New Party discussed by Bryan and La Follette on train
Bryan and La Follette, en route from Watertown to Madison, Wisconsin, discussed forming a new national party. They reportedly planned to unite with Cum mins of Iowa Folk of Missouri and Weaver of Pennsylvania, hoping President Roosevelt would support. Roosevelt’s current refusal delays any active campaign.
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Iowa
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Missouri
Weaver
Pennsylvania
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Findlay Court Awards $4000 in Alienation Suit
Judge grants Jesse Harrison four thousand dollars against Wm. Porter a prominent Findlay hardware dealer. The suit claims Porter caused the alienation of Harrison's wife affection in a civil action heard in Findlay.
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Findlay
Wm. Porter
Lima Couple Hurt in Rail Wreck Near Manzanillo
Mr and Mrs A L Wuhr of Lima were severely injured in a head on collision near Manzanillo on October 17. The wreck left two men dead and a score injured in the incident.
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Lima
Manzanillo
Monument to Gen W Hi Gilson in Tiffin planned dedication
A life sized granite statue to Gen W Hi Gilson will be dedicated on October 24 in Tiffin. The General Assembly provided $10,000 two years ago and G A R posts and the Loyal Legion added $8,000 through subscriptions.
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Tiffin
Christian and politician Can Coexist, Says Terr
Terr of Wyoming, quoted by the Record Herald, declined a political office claiming he could not be both a Christian and a politician. The piece argues that the two roles can coexist, depending on the politician's conduct.
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Terr
Wyoming
Record Herald
Marines Withdrawn From Cuba to End With Troop Increase
In a few days all but 500 marines in Cuba will be withdrawn. They will be replaced by additional troops from the United States until the total force reaches about 7000. General Bell will be succeeded by General Viet or General Duvall. All warships in Cuban waters except two or three small cruisers are to be withdrawn immediately.
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Threats escalated fine for Sunday liquor law violation
George Ackerman and a Marion hotel keeper faced a $50 fine from the mayor. Ackerman warned patrolmen with a shotgun remark, prompting the mayor to levy an additional $50 fine, totaling over $100.
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George Ackerman
Marion
Roosevelt to sail for Panama isthmus trip after election
The president plans to travel to Panama with a warship likely escorting the Mayflower. This marks the first time a sitting president would leave U S soil. Earlier Cuba intervention led to abandoning the trip but after discussions with Taft the president is set to depart once the election concludes.
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Uncle Sam
Tragic Lima Fire Kills Mrs Bryan and Two Young Sons
In Lima on October 18, Mrs Clinton Bryan burned to death in a cottage near Lima College with her two children Ralph 2 and Clinton 8 months after a gasoline stove exploded. Firemen were overcome while attempting rescue as the home burned and occupants suffocated.
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Merrils Visit Friends in Pulaski Area
Mr and Mrs George Merril of Pulaski Indiana are visiting friends in the vicinity during their trip.
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George Merril
Pulaski, Ind
Train strike wounds Cuarces Apsorr in Wapakoneta
Cuarces Apsorr, 40, was struck by a passenger train in Wapakoneta Thursday night and injured internally. Doctors fear he will die.
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Cuarces Apsorr
Wapakoneta
Massillon Public Works Board Member Captain Crawford Dies
Captain Richard B. Crawford aged 72 and a member of the State Board of Public Works died at his Massillon home on October 17. He was a prominent citizen and longtime public servant.
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Richard B. Crawford
State Board of Public Works
Massillon
Woodyard Urges Wakeup Call Over Prosperity Apathy
Congressman Harry Woodyard of West Virginia tells James Sherman that widespread prosperity has lulled farmers and workers into political indifference, risking low turnout in November. He asks for effort to arouse the electorate and boost Republican support. The State fights complacency as Democrats plan to exploit it.
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Harry Woodyard
West Virginia
James Sherman
National Congressional Committee
Prince Hal
Washington
Sherman
Woodyard
Marietta Register-Leader
Political tempers flare in Ohio campaign chatter
The Cleveland Leader notes bold statements from party leaders and editors as Republicans urge support for their ticket. The Ohio Republican dampens talk on Bryan and Hearst while accusing the Democrats of focusing on prosperity and national issues. The Bellaire Independent mocks Samuel A. Hoskins on a local option pledge before an election. Athens Gazette observes the campaign centering on tariff principles and Democratic misrule.
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Samuel A. Hoskins
Bellaire
Democratic Party
Athens Gazette
Garber Warns Civil Service Bill Won't Pass
Democratic Chairman Harvey Garber proclaimed in Washington that civil service legislation would not pass, calling civil service a graft remedy and describing it as a fraud outside the post office. He noted Ohio's legislature failed to adopt the plan despite support and warned of political maneuvering.
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Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Akrona Times Democrat
Garber
Howe
Cleveland
Lima Republican Gazette
Pattison
Prosperity urged as Ohio farmers urged to vote Republican
The piece notes Ohio farmers enjoy unprecedented prosperity from strong home markets and urges them to vote the straight Republican ticket on election day. It highlights bridge trust lawsuits saving taxpayers up to a million dollars and criticizes Democratic attacks on Republican reform efforts. It ends by attacking Tom Johnsonism as high priced.
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Ohio
Ellis
Bellefontaine
Republican Labor Legislation and Its Benefits
The piece argues Republicans created wage growth, stable currency, shorter hours, safer environments, and labor protections through tariffs, financial, and sanitary laws. It asserts national and Ohio legislatures foster labor progress and urges voting for Republican candidates in Ohio.
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Republican Party
United States
Ohio
Miners Welcome Colonel Thompson In Ohio Campaign
Colonel Carmi Thompson Republican candidate for secretary of state spent a week renewing ties with eastern Ohio miners. He is likely the first major miner to seek high office in Ohio, tracing his roots to a traveling miner father who moved through mining districts while seeking a better future.
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Ohio
Colonel Thompson
Columbus Dispatch
Ind
Public debate on temperance and party records in Ohio
The piece assesses Col. Carmi A. Thompson and Democrat Hoskins in the Ohio local option fight, highlighting Thompson’s public record, party alignment, and temperance stance. It notes Republican support for Thompson, Dem criticisms, and calls for Democrats to back temperance laws. Also includes U S tariff views by Cannon and Senator Peveridge on protection and revision timing.
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Ohio
Thompson
Hoskins
General Assembly
Homer J. Smith
Delaware
Colonel Thompson
Speaker Cannon
Washington
Iowa
Labor Shortage Halts City Contracts In Columbus Article
The Press Post reports a scarcity of common and skilled labor in Columbus with delays in contracts caused by lack of workers. Brick layers are unavailable even at high wages, forcing firms to seek help in Cleveland. The piece frames this as Democratic business news and warns voters against returning to Democratic measures.
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Cleveland
Congress
Bryan
Ohio
Local Visits Between Archbold and Toledo Families
Mrs. John McMillen and daughter visited relatives in Archbold Friday. Mrs. John Krieg and children returned to Toledo Thursday after a stay with relatives in the city.
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Archbold S’riday
John Krieg
Toledo
City
Election proclamation for Defiance County Ohio 1900
William G. Kopp sheriff proclaims the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1900 as election day. Qualified electors in Defiance County meet at their precincts from 6:30 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. central time to vote by ballot for specified officers.
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Ohio
Defiance County
State of
Defiance County Ohio 1906 Elections Official Notice
One person for Secretary of State, State School Commissioner, Dairy and Schodl, and several local offices in Defiance County. Election judges to prepare returns in duplicate and file copies with appropriate clerks. Given by William G. Kopp on October 12, 1906 with seal.
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M. Hart
County of
Defiance
State of
Ohio
Defiance County
County Board of
William G. Kopp
Fall Rains Begin Prompting Roofing Supplies
The notice advertises high quality shingles and prepared roofing rolls ready for installation. It emphasizes good grade materials, readiness for immediate use, and affordability with lasting performance.
Fire destroys Tur barn of Delaware Cab Co
A blaze on Wednesday October 17 burned the Tur barn of the Delaware Cab Company, killing 16 horses. A man named Williams is missing and feared dead in the ruins.
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Delaware Cab Co
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