Political shifts and industry notes in a midwestern paper
The Norwest confirms a reshuffle with Balinireavy’s Cou C L Pooraran named Secretary of State successor to a He Ryn, amid post office speculation. Detroit Free Press cites a destiny claim on Harrison’s successor while Norwalk braces for sugar beet expansion. Boyers discuss wool prices and protection benefits, with Boston Democrats canvassed on presidential preferences.
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Cou. C. L
Norwalk
Detroit Free
Cleveland
Man of Destiny
Harrison
Harmony and political rancor in Ohio campaign notes
The column recounts factional fights at the Republican State Central Committee meeting overshadowing McKinley’s temporary chairmanship. It cites editorials, party splits, and reform proposals while commenting on tariff debates, tax policy, and mortgage tax issues, noting Democratic and Republican tensions and local leadership changes.
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Sigel
Henry
Sherman
Iar
McKinley
Forskerites
Griffin
Luens County
Dig- Wal
Republican State Central Committee
Ohio
Redistricting Plan Splits Ohio into 21 Congressional Districts
The Republican legislature approves a GOP redistricting plan listing the counties in each of the twenty one districts. District lines cover Hamilton, Butler, Preble, Montgomery in two main districts and spread across numerous counties including Wayne, Stark, Cuyahoga, Lake, Franklin, and Erie with districts numbered from One through Twenty One and remainder allocations noted. The document reflects bitter wrangle over carving political maps.
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Fret
Hamillton County
Butler
Preble
Montgomery
Duarke
Shelby
Auglaize
Mercer
Allen
van Wert
Putnam
Pauld Ing
Henry
Defiance
Williama
Bixth
Clermont
Brown
Highland
Smoton
Warren
Green
Beventh
Pickaway
Fayette
Madison
Clark
Misil
Delaware
Union
Champaign
Logao
Hardin
Havenck
Pultow
Locus
Wood
Ottawa
Lawrence
Sciota
Adams
Jake
Jackson
Gallia
Melga
Vinton
Toss
Hockley
Athens
Perry
Pranklin
Fairfield
Marion
Wyandot
Craywford
Seneca
Sandusky
Medias
Cuyahoga
Lake
Cayahoga
Findlay woman killer lynched after house attack
A man from Findlay identified as John Lytle entered his divorced wife’s home and attacked her and her two daughters with a hatchet. Della was killed, Emma injured, and the wife heavily wounded. A mob of about 1,000 broke into the jail, dragged Lytle to the Main St bridge, hanged him, and fired bullets into the body. The incident sparked political recriminations and local reactions, while Ohio news notes discuss election shifts and the Minnesota delegation.
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John’ Lytle
Findlay
Della
Emme
Main St
Political Tensions and Arbor Day Proclamation in Ohio
Old soldiers oppose Russell stirring a backlash against a stay at home corporate figure as war of words mounts over political favoritism. Governor McKinney proclaims Arbor Day for April 28 1902 and Ohio debates logging taxes under the McKinney tariff bill threatening timber. Includes notices on real estate sales and various local items.
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Love
Anian
Russell
Hussell
Ina Horn
McKinney
General Assembly
Ohio
Sparta
Canada
Deaths and community notices from West Linkery
Obituary and local notices from Liberty Township include the death of Uncle Henry Leist after forty years in the area, funeral at M E church Liberty Center, and tribute to his character. Also reported are the burial of Mrs Rebecca Redfield aged 38 at Olive Chapel C U, and service details by Rev Claver Contex. Additional notes cover Miss Ella Emmanuela returning home from Toledo, a runaway carriage accident injuring Mr and Mrs Fetterman, and thanks from Mrs Z Nees to the Relief Corps.
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West Linkery
G.o.p
Samuel H. Bowers
Assasin
Bowers
Warner
Henry Leist
M. E. Church
Liberty Center
J. B. Clover
Rebecca Redfield
Christian Union Church
Olive Chapel
C.U. Organization
Rev. Claver
Contex
Ella Emmanuela
Toledo
Fetterman
Liberty Counter
Nees
Relief Corps
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Humphrey
Banking House
Shur
D. Meekison
Conmersial Bank
Brayer Bro's & Voigt
Holgate
Seis Exchange
Neorlver Depaalte Au Cornfonton
Weil de Ue Bualoeaa
Jaly Ao'a
Democratic Northwest
City and CO
Washington
Chisago
Nilnots
Bien Leite
Javed
Calvin
Stuck
Simon P. Sherir
Hairman
United States
Wannamaken
Norwest
W. Jackson
Justice of the Peace
Fred Printis
Botton Poat
Boston
Neighborhood
Hill
Seuxdrou Bic
Campbell
Philadelphia
Henry County
Waveron
Fila
Ohio Senate
Tare
Mrt
Coeveland
Mr. Bland
Orld
Bland
Stewart
Senate
Democratic Party
Ian Stewsart
Republican Party
Ofolumbia
Moi
Tittle Henry
Arkansas
Postmaster Jones
Pleasant Township
George Fisher
Fischer
Minnesota
Arbor Day
Geena
America
Aaron
FD Prentis
Mapoleon
Dales Eee
Melens
Montana
Zeta
Benjamin
Pigroe
Erie
Fae Carnesnes Vane
New York
Cleveand
Chicago
Donnelly
Ale Petvous
Harony
Sovie Mtewet
Park Addi
Mavoleoo
Scott
Sour
Naxjolvon
Obie
Piauh
Jon
Petona Itreste
Aro
Wwer
Slalibaey Gu
D. Merrison
Mittest
C. W. Jackson
THE
Liberty Township
Colton
Miles
Milla
Ramples
Len Lait
Toby
Columbus
Atedo
B. Poblenan
Discaine
Work Athenay and
Eagents
Gene
Genera Hursery
M. Donselly
Ig. Bitzer & Son
Omigne
Gall Nied
Embalminga Ral
Cc. Bitzer & Son
D. Harmon
H. H. Lane
Furniture & Undertaking
Tyler Block
J. Wilson
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