Democratic boom for Bryan dominates shifting 1908 race
Washington August 27. In a kaleidoscopic week Bryan’s presidential boom grows stronger as Sullivan remains allied to him in Illinois. Roosevelt’s praise and Cannon’s growing credit shape a GOP split view. The tariff issue hardens as Republicans vow to stand pat, affecting the 1908 campaigns and presidential prospects.
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Washington
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Letter Elevates Congress Across Camps
A letter from Mr. Roosevelt to Representative Watson of Indiana praising the current Congress has energized both political sides. Republicans rejoice as Roosevelt OK branding supports their actions, allowing them to claim the President’s approval to constituents. The message underlines strong cross party sentiment.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Representative Watson
Indiana
Congress
Roosevelt
Democrats Debate Tariff Battleground In New York Race
Democratic debate centers on tariff revision as a political instrument with Hearst and Jerome shaping the Governor’s race in New York. Roosevelt era fundraising and party strategy linger as both major parties await a Bryan keynote and the Democratic stance.
Cole Family Reunion Big Affair at Mt Moriah
The Cole family and kinfolk gathered at Mt. Moriah on August 16 for the twelfth annual reunion rendered by this old and respected connection. Attendance was noted as substantial.
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Mt. Moriah
Family gathering marks annual reunion and elections
The article covers a large family reunion at Mt. Moriah church with a formal meeting. L. H. Megrail was elected president pro tem, committees formed for nominations and next meeting place, and memorials read for deceased members Jane Cole Joshua P. Cole and Ida Krey Patterson. Officers include Lewis H. Megrail as president A. W. Cole as vice president W. Asbury Cole as treasurer and an executive committee. Adjournment to Mt. Moriah in August.
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John M. Cole
Will I. V. Cole
Ann Jane Cole
L. C. Cooper
Viola Cole
I. M. Chandler
Billy
Martin
Eldridge
Bloomfield
Jane Cole
Joshua P. Cole
Ida Krey Patterson
Lewis H. Megrail
Uhrichsville
A. W. Cole
Smithfield
W. Asbury Cole
Greenough
Mark Cole
Joseph Copeland
Bloomingdale
George Martini
Hopedale
Cole
Bebb
Mt. Moriah
Adena Incorporation Vote In Favor Despite Opposition
In Smithfield township on August 11 electors voted 120 with 6 for incorporation and 55 against. Five votes were invalid. Trustees acted as judges and clerk as clerk. If contested within ten days, opponents plan further challenge to the incorporation of the village of Adena.
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Adena
Smithfield Township
Secretary of State
County Recorder
Death of James H Hunter prominent Washington County citizen
James H Hunter aged 86 died Friday evening in Washington county Pa. He was a longtime resident of Brill iant and father of James Hunter of Brilliant. Surviving children include Joseph S of South Franklin Thomas H of West Finley Mrs Alfred Sprowls of West Finley Mrs Add Oldham of Romeys Point and Florence M at home. He belonged to United Presbyterian church and was a steadfast Republican.
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James H. Hunter
James
United Presbyterian Church
Republican Party
Brownlee and Coss Families Obituaries in Martins Ferry
Mrs W A Brownlee aged 27 died at 410 Grant Street from hemorrhages after illness since the 18th. Maiden Jeffers, born Wellsburg, married six years ago, left husband Chester and parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Jeffers of Wilkinsburg, a brother George of McKeesport, and church member. Mrs Mary Marsha Coss of Martins Ferry died at 16 o'clock after illness since Friday, aged 62, survived by son Simon, daughters Mrs Charles Pickard and Minnie, and brothers Robert Dyson of Til.
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W. A. Brownlee
Anna B
William A. Brownlee
Grant Street
Harvey Jeffers
Wilkinsburg
George
McKeesport
Brownlee
Christian Church
Mary Marsha Coss
Martins Ferry
Simon
Mre
Charles Pickard
Miss Minnie
Robert, Dyson
Til
Miss Mary Walker Dies in Clifton Springs
Miss Mary Walker of Wellsville Ohio died Sunday morning at Clifton Springs. She left many friends in town. Funeral services will be held in Wellsville Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
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Mary Walker, Faushier
N. W. Walker
Wellsville
Cliiton Springs
Walker
Mrs E D Forsythe Dies After Illness With Family Tragedy
Mrs E D Forsythe dies at 4 a m on Monday August 27 at age 29. She leaves her husband two children and her mother to mourn. She is a daughter of Mrs A Stewart formerly of this city. The remains will be brought into the city on Tuesday afternoon for burial.
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E. D. Forsythe
A. Stewart
Infant George McGinniss Dies at Home on Benton Street
George son of Frank and Kate Mc Ginniss aged four months died at his parents home on Benton street Saturday night at 9 o clock. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o clock.
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George
Frank
Kate McGinniss
Benton Street
Mrs Chambers Dies After Long Illness at Hancock County
Mrs John Chambers, a respected Hancock county resident, died at her New Cumberland home Tuesday at 2 30 PM after an eight year illness. Born near the old homestead she spent her life in the area. Surviving are her husband and children Mrs John Freeman of Toronto Miss Harriett Chambers and Alva Chambers at home plus brothers Jol Robert and William Wilcoxen of Wellsville and sisters Mrs Whitehill Mrs William Jones Mrs James Roach Mrs George Chambers and Mrs Hutson on nearby farms.
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John Chambers
Hancock County
New Cumberland
Chambers
John Freeman
Toronto
Harriett Chambers
Alva Chambers
Jol
Robert
Wiliam Wilcoxen
Wellsville
Whitehill
William Jones
James Roach
George Chambers
Hutson
Mrs Margaret Jones Dies After Four Months Illness
Mrs Margaret Jones wife of David Jones of 228 Slack Street died Thursday at 8 50 p m after a four month illness with dropsy and Bright's disease aged 51. Born in Wales maiden name Jones she had resided here four years. Her mother Mrs Ann Jones 80 survives along with husband and children Thomas Mrs Anna J Rees Sinia Maggie and Lizzie A. Brothers and sister include Thomas Mrs Mary A Hood of Anderson Ind Samuel of Martins Ferry Wv Gunite City HI and Joseph in Wales. She was devoted and highly respected a member of the Third Presbyterian Church.
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Margaret Jones
Margaret
David Jones
Slack Street
Bright
Wales
Jones
Ann Jones
Thomas
Mary A. Hood
Anderson
Ind
Samuel
Martins Ferry
Gunite City
Joseph
Wasia
Third Presbyterian Church
Reverend J S Pomeroy Died at Fairview West Virginia
The longtime Hancock county resident Rev J S Pomeroy died at his Fairview home in the early evening Thursday of old age. He was widely known in Hancock county and spent years in retirement, also well known in Steubenville.
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J S. Pomeroy
Fairview
W. Va
Hancock County
Steuhenville
New Coal Road proposed from West Virginia coal fields
Proposals revive plans for the Pittsburg Connellsville and Wheeling railroad to run from Wheeling area coal fields to Pittsburg and Connellsville. Backed by Captain A A Franzhein and Pittsburg capitalists, the project faces skepticism with rival routes rumored as Uniontown and Wheeling Short Line. Wabash reports no new surveys. Proponents say they have capital to compete Goulds and press ahead.
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Wheeling
Pittsburg
Connellsville & Wheeling
A. A. Franzhein
Uniontown
Goulds
Connellsville
Wabash
Heat Wave Bakes City With Recorded ST Shade Readings
Thursday brought a scorching test day as thermometers hit ST in the shade at 2:30 PM. Moist air and sun after clouds intensified the suffocating heat, amplifying discomfort for residents and outdoor workers.
Suit Against Railroad Seeks Damages and Injunction
Edward McLister files suit against the C. and P. Ry Ry in Mingo Junction asking for 590 dollars in damages. He alleges railroad tracks have been raised and blocked ingress and egress to his premises, with further construction that would cause irreparable injury if not restrained. McKee is the attorney.
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Edward McLister
Mingo Junction
Plain- Hitt
McKee
Maternity Home Offers Private Comforts and Adoptions
A private maternity home advertises real home comforts and adoption services. For particulars, contact Postoffice Box 244, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny
Foraker Comments on Ohio GOP Convention and Burton
Senator Foraker defends his record in Congress in an interview on the Ohio political situation. He criticizes the Hepburn bill, argues existing laws cover railroads, and questions convention indorsement rules for Burton and other Ohio Republicans who opposed the president. He notes conflicts over naval policy and Panama materials, urging neutral treatment by the convention.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Burton
Indorsing
Kelfer
Nevin
Federal men to pursue Bessie Smith officials at Wheeling
United States court officers plan to board the steamer Bessie Smith in Wheeling to serve warrants on Captain Henry Kraft and crew for resisting a U S marshal and contempt of court after an incident at Rochester involving threats to eject officers and a writ of admiralty. The voyage was to continue to Parkersburg with possible arraignments on serious charges.
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Wheeling
Bessie Smith
Rochester
United States
United States Court
Henry Kraft
Edward Dunn
Frank Justus
Jean Bogart
Steuben
Ile
Pittsburg
Hen Hur
Charles Beverlin
Marietta
Loer
U. S. Court
Barton
Beverlin
U. S
Marshal Stone
United States of America
Stephen P. Stone
Stone
R. M. Gibson
Tarkersburg
Rochester- Pitsburg
Dick Seeks Platform by Convention in Ohio GOP Plan
U S Senator Charles Dick, Ohio GOP state executive chair, instructs that the next Republican convention should draft a platform in committee of the whole. He favors two resolutions on indorsing or censuring the two senators and advocates electing the state chair by convention. He lists tariff, railroad rates, navy, and Philippine tariff as issues to be resolved, and calls for the convention to settle any controversial questions.
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Oyster Bay
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Supreme Bench
Fairbanks
Republican Party
John Sharp Williams
New York
Washington
New York State
Mr. Hearst
Empire
Hearst
Tammany
Jerome
Murphy
Akron
United States
Charles Dick
Republican State Executive Committee
Ohio
Congress
Committee On Rules
Convention
His Wife Denies She Left Him in Bell Divorce Case
In the divorce case Charlies Bell vs Josephine Bell, the defendant answers from Beaver County Pa stating the wife has not been absent for over three years. She says he ordered her to leave and return to her mother and stay there. She has sometimes asked him to provide a home so she could return, but he has not accommodated her or supported her and their child.
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Charlies Bell
Josephine Bell
Beaver County
Bell
Fire at McDowell's planing mill narrowly stopped
Fire crews were summoned at 19 26 from box 24 to McDowell's planing mill on South Seventh street. A blaze was found in the engine room but caused no damage. Tempering bits in a basket of shavings three hours earlier started the fire unintentionally, and locals spotted the heat, triggering the alarm. The quick find likely prevented a serious blaze.
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McDoweLl
Planing Mill
South Seventh Street
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