Taft's Mistake Angers Ohio Republicans Over Burton Support
A Taft literary bureau memo stirs Ohio GOP anger as Belmont Chronicle Cadiz Republican and Steubenville Herald-Star back Theodore Burton over Chas P Taft. The Herald-Star condemns the memo as unfair and slanderous while urging party unity against internal factionalism and patronage in eastern Ohio.
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Johnson
Sixteenth
Belmont Chronicle
Cadiz Republican
Steubenville
Burton Wins Ohio Senate Seat Acknowledged by Herald Star
The Herald Star hails Theodore E. Burter as the new U S Senate choice for Ohio, praising his fitness and predicting a brilliant future, while noting Chas P Taft's candidacy was not timely. The piece also remarks on a late snow saving a green Christmas and questions Pittsburgh papers' Ohio loyalties.
Pittsburg Spotlight Turns Rotten in City Fringe
A terse observation notes Pittsburg drawing attention for negative reasons as comparisons to San Francisco reveal local decay.
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Pittsburg
San Francisco
Taft Support Seen Narrow as County Delegation Holds Firm
The senatorial contest shows no surprises with Taft facing limited open backing. The Hamilton county delegation stands as the sole visible party in support, while the political machine aims to expand its influence to secure broader endorsement.
Christmas goodwill and political bluntness from Cadiz observers
The Cadiz Sentinel notes Herald Star readers pleased with Christmas ads and conveys mixed views on Roosevelt and Congress. It urges harmony, pleads for mercy toward Gompers Mitchell and Morrison if lawbreaking occurred, and wishes all readers blessings and good tidings.
Taft Family Split Hypothetical Tariff Rift Avoided
Charles P Taft aims for Washington to back his brother the President elect. A reading of his statement suggests a tariff disagreement might arise. The proposed move to send Burton to the Senate could avert family strife and resolve the issue.
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Charles P. Taft
Washington
Burton
Senate
Burton Letter Denies Favoring Tariff Reduction
Cadiz Republican editor publishes Theodore Burton of Cleveland replying to tariff questions. He states no reduction is desired for Ohio wool interests and promises a future publication if needed. Burton affirms steadfast support for current schedules and Ohio interests.
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Cadiz Republican
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland
U.S. Senate
Burton
Ohio
Hearn
Theodore Burston
Books Audited by Secretary Rankin Audit Now Five Locals
Secretary Lee Rankin has audited 103 of the local unions books and will admit the books of the five remaining locals this week. Today he will go to audit the books of two locals.
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Lee Rankin
The Hen on China Eggs and Success Quotes
The piece lampoons persevering oddly as the hen sits on china eggs with no chicks, warning against overdone persistence. It notes 1909 prospects for Burton Bryan Griscom Dalzell Harmon's inauguration and a rash of political mentions, ending with a obituary-like notice of Dr. Thomas Johnson and family.
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Belike
Death Notice Dr John J Johnson Detroit Doctor Dies
Telegram reports Dr John J Johnson brother of Walter C Johnson dies in Detroit on Thursday morning December 17 1908 after months of heart disease. Elder son of the late David Johnson he studied at Richmond college Washington Jefferson and medical schools in Germany Paris and London before practicing in Steubenville with his uncle.
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John J. Johnson
Bet Neon
Walter C. Johnson
Detroit
Mich
Alice
John Blinn Johnson
Johnson
David Johnson
Richmond
Richmond College
Washington & Jefferson
Washington City
Germany
Paris
London
Steubenville
Death of Rev J N Irwin in India Ends Long Missionary Life
Many Steubenville friends mourn the death of Rev J N Irwin Ph D who died November 28 1908 at Disipur India after a three year illness. He was a brother of Rev Dr W B Irwin pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church and accompanied by his wife served as guardian to the Maharaja's children. Services were held at Kolhapur in a bungalow with Royal party officials and friends in attendance. He leaves his wife and sorrowing relatives in Philadelphia Meadville and Peane and is remembered by the Maharaja and court for his devoted Christian work.
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Thomas Johnson
Kate Dotey
Caroline Dotey
Detroit
Johnson
Bradford
Paris
Mary
Heater
Parker
Rex
Nusen
Alice Johnson
John M. Johnson
Robert Sherrard
R. G. Richards
J. N. Irwin
Disipure
India
Irwin
W. BR. Irwin
Second Presbyterian Church
Fiane
Western Ghata
Dr. Irwin
Steubenville
Mrs Kate Snyder Dies After Week's Illness at 59
Mrs Kate Snyder aged 59 died at her home 342 South Seventh Street after a seven day illness with typhoid pneumonia. Born Allensworth at East Springfield she married John Snyder at Cadiz May 30 1867 and resided here 18 years. Survived by husband children Harvey Alvey Mrs Almeda Long Mrs Mary Watkins Clem John Brady and siblings Louis Allensworth Ross Wm Bowers Lizzie Willett Thos Dungan. She was a devoted wife and mother and a member of the M E Church.
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Kate Snyder
South Seventh Street
East Springfield
Allensworth
Cadiz
John Snyder
Harvey
Alvey
Almeda Long
Mary Watkins
Clem
John
Brady
Louis Allensworth
Dennison
Ross
Kansas City
Wm. Bowers
Steubenville
Lizzie Willett
Thos
Rachel Dungan
Burlington
Iowa
M. E. Church
Death of Nathaniel Anderson at Goulds Station at 62
Nathaniel Anderson died at his Goulds Station home on Wednesday at 16 p m after months of illness including asthma and dropsy. He was brought there recently from New Lexington Ohio. Surviving children are Thomas and Mrs Hettie Sprouse of Goulds James of Columbus Mrs Lizzie Barnes and Chris of Smithfield Mrs Mary Taylor of Reed s Mills.
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Nathaniel Anderson
Gould's Station
New Lexington
Ohio
Thomas
Hettie Sprouse
Gould's
James
Columbus
Lizzie Barnes
Chris
Smithfield
Mary Taylor
Reed’s Mills
Death of Miss Della M Hunter at Wellsburg West Virginia
Miss Della M Hunter died at her Wellsburg home December 26 1908 after a horse frightened her while she was driving. Daughter of Thomas and Caroline Hunter she spent life on the family homestead near Wellsburg. She was a Franklin M E Church member and leaves her widow mother and two sisters. Funeral held December 27 at the family residence, interment at Franklin Cemetery beside her father. Pallbearers named Reeves Fowler Hinner Gist Hoffman Fowler. Flower bearers Hervey Scott Sanders Hotman.
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Della M. Hunter
Wellsburg
W. Va
Miss Hunter
Thomas
Caroline Hunter
Thomas Hunter
Pella
Franklin M. F. Church
Ar. Rine
Oakdale
Chapman
Franklin
Colonel Reeves
Wm. Fowler
Nat Hinner
Jay Gist
Harry Hoffman
Fred Fowler
David Hervey
Elva Scott
Margaret Sanders
Lula
Card of Thanks for Copé Family
The Copé family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the death of husband and father, Mrs S M Copé and family say.
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S. M. Cope
Judgment Affirmed in Barnes Versus George Case
The Supreme Court issues a mandate affirming the Circuit Court judgment in the case of W. P. Barnes versus Jennie E. George. Decision upholds lower court ruling and closes the appellate matter.
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Supreme Court
W. P. Barnes
Jennie E. George
Circuit Court
Rabbit in the Tree Traps Local Hunter in Hutchinson
Chris Mann, a famed local hunter from Hutchinson Pennsylvania, recounts a three hour ordeal pursued by a giant rabbit after an oakville field chase. He climbed a tree to escape the beast which waited below and finally departed, leaving him unharmed in the branches.
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Chris Mann
Hutchinson
Oakville
Mr. Mann
Philadelphia
Christmas Eve Program at the Fresbyterian Church
A Christmas Eve program by the Sabbath school and church choir featured French language carols from visitors from Connerville and music arranged by Miss Maud Leeper. The evening ended with chocolates and golden oranges donated by Mr. Stringer. Several local families and individuals celebrated Christmas with dinners and visits, and Os kar Sixsmith's death was noted with condolences.
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Maud Leeper
Connerville
T. J. Stringer
Santa Claus
Bingham
T. O. Betton
Harold Hodgens
Beaver
Katharine Tilton
Son Hodgens
Martin's Ferry
Miss Egger
Woodsfield
Leon
Steubenville
Wm. H. Stringer
FP. J. O'Brien
Canton
Samuel Shannon
Bride
W. D. Hoge
Walker
Mary K. Lewis
H. A. Creal
Oliver Lewis
Wm. It. Stringer
M. B. Cole
J. D. Mills
Wheeling
Grace Carr
Harrisburg
Oskar Sixsmith
Smithfield
James Cleveland
Georgia
Maryland
Charles Troy
Edna Cole
A. Elliott
Mary Stringer
Jennie
Josephine
County board delays jail bond vote on 30000 plan
County commissioners again consider a proposed new jail and the $30,000 bond for construction. They hesitate to call an election to fund the project, aiming to limit a tax levy that could rise next year, following plans from the State Board of Charities.
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State Board of Charities
Drilling Deferred for Tunnel Mill Well Return
The infant daughter of Thomas Dawson of Smith's Ferry, drilling a well for Steubenville parties at Tunnel Mill, suffered a violent pneumonia attack last Sunday delaying the project for a few days.
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Thos. ¢ Dawson
Smith’s Ferry
Steubenville
Crumley-Gregg Nuptials At Smithfield Home
Sarah Emma Gregg of Smithfield Ohio and Herbert Dezzel Crumley of New Kensington Pa were married December 24 at the bride’s home with immediate relatives present. Rev James F Hoffman officiated. The couple will reside in New Kensington. The bride a Mt Union College graduate and teacher. the groom a Mt Union alumnus and chemist.
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Mt. Union College
Mt. Union
Drunken foreigners drive blind horse to death in town incident
A horse blind and mistreated under the influence of liquor was driven over a 30 foot embankment on Stanton Boulevard Christmas afternoon by three drunken men. The buggy wrecked on the C P railroad tracks. the horse died after a mercy shooting by Tom Murphy. The Humane Society is investigating and the trio may be arrested if located.
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Stanton Boulevard
Humane Society
Tom Murphy
Burton Men Jubilant In Ohio Taft Senate Fight
In Columbus Ohio the Burton faction gains strength as General Assembly members openly back Theodore E Burton while Taft supporters falter. Only Hamilton county delegates fully pledge to Taft, with Franklin and Lucas counties split and unable to deliver more than a couple of votes. The scene shows organization leaders failing to marshal bloc support in the legislature.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. P. Taft
Burton
General Assembly
Theodore E. Burton
C. P.taft
Taft
Hamilton County
Walter Brown
Lucas County
Brown
Franklin County
Williams
Malcolm Karschner
Karschner
George B. Cox
Gladden Backing Burton in Senate Election Open Letter
The noted Columbus minister and author D. Dée Gladden has issued an open letter urging voters to elect Theodore E. Burton as United States Senator. The letter, addressed to Ohio citizens, emphasizes Burton’s qualifications and the importance of the statewide decision.
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Columbus
Dée
Washington
Gladden
Theodore E. Burton
United States
Gladden backs Burton for Ohio senate seat
Dr Gladden urges Ohio General Assembly to elect Theodore E Burton to the U S Senate, arguing Charles P Taft would invite suspicion over patronage. He praises Burtons experience and integrity, saying his election would aid the state and the incoming administration. He asks supporters to contact their representatives.
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Dr. Gladden
General Assembly
Senate
Theodore E. Burton
Chas. P. Tait
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Burton
Italians Busted in Methodical Burglary Ring
Officers Matthews and Mercer caught two Italians during a Sunday break in at L J Levite store on Kilgore and Eighth streets. A third suspect was arrested later after a citywide search uncovered stolen shoes, clothing, and goods tied to Louis Chostkon’s Fourth Street operation. Names tied to the case include Dominico Panetta Francesco Cuccissiana Nicolo Fanartinace.
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Matthews
Mercer
Louis Chostkon
Seventh
Kilgore Street
Mooney
Chostkon
Mr. Wolf
South Third Street
Levite
Levite’s
Dominico Panetta
Francesco Cuccissiana
Nicolo Fanartinace
Fanartina
Ohio Man Faces Forged Draft Case in Steubenville Hearing
The case of Ohio versus Edward Taylor, charged by Jesse Cohen with passing a forged draft for 50 in payment for a ring, is set for hearing before Squire Blackburn tomorrow at 2 PM. Taylor proclaims innocence, claiming not in Steubenville when the draft was passed, and his attorney is P. P. Lewis.
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Ohio
Edward Taylor
Jesse Cohen
Squire Blackburn
Taylor
Steubenville
P. P. Lewis
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