Taft and tariff shifts stir politics after votes
The text notes Harmon’s political prospects fading as Oklahoma tilts Republican. Hollingsworth to help revise tariff along Protection lines. Taft’s widespread support shown by a 1,313,000 popular majority, while Haskell’s Democratic allies face slaps from friends. Cites Mingo vote acclaim and Cumberland county context. Mentions ex Senator Carmack’s murder as a tragic loss and critiques the Republican stance on temperance.
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General Hollingsworth
Public figures debate rumors and politics in taft era column
Mr Bryan defends privacy amid divorce rumor about his daughter. Taft era editorial lauds Taft prosperity, labor votes, and party strategy in the South. Frequent calls for prohibition arguments and economic optimism follow election gains. The piece critiques Gompers and forecasts party strength through the region.
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MR. Bryan
Big Bill's In Action Question Divides Voters In Town
Hundreds of thousands of men are returning to work and support. A large audience heard Mrs. Florence Richards speak on local option last night. She argued logically for the dry cause and boosted temperance efforts in the community.
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Florence D. Richards
Gompers in Hot Water Over Campaign Ties
President Roosevelts stance on religion in politics parallels Herald-Star warnings. The piece critiques Samuel Gompers for backing anti Republican positions during the campaign, saying his leadership harms the American Federation and labor gains. It argues the GOP is the party best for wage earners and urges a new leader for the federation.
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Roostvelt
The
Herald-Star
Gompers
Republican Party
American Federation
A Permanent Club in Jefferson County
A letter from Steubenville dated November 7 1908 urges Editor Simeral of Jefferson County's only newspaper City to promote a permanent Republican club. The writer says attendance converted him to the Republican faith and argues Steubenville should maintain the club to aid the G O P and encourage like minded Republicans countywide.
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Steubenville, O
Simeral
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Jefferson County Beats Back Political Slump in 1908
In Ohio's Columbiana Jefferson and Belmont counties share the Pittsburg district outlook. Despite hostile Pittsburgh press, Jefferson and Belmont show gains or smaller losses in 1908 compared to 1906. Columbiana drops by 344, Jefferson gains 516, Belmont loses 1,360, suggesting strong local Republican effort in this county.
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Jefferson County
Jeffferson
Belmont
Columbiana
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Judge Tait
Jefferson
Thurman
Converted Democrat Seeks Permanent Republican Club
A reader argues for forming a lasting Republican club here with the same vigor as the prior group. The writer notes the earlier club aimed to be permanent and believes establishing a durable club is feasible and desirable, highlighting the men who led this year’s party battles.
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Hawai
Taft campaign praised by city Republicans
The article lauds the Republican club for uniting workers and boosting Taft’s campaign in the industrial county, crediting members for a historic victory. It urges making the club permanent and continuing the effort. It notes Carmack’s killing causing a Tennessee feud, Kaiser’s storm over interviews, and Ohio Senatorship talk with Taft possibly seeking the seat though not finalized.
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Judge Taft
Republican Club
Accident at Wilsons Corner Burns Two Women
A Monday incident at Wilsons corner left Mrs. Frank Vandine with a left eye wound after boys playing nearby ignited hay and a revolver cartridge exploded. On Tuesday Mrs. John Nicholson suffered extensive facial and arm burns when gas from a stove ignited after a failed pilot light.
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Frank Vandine
Wilson's Corner
Vandine
John Nicholson
Market Street
Ten Glass House Plants Sold From National Glass Firm
Receivers sold ten glass plants of the National Glass Company for 545000 to satisfy bondholders. The assets, idle since receivership, include sites at Wellsburg Bridgeport and Cambridge with operations ready within a week. three plants to start immediately. Distribution broke down by state totals 300000 Ohio 260000 Pennsylvania 30000 West Virginia 30000 Maryland 1000 others. Plants located in Bridgeport Wellsburg Cambridge Dun Kirk Jeannette Cumberland Fairmont Rochester Lancaster and more.
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Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Crystal
Bridgeport
Wellsburg
National Glass Company
Marriage Licenses List From Bradley and Steubenville
Marriage licenses issued for George Mibaley and Amelia Jako Bik of Bradley Farle W Bender and Gertrude J Jackman of New Erect Marry H Levite and Sarah Degen of Steubenville in a brief notice listing couples and hometowns.
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George Mibaley
Amelia Jakobik
Bradley
Farle W. Bender
Gertrude J. Jackman
New Erect
Marry H. Levite
Sarah Degen
Steubenville
Bryan Praises Mack as Chairman and Pluses Principles
Lincoln Neb Nov 7 William J Bryan issues statement after a decisive national loss saying the campaign fought on a platform for the American people and labor reform tariff reduction and bank depositor protection. He commends National Committee and Mack as chairman and notes faith in public oversight of Senators and railroad regulation while urging continued work in private life. He cites local support in Lincoln and Nebraska as a source of consolation and outlines hopes for state policy aligning with the Denver platform.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Mack
L&coln
Nebraska
Denver
Dry Side Campaign Seeks Votes in Jefferson County
Sunday sermons in Jefferson County urge dry support as Florence D Richards of Leipsic Ohio and local WCTU ministers speak to packed audiences at the First Presbyterian Church and National Theater. She warns liquor harms families and cites 1200 attendees at a Stokes mission as proof of public concern.
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Jefferson County
Florence D. Richards
Leipsic
First Presbyterian Church
Fraf. Davies
Jones
Rowland
Richards
Isaiah
Stokes Mission
Philadelphia
Steubenville
Ohio Penitentiary
Governor Harris Accepts Loss With Quiet Good Humor
Governor Andrew L. Harris, defeated in the election, received returns at his office with friends and officials, maintaining good spirits and joking with others. Secretary Sam Flickinger showed visible disappointment, admitting fears of Harris’s possible nonre election as the Personal Liberty League campaign efforts weighed on the outcome.
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Columbus
Andrew L. Harris
Sam Flickinger
Sam
Personal Liberty League
Herris
Missouri Returns Show Taft Plurality Across State
Missouri returns compiled at midnight indicate Taft leads Bryan by 4067 votes with complete results not yet in from every county. Republican chances are high as statewide totals favor the ticket, while Merbet Hadly's gubernatorial plurality stands at seven thousand plus.
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Folk
William J. Stone
Stone
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Taft
Bryan
Merbert
Hadly
Man May Die After Election Night Assault
William Camp, a colored man, lay unconscious from a head injury received during election night. He reportedly picked a candidate opposite to William Creamer, a one armed man who was shouting for his man. George Livingston intervened, Camp attacked him, and Camp struck his head on slag, fracturing the skull. He was found later in a ditch and has remained unconscious at home with no arrests.
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William Camp
William Creamer
George Livingston
Directors Held Responsible in Mt Pleasant Bank Case
The jury awarded $300 to Michael Gallagher in a suit over a bank paper valued at $4,000, finding bank directors liable for false statements in the Dillonvale News. In a separate divorce ruling Judge Richards granted Edna Ball Smith custody of the child, with Edwin M. Smith ordered to pay support. He declined divorces on grounds of dolessness, criticizing rushed marriages and cautioning future restraint.
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Michael Gallagher
Oliver Thomas
Mt. Pleasant
Gallagher
Dillonvale
Edna Ball Smith
Edwin M. Smith
Richards
Was man who claimed serious injury
The man, P. J. Whalen, brought to Gill hospital after claiming to be struck by a yard engine, walked out restored and unharmed after doctors tested his supposed paralysis. He had a history of similar claims in La Belle and Columbus, raising questions about the truth of his injury. The case ends with skepticism about the alleged injury and potential motives.
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P. J. Whalen
Gill Hospital
Uhrichsville
Walker
Whalen
la Belle
la Belle Co’s
Columbus
Whalen Named in Medical Beat Inquiry
The report references Whalen alongside two other men linked to a hospital beat but questions linger whether the Whalen is genuine staff or a fabricated figure. The piece notes uncertainty over his identity and role amid broader coverage of hospital reporting.
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Whalen
DRY TESTS Gasser in Cove Field Two Wells Brought In
Drying oil wells reported in Cove Field with two wells at Mingo Junction showing no production. The Paradise Valley well drilled by Hugh Riston near A. R. McNeal’s came in dry on Tuesday. Cable place above Stanton Park and Hooker farm wells show limited or no flow. Holliday’s Cove pool test on R. Hooker farm shows fair gas pressure and spraying oil after Berea grit. Bickerstaff Oil and Gas Co on Mrs. Julia Hays lot reports 25 barrels, 250 feet south of No. 1. Parr Oil Co completes Henry Strayer lot with 25-barrel pumper.
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Hugh Riston
Paradise Valley
A. R. McNeal’s
Stanton Park
Hooker Farm
Holliday’s Cove
John Mildren & Sons
R. Hooker
Berea
McAbee & Co
E. A. McAbee
Mingo
Bickerstaff Oil and Gas Company
Julia Hays
No. 1
Parr Oil Company
Henry Strayer
Road Roller and Grader Purchase Highlight County Budget
The County Commissioners bought a road roller and a road grader costing 2650 dollars to improve macadam roads. The Harrison county Democrat notes McCombs is elected to Congress and the National House remains Democratic. An appeal challenges the county road alteration decision on the Isaac Vithen petition, brought by guardian Minnie Otte Floto for Lizzie Otte and other minors.
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Queer Brandh
Harrison County
McCombs
National House
Cadiz
Isaac Vithen
Minnie Otte Floto
Lizzie Otte
Hungry for Office in Ohio Party Politics
Ohio Democratic papers print a list of the "plums" Harmon has as governor. The drive centers on offices as the party core, reflecting the primacy of official positions in Democratic strategy and ambitions.
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Ohio
Democratic
Harmon
Deserter Arrested by Pan Handle Patrolman
Pan Handle patrolman Osburn captured a deserter from the Columbus army barracks in the Dennison yards Wednesday night and accompanied the man to Columbus today.
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Pan Handle
Osburn
Columbus Barracks
United States Army
Dennison Yards
Columbus
Want Men to Work in West Virginia Labor Drive
State Labor Commissioner I V Barton reported a call from southern and central West Virginia seeking three thousand men for immediate common labor work guaranteed to last. Alvin McGrew of Rush Run suffered a severe injury today when his right arm was mangled and cut off above the elbow in a corn husker mishap.
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I. V. Barton
West Virginia
Wheeling Intelligencer
Alvin McGrew
Rush Run
Lower Poultry Prices Hint at Cheaper Thanksgiving Market
Market reports indicate lower poultry prices this season with Thanksgiving turkey at 26 cents per pound and dressed chickens from 15 to 18 cents. Last year turkeys averaged 25 to 27 cents and chickens 23 to 25 cents per pound.
Freight Train Breaks On Skelly Hill In Night Wreck
A freight train broke in two on Skelly's hill last night around eight o'clock. Two cars and the caboose jammed into the front portion as the train moved at about 15 miles per hour. The flagman was injured and the caboose was smashed.
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Skelly’s Hill
Skelly
Big Bundles of Ballots For City Precincts
Election officers arriving in the city to collect supplies found the bundles huge and heavy, requiring two men to carry some. City precincts will need wagons on Monday to transport the ballots, with Second wards receiving over 1,200 ballots in the final large batch for the general election.
Taft Prosperity Speech Stirs Mingo Rally
General Hollingsworth presided as Taft delivered a prosperity speech at Mingo. The Gazette is asked to report on the ensuing results and public reaction to the speech and its reception.
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Hollingsworth
Taft
Mingo
the Gazette
Fined for Slander Case Lands Fine for Local Defendant
Frank Nebukoski was indicted for slandering a Polish woman on North Eighth street in this city and was fined five dollars plus costs in court today.
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Frank Nebukoski
North Eighth Street
Divorce Granted for Cora Yocum and John Yocum
Cora M. Yocum was granted a divorce from John E. Yocum this afternoon by Judge Richards. The custody of a minor child was awarded to Cora, and she was awarded $15 per month for the child’s support.
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Cora M. Yocum
John E. Yocum
Richards
Arrest in Tiltonville After City Assault Case
George Livingstone, the assailant in a Reyland Campers incident, was arrested Monday afternoon and appeared before the Tiltonville Mayor. He posted bond set at $500 and remains under observation as the public determines the outcome of his injuries.
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George Livingstone
Vem
Reyland
Tiltonville
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Carmack
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