Contemptible Campaign Tactics Alleged in Gilson Feud
A Jefferson County Gazette attack accuses M Conville and editor McFadden of a dirty political trick in publishing letters allegedly tying Republican candidate John F Gilson to his brother James Gilson. It questions fairness, family blemish, and the postmaster role, detailing beer and money order allegations amid temperance polemics.
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Jefferson Comity
McConville
Johnn F_ Gilson
Diane
Richard Gilson
Mr. McConville
James Gilson
John F. Gilson
John Gilson
Irondale
Siother
Proposed Taxation Amendment Debate in Jefferson County
Taxpayer urges voters to reject the proposed constitutional amendment to allow a variable tax rate, arguing it would threaten equal burdens and encourage perjury. The piece contrasts uniform rate aims with potential shifts to intangible property taxation and higher rents, urging no on the ballot measure and criticizing current political actions. It stresses the need for accountability and warns that passage could lead to class legislation and unequal burdens.
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Ohio State Board of Commierce
Jefferson County
Boy Meets Roosevelt in a Christmas Gift to Washington
A boy named Curtis writes to President Roosevelt asking to meet him. Roosevelt invites him to the White House, shares hunting stories and pictures, and the two form a mutual bond. The meeting culminates in a shy, heartfelt farewell as Curtis departs for a bear sighting at the zoo.
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Ladies Home Journal Towiss
Aniss
Michous
Pather
Washington
Ome
Roosevelt
White House
Curtis
Theodore Roosevelt
First Post
TJ Marek
Master Curtis
Theodore. Roosevelt
The
United States
Bear
Corker
Hedd
Mr. Roosevelt
Hattle
Capitol
Congress
Washington “Zoo
Ohio Tax Reform Call to Amend Constitution Article XII
The passage argues that the long standing general property tax cap on intangible wealth has hindered Ohio's progress. It notes failed attempts by legislatures and courts to adjust expectations, cites 1893 and 1907 tax commissions, and states Governor Harris and a bipartisan commission urged voter approval to amend Section II, Article XII.
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Ohio
McKinley
Harris
Letter to Judson Harmon from Ohio chairman Williams
Ohio Republican state chairman Williams answers Judson Harmon with a detailed critique of the Democratic candidate for governor. He lists ten reasons for not supporting Harmon, including alleged ties to corporations, tax and legal issues, and campaign misrepresentation. Williams contrasts this with praise for General Andrew L. Harris and cites state progress under Republican leadership.
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Judson Harmon
Ohio
Harmon
Williams
Columbus
Cincinnati
Andrew K. Harris
Becaue
State of Ohio
Common Pleas
Democratic Party
Andrew L. Harris
Republican Party
James E. Campbell
United States
Ono
Campaign Pride and Public Trust Questioned in Steubenville
Readers accuse editor McFadden of publishing a deliberate falsehood to harm candidate Gilson and help McConville. The letter demands accountability for changing headlines and publishing letters that alleged beer purchases, asserting the move damaged public trust and questioned temperance records.
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Carl H. Smith, Esq
Tion
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Willams
Suppor Harris
Mr. Williams
Jobs
Gilson Letters
Temperance People
the Gazette
Steubenville
Gilson
Engle
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