Sixth District Dems pick Lebanon as convention site
The Sixth Ohio District Democrats met at the Dennison House in Cincinnati to set dates and place for the congressional convention. Lebanon won the bid for September 4 with 203 delegates and representation by county. Candidates include John W. Lingo, Sims, and R F Trimble amid district faction tensions.
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Ohio
Dennison
Cincinnati
Lebanon
Brown County
W. W. Pennell
Highland County
John L. Strange
Clinton County
Matt R. Denver
Greene County
George A. Galloway
Warren County
Elias Oglesby
Clermont
D. W. Murphy
Pennell
Strange
Judge Runyan
R. T. Trumble
Highland
Allen B. Nichols
John B. Ungent
Warren
Pattison
Brown
John W. Lingo
Sims
R. F. Trimble
Clinton
Lingo
Clermont Fair Promises Continued Pleasure and Growth
The article extols the Clermont Fair as a durable community event for 58 years showcasing horticulture, agriculture, stock, fruits, flowers and handiwork. It notes rising attendance, eager entries, daily life on the plains by Browned John the horse trainer, and a Tuesday reception by the Ladies of the M. B. and at the town park with cake coffee and mandolin.
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Boston
Clermont
Mr. Johnson
Brolwehd John
Cler
Ladies of the
M. B
Iowa
Not Less Than Forty Attorney General Says Levy Required
Attorney General Wade Ellis rules school boards must levy full funding as state aid not needed. Legislature had set minimum teacher salaries and eight months of schooling with requested state aid. Trustees are directed to enforce full levies. janitor contracts deemed invalid. teachers paid by term not day. holidays cannot reduce pay.
Eugene E Lee Former Batavian Dies in Kentucky Home
Eugene Emmett Lee, longtime Batavia resident and Kentucky newspaper pioneer, died in Owenton Kentucky after illness. He was born June 1838, worked in Batavia, helped establish a Republican paper in Owen ton, later ran the publication and farmed. He leaves a widow and a son and was mourned by many in Owen ton.
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Batavia
Norman Lee
Eugene E. Lee
Owenton
Kentucky
Theresa Lee
Lee
George
Carrolton
Eugene Emmett Lee
George S. Lee
Theresa Mount Lee
Virginia
Eugene
Norman
Ora
Albertine
C. H. Smith
Moore Grocery
Plains
Courier
Marcus Clark
PROMINENT CLERMONTER DIES IN WASHINGTON
Alfred N. Robinson former county treasurer from 1876 to 1878 died at his Washington home on August 8 at about 75. A Democrat and respected citizen, he later served as a clerk in Washington through several administrations. His remains were brought to Miamiville for funeral services last Friday. Burial followed at wabinen cemetery.
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Alfred N. Robinson
Washington
Robinson
Iater
Wabinen
Judge Brumback rules committees cannot probe past votes
Kansas City circuit judge Brumback ruled that using past voting as a basis to restrict who may vote in the next primary violates the U.S. Constitution. He stated the ballot is sacred and no party may bar a man from voting based on his previous ballot. The Clermont and other committees had imposed such restrictions.
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Brumback
Circuit Court
Kansas City
U.S
Clermont
Clermont Mongrels
Georgetown Tragedy: Man Slashes Wife’s Head in Altercation
William Clark of Georgetown fatally attacked his 66 year old wife with a razor during a Wednesday night dispute. He fled the scene and, as of now, has not been captured, with suspicions he crossed toward the Kentucky shore. The couple had resided in Georgetown for about six weeks.
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William Clark
Georgetown
Kentucky
Milford Base-Ballers Defeat Goshen in Big Win
Milford, Ohio August 8 1906 letter to the Courier disputes Goshen Invincibility after a 15 to 2 rout. The writer notes Goshen’s recent losses to Milford Lynchburg and Boston and urges Goshen to regroup. A local concert at Ep Worth Heights features several performers Friday evening.
Reds Edge Toward Fourth Place With East Coast Tests
The Reds head into a pivotal stretch facing Philadelphia, Boston and New York teams on home soil, aiming for a fourth place finish. Hanlon’s lineup hopes for stronger play as Deal returns and Lobert rehabs to solidify defense and swing momentum back in their favor.
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Reds
Philadelphias
Hanlon
Phillies
Boston
Beaneaters
Cincinnati
Bostons
Brooklyns
New York
Deal
Lobert
Short
Belfast octogenarian ends life amid insanity
Andrew Churchvillage an 82 year old Belfast resident living in the fields with his sons died by selfinflicted strangulation in the stable. An inquest verdict found temporary insanity caused the death. He leaves a widow and four children. Funeral services were planned for 9 am at the residence. Company K 1st O N G departed for Camp Pattison in Tuscarawas county with about 8000 soldiers and state encampment costs estimated at 90000 dollars.
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Andrew Churchvillage
Belfast
Clark
Bolivar
Tuscarawas County
Pattison
Acros
Tom Ashburn
Prominent Hotel Man Milton J. Kain Visits Batavia
Milton J. Kain, once Batavia night clerk at the Gibson House and day clerk at the Grand, rose to manager of Dayton’s Algonquin Hotel. He spent Sunday with his former neighbors, looking well and managing with a view to profit and guest satisfaction. Batavians were delighted to see him.
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Milton J. Kain
Batavia
Gibson House
Cincinnati
Fnally
Algonquin
Dayton
Tragic Electric Accident Kills 16-Year-Old at Withamsville
In Withamsville, Emerson Monjar aged about 16 died after tossing a spool of light wire over a trolley line. The contact caused a fatal spark as a younger brother and the mother who tried to help were severely burned. William Monjar’s family received widespread public sympathy. Funeral services were held at the M E church yesterday afternoon.
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Interurban
Withamsville
Emerson Monjar
Rybolt
Emerson
William Monjar
M. E. Church
Mil ford Bull Dog Ends After Attacking Four
A red eyed stray bulldog enters Milford and bites four people including a Mayors' son and Miss Essie Turner. After wounds are treated, Mayor Turner executes the dog with a pistol. Also reported is the 79th Olio Volunteers reunion at Loveland with H. C. Corbin addressing veterans. The regiment traces to Warren Clinton and Hamilton counties.
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Milford
Dr. Turner
Turner
79Th Olio Volunteers
Loveland
H. C. Corbin
Opera House
Melville Hayes
A. W. Dean
Warren
Clinton
Hamilton Counties
Hamilton
Prisoners Escape From Canton County Jail
Stark county sheriff offers 100 dollars reward for return of seven escapees from Canton jail. The reward equates to about 14 dollars per prisoner. Sheriff Gorman holds the escapees' description and invites searchers to consult specifications for the payout.
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Stark County
Canton
Frank Wilson
Gorman
Home Coming for Clermont County 1907 Planned
John S Parrott proposes a county wide home coming in September 1907 with a central committee and town ship subcommittees. It suggests visiting former neighborhoods first, Batavia final meetings, an early 1907 circular to descendants, and family histories to build county memory.
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Sik
Thomas Q Ashburn
Clermont County
Batavia
John 5S
Parrott
Labor Day Proclaimed for Ohio Workers
Governor Harris designates Monday September 3 as a statewide rest day for Ohio laborers. The proclamation urges goodwill between employees and employers, improving industrial relations, and adherence to the Golden Rule during the annual labor celebration.
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Harris
Ohio
Tris
Potato Blight and Cure
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin advises Bordeaux mixture to combat potato rot. Mix 4 lbs blue vitriol with 4 to 5 lbs lime in 50 gallons water and spray promptly, repeating every 7 to 8 days until harvest. Some growers in 1905 reported 33 to 50 percent yield gains. Contact Wooster Experiment Station for more information.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Dentist Dr J J Werner Enjoys Michigan Lakes Vacation
On vacation along Michigan lakes Dr J J Werner a popular dentist visits Frankfort Northport Traverse City Mackinac Detroit and London Canada. He enjoys fishing sports and amusements with superb table fare and fine weather as the trip lasts about six weeks.
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Michigan
J. J. Werner
Frankfort
Northport
Traverse City
Mackinac
Detroit
London Canada
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A. N. Robinson
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Boyar
Ander
Cuarles Gator
Epworth
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