Campbell corruption allegations threaten Ohio governor race
An affidavit by Albert Curry details Campbell’s alleged role with the Mt. Vernon Brewery in Washington City and a supposed English trust scheme. It claims Curry’s sale to English buyers involved a $100,000 fee for Campbell, with further claims of deceit and a conspiracy to control the property through an English company.
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Albert Curry
Washington City
Foraker
Xenia
England
Mt. Vernon
U.S.A
Campbell
Batavia
Ohio
Dayton
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Washington
Joseph B. Hughes
Albert Carry
Wilhelmina Carry
John A. Clarke
Barbara T. Jueneman
Germany
United States
Cincinnati
District of Columbia
James E. Campbell
Joseph HB. Hughes
Mr. Campbell
Congress
Hughes
Birmingham
Rae
London
Clarke
I. Hughes
Bank of Washington
James I
James EF. Campbell
Albbut Carry
L. P. Wiltrams
Mr. Clarke
Wm. Hughes
Carry
Deponent
Lyirry T. Neal
Larry
Peyra
Ohio Bourhous
Upid
Political Review of Ohio Governors Through History
The passage recalls Ohio governors from Jeffersonian and Jeffersonian Democratic eras, noting multiple nominations and elections for figures such as Meigs Worthington Brown Morrow Duncas Shannon Hayes. It argues endorsements reflect public confidence in integrity and ability and condemns sap heads for opposing proven faithful officials.
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Meigs
Ohio
Worthington
Brown
Morrow
Duncas
Shannon
Hayes
Tariff Talk Shows Benefit to Farmers and Wool Growth
A Jefferson Ledger article by Hon E L Lampson argues a protective tariff aids farmers by maintaining prices amid rising domestic and foreign competition. It cites wool price gains, export growth, and a projected year of prosperity under Republican protection, contrasting with historical Free Trade critiques.
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E. L. Lampson
Jefferson Gazette
Pera
United States
Harrison
Republican Party
Fillmore
Congress
California
Europe
England
Fire alarm Foraker lights up Buckeye State in political blaze
The article hails Foraker as a brilliancy who awakens voters in Ohio and across the nation. It condemns Democratic frauds while praising Republican fervor and asserts that his fiery rhetoric exposes fraud and incites action, despite strong attacks from opponents.
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Xenia
Buckeye
Arlen O. Myers
Mike Mullenesi
Registration law spreads to many cities to curb fraud
A debated registration law expands from Cincinnati and Cleveland to over twenty cities, aimed at preventing poll fraud without hindering honest voters. Originated in 1886 and now requires nonpartisan boards of four with two Democrats and two Republicans.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
House
Ohlemacher
Senate
McKinley Defends Foraker and Tariff Policy in Lorain Speech
Congressmen McKinley argues for a protective tariff, praises Governor Foraker’s administration, and urges Ohio to re elect Foraker and elect a Republican Legislature. He contrasts revenue and protective tariffs and links tariff to national labor and debt relief while noting concerns about Black voting suppression in the South.
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Lorain
McKinley
Democratic Party
Ohio
Democratic Party of
Foraker
Major McKinley
Commonwealth
Cleveland
Hoadly
General Assembly
Sahat
United States
John Sherman
United States Senate
South
Real Issues in Ohio Election Free Trade Debate
The piece argues that Ohio voters face a clash over free trade versus protectionism. It links Democratic convention support for Mills free trade with national tariff policy, stressing the Senate race and potential impact on American industry and ballot integrity. It cites state and national journals praising free trade and warns that Ohio votes could influence broader elections.
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Ohio
Democratic Party
Cleveland-Mills
Democratc
Dayton
United States
Friends of Protection
Harter
Ohio State Journal
Ringsters
Senate
Political pointers on Campbell and Ohio election issues
The piece attacks Campbell and supporters over election tactics, accusing them of fraud and tactics to influence votes. It references Powell, Foraker, and the Dayton convention, labeling Campbell as aligned with fraudulent methods and opposing registration laws. It also names Mike Mullen and a Cincinnati incident involving locking up voters.
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Dayton
Bert
Chmpbell
Judge Follett
Supreme
Atherton
Dan Dalton
Cincinnati
Supreme Bench
Assal
Scott and Dow
Ber
Ohio
Foraker
United States
Pay
Mike Mullen
Democratic State Central Committee
Mullen
Campbell
Not salvageable by agitation or appeal to southern conscience
The fragment argues that salvation lies in agitation and appealing to national conscience, especially among people in the South. The passage emphasizes mobilizing moral force to influence public opinion and policy.
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BE. L. Lampson
Congressman M’kinley
Political Pointers
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