Clermont county Republicans nominate slate at county convention
The Clermont Republican convention named Bertram L. Hitch for probate judge and Lewis F. White for auditor with Clarence Young for clerk and John K. West for sheriff among others. Delegates set rules, endorsed national policy, and pledged reform and tax relief. The gathering featured speeches, heated nominations, and a unified push for the ticket.
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Bertram L. Hitch
Tate
Lewis F. White
Ohio Township
Clarence N. Young
Frank Brown
City Hall
Veyor
Coro Firra
Clermont Coug
Roose
Philippine
Cuba
Atland
Ohio
C. W. Hildebrant
Rep
Republican Party
United States
Clermont
Chbargée
Coun
Mittee
Geo. W. Murchy
Obid Township
J. BR. Woodstravia
Charles Frasier
Williamsburg
Gath
Miami
L, M. Tate
A. L. Essexington
J. O. Rapp
Stonelick
Bertram L
H. K. McDonald
William Joseph
Chas
C. Nathan Cover
Clarence Young
John Speare
John K. West
Frankie Daniel Mareh
Railroads, Tax Laws, and Local Politics in Clermont
In a densely worded tract the piece critiques railroad tax deals and a cited auditor candidate linked to tobacco interests. It links Democratic platforms adopted at Sandusky to county politics in Clermont, alleging misuses of funds and improper influence amid references to local officials and a courier bill. The text also shifts abruptly to veterinary sales and a patent remedy, ending with a plug for Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.
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Democratic Party
Sandusky
Traste
Clermont County
Davis
Williams
Harry
Williame
Clermont Sun
Pocus Saur
Portsmouth
Tom Johnhie
Norfolk & Ig
Cincinnati
Allway
Reform
Johnson
Bell Telephone Cuts Clermont Toll Rates After Sept 1 1902
The Bell Telephone Co reduces toll rates in Clermont county bringing local calls in line with Cincinnati rates. After September 1 1902 Clermont county lines incur no extra charges reducing the original rate by about one third. Subscribers may talk free with Clermont county pay station agents. Non subscribers pay 10 cents for missed calls. One dollar monthly grants Bell service at any Clermont location plus a 20 percent additional reduction. Charles S Slade manager Batavia.
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Cincinnati
Clermont County
Charles
Slade
Batavia
White Capping in Clermont Causes Village Turmoil
Howard Leever, 45, beat his 84 year old mother Hester Ann Leever in Miamiville after days of spree. Citizens horsewhipped him and he begged mercy before a warning. Squire Love dismissed the case and reprimanded Leever. Leever’s late father ran the Leever Carriage Company. the village had known him as a leading local figure.
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Miamiville
Howard Leever
Hester Ann Leever
Leever
Squire Love
Leever Carriage Company
Stealing Railroad Engines A Civil War Spectacle
In 1861 Confederate forces on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad burned and later salvaged locomotives and rails, moving engines by horse to reposition them. Nineteen camelback locomotives were taken in under a year, with Col Thomas R Sharp credited for the feat. The article promotes Baltimore & Ohio travel deals to accompany a 36th Annual Encampment, offering low rates and a battlefield map.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Stonewall” Jackson
General Johnson
Martinsburg
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Winchester
Strasburg
KB. & UO
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio RE. R
Thomas R. Sharp
Washington
Fall Festival Fire Tests City Resolve and Recovery
Fire gutted parts of Cincinnati Music Hall and Odeon but organizers and fire crews saved Exhibits including a $100 000 The Fall of Babylon painting. Festival prep continues with conventions on stage, vaudeville moved to the plaza, and a larger opening set for September 15, uniting the city in celebration.
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Cincinnati
College of Music
Odeon
Music Hall
Fall Festival Association
Frank Foulde
Avondale
Babylon
Rochegrosse
Plaza
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Espec
Harmony
Batavia Township
Henry Bergmann
Miami Township
C.C. Kearns
Pierce Township
J.B. D
John F. Rapp
Stonelick Township
James Hicks
G. W. Hulick
von. W. Gatch
Harry D. Ely
Tate Township
David Drennan
Hulick
Rules
W.W. Brock
Aiiereerer
Hetwe Ey
Miami F. A. Roberts
A. Daly
L. H.C
Jeremia
J.H. Jarnigan
O. W. Linton
John
Big John
Mr. Davie
Caré
Marshal
Dan Davie
Oring
Dan
Joan
A. N. Taylor
Lindsey A. W. McCullough
John Ayers
Jesse Hunt
Marsh
Franklin A. W. Beard
Jackson Dr. Brown
Amelia
Credentia's
Daniel Bohla
Monroe
Edward Smith
Wayne Robert Ermat
Sapevedty
Deren Monroe
Charles Sipe
James Rust
Wakefield
W. Patobell
Stonelick W.D. Metford
Franklin W. E. Conover
J. B. Allen
Sas
B. J. Williams
RAO
Goshen W. W. Dennison
Big John” Miller
Dogberry
Dick” Stump
Peon Williams
Daniel T. Davis
Wil Namib
Aly
Reis
Sople
Rvoka
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Wu Ulliforu Swing
Bethel
Kautz
Jake Rainey
Bob Higgine
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