Bizarre political chatter and local notices spark curiosities
A tangled stream of quotes and jests runs through this issue, touching Governor Hughes, Governor Haskell, and Roosevelt era politics. The piece lampoons campaigns, taxes, and reform, notes a Texas marriage quip, fashion trends, and safety pills, while railing at party maneuvering and voter sentiment with satirical flair. It also cites a West Virginia convention move to disfranchise Black voters and predicts a Republican win for state treasurer amid party criticisms.
Ohio Gubernatorial Ballot Page Names A Wide Slate
The clipping lists presidential and statewide ticket candidates with Taft Sherman and Edward Huggins for Ohio roles including secretary of state, attorney general, board of public works, and school commissioner. It also names supreme court judges, common pleas judges, and various county offices. The piece ends with satirical remarks about the Independent party and political canards.
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WM. H. Taft
Ohio
James S. Sherman
New York
Edward Huggins
Franklin
Reader asks how many presidential tickets in field
A Toledo Blade reader asks for a count of presidential tickets in the field and states they will seek the figure at the first opportunity. The note reflects uncertainty and a plan to clarified later.
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Toledo Blade
Rain relieves drought as voters weigh saloon fate in Gettysburg
In Gettysburg this winter, residents welcomed a light rain that ended a long dry spell and filled cisterns. The piece then argues against saloons, urging voters to decide the county’s wet or dry future on the upcoming election day, highlighting tax implications, social harms, and family suffering, and contrasts drys versus wets. It includes a small ad for Buckden's Arnica Salve at 25 cents.
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P. B. Moul
Alex. Wagaman
Laura Myer
Bryan could harm the nation if Bryanite plans win
The piece argues that electing Bryan would place national administration and enforcement under his control, with treasury under his thumb, banks at his mercy, and ambassadors named by him. It warns of dire consequences from four years of Bryan in the White House and endorses Taft as the prudent alternative backed by McKinley’s praise.
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Treasury
Marcy
Bryde
Bryan
United States
Congress
Bla Coumand
Haskell
Bank of Coalgate
Oklo
Denver
Hrran
White House
William EE ‘Taft
Republican Party
Statoeman
McBinley Mild
Apd
Lawton’s Memory, Bryan’s Conduct Spark Historic Clash
Editorial denounces William Jennings Bryan for opposing American authority during the Philippine insurrection, arguing Lawton’s death at Luzon proves Bryan aided enemies of the United States. It cites Lawton’s brave record in Civil War, Indian campaigns, and the Spanish-American War, asserting Bryan’s stance amounted to moral treason and will be judged by posterity.
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Lawton
Anne
Aflivers
Henry W. Lawton
Union
Cal
Pines
Tawton
United States
Prisners
America
Felting
Qopleal
Amon
William Jennings
Bryan
Taft Calamity Warning in Ohio GOP Vote Capture
The Youngstown Telegram warns that a Taft defeat would be a calamity for the nation and Roosevelt. It says Ohio voters faced an unprecedented Republican choice when slom inated to Green for state treasurer, framing Democratic efforts as a concentrated attack.
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Charles C. Green
Obie
Treasury Départment
Maine
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Youngstown
Ohio
Green
Geauga County
Secret caucus claims shadow open meetings in city politics
Ex mayor Jamies A. Rice resigns from the Democratic state committee amid reports that Mayor Tom Johnson holds secret caucuses with allies over railway matters. The Beacon Recorder notes Harmon avoids temperance issues and lacks support from Miller apart Reportar sources.
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Tom Johnson
Asntabult Beacon Recor
Jamies A. Rice
Canton
Holmes County
Democratic State Committee
Rew
Harmon
Millerapart Reportar
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