Plastering the Whisky Label in Ohio Politics
A Cincinnati Meddler July 18 cartoon targets Harmon Finley and the liquor issue in Ohio politics. Mayor Tom L Johnson denounces liquor label tactics by liquor interests and notes anti saloon league and clergy reactions. The piece criticizes campaign posters pasted in dry areas and questions the issue's relevance to the state Democratic platform.
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Cincinnati
Harmon
Harris
Treadway
Wheeler
AntiSalooy League
Brewers
Finley
Ohie
Obie Democratic
Help Elect Taft Fund Drive Appeals in Ohio
Former Governor Myron P. Herrick chairs Republican fundraising in Ohio seeking funds for Taft across the state. A list of regional assistants is named and contributions payable to General G. A. Garretson, Treasurer, 720 Cuyahoga Building Cleveland Ohio. The appeal urges large contributions to back the Republican presidential candidate.
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Myron P. Herrick
Republican Milletal Committee
Ohie
Prentiss
Cleveland
View Eralman
Joseph G. Hutter
Youngstown
J.D. Bilson
Columbus
A. le Garfoed
Samuel Mather
John Tod
1S Wilcox
Sandusky
Oho
United States
Obi
G. A. Garretson
Treaster
Cuyahoga Building
Ohio
Taft's Work in China Cleared American Dishonor Abroad
Taft led efforts to curb American criminals abroad, pushing for a U S court in Chili and supervising Judge Wilfley to root out malfeasance in Shanghai. He helped expel disreputable lawyers, improve consular practice, and restore the American flag's standing among Chinese authorities and citizens.
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Congress
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Missouri
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Philippines
Taft
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Shanghai
Janice Willey
Shang
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American Association
China
Fragmented Quote on Chinese People and United States Policy
A mangled passage questions U S treatment of Chinese people and urges unity with brothers in other countries. It references Armertenis and cities in China, urging protest against disgrace and a better management of international relations. The fragment hints at a broader public debate on foreign policy and race.
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Armertenis
Puini
Maine
United States
China
Two Million 10 Defeat Harris Campaign Cash
The liquor lobby claims about $2,400,000 spent to defeat Governor Harris, with saloonkeepers taxed for each vote and brewers coordinating a effort through the Personal Liberty League. Letters from brewers and executives outline a statewide plan to rally workers to oppose prohibition friendly measures and influence voter choices.
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Amiven Lb. Haris
Personal Liberty League
Brewers
Ohig
Idaon Hannon
Harris
J. George Julie
Murlein Brewin Company
Ouls J. Havek
John Haveck Brewing Company
Albert Mubfhaiser
Windisch- Mulhauser Browns Companys
de Walter
Ohio
Tax Notices From Darke County Treasurer 1908
Daniel Burns treasurer of Darke County Ohio issues notice demanding taxpayers state property location lot number and village details when requesting tax amounts. Requires stamped return envelope and specify payment method including money order or registered letter.
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Maine
Oltaber
Lok
Uetess
Aradt
Daniel. Burns
Darke Co
O. Greenville
Ohio
Liquor interests pour money into Ohio campaign drives
A massive fundraising push dominates Ohio politics as liquor interests including saloonkeepers, brewers, and distillers commit hundreds of thousands to back Harmon. The Personal Liberty League reports up to 1.5 million from saloonists in Ohio, with additional funds from other alcohol interests and unions lured with pay to promote liberal liquor policy before the election.
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Liberty League
Cincinnati
Ohio
Whia~ Ky
Harmon
Personal Liberty League
Nation Movement
Voters face new conditions in state race
Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson denounces Harmon nomination as plastering the whisky label on the party. Republicans defend Governor Harris amid attacks by trewers while Democrats mobilize to defeat the $2,000,000 fund, with a pointed letter of recommendation for Taft referenced in the Mario Star.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Harmon
Harris
Trewers
Work of Congress Acknowledges Record Enactments
The Fifty-ninth and sixtieth congresses are noted as record-breakers for enacting numerous measures aimed at protecting business interests and guarding the public from corporate greed. The era began with a Republican majority and many key laws originated with Republicans, with more work expected to perfect these initiatives.
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Democratic Party and Reform Risk in Tariff and Currency
The passage argues that a Democratic congress cannot reliably enact reforms in administration or legislation. It cites tariff and currency debates since 1890, noting tariff bills caused economic distress and that Democrats have alternated between greenback rhetoric and free silver. The author questions trusting the party’s stability and stance on monetary policy.
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Congress
Democratic Congress
Democratic Party
Local Leader Advocates Fair Labor Treatment in Hauntings Light Plant
In a campaign statement, William 1 emphasizes supporting labor rights and a square deal, aligning with equal treatment among workers. Meanwhile Hauntings Municipal Electric Light Plant ends the year with a near 15000 dollar loss, without depreciation allowance.
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William
Cage
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Hauntings
England
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