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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
4
The article discusses Taft's Philippine policy framed as Christian mission and governance milestones. It quotes Rev Albert Flumetone praising Taft's address, notes Bishop Thobart's foresight, and outlines Taft's asserted achievements. It contrasts Democratic calls for “shall the people rule” with Sherman and Bryan rhetoric in the election context.
A fragmentary historical note cites an appeal by the Christian Church praising Judge Taft for his advocacy in the Philippines. It mentions a missionary effort believed to promote civilization and reflects on Taft’s gubernatorial actions improving local conditions, amid criticism of costs and self-sacrifice.
The Ohio Republican convention nominated Charles C. Green for state treasurer on the third ballot, driven by smaller counties across the state. Franklin and Columbiana backed him early, while big counties largely opposed, proving Green’s nomination rested on rank and file support and his fitness for office.
Senator Bryant lauds William Howard Taft’s record and leadership in a rally style address. He contrasts Taft with William Jennings Bryan, praising Taft’s governance of the Philippines, civil order, Panama Canal work, and steady statecraft while labeling Bryan a reformer and protestor lacking executive experience.
The note recalls Candidate Chata plunging into a west water tank and halting a brick with his body at Springfield. It adds a quip about his celebrity status and hints at possible political maneuvers. It also mentions the Democratic vice presidential candidate allegedly not vegetarian, prompting a playful query.
Probate court admits last will of Benj F Woods and Waldo Aldrich and appoints executors Flora E Woods and Elizabeth Aldrich. Guardianship final accounts listed for Ira Rudolph Kenneth Everhart and others. numerous property transfers and divorces noted with amounts and locations across Greenville Versailles Richland Neave Adams and Union City townships.
M W Laird of Team Bull County Patrons Mutual Insurance, Middlewell Ohio, urges support for a constitutional tax amendment. He argues for classification of property for taxation to ensure fairer burdens and allow bonds to be taxed while promoting wiser laws. J Al Doble, noted agricultural writer, endorses the amendment and calls for reform to replace the flat tax with property classification, while criticizing current systems as outdated.
Rose County Local Option petition rules require public filing and a complete signer list with addresses for newspaper publication. Signers may be cited to court to verify signatures under Section 1 of the Rose Law, ensuring transparency of the countys prohibition effort.
The Philadelphia North American argues Mr. Bryan elevates a party platform to unchallengeable status, miscasting it as infallible. A platform should state core principles and be alterable. voters choose a president, not a clerk. The piece notes Democrats found no flaws in Republican state actions during their inquiry.
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