History notices and obituaries from March 24, 1908
Weather outlook cloudy with cold night in the north. on March 24 1908 notable deaths include Philip Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield died aged about 104, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died in Cambridge, Jules Verne died in Amiens. Astronomy notes mention Mercury visible before sunrise and the moon at last quarter with a 5 51 moonrise.
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Philip Stanhope
Earl of Chesterfield
George 1
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Cambridge
Mass
Jules Verne
Amiens
Bun
Mercury
Democrats seek sheriff and commissioner nominations in Marion County
A series of notices asks Marion County Democrats to announce candidacies for sheriff and county commissioner. Authors include John G. Stark editor of the Mirror and candidates B F Conklin George Orians Frank L. Spicer A H Raub A Trout John W Lust S B Oreasap urging support at the forthcoming Democratic county convention on May 2 and the convention’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherik
the Mirror
Pelase
Marion County
B. F. Conklin
Pleasant Township
JOHN W_ LUST
Richland Township
Democratic nominees for Marion county offices announced
Editor Mirror prints candidate announcements for Recorder Ebenezer Tittelbaugh Auditor Miles Longshore Prosecuting Attorney Charles L Justice Infirmary Director C B Freeman Charles Baselpr Probate Judge Homer B Johnson Charles W Haberman announce runs subject to Democratic county convention May 2 1908 location Marion county Green Camp Township multiple names listed as nominees
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Mirror
Marion
Edward F. Tittelbaugh
Marion County
Miles Longshore
POR
Charles L. Justice
Bttter
C. B. Freeman
Charles Baselpr
Green Camp Township
Homer BP. Johnson
Charles W. Haberman
Charter Seeks Marion County Coroner Nomination
Editor of the Mirror announces his candidacy for Coroner of Marion County Ohio and expects support from the Democratic County Convention on May 2 1908. The notice mentions Dr W A Charter as the candidate and notes local incidents and political observations from Youngstown to Rhode Island.
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the Mirror
Pease
Marion County
W. A. Charter
M.D
Election predictions spark tension amid past recalls
George Box frets over the looming election while Cox voices a partisan forecast that no Democrat will win. The brief recalls a similar claim when John M. Pattinson ran for governor, suggesting contested memory of past political outcomes.
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George Box
Cox
John M. Pattinson
Demand to begin against State Tresa wer McKinnon
The text notes a demand must be begun against State Tresa wer McKinnon to recover large sums, mentioning the State Auditor Guile and the bureau of public accounting. It mentions support across Illinois Indiana New York Pennsylvania and southern states, with Taft and Roosevelt referenced in legislative context.
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Tresawer McKinnon
Guile “Bert
Bureau of Public Accounting
Illnois
Cannon
Indiana
Walrbanks
New York
Hughes
Pennsylvania
Knox
Taft
Taft Speech Recalled as Ox Predicts Nomination
Remembering Secretary Taft, three years later George T ox forecasts Taft's nomination and election to the presidency, a striking contrast to past remarks and current political expectations.
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Taft
Meron
George T Ox
Roosevelt's labor capital act aims for centralizing power
The passage notes Roosevelt's new native act intended to pacify labor and capital with more central authority in Washington. It mentions a $14,000,000 swindle by an unknown commander and hints at political maneuvering as factions discuss support for Bryan, Senate prospects, and congressional resignations.
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Nealy
Roosevelt
Political doubts rise over state officials handling funds
The piece argues for a full investigation of Kentucky state finances led by the Senate committee, criticizing Treasurer McKinnon and his deputy Grenn for alleged negligence in fund handling and questioning legislative support for broader audits. It urges voters to demand transparency as a test of party competence and accountability.
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Tix Myers
Mckinnon
Hid Dagnty
Grenn
Senate
Perwalert
Onlna
IC Hag
Kentucky
Republian
Democrats
Ohin
Uir
Taleda Blade
Green Denounce McKinnon For Premature Praise
Green urged McKinnon to denounce him to avoid jeopardizing plans for a potential post season run as the Magic prepared for fall activities.
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Green
McKinnon
Forakerite Loyalty and Taft Election Alarm
The piece argues Forakerites will back Taft weakly and foresees Ohio's electoral vote tipping by about 50,000 against Taft due to union labor, tariff distrust, soldier and colored votes, and religious distrust in Ohio. It decries brokered nominations and calls for reform, citing Mansfeld Shichi and noting not to honor Foraker at funeral.
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Taft
Ohio
Middle West
Republican Party
Mansfeld Shichi
Ballot as Civilized Weapon in Public Debate
A terse excerpt likens the ballot to a civilized weapon, praising the people's right to vote and urging education in ballot literacy. The quoted lines call for awareness of the ballot’s power and condemn ignorant voters as a danger to the state.
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Whittaker
The Man and His Job March Stet Weene
A dramatic critique on wage slavery and debt in society. Herbert J. Hapgood cites social inequities, urging readers to study politics and bond issues before voting. The piece compares economic systems, warning that debt entraps communities and nations alike.
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Atarva
Anillonaires
Stet Iwene
Tim
Morten
Nis
Horde
Rosia
Triesta
U. 8
Jonen
Brent
Lindsay
Orks
Herbert J. Haprood
Inflamatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Ind testifies his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, swollen and bedridden after eight physicians. she found immediate relief and walked out after three days using Dr Detchon Rellet or Rheumatism relieft sold by The Dumble Pharmacy opposite Kerr House.
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Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Detchon
Dumble Pharmacy Sluggist
Kerr House
Democratic County Convention Call for Marion Gentry County
Pursuant to orders from the Democratic County Central Committee a convention to nominate candidates for November elections is announced for Marion County. Offices include Representative Auditor Probate Judge Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Promoting Attorney Surveyor Coroner three Commissioners three Jurymen Directors and nine delegates to the Democratic State Convention. The May 6 1908 Columbus Ohio meeting will be held in the Court House with precincts entitled to representation.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Democrati
Marion Gentry
Olle
Sheria
Aes
Columbus
Hie
Comin Pleas
Marion
Hoth Ook
United States
State Central Committee
Resolutiona
Rulet
Order of Business
Supreme Court
Jain
National Democrate
Menver
Adama
Ldeking , Allen
Logan
Ashland
Lorain
Aahtabuta Lareana Y Atkins
Madison Auglais
Marioning Jnient
Apes Mrown Medina Hutter Aelge Carroll
Mercer Champaign
Minny Gare
Monroe Clermont
Huton
Loimblana
Morrow Costodon
Murkingum
Crawford
Noble
Cuybhoga
Ottawa
D Mirke
Paulding
Volance
Perry Dieinware
Kerio
Fairfeld
Fayette
Wranklin
Fulton
Delegates for Democratic Convention from Ohio Counties
A state Democratic convention call outlines apportionment of delegates and alternates for each county. It specifies one delegate and one alternate per 600 votes for John M. Pattison for governor, plus an extra for votes beyond 400, with meeting dates in May 1908 and a schedule of committee duties and officer nominations in Columbus at Memorial Hall.
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John M. Patityon
Uume
Vreelneth Mig Leland
Movnling
Northaridon Sowth Iwand
Vrath
Green Camp
Marion
Townes South
Iret
Scott Townnid
Seeree
Vally Township
Waldo Village
Waldo
Township
Tees
Democratic State Central Committee
Whe
Columbus
Ubi
U. In
Yack County
John M. Vate
Unio
Delawate
Ifo County
Mant
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Marion Daily Mirror
J. Burgess
Holland
Baker
TeletrapDld
John G. Stark
George Orians
Hiease
A. H. Raub
Bowling Green Township
Henry Shitar
Tam
Ata
Tong
A, A. Trout
Claridon
Ladies Home Journal
Cc. G. Wiant
Bookmulior and Stationmr
Youngstown
Rhode
Meek
O Ne
Tillman
Washington
Congress
John D. Rockefeller
Sugar Trust
Varia Mander
George J Cox
Lonsthey
May
Town
Bryan
Colombia
Forakian
Foraker
Senator Dick
Senator Poraker
Toledo
Medina Gazette
Cleveland Leader
Scott
Taoh
Fl Tschanen Brothers
Main Street
Jachly
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