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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows references to a national ticket with candidates for various roles including Congress and economic posts. It critiques the old order, pledges against imperial ambitions, and condemns political corruption while urging honest voters to resist empire and dollar-driven agendas. The text blends names and positions with pointed anti-establishment commentary.
The passage argues that government derives power from the governed and must remain close to the people. It emphasizes keeping public servants responsible to the people and preventing self-serving erosion of popular control, framing this as the bedrock of liberty and equal rights.
The author argues for a constitutional government by the people while warning against imperial tendencies. He defines imperialism as elective agencies becoming independent of popular will and cites McKinley era policies, large corporations, and corruption as threats. The piece urges vigilance and opposes another four years of McKinley governance.
Fragmented reflections on the 1896 political mood in the United States. Recounts diverse groups such as German Americans Irish Americans Union veterans and black voters amid questions about McKinley administration policies including gold standard and bi metalism. Notes a broad public sentiment against federal impositions and favoritism toward Republicans.
The district awaits a governor appointed vacancy caused by Judge Slough’s death. Charles W. McAleery of Fairfield is expected to fill the short term, with an election for a one year term set for November 6. General John G. Reeves of Lancaster is tipped as the likely Democratic nominee to win the judgeship, given strong support from Fairfield Perry and Hocking counties. Reeves, a 30 year veteran attorney, has large experience in corporate privilege cases and would oversee key mining, manufacturing, and agricultural interests in the district. The public sentiment favors Reeves to serve a longer term after a capable initial period.
Judge E. Rutter of Fairford circulates among Democrats seeking support for the Common Pleas judgeship to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Slough. He cites past judicial convention near-misses with Judge Slough and Judge Wright, notes Wright’s second term, Donahoo’s candidacy, and claims to be the district’s logical judicial candidate.
A sale notice lists a hand phaston with harness offered by Tom Mariox. The fragment notes the item is for sale and provides contact details not fully legible. No additional buyers or terms are readable.
A series of violent storms swept through the Logan area causing Fire and wind damage to Frank Wolfe and Robert White barns and destroying crops including corn wheat and wool. The John Fultz threshing machine was burned. Amid the disaster local testimony praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from A A Power of Emporia Kansas describing a severe bowel illness cured after using the medicine. For sale by F S Case.
The W. H. Harris Nickle Plate Show pitched tents on the Price grounds near the station on Friday. The performance impressed readers as the best visited, with clean acts and elegant features. The side show drew amazement at a Monte Carlo layout. Some residents renewed subscriptions to the Onto DEMOCRAT at sixty cents per year.
Twenty nine officers and men report Scratches bruises cures wounds sore feet and stiff joints Buckten’s Arnica Salve as best in the world Burne skin eruptions and piles also aided. 25 cents a box and sold by F Harrington druggist.
Juries for September Term include the Petit Jury with listed names and a Grand Jury panel. A rail and steamship excursion from Logan to Mackinac via H V Ry departs Sept 8 with special train 10:15 am, connecting Toledo to the City of Alpena, return valid 12 days. W Schwenke, Logan agent, offers further details.
Round trip excursion priced at 7.00 offers a 15 day side trip option via rail and steamer from Hocking Valley and Pere Marquette to Mackinac The Soo and other Michigan resorts including Petoskey Traverse City Charlevoix Harbor Springs Wequetonsing Indian River Crystal Lake and nearby spots The climate is invigorating and the trip promises health and pleasure For more information contact Agent Hocking Valley Ry.
The Cincinnati Enquirer offers a $25,000 prize for nearest correct U S population estimate for 1900 excluding recent acquisitions. Multiple cash prizes follow for near guesses, with $1 yearly subscription and 11 subscriptions for $10.00. Contest ends October 31, 1900, details from Enquirer Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rail special notes frequent round trips via Hocking Valley Railway and Ohio routes. Listings include Detroit Columbus and Lancaster Camp Grounds fares, Sunday circulars, and events at Boy's Industrial School near Lancaster. Tickets sold August to September with various return deadlines and extensions.
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