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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
2
A reader questions editor Mcl Kay about Republican prosperity claims and election prospects, noting farmers facing high costs and low prices. The Democratic Executive Committee appoints officers and plans Bryan clubs in each school district. The piece also recounts Martha Place’s murder case and Roosevelt’s stance on executions.
A critical column denounces Theodore Roosevelt, recounting an old woman electrocuted under his order and a fleeing Spaniard shot in the back during the San Juan war. The piece frames these acts as bold but brutal deeds, urging voters to weigh mercy against supposed courage.
The Hocking County school examiners met to organize with Mr. Schaal elected president and Mr. Nanemaker secretary. The retiring examiner is expected to be reappointed for three more years, per Judge Rinson, who praised Mr. ONeill’s service.
The Democratic Central Committee of Hocking County will meet at the Clerk of Court’s office on Saturday September 1 1000 at 10 23 oclock for the purpose of apportioning delegates to the Judicial convention.
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The Democratic County Central Committee adjourned with 21 members present at Square Parlor. Phillip Hutter of Greenfield township was named to the executive committee. The committee chose a campaign quarters, renting Dolph Rising's clothing store room as a temporary site. The judicial convention was set for September 12 in the city to nominate a Common Pleas Judge to fill the late Judge Tall Slough. Judge H B C Rutter declined to run against General J G Reeves, urging party harmony. Reeves praised Rutter and expressed optimism for the party’s success.
Stirring appeal by W. J. Bryan A B Stevenson James K Jones and the National Association of Democratic Clubs urges Democrats to organize clubs in every city town and precinct to fight corruption and intimidation. Citizens should join or form clubs now with contacts in New York and Chicago aid from Democratic committees and associations across the country. Dated Aug 8 1900 with signatures including Bryan Stevenson Jones and Bean.
Stevenson Chicago August report shows Populists backing Stevenson for Bryan’s running mate position on the ticket. National Committee poll indicated a likely solid majority, but Butler and others oppose unity with Democrats. Conference in Chicago with Butler and allies eyed a speedy meeting. officials expect Populists to push Bryan and Stevenson partnerships despite misgivings.
The piece contrasts Roosevelt with McKinley noting Roosevelt as a rough talker and fighter who challenges gold Democrats and provokes colored voters, while accusing McKinley of sugar tactics. It claims Roosevelt uses vinegar to counter McKinley’s sweetness and mocks his leadership before voters.
In Blachford, Hocking County mining town, a shooting Monday left Bam Treace seriously wounded by John Groep. The dispute stemmed from an old grudge. Treace was struck in the left clavicle and remains critically ill as Groep fled and has not been captured.
The thirty fourth annual reunion of the survivors of the 6th Ohio regiment is set for Jeffersonville Payette County Ohio on Wednesday and Thursday September 19 and 20 with potential attendance high due to important business before the association Joan W Tarren secretary Mth O V1-a
One tract forty acres one mile west of Logan with a good house and orchard. Another tract about four miles south of Logan on good land. Call or address worn ghloy for details.
The United States telephone company announces completion of a new network in Columbus, Lancaster, and Logan with more than 4500 subscribers in Columbus and 800 in Lancaster. Long distance lines connect to 160 Ohio exchanges and tolls are expected to drop from 80 to 25 cents for Logan to Lancaster calls. J F Engle praised as a tireless organizer.
Pleasant Sunday trips from Columbus to Boy's Industrial School near Lancaster via Hocking Valley Railway. Round trips with special fares and return validity notes for September events and various organizations.
The report covers week weather across northwest Ohio with heavy rain and wind on the 16th, plus hail in some areas. Rain totals for corn and wheat stations show varied amounts from .01 to 8.87 inches, with notable rainfall at Chillicothe and Norwalk and lighter totals near Cincinnati. Crop prospects are generally favorable for corn, wheat, and potatoes, though some counties face drought or damage to tobacco, apples, and potato blight. forecasts suggest strong late potato yields in the northwestern districts.
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