Political Turmoil And Election Ambitions Highlight Ohio Speech
A garbled 19th century political column references Haskell bill, debates over Ohio delegates, and costs raised by brewers in Cincinnati to defeat Haskell’s policy. It notes Foraker as temporary chair at Columbus convention and criticizes Cox of Cincinnati as a shrewd operator while touching on the party’s two main planks and looming votes two years hence.
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Cincinnati
McKinley
Ohio
Foraker
Shore
Columbus
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Boreker
U.S. Senate
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Geo. B. Cox
Lily Buittse
Levtoline
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Phil Didn’t Vote on the Haskell Bill Controversy
A letter criticizes representative Dr. P. L. Stuchester for not voting on the Haskell bill. It alleges rival Rochester hesitated due to promises to his aging father and accuses anti saloon league figures and their circles of manipulating votes and public sentiment. The writer urges readers to investigate and questions the influence of campaign headquarters and hired agents.
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PL Stuchester
Thorhaeter
Amhatumiun
Trochester
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Rochester
Ant-Saloon League
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Topography of Hocking County Told by a Muse
A humorous narrative describes a reluctant explorer with revolvers heading to map Hocking County. After many misadventures, a country boy dictates a mock topography tour highlighting local rivers and hills. The piece preserves 19th century humor and dialect while naming places and terrain features.
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Gonsty
Argh Krieg
Lorth
Twice Five Club
Hocking County
Timag
Ine
Black Jack
Egypt
Tang
Salt Creek
Iunda
Ry Sand
Pennyroyal
Jimer
Scotts Creek
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Wolf Rocks
Huntera Rocks
Matheny
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Rockbridge in Laurel Township Inspires Wild Verse and Picnic Lore
A long, rambling passage recounts a Rockbridge near Laurel township praised as nature’s wonder. It blends travelogue and verse, describing camps, picnics, and local lore, with mused asides about an inventor and a meter, then shifts to reflections on scenery, springs, rocks, and a dramatic family tale. The piece intertwines mythic imagery with rustic life, ending with a dessert advertisement and a note on a mince meat brand.
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Hocking Valley
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