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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
The Democratic Central Committee of Hocking County is called together on Saturday to fix a time for the county primary and to resolve into a mass convention to choose delegates to the state convention. Members are urged to attend and set aside work for a day to participate in this important campaign and provide counsel.
A local Republican backs the Democratic candidate’s chances against Herrick and argues George B. Cox may name the Democratic governor candidate. The piece urges the party to nominate its own candidate and win this fall, warning Cox’s influence could sway conventions if unchecked.
A local political squabble centers on Holy Moses Strawn who has served as Secretary and Treasurer and seeks to hold multiple offices including Chairman. Boss White backs a three in one plan while McKay opposes due to a Ward Township whiskey deal and hymn book episode. The piece endorses Strawn for more loafing and more "No Loafing" signs for county officers.
Governor STOELS denounces high taxation rates, noting district levies from 2 to over 5 percent, urging limits on assessed valuations and indebtedness. He questions whether capital and property can bear such taxes, arguing for constitutional safeguards and reform to protect taxpayers.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a political feud and beautification theme linked to Missouri. The readable words hint at names Clark and De Congr, with references to Nazi and Republican contexts and a “33 a 33” marker, but no coherent events or dates emerge.
Readable text covers Missouri pride in erecting a grand state capitol area and Washingtons auditorium plans. Ohio politics flare around Senator Foraker and Gov. Lerricks feud. tariff debates and Morton Santa Fe case stir national debate. Roosevelt retirement news and naval buildup hints color the discourse.
A broad plea denounces graft in Ohio politics from 1890 to 1905, accusing Republican leaders and bosses of profiting from a pervasive fee system. It claims reform was promised but repeatedly blocked by party leaders, urging Republicans to reject silent leaders and demand accountability.
A compact critique arguing prosperity rests on personal liberty and efficiency of the individual worker. It contends freedom fuels energy and initiative, while unions and trusts pursue monopolies, with public opinion eventually curbing monopolistic power through legislation and judicial interpretation.
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