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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
2
The Ohio Democrat weekly edition shows the editor and proprietor A B Dollarson at the Lombian Kine South Door posting in Lasah Ohio. The text appears as a damaged OCR header with irregular capitalization and misread lines.
The Democratic State Central Committee met in Columbus and set the state convention for Cedar Point near Sandusky. Tom L. Johnston of Cleveland was elected chairman, Will Tom Likon of Dayton secretary, and Wo. H. Williams of Columbus sergeant-at-arms. An apportionment based on Kilbourne votes was agreed. The text also notes the Pelee eruption and mentions J. Preuront Moxaan and Sir Alfred Jones planning a ship matter in London.
Critics denounce the subsidy bill as unwise, arguing the United States shipbuilding trust and the Morgan Atlantic Transportation trust proceed without subsidies. Grosvenor, aiming to push the bill, should shelve it as the trusts and people oppose.
The Taxcoan strike continues with occasional assurances from strikers that victory is near. Newspapers hedge their stance, yet clearly outline the workers’ demands as just and necessary. The public hopes for success, but only workers casting ballots may seal sovereignty and determine the nation’s future.
The Democratic Central Committee met at the Court House on Tuesday and canvassed the primary results, with the nominees declared by Chairman Stoughton. J. J. Dollinan, D. H. Stivivon and Wm Riser appointed as committees to fill any vacancies on the ticket.
The county Democratic primary yielded Frank P. Martin as probate judge nominee, Allen R. McBroom for prosecuting attorney, and Wm. V. Van Buren for infirmary director. Minor vote counts show Ferguson carried Marion against Martin in probate, with Martin rumored to have cast votes for Ferguson. The piece praises the courteous contest and urges unity for the November ticket.
Editor thanks Hocking County voters for support in his campaign. The Lancaster Gazette reports record rainfall causing widespread flood damage across the county. Crops destroyed, cattle killed, fences and bridges washed away, and riverside homes flooded requiring row boats to reach residences. Water reached two feet in lower stories, with Niagara-like deluges along Cedar Hill pike. Lightning caused further harm as telephone lines failed.
Widespread flooding and wind damage hit Lancaster and surrounding townships. Lightning struck Maple Street Chapel and several factories while water from creeks and sewers flooded homes, roads, and the ball park. Trains were delayed or rerouted due to washouts, with multiple bridges carried away and tracks damaged. Dozens of buildings, barns, and livestock suffered losses, and residents evacuated or sheltered in place.
A powerful storm washed roadbeds and carried away a mall bridge on the Hocking Valley after enduring heavy waters through the night. Deed's mill weir at Eversile’s was damaged, H Graf's Lake street cellar was flooded, and livestock losses occurred as a Pleasantville man lost a hog to lightning while a Rushville resident reported a cow killed in the same storm.
J W Gabriel advertises the finest assortment of fireworks in Logan with low prices and strong discounts noted, promising a wide selection for Independence Day celebrations.
A historical notice listing special round trip excursion fares by rail to Colorado Utah South Dakota and other points with sale dates from June 23 or June 1 to September 10 1902. Tickets good for continuous passage and return on excursion dates with varying end dates. Includes Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Providence Rhode Island route details and dates.
Public notice lists various rail excursions from Ohio towns to locations such as Portland Maine Xenia Urbana and Lancaster with return validity dates in July and August. Fares shown include half fare and one and one third fare under accounts for Young People associations and ex pupils of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home and Chautauqua assemblies.
Notice to builders, bids will be received by the Clerk of the Board of Education of Falls Township, Hocking County, Ohio, by July 12 at 10 o’clock for the binding of a new frame schoolhouse. Bids must be accompanied by bid security and material and labor bonds. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Falls Township Board of Education, Hocking County, Ohio. Edwin Hartley, Clerk of Board. Date: June 19.
Notice to builders. Sealed bids will be received at the Clerk of the Board of Education Falls Township Hocking County Ohio at noon on July 1 1904 for repairing school houses sub-districts November 4 5 and 6 in town plan with a bid bond. By order of Education Falls Township June 19.
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