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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a local post office notice from Ohio with names such as MomMinn? J B Dollison and merchant matter. text is incomplete and unclear. The readable elements suggest a routine postal or commercial notice referencing local individuals and a proprietor.
A historic county ticket lists Hhank P Marvin for Probate Judge, Wright for Clerk of Courts, Nunemaker for Treasurer, Allen R McBroos for Prosecuting Attorney, Wey Murl Tal for Commissioner, Win van Corree for Surveyor, James Pavia for Coroner. Obituary notes Jon M Buchanan born August 10 1887 in Lancaster County died near South Bloomingville Ohio July 9 1902 leaving a large family. funeral at M E Church with Rev Nichols and Job 4 14 referenced.
The Democratic State Central Committee meeting in Columbia fixed the convention site at Cedar Point near Sandusky. Officers named include elector chairman Tom L. Johnston, secretary Will Tomlison, and sergeant-at-arms William J. Williams. The Kilbourne vote basis set Senate apportionment as part of the convention plan amid Panama canal debates, with Spooner amendment and $130 million to finish the canal cited.
A June 26 commentary denounces Edward VII's coronation as a relic of medieval pomp, arguing it mars progress for the English people. It likens the king to a fat actor in pirate-like regalia and notes a crowd of knee breeches and swords symbolizing a ruling elite.
The piece argues that some Republican senators claim Theodore Roosevelt thinks himself better than his party. It contends the president’s honesty and sincerity remain, while his judgment and policies, though misaligned with opponents, reflect head rather than heart errors. Senators see ongoing conflict between personal character and party aims.
Reports from South Africa praise the Boers as a great people who hastened to subscribe to the treaty. They united behind the new government, earned world admiration for strategy and bravery, and gained global sympathy in defeat through self restraint. The piece argues wise British policy should avoid restricting citizenship to create good future citizens.
The Brooklyn man Cornelius H. Du Bois held a Mutual Life policy for 86000 with a 297 annual premium. He paid for ten years in cash and the policy paid up. Dividends accumulated to 86076 by his death on November 9, yielding a total return of 8100 above premiums. The claim settles at 11076, with total premiums paid 2970, a 3.72 return per dollar. E. B. Comtey Agt Logan Ohio.
Arrangements are under way in Logan for six top attractions to appear this winter. The Central Lyceum Bureau of Columbus will furnish acts including Mendelssohn Malo Rares and Marguerite Smith the child impersonator Sibyl Sammis Grand Concert Company Thomas McClary Bostelmann String Quartette with Carl Grance and Durno The Myesteriona magician and Melvin Robinson presenting David Garrick. A canvas is being made to guarantee 5000 tickets and early signs show strong demand.
B. and O S W advertise beat line routes from Cincinnati to Pacific Coast points every Tuesday and Friday with palatial coaches and Pullman cars. Agents in Chillicothe and Cincinnati list rates and timetable inquiries.
Essay heavy on protectionist critique, citing Mr Patterson’s House speech and various journals from the 1890s to attack protective tariffs. It argues domestic prices exceed foreign prices by 10 to 100 percent, claims farmers suffer, and calls for tariff repeal while citing expert opinions and letters from industrial figures. It ends with a note on railroad safety and a cold joke about a frozen fugitive.
London reports cold and rainy weather across central Europe with heavy storms in France Germany Austria and Belgium causing crop damage. In Hungary northern and eastern regions face serious floods as the Szamos river overflows. Intense cold covers Russia Spain and other areas. Madrid announces a Cuban republic minister appointment.
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