29 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
1
Garbled OCR text discusses Falls Township waters, Tin q Queatton, Celina, and legal battles. Mentions Avago Matt, Pattie Watts, Huy, and a November date. Indicates court action, possible libel claims, and ongoing proceedings with named individuals amid a chaotic narrative.
Picketed pork five cents a pound at O O Pierce. Cough remedies, tonics, and laxatives advertised. Shilohs Cure touted as preventive for coughs and croops. Clover Root Pea and similar tonics marketed for purification and digestion. Local notices invite readers to participate in excursions and call for patronage.
The document alleges that Democratic and Republican officials and candidates conspired to influence Populist sheriff candidate Hocking County by offering payments or favors to withdraw. Witness Lanning testifies that Stephan, a Populist commissioner candidate, discussed promises from Republicans and noted offers of expenses, fines, and gifts if he stayed in or withdrew from the race. The sworn statements name Marion Allstadt and Dr. Dennison as involved or solicited, with dates in October 1907.
An unreadable OCR fragment references politicians and general political topics. The legible portions mention Republicans and impersonation of authority, but no clear event or identifiable names. The piece appears as garbled historical newspaper text with no coherent report to summarize.
The piece reports on efforts to smear Horace L. Chapman as connected to labor unrest at the Columbus Bicycle Company. Jay F. O'Donnell and George C. Urlin with others deny Chapman’s involvement, stating he had no control or insider status. The text condemns manipulation of campaigns and warns readers to guard against fraud at the polls.
A Canal Fulton letter thread debates Governor candidate Chapman on organized labor and bicycle issues. W T Keely defends Chapman as courteous but cuts ties to party bias, while local notices warn workers of wage cuts at Carnegie’s Pittabung plant and reference McKinley prosperity.
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