Herbert Bigelow Commentary on Newspapers and Elections
Herbert Bigelow denounces newspapers as propaganda sheets funded by millionaire owners. He cites Cincinnati municipal election results where Republicans allegedly defeated the press. He asserts people distrust newspapers and praises politician Martin Davey for challenging such media influence.
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Martin Davey
Political Gossip Targets Local Figures and a National Committeeman
A scant item accuses County Democrats of poisoning public opinion and names Davey Bigelow and Herbert Bigelow as possible instigators. The writer mocks the tribe’s decline and complains about the boss of the old gang pursuing the National Committeeman, calling the situation a laugh.
One Precinct Worker Seeks Republican City Hall Control
A letter dated December 15 1935 from a Republican precinct worker to Frank Bonham chairing the Hamilton County Central Committee in Cincinnati urges Bonham to accept a chance to seize city government from the Democrats. The writer cites Times Star opposition and urges courage for a life time opportunity to favor the people. Aiming to mobilize party loyalty and oppose public utility controlled papers.
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Frank Bonham
Republican County Central Committee
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Ohio
Bonham
Taft
Times-Star
Charter
Democrats
Why Did You Go To Bigelow Why Pendleton Run Around
A colored woman recounts repeated refusals to work on a sewing job in the West End. She faces shifting offices, evasions, and delays at Pendleton Relief Headquarters and related agencies before finally receiving a welcome, prompting calls for a city authority to ensure equal pull for all. The piece critiques bureaucratic incompetence and accuses Pendleton of obstructing justice and promoting socialist disdain.
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Bigelow
Relief Headquarters
West End
Pendleton
Odd Fellows Temple
The
People’s Church
City Hall
When Hell Freezes Over in Republican Charter Strife
A column discusses a stark choice for Republicans amid Charterite clashes. It predicts no Republican councilman will rescue the Charterites, suggesting Doc Hagen would resign and the Republican machine could blow up, with possible Taft family divisions.
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Doc Hagen
Power Gang Again Targets Rev Bigelow in Fight
Ex Gov White started the sales tax just before leaving office, and Rev Bigelow faces the same Power Gang that has opposed him previously. The confrontation continues amid political strife.
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Rev. Bigelow
White
Coughlin or Townsend Decide in Local Primary Race
Citizens weigh which candidate to back as the primaries approach. The message urges choosing one man to nominate and warns that abstaining lets party machines run nominations for both tickets, reducing chances for true contenders.
Primary First Then Independent Second Strategy
The speaker advises trying to elect a candidate via a party primary first to gain party support and habitual votes. If the primary fails, nominate by petition and run as an independent. He urges not to wait and to attempt both paths, likening the approach to using a double barrel gun with two shots.
Councilman-elect Bigelow Calls for Broad Social Justice Program
The speaker urges Republican and Charterite supporters to back five demands for City Hall control. He warns against deals with Republicans and calls for a broader social justice platform. He invites readers to subscribe to the People's Voice at 211 Odd Fellow’s Temple.
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Charterites
Goldman
The
People's Voice
Odd Fellow’s Temple
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