Rouch for probate judge candidate profiled in Wooster history
The article profiles Mr. Rouch born in Plain township who studied at Wittenberg College and served in the 11th O V I. He endured prison as a prisoner of war, rose from private to lieutenant, practiced in Ohio and Wooster, served as Justice of the Peace, and earned respect in the profession. Supporters urge voters to back him for probate judge, noting his long, steadfast principles and public service.
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Rouch
Non “Roweh
Plain Township
Jacob Rouch
Wittenburg College
Springfield
Eemue
Jigtieutenant
Moeritorius
Gallent Bergiges
Troe
Ohio
Wobster
Wooster
German American Alliance backs Harmon for governor
The German American Alliance of Ohio, meeting in Columbus, passed resolutions urging members to support Judson Harmon for governor and the Democratic ticket. They seek liberal-minded women candidates for the state legislature and note liquor interests’ endorsement by groups including the Liquor League, Brewers' Association, Bartenders' Union, Beer Drivers Union, Bottlers Union, and Brewery Employes.
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Amercian
Liquor League
Brewers’ Association
German-American Alliance Bartenders’ Union Beer Drivers Union
Bottlers Union Brewery
Manufacturers & Dealers Associa
Religious groups back Harris in temperance push
The Cincinnati based Meddler reports broad church and religious bodies coordinating to support Governor Andrew L. Harris. Conferences including Methodist and United Brethren groups, plus state associations and newspapers like Religious Telescope, Western Christian Advocate, and Ohio Farmer endorse Harris for re election after a saloon control law passage.
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Ilies
Ty Ign
Greenfield
Andrew L. Harris
Harvis
Miami
Central Association of Universities
Religious Telescope
Western Christian Advocate
Ohio Farmer
Dr Kaufman for Wayne County Recorder on Republican ticket
Dr Kaufman a Plain township born Wayne county man with a Wooster College and university education, about thirty five, currently a letter carrier. He pledges full time service if elected, and his background as a mail carrier is noted alongside strong local popularity.
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Kaufman
Plain Township
Wayne County
Wooster Business College
Turat Tetter
Democrats Split Over Harmon Gubernatorial Campaign
A letter from Peter Witt of Cleveland to Judson Harmon accuses the nominee of ignoring party issues and alienating Democrats. Witt questions Harmon’s loyalty to reform, his abstention from the 1896 Bryan-led cause, and ties to Louie Bernard, urging clarity on his stance and political alliances. The piece notes notable defections like Tom Johnson and broader party disaffection.
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Judson Harmon
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Harmon
Peter ‘Witt
Cincinnati, CO
Bryan
Ohio
Louie
Louié
Bernard
Cincinnati
Witthintorio
Mocracy
Citi
Kean cited for judge bench by Wooster paper readers
In Wooster Ohio a Republican editor and reader praise W F Kean a candidate for Common Pleas Judge noting his strong judicial mind discipline and public service lineage His father served as a Delaware township justice and Kean's education at Wooster University and law training with McClure Smyser are highlighted along with his independent stance and temperament to uphold the bench.
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Wooster
Republican
Taft
W. F. Kean
Common Pleas
Delaware
Plain Township
Kean
the Wooster University
McClure & Smyser
Driddie
Republican Candidate for County Treasurer Frank Longenecker
Frank Longenecker, born and raised near Smithville in Green township, is presented as a Republican candidate for county treasurer. A veteran educator, he has taught in Rittman and Stithville, served as superintendent at Dalton for four years, and owns a 76 acre farm nearby. The piece highlights his schooling at Ohio Normal University, Wooster University work, and strong emphasis on self-reliance and farming.
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Wooster University
Rittman
Stithville
Dalton
Wayne County
Smithville
Change in Farm Prices Sparks Bankruptcy Fears
Farmers face risk of ruin from price swings, as historical comparisons show volatile wheat and meat markets. Data from 1892 to 1907 highlight high and low price ranges under different administrations, warning that a new shift could trigger widespread financial distress among producers.
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Cigteland
Cleveland
Chicago
McKinley
Industyés
Emanuel Wenger For Wayne County Commissioner
In Baughman township Emanuel Wenger is urged as the strong candidate to fill the Wayne county commissioner seat after 38 years without a local representative. The letter endorses Wenger as one of the best men for the post and urges voters to back him. It also endorses George D. Barnard as an efficient leading citizen who would serve the people with honor and strive for best results with minimal expense. Vote for him.
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Fey
Republica
Wooster
Colorado
Orrville Miling Co
Baughman Township
Orrville
Water Works Board
Griffith
Wayne County
Vie
Anfitty
Evidehcs
Egagurer
Longenecker
EMANUEL _ WENGER
Emanuel Wenger
Wenger
George D. Barnard
Barnard
Farmer Wenger Seeks Commissioners Seat for Baughman Township
The passage urges farmer Wenger from Baughman Township as the rightful choice for the commissioners' office, noting no representative from the township in 38 years. It stresses his prominence, qualification, and that electing a farmer from this township is a matter of justice.
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Emanuel Wenger
Baughman Township
Baughman
Wenger
Party Committee Sets Back Orr Gallagher Preference
Democratic committee weighs in on the judge race stating whether Gallagher or Orr is favored. The statement signals internal party alignment as the contest divides supporters and shapes the forthcoming election posture.
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Democratic Committee
Gallagher
Orr
Judge Orr
Mr. Orr
Election address from a Wayne County candidate for Congress
A veteran county commissioner seeks support as he runs for Congress in the 17th District, covering Coshocton Holmes Licking Wayne counties. He asks gentlemen to consider backing him, stressing a record of six years’ service and duties performed for the county.
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Wayne ‘County
Congress
Couries
Coshocton Holmes
Licking
Wayne
Tortha Tahonar
Fontribata
Zimmerman's Candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner
A county watchdog view on the Board of County Commissioners. John W. Zimmerman of Chippewa township is highlighted as a solid business figure with hardwood lumber and hardware ventures, touted to represent the Republican minority and curb graft while running on a platform of modern business methods for taxpayers.
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Board of County Commissioners
Pean Yee
Wayne County
Peoplec
John W. Zimmerman
Chippewa Township
Zimmerman
W. A. Huffman
Chippewa
Misrepresentations in Mt Vernon Banner spark protest
A Mt Gilead Ohio article dated Oct 22 1908 accuses the Mt Vernon Banner of publishing vile misrepresentations to oppose Judge Spear in a state senate race influenced by liquor interests. The nonpartisan senatorial committee led by C L Russell and F B McMillin defends Spear and exposes falsehoods while noting his planned retirement from the probate office.
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Mt. Gilead
Ohio
Mt. Vernon
Spear
Thompson
Ohio Brewers’ Association
Vernon
Anti-Saloon League
uZreason
Judge Spear
Spiear
Cope
Wwe
Santi
Lastswweeek’s
Jude
Tle
C. L. Russell
F. B
McMillin
Second Term Favored For Kosier Infirmary Director
The piece urges reelecting Ww. D. Kosier as infirmary director, praising his administration, finances, and oversight. It also endorses Alfred Tanner and M. M. Fowler as Republican candidates for board directors, and urges voters to support Group for clerk of courts.
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D. Woosier
Jeter
Mirek Kees
Kosier
Dle
Alfred Tanner
M. M. Fowler
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