The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-07-03
Editorin1 Conrontion.


The Editors of the 18th and 10Th districts met
in Convention at the Opera House in the city of
Canton, on Thursday aftern oon June 26th, 1878.
President Harris opened the meeting with a
brief congratulatory address, after which the
minutes of the previsus meeting were read and
Roll Of members present D Harris, Demo-
cratic Press, Ravenna; W A Birchard, Constitu-
tion, Warren; c Il Mathews, Ohio Democrat, New
Phlladelp phiR w Gillespie, Local, Alliance; V
Lawler, Carol Co Chronicles c Taylor, Massil-
lon; Mcdonald, Independent, Niles; E HOl-
loWay, Register, COlumbiana w BroWnlee,
News, Canheld; Josiah Hartzel, Repository and
Republican, Canton; VIM RiteZel, Chronicle,
Warren; W K Brown, Monitor, Alliance; J Frest
New Lisbon; Graham, Chronicle, N Phiadel-
phia; McGregOr, Stark Co Democrat; P C Young
Buckeye State, New Lisbon; James A Estill,
Holmes Co Farmer; X Ruukenbrod; Salem Re-
publican; r Mossgrove, Free Press, Alliance !;
W Hart, Free Press, Alliance; 8 Weaver, Com
mOrcial, Minerva; 6 Woods, Ohio Patriot New
Lisbon, John MeGregcr, Stark Co Democrat /;
Robert Folger Massillon; Cuneo, Republican,
sandusky; Saxton, Canton
On motion of Mr.. Holloway, committee Of
three were appointed to nominate officers for the
ensuing year.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen,
upon this committee Messrs. Holloway, Gillespie
and Mcdonald.
On molten of Mr. AIcGregor, a COMMITTEES of
hye were appointed on business and resolutiOns.
The following gentlemen were appointed upon
this committee by the Convention Messrs,
Ritezel kukenbrod, Gillespie, Brownlee and
A report was made by the Treasurer, to the
Convention, which. was accepted
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NJ, June 9th.
The Convention met pursuant Ito adjournment
in the Parlors of the st Cloud. Hotel on Friday
afternoon, June 18th, at 1:3O P. NJ.
The committee appointed to nominate officers
reported as follows For President, Josiah Hart
zell Vice President, @ Young; Secretary and
Treasurer, F @ Mcdonald
The report was accepted, and the nominees
were unanimously elected by the convention
The committee on resolutions and business
submitted the following which were adopted:
1. Res0tUed, That we approve of the total Rbo-
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2. ResoLU6d, That we re-afhrm the following res
olution adopted At the late state editorial eOnven
uon requesting our representatives and senators
in Congress to favor and support an amendment
to the present postal law graduating the rates OF
newspaper postage, as in their judgment may be
equitable in its operation the newspaper press,
namely: rate within the county where the pa
per is published; rate within the Congression-
al district, and outside OF the county where the
paper is published rate within the state, and
outside Of the county where the paper is Publish-
paper is published-snd also to amend the pos
tai laws so as to prevent evasion Of postage on
newspapers by means Of express carriages.
3. Resolved, That members Of Congress will
violate the spirit and purpose of the new law in
attempting any eVasisn of its provisions, by vo-
stamps, as part Of their usual allowance Of sta
tionary.
4. ResolUsd, That newspaper publishers cannot
with due regard to their business interests, re-
duee the price of their subscription by deduct
ing postage on their regular rates
s. ReSOlUed, That as members Of the n. E. o.
Editorial Association, especially those who are
in the same Congressional, Judicial and Senate
rial Districts, we continue, as heretofore, the
mutual exchange of papers,
6. ReSOLUed, That we return TO the oitizens of
Canton eur cordial thanks for their hospitable
reception, the most bountiful and elegant enter
tainment extended to us during our stay in
their midst, and congratulate them on the
marked prosperity OF the extensive Dnanufac tur-
ing enterprises, which has gained their city an
enyiable distinction, As one Of the most prosper
Gus in the State.
Z. ReselUed, That the visiting members Of this
association acknowledge themselves under es-
pecial obligations to the gentlemen connected
with the press OF Canton, for the liberal pEoYis-
ion made, to render our visit pleasant in all its
features.
Rssolued, That BIessrs. Reitzel and McGregor
be requested to furnish copy of the orRtion and
poem delivered At the Editorial banquet to the
pres1, for publication.
Resolved, That the Counties of TuscarAWas,
Wayne, Holmes and Knox, be added to the ter
ritory embraced by this Association, and that the
publishers in the same be cordially requested TO
attend our meetings and participate in their de-
ibeI ations.
On motion it was resolved that the next meet
ing Of the Association, be held At Salem on the
first Thursday and Friday in June next.
On molten Mr.. McGregor was appointed Ora
tor and Mr.. Matthews Poet for the next meeting
On motion Mr.. Frost was continued as a Com
mittee of one to procure Statistics and history
of tbs Press in Ohio. and to report At the next
meeting.
on motion, the meeting adjourned.
s. D. HARRIS, President.
W. A. BIRcHAED, Secretary.