The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-11-21
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS


CrystaIized into Editorial Association.
The cOnclaye of Democratic editors in
this city, yesterday, resulted in the for
nation of an organization to be known
as the Democratic Press Association of
Ohio, equipped with constitution full
roster of officers, and the purposes of the
body fully set forth. The object to be
sought by the OrganizatiOn-a mutual
understanding i'll regard to the matters
of interest to the Democratic press, and
q better acquaintance socially of its
members-is secured in this Association,
and it cannot but prove source of
power to the party in future political
contests. The need of some such pool
ing of issues" has been felt for long
time, and now that it Is practically ac-
cOmplished, we may look for the best re-
suits in the direction indicated.
The evening session, as that of the af-
teTnOOn, was held in the office of Secre-
tary Newman, cOnVening promptly at
o'clock. The important business trans
acted was the drafting and adoption of
constitution for the government of
the body, and after several hours dis
cussiOn this was attended to, although
it required much time to do so, as there
was a multiplicity of ideas as to the
best manner in which to frame the in
strument. As finally adopted it says the
organization shall be known as the
Democratic Press Association of Ohio;
that any Democratic editor or person
having a proprietary interest in any
Democratic paper of the state can be-
come member by paying a member
ship fee of 81. The object of the assO-
citation is the efuTtheTance and protection
of the interests of the Democratic press
of the state, and extending the influence
of the Democratic party. The annual
meeting for the election of officers and
the transaction of business shall occur
within thirty days after the holding OF
the Democratic State Convention, though
the President is empowered to call a
meeting any time when necessary or the
occasion requires. 1t also provides that
a committee shall be appointed to look
after the interests of the candidates
on the party tickets, with a view to
bring about concerted action in their
| behalf. The next meeting will be held
I in Columbus on Inauguration day.
When the question of election of Otfi-
| GERS was reached, the names of Mr.. Jno.
G.. DOren, Archie McGregOr and Elmer
White were proposed. MIR. DOren en-
| phatically ruled motion to elect him
by acclamatiOn out of order, and said
he was forced to decline. MesSrs. Nc
| GregOr and White also declined. Mr..
White was finally elected by acclama-
| tion.
Vice Presidents-JOhn g. DOren, of
Dayton; Archie McGTegOr of Canton.
cretary-rhOmas Wetzler, of Ian
caster.
Treasurer-HOn. Lecky Harper, of Mt.
| Vernon.
Executive Ommittee-Messrs. White,
DOren, MeGregOT, Wetzler and Harper.
Committee on Membership-JOhn G..
DOren, of Dayton; j. II. Newton of New
ark; II. H. McFadden of Steubenville.
COmpaign DOeuments-HOn.J JAS. New
man, j. K. Newcomer, S. S. Bloom, Danl
Flanagan and II. II. McFadden.
Advertising Agencies. II. Willis
ton, S. M. McMillen, w. A. Brown, H.
| Gravatt and ID. S. Fisher.
Finance. c. Mcpherson, j. K. New
conner, G. NJ. KentOn, Charles H. Math-
ews, J. V. Lawler.
| Revision and By Laws-F. B. Kampf,
W. G. Beebe, s. S. Bloom, G. Allen.
| About thirty-iVe gentlemen signed
the roll of membership.
After some discussion and interchange
of opinion, as to the method to be pur-
sued to secure the best results in the
| field which the association had chosen,
an adjournment was had.-COlumbus
Times, 18th.