Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28


ord what it was, while industrial
accidents really show decrease in
number. The death rate of infants
under one year OF age was only 7l3
per month while 1900 live births
were reported during the same per-
iod of time. Influenza showed it's
terrible work with a record of 1,190
victims during the first six months
of 1925.
Pomerene Not A Candidate
No surprise was occasioned by the
recent announcement of former u.
S. Senator Atlee Pomerene to the
effect that he would not be candi-
date for the senatorial nomination
again this year. Senator Pomerene
is doing very well in the practice of
law, and has all the honor that there
is in being United States Senator
Democrats are casting over the state
for a strong candidate. They want
one that represents business, a man
who has been successful in his own
business, and who has some knowl-
edge of governmental affairs. Sever
al candidates have been mentioned,
but only one has so far received any
endorsement. That is Claude Meek
err, of this city, stalwart Democrat,
former newspaper man, and now a
highly successful financier. Mr..
Meeker, however, has not said as
yet that he will be candidate, and
because of recent illness, his friends
have not been active. 1t is believed,
however, that at the proper time the
candidacy of Mr.. Meeker will receive
strength from sources that may
compel him to accept the nomina-
tion. If he does, the Democrats,
and in fact every voter in Ohio will
know that he is in the race.
Politics
Political announcements of con-
siderable importance may now be
expected almost any day. The plans
of several, who expect to be candi-
dates on either of the party tickets,
are being well formulated. There
will be plenty of timber for both the
Republicans and Democrats of Ohio
to make their choice. In one or two
cases the candidates for office will
be determined probably before the
are made, so as to
eliminate as far as possible contests
at the polls in Augut when the pri-
maries are held. Outside of the
gubernatorial race the only an
nouncement of any candidacy has
been made by friends of Edward G..
Turner, who will, after several years
of profitable practice, make an effort
to be returned to office of attorney
general. And in this effort, 1t Is
said political leaders are virtually
agreed upon giving him the nomina-
tion without contest c. G.
Crabbe, the present attorney gener-
al, is not expected to ask further
honors at the present time. Whether
State Treasurer Day asks third
term or something higher, is not yet
certain A few friends are booming
him for governor, but others see
easier sailing in a third term for
treasurer. J. T. Tracey, state aud
itor, is expected to take leave of
absence from political activity when
his term expires after eight years
in office. In spite of rumors to the
it would not be surprising
to see Charles II. Lewis ask another
term as lieutenant governor. He
has been mentioned for the govern
orship, but those close to the Harp
ster editor and banker. think that
wait of another two years or more !
would not hurt his chances. Vic
Donahey is expected to be drafted
for third term. But even of this
there Is no positive assurance. 1t is
of course an odd on bet. He Is not /
only the leader of Ohio Democrats !
today, but followers of Jefferson !
and Wilson realize that the future !
Of Ohio's present governor is not to |
be- limited TO being chief executive !
Df the Buckeye state. But keep your /
ears close to the ground, and 1t
won't be long before something very
happens in a political
way. That Is unless all plans go
astray. And in competent hands, as
hey are today. really there isn't
much danger.
Would Recodify Criminal Code
Lawyers and judges all over the |
state are turning their eyes toward
Cincinnati this week when the Ohio
State Bar association Is to hold it's |
annual mid-winter conference.
Greater interest centers in this