Campaign rhetoric and political shifts reported in midwest letters
The item catalogs campaign verse by a Shawnee county Illinois teacher and notes editorials from Pittsburg papers backing Harrison and protection. It tallies swings of Democrats toward free trade, mentions Chauncey Depew and Cleveland’s tariff stance, and lists weekly general news events across Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania with violent incidents, elections, and Centennial preparations.
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Shawnee County
Illinois
Cleveland
Grover
Pittsburg
Blaine
Harrison, Morton
Protection
W. D. Moore
Chas. F. McKenna
Arthur L. Pearsson
Frank 8. Heath
Frank Cowan
United States
Cowan
Pennsylvania Democracy
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Chauncey M. Depeew
Tribune
New York City
Chicago
Congress
John Stuart Mill
Judge Russell
Middleport
Meigs County
Strike Among Cincinnati Rolling Mills Impacts 1500 Workers
A strike by about fifteen hundred employees of the Cincinnati Covington and Newport rolling mills follows wage cuts tied to the free trade agitation. The piece notes Democratic pauses on the Mills bill until after the presidential election and cites political strategy. The Cincinnati Centennial Exposition opened grandly yesterday.
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Harvey Rogers
Brazil
Ind
George Thornbury
Plymouth
Robert B. Burt
Wheeling
W. Va
Central Hotel
Covington
Cincinnati
Thomas Fisher
Butler
Pendleton County
Augusta
Gia
Newport
Messenger
Congress
Kelley
Family Blood Purifier Claim Promises Cure All Ailments
The advertisement touts Wood's Prescription as a universal blood purifier that cures serofula eczema tetter rheuma and diseases from impure blood or diseased kidneys. It cites a world leading chemist certificate and claims many thousands have proven its worth with sale through C B Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooch
C. B. Hender
Torch for political processions promoted by Steiner firm
A recently enhanced torch suitable for political processions is being marketed as durable and affordable. The firm of W. J. Steiner & Co located at No. 87 St. York City invites inquiries by letter for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Zoological Garden
Buenos Ayres
New York
Africa
O. W. Williams
Cheater Hill
St. James Catholic
McConnelsville
Malta
W. J. Steiner & Co
York City
Farrell Drawing Update Stirs Local Interest
A brief notice reports Farrell drawing attention as results noted in a local event. Community rows emphasize timing and potential outcomes amid ongoing discussions in the town.
Republican Club movement gains momentum nationwide
The Republican Club movement, started months ago, gains new momentum after Harrison and Morton nominations. It spreads rapidly with over a million enrolled voters likely as campaigns progress, driven largely by the younger party members. The trend signals Republican victory and enduring conviction on key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Harrison and Morton
Republican Party
Boston Transcript shifts stance on Harrison and Morton
The Boston Transcript, long an advocate for Cleveland, now endorses Harrison and Morton. Once the most sincere civil service reform advocate among independent papers, it drops Cleveland as the political drift continues nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Cleveland
Harrison
Morton
Transcript
Sherman and Foraker to spend Fourth in Cincinnati
The Ohio State Journal notes Senator Sherman and Governor Foraker will celebrate the Fourth in Cincinnati. Murat Halstead and Richard Smith will escort them to the St Nicholas for a toast, offering a chance for a reporter to swap roles briefly.
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Ohio State Journal
Sherman
Gov. Foraker
Cincinnati
Murat Halstead
Richard Smith
St. Nicholas
Enny
Chicago
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Dan
Drum
Harper’s Weekly
Sudduth
Harris
Mort
Jesse Johnson
Indianapolis
Mike Williams
Allen Campbell
Oregon
John Adams
Logansport
Adams
Marvin Stewart
Harlan, Ky
Altoona
Pennsylvania Road
Thomas B. Lincoln
Elkton
Andrew Kertz
Alice Rand
New Albany
Clara Williams
Jacob Kahlenbeck
Huntington
Theodore Lorrenzo
Samuel 8
Brown
Northpoint
L. I
Sheridan
Washington
Swatara
Monquitt
Mass
Porter
Indiana
Lew Wallace
Macungle
James McFinnigan
Birmingham
Ala
Mr. Blaine
Scotland
Cluny Castle
Layeness
Ohio Supreme Court
Marion County
Ezra Lee
Baltimore and Ohio
Newark
Xenia
The
Ohio Geological Survey
Bellefontaine
Theodore Wentz
Sutton
Neb
Ironton
Petersburg
Ohio State Archery Association
Wyoming
Urichsville
Corporation
Fort Washington
Frederick Hilbrecht
Chillicothe
Cambridge
Columbus
Baltimore & Ohio
Ohio
George Ball
Tiffin
Democratic National
St. Louis
Allen G. Thurman
Covernor Foraker
Mt Vernon
William Henary Harrison
Winnie
Zanesville
Elga Boring Counties
MEIGS
Middleport Herald
F. C. Russell
Pomeroy
Harrison and Morton Club
Lewis Nease
Syracuse
Oren Hysell
Thomas Fork
Pomeroy Telegraph
Will S. Hoy
Pt. Pleasant
Julia Haskins
F. F. Fletcher
Gettysburg
Russell
Dan Russell
Fourth District
Chester Township
Elizabeth Archer
Devil Hole Creek
I. H. Henderson
A. F. McCowan
Bradbury
John Heoehel
Ously
Roedel
Snivel Service Administration
I. W. Putnam
Washington County
Marietta Knights of St. George
Fountain Grove
Vincent
Zanesville and Ohio Railroad
Marietta
Putnam Light Artillery
A. Hackman
Centennial Hall
Northwest Territory
New Lexington
Perry County Court House
Owen B. Ream
Somerset
Anna Law
New Lexington Tribune
S. B. McClellan
Ozark Hotel
Lebanon
Missouri
Colorado
Somerset Press
Hocking
Peter Farrell
Logan
Koights
Roman Catholic Union Knights of
S T. John
Louisville
Levit. Burgess
Supreme Court
George B. Okey
A. BE. Pree
A. Woodworth
Otic University
Farrell
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