McKinley Victory Headlines from Ohio and West Virginia
The Ohio official count shows McKinley 543 918 votes to Bryan 474 882 with a 69 083 plurality. West Virginia records McKinley ahead by 21 039 and Governor White ahead by 18 357, amid commentary on pre election vote trading and party loyalty. The piece also praises military drill at Ohio University and Thanksgiving reflections.
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Ohio
McKinley
Bryan
1896
West Virginia
White
Wheeling Intelligenter
Monroe County
Vin
What the election means for McKinley speech in Philadelphia
President McKinley praised the November election results in Philadelphia noting the referendum on the gold standard, industrial independence, and broader markets as a people’s declaration. He dismissed personal or party triumphs, emphasizing collective government consent and policy direction.
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McKinley
Philadelphia
Camgu
Thanksgiving Day 1900 Reflections From an American Economist
The article lists hopes for the coming era after Bryanism and free silver, envisioning four more years of employment and wages, a unified Pacific coast with New England for protection, and a lasting peace under Republican leadership. It comments on figures like Pettigrew and Henderson and notes Tammany’s influence as croiser.
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Dick Croker
Supreme Court
Fair Land
wEace
Kansas
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
New England
Pettgrew
Henderson
South
Bryan
Tammany
Croiser
Re Organization Advice From Congressman Catchings
The article cites Mississippi Congressman Catchings offering reform guidance for the Democratic Party after its November defeat. Key points urge dropping free silver fusionism and imperialism chatter, focusing on taxation, tariff reform, trust control, ICC powers, local self government, and keeping the presidential candidate home during campaigning.
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Democratic Party
Catchings
Mississippi
Philippines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Steering Committee Names In Republican Program
Washington report lists Senators Alison Hanna Spooner Hale McMillan Elkins and Wolcott as the steering committee to shape the Senate Republican legislative plan. It notes Senate guidance aims for careful debate unlike the House rule process and mentions the Nicaragua Canal bill already advanced.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Legislative agenda and naval bill plans before holiday recess
Steering committee will decide which major measures advance, with the army reorganization and shipping bills likely to pass before recess. Hull and officials work to draft the army bill while the tax reform bill targets stamp taxes, with beer and tobacco spared. The Isthmian Canal commission favors Nicaragua, urging a canal favorable to the U S and cheaper than Panama. The White House backs an international commission on China to set fair demands and a workable indemnity.
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House
Senate
Senate Military Committee
Hull
Hense Military Committee
Washington
War Department
Army
Payne
Dalzell
Hopkins
Ways and Means Committee
Gage
McKinley
Hay
Pekin
China
The
Hague
International Commission
Germany
Isthmian Canal Commission
Nicaragua
Panama
Congress
Nicaragua Canal
Out of Town News Contints From Bigy S Page
Uncle Simeon Buck, ill for some time, is improving. James Elliott and Meda Lefavor visitants, Tup pers Piaing guests. William Hawk Pratt's Park visits Simeon Buck. Farmers husked corn before the heavy storm. Rev Kilpatrick held a protracted meeting at Asbury chapel. meeting closed last Friday night.
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Simeon Buck
James Elliott
Guysville
Meda Lefavor
Alfred
Hull
Joseph Lant
Wiliam Hawk
Pratt's Park
Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs. James B Crawford and sister in law Anna Crawford of Canaan visited Mrs. Crawford's mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hull. Anna Crawford's birthday party was spoiled by bad weather. Wade Lawrence of Guysville visits his grandfather Moses Lawrence. Devore of Sistersville hunted quail. B A Hobson delivered trees to Guysville. George E Caylor seeks farmers for a planned creamery. Miss Cora Magoon returned from Harrison county. Dr W B Hartnell and wife visit Beverly as Watt helps the boys bag rabbits and quail. Addie Carlton improves after weeks at Walnut Hills Hospital. N S Buck, horse buyer, was in town but sickly. Christain Endeavor Society held a social at Rev Williams's residence. proceeds 85 50.
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Wade Lawrence
Guysville
Moses Lawrence
C. R. Devore
Sistersville
B. A. Hobson
George E. Caylor
Cora Magoon
Harrison County
W. B. Hartnell
Beverly
Watt
Walnut Hills’ Hospital
Addie Carlton
N.S. Buck
Christain Endeavor Society
Williams
Local Notices From Ireland Visitors and Accidents
John Morrison visited friends in Athens last week and others called on friends over the weekend. D.S. Morrison moved to a new farmhouse. C. W. Tippie returned home from Groagwell. J.E. Cubbinson in Meigs county spent Sunday at home. E. L. Barrows working for B and O S W in Hillsboro was home over Sunday. Mr and Mrs R. L. Davis visited Mrs Blair near Frost Thursday. E. E. Dunfee recovering from fever. Jd. E. Baily called to Meigs county Thursday for his grandmother’s death. C. G. Dodd on a bicycle near Little Hocking had a bad fall but was not seriously hurt.
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John Morrison
Athens
Frank Dodd
D.S. Morrison
C. W. Tippie
Groagwell
J.E. Cubbinson
Meigs County
E. L. Barrows
Hillsboro
R. L. Davis
Here
Funeral Etiquette for Undertakers From a 19th Century Guide
Guidance on funeral conduct emphasizes punctuality, restrained speech, weather appropriate attire, and orderly processions. Tips cover coordinating with preachers and pallbearers, signaling directions discreetly, and providing obituaries to the preacher.
Cautionary Advice From a Past Era on Funeral Etiquette
A dated fragment advises choosing a discreet substitute to read the service and outlines proper roles for the preacher and others. It warns against overtly directing the ceremony and cautions the undertaker to refrain from managing the service. The notice also includes a medical ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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W. Grove
Receiver's Sale of Planing Mill Property in Athens Ohio
Saturday December 8 1900 at 2 pm the planing mill property of the late Guitteah and Connert will be sold. Located on Central Avenue Athens Ohio the building and machinery are offered under leases with terms of sale by Silas E Hedges receiver. Attorneys Lewis Sayre and C D Horking handle notices. Nov 29 to Dec 6 1900.
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Guitteah & Connert
Céntral Avenue
Athens
Ohio
Caen
Silas E. Hedges
Lewis & Sayre Anp C.D Horking
Attys
Athens Seeks Electric Street Railway Line in Athens Ohio
The Athens Nelsonville and Hocking Valley Pendon Company seeks council approval to construct and operate a single or double track electric street railway within Athens village and county. Proposals are due by a listed deadline. The project includes electric light heat and power supply within the village limits.
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Athens Nelsonville & Hocking Valley Pendon Company
Vsage
Athens
Athens County
Ohio
Tmission
Corporation
Canal Streets
I Canal Street
Second Street
Central Avenue
State Street
Cemetery Street
Union Street
Court Street
Washington Street
Onio
Ite
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Fred W. Bush
Corbin
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Grosvenor
James Shepard
Ohio University
United States
Republican Party
Bigy
James B. Crawford
Anna Crawford
Canaan
Coolville
Ireland
the Undertaker
Paul
Nantaiy
Sam Summer
Sam Sommer
Stewart Building
Iis
Grones & Link
Court House
Sen
Pantie Golden
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