McLean Residence Camp Bears Aristocratic Air in Columbus
The Crmemaati 1889 city directory notes John H. McLean, Cincinnati Enquirer proprietor, as president of the Washington Gas Light Co. He uses the Ohio palace car as a Columbus residence during gubernatorial camps, brings eight Washington servants, and selects a Kelley residence on East Broad Street as his base. McLean, worth about 15 million, is blamed for flaunting wealth while courting plain folks.
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John H. McLean
Cincinnati ,Enquirer
Vinestreat
Washington
City Directory
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Washington Gas Light Co
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Columbus
Ohio
McLean
Kelley
East Broad Street
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Kelley House
John R. McLean
Ex Governor Foster Endorses Nash in Ohio GOP Clash
Ex Governor Charles Foster, long a GOP stalwart in Ohio, urges support for Judge Nash to unite the party and avert a Democratic victory. He warns that a Nash governorship would refrain from factional patronage and keep Ohio prosperous, while Democratic triumph could chill investment and revive national disputes from 1892.
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Charles Foster
Ohio
Fostoria
Nash
Foster
McLean
Columbus
Wan
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Judge Nash
Zanesville
McKinnes
Thurman and McLean clash over power and leg clipping
The Ohio Democratic episode recalls John K. McLean breaking the Ohio delegation to thwart Thurman in 1834, with Thurman quipping that an Ohio man under four and a half feet seeks to shorten others. The piece also notes Bryan era currency debates and McLean’s anti trust stance affecting Washington politics.
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Bow
McLean
Ohio
G. Thurman
Grover Cleveland
John KR. McLean
Thurman
Enquirer
Johnny Mclean
Pendleton
Ward
Johnny
Exquirer editor McLean rebuked by Irish leader in office clash
The Chicago Irish American recalls an interview where John R. McLean allegedly cursed the Irish and ordered General W G Halpin from his office. Col. Cockerel and the writer witnessed the scene as Halpin defended the Irish people and denounced the insult.
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McLean
W. G. Helpin
Chicago
John Hartley
John R. McLean
Exquirer
W. G. Halpin
Irish Vindicator
Cockerel
General Halpin
AicLean
Asset grab near Washington shows 1900s real estate ploy
John R. McLean used a rising city to attract Black homeowners on cheap outer lands near Washington. He and firms offered loans to upgrade life with horses carriages fine clothes and a fashionable image. Within a few years many loans turned risky as value surged.
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John BR. Melean Es
Washington
D.C
McLean
Ohio
McKinner
John R. McLean
McLean blamed for dispossessing poor residents in Ohio
The passage accuses John R. McLean of controlling a large block of property bought at mortgage default by a bargain when the mortgages came due. It claims the mortgages forced poor Black residents from their homes, swelling McLean's fortune while the affected community suffers, and alleges he seeks to pose as a friend of the race to Ohio voters.
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John R. McLean
Ohio
William Meixinley
Republican Party
Fracking county WCTU condemns governor candidate ad
The Frackin county Women’s Christian Temperance Union adopted a resolution denouncing the Cincinnati Enquirer for its so called Personal column and advertising, urging removal of its brazen advertisements. They condemn the candidate for governor for allowing such literature and urge management to strike the ads from the paper.
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DD. Cardemp
Heer Rvogal
Solanum
Frackin
He Wormatt
Christian Temperance Union
Cingionati Enquirer
Cimeinnach Enquirer
Cinecinnadi
Browuel
Altgeld and Lincoln in a Cooper Union controversy
Boho J Leorx contrasts the Anateliat with the martyr President Lincoln and criticizes Democratic speakers for not recognizing Lincoln’s legacy. John J Lentz at the Cooper Union meeting likens Altgeld to Lincoln’s era, sparking blame toward Democratic leaders for misreading Lincoln’s beliefs and aims.
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Boho J. Leorx
Pesident
Lincoln
John J. Lentz
Cooper Union
New York
Jefferson
Ageld
Washington
Jackson
Altgelt
Union
Altgeld
Debate on Philippine Policy and Tariff Stand
A catechism outlines the Philippine insurrection and anti expansionism. Senator Lindsay argues American dominion will not harm rights and will end despotism in the Philippines. Ex mayor Grace supports protective tariffs as central to national growth and strength.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Atlanta Constitution
Philippines
William Lindsay
Kentucky
American Bar Association
Buffalo
William R. Grace
New York
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Bryan Attacks Foreign Born Voters and Secret Alliances
The article accuses W. J. Bryan of insulting foreign born voters by claiming they cannot grasp free silver. It says Bryan and McLean’s allies drafted a Ohio Democratic platform plank alleging a secret England Republican alliance, printed to mislead what the author calls ignorant voters. The piece notes praise for German and Irish intelligence by past Republican administrations and dismisses the alleged secret alliance as non existent.
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W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Ohio Democratic
England
McLean
Ryan
Republican Party of
Ohio
Germany
Henchioce
Pantaloon Factory Cutting Line Sparks Outcry in South
A New Orleans clothing dealer describes a factory cutting line for cheap garments sold to African Americans. He details a rapid process with a driven knife, cloth sections, and automated sewing steps, noting the swift payment flow and gas-heated rollers that ready items for stock. Production has quadrupled in several large factories over four to five years.
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New Orleans
Athens County Ohio Proclamation on Election Date Change
The sheriff of Athens County Ohio announces a public notice by proclamation regarding the change of election timing from October to November for state and county elections. The notice cites Ohio statutes and an act by the federal assembly as the legal basis for the schedule shift and urges qualified electors to note the updated election period.
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Women Workers and Morality: Wright Challenges Myth
Statistician Carroll D. Wright argues that work and immorality are not linked. He cites an official study of 2,366 fallen women across 22 cities showing many came from housework, hotel work, sewing, dressmaking, cloak and shirt factories, with regular employment tied to steadier conduct.
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Carroll D. Wright
Chicago Chronicle
United States
Ohio Statewide Judicial and Executive Ballot Summary
Statewide electoral notice lists one candidate for Governor, one for Lieutenant Governor, one for Treasurer, one for Auditor, one for Attorney General, one for Judge of the Supreme Court, and one for Member of the Board of Public Works. The names appear garbled in places. Official duties and offices referenced include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Supreme Court Judge, and State Board of Public Works.
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State of
Ohio
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Ohi
Board of Public Works
Srember
Board of Pullin Works
Kia
Tehouse Agreed with Him at Brownleigh Supper
A brief exchange shows Tehouse agreeing with a guest at Brownleigh during a country visit as they remark on a rare, satisfying supper and light banter between Johnnie and others about the meal.
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Tehouse
Brownleigh
Johnnie
Fle Hast
Lightest Tuobnng Tubing Weighs One Pound Per Three Thousand Feet
Nickel aluminium tubing claims the lightest ever made with three thousand feet weighing only one pound. The announcement highlights exceptional density reduction for lightweight construction and engineering applications.
District Officers State Senator Race Summary
State Senator race in the Ninth Fourteenth Joint Senatorial District includes Athens, Fairfield, Yoking Ninth District, and Washington, Morgan parts of Noble and Monroe Fourteenth District. Voters choose one candidate for a state senator in this district configuration.
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Genera Assembly
Gro Yor
Athens
Fairfield
Yocking
Washington, Morgan
Noble and
Monroe
Athens County Officials Contested Roles Nominated
Voters face multiple county races as candidates seek roles including Representative to the General Assembly, Probate Judge, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff and Treasurer for Athens County. Ballots list single nominees for each contested office.
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Athens
Attornney
Office of Prosecuting
County of
Real Estate Assessors Named for Multiple Townships
A historic notice lists numerous real estate assessors by township and area names. The document names Athens ton ship Atevan Bein Canaan Carthy Dover Lermw Loc Trin Troy Water Yok among others with varying spellings. The list appears administrative and ceremonial in nature, naming the commissioned roles and jurisdictions.
Election Board Procedures For Polls And Ballots
The text outlines poll inspection and vote counting rules including who may be present in the polling place, how poll books are to be certified, and the sequence of actions after closing. It mentions the president, judges, clerks, poll inspectors, and ballots to be destroyed or preserved, referencing party procedures and certification requirements.
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Tetale
Srieenie
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Aden
Athens
Ohio
Anno Bomini
Minety-N Inc
C. H. Porter
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