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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1896

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McKinley Rally Draws Thousands Under Rain in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth Ohio an immense crowd packed meetings at the Grand Opera House and Kendall Hall despite heavy rain. Senator Sherman and Kentucky Governor Worthington spoke, praising tariff protection and free silver policy, as Ironton Girls Glee Club performed and a large parade wrapped up the day.

John C. Homer Jud A. C. Thompson Second Street Senator Sherman McKinley Hobart Democratic Party A. C. Thompson Ironton Girls’ Glee Club Sherman Chinley United States Kendall Hall Lee Ironton Worthington Kentucky Opera House Albert Douglass Chillicothe Kendall Hall W. W. Savage Wilminon Congressman Pugh Ss Cloch Judge Thompson Chas. Kinney Elias Crandall Jackson Gregg Albert McFarland Los Ange Times Col. Sikes Thirty-third Ohio Fenton Jackson Glee Club

Douglass lauds McKinley and rails against Altgeld at rally

The speech criticizes William Jennings Bryan and praises McKinley as the people's candidate. Douglass condemns Altgeld and calls for law enforcement, while Senator Sherman receives a loud ovation for defending silver and gold policy and recalling past monetary acts. The address mentions Chicago riots of 1894 and promises a Bryan defeat.

Bryan Plan Chicago Altgeld United States Bryan Se United.tes Douglass Bey Erman

Union Veterans Legion Encampment Opens with National Officers Voting

Washington hosts the eleventh National Encampment of the Union Veterans Legion as delegates arrive from Cincinnati Newark and Indianapolis. A business meeting and monster parade precede a Cleveland reviewed ceremony with Mt Vernon excursion. Candidates for National Commander are McGinley Calahan and Donahue.

Commercial Tribune Washington Union Veterans Legion Cincinnati George C. James D Spooter J. B. Roemer George W. Bhlson Nas Frank Bruner Simeon Butler B. F. Maybrough Wm. T. Burton Thos Herron Thomas B. Fitz Fred Liebtag Cleveland Mt. Vernon Thomas J. McGinley Philadelphia J. J. Calahan Buffalo John T.donahue Wilmington Del

McKinley Backing Prompted Crawford Store Reopen

Dougal P Crawford, a St Louis dry goods merchant, fired 13 workers for planning to vote for Bryan and Sewall. He now announces he will reinstate them and reopen his Crawford & Co store at 1 p.m. on November 3, inviting all to return to their former positions with no salary loss.

ST. Louis Dougal P. Crawford Bryan Sewall McKinley Crawford & Co

National Live Stock Association Discusses Foreign Discrimination

In Fort Worth on October 18 the National Live Stock Association opened with President Thompson urging effort to market American livestock as healthiest and to remove foreign trade barriers. The Executive Committee reported on foreign discrimination and Canadian cattle exports, calling for congressional relief.

Tex National Live Stock Association Thompson Leathy United States Congress For Relief Opus

People's party to issue manifesto rebuking Watson

Chicago Oct 13 executive committee of the People's party met at Sherman House with all members present except John 8 Dore of California. They decided to issue a manifesto urging unity to defeat McKinley and outline plans for joint electoral tickets in three fourths of the states while addressing criticisms from Thomas Watson and others. A later report claimed Watson was the day’s central topic.

Commercial Tribune Oatsmouth Scioto County Ohio County Committee Kurtz Burrows Michigan State Committee Chicago People’s Party Sherman House John 8. Dore California H. W. Reed Georgia Thomas E. Watson United States Democratic Party Friends of Silver Bryan Watson Bryan and Watson St. Louis McKinley Aew Sewall Egypt Thomas Watson Butler Mr. Watson

Bryan's Father Opposed Free Silver Supporter of Gold

William Jennings Bryan’s views on monetary policy are not inherited. His father Silas L. Bryan was a jurist and Democrat of high standing who, in a 1868 Louisville speech, denounced radicals, attacked depreciated currency, and urged return to the gold standard and repayment of government bonds in specie.

Springfield William Jennings Bryan Silas L. Bryan Twelfth Judicial Circuit The State Register

Peach Runs a Theater Chauncey Depew Appears in a New Role

Chauncey Depew takes on a fresh stage role in a local theater production as audiences attend the opening night performance. The show features a mix of local actors and a small ensemble, drawing crowds to the venue.

Chauncey Depew

Manage Opera House Startling News Follows Wedding Claim

A startling report from the opera house follows a statement that he is to wed. The item notes surprise over the forthcoming marriage and a public reaction to the announcement.

Depew Buys Peekskill Opera House Amid Rail Chief Future Plans

News notes Chauncey M. Depew who plans active management of a Peekskill opera house after purchasing the Depew Opera House for 322,000 amid foreclosures. He remains president of the New York Central Railroad as his marriage to be announced prompts speculation on his versatility and prudence.

New York Railroad Commercial Tribune New York Chauncey M. Depew New York Central Railroad Dr. Depew Peekskill Depew de Peach Opera House Peekskill Savings Bank Dr. Deen

McManus Registers as McManus After Appeal

A St Louis man named McManus sought registration on October 13 claiming no other name and admitting the nickname Mack. Clerks refused, he appealed to the Election Commission, and after a lengthy conference he was allowed to register as McManus plain and unadorned.

Commercial Tribune ST. Louis McManus Mack Election Commission

Ohio Steel.Books Big Conditional Order Tied to Bryan Victory

Ohio Steel Company of Youngstown booked a large order for steel bars from the McCullough Iron Company of Wilmington Del subject to cancellation if William Jennings Bryan is elected. The conditional agreement covers November and December delivery and hinges on the election outcome.

Commercial Tribune Youngstown, CO Ohio Steel Company Wm. Jennings Bryan McCullough , Iron Company Wilmington Del Bryan

Gold Hunters Delayed by Storm and Disputes at Sea

The Joseph F. Loubat, bound for Cape Horn with Ohio and New York gold hunters, remained in Erie Basin after a hurricane halted departure. The steward’s intoxication forced further delay and Captain Connor refused command, while George S. Stewart sued for 1 062.50 in a separate breach of contract, with sailing plans said to resume after the storm.

Commercial Tribune New York Joseph F. Loubat Cape Horn Ohio Erie Basin Connor Georges Stewart Norwalk Supreme Court Ransom Terra del Uego

Mary Caldwell to Wed Marquis des Merinville in Dresden

Miss Mary Gwendolin Caldwell, founder of the Divinity College at the Catholic University, announces in a letter a quiet Dresden wedding October 19 to the Marquis des Merinville. Bishop Spalding will perform the ceremony. she is 33 and related to the Breckinridge family and inherited a large fortune.

Washington Mary Gwendolin Caldwell Divinity Cols Catholic University Dresden Marquis Des Merinville Baron Zedwitz Spalding Peoria Caldwell Miss Caldwell Breckinridge Kentucky

Col Coit Attacks Cleveland Camp Conditions for Ohio Guard

In the Ohio National Guard camp report Col Alonzo B Coit asserts the Cleveland site was a swampy, dangerous ground with access through a tunnel used by loiterers and dens of vice. He notes officers protected troops at night and soldiers endured poor sleep and hunger in 1894. He urges commanders be allowed to choose camp grounds in future.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Ohio National Guard Cleveland Alonzo B. Coit City of Moses Cleveland Moses Lake Avenue Centennial Committee Third Provisional Brigade Poole Ard Coit

Perkins Predicts Big McKinley Lead and Silver Trust Glow

Eli Perkins spoke in Boston predicting a New York victory by 200000 and Pennsylvania by 350000 for McKinley. He warned the first trust McKinley would strike is the Silver Trust where 187 silver kings seek to raise silver prices and press a U S government stamp of approval.

Commercial Tribune Boston Mass Eli Perkins McKinley New York Pennsylvania

Union Veterans Patriotic League Formed at Marion

Marion Ohio October 13 a Union Veterans Patriotic League was organized last evening with a large charter membership. Veterans and their sons join as Dr O W Weeks is chosen president and the roster includes F ed yw D or inley Hobart.

Commercial Tribune Marion, O Union Veterans’ Patriotic League O. W. Weeks Inley Hobart

Brice Predicts McKinley Victory Edge in Illinois

Senator Brice returns from a ten day inspection tour and warns Illinois is crucial to Bryan or McKinley. He says Chicago is the real battle ground and that Bryan can not win without a political cyclone. E R Chapman bets $500000 that Democrats cannot carry any state east of the Mississippi or north of the Ohio.

Commercial Tribune New York Brice Lee Cook County Chicago McKinley Bryan Illinois Ohio Democratic State Committee Middle West E. R. Chapman Moore & Schley Calvin Mississippi River

Wife Keeps Memoranda of Husband Abusive Outbursts

In a Common Pleas case, Mrs. Horr testified she kept a diary of cruel remarks by her husband Dr. William H. Horr. She read from the memorandum book to document abuse as she explained she often wrote during his tirades. The judge noted the practice and granted a restraining order or relief.

Commercial Tribune And Miriam Hor William H. Horr Herr Erself

Turks Loot Armenian Mission Flag Goes Down

A letter from a woman missionary in Constantinople reports mobs gathered before her building in the Armenian quarter. The frightened servants fled as the mob pulled down the American flag and looted the premises. Days later supplies for Armenians were also looted.

New Haven Conn American Board Constantinople

Knights Templar Visit Crowds Fill Dayton Streets

Special Dispatch reports Knights Templars of Ohio have taken possession of Dayton with crowds in streets and hotels. Rail visitors arrived since noon for marching commanderies and bands, with elaborate decorations and bright electric illumination. Trinity Commandery No 44 of Cincinnati arrived with forty Knights and ten ladies.

Commercial Tribune Dayton Knights Templars Ohio Trinity Commandery Cincinnati

Cigarettes Wrapped in Tobacco Paper Declared Cigarettes

State Auditor Galilbert ruled that cigarettes wrapped in tobacco instead of rice paper are cigarettes under the state tax law and must be treated as such by all laws affecting cigarettes.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Galilbert

Morton Advises Constant Work Until Election

Secretary Morton returns to Washington from the West and says he will not vote this year but would back Palmer and Buckner if he did. He favors sound money and McKinley and urges the Republican party to work harder to convince voters of its principles amid the free silver controversy.

Omas Jefferson Sherman Washington c. H H. Egglesto Washington Morton West Palmer and Buckner Nebraska McKinley Bryan Republican Party Sone Eee Party Sonnanes

Hobart Advocates Prosperity and Warns of Downturn in Paterson Speech

Republican vice presidential candidate Garret A Hobart spoke at Apollo Hall Paterson addressing townspeople before Senator Frye. He recalled past policy shifts from gold standard to tariffs and argued 1892 prosperity followed by layoffs after 1892, emphasizing protected industries and rising wages before downturn.

New York Garret A. Hobart Apollo Hall Paterson Frye Hobart

Episcopal Bishop Attacks Chicago Platform in Moral clash

Bishop G Mott Williams of Marquette denounces support for the Chicago platform, saying clergy should avoid partisan roles yet urging faithful to follow moral teaching. He stresses patriotism, mutual charity, anti-sectarianism, and honest money while avoiding personal preference in the election.

Marquette, Mich G. Mott Williams Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Marquette Episcopal Church United States Chicago

Widow Scanlon Injured in Lima Cleaver Attack

Mrs. Laura Chipman borrowed a meat cleaver and struck Mrs. E. S. Scanlon, a widow, multiple blows on head and face. An ear was severed, Scanlon bled and fainted, Chipman fled but was later arrested. She pleaded not guilty to cutting with intent to kill and a verdict was pending. Scanlon’s condition is grave.

Commercial Tribune Lima Laura Chipman Scanlon Chipman

Descendants of Jacob Royer Plan Suit Over St Louis Land

In Akron on October 13 descendants of Jacob Royer, a French settler at the gate of St Louis, met to pursue a claim to a vast land tract now at the city’s heart. The group asserts an indisputable title and targets a $60 000 000 value. Delegates from Indiana Illinois Michigan and Ohio attended the gathering.

Commercial Tribune Akron Jacob Royer City of St. Louis Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio

Missing heir claims fortune of George S. Smith

Boston relatives assert a legacy belonging to George S. Smith, son of Geo W. Smith, who vanished on a 1873 trip after taking a few hundred dollars. He has not been seen since and Massachusetts law now regards him as legally dead, with kin arguing over the fortune.

Commercial Tribune Boston Mass George Smith Geo. W. Smith Massachusetts

Ed Lodgens Captured After Eighteen Years on Run

Ed Lodgens a moonshiner who evaded revenue officers for eighteen years was captured near the Green and Taylor County line by Deputy Marshal George W Hunter. He reportedly lived along the route and escaped bloodhounds by walking rail fences to mislead pursuers.

Commercial Tribune Louisville Ed Lodgens Green and Taylor County George W. Hunter Count Lodge

Corset Save: Wife Shot by Husband in St. Louis

Mrs Philomena Bobetiloski of 1231 North Ninth Street was shot five times by her husband Anthony B. Bobetiloski as she knelt by a fire. Four bullets pierced her steel rib corsets but she survived without serious injury. Police say drunken jealousy sparked the attack.

Commercial Tribune ST. Louis Mra Philomena Bobetiloski North Ninth Street Anthony B. Bobetiloski Ehor Citemapion

Reunion After 52 Years Ends Silent Separation in Delaware

Rev Dr Thomas Heard of this city and Otho Williams met for the first time in Asbury M E Church last Sunday. The two men, long separated, were side by side and recognized each other in a moment, ending a half century apart.

Commercial Tribune Delaware, CO Thomas Heard Otho Williams Asbury M. E. Church

No Fusion in Louisiana Holds as Elector Stays On Ticket

New Orleans October 13 Captain A T Wimberly national committeeman returned from a conference with Mark Hanna and announced that the colored elector must stay on the ticket. This was the hope of contention and prevents fusion.

Commercial Tribune New Orleans A. T. Wimberly Mark Hanna

Veteran Captain Simon Kane Found Dead in Maryland Woods

The body of Captain Simon Kane, a former member of the Seventeenth Wisconsin Volunteers, was found suspended from a tree limb blown down in a Maryland wood. Kane had lived in Soldiers Homes at Milwaukee and Marion and recently traveled to New York before seeking entry to Hamp ton Virginia dying by his own hand as money ran out.

Washington Woodside Simon Kane Seventeenth Wisconsin Volunteers Hampton

Two Alabama Farmers Convicted in Lynching of Chambliss

Samuel Williams and Wm. Wood, farmers from Washington County, Alabama, were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the lynching of Chambliss. John Hollingshead testified for the state, naming about a dozen county residents. several suspects remain jailed. These are Alabama’s first such convictions.

Commercial Tribune Montgomery Ala Samuel Williams Wm. Wood Washington County Chambliss John Hollingshead Ote Bakes Alabama

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Sixth Indiana District Convention

The sixth annual Convention of the Woman's Relief Corps First District met in Valparaiso Indiana with 150 delegates from eight counties. A closing campfire drew nearly 10 000 attendees. Plymouth was selected as next year's host city. Mrs Pattie C Buck of LaPorte was named President and Mrs Dr Mary Jackson of Hammond chosen as delegate to the National Convention.

Commercial Tribune Valparaiso Ind Woman's Relief Corps First District Indi Plymouth Pattie C. Buck Laporte Mary Jackson Hammond

Women named first receivers in New York State

In New York on October 13 three women became the first in state history to be appointed receivers in supplementary proceedings. Justice MacLean selected Miss Rosalie Loew, Mrs E S Werner, and Mrs Anita Haggerty, all members of the New York Bar, with bonds set at 100 dollars each.

New York Justice MacLean Supreme Court of Rosalie Loew Werner Anita Haggerty

Pure Food Sample Case Held Over In Dana Election Law Action

The Supreme Court rules a bill of exceptions cannot be filed in the high court, delaying the Dana election law case until Thursday at the request of State Elections Supervisor Taylor. A. B. Deapon faced with tincture of iron sample controversy, while Harman is sentenced to ten years for manslaughter in Jackson County Circuit Court appeal.

Dana Harman Commercial Tribune Columbus, CO Pure Food Department Philip Winkler Hamilton County Supreme Court Squire Winkler Food Department A. B.deapon Atto King Common Pleas Court Franklin County Common Pleas Court Commissioner Meal McNeal Loebbing Winkler Samuel W. Taylor Bode Bendigs Hertenstein James Foraker Pearl Harman State of Ohio Circuit Court of Jackson Coun William W. Pearce

Two Women of Gotham to Open a New York Restaurant

Two prominent society women plan a restaurant venture in New York. Mrs John A. Lowery expected to arrive on the Majestic, and Miss Margaret Wilmerding already in New York. The venture will be run by the pair personally as a pure business move.

Commercial Tribune New York John A. Lowery Margaret Wilmerding Key

Walling Case Filed in Court of Appeals in Kentucky

Transcript and papers in the Alonzo Walling case were filed in the Court of Appeals. The case will be called tomorrow for argument ten days hence to set a definite date and briefs.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Alonzo Walling Court of Appeals Court

Monument to famed Indian warrior unveiled in West Virginia

In Parkersburg West Virginia on October 13 a monument to Cera a noted Indian warrior killed at the old fort at Point Pleasant over a century ago was unveiled before a large gathering. Delegates to the State Knights of Pythias assembly attended the ceremony.

Commercial Tribune Parkersburg W. Va Cera Pt. Pleasant Knights of Pything

Tragic Elev0ator Death in Columbus Building

Mrs. John Harris, a colored woman, was killed in the Ruggery Building elevator in Columbus Ohio. She fainted as the elevator rose and her head was struck by a projecting ledge while her arm was caught at the doorway.

John Harris Columbus Ruggery Building Selevator

Missionary Meeting Opens In Ohio Church

Opening exercises of the twenty seventh annual meeting of the Cincinnati branch of the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church of Ohio West Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky were held at Asbury M E Church tonight in Delaware Ohio.

Commercial Tribune Delaware, O Cincinnati Women’s Foreign Missiona Society M. EE. Church of Ohio West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Asbury M. BE

Alger and His Party Rally Enthusiasm for Flag Issue

Gen. Alger and his political group stirred strong enthusiasm as they campaigned on the old flag issue. Supporters gathered at a rally to back the cause and urge broader backing from voters.

Gen. Alger

Rallies Across Indiana as Veterans Rally in Campaign Show

Thousands fill stations from Plymouth to Lafayette as Gen Alger, Gen Sickles, Gen Howard, Corporal Tanner and Private Burst address veteran crowds. Parades flow through Logansport Delphi and Indianapolis with 2 000 to 40 000 attendees and speeches at Tomlinson Hall and English’s Opera House. Generals Alger Howard Marden Stewart and Tanner lead three big meetings while Col W E McLean publicly endorses the party.

Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Ind Indiana Soldier Alger Sickles Howard Tanner Burst Stewart Elkhart Plymouth McKinley Gun Squad Marden I. N. Walker Grand Army Logansport Market Square Délphi Corporal Tanner Alger, Howard, Stewart and Lafayette Sen Yasty Lebanon Colfax Thornton Denison House Monument Place N. R. Ruckle Veterans and Sons of Veterans Tomlinson 1 English Opera House Gen. Sickles Tomlinson Hall Rickies Col W. E. McLean Terre Haute

Green gang wiped out after 100 mile pursuit

Deputies Ledbetter Lewis and O Bryan with Marshal Rutheford killed Bill and Ed Green near Oolagah in the Cherokee Nation after a long pursuit. A third brother was mortally wounded as the Green gang, terrorizing the area for months, was destroyed.

Commerciane Mubrogee I. T Green United States Oolagah Cherokee Nation Bill Ed Green Rutheford Ledbetter, Lewis O’bryan

Yale Sound Money Club Forms Amid Parade Plans

Last week Yale undergraduates organized a sound money club with branches in all departments and hoped for 1,000 members. The group planned to participate in the Republican sound money parades in Bridgeport and New York City but the university forbade it, turning the initiative into a debate.

Commercial Tribune New Haven Yale Bridgeporford New York City

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