Emery Auditorium donation to Ohio Mechanics Institute
Mrs. Mary M. Emery donated half a million dollars to the Ohio Mechanics Institute to erect a five story Emery Auditorium on the northeast corner of Walnut and Canal streets. The building will house classrooms labs and a large assembly hall for the institute and public musical events including May festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Emery
Cincinnati
Mary M. Emery
Mechanics’ Institute
Emery
Inut and
Canal Streets
Institute
Ohio Mechanics’ Institute
W. J and Canal Streets
Clay Street
Davis & Sanford
Oath Museum
Salison
Assembly
Sherman Exposes Danger of Bryant Free Trade Plan
James Sherman argues in Jamestown that Britain’s free trade harms industry. He cites 140,000 idle workers in Manchester and Britain’s patent law penalizing foreign innovations as proof the U.S. must maintain protection. He urges Taft Republicans to keep tariffs high to defend American mills and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Bryant
France
Germany
Great Britain
England
Manchester
British Isles
Mr. Sherman
Bryan
Republican Party
Taft
Venezuela Threatens Death for Revolutionists Amid Dutch Ulterior
Caracas reports a stance by President Castro that any revolutionary movement during a possible blockade of Venezuelan ports will be shot as traitors. The chatter centers on Holland's note and November 1, the date allegedly linked to the annulment of Castro's transshipment decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John L. Shearer
Harvey
E. ‘Hannaford
Charles J.livingood
Weiains
Caracas
Castro
Holland
Curacao
Venezuela
Netherlands
United States
France
Political Summary of Presidential Campaign Speeches
Sherman campaigns in upstate New York denouncing Bryan on protection and linking Nebraskans to risk. Ridder lists Democratic contributors of 100 plus dollars. Harmon's Ohio ties noted. Fairbanks tells Ithaca students that Democrats plaster a blank wall. Bryan speaks in Nebraska claiming Roosevelt policy origin. Harris praises Harmon and cites recent speeches. Taft wins large Kentucky reception urging voters to break the deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
New York
Bryan
Chinese and Japanese Troops Clash in Kantao Northern Korea
Reports from Seoul say Chinese and Japanese forces clashed in Kantao Northern Korea with several killed or wounded. Japan seeks to cross into Chinese territory to pursue attackers while China refuses. The incident prompts officials in Tokyo and Peking to weigh sovereignty and potential frontier action as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
China
Japan
Kantao
Chinese War Office
Frontier
War Office
Japanese Foreign Office
Peking
Washington
M. Ijuin
Register Today Emphasizes Civic Duty to Vote
A stark reminder urges all eligible men to register to vote. The message stresses registration as a civic duty and warns that failure to register will bar voting rights.
Bryan Moves Through Nebraska to Rally Democrats
William J. Bryan closed his three day speaking tour in Plattsmouth Nebraska with a large meeting asserting Nebraska can be counted for the Democrats by a bigger majority than in 1896. He praised Nebraska Democrats loyalty and noted a stronger expected majority, then continued his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Indiana for Taft Burbin declares state ticket safe
New York Oct 15 The publication of Democratic campaign fund contributors drew little reaction at Republican headquarters. Indiana optimism runs from Durbin and Bliss with Durbin predicting a 35 000 to 40 000 margin for the National ticket and at least 15 000 for the state ticket. Bliss and Sheldon confer but withheld details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Taft
Burbin
New York
Hitchcock
Maryland
William P. Jackson
National Committee
W. T. Durbin
Bliss
Sheldon
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican Committee
Senator Borah Sees Republicans Safe In Western States
After a West coast speaking tour Senator William E. Borah returned to Chicago to confer with leaders at the Republican headquarters. He said California Washington Utah Oregon Idaho and Colorado were safely Republican while Bryan could still win in Nevada and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific States
Chicago
West
United States
William Be’ Borah
Idaho
California
Washington
Utah
Oregon
Colorado
Bryan
Nevada
Montana
Fire wipes out Green Springs business blocks
A Green Springs fire destroyed two sizable business blocks ten shops and several homes in TIFFIN Oct 15. Loss estimated at 75000 with part covered by insurance. Fire started in papers behind a grocery reached an oil shed and exploded a barrel causing spread. Water supply was low and nearby towns helped. six hours to control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Green Springs
Mae
A*grocery
Fire destroys Barber Asphalt plant in Venice Illinois
A early morning fire in Venice Illinois destroyed the Barber Asphalt Company plant and several nearby homes about ten miles north of East St. Louis. The East St. Louis fire department assisted. Loss estimated at about 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Venice
East St. Louis
Barber Asphalt Company
Fire Department of
Taft Welcomed by Kentucky Voters on Southern Swing
Taft toured Kentucky, promising to avoid the Solid South label and urging voters to consider Republican plans. He assailed Bryan's bank deposits guarantee, citing Oklahoma failures and arguing it would harm business confidence and banks. He planned next stops in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
South
Taft
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Lexington
Ashland
Bryan
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Huntington
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emery Auditorium
America
Sands Idle
Jamestown
Cuba
James
Traction Company
Salamanca
Sherman House
Democratic Party
Ridder
Democratic National Committee
Judge Harmon
Fairbanks
Cornell
Ithaca, N. Z
Roosevelt
Harris
Lawrence County
Tony
Korean Border
Old Banner
Hoosier
Ohio Town
Blue Grass State
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!