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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1896

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McKinley Rally Draws Massive Canton Crowds

In Canton Ohio on October 26 crowds packed streets from the McKinley home to the courthouse. Delegations from New Jersey Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois joined cheering marchers waving flags. Major McKinley praised protective policy and public finances addressing coercion charges and urging unity under American tariffs and currency soundness.

Anton Canton Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois W. K. Miller North Market Street McKinley Bryan Major McKinley

Two More Line Up In Legislation Shakeup

G Offett of G Langstaff declares stance in a legislative reshuffle as a former member joins reform efforts. The move signals a widening realignment within the party.

Former Senators Gear and Ohl Face Separate Trials

In Columbus Ohio on October 26 1911 ex Senator W C Gear of Wyandot County and ex Senator L C Ohl of Youngstown are scheduled for trial November 11 on charges they solicited money related to the Id German contest in the House Gear for similar purposes and Ohl over a university bill tied to the contest

Commercial Tribune Columbus W. C. Gear Wyandot County L. C. Ohl Youngstown Ohl Iden Gear

Lieutenant Binns Resigns Citing Post-Election Tension

Washington dispatch reports that Second Lieutenant Joseph R. Binns of the Second Infantry has resigned with immediate effect. In a long letter he states he fears a clash between the people and the U S Army after the election and that he cannot conscientiously serve against the people.

Washington Joseph R. Binns Second Infantry United States Army

Populists Face Dilemma Over Bryan Sewall Vote

In Savannah Georgia Oct 26 Populists realize Watson cannot back Bryan without also backing Sewall. With Georgia Populist electoral ticket removed they may call a meeting and urge party workers to support the Republican ticket.

Commercial Tribune Savannah, Ga Tom Watson Bryan Sewall Watson Georgia

McKinley Wins Support Amid Coercion Claims

In Chicago on October 26 Chairman Hanna reported minimal proven coercion in politics. The Pueblo Call editor C F Wilson was dismissed for carrying a McKinley banner. Locomotive Firemen Grand Master F P Sargent says he will vote for McKinley and did not sign pro free silver petitions. Hanna predicts McKinley Hobart victory in at least 302 electoral votes.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Hanna C. F. Wilson Pueblo Col McKinley St. Louis Republican National Committee F. P. Sargent P. M. Arthur Hobart

Toledo man fires at wife and crowd then shoots self

In Toledo on October 26 Henry Ramm attacked his wife and a group of churchgoing women with a revolver. A bullet struck Mrs Schmidt in the arm as she fled. Ramm shot at his wife, the stepson, and the crowd before killing himself with a bullet above the eye. Doctors report puzzling condition.

Toledo Henry Ramm

Kentucky Populists Denounce Chicago Fusion

Middle of the road Populists in Kentucky held a state conference in Louisville and issued an address condemning the fusion between the Populist and Silver Democratic State Central Committees. They urged voters to refuse Bryan and his running mate Sewall, describing them as representatives of finance and plutocracy.

Commercial Tribune Louisville Kentucky Bryan New England Arthur Sewall

Ministers to pray for prosperity at city meeting

Youngstown Ohio ministers from all affiliations plan a one hour prayer meeting to seek the presidential candidate who will bring greatest national prosperity. The service, under the Ministerial Association, aims at the nation's good, not partisan backing.

Commercial Tribune Youngstown Ministerial Association

Bryan's State for M'Kinley Boost to Lincoln Voters

A Lincoln Nebraska letter predicts McKinley majorities across wards districts and state. It claims Bryan's ward will deliver 400 votes in the ward 1500 in the city 2500 in the county and at least 5000 statewide. It also says Populist students are skewing Bryan's ward to give him a majority.

Commercial Tribune Warren, O Lincoln Neb Bryan City of Lincoln County McKinley

James Pere Objected Shot Garrison Over Daughter

In Richmond Kentucky Charles James shot and mortally wounded Jacob Garrison after finding Garrison with James's daughter. James armed with a shotgun, demanded separation. Garrison resisted and was shot in the breast. Garrison died shortly after.

Commercial Tribune Richmond Charles James Jacob Garrison Garrison James

Wooster Mayor Bans Daily Steam Signals After Election

Moe Lemuel Jeffries issues a proclamation at the request of party chairmen forbidding bells steam whistles horns and similar signals for more than twenty minutes on any day or night following the election in Wooster Ohio.

Commercial Tribune Wooster, CO Moe Lemuel Jeffries

Senator Foraker Tours Ohio En Route to Michigan

Senator Foraker arrived in Lima after ten speeches across Deshler Ottawa and Columbus Grove drawing large crowds. He spoke in Music Hall and the opera house with thousands turned away as his train passed Troy Piqua Sidney Wapakoneta Ottawa Leipsic and Deshler en route to Toledo and Jackson Michigan. Tomorrow he continues with brief talks at stations including Toledo and Jackson Michigan.

Troy Jackson, Mich Commercial Tribune Lima Senator Foraker Deshler Ottawa Columbus Grove Cincinnati Music Hall Opera House van Wert Spencerville Gov. Foraker Michigan Dayton McKinley Piqua Sidney Wapakoneta Leipsic Toledo Jackson Mich

Political Bulletin from Kentucky to Michigan and Georgia

Gov. W O Bradley addressed a large Bellevue gathering and noon meetings are set across the city. Senator elect Foraker gave ten speeches yesterday and heads to Jackson Michigan. Covington mass meeting passes resolutions condemning an insult to Secretary McKinley. Major McKinley spoke to vast Canton crowds as streets filled with shouts. Missouri Supreme Court voids Bryan electoral ticket for legal noncompliance. Chauncey M Depew to address Music Hall after parade. Georgia supporters likely back McKinley over Bryan Sewall. Election day suit to restrain challengers to be heard in Superior Court today.

W. O. Bradley Bellevue Foraker Jackson Mich Covington Major McKinley Canton Missouri Supreme Court Bryan Chauncey M. Depew Music Hall Watson Georgia McKinley Sewall Board of Elections

Judge Hargis Endorses Kree Silver and Egging Incident

A 2000-strong crowd gathered in Lancaster Kentucky on October 26 to witness court action over the silver question. Judge Hargis defended Secretary Carlisle and egging, while Gov. Bruce spoke for sound money. Mrs J K Henry and sixteen young women on white horses met at the depot ahead of her courthouse address.

John G. Carlisle Owensboro Kentucky D. D. Woodmansee Illinois Commercial Tribune Lancaster Helm Bruce Hargis National Democrats Mr. Bruce Carlisle Covington Robi. Hardin Danville Bruce J. K. Henry Bryan

Rule Off Ballot By State Supreme Court Decision

Jefferson City October 26 The State Supreme Court sitting en banc ruled that the silver party state ticket could not be printed on official ballots The petition was deemed irregular with about 200 signers involved in other conventions The silver party ticket combined Democratic Presidential Electors with the Republican state ticket and faced opposition from the Democratic State Central Committee

Jefferson City State Supreme Court En Bance Silver Party Democratic State Central Committee

Money That Talks Bets On McKinley Victory Across States

Cincinnati bettor John Regan has placed numerous wagers in recent days totaling thousands of dollars on McKinley winning the presidency. Bets include 1000 to 400 that McKinley is elected and 400 to 1000 for West Virginia, Maryland, and 500 even for Delaware. Additional bets target Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Altgeld’s defeat, with several bookmakers offering larger stakes on Bryan’s defeat or victory. Bookmaker Cartwright of Nashville and others reportedly lay heavy odds on Bryan’s election as well.

Commercial Tribune New York John Regan Cincinnati McKinley West Virginia Maryland Delaware Bryan Michigan Altgeld Ilinois Kentucky Indiana Cartwright Nashville Jack Price Ed Hart

Middletown burglary suspect captured with stolen goods

Emil Greiner was arrested after a search revealed at least sixty items in his possession including two diamond rings a gold watch and revolvers. A steamer immigrant certificate on him names Marc Lenkus and detectives identify stolen jewelry from a Hamilton residence. He claims ignorance and says a partner supplied the loot and he was in Cincinnati last week.

Middleto Emil Greiner Greiner Bremen Marc Lenkus Bosch Len&han Hamilton David Huston Cincinnati

Gasoline Engine Explosion Damages Mill Without Major Injury

In Loveland on October 26 at about 8 am the Mullen and Snyder planing mill engine exploded. Robert Mullen was hurled to the floor with severe injuries, Joseph Schuyler was stunned, and Mr Snyder was thrown onto the sidewalk. Five windows shattered. no other damage. The old engine, tested to 170 pounds, failed with the steam gauge at 80 pounds. Snyder says the business will resume soon with a replacement engine.

Commercial Tribune Loveland, CO Mullen & Snyder West Loveland Robert Mullen Joseph Schuyler Snyder

Greek murderer freed as no extradition treaty exists

George Wirls a Greek arrested in Rhode Island for a Greece murder was released in Boston because no extradition treaty exists. He admits the killing but claims self defense as Diamantis Diamonas was pursued by the victim's brother Constantine Diamondopolis and a cousin who have tracked him for months and vow vengeance.

Commercial Tribune Boston George Wirls Science R. I Murien Greece Timagenis Viris United States Diamandis Diamonsarees Vresthenitsa Sparta Constantine Diamondopolis

Figures on Kentucky Sound Money and Silver Campaigns

In Kentucky political clashes over sound money and silver surge, leaders plan extensive speaking tours and torchlight processions. Governors Bradley Altgeld and Jacobs join the silver side, with party estimates revealing potential shifts of 15,000 to 40,000 voters, influencing McKinley’s expected margin. Registration tensions arise as Bryan leaders challenge voters ahead of election day.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Sound Money Louisville Sound-Money Carlisle Eindsaye Senervie Bradley Altgeld John J. Jacobs Ia Oes Democratic Committee Sommers Hardin Palmer Buckner McKinley Bryan Roberts Republican Committee

Barr Before the Bar The Ohio Populist Ballot Case

The Ohio Supreme Court heard the Barr electoral dispute with Fitzsimmons challenging the Secretary of State over ballot certification. Arguments by ex-Judge Okey for Fitzsimmons and Attorney General Richards for the Secretary centered on withdrawal timing and ballot printing. The court noted the secretary’s certification as final, citing Chapman versus Miller, as it adjourned.

Commercial Tribune Columbus State of Ohio Thomas F. Fitzsimmons Supreme Court Justice Williams Fitzsimmons George B. Okey George A. Fairbanks J. K. Richards Mr. Richards Barr Richards Chapman Miller Secretary of State

Sargent for McKinley declares for sound money

J C Moor head, chief railroad superintendent, quotes F P Sargent, head of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen, writing from Peoria Ill that he supports sound money and will vote for McKinley. He advocates silver coin equal in value to its face and backed by government credit for wage earners and all debts.

McKinley Commercial Tribune Cleveland J. C. Moorhead Chicago & Erie Railroad F. P. Sargent The Brotherhood of Railway Firemen Peoria Ill

McKinley Favored in New Orleans Election Bets

Special dispatch from New Orleans reports McKinley as a heavy favorite in presidential betting, with odds showing McKinley at 1 to 3 and Bryan at 2 to 1. State odds vary, including Indiana Bryan even money and California Bryan even money, Kentucky and Northern states split, and McKinley favored in most listed contests. He also offers even money that McKinley will not lose in the six New England states plus New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

New Jersey Neta Frelinghuysen Commercial Tribune New Orleans McKinley J. B. Harrisox Harrison Bryan Indiana California Michigan Tpnneley Virginia Mary and_Bryan Illinois Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota Kentucky cKinley Northern Kansas New Englan States New York Pennsylvania

Miss Nettie Bronston Wed Sherman Dudley in Lexington

Nettie A Bronston sister of State Senator Charles J Bronston married Sherman Dudley at her Lexington home on October 26. The couple will reside in Chicago.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Nettie A. Bronston Charles J. Bronston Sherman Dudley Chicago

March Around Jericho Parade Draws Republican Support

Washington C H Oct 26 The March Around Jericho led by Fayette County Republicans drew large crowds as a parade extended for blocks from Washington through Bloomingburg Yatesville Bookwalter Jeffersonville and Parretta A cannon on a flat car fired along the line as notables Harry M Daugherty H L Hadley John N Van Deman George Allen Nye Gregg Chas A Reid and A C Patton rode with delegations The march resumes Wednesday visiting Johntown West Lancaster Pleasant View Edgefield Allentown Milledgeville and other sections Thursday and Friday

Commercial Tribune Washington C. H. Q Jericho Fayette County Bloomingburg Yatesville Bookwalter Jeffersonville Parretta Harry M. Daugherty H. L. Hadley John N. van Deman George Allen Nye Gregg Chas. A. Reid A. C. Patton Johntown West Lancaster Pleasant View Edgefield Allentown Milledgeville

Carlisle to Register and Vote in Kentucky Rally

Secretary Carlisle and party arrived in Owensboro from Louisville on the Louisville St. Louis and Texas road. Thousands greeted him at Sam Jones Tabernacle as he spoke about his 1892 financial views and possible Kentucky registration. If eligible, he plans Covington and Lexington stops before voting for Palmer and Buckner.

Covington Palmer Buckner Owensboro Carlisle Louisville Louisville, St. Louis & Texas Sam Jones’ Tabernacle Tabernacle Kentucky Washington Enry Queen Queen Lexington

Fusion plans called off by Georgia and Tennessee Democrats

G F Washburn of the Populist National Committee says all fusion negotiations with Senator Jones are ended. He cited Georgia and Tennessee Democrats rejecting overtures, adjournment without counterproposals, and blamed them for scuttling votes for Bryan. He met Watson and Reed in Nashville to report.

Chicago G. F. Washburn National Committee Georgia Jones Bryan Tennessee Watson

Lionberger Named Assistant Attorney General for Interior

Isaac H. Lionberger of St. Louis, a sound money Democrat, was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the Interior Department. He succeeds W. A. Little of Georgia who resigned to seek the Georgia Supreme Court seat. Lionberger, 41, took the oath and began duties today. He is a prominent St. Louis attorney and ally of Secretary Francis.

Washington Isaac H. Lionberger St. Louis United States Interior Department William A. Little Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia Lionberger Francis

Pioneer Kansas City Lawyer William Stevens Dies at 85

William Stevens, a pioneer Kansas City attorney age 85, died from a fall on a crowded cable car. He came West in 1856, settled in Kansas City in 1859, and practiced law for thirty years. Survived by wife and five sons and a daughter. funeral set for Wednesday afternoon.

Commercial Tribune Kansas City William Stevens Stevens K. C. Holliday Ohio Missouri-Kansas Topeka Kirkwood Bartley Sherman Buckeye

President enjoys a squirrel shoot near Sandy Bring

The President took a day off on Saturday afternoon near Sandy Spring in Montgomery County Maryland and returned with eight or ten squirrels after a brief hunt.

Washington Sandy Bring Montgomery County Maryland

Tynan Returns to America After Phoenix Park Case

P J Tynan named as the alleged No 1 of the Phoenix Park murderers arrived on the Saale from Bremen. He said carelessness in a city alerted detectives and claimed his mission succeeded. He denied anarchist methods and warned England of Ireland's upcoming actions, while awaiting reunion with his wife and eight children. He will go home to Audubon Park and anticipated a demonstration.

New York P. J. Tynan Phoenix Park Saate Bremen Canton Audubon Park Tynan France England Nix Park Ireland

Will Contest Sets Off Major College Bequests

Albany dispatch reports a New York Court of Appeals case over Daniel Fayerweather's will, involving $2.15 million to twenty colleges and a $3 million residuary bequest. Trustees allegedly misled the testator into favoring a deed of gift, prompting a challenge by Amherst, Dartmouth, Williams, and others.

Albany N. Y New York State Court of Appeals For Tomorrow Daniel Fayerweather Bowdoin Dartmouth Williams Amherst Wesleyan Yale Columbia Union Theological Seminary Hamilton Rochester Cornell Lafayette Lincoln University of Virginia Hampton Maryville Marietta Adelbert Wabash Park Woman's Ospital Operanion New York University Union Ard Princeton Northwestern Univerty Rutgers Barnard University of Pennsylvania Weslaya Lafayete Haverford Brown Well’s Female Elmira Vassar Trinity Society of St. Vincent de Paul Shattuc School Presbyterian Hosital Manhattan Eye and Ear New York Brooklyn St. Luke’s Montefiore New York Cancer Hospital Mt. Sinai Hospital Kester Williams College University of Rochester Truax Neval Justice Follett van Brunt Justice Parker Thomas G. Ritch Henry B. Vaughan Justus L. Bulkley Fayerweather Fdagerweather

Henry W. Cornell Arrested in New York on Grand Larceny Charge

Henry W. Cornell a New York lawyer and son of ex Governor A B Cornell was arrested at Cobbs Ferry charged with grand larceny. He admits drafting drafts to cover expenses and says he acted as secretary of the New York State branch of the silver party and would be cleared at Buffalo trial set for November 4 with bonds of a thousand dollars.

New York Henry W. Cornell A. B. Cornell Cobb’s Ferry N. Y Cornell New York State Silver Party Buffalo John D. Clary Cla

Refugees Welcomed in Carnegie Hall Mass Meeting

Salvation Army Commander Booth Tucker led a packed Carnegie Hall gathering welcoming Armenian refugees. Telegrams and letters from notable figures including Gladstone, Bishop Satterlee, David Brewer, Amelia Barr, Talmage, Banks, and Cadman were read. Resolutions urged liberal government interpretation of immigration for refugees amid Turkish persecution.

New York Booth Tucker Salvation Army Carnegie Hall Bishop Satterlee Washington David Brewer Supreme Court Amelia E. Barr T. DeWitt Talmage Louis A. Banks Spark Cadman Gladstone Talmage

Marietta Man Bets Tattoo Wager on Election

In Marietta Ohio this week Joe Toller of the B and O line and Peter Ward agreed that if Bryan is elected Toller will bear the word Bryan tattooed on his chest. If McKinley wins Ward must get McKinley inked in blue.

Commercial Tribune Marietta, O Joe Toller Peter Ward Bryan Toller Ward

Ernst at Williamstown Defeats Doubters in Crowded Hall

Richard P. Ernst drew a large audience in Williamstown Kentucky with a rousing welcome as the next Congressman. The Courthouse bar and courtroom were filled as Ernst asked the key question and urged votes. C E O Hara followed. the Ernst Quintet from Newport entertained the crowd.

Williamstown Richard P. Ernst

Death by Own Action Shocks Muncie Man

Leander Hendricks aged forty five committed death by own action in Muncie Indiana Oct 2 1966 after confronting his divorced wife who had remarried and promised care but failed to satisfy him.

Commercial Triune Muncie Ind Leander Hendricks

Watson to remain quiet on campaign until election day

Atlanta dispatch reports Thomas E Watson will not support Bryan or the silver candidate before the election. He plans to stay home in Thomson and withdraw from public campaigning until voting day. Fusion between Populist and Republican candidates for Congress is said to be advancing across districts.

Atlanta Thomas E. Watson Bryan Thomson Congress

Gran Makes Ele They Were Standing on a Burning Building

Gran makes ele as they stood on a burning building. The scene centers on the dramatic moment and the surrounding crowd reacting to the blaze and potential danger.

Gran Ele

Fire destroys Chicago & Pacific Elevator Company complex

A noon blaze at Chicago and Pacific Elevator Company towers destroys Elevator A and B with three other buildings. Losses total about 1 million dollars with 861,000 on wheat and 34,000 on corn, mostly Pacific Elevator Company property. Fire crews reported dangerous debris and near loss of life while fending off flames near Armour and Hale & Curtis structures.

Hicago Chicago & Pacific H Elevator Company Armour Hale & Curtis Crescent Company Company 33 Cca P. J. Perry Pacific Elevator Company F. R. Crane Hardwood Lumber Company

Won Chanler Scholarship Awarded to Lawton Parker

Lawton Parker of the Students' Art League won the Chanler Paris Art Scholarship. The five year European course pays $900 yearly, with three Paris years and two for visits to major European centers. Parker, 28, is a Seattle native. 27 students competed in the preliminaries.

New York Chanler Paris Europe Lawton Parker Art League John Armstrong Chanler Parker Seattle Wash

Ohio Women Honored at Missionary Society Officers

Springfield Ill Oct 26 At the session of the Board of Managers of the Woman s Home Missionary Society the following officers were elected President Mrs Clinton B Fiske New York First Vice President Mrs Jane Brancroft Robinson Detroit Second Vice President Mrs H C McCabe Delaware Third Vice President Mrs Bishop Walden Cincinnati Fourth Vice President Mrs F S Hoyt Sandusky Fifth Vice President Mrs W C He Cincinnati Corresponding Secretary R E Rust Cincinnati Recording Secretary Mrs F A Aitken Decatur Treasurer Mrs C W Williams awaitingware

Springfield Ill Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E. Church United States Clinton B. Fiske New York Jane Brancroft’Robinson Detroit H. C. McCabe Delaware, CO Bishop Walden Cincinnati F. S. Hoyt Sandusky, C W.C. He R. E. Rust F. A. Aitken Decades C. W. Williams Aware

Miners End Strike in Hocking Valley with Lower Pay Rate

Ohio miners across Sunday Creek New Pitts News Straitsville Jobs Orbiston Muty ty Somers mines vote to accept fifty five to forty five cents, ending a major strike. The reduction from sixty one to forty five cents signals return to work across the Hocking Valley.

Commercial Tribune Columbus, CO Sunday Creek New Pittsbo Straitsville Jobs Orbiston Muty Ty Somers Hocking Valley

Democratic falsehood grips Muncie manufacturers

Muncie Indiana October 24 Democratic county leaders denounce an interview alleging W J Hill of Monele urged Republican manufacturers to coerce voters. Hilligoss acting chairman calls the publication a falsehood and twenty manufacturers have prepared statements denouncing it.

Commercial Tribune Muncibe Ind W. J. Hil Monele Hilligoss Democratic County Central Committee

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