Campaign in Ohio Opens with Enthusiasm in Youngstown
In Youngstown Ohio on September 8 1900 Republicans opened their state campaign with a grand parade and speeches by Hanna Depew Foraker and Nash. Delegations from Columbus Cleveland Toledo Akron Canton and other cities joined a vast crowd in perfect weather.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
Senator Hanna
Senator Depew
Foraker
Nash
Commonwealth
Dick and Taylor
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Akron
Canton
Erie
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Lake Shore
Depew
Hanna and Foraker
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
National Committee
John Sullivan
Isaac L.cameron
Lisbon
Walter Guilbert
Samuel E. Williamson
George P. Waldorf
Andrew Squire
Pittsburg & Western
Diamond
Goodrich
East Akron
Akron Republicans
Republican Club
McKinley
Roosevelt
Lincoln Club
Roulet
Marine Band
Lucas County
Columbuge
Old Buckeye Club
Glee Club
Seventy Five Voices
Young Men's
J. K. Jones
John R. Malloy
Republican State Executive Committee
Fourth Regiment
Fordker
Hanna
Taylor
L. C. Laughlin
Caleb. B. Wick
United States
Mrs Margaret Edwards of Bowling Green Dies at 68
Margaret Edwards of Bowling Green died today of Bright’s disease at 68. She was related to Queen Victoria and had lived in the city after emigrating from England. Her husband Captain C R Edwards served in the Mexican War and died years ago. She valued flowers and pets like mockingbirds and the Kentucky cardinal. Her body was buried locally and no death notice was sent to England.
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Bright
Queen Victoria
England
C. R. Edwards
Dinal
South
Red Bird
James Lane Allen
Kentucky
Expansionist View on Philippines and National Duty
The speaker argues against militarism and garrisoning in the Philippines, compares it to Hawaii and Alaska, and asserts expansion as the law of national life. He says peace comes only through effort and rejects selective application of consent of the governed.
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Philippines
America
Akron riot sparks bold charge against police chief
Officer Eugene Murray accuses Chief Harrison of cowardice over the riot in Akron. Murray says officers wanted permission to confront the mob outside the building to protect property. Thirty three rioters have been arrested. more arrests expected. Walter Wingerter and Cloyd Graham bound over for rioting.
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Murray
Harrison
Commercial Tribune
Akron
Tling
Walter E. Wingerter
Cloyd E. Graham
Declared For McKinley In Kokomo Dynamic
Otis C Pollard a leading young attorney and his father ex Judge C N Pollard both renounce Bryanism in Kokomo Indiana and endorse McKinley The son previously served as secretary of the Democratic County Committee and will campaign for the Republican side to the end of the race.
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Pollard
Commercial Tribune
C. N. Pollard
McKinley
Democratic County Committee
Carpenters Quit Work Amid City Labor Tensions
About 3,000 union carpenters halted work in Chicago at noon, demanding a half holiday on Saturdays. Contractors refused except in summer, as the large building trades strike continues affecting 40,000 workers.
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Chicago
Negro Woman Alleges Bigamous Marriage in Parkersburg Divorce Suit
Mrs Nancy Jane Robinson a black woman sues for divorce from Robert Robinson alias Jackson alleging marriage in Youngstown four years ago and desertion a year later. She claims he posed as white to marry Elsie Busch in Morgantown and married her under a false white identity.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Nancy Jane Robinson
Robert Robinson
Jackson
Elsie Busch
Robert Jackson
Wisconsin Senator Quarles To Speak In Ohio Four Days
Columbus Ohio September 8 Hear Walter Weaver chairman of the Republican Speakers Bureau announce that United States Senator Quarles of Wisconsin will address Ohio audiences for four days The essay schedule includes Bowling Green on the 19th and Piqua on the 21st Meetings on the 20th and 22nd are not yet set
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Walter Weaver
The
Republican Committee
United States
Quarles
Wisconsin
Ohio
Bowling Green
Piqua
Strike of coal miners postponed after board session
National Executive Board of the United Mine Workers of America delays ordering a strike after an all day secret session in Indianapolis. Officials say negotiations continue and aim to adjust the dispute with operators. Miners in the anthracite region remain prepared to act if talks fail as the board reconvenes tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Nichols
Hazleton
National Board
Pennsylvania
Organization of the
United Mine Workers
Fist Fight Erupts Between Prof Yerkes and Paris Democrat Editor
In Paris Kentucky on September 8 Prof W L Yerkes brother of a gubernatorial candidate clashed with William Remington editor of the Paris Democrat after Remington published a harsh editorial about the Yerkes campaign. The two men fought briefly before bystanders separated them. no serious injuries reported and tensions remain high.
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W. L. Yerkes
William Remington
Prof
Yerkes
Democrat
Remington
The
Paris Democrat
Paris
Bryan Questioned About Foreign Policy Duty and Pride
The speaker argues for maintaining and advancing American civil government in the Philippines and China. He contends the nation holds an honored role in world progress and asserts the duty to go forward rather than retreat, challenging whether Mr. Bryan would lower the flag.
Miners Readied to Strike Anthracite Region
The National Executive Board postpones an immediate strike in the anthracite field to allow further negotiation. Miners are instructed to hold until negotiations end, ready to cease work at once if no settlement is reached, with John Mitchell and W. B. Wilson signing.
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New England
Wgstern Seaboard
Hazleton
John Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
Miners Postpone Strike Amid Ongoing Negotiations
Hazleton Pa Sept 8 The National Board of Mine Workers in Indianapolis postponed ordering a strike as negotiations continue over miners troubles. Meetings planned in all towns tomorrow to inform workers and bolster local organization. Many miners in Lehigh region had removed tools but operators posted notices to resume work at all collieries.
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Commercial Tribune
Hazleton
National Board of
Indianapolis
National Board
Lehigh
McKinley Acceptance Letter Ready for Publication
President McKinley has issued his letter of acceptance for publication Monday. Officials say the document presents strong campaign issues, outlines imperialism policy and actions in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, and asserts the gold standard as essential to prosperity. The full letter will appear in the Commercial Tribune.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
McKinley
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
The
Plague at Glasgow Adds Two Cases and Observations
An official bulletin from Glasgow reports two new bubonic plague cases admitted to hospital and nine more people placed under observation. Authorities continue monitoring and response efforts.
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Glasgow
Roosevelt speaks to huge South Bend crowd during campaign stop
Governor Theodore Roosevelt draws the largest political demonstration of the current campaign in South Bend with crowds filling a court square tent. He rails against Bryanite tactics and defends sound money and free silver positions, noting the dangers of envy and industrial ruin.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
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la Crosse
Wis
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Niles
Mich
South Bend
Ind
Harrys
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Courthouse Square
Roosevelt
A. L. Brick
Charles L. Jewett
Slow Iowa campaign noted by Mint official
Washington Bureau of the Commercial Tribune reports from Iowa as Director George E. Roberts notes a slow Presidential campaign. He cites Democratic listlessness, Republican confidence, shifts among Irish German voters and sound-money Democrats returning to the GOP, with the West showing a Republican drift.
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Washington
Commercial Tribune
Iowa
Mint
McKinley
Bryan
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