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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1896

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McKinley Hosts Major Demonstration in Vermont

A large crowd attended a notable demonstration at McKinley’s Vermont home highlighting civic engagement. Organizers publicized the event and drew local residents to witness the display of support.

Vermont Rally at McKinley Home Highlights Honor and Duty

Vermont delegates arrive in Canton for a McKinley reception. Gov. Woodbury and Sen. Proctor lead a large party as a glee club performs and Major McKinley thanks Vermont for its steadfast support in opposing free silver and repudiation.

Canton McKinley Lawn Vermont Cleveland Southern W. A. Woodbury Mangen Henry H. Powers Redfield Proctor Josiah Grout M. W. Fish J. G. McCullough F. S. Stranthan T.N. Deal EB. R. Morse L. ‘Bart Charles 8. Forbes Grand Army Band Citizens’ Reception Committee McKinley McKinley Stoop Mas. McKinley Vermont Committee St. Albans Grover Mac fAn

Nations Stand Against Free Silver In 1896 Election Debates

A speech denounces free silver as a moral issue and a threat to national credit. It praises Union victory, pension integrity, and debt repayment while urging voters to reject legislation that would devalue currency. Continued on Second Page.

Vermont

Viceroy Li Hung Chang Endorses Chamberlain and Silver Policy

In Banff on Sept 11 Col Li Hung Chang discussed Joseph Chamberlain and US silver politics. He supported international bimetallism and said a silver President would lift silver nations. He praised President Cleveland as a great man and head of his cabinet.

Bryan Grover Banff Dr. Horsey Li Hung Chang Joseph Chamberlain Chamberlain England Viceroy United States China Union of All Governments President Cleveland

Death by poison suspected in Bainbridge man’s death

William T. Penwell, near Bainbridge in Chillicothe Ohio, was found dead in bed last Wednesday. Initially thought to have heart disease, his body swelled and burst on Thursday. Dr. R H Mc Kee found poisoning. Penwell and his first wife were divorced, and he married his mother in law on August 8. No clear evidence of suicide or murder.

Commercial Tribune Chillicothe William T. Penwell Bainbridge R. H. McKee Penwell

Mob raids toll gates in Washington County Kentucky

Free turnpike regulators in Washington County Kentucky attacked toll gates at Tatham Springs and nearby routes. About 125 men destroyed eight gates including the one near Tatham after warnings against toll collection. Threats of lynching raise fear across Lawrenceburg and surrounding roads.

Washington County Commercial Tribune Lawrenceburg Tatham Springs Here Springs Tatham Springfield Sharpsburg

Street Beggar Murdered Near Indianapolis Rail Tracks

Thomas EB Ross a partially blind street beggar was found mangled beside the Big Four tracks above North Indianapolis. He died at City Hospital after claiming a man attacked him and threw him on the rail. Police have no clew to the murderer and say the assailant stole his money.

Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Thomas EB. Ross City Hospital

British Push Up the Nile in Fast Northern Advance

British forces push rapidly along the Nile as operations intensify in the northern sector. Reports say units are advancing with momentum toward key positions, signaling a widening offensive in the theater.

Nile

Forces mass for Nile push as gunboats defend troops

Dispatches from Cairo report the North Staffordshire regiment en route to Absarrat after reaching Kosheh camp. The Third Brigade and cavalry reach Absarrat while dervishes withdraw at forward moves. British Egyptian forces push toward Kasbar with gunboats supporting supply depots at Wady Halfa.

Cairo Egypt North Staffordshire Regiment Kosheh Nile Absarrat Duglo Kasbar Wady Halfa Herbert H. Kitchener The Soudan Abdullah el Taaisha Abdullah el Khalifa Mahdi Khalifa Osman Digna

Morton Letter Dismisses Ellerslie Courtesy as Nonpolitical

Governor Morton states in a letter to J L Mider that he favors McKinley for president and the Republican party, and that courtesy shown to William Jennings Bryan at Ellerslie does not indicate any support for Bryan or the silver platform. He says he was away in the Adirondacks and learned of Bryan's visit only through newspapers.

Ajor McKinley Harrison Albany N. Y Gov.Morton J. L. Mider Kankakee Ill Major McKinley Mider Gov. Morton Ellerslie Adirondacks Mr. Bryan Bryan Helletsile Chicago

Dervish Stand Planned Near Kerma as Forces Move

The Staffordshire Regiment detachment arrived at Kosheh by train and the Sirdar plans to move toward Kerma above the third cataract. Dervish outposts at Kerma are reinforced as desertion grows between outposts, with a rapid advance to Dongola anticipated to strike Khalifa power.

Staffordshire Regiment Kosheh Sirdar Cahee Beordshire Regiment Woaheh Kerma Nile

Only Man Grover Hanged in Era Linked to Cleveland

In Chicago Justice Court Thomas Gaffney and William Barton face assault charges after a fight with Daniel Keefe at a saloon on 162 W Washington. Keefe suffered a skull fracture and is in a precarious condition. An odd historical tie to President Cleveland surfaces as his prior Erie County hanging is mentioned.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Cleveland Erie County Jack Gaffney Justice Chott Thomas Gaffney William Barton Omas Gaffney Daniel Keefe Washington Street Gaffney Keefe

Son Defends His Father in Clifton Shooting

Special Dispatch reports in Versailles Kentucky that Charles Bryant shot and seriously wounded James Lloyd after Lloyd knocked down Bryant’s father with a club. Lloyd was arrested in Frankfort last week while eloping with another man’s wife. Bryant remains in custody on a $250 bond.

Commercial Tribune Versailles Clifton Charles Bryant James Lloyd Bryant Lloyd Frankfort

Oldest Professor Francis J Child Dies in Boston

Prof Francis J Child Ph D LL D of Harvard University died today in Boston at age 71. His name heads the Harvard instructors list by length of service since the August death of geologist Prof James Dwight Whitney.

Boston Francis J. Child Harvard University James Dwight Whitney Child Harvard

Giant mercantile alliance formed in Chicago

Chicago on September 11 reports 200 manufacturers and jobbers plus over 30 000 retailers joining to form the National Association of Merchants and Travelers. Articles of incorporation received from Springfield. A board and executive committee named. Officers to be elected next week. First alliance meeting set for September 12 to 26 in Chicago.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Countrycv National Association of Merchants and Travelers Springfield Alliance

Faulkner Coves Gown Seeks West Virginia Supreme Bench

West Virginia Senator Faulkner plans retirement at term end and aims for a seat on the State Supreme Court bench. Friends say he is not seeking reelection and wants a judicial post rather than further political office.

Senate West Virginia Supreme Bench Commercial Tribune Parkersburg W. Va iFriends Faulkner Supreme Court

Prosecution Dropped? Ohio Shortage Report Pending

Gallipolis Ohio reports the probate committee probing ex County Treasurer El r's books will release its findings tomorrow after finalizing today at 6 pm. The shortage amount and transfers alleged against Josser are disputed. Buckeye Building and Loan bondsmen refuse action. Turnpike bonds sold May 20 did not clear due to money market strain. later issues were acquired by L M Beman and others with plans to sell in Cincinnati.

Commercial Tribune Gallipolis D. M. el R Josser Buckeye A Blosser Blosser Toledo Jones Spitzer & Co Beman Cincinnati Deitz, Denison & Prior Cleveland

Arraignment in Dayton Murder Case Declares Not Guilty

Albert J. Frantz pleaded not guilty in Police Court to murder in the first degree in the Bessie Little case. A vast crowd gathered outside the Police Station as Diver Graham searched the Stillwater river for the revolver believed to be the murder weapon.

Commercial Tribune Dayton Albert J. Frantz Frantz Dale Kreitzer W. H. van Skalk C. H. Kumler McCann Stillwater Bridge Graham

Woman Hangs Self in Butler County Garden

Mrs. Rev. W. O. Scott, about forty, was found hanged to a cherry tree in her father James Craig’s garden at five this morning in Butler County. She had just returned from Toledo Hospital where she spent the summer. Rev. Scott was at a U P Conference in Cambridge and may bury her in Zanesville as their former home.

Commercial Tribune Butler, CO W. OO. Scott Toledo Hospital James Craig

Eloped Couple Ties Knot in Hopkinsville

James H. Junkett a 53 year old Montgomery County Tenn planter married Margaret Pritt a 16 year old widow in Hopkinsville after a late evening elopement from their home. The bride had been married before and was widowed six months prior to the marriage.

Commercial Tribune Hopkinsville James H. Junkett Montgomery County Tenn Margaret Pritt

Fire at Kentucky Feeble minded Institute destroys temporary buildings

A fire at the Institute for Feeble-minded Children in Frankfort Kentucky destroyed temporary workshops housing 120 children at 9 pm. Believed incendiary, possibly started by inmates after escape attempts. Several children injured during evacuation. others saved from upper floors. The structures cost 12000 dollars and were insured for 6000.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Institute City

Powder Blast Kills Two at Ohio Powder Plant

A press mill blast at the Ohio Powder Company in Youngstown on September 11 mutilated two workers, George Lynch and Reese Reese, killed or severely injured. The explosion leveled the press mill, destroying the facility and causing an estimated loss of $10,000. this marks the plant's third fatal blast.

Commercial Tribune Youngstown Ohio Powder Company George Lynch Reese Reese

Poor Lemon Season Hits U.S. Imports From Palermo

Consul Seymour in Palermo reports lemon exports to the United States for the season will exceed last year by 300000 to 500000 boxes. He notes inferior fruit quality and low U.S. prices have made the season one of the trade's most disastrous.

Washington Seymour Palermo Italy State Department United States

Manley Sees Maine Anew: Biggest GOP Vote in Presidential Year

Joseph H. Manley, chairman of the Republican State Committee, predicts Maine’s Monday election will yield the largest Republican vote ever in a Presidential year and a record majority for Governor. He cites past Septembers and estimates 90,000 votes for Republicans against 60,000 for the opposition if turnout is favorable.

Augusta Joseph H. Manley Republican State Committee Maine Powers Frank

Great Sun Pow Wow Ends in Minneapolis

The Great Sun Council of the Improved Order of Red Men voted to hold the fiftieth council in Philadelphia and approved liberal appropriations for the celebration. A National organizer was rejected and work assigned to the Great Incohonee. The ritual was adopted, and Pocahontas degree rites were deferred. Newly elected Great Chiefs were formally raised before delegates departed.

Minneapolis Minn Great Sur Council Improved Order of Red Men Philadelphia Council of Great Chiefs

Anxious to Have a Dumping Place for Silver

A brief note indicates discussions or concerns about finding a storage or dumping location for silver items. The fragment mentions eagerness to establish a place to dispose or store silver material, reflecting local interest or planning stages.

Rich and poor in Mexico under silver price critique

Edwin Sumner Gill notes editorial contrasts in Mexico with United States silver policy. He cites tenement conditions, waterless slums, and depictions of wealth disparity, alongside firsthand remarks on living costs for American workers in Mexico compared with the United States.

United States Mexico American Jersey California Edwin Sumner Gill

Duel Through a Window in Augusta Suburb

Wil Shinall of Heckletown was shot to death by Batty Buck a store clerk after Shinall fired five times from a window Buck leaped up and Shinall was killed Buck was in Mrs Shinall s room at the time of the shooting and is expected to dig

Augusta Wil Shinall Heckletown Batty Buck Shinall Buck

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BOIX Canin Green Mountain State Merrill George T. Childs Green Mountain Col. LI W. T. Penwell Dongolat Dongola River Nile Khartoum Silver Morton Clifton, Ky D. M. .Blosser Gallia County Tle Miss Little Langmuir Toronto Institute For America Manley City OF Mexico San Francisco Mexican Herald Herald W. J. Bryan W. L. Vail Vail Wall Shinall
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