Greeley Fiasco and the Rise of a New Party
The piece reviews Horace Greeley's 1872 campaign against Ulysses Grant, detailing reformist support from leading editors, the Democratic Liberal coalition, and the collapse of Greeley's bid. It notes Greeley's endorsement by Democrats, his personal failings, and his eventual commitment to an asylum before his death, framing the 1872 race as a pivotal moment.
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Adams
Davis
Greeley
South
Grant
Wall Street
General Grant
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Hiram Ulysses Grant
West Point
Ulysses S. Grant
Simpson
Natick
Jeremiah Colbath
Representative Wilson
New Hampshire
Horace Greeley
Westchester County
United States
Kentuckian farmer Clifton Smith assassinated in ambush
Special dispatch reports Clifton Smith a farmer was shot from ambush while in woods near Mt Vernon Kentucky today. He died from the wounds and the murderer escaped.
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Tribune
MT. Vernon
Clifford Smith
Mother and Child Value of Grape-Nuts Highlighted
A Virginia mother describes improved health after using Grape-Nuts to nourish herself and her four month old baby. She states she recovered strength, could nurse again, and perform daily tasks, crediting the cereal’s whole wheat and barley composition and brain nutrient content. The ad notes “There’s a Reason” and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Classmate of Taft Named for Senate Seat
John C. Slayback, a Hamilton lawyer and Taft classmate, won the Republican nominating convention in Lebanon on the ninth ballot for the Second Fourth Joint District Senate seat. He will face Senator Isaac E. Huffman, who faces intra party opposition, and Slayback is praised for ability and integrity.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
John C. Slayback
Lebanon
Slayback
Isaac E. Huffman
Taft
Cincinnati Law School
Clermont
Warren
Brown
Butler
Butler County
Graves Nominated by Independence Party at Atlanta Rally
Two thousand listeners watched John Temple Graves named as Independence party vice presidential nominee at the Casino Theater. Hearst assailed Bryan as vacillating and untrustworthy while stumping with Him, Hearst, and other party notables on stage.
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Atlanta
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
United States
Casino Theater
Hisgen
William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Graves
Watson Defends Populist Stand at Quitman Rally
Thomas E. Watson addressed a crowd at Quitman's courthouse which overfilled and moved outdoors. He declared he alone represents true Democratic ideals in 1900, criticizing Bryan as not a Democrat and accusing him of abandoning Jeffersonian principles to win the presidency.
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Quitman
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Democratic Party
Bryan
Middle West
Democratic ticket not filed in Ohio as party ballots open
With David L. Rockwell's withdrawal the Democratic State ticket was not filed with the Secretary of State. Only Republicans and Prohibitionists filed tickets. other parties have until October 5 to comply. Names tied to the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor are discussed, with Charl ies Kloeb expected to call a State Central Committee meeting upon his return.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
David L. Rockwell
Thomas P. Schmidt
Cleveland
James M. Williams
Senate
C. C. Weybrecht
Alliance
A. P. Sanders
Rockwell
State Executive Committee
State Central Committee
Charlies Kloeb
Kloeb
Chalkley Steelman Leeds First Atlantic City Mayor Dies
Obituary notes Chalkley Steelman Leeds age 85 longtime Atlantic City leader and first mayor dies at his home. Also reported Prof. Sibitz Vatican galleries director died in Italy after supervising transport of Raphael Transfiguration to new Vatican galleries. Peter A. Boast longtime Postmaster at Poasttown Ohio dies at 78. village named for his father.
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Chalkley Steelman
Leeds
Atlantic City
N. J
Prof
Sbitz
Vatican
Bano
Italy
Raphael
Peter A. Poast
Poasttown
Mr. Boast
America
Captain Bryce 13 in Poor Health
New York dispatch reports Captain Stewart Meiley Bryce son of late Senator Calvin Bryce is the subject of a potential lunacy commission. Family sources say an application is in preparation and trustees may be appointed. physicians believe his condition could improve with proper treatment. His residence remains secret and his wife is with him.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Stewart Meiley Bryce
Calvin
Bryce
United States
Ohio
Captain Bryce
Prominent Cincinnati Architect Joseph Marty Dies at 57
Joseph Marty, 57, noted Cincinnati architect of the Rieg & Marty firm, died after a two week illness from Bright's disease at his Clifton Heights home. Survived by his widow Elizabeth Ackerstaff Marty and four children, funeral plans to be announced. He led local architectural work and served as a leader in the American Institute of Architects Cincinnati Chapter and Corryville Loan and Building Association.
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Joseph Marty
Cincinnati
Pecan Street
Clifton Heights
Bright
Marty
Anton Rieg
Rieg & Marty
American Institute of Architects
Corryville Loan and Building Association
Elizabeth Ackerstaff Marty
Frank
Louis
Margaret
Etta
Two Businesses Hard Hit in Pant Lick Fire at Lexington
Losses total $80,000 with Champion & Co. $15,000 George & Ballard $20,000 Williams livery $5,000 millinery and meat shops $10,000 People's Bank $10,000 Commercial Hotel $20,000. Only two business houses remain standing. Origin of fire unknown.
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Lexington
Ohio farmer kills self in peculiar accidental shooting
In Coshocton Ohio on September 11 John McCullough a 62 year old farmer was killed when his shotgun discharged after the gun became caught in a corncrib door. The blast struck his abdomen and nearly divided his body.
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Coshocton
John McCullough
Former city official Philip Kiehborth dies at 64
Philip Kiehborth longtime Assistant City Clerk dies after a nearly two year illness in State avenue home. He leaves his daughter Lulu and nephews John and Phil Kiehborth. He served over twenty years in city government and was respected across party lines. Funeral arrangements pending with Civil War comrades likely to lead services.
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Philip Kiehborth
State Avenue
Kiehborth
Lulu Kieborth
John Kiehborth
Phil Kiehborth
Justice Tibbles
New Humane Slaughter Device Reported in Scotland
Consul Maxwell Blake in Dunfermline notes a new humane slaughter device replacing the poleax method. The one foot long rifled barrel gun ends with a bell shaped muzzle placed on the bullock’s forehead to sever the spinal cord with a single tap, causing minimal pain when properly used. A prospectus is on file at the Bureau of Manufactures.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Maxwell Blake
Dunifermline
Scotland
Bureau’ of Manufactures
Final decree sought to void marriage of Maloney and Osborne
In New York Justice Gerard heard formal application for a final decree annulling the marriage between Helen Maloney of Philadelphia and Arthur Herbert Osborne. The union, performed two years ago, was already challenged after Maloney eloped with Samuel Clarkson. Justice McCall previously issued an interlocutory decree based on a referee's report that the marriage had never been consummated and was not legally binding. The current move aims to make that interlocutory decree final.
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New York
Helen Maloney
Martin Maloney
Philadelphia
Arthur Herbert Osborne
Gerard
Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
Miss Maloney
Samuel Clarkson
Osborne
McCall
Milford man crashes through large garage glass door
P A Stokes of Milford Illinois believed an open door would passable and crashed through a 10 by 14 foot plate glass garage door at Herschede Motor Car Co Reading road and Hutchins avenue. He escaped without a scratch though witnesses were stunned by the accident.
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P. A. Stokes
Milford
Ill
Herschede Motor Car Company
Reading Road
Hutchins Avenue
Stokes
Avondale
Escapes From City Hospital Ward In Desperate Flight
Alonzo Clark a colored patient at City Hospital escaped last night after a struggle with a physician and attendant while being moved from Ward R to the strong ward. He fled through the court into D Ward and leaped from a window on Central avenue side, wearing blue hospital garments. He had been in the hospital since September 3 under care for his ban habits.
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City Hospital
Alonzo Clark
D Ward
Central Avenue
Decorator John H. King Missing After Payday
John H. King a 45 year old decorator from Bromley Kentucky disappeared after leaving home Thursday night. Police report he was last seen in Covington and his wife fears foul play following his Payday earnings from the Pullman Car Company.
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John H. King
Bromley
Covington
King
Pullman Car Company
Paid in Full and Witching Hour Dominate Grand Week
A week long Grand Opera engagement features Paid in Full and Witching Hour plus His House in Order. Eugene Walter, once a local reporter, gains royalties from five Paid in Full companies and The Wolf. Forepaugh Stock Company readies His House in Order with a demanding cast, strong dialogue, and modern costumes.
Road to Yesterday Ends Forepaugh Run at Olympic
The Forepaugh Stock Company closes its run of The Road to Yesterday at the Olympic with final matinee and evening performances. The show has drawn large audiences and receives a proper farewell to the popular dream play.
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Mary Lawton
Fish
Miss Lawton
Malena
Howe Pictures Sunday at Lyric Matinee and Evening
Lyman H. Howe travel pictures return for a repeat showing at the Lyric with matinee and evening performances on Sunday. The first week’s program will be repeated by popular demand.
Wagenhals and Kemper to Lead Major Theater Season
Wagenhals and Kemper forge to front as leading theatrical managers with four Paid in Full companies in the U S and one in London. They plan The Builders with Tully Marshall in Chicago November 1 and then New York. Mme F Gresac’s new play will reach Paris and American stages after October 1. They also back a modern piece starring Kathryn Gray and Annie Russell in The Stronger Sex. The Sunny Side of Broadway two act musical with Grady and Woolfolk is set. Murray and Mack promise their greatest starring vehicle yet as local audiences await.
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Wagenhals
Kemper
London
Marion Fairfax
New York
Tully Marshall
Joe Brooks
Chicago
Annie Russell
Broadway
Thomas Grady
Boyle Woolfolk
Murray
Mack
Last Matinee and Evening Farewell for Lion and the Mouse
The matinee today and the evening show of The Lion and the Mouse will be the last opportunities to see the play in Cincinnati. Henry B. Harris plans bookings for next season that will move the production out of the city. Audiences have enjoyed the strong performances of the clever company tonight bids farewell to local crowds.
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Henry B. Harris
Cincinnati
Paid in Full advance sales surge at Grand Opera House
There was an unusually large advance sale at the Grand Opera House yesterday for seats to Paid in Full next week. The local public shows eagerness as the play has been a sensational hit in New York and Chicago and signals a strong start to the theatrical season with a tremendous week ahead.
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Eugene Walter
Walter
England
Viola Allen
New York
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Howe’s Moving Picture Run Draws Big Lyric Crowds
In these progressive years of motion pictures audiences at the Lyric have shown enthusiasm for Mr Howe's shows. The Sunday attendance is expected to test the theater capacity as his stay continues.
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Bly
Grand Season Offer Dominates Local Interest
A noted piece commands strong local attention at the Grand, celebrated for its immense popularity and prominence among this season's offerings. The display attracts widespread public interest and stands out as a premier feature of the event.
First of three amateur vaudeville shows at Chester Park
Tomorrow opens a free vaudeville series at Colonel Martin's resort with three Sunday contests. Prizes await winners as many acts perform including a surprising handcuff escape. Matinee starts at 3 PM and evening show at 8 PM.
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Chester Park
Colonel Martin’s
New York Hippodrome Opens Season With Big Success
The New York Hippodrome, run by M. C. Anderson and the Shuberts, started the season on Thursday night. A telegram to Henry M. Ziegler dated September 11 proclaimed the new show the biggest success New York has ever seen.
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Hippodrome
New York Hippodrome
M. C. Anderson
The
Shuberts
Henry M
New York
Witching Hour at Lyric presents Thomas' best play
Mr Howard Gould and a capable Shubert company present Augustus Thomas latest drama at the Lyric Theater described as his best work. The production promises strong acting and notable staging to open in the current season.
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Lyric
Howard Gould
Shubert
Augustus Thomas
Lyric Theater
Murray and Mack Bring The Sunny Side of Broadway
Murray and Mack present the Sunny Side of Broadway at Walnut Theatre with their strong supporting company. The Irish comedians headline a popular night of musical comedy, opening Sunday matinee. The tour claims to be the biggest musical production of their career.
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Murray and
Mack
Broadway
Famous Stage Beauty Married in Secret London Ceremony
Marie Studholme the English actress wed Harold Barrett son of Major General Barrett in a London registry office on September 4. The groom listed 27 and the bride 81 years old in the secret marriage reported from London dated September 11.
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London
Marie Studholme
Harold Barrett
Barrett
Nickel Actors Plan Strike for Higher Pay in Chicago
About 900 nickel theater performers in Chicago plan to strike Monday for higher wages. They seek at least 20 dollars weekly or 35 dollars for teams, with a petition circulating for signatures. Most are in the Actors' Union, though the union forbids wage scales, so the action proceeds independently.
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Chicago
Actors’ Union
New Robinsons Presents Striking Sunday Programme
Amusement Notes reports The New Robinsons draw large pleased crowds with moving pictures and special acts. The review promises lasting success for the house under the new order of entertainment and notes a new and very striking programme announced for Sunday.
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Robinson’s
Order of Things
Crawford Moving Pictures Draw Crowded Audiences
The Auditorium reports strong business with O. T. Crawford moving pictures and commendation for their realistic accompaniments. Management promises Sunday’s programme change will show more high character views with educational value.
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O. T. Crawford
Crawford Pictures
Travelers Burlesque Acts Set for Week at People's
The Travelers burlesque and vaudeville group brings a week of entertainment to the People's patrons with Charles J. Burkhardt as the popular comedian and Chooceeta as the sensational feature. Chooceeta drew crowds last season and is expected to attract attendees during the engagement, beginning Sunday afternoon.
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Travelers
Charles J. Burkhardt
Chooceeta
Spirit of Paul Devne to Debut at Lyceum
Lincoln J. Carter writes the sensation piece to be staged at the Lyceum next week. The drama promises thrilling episodes and hair-raising moments with a handsome scenic setting and strong company.
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Paul Dévne
Lyceum
Lincoln J. Carter
Fred Irwin's Big Show at Standard for Week
Fred Irwin's Big Show arrives at the Standard for a week long run Sunday afternoon. The program features burlesque and vaudeville acts, a chorus of handsome women, lavish costumes and scenery, promising entertaining and high quality performances for the audience.
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Fred Irwin
Tony the Bootblack at Heucks Week Beginning Sunday
melodrama features Dave Geraro and Ray Bailey in key roles with strong support. plot centers on criminal activity by the Black Hand. Murray Sisters Marion and Victoria attract social attention during their engagement at the Columbia this week. their Cleveland home and frequent Cincinnati guests are noted with Colonel C B Wing family among visitors.
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Tony
Heuck’s
Dave Genaro
Ray Bailey
Black Hand Order
Murray
Marion
Victoria
Columbia
Colonel. C. B. Wing
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Nell Brinkley Costumes for New Act at Columbia
Billy Gaston and Ethel Green will wear Nell Brinkley costumes at the matinee and evening shows at the Columbia. The act with all black and white costumes scenery and properties is ready for Memphis next week.
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Nell Brinkley
Billy Gaston
Ethel Green
Columbia
Miss Green
Memphis
Ohioan Is Cut to Pieces in Sawmill Accident
Caldwell Ohio September 11 Edgar Mc Clellan nephew of James J Joyce Republican candidate for Congress from the Fifteenth Ohio District was cut to pieces today by a circular saw at a sawmill in Brookfield Township He was 22 years old and unmarried
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Commercial Tribune
Caldwell, CO
Edgar McClellan
James J. Joyce
Ohio
Brookfield Township
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