Two Kinds of Converts and the Free Coinage Debate
A detailed editorial contrast between Mr. Towne's switch to free coinage and the Bryan silver cause. It traces Towne's 1895 conversion, his economic arguments, the 1901 currency figures, and the Sentinel's shifting stance ahead of Bryan's 1896 bid and potential future shifts if free coinage gains momentum.
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Towne
Bryan
Jones
Nevada
Sentinel
Chicago
Taggart
The
West
Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis Journal
Columbus Compromise Shows Democratic Bosses at Work
The Columbus convention displays Johnson and McLean backing a Johnson taxation reform and a solid patronage machine for Ohio Democrats. They push aside Bryanism while aiming to rally support and avert a total party defeat, signaling tough race ethics and caution for Republicans.
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McLean
Ohio
General Assembly
Johnson
Bryan
Columbus
Cleveland
Subsidy for American ships to gain early Congress attention
The Troy Times argues Congress will promptly consider a shipping subsidy to aid American mercantile marine. It notes opposition from foreign carriers and free traders, countering arguments on protection and England’s subsidies. It predicts a bill of adequate protection as a priority before next year.
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Congress
Washington
England
Troy Times
Party self repudiation as Ohio Democrats shift platform
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports on Ohio Democratic state convention scuttling last year’s national program and embracing a new conservative platform. It accuses the party of shifting doctrines, excommunicating Cleveland and Bryan, and chasing spoils while claiming renewal.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Bryan
Democratic Party
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Democratic Tilt Toward Tariff Issues Emerges in Ohio
Report notes a shift in the Ohio convention toward declining free silver and focusing on tariff, trusts, and imperialism. It hints that if Ohio Democrats force a close race, other states may follow. The snippet also cites remarks contrasting Towne’s anti silver stance with support for Hill in 1904.
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Ohio
Chicago Daily News
Ind
Ohio Platform Draws Backlash For Bryanism
The Ohio democracy bungled its platform by alienating Bryan supporters while failing to purge Bryanism, leaving the platform Bryanesque in spirit but unnamed in form, according to the Albany Journal.
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Ohio Democracy
Bryan
Albany Journal
The Progressive Democratic Party Forms in Ohio
The Groot convention of bolting Democrats met at the Great Southern hotel with seven members present. A three member committee announced a state ticket led by Governor Rudolph H. Reemelin of Cincinnati and other officials including Henry C. Cordery, Rial M. Smith, J. C. Shepard, S. L. Clark and Charles Bonsall, to be joined by revisions from Columbiana and Mahoning counties. The meeting drew six delegates and fourteen newspaper men amid partisan organizing.
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Groot
Great Southern
Rudolph H. Reemelin
Cincinnati
Henry C. Cordery
Prairie Depot
Rial M. Smith
Akron
J. C. Shepard
Gallia County
S. L. Clark
Mahoning County
Charles Bonsall
Columbiana County
Progressive Democratic Party
Ohio Mine Workers Meet On Steel Strike Policy
President Haskins Sullivan and Secretary Savage of the Ohio Mine Workers association led a long session at headquarters. They stated Ohio miners are ready to aid labor, with an agreement with operators expiring April 1, 1902. They warned against injunctions used to defeat labor and vowed to decide future policy accordingly.
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Columbus
Haskins
Sullivan
Savage
Ohio Mine Workers’ Organization
Ohio
Duel Ends in Fatal Wiring at Crosby Home
In Addyston a Friday dawn duel between Orville Rudisell and Edward Crosby left Rudisell mortally wounded and Crosby jailed. Crosby's wife believed burglars were inside and warned him. Crosby and Rudisell exchanged about ten shots in darkness. a lamp was shattered. Rudisell lay dying. Crosby remained in custody.
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Cincinnati
Addyston
Orville Rudisell
Edward Crosby
Crosby
Rudisell
Bridge Collapse Injures Many at Oak Point Excursion
A wooden trestle bridge at Oak Point between Lorain and Vermillion collapsed during a July excursion. Many picnickers from Corey Chapel Cleveland Second Methodist Lorain Ross Methodist Oberlin and Elyria were injured as about five hundred people were dumped into the swamp ten feet below.
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Lorain
Oak Point
Vermillion
Corey Chapel
Cleveland
Second Methodist Church
Ross Methodist Church
Oberlin
Elyria
Grove
Hanna denies role in steel strike settlement efforts
Senator Hanna visiting Canton with President McKinley says reports linking him to strike negotiations are erroneous. He emphasizes no participation in talks and calls his visit social, noting a chance meeting with Senator Cullom of Illinois was accidental.
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Canton
Hanna
McKinley
Cullom
Illinois
Cleveland Lawyer Harry C. Mason Dies in Arizona
Harry C. Mason, a prominent young attorney from Cleveland, died Thursday in Prescott, Arizona, after going there for his health. He had been speaker of the lower house in the general assembly and later attorney for the state food commission in the Cleveland district. He was an active Republican politician.
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Cleveland
Harry C. Mason
Prescott
Ariz
Logan county G A R group seeks free quarters for veterans
Post Commander W T Patterson and W H Bushing of the Eugene Reynolds post in Bellefontaine visited Cleveland Wednesday to secure free quarters for 150 veterans and a band for the national encampment. The Logan county organization is made up of five posts.
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Cleveland
Logan County Grand Army Association
W. T. Patterson
W. H. Bushing
Eugene Reynolds
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Newark Strike Ties Up Two Street Lines
Lines of the Newark street railway and the Newark & Granville road halted Friday as workers struck over wages. The union seeks 17 cents per hour for a ten hour day and 25 cents for overtime along with minor demands.
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Newark
Newark Street Railway
Newark & Granville Road
Consolidation Formed for Tiffin Light and Fuel Firms
Consolidation of the Tiffin Light and Fuel Co the Tiffin Electric Light Co and the Tiffin Gas Light Co was completed Friday. The merged company is backed by Toledo and Detroit capitalists who control plants at Delphos New Bremen and Minster.
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Tiffin Light and Fuel Co
Tiffin Electric Light Co
Tiffin Gas Light Co
Toledo
Detroit
Delphos
New Bremen
Minster
Stranger Dies After Erie Train Crash Near Marion
An Erie train struck a well dressed stranger eight miles west of Marion on Thursday night, severing his head in the collision. The fate of the unidentified man remained unknown as authorities investigated the grisly accident.
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Erie
City
Good Pike Road
Weill
Good Pike
Highland Township
Postoffice
Crescens and The Abbot Set for Bright on Beach Race
Columbus reports Crescens and The Abbot will race at Bright on Beach track on August 15 after W L Marks, manager of The Abbot, observed The Abbot run a mile in 2 11.
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Crescens
Abbot
Brighton Beach
W. L. Marks
Warren boiler workers seek nine hour day with ten hour pay
In Warren on August 3 a factory employing 125 workers at the boiler works asked for a straight nine hour day with ten hours pay. The workers have been on ten hour days, except Saturdays when they worked four hours, and their demand is expected to be granted.
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Warren
Warren Boiler Works
Health officer says leprosy patients in Cleveland roam streets
Cleveland health officer Friedrich on Thursday stated several residents suffer from leprosy and are daily walking about the city streets despite public concern.
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Cleveland
Friedrich
Progressive Democrats nominee Clark declines attorney general post
Stephen Clark of Youngstown rejects the Columbus nomination for attorney general by the Progressive Democrats saying he is not in sympathy with the movement and will not accept the nomination.
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Youngstown
Stephen Clark
Columbus
Progressive Democrats
Jail turnkey Ammons arrested over Topeka Joe escape
United States Marshal Chandler arrested George Ammons the turnkey in charge of the county jail after the escape of Topeka Joe and two companions. Ammons faces charges of permitting the escape and may be proven to have known of the plans.
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Toledo
United States
Chandler
George Ammons
Topeka
Joe
Ammons
Slavic Strike Clash Ends With Rescue at Mingo Junction
In Steubenville on Aug 1 a laborer who came back to work at Mingo Junction was seized by striking Slavs yesterday and severely beaten. Officers intervened and freed him, preventing further harm.
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Steubenville
Mingo Junction
Ohio Republicans Endorse Platform At Columbus Convention
The Ohio Republican platform reaffirms national party principles, praises McKinley administration for prosperity and territorial policy, calls for tariff protection, navy growth, Chinese exclusion renewal, and veterans support, condemns lynching, urges tax reform, and pledges support for Gov. Nase and Foraker and Hanna.
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Republican Party
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Supreme Court
China
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Hawaii
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George K. Nase
General Assembly
Joseph B. Foraker
Marcus A. Hanna
House of Representatives
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Senate
Hats Women Are Wearing This Year
Black white and blue trim create a popular look with low flat hats tilted forward and ostrich plumes. Bright red children's hats trimmed with field flowers are favored, while black trims add style. Floppy soft hats feature wreaths of flowers and black velvet bows. A blue straw hat trimmed with daisies pairs with fawn tones. daisies are discouraged with elaborate outfits.
Fashion notes on gloves gowns and accessories
Very large buttons appear on new driving gloves. A gown lace is applied by raising from the surface with a chiffon underpad. The exaggerated long pointed waist is outdated. a modest elongation is preferred. White lawn ties with polka dot borders and polka dot borders with white borders gain favor.
American Bank Setup In Berlin And London Planned
The plan to establish an American bank in Berlin and London is contemplated. It is believed this move will open pathways for American industrial ventures and exports to the old world markets.
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London
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