Political clashes and wartime memories swirl in 1890s discourse
An aging political column surveys factional fights around John R. McLean and Judge R. M. Ditty as the next state convention looms to name a U S Senate candidate. It also critiques the Paris fair US exhibit, dismisses Wheat crop fears, analyzes U S fiscal policy, and recalls Dewey and naval heroes amid Democratic split and party strategy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. McLean
R. M. Ditty
Anti- McLean
United States
Court of Claims clears admiral row in prize money dispute
The court of claims rules in favor of Admiral Schley’s prize money, dismissing Democratic attempts to allege discrimination. The ruling ends a two year controversy that politicized Navy affairs and underscored nonpartisan review of evidence. Republican strategists weigh implications for McKinley in Ohio and national elections. 60% of Jones voters last fall came from disgruntled Republicans, a caution against assumptions about November turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Claus
Democratic Party
Schley
Court of Claims
Charles L. Kurtz
McKinley
Ohio
Nash, McLean
Ian Jones
Jones Reed
Jones
Bryan
The Coal Trade Outlook and Freight Rate Demoralization
The Toledo Blade predicts trawlable shifts in coal lines as Ohio Central and Hoching Valley supply over half the coal to lake ports. W. L. E, CG, L. & W., Saulusky Short Line each account for about 10 percent. Wheeling and C., L. & W. could reach 15 percent. A coal manager cites weaker demand for small sizes and contracts with tight margins, signaling general demoralization of coal freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Ohio Central
Hoching Valley
Ohio
Saulusky
Wheeling
Old Central Coal Company
Appointed a Chief Clerk in Toledo Labor Office
Labor Commissioner Ratchford canceled his Toledo address due to the death of his step brother David Powers Sr. He arrived from Columbus and has not appointed all assistants. Gilbert C. Berlew of Springfield chosen as chief clerk succeeding H. V. Spellman. Berlew, a notable International Typographical Union member and secretary of the Springfield Trades and Labor Assembly, will assume duties July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratchford
Toledo
David Powers, Sr
Columbus
Gilbert C. Berlew
Springfield
H. V. Spellman
Berlew
International Typographical Union
Springfield Crades and Labor Assembly
Springfield Public Library Board
Merit not in doubt from Morrow's Kidneyoids claim
A Wooster Ohio man Charles Warner testifies to relief from back pain headaches and sleeplessness after using Morrow's Kidneyoids. The ad promotes Yellow Tablev medicine priced fifty cents per two week dose sold by E S Craig and manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio. Also notes ladies shoes priced 3.00 and 3.50 from D T Franx & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warner
North
Grant Street
Wooster
Morrow
Craip
John Morrow & Co
Chemiata
Springfield
Boer immigration and future of South Africa policy
The passage discusses American sympathy for the Boers, railroads offering incentives to Boer immigrants, and a congressional resolution. It argues that South Africa will form a British empire with temporary military rule transitioning to self governing dependencies like Canada and Australia. It notes Dutch majorities, British immigration, and Boer integration or migration options under future governance.
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United States
Congress
Fitzgerald
Canada
Australia
South Africa
John F. Fitzgerald
London
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Africa
Daniel A. Ray Named U S Marshal for Hawaii
Daniel A. Ray designated United States marshal for the Hawaiian Islands. A Illinois political figure born in New York, he has long resided in Oak Park and previously served as editor and secretary in state politics. Ray has four children and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islands
Daniel A. Ray
Hawaiian Islands
Ray
Oak Park
New York
Linois
Bloomington
Illinois State Senate
Springfield
National Civic Federation forms a broad, nonpartisan forum
The Nation al Civic federation organized in Chicago aims to unite leading business and industry figures across the United States and territories for discussion of national issues and possible legislation. Its structure includes an executive committee, an advisory council, and wide regional membership. The Greene Curtain Theater notes the first stage curtain origin in London during the 14th and 15th centuries and its later use in prizefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Civic Federation
Chicago
Civic Federation of Chicago
Franklin H. Head
Advisory Council
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Feanelin
Greene Curtain Theater
London
Shoreditch
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BAILY
BEM Weekly
Evasine
Babsey
Ban- Querlin
Conrad
Bart Hankin
Mill Street
Massillon
Oshkosh
Paris
Henry Clews
Department of Agriculture
Berlin
University of Wurzburg
Nikola Tesla
Bury
Colonel Bryan
North American Review
Kansas City
Montejo
New York World
Dewey
Manila
Santiago
Brooklyn
Coal Trade
Labor
D. T. Franx & Co
America
John F. Willoughby
Cape Colony
Xatal
Trans
Orangeae State
Bechuanaland
Rhodesia
Ene
Sila Sant
Ola
Drs. K
Kjohn A. Manlin
John A. Manlin
Chas. Powers
Ecialiste
Une Secasman
John A. Maplin
Jay
Dre. Kennedy Rergan
Chas
Powers
Golden Monitor
C. QO
Drs. Kennedy
Kergan
Civic Federation
The
Independent Company
Independent
Pilgrim
John Ruskin
Colorado
Spain
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