Burnett switches to the Republican party over Philippine and silver issues
Word from Warren reports F C Burnett, long time Democrat and Ohio voter, announcing he will become a Republican due to disagreement with Democratic policy on the Philippines and silver. The Stark County Democrat notes many Democrats feel bound by party ties while urging honest voters to unite against Boss McLean and support John R. McLean. It compares Ohio campaign themes to Coxey era protests and cites Kinley’s Pittsburgh remarks on the Philippines.
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Warren
F. C. Burnett
Ohio
Burnett
Democratic Party
McLean
John R. McLean
Stark County
Columbia
Washpg
President weighs demand for more troops and naval blockade options
The President signaled that 100,000 troops might prove insufficient to quell the rebellion and could request a larger force. Naval authorities advocate closing Luzon ports except Manila to outside trade, despite concerns it could invite foreign recognition of belligerency. International law complicates a blockade, but shutting insurgent supply lines offers greater strategic benefit to the American cause.
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Luzon
Manila
United States
Philippines
Filippines
Filippinos
Dem party split over McLean nomination in Ohio
The Cleveland Plain Dealer condemns John R. McLean as a candidate backed by bosses and money, arguing his nomination betrays Democratic principles. It predicts a crushing defeat and warns of the broader harm to Ohio’s Democratic slate and future elections. A reader note cites One Minute Cough Cure as a relief claim.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio
McLean
the Plain Dealer
John R. McLean
Zanesville
Onis
Dog ‘Sray
Plain Dealer
Questia
Aue
Paere
Congo
Helen McTenre
N.Y
Going Down Hill People Su Terug from Kidney Diseases
A brief health notice advises sufferers of kidney disease to try Foley's Kidney Cure, described as a guaranteed preparation. The ad promotes relief and a regain of strength, attributed to the product from Rider and Snyder.
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Foley
Rider & Snyder
A.R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Great Institution Brief Historical Sketch of Lancaster Ohio
A historical sketch details Lancaster Ohio's growth and its Boys Industrial School six miles south of the city. It notes Lancaster’s 12,000 population, several generals from the area, and the school’s open family system, merit rules, and long-run success of rehabilitating about nine thousand boys in forty-two years. It highlights the state’s investment, site choice, and the aim to reclaim youths through education, discipline, and activity rather than punishment.
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Lancaster
Industrial School For
J. ¥. Carr
Hocking Valley
Columbus
Fairfield County
Ohio
Charles R. Sherman
Supreme Bench
Connecticut
W. T. Sherman
Thomas Ewing
United States Senate
West Point
Thomas Ewing, Sr
Thomas N. Benton
Missouri
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
William Henry Harrison
the Treasury
Department of the Interior
Taylor
Thomas Corwin
Athens University
Sherman
Bar of
Stansberry
President Johnson
Medill
Brough
John F. Grasee
Sr. Hocking H. Hunter
Philemon Beecher
Congress
United States Army
Thomas Ewing, Jr
Charles Ewing
Hugh Ewing
Newton Schleich
Job A. Stafford
Unio
Mt. Pleasant
C. P. Ream
New York
Prang
Boston
Barrett
Chase
Charles Remelin
Cincinnati
James D. Ladd
Steubenville
John A. Foots
Cleveland
Remelin
Metrez
France
Hocking Hills
Nellie Brittenhan
Davenport, Thayer Co
Nebr
Dr. Pierce
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Foley remedies cited
An assortment of old advertisements touts benefits of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Foley’s Honey and Tar and Foley’s Kidney Cure as cures for piles constipation backache and kidney issues. Claims highlight health restoration, gentle formulas, and endorsements from named users and merchants while warning against counterfeit products.
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DeWitt
Conrad Stange
Pierz
Minn
Rider & Snyder
Dreyfusards Uneasy Over Sebert Testimony at Trial
Rennes reports General Hippolyte Sebert, retired artillery officer, defended Captain Dreyfus by disputing the bordereau authorship. He argued the writer was not an artillery officer and faulted Bertillon methods. The court heard artillery experts, witnesses on gun details, and letters, amid assertions of Dreyfus’s innocence and ongoing public tension.
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Rennes
France
M. Godefrey Cavaignac
Dreyfusard
Rewxxes
Hippolyte Sebert
Marine Artillery
Sebert
M. Bertillon
Polytechnic
Dreyfus
M. Luabori
Valerio
Jonaust
Ducros
Ducrosa
Mercier
Jouaust
Hartman
Fischer
Cuunery
Bourges
Bernheim
Esterhazy
Brugere
Chalona
Roget
M. Cavaignac
Maitre Lahori
Minis
Carvalho
M. Labori
Corningne
Picquert
Lauth
Coringne
Major Lauth
Jonanst
Germain
Insurgent Round Robin Reported From Isabel Artache
War department officials note a published letter from Isabel Artache described as a man of importance and former partner of Aguinaldo. He claims the Philippine rebellion aims to enslave and place in one person the attributes of God and country, while denying it has broad popular support and he supports U S action.
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Washington
War Department
Isabel Artache
Aguinaldo
United States of North America
Philippine Islands
United States
Admiral Watson Relieves Taussig at Manila Command
Commander Edward D. Taussig has been relieved of command of the gunboat Bennington by Admiral Watson and ordered home from Manila. He reportedly differed with the admiral over fleet management and his criticisms prompted the action.
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WasnineTox
Edward D. Taussig
Bennington
Watson
Manila
Magnitude vu bet taND Duns Review Says It Is an Astonishing Feature
R G Dun and Company notes in its weekly trade review that demand astounds despite high prices. Workers’ wages and employment fuel buying, prompting more stores, mills, and transportation. Prices rise for Bessemer pig iron and coke, with widespread orders for bridges and machinery. Wool sales strong but forecasters cautious, wheat declines amid discredited injury reports, and corn exports surge. Failures rise in the US, with Canada slightly lower.
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Duns Review
New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Bessemner
Agin
Southern Foundry
Pittsburg
Grey Forge
Southern
Chicago
Coates Brothers
United States
Canada
This Soldier For Expansion
Lincoln Nebraska September 2 Captain J Cosgrove of Company I First Nebraska declines the nomination for sheriff of the county. He cites not agreeing with his party on expansion and supports retaining the Philippines.
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Lincoln, Neb
J. Cosgrove
Company I
First
Nebraska
San Francisco
Philippines
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Erie Street
Massillon. C
Dewy
Orm
Akrupuivan
W. DL
Guilbert
Nobis
Urge
Seprere Court
Davis
Marion County
Board of Pubic Works
Frank Huffman
Allen County
Republican County
Common Pleas
Warren W. Hole
Jacob 5. Snyder
Robert A. Pollock
Clark W. Metzger
Liaurice E. Aungst
Robert H. Day
Harvey Smith
Sher
John J. Zaiser
Andrew Reese
Ohio State Journal
Mayor Jones
Jacob Sechier Coxey
Golden Rule Jones
the State Journal
Don Quixotic Goxey
M. Kinley
PMR Palt
DeWit
Harry Risers
Dean
Dreyfusards
General Sebert
Admiral Watson
Taussig
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