Bryan’s Labor Attitude Affidavit Details 1893 Potter Tariff Debate
An affidavit from East Liverpool residents William V. Blake and Percy Frost recounts a 1893 congressional hearing where potters begged the Ways and Means Committee not to cut pottery tariffs. Bryan questioned wage levels of potters and Nebraska farm laborers, and pottery wages were reduced by 12 percent.
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Percy Frost
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James Moore
Liverpool
Wilu J. Bryan
Ways and Means
Mr. N
Neraska
Nebraska
W. V
A. D
J. N. Rose
Letters to the News Erroneous fact correction request
A late 1908 letter asks the editor to publish a correction to present the writer in a true light before the public and police. It references a complaint and seeks to reveal clues or indications related to a matter involving the police force and an honest statement from a person named in the text.
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Peo
Rolman
Investigators to Probe Police Over Gambling Connections
The investigating committee issues subpoenas for Policemen Hazelton Moore George Wyman Harry Shaffer and James Deskin to appear at the city clerk office tonight. Fred Clark and Harry Sutton are also subpoenaed to report and share what they know about New Castle gambling joints. The panel contemplates public or private hearings as it weighs disclosure of names and details.
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Investigating Committee of Councils
Hazelton Moore
George Wyman
Harry Shaffer
James Deskin
Fred Clark
Harry Sutton
New Castle
James A. Gardner
P. K. Fike
Joseph Gilmore
Sutton
Clark
Fike
William H. Dunlap
Twenty five million words sent over Atlantic cables daily
A collection of curious facts notes vast telegraph traffic with twenty five million words annually. It also mentions unequal finger lengths to grasp different sized objects and other oddities from police tailoring to dog burials for Greenlandic children.
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Atlantic
Deaths of the Day Mrs John Geiger
Mrs Elizabeth Geiger widow of John Geiger dies at 67 after a stomach cancer illness in North Beaver township. Survived by husband son Harvey and several siblings. funeral Saturday at Koch Lutheran Church Petersburg with burial in church cemetery. Rev W J John officiated.
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Elizabeth Geiger
John Geiger
Columbiana County
Koch Lutheran Church
Harvey Geiger
George Wagner
Columbiana
Andrew
Middletown
Jacob
Unity
David
Leetonia
Simon Geiger
North Lima
New Mexico
Geiger
W. J. John
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Little Edward Owens
John Owens
Agnew Street
Oak Park Cemetery
Funeral services for James J. Kirkwood held in Savannah
The funeral for James J. Kirkwood, who died suddenly Monday morning, took place Wednesday afternoon at Savannah M E church. Rev Boone of the Christian Mission ary Alliance preached the service. Interment followed in Savannah cemetery.
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James J. Kirkwood
Savannah M. E
Rev. Boone
Christian Missionary Alliance
Savannah
Croton Ave M E Church Elects Officers
The Croton Avenue M E church board elected William Hunter president J K Hilliard secretary and A L Burlette treasurer. They set monthly meetings on the first Monday and named a committee to handle insurance matters.
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Croton Avenue M. EB
William Hunter
J. K. Hilliard
A. L. Burlette
New Faculty Appointment at Thiel College
Increased attendance at Thiel college Greenville leads to Dr Sawyer of State Normal School Canfield Ohio being elected a member of the faculty.
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Greenville
Sawyer
State Normal School
Canfield, O
Hints and Dints The Great Object
A compilation of quotes and local notes from the Philadelphia North American and other sources. It reflects political commentary on Bryan and prohibition, water quality rumors in Sharon, and a report from Doughville Gold township campaign contributions totaling 15.64 dollars.
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Doughville
Gold Township
Ezra Whiting
Philadephia North American
Meet Denounces School Board at McKees Rocks Meeting
A public meeting at McKees Rocks Monday evening condemned the local school board. The session began with prayer and featured heated terms such as scoundrels and devils aimed at the board, contrasted with attitudes of New Castle residents.
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McKees Rocks
New Castle
How the Wheels Go Round When a President Is Elected
An explainer from the Kansas City Star on the American electoral process. It outlines that electors meet in January, that states determine methods, and that a majority is needed to win. It covers diecies such as deaths of candidates, state role, and cases where minorities win the popular vote but not the presidency.
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Editorial Splinters Echoes of Public Life
A compilation of witty quotes from various newspapers comment on politics society and leadership. Remarks criticize politicians press figures and public behavior highlighting practical versus visionary viewpoints and the role of media in public life.
Struthers Faces Diphtheria Threat Amid School Closures
Struthers colleges and public schools shut down as health officials warn of a diphtheria outbreak, prompting urgent public safety measures and community vigilance.
Political notes and shifts in early 20th century campaigns
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican contenders in New York and Texas, notes unopposed races, and hints at potential cabinet reshuffles. It highlights campaign costs in New York City, veteran figure John Bigelow returning to politics, and Scandinavian lineups in Minnesota. It closes with a philosophical urging to slow down and enjoy rest.
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New York
John Biglow
Bryant Kern
Bigelow
United States
France
Man Who Doesn’t Step Lively Is Now Set Down as a Mollycoddle
A column discusses rush culture led by Rev. Aked who argues society speeds through life, praising hustle while questioning its cost. It weighs leisure against the drive to win the race, labeling the rested as mollycoddles.
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Rey
Aked
Imeet
Halloween rules limit masks downtown in Youngstown
Masks allowed only on downtown streets of Youngstown tomorrow night and all must remove masks by 10 o clock.
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