Cleveland Letter Seen as Tariff Focus by Editors
Editors across major papers react to Cleveland's acceptance letter, noting tariff reform dominates discussion while the force bill topic splits Democrats. Critics from Boston and New York praise clarity and call it a strong campaign document urging duty and victory against federal intervention in elections.
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Dispatch
New York
Cleveland
Charles A. Dans
Tarif
Iis
Empire State
Grover Cleveland
East Side Responses to Cleveland Letter Reflections
Various New York papers weigh Grover Cleveland's letter on civil service reform tariff and war service. The Herald praises brevity as plain language for the masses while the Staats Zeitung defends his fidelity to reform. The Tribune criticizes the speech as prevaricating on major issues and the World lauds its straightforward Jeffersonian Jacksonian tone.
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Harrison
New York Staats Zeitung
Dem
Cleveland
Frank
the World
Grover Cleveland
Mnan
Cleveland Letter Sways Party Lines and Tariff Debate
The Chicago Times notes Cleveland’s acceptance letter clarifies his opposition to taxation for private gain and warns against government meddling. The Plain Dealer, Minneapolis Times, and Kansas City papers praise or critique the letter’s clarity, form, and stance on tariffs and silver.
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Chicago Timws
Dem
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
The
Kansas City Journal
Rep
Kansas City Times
Harrison
Democrats Warmly Accept Cleveland Letter Across the South
Regional papers hail James G. Cleveland style and clarity. The Memphis Appeal-Avalanche lauds lucidity and force, the Times-Democrat calls it terse and weighty, and the Nashville American praises its plain talk on tariff reform, currency, and opposing the forces bill. Southern Democrats rally to the stance.
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Nashville American
Cleveland
Cober
Bishop's New Jersey Report Anticipates McKinley Tariff Fallout
Trenton dispatch notes James Bishop Chief of New Jersey Labor Statistics to publish a supplementary annual report. It allegedly shows New Jersey industries benefited from the McKinley tariff similar to New York. The piece outlines party loyalties and political maneuvering around publication before the election.
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Dispatch
Trenton
N. J
James Bishop
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New Jersey
New York
Peck
Bishop
Abbott
James H. Gaskell
Mt Holly
League
David A. Bell
Monmouth County
Matteawan
Bell
Georgia Republicans Move to Fusion With People's Party
Romer Ga September 26 Special Developments show a Republican plan to mirror Alabama fusion. National Committee in Atlanta met with U S Marshal Buck political manager for Georgia. Seventh District ex-Committee held Rome meeting. Republicans plan to back People's party tickets and not field a congressional slate. White voters to back the People's party electoral ticket with some changes anticipated.
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Romer
Georgia
Alabama
C. L. Magee
Birmingham
Livingston
Tom Watson
National Committee
Atlanta
United States
A. E. Buck
Harrison
Rome
Buck
BE. Harcrove
People's Party
Congress
People’s Party
Fuller Answers Smalley on Governorship Eligibility
Governor elect L. K. Fuller rejected B. B. Smalley’s claim that he holds a national bank office making him ineligible. He cites Vermont Constitution Section 26 and its 1883 amendment clarifying what counts as an office of profit or trust under Congress.
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Brattleboro
L. K. Fuller
B. B. Smalley
National Democratic Committee
Vermont
Congress
United States
Cleveland Reply to Hebrew Letter Opens Plain Reply
Letter from a Hebrew resident praising the Democratic platform prompts a reply from ex President Cleveland. The message from Buzzard's Bay expresses sympathy with persecuted Hebrews in Russia and questions praise for sentiments in politics and humanity.
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Cleveland
Carcasco
Democratic Party
Russia
Buzzard’s Bay
Pablo Convention Endorses Electors for Populist Ticket
The Pablo convention endorsed electors, completing the endorsement of the entire Populist ticket.
Lethargy in Indiana Raises Alarm for Both Parties
Indiana party leaders fear statewide apathy could depress the 1916 presidential vote. Democrats note strong Tammany activity in New York while Indiana figures like Taggart report cautious optimism and Rourke Cochran cancels engagements due to eye problems. Ex Governor Gray sees Cleveland brimming with confidence in a Democratic win.
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New York
Indianapolis
Indiana
Tifa
Tagesrt
Democratic Committee
Taggart
Tammany
Rourke Cochran
I Sanhim
Gray
Cleveland
Prohibitionists Nominate Governor Candidate in New Haven
Prohibitionists held a mass meeting led by Colonel George W Bain to promote A K William for governor. The Twenty fourth Jumper Lircy B Mongis from New Haven Conn has been officially notified of nomination. Correspondence between the Judge and the committee was made public yesterday. Judge Morris letter of acceptance discusses state issues.
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MoKerxisromt Prohibitionists
George W. Bain
A. K. William
Congress
Jvuper Lircy B. Mongis
New Haven
Conn
Morris
Morrow Replies to Mandamus Over City Contract Payment
City Controller Morrow and Attorney Guthrie filed an answer denying liability for a city bill. They contend contracts must be let by Council resolution and approved by the Mayor, and that Chief Brown acted without authority. The filing argues no ordinance or resolution authorized the contract and that approval was not obtained, so the city is not liable for materials.
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Morrow
G. W. Guthrie
Madamus
Henry & McCance
Brown
J. C. Brown
Department of Public Safety
H. L Gourley
Delamater Case Resumes Amid Absence of Key Witnesses
In Meadville Pennsylvania the Delamater case reopened at 2 PM with prosecutors hampered by missing witnesses chiefly unsecured creditor George W. Haskins. Prosecution sought to admit Delamater & Co banking books to show debts as deposits but the defense raised self incrimination objections and the judge sustained them. Several creditors deposit books were entered but yielded no decisive evidence.
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Meadville
Delamater
George W. Haskins
Delamater & Co
Caracas in Danger as Venezuelan Revolt Gathers Pace
The Caracas steamship arrived in Brooklyn after a voyage from La Guayra and Puerto Cabello. Venezuelan minister Balot and his sons discussed mission links to arms shipments for Crespo's insurgents as factions clash across Valencia La Guayra Maracaibo and Caracas. The narrative cites blockades and shifting control, with reports of battles near Barquisimeto and rising insurgent strength.
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New Yorks
Ateamer
Caracas
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Brooklyn
Chicago
Kearsarge
Concord
Uoon
Peraza
Carlos
South Portland
Trinidad
Carlos Balot
Nicamor
D. Monagas
Crespo
Castro
Ferraro
Maricaibo
Parlido
Mr. Balot
Guerra
Cregpo
Balot
Dunbar Druggists Sentence Suspended for Liquor Sale Promises
Dr J J Mullen and son J D Mullen of Dunbar were convicted for prescribing to the intoxicated and selling liquor without license. The sentence was suspended after they paid costs and agreed to quit the Dunbar drug business. Dr Mullen vowed to sell out and not reopen there. Indignation follows amid alleged prosecutor buyoff and ties to a $30,000 fortune.
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Axtontown
J. J. Mullen
J. D. Mullen
Dunbar
Frasher
Prothonotary
Mullen
Muller
Fidelity Title and Trust Co. Examines Chase for One Million Guarantee
The Fidelity Title and Trust Co. examines the Chase affair and its one million dollar capital guarantee. The article notes the company located at 131 and 123 Fourth Avenue and outlines the security backing.
Germania Savings Bank Adopts Regular Deposit Terms
Germania Savings Bank at Wood and Diamond streets announces deposits of 6 and upward with interest paid on those deposits. The bank opens daily from 9 a.m. to 4:27 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Officers listed include Jon Abel president and A Succop vice president with other directors named.
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Jon
Abel
A. Succop
A. E. Niemanntary
H. W. Inbooges
Goo
W. Guthrie
Jos. Abel
A. Groetzinger
J. F. Haryekotte
Chas. F. Schwarz
Christian Siebert
Wm. Neeb
Peter Keil
Bank Robbers Pursued Near Roslyn in Forest Chase
Sheriff with a 175 man posse tracks Roslyn bank robbers after a confrontation in Leamway Basin 20 miles east of Roslyn. A battle wounded one bandit while the others fled at dusk. Three saddled horses were found near the escape trail, two identified as those used by the robbers.
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Tacoma
Wash
Roslyn
Leamway Basin
Through Rates on Pittsburg Southern Traffic Debated
The Pittsburg Freight Committee meets today at the Erie office on Wood Street to discuss establishing a through tariff to the South. Local rates currently govern shipments, but a lower through rate is anticipated. River navigation has declined in importance as water levels stay low and equipment grows scarce, though business remains steady amid seasonal freight shortages.
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Pittsburg
Erie
Wood Street
Ohio River
Exposition visitors urged to shop Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood
Western Pennsylvania’s oldest music house Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street advertises pianos from Steinway and Conover, organs from Lyon & Healy and Vocalion, violins and brass, with prices and a catalog. The copy touts durability and best value, inviting readers to call or request a catalogue.
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H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Pennsylvania
Kleber &Brothers
Steinway
Conover
Opera
Mathushek
Krel
Lyon & Healy
Barneff
Lalin
Vocalion
Kiebers
Heber & Bro.'s
McKinley Faces Busy Week With Speeches Ahead
Governor McKinley returns from the East and plans a busy week. He will speak in Wellington on Tuesday, Washington Pa on Wednesday, Mechanicsburg on Friday, and attend the Cincinnati meet Saturday evening. He will discuss the Democratic plank calling for abolition of the salt tax and a tax on bank issues.
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Columnus
McKinley
Wellington
Washington
Mechanicsburg
Cincinnati
Columbus Day Souvenir of Schenley Park Procession
A Columbus Day souvenir published by Alex Y. Lee presents a new bird’s-eye view of Schenley Park, outlining the procession route and the official programme for the day. Copyright EB 78 Fourth Avenue.
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Schenley Park
Alex. Y. Lee
Fourth Avenue
Neighborhood Fight Ends in Injury on South Thirty fourth
A dispute between Mrs William White and Mrs Joseph Shrump over children led to a violent fight on South Thirty fourth street. Mrs Shrump allegedly bit Mrs White with a washboard, breaking two ribs. A physician treated the injured woman and charges are expected.
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South Thirty-fourth Street
William White
Joseph Shrump
Mra Shrump
Mra White
Fall Overcoats Offer From Clothiers on Grant Street
Men’s melton and cheviot overcoats in black oxford tan slate and gray offered at 85 cents each. Value listed as fifteen dollars. Sold by Clothiers located at Cor Grant and Diamond streets with emphasis on low price and seasonal appeal.
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Oxford
Ust
Chainen
Clothiers
Cor
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Democratic State Central Committee Endorses People's Party
The Democratic State Central Committee, authorized by the Weaver convention at Pueblo on the 8th, met in Denver and indorsed the People's party, advancing a joint political alignment in Colorado.
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Populties
Colorado
Denver
Democratic State Central Committee
Weaver Democratic
Pueblo
People’s Party
United Presbyterian Meeting Discusses Vow of Jephthan Rash
The regular monthly United Presbyterian ministers meeting debated if the Vow of Jephthan Rash was justified by circumstances. Rev J T McCrory affirmed its propriety while Mrs R Steele of Dallas attended on behalf of the Union Bible and Association aiding youth study.
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Jephthan
United Presbyterian Ministers
J. T. McCrory
R. Steele
Dallas
Tex
Union Bible End Association
Suit at your tailor's is not superior to ours
The ad claims our garments fit as well as tailor made and cost much less. It asserts tailor measurements do not improve fabric or pattern and promotes coming to us for demonstration of fit and value.
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