The Wool Question Editorial Sparks Ohio Debate
The Colum bus Press Post rebuts a Steubenville Herald Star wool tariff editorial. It cites wool prices from St Louis and eastern markets, argues Ohio wool is sold east, and claims the Dingley tariff boosted prices. Farmers in Jefferson and Harrison counties allegedly see a $50,000 to $160,000 annual gain under protection.
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Columbus Press-Post
Press-Post
Steubenville Herald Star
Bryanium
Steubenville
St. Lewis
St. Louis
T.e
Bingley
Ohio
Presa-Post
American Wool Reporter
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Taft
Harris
Hollingsworth
Harrison County
Farmers opposed to cutting bird that lays golden egg
A reader asks whether farmers will vote to oppose killing the source of abundant yearly revenue, suggesting they understand the stakes. The message ends with a plea for the Press-Post to publish the same question.
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P. S
Bryan’s Chance to Expose Taft on Denver Platform
The piece argues Mr. Bryan should clarify the Denver labor plank urging impartial treatment in judicial proceedings and jury trials in contempt cases. It suggests Taft’s rejection of the plank exposes a supposed gap in understanding and risks voter support, noting Bryan’s rhetorical skill.
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New York Times
Bryan
William H. Tait
van Cleave
Manufacturers’ Association
Denver
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Supreme Court
Debs
Justice Miller
Tait
Enquirer Endorses Bryan Yet Sees Slim Chances
The Cincinnati Enquirer supports William Jennings Bryan for president but doubts his election, noting West Coast and Midwest states show Republicans split from anti Roosevelt factions while hubbub over the Baltimore convention fuels protests and editorials. The paper highlights regional GOP shifts and calls the administration stance orthodox in the West.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Wm. J. Bryan
Baltimore
Enquirer
Ohio River
Republican Party
Rove
Sevelt
National Convention
West Wide Shift in GOP Unity Endorses Taft Line
The piece argues Republicans across states rally behind Taft, repudiate anti Roosevelt critics, and align with party candidates amid prosperity and crops. It notes Western Republicans solidify support, discouraging Democratic gains, while union leaders like Gompers push for Democratic alignment harming wage workers and trade unity.
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West
Cleveland
Union
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Lincoln-Roosevelt League
California
Taft
Ohio
Old
Bryan
Humbug Henry Attacks Hypocrisy and Party Flips
The piece accuses a Democratic temperance promoter nicknamed Humbug Henry of hypocrisy for denouncing saloon-backed candidates while his party supports them. It claims he once preached independence but now aligns with what he criticized. The editorial says voters see through his tricks and will reject him.
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Democratic Party
Doctor Jekyl
Humbug Henry
Labor World blasts Gompers on Bryan vote
An editorial from The Labor World argues labor leaders misread the rank and file by pressing Bryan, predicting growing internal conflict and hostility to free trade and anti-business platforms as the presidential race unfolds. The piece notes labor’s independence from leadership and vows to follow its own judgment.
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Gompers
Bryan
Labor
Labor World
Gompera
A Mere Trimmer Says Platform Binds Omissions
Bryan declares his third nomination based on principles while erasing past campaign issues. He claims a platform binds what it omits as well as contains and that officials may not push personal views without voter approval. The speech questions trust after repeated past blunders.
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Bryan
Republic
Europe
Editor Denounces Allegations Over Liquor Campaign
The Gazette reports rumors that Herald-Star editor promised to “be good” to liquor interests. The Herald-Star editor denies all such claims, stating no liquor agents sought or influenced him and defending his stance on moral issues against the Gazette's accusations.
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Gazette
Herald-Star
The
F. Voke
West Sixth Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Then and Now in Steubenville Under Past Democratic Rule
A speaker recalls Steubenville during the prior Democratic administration. He contrasts then and now noting absent mills and plants. The city was smaller, with vacant surrounding land, and less developed than present.
Republican tariff policy uplifted mills and prosperity
The speech argues that Republican legislation created prosperity with tin and steel mills and warns against Bryan revenue only tariff policy that would stop domestic production and drive industry overseas. The speaker claims every man in the city has felt the benefits of protection.
Bryan campaign treasury mystery sparks questions
The Bryan campaign reports a sudden $300,000 infusion. Wmn. R. Hearst demands disclosure of the donor and purpose, noting Mr. Bryan’s reluctance to explain. The piece suggests large backers like Standard Oil may be involved and presses for a full answer.
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Bryan
Wmn
Gazette editor’s split stance on county option election
The Gazette editor pledges to back dry interests in Jefferson county while backing Harmon for governor and McConville for representative through saloon ties. He vows not to mix local option and political campaigns, claiming a consistent dry stance despite apparent cross-advocacy and shifting loyalties.
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The
Gazette
Jefferson County
Harmon
McConville
the Gazette
Bryan Campaign Funds Question Raised by Humbug Henry
The Herald Star questions the source of a $300000 campaign fund attributed to Mr Bryan and asks whether the money came from a poor working man or from another party figure. It notes Bryan has not explained the fund's origin and urges an explanation.
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Humbug Henry
Herald-Star
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Tariff debate echoed in Cadiz Sentinel critique
The Cadiz Sentinel argues the rank and file now understands the tariff and its pernicious effects more than ever, blaming the Cleveland tariff for revenue panic of 1893 and predicting they will resist another such experience until the lesson is forgotten.
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Cadiz Sentinel
Cleveland
Trust Party money plays two masters in local politics
The Gazette notes easy command money backing the Trust Party, while Hearst claims a $300,000 slush fund from Standard Oil to back Bryan. The Humbug criticizes the plan as a double game aiding saloon-backed officials and pursuing local option.
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Trust Party
Neck of the Woods
The
Gazette
Humbug
Hearst
Standard Oil
Bryan
Bryan criticized for shifting principles in editorial stance
The Hurlihag editor defends against reader claims of abuse toward Bryan and states disappointment in the politician. It argues Bryan lacks fixed principles and is ready to switch positions to gain votes, a behavior seen as a major flaw for a public figure.
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Hurlihag
Bryan
Herald-Star
Feather lease assigns shares among McDonald associates
J A McDonald assigns eighths in the Feather lease to Jos Smith and John M Cunningham and a fourth to D F Seeee. Jos assigns a sixteen try to McDon a.
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J. A. McDonald
Feather
Jos. Smith
John M. Cunningham
D F. Seeee Jos
McDona
Leopold Rosenthal wedding in New York noted in society column
Mrs Bertha May Rosenthal and Mr Lawrence M Leopold wed quietly on Monday August seventeenth at the home of Mrs Frank Miller in New York. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William May of Steubenville and the groom a partner in May and Leopold furniture and carpet store. After a short wedding trip they plan Asbury Park and will return to Steubenville in September to a home at the William May homestead.
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Leopold-Rosenthal
Bertha May Rosenthal
Lawrence M. Leopold
Frank Miller
New York
Wm .May
Leopold
May & Leopold
Asbury Park
May
Steubenville
Wm. May
Pretty wedding at St Patrick’s Washington City
A nuptial mass at St Patrick’s church in Washington City yesterday morning united Miss Winifred S. Duffy of Steubenville and Mr. James F. Hassett of Brooklyn. Rev Willian T. Russell officiated. The bride wore white broadcloth and carried an ivory bound prayer book. They will reside in Chattanooga after September first following a honeymoon in Cameronia.
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St. Patrick's Church
Washington City
Willian T. Russell
Winifred S. Duffy
Steubenville
James F. Hassett
Brooklyn
N. Y
Simon Duffy
South Fifth Street
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Ramsey
William R. Smith
Cameronia
Silver Wedding Anniversary at Hamline Church Parsonage
Rev Dr Ulman and his wife were honored with a surprise silver wedding anniversary party at the parsonage. The congregation arranged a piano march, gifts included a sterling carving set and solid silver spoons, and a social hour with refreshments followed late in the evening.
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Dr. Ulman
Hamline
Iris
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National Starch
Successons
Hassett-Duffy
MFG, Co
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Dr.l F.yoke
Imperial Hotel
L. F. Voke
Ohio State University
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