Life Story of the Late Myron T Herrick Chapter Nine
The narrative recounts Myron T Herrick's political rise in Cleveland's Sixth Ward. It highlights Billy King, a powerful ward figure and insurance broker, as a reform barrier who controlled city hall contracts and graft opportunities. A 1885 reform push sought two strong candidates for council and school board, resisted by King who coerced candidates, leading to a pivotal moment when a reformer contemplated running as King pressed to block the ticket.
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Toveland
Billy King
King
Hig Hi
Touncilman
New York
Cleveland
Armateurg
Court House
Joe Richards
Reform Gang
Alworthy
Canada
Cleveland Leader
Bily
Vis
Ike Burton
Orton
Burton
Reformers rise in municipal politics during Cleveland era
The reminiscence recounts reformers challenging graft in Cleveland's city governance. Theodore Burton and peers faced ridicule yet pushed investigations into cemetery funds, goose keepers, fire aid, and public finances. The speaker narrates exposing misuses, attacking the old machine, and securing reforms through council committees and press coverage.
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Frank McMillan
Billy
Frank
McMillan
Aidowi
Billy Ring
Vet Council
Cleveland
Couc
Theodore Burton
Tom Acworthy
Law Dia Tors Press Ag
Passage on political apostasies and election funding ethics
A recount of corrupt practices in politics and media funding, including falsified accounts, unobserved ad rates, and a careful audit led by an unnamed narrator. He recalls press clashes, a Lincoln-like distrust of pay-to-play, and a pivotal convention where he secured a delegate role amid intra-party battles.
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Finch
Gore
Mark Hanna
Jesse Frekrett
Cementia
Everett
Yanna
Aid
Hanna
Herrick
John Sherman
Ohio
Keep Spirit of Season In Mind During Days of Shopping
Editor notes Garry Myers heads Division Parental Education at Cleveland College Western Reserve University and edits Batyhood. The piece urges fathers to plan gifts with care, ease mothers’ burden, and focus on the true spirit of Christmas, while encouraging early shopping and spiritual preparation for a meaningful holiday with children. It also recalls a political anecdote about Benjamin Harrison and Cleveland politics.
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Garry
Myers
Pad
Cleveland College
Western Reserve University
Batyhood
Dina
Dasa
DR Myers
Henjamin Harrison
Indiana
Fianna
Cleveland
Lrver
S.fe
Chicago
Misses Waddock Attend Thanksgiving Gatherings
Ridgeville sisters Mary and Lottie Waddock visit relatives in North Ridge while Silvia Wilson teaches in La Parte and Hilda Richer returns from Canton for Thanksgiving. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Leroy Friederstie Elvria and others host and attend multiple family gatherings.
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Shieffield
Mary
Lottie Waddock
Ridgeville
Shirles Garfield
North Ridge
Leroy Friederstie
Elvria
Johnson
Silvia Wilson
la Parte
Harry Chambers
Hilda Richer
Canton
Sharley Garfield
Jessie Gargeld
H C Burrei
Dar
Raymond Duntee
Cleveland
Mero
Wm Mitchel
Cactte Cahoon
Fred Cahoon
Fiav 4
Bola Johnson
Little Joyce
Fuls Joonson Rae
Irden Maddock
Feria
George Anthority
Loanire
Grace Jackson
Elen
Reynolds
Wire Joe Johnson
N A Johnson
Idna
Sadi Reeve
Lorain
PB 1
Chambers
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Mangel
Broad
Washington
Roehl
Grafton
Olie
West Virginia
Slater Coal CO
Garry C. Myers
Huying Toye
Sheffield
West River Road
Toxi
Wterbert
Marian
George Chambers
Join Morris
Give
Elector
Trieal
Table Store
Ohio Public Service Co
Cities Service
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