Reading editorial warns against free silver and anarchist influence
The Xenis Republican reading editorial urges voters to reject free silver and anarchist movements led by Altgeld Tillman Hogg and other figures. It warns revolution threatens law order and national currency and questions whether citizens will follow those leaders or respected statesmen of history.
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Xenis Republican
Vilain
France
Supreme Court
Robespeare
Danton
Murat
Altgeld
Tillman
Hogg
Texas
Gycone Davie
Stump Ashley
Buffalo Jones
Commonweal Coxey
Mary Ellen ‘Lease
Platte
Mexico
China
Altgeld, Tillman, Bryanté Co
Honest money message favoring gold silver and honest value
The speaker argues for gold and silver backed currency and honest money. He insists a silver dollar should equal a gold dollar and denounces government coin clipping. He claims American products gain value with honest money and asserts honesty as a universal principle.
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Lamumi
Pan
Nine hours of exam for teaching prop qualifications
The civil service exam near Cincinnati required nine hours to assess kindergarten applicants for white schools while Indian students received different methods. Two candidates Carries Hartshorn of Moscow and Jennie Molenkoth of Cincinnati stood out amid claims on scalp and bread knife teaching contrasts. Also mentions AYR’s Sarsaparilla formula and Richmond Kentucky McKinley club formation by 125 Bryantites renouncing the free silver outlook.
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Indiana
Civil Service
Cimeinnat
Amon
Carrie Hartshorn
Moscow
Jennie Molenkoth
Cincinnati
Cochran Exalts Nation In Chicago Peroration
The report quotes Mr. Cochran delivering a grand finale that extols American virtue, honesty, and liberty. He asserts the republic’s success, rejects Populist claims of oppression, and proclaims the nation as a beacon of freedom. The crowd responds with applause and a heartfelt singing of the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Cochran
Chicago
Ingrsoll
American Republic
Parrott speaks to Neville audience on monetary claim
Parrott addressed about 125 residents in Neville last Thursday evening, asserting a silver dollar buys one bushel of wheat and a gold dollar buys two. A larger poster then drew more attention, boasting free trade slogans and a critique of Herman Cleveland from 1892.
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John
Parrott
Neville
Clermont Sun
Sulby Bagby
Flat Rock
Coins Financial School
Mr. Bryan
Bagby
Belgium
United States
Bannister
Bryan Club
Free Silver Debate Scorers at Eaton Meeting Disappoint Crowd
In Eaton Ohio on September 17 1896 letters to the Clermont Courier recount a Bryan Parrott speech and a small audience with four fifths of attendees being Republicans. The piece notes low Populist turnout and plans to form a Bryan club deferred to next week.
Thirty Fourth Indiana Veterans Endorse McKinley at Reunion
At a Portland reunion the 34th Indiana veterans gathered 250 strong and 90 percent favored McKinley. The article notes their opposition to Bryan and free silver, warning against another bayonet crucifixion over the issue.
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2Th
Indiana
Portland
McKinley
Bryan
Sickles Urges Old Comrades to Crush Free Silver Rebellion
General Daniel E. Sickles calls former allies to mobilize against the Free Silver movement, likening it to the earlier rebellion of slave holders and urging immediate action. He seeks to rally supporters to "get themselves into harness" and strike.
Election law clash over illiterate voters and ballot marking
The piece argues that election boards must enforce a new clause barring judges and clerks from helping illiterate voters mark tickets. State Supervisor Samuel M. Taylor warns boards he can remove noncompliant members, stressing that only courts can judge constitutionality. Union veteran Dante Sickles urges unity to defend national law and order amid political strife.
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Phillips
Cleveland
Samuel M. Taylor
John L. A. Frank
Springfield Board of Elections
Cincinnati Board of Elections
Dante Sickles
Bryan
Boldhouler
Judicial Department
Government
Courts of Justice
United States
Maj. McKinley
Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
McKinley
Locust Valley Church to Dedicate Edifice This Sunday
Locust Corner hosts dedication of the Locust Valley Christian Nation church built last summer. Rev. Clarke leads the ceremony with Rev. Bryant of Darke county assisting. The plain 400 seat church features special music and singing. public invited.
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Locust Valley
Mossbarry Speaks to Large New Richmond McKinley Club
Charlie F Mossbarry of Cincinnati addressed the New Richmond McKinley club last Thursday night to a large enthusiastic audience. The club was the first formed in the county and now counts about 1000 members including many Democrats. The political excitement in the southern part of the county is intense.
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Charlies F. Mossbarry
Cincinnati
McKkinley Club
New Richmond
McKinley Club
Free silver debate taints local shoemaker's stance
A Clermont connected shoemaker, Frank Tappan of Indiana, writes political letters arguing for free silver but questions its earning base. The writer warns that good intentions and free silver may trap him in the balance of his days, ending with a dismissive sign-off from Berney dated September 17.
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Frank Tappan
Mr. Tappan
Hades
Tappan
Clermont
Indiana
Berney
Former Batavia Woman Discusses Colorado Politics and Customs
Mrs Harriet West Bragg, daughter of John Grant, discusses Colorado politics with the Courier. She notes Colorado’s universal female suffrage, presidential loyalties, and the influence of married women in elections.
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Harriet West Bragg
John Grant
Courier
Colorado
Bragg
Bent County
Mre. Bragg
Ohio
Mia. Bragg
McKinley
McKinley cheers echo from Arkansas letter clipping
A Clermont Sun clipping from Vandalia Illinois transmits a political note praising McKinley and opposing silver coinage. It criticizes Altgeld and cites Illinois voters likely backing McKinley with protection and a dollar in November. Governor Stone attends but offers no numbers on silver benefits.
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M. Leever
Steve Cramer
Arkansas
McKinley
Clermont
Illinola
Gov. Stone
Neville Republicans Organize McKinley and Hobart Club
One hundred Neville precinct voters form the McKinley and Hobart club in Neville Ohio with officers led by President A Gelvin and treasurer C W Stratten. They adopt resolutions backing the 1896 national platform, opposing silver coinage at 16 to 1 and demanding fair tariffs and veteran protections.
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Neville Precinct
McKinley and Hobart
A. Gelvin
Amer
Marriage of Miss Lilly M. Davie and Millard F. McNutt
On September 16 at the old Davis home, Miss Lilly M. Davie wed Millard F. McNutt of Williamsburg Ohio. About forty guests attended the ceremony conducted by Rev. L M Davis and Rev. G M Fulton. After a bountiful supper the couple departed for Williamsburg.
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Edward Buvinger
Blanche Kennedy
Batavia
Griffith Mansion
Belle Kennedy
E. M. Bell
Shirley Griffith
Blanche
Mary Lane
Ruth P. Davis
Lilly M. Davie
Millard F. McNutt
Willamsburg
Clermont County
Ohio
Miss Davis
L. M. Davis
G. M. Fulton
Prohibitionists Blast Saloon Residence at Sardinia
Dynamite destroyed a saloon residence in Sardinia last Friday. The owner, a widow with children, escaped with their lives as the house and contents were wrecked and the blast felt for miles. The scene was marked by fanaticism and crime.
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Sardinia
K of P Lodge Meeting In Bata Via
Notice calls all members of the K of P Lodge Bata Via to attend the regular meeting tomorrow night. The agenda includes work in the page rank and other important lodge business.
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K. of P. Lodge
Batavia
Parrott supports Hesse in Populist platform speech
Bethel editor notes John Parrott a lawyer, aligned with a Populist dreamer, to speak to the people from the swine platform. The writer says Parrott is retained in the free silver case and must do his best for his client, though the case is hopeless and Parrott likely does not believe in free silver.
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John Parrott
Hesse
Bethel
Parrott
Zoo Opens Year Round for School Visits and Lessons
Unlike ordinary summer resorts the Zoological Gardens stay open daily all year. This fall teachers are urged to join in promoting visits by thousands of schoolgirls and boys every Saturday. Feeding of animals occurs daily at 4 o clock. Teachers should accompany pupils for object lesson tours of the grounds.
Judge Hulick Speech Draws Goshen Crowd
Despite threatening weather, a large Goshen township audience packed in to hear Clermont's famed orator and district congressman. The judge delivered a one hour twenty minute speech amid lively applause from men of all parties.
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Goshen Township
Clermont
Applaus
Promenaders Observe Rapid Progress On Local Rail Line
Last Sunday hundreds of gaily dressed residents walked up the railroad to view ongoing work. Progress is rapid though completion may lag initial expectations. The grade is nearly imperceptible and the ascent is subtle. A sharp turn at Homans will lead to a sweeping rise ending near James Davidson's home.
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Homan’s
James Davidson
Institute Board Instructs for Next Year
Clermont County Teachers Institute board met last Saturday and selected instructors for the next season. New instructors include Prof. M. G. Brumbaugh Huntington Pa School Management Geography Reading and Prof. Richard A. Parsons Delaware Ohio Literature Grammar Civil Government and U S History. Supt Frank K Dyer Wichita Kansas Arithmetic Physiology Elementary Science. All are men of wide reputation and teachers are congratulated as coming within their course of instruction.
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Clermont County Teachers Institute Board
George P. Chatterton
Thomas P. Pierce
Gatch
A. T. Marsh
Richards
M. G. Brumbaugh
Huntington
Richard A. Parsons
Delaware
Ohio
U. S
Frank K. Dyer
Wichita
Kansas
Fall Fire Warning With Residential Chimney Sparks
An early fall fire on the roof of A. J. Wasner’s home prompted a warning to remove soot from chimney caps and keep fires safely lit. The piece notes that fall sparks from chimneys in unused grates can ignite soot buildup and threaten property, urging paper spread and carpet protection before lighting fires.
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A. J. Wasner
Our President Question Sparks in Clermont Sun Letter
A Clermont Sun writer signing as a Democrat critiques the Clermont Courier for disrespect toward presidents and questions who constitutes "our President" among Bryan Sewall Watson and Cleveland. The letter links Populism and free silver to defeat in November and ends with a PROTECTION PATRIOT, CHILD dated September 21, 1896.
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Eaton
Ohio
Clermont Courier
Clermont Sun
Frank Tappan
Whch
United States
M. Paul Leroy Beauleau
McKinley
Clermont County
Courier
Chile
Swing
Prather
Bryan
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