The Jackson Banquet Draws Fire on Cleveland's Role
At the Jefferson-Jackson-Lincoln League banquet in Columbus Bryan denounced Grover Cleveland as fueled by corporate money. He charged one donor gave 175,000 and argued Cleveland’s era carried a taint for Democrats. The speech praised democracy while warning of false prophets and urged party harmony amid factional strife. The event drew about 1,600 attendees with a full-length dinner and notable figures in attendance.
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Columbus
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Jefferson-Jackson- Lincoln League
Clevland
Bryan
Democratic Party
United States
Nike
Republican Party
Loyal
Democracy
National Party
Mned
Tente-Hinkle
Kenton
Park Hotel
Johnson J
Cleveland
Northside Business Association
Hinkle
Clarence
Darrow
Philadelphia
Thengit Bettea St
John J. Lentz
John N. Hinkle
Tom L. Johnson
W. d. Brey
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Beal law ruled unconstitutional in Wyandot case
In Upper Sandusky a habeas corpus ruling freed Alvin Eckert on alleged Beal local option violations. The Wyandot County case held the Beal statute unconstitutional under the Ohio Bill of Rights and the U S Constitution, denying equal protection and speedy public trials, with the Anti-Saloon League planning appeal and F S Monnett as defense counsel.
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Columbus
Ohio
T. D. Lanker
Wyandot County
Alvin Eckerb
Anti-Saloon League
Monnett
The Happiest Man and a City Opera Listing
A columnist defines the happiest man as the prudent everyday worker who pays bills saves money and avoids vanity. The piece cites a performance of The Tide of Life on January 24 1908 at North Baltimore Ohio with manager A G Henry and Ab Logan noted for a February 24 appearance.
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Senate
A G. Henry
Opera House
North Baltimore
Ohio
Logan
County Fairs Lose Per Capita Tax Challenge
Attorney General rules law requiring county payments to agricultural societies unconstitutional. Lawrence County faces mandamus to force $700 per capita aid, threatening survival of several societies. Also notes embarks at Will House death of Ellison Martin and a list of upcoming marriage licenses and a local theater program at the Opera House.
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County Agricultural Societien F
Genera
General Assembly
Lawrence County
Mud
Lawrence County Agricultural Society
Mandimum
Miners Win Wage Increase Affects United States Labor
The United Mine Workers through Chel representatives at Indianapolis secured a broad wage hike across major coal regions in the United States. The estimated total increase nears 50 million dollars with substantial gains for Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana and Illinois miners. Details outline per ton and per day raises across digging mining and related roles, plus staged outsize and regional adjustments. The wage settlement alongside a forthcoming Anthracite Strike Commission report signals wage gains and potential working arrangements including a possible shift away from the war bonus and changes to the mining wage system.
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United Mine Workers of America
Chel
Indianapolis
United States
Tbis
Olio
Uneklig
United Mint Workers
Dresroenwr
Ind
Distriet
Pennsylvania
Hocking
Ohio
Indiana
Danville
Minois
Thin Vein
Tang Wall
Uilaots
Tolivin
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Philadelphia
Wathr Ides
Die Commission
Gay
Iso
Blizzard Rages Across Midwest and South Crippling All
Terrible blizzard storm sweeps from the Dakotas to Texas and east to Illinois. Northwest winds, intense cold kill several in Chicago and disrupt coal supply and transport. Snow and sleet cripple streetcars in Louisville and many southern cities as crews struggle to clear tracks amid drifts and outages.
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Chicago
Dire Ett Verlag
Dakotas
Texas
Allegiantes
South
Tennessee
Arkansans
Mississippi
Texan
Georgia
Kentucky
Tauleville
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Jackson
Jackson—Jefferson
Lincoln League of Columbus
William J. Bryan
Real
Lanker
Upper Sandusky
Man
Nords
Mr. Martin
Emgark IV Hepulittorn
Ellison Martin
Will House
Taylor
New Plymouth
Harvey Fetherolf
Martha Sherick
South Perry
John N. Lamberson
Kate Marshall
Murry City
Jerd O
Mercer
Zn BK
Swackhamer
Nancy
Thomas B. Stump
Maud Hibbard
Laurelville
Joseph Quinn
Mary B. Acker
Elmer Locke
Magmie Lucas
Jesse H. Williams
Lulu Jones
Byron Phillips
Corning
Mattie M. Rigge
Murray
Harry Christuin
Nelsonville
Sarah Calaiary
Ward ‘Township
Fred Haynes
Adelphi
Ida Poling
Elmer
Rough
Lancaster
Harriet E. Huston
John H. Steel
Laurelyilte
Eitle Arledge
Apple
Harry Wilson
Helen Koon
Murray City
John C. Arnold
Gore
Maggie Poling
Coon Hollow
Atore
New York
Hocking Valley
Sente
Oho
National View
Lam Lewis
Hocking Villey
Tony Pick
Massillety
Tony Pick Mining
Ein of Mine Oul
Chivago
Deift Ab
Orelock
Clark Street
Louisville
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