13 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1897
Page
1
A garbled notice from Shallow Ohio indicates Milton Cox of Shallow Ohio will run for Congress under a party line. It references a Democratic Convention and party decision on the primary or convention process, with unclear wording about official announcements and endorsements.
The document outlines Democratic platform leaders and district seats in Ohio including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Supreme Judge, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Board of Public Works, and School Commissioners. It condemns mono metalism, calls for free coinage of silver and gold at 10 to 1, opposes government reliance on private contracts for money, and appeals for legislative action to maintain national monetary standards. It stresses opposition to silver demonetization and endorses a government driven standard alongside the public currency.
An author argues the 1890 wage strike mirrors a second Declaration of Independence. He claims 2,400,000 workers and dependents starve while combines and trusts suppress pay, urging arbitration yet warning of revolution if further oppression continues. He likens workers to patriots from 1776 and predicts silver restoration if the strike prevails.
A Fairfield County man seeks to break a Republican hold in the state senate after sixteen years. Palmfeld’s candidate Judge Fu Rutter, a Probate judge since 1890, is described as a strong orator and ally of bimetallism. The piece lauds Rutter’s schooling, county service, and role in rallying votes against the gold standard and what it calls Hannaism.
The Enquirer reports Jesse A Lyers nominated by Washington County as a Democrat for State Senator in the Joint Ninth Fourteenth District amid strong opposition from Morgan County. Ivers emerges as a leader promising November victory, praising Lyers and critiquing gold influence while highlighting Morgan County’s prior committee work and shifting Republican majority.
From our Regular Corresponder Wasi NTION July 0 1897 An other proof of the power of money kings over the administration. The tariff bill is in conference and trusts push favors. Senate Foreign Relations contemplates force to compel Spain to pay indemnity. Hawaii treaty exposure and tariff defense spark debate as coal duties rise, enriching mine owners and railways.
A Democratic state convention praised Spruce IT Chapman of Ohio as a man of the people with means and ability. They hail him as a friend of mine workers, promising a principled, businesslike administration, honest reform, and a governor who will represent all citizens from poorest to millionaire.
An excursion to Nashville for The Tennese Centennial and International Exposition runs from May to October in Nashville Tennessee. Special low rate round trip tickets are offered by C and M Vi Ivy Agents with full details available from the issuing agent. One change of cars is required if travel is via the O and M line, with no other changes of departure.
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