14 May 1897
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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
1
Authorized to announce the name of Joan Math Tower clan candidate for sheriff subject to the Democratic primary election or convention. Also announces Pane Omen E Hout of Wankon omniate te Bheritl calject to the will of the Democratic Primary or Convention.
The piece argues that gold standard advocates operate quietly to sustain the gold standard while opposing international bi metallism. It recalls past pro bi metal lobbies and notes that Republicans support free coinage by international agreement. The text warns of finance and bond dealers influencing policy at the expense of sound money and broad public welfare.
Republican organs mock Cleveland's presence in the GOP and fear his influence in reshaping party lines. The piece argues his return signals a split, with McKinley courting gold standard allies while Cleveland champions bimetallism, pressing for a gold party and disrupting Republican unity.
The text argues money is as vital as manufacturing and that gold and silver underpin currency. It advocates free coinage to equalize coinage and commercial values and to keep money supply aligned with business activity and population growth.
The article notes Mr. Cleveland as a former Democratic figure now aligning with the Republican Party. It asserts his conversion is a strong blow to Democrats and could destabilize the Republican organization if he remains closely tied to them. The writer doubts the party can withstand such influence lingering within its ranks.
Adlai Stevenson ex vice president Senator Wilott and General Patoe head a presidential commission to visit Europe and press for a broad equal and international bimetallism system. They will tour Paris Berlin and London seeking cooperation and aim to convene a joint conference to craft a plan while hoping for substantial results for silver's world role.
The article notes the White House mail averages about 1000 to 1200 letters daily on all topics from readers worldwide. Citizens seek favors, opinions, or recognition, with many requests ranging from ambassadorships to personal items, while Mrs. McKinley’s support is needed to manage the volume handled by official secretaries at the Mansion.
Reported by D A Snow Cay Patent Attorneys Washington DC and others list numerous patent grants across Ohio including devices like a clothes rack elevator safety lock keg and more. Notable names include Baker Springfield Brown Cincinnati Edmonds Cleveland Hagerman Findlay Hartman Toledo Heller Akron Huber Youngstown Leib Columbus Miler New Berlin Moora Cleveland Moog Toledo Wack Canton and Winton Cleveland. Readers can obtain copies by sending ten cents in stamps with paper date to C A Boon Co Washington DC.
The correspondent reports a promising spring with good rains and large apple crops, notes corn planting underway, and mentions several neighbors and local figures facing illness and disputes. He rails against political leaders, predicts the November election outcome in Ohio, and laments broad public dissatisfaction while praising rural resilience.
Special round trip from Logan offered Sunday May at a low rate. Travel via Athos and 15 0.8 schedule with trains moving early morning. Passengers are advised to login at 4 a.m. for boarding details and updated times.
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