30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
A fragmentary excerpt portrays Susan B. Anthony defending anti polygamy views and urging moral purity while criticizing Utah practices. The piece includes sharp editorials about women’s suffrage, public morality, and reactions from readers, with pointed remarks about E. Roberts and eastern politicians.
A Democratic planning memo lists 14 states likely to back Bryan, with Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana noted as tough fights. It counts 229 electoral votes from core states and suggests targeting California Delaware Indiana Kentucky West Virginia and others to reach a majority. The document criticizes Senator Jones as chairman and calls for more aggressive leaders from Missouri, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
A World correspondent in Hongkong quotes an unnamed American business figure who met Aguinaldo. The interview portrays Aguinaldo demanding Philippine independence and offering to repay the US 20 million dollars for Spain’s purchase, while criticizing McKinley and urging Washington to honor 1776 principles. He asserts Americans would resist if pushed to war, cites losses in the Philippines, and says he would accept settlement if McKinley agrees to peace terms and self government.
A Washington columnist argues there is no Cuban question and that McKinley should submit Cuba's future without a forced form of government. He recalls Congress declared Cuba must be free and independent, blocked by no need for “criminal aggression” or world power posturing, and urges withdrawal of American troops so Cubans self-rule can emerge.
Admiral Dewey has accepted an invitation from a Washington committee and plans to visit Columbus. The exact date is not fixed but expected early next spring. Columbus will arrange an elaborate reception to honor the famed admiral.
Quiet nuptials held Sunday evening at the bride s home. The couple Mr Harry Weakly traveling salesman for Ulrick Cross of Columbus and Miss Ida Behwenke of Sugar Grove will establish a home in Sugar Grove as soon as the new dwelling is ready. Pastor Flo Amos Koebler officiated.
A mob of about one hundred masked men broke into the jail at West Liberty Ohio took Nell Jackson Edward Jackson and Dave Rickman from custody after arson charges against them. They were whipped tarred and feathered and cast into the mill race before being hunted from town. The incident follows the burning of Marshall Krabill's barn and threats against the prisoners. Police have not yet arrested mob members.
Gen Westen reports 27,004,040 dollars spent on subsistence for the year including rations for prisoners of war relief for Cubans and Mississippi River flood victims and Alaska mining region aid. Losses from accidents rose, costs of Spanish war issues to prisoners and Indians rose, with substantial special relief to destitute Cubans. Mayor Brainard praised for Philippine department service.
The National Grange chose Washington, D C as the meeting site for next year. The executive committee reported $55,882 in funds invested safely and urged constant petitions to Congress to address alleged railroad trust abuses. The watchword was Frandon from Tranta and the body proclaimed a goal of restoration against the nouetitu, Hon and liberty and Christian civilization cannot be suppressed.
Hon O W H Weight of Logan carried every county in the district for Judge of the Common Pleas Court. In this county he had a majority of 1882, in Hocking 515, and in Perry 114. He leads his ticket 2461 overall with strong endorsements from voters.
Washington Nov 21. The senate presidency vacancy caused by Hobart's death will be filled by Senator William P Frye of Maine, who is president pro tempore. The vice presidency will remain vacant until the electoral college selects a successor in 1901. The piece traces succession history and explains the Hoar law establishing presidential contingency order.
Farm property offered as improved land with a good house and outbuildings. No waste land, easy payment terms. Address reads Amuseray Baos Cheloyilla Ohio, though spelling appears uncertain. Coordinates or postal details not provided. Property advertised as cheap.
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