Ohio Democrat discusses coinage and local fiscal issues
The Ohio Democrat editorializes on free coinage of gold and silver at 1 to 16, endorses silver supporters, and questions county finance. It notes Bridge fund usage to avoid county bonds, suggests road petitions via Commissioner Webb Williams, condemns tariff revenue failures, and critiques Webb Williams accounting and county road fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb an-Williama
Webb-Williams
Mr. Sheets
Good Hope Township
Gold standard rhetoric dominates county ticket rally piece
A fragmentary political screed attacks the gold standard and GOP officials while urging support for a Democratic ticket. It rails at county commissioners for funds, praises bimetallism, cites overspending and pay figures, and ends urging votes for the Democratic slate. Names include W. Webb, J. Williams, Zellers, and other local figures.
Stand Together Against Moneyed Politics and Divisions
The piece argues that gold standard interests and a purchased ally in the Republican party aim to split Free coinage supporters and dampen a People's party ticket. It urges loyal voters to back candidates who favor the gold standard and oppose moneyed manipulation, criticizing Democrats as lacking funds and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
People's Party
People’s Party
Money
Haoua, Grosvenor & Co
Prosperity Promises and the McKinley Era Propaganda
A historical analysis condemns pre election promises of rapid prosperity after McKinley’s election. It notes the inauguration on March 4 and a July coal miners strike, with wages falling in places. The piece mocks Hanna and his allies, comparing them to a gambler who underestimates the time to win or drown an opponent, warning of potential national ruin.
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McKinley
Hanna
Tam
Populist Leader Leonard Calls Conference For Oct. 20
Wants Confer, Wn Leonard, chairman of the Senatorial Executive Committee of the Middle of the Road Populists, has called a meeting for confer ence to meet at Nelbonville Oct. 20. Leonard and his followers are under contract to vote for Republican Senatorial candidates, and the late meeting indicates Hanna forces have not yet paid Leonard & Co. for their work.
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Leonard
Confernce
Nelbonville
Hanna
Htas
Leonard & Co
Death of Robert S. Vanatta in Vogaa obituary
On Sunday Vet 7th 1897 Robert S. Vanatta departed this life at his residence on Buse Street Vogaa long time resident and esteemed citizen. He was a faithful honest Christian gentleman and a member of the Mascale Fraternity. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian church obituary will appear in next issue.
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Robert S. Vanatta
Buse
Vane
Vogaa
Presbyterian Church
Willppear
The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at Rempel's Opera House
Wednesday evening October 20 1897 patrons are promised a melodrama at Rempel's Opera House with a cast led by Captain Courtney alias Miss Brown Major O Gallagher Hermon Mosher Professor Walter Fletcher and detectives and a crowded array of named characters including Miss Angela Brighwell Mamie 8cci Lillian Kembie Mrs Gallagher and more in a lively stage production featuring school girls and townsfolk.
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Cart OF
Capt
Courtney
Miss Brown
WNLS
Rising
Major O Gallagher
Hermon Mosher
Walter Fletcher
Sargent Tdnner
Joseph Fitspatrick
We.Hibbereton
W. B. LeBourgeois
Mick Dockery
Ben B. Vernon
Henry Fox
Angela Brighwell
Mamie 8cci
Miss Schwartz
Lillian Kembie
Mrs.Gallagher
Angela
Belle Dolan
Clara
Clara Lake
Katilde
Mangella Bryan
Emma
Minnie King
Stelle
Kate Desert Maud
Annie Carey
Mixes Romney
Cora Aducns
Hanna's Charity and the Debts of Ma Kio Tela
A garbled 19th century note reports a charitable act by admirers of Mark Lanna to cover debts tied to Ma Kio Tela trae. It mentions funds raised, a new Ohio governor, and political maneuvering including an unkept promise by Mekintey and a controversial legislative stance.
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Mark Lanna
Ma Kio Tela
Clave
Ohio
Luy Babarin
A.cision
Mekintee
Mewanre
The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at Rempel's Opera House
A London and New World hit, The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown, is booked for Wednesday at Rempel's Opera House, paired with The Sporting Craze and touted as a top producer. Also notes on Dr Bull's Pills promoting digestion, with testimonials, prices, and mail order details.
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Miss Brown
London
Rempel
Opera House
Baby Weighed six pounds in early age tale
A damaged advertisement claims Dr John W Bull s Baby Syrup aids digestion in infants with stomach upset. It recounts a family using the remedy to weight gain and for general digestive aid, urging purchase from P Harrington wholesale and retail druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bull
Lafiny
Jim D
Excursion to Kansas and West via Buckeye Route
The notice promotes an hour-long east to west excursion listing Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Dakota, and Minnesota as destinations. Departures occur September 7 and 21, October 5 and 19, November 2 and 16, December 7 and 21. Price is one fare round trip plus $2.00. Written by Wil. Fisher, G P T Agent, Columbus, Ohio.
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Grasshopper
Senator
Wil. Fisher
Columbus
Obio
Doegi
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