Democratic Congressional Convention Dates at Defiance Ohio
A report from Defiance Ohio on May 14 1896 details a Democratic congressional committee meeting to set the convention date for June 29, preparations for temporary organization at 10, and apportionment of delegates per county. The text also cites Republican commentary on McKinley and coinage, with various party positions from California and Indiana state conventions.
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Defance
Ohio
Arpoleon
Seid
Congress
Challeno
Sfty
Jas. E. Campbell
Earch
California
Wu McKinley
Republicans of
Wm. MaKinley
Sloct Foraker
County Delegates Back Free Coinage Policy Stance
A large Van Wert county Democratic gathering debated money policy, with delegates favoring free coinage of gold and silver and opposing the gold standard. They criticized Cleveland and Sherman era finance, pressed for silver restoration, and urged a party line against the Wilson tariff. They voted to represent the county by no specific candidate, aligning with silver money advocacy.
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van Wert
Cleveland
Sherman
Washington
Way
Republican Supreme Court
Liolond
Republican Congress
Democratic Party
van Wert County
Democratic Delegates Face Split Over Silver Policy In Van Wert
Delegates in Van Wert County debate whether to push a pro silver stance at the Chicago convention and nominate a candidate aligned with populist silver views. A meeting set for May 23 aims to finalize whether to back a Van Wert County man as a delegate. Also noted are events from the local medical fraternity including a fish fry and scientific talks, with various doctors presenting on medicine and related topics.
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Chicago
Eilver
Congress
van Wert
Edwan
van Wert Medical Fraternity
GB Johnston
Stars and Stripes
G.W. McGavren
C.B. Reid
Hal
Vormort
Trion
McKinlayiem
McKinley
Tragic Fort Wayne Train Death Of Kienzle At 23
Lewis Kienzle aged 23 died after being struck by a freight train as he tried to jump aboard near Fort Wayne. He and Bert Baxter were returning from Convoy to Decatur after drinking slightly. Witnesses reported the accident occurred about four o clock and the body was recovered by nearby workers as the southbound train departed. His mother Mrs Er Kienzle of Convoy learned of the tragedy too late. Funeral rites were held with many county residents in attendance.
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Tewis Kiencle
Fort Wayne
Hae
Howe
Bert Baxter
Wolfeale
K. G. Baster
Decatur
Reston
Ft Wayne
Kienzle
John Haley
Conroy
Er. Kienzle
Canyay
George Beamer
Plumsey
Chicago & Erie
Tidge Cemetery
Van Wert notices and small town happenings
Local items report a new steel ceiling at Van Wert National Bank and a fine front at Kevke's hardware. District 5 plans a new school house. Rev Bir Knight Lawrence led a special Presbyterian service with mustering. John Anderson arrested for drunkenness. fined fifteen dollars and costs and sent to Dayton work house.
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Ream
East Main
Sidie
Kevke
Thleves
Zook
Albert Wilson
van Wert
Hoaglin Township
the Times
Celina
Senator Conley
Weshington
Columbus
Bir Knight Lawrence
Presbyterian Church
Yanhoe Commandery
West
Bia Tawrt
Cantrell
The
State University
John Anderuca
Dayton
Local People Update From Mercer County Events and Travel
Personal notes show Jesse Vorbe in Jamestown Tony, Benny Millner returning from Hot Springs Arkansas, and John Van Liew visiting daughter in Mankato Minnesota. W J Beers in Cleveland visiting Mrs Allyn. J B Brumbsck back from three weeks in Michigan. Dr A H Gilliland and wife returned from extended visit with friends. Mr and Mrs Shannon Allen of Grand Rapids visiting J C Allen family. Mrs J H Darnell spoke at Rockford. Mrs H C Glenn plans Philadelphia tourist club trip to Europe in June. Sickness delays for N Aimipoon grocer. Galtzgaber and Burlsfield at Upper Sandusky and TiMin for trial. Ed M Leste, De BROT, Crooks, Schonweltz and Joboam-Jey of Convoy fished at Celina. Hamuel H Mer former Hocking County resident visiting Union Township. James Grouderett bitten by dog, seeks medical consultation in Pittsburg. David Atamm of Pittsburg visiting friends. Stamm ex-resident of Convoy recognized.
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Jesse Vorbe
Jamestown
Tony
Benny Millner
Hot Springs
Ark
Birs
John van Liew
Mankato
Minn
W. J. Beers
Cleveland
Mre
Allyn
Brumbsck
Iino
Shannon Allen
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. C. Allen
J. H. Darnell
Mercer County
Jouverton
Rockford
H.C. Glenn
Philadelphia
Europe
N. Aimipoon
Galtzgaber
Burlsfield
Upper Sandusky
TiMin
Custa
Ed M. Leste
de. Brot
Crooks
Charles Schonweltz
Joboam- Jey
Celina
Prominent Akron Capitalist Faces Assignment Fallout
Ferdinand Schumacher a leading Akron entrepreneur in oats and cereals has filed for assignment. Assets listed at 2 500 000 with 1 500 000 in liabilities. He owned real estate and led Akron Cuitivator Company Akron Reed and Rat tan Company and was president of the American Cereal Company. His paper held by partner banks pressed for payment prompting the move. Judge Taft reversed the lower court and declared the Colby patent invalid in a royalties dispute with Watch companies and Waltham factories paving a path for potential recovery actions.
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Ferdinand Schumacher
Akron
Hia Mill
Akron Cuitivator Company
Akron Reed and Rattan Company
American Cereal Company
Puntarn
Schumacher
Prohibition Party
John CL Daeber
Canton
Fght
Troat
Hus
Doeber
Higin
Waltham
Colby
Ater
Taft
United Seaton Court of Appeals
Extraordinary medical cure tale from Allegheny court deposition
A notary public records John Connelly’s sworn statement detailing twelve months of severe back and kidney pains solved by a controversial treatment called Veno's Curative Spray. The affidavit credits large changes after a fungus growth removal and cites medical endorsements, with advertisements for related tonics and cures throughout the page.
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Vene
Connelly
Aligghene
Persugally
John Connelly
Allegheny City
Ise Veno
Loneloway Veno
Pliteburg
Vane
M. McKenzie
CA. Meisleiser
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van Wert Printing ‘Company
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G. E. Bantrang
Secretar
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Essys
Cincinnati Commercial Gazelle
Treye
Ite
Enquirer
Santor Sherman
Eagly
Major McKinley
United States
Bbekiman
Grosvenor
M. A. Bonona
Des K. Carroll
Whee
Protestant Episcopal Church
Methodial Episcopal Church
Northern
Regular Baptista
Susann
Republical Supremes Cours
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Hotel Marsh
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Vane Wert
Doktan
Fenbinnon
Pittsburg
Mitapurg
FT. Wayne
W. F. Edwon
E. Addison
W. F. Hire
G. A. R. Mina Magpie Longeworth
Toeeday
Ailes Gertie Barrington
St. Marys
van Wert National Bank 1
Daily Telegraphic
Afsrah
Jamen Grouderett
Reed & Goodwin
David Atamm
Pittaburk
Kanpen
Vietting
Mr. Stamm Wee
Neighborhood News
Allegheny
Commelly
Asleaper
Jones & Tuba
AL van
Poronte
Yds
Organilies
Aial Ieee
Morris Bros
Lime House
Atock
Hoffman
Delphos
Tie Teatt Court
Allen Ghuney
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Meco Minternity
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van County
Oita
Eeclion
Humber
Raneen
Atonig
Aomen-Upel
Abe
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James Kigainr
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Palmer Lime House
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