Cleveland and tariff clash sparked by Democratic quarrel
The letter discusses tariff policy and free trade in a partisan context. It cites Cleveland’s acceptance letter, Wilson plank, and alleged ties to the Canadian Pacific coal syndicate. Accuses Cleveland of double dealing to secure votes, claims he favors free coal to benefit Canadian and British interests, and notes fallout among Democrats and the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Canadian Pacific Coal Syndicate
Nova Scotia
Lamont
The
Whitneys
Wilson
United States Treasury
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Military Railroad
Gorman
Faithful Mirror on Cleveland Senate attack and treachery
The Marion Democratis Mirror comments on the Senate clash with Cleveland and questions whether a satisfactory bill can pass. It hints some Senators may have sold out and wonders if they will feel compelled to stay true to party promises, while avoiding intraparty family affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Democratis Mirror
Cleveland
Senate
Senate tariff on sugar moves despite Louisiana lobbyist cue
Democratic support patches peace as the Senate advances the sugar tariff amid a telegraphed cue from a Louisiana sugar lobbyist to New Orleans. Cleveland had called sugar a delicate subject in a letter read by Wilson the day after. No other policy changes touched as Democrats in Congress show limited cohesion and wavering over sugar and waos.
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Senate
Louisiana
New Orleans
Cleveland
Wilson
Congress
Cleveland idolators and critics clash over political double dealing
The writer contemplates how clemency for a president would be met by enthralled supporters and a press that praises such behavior while attacking honest Democrats who reveal truth. The piece laments what it calls idolatry and media bias in Cleveland’s era.
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Cleveland
Senate caucus backs German plan on sugar raise
Reportedly the Senate Democratic caucus tacitly approved the German plan again with a straight sugar rise to 45 percent. Close observers predict that if House conferees do not reject it a second time, the fate of the tepate remains uncertain.
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Senate
House
Sample Copy Ad Promises Best Wayne County Papers
A promotional paragraph touts a sample copy of Ten WEEKLY REvvision claiming the publication offers the most value in Wayne County. It emphasizes superior content and “three times as much Wayne Copnt” for the money compared to other papers.
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Wayne County
Wisconsin Governor Candidate Upham in Tariff Fight
The piece outlines political maneuvering over tariff legislation, with Major W. H. Upham named as a Wisconsin Republican candidate for governor from a field of twelve. It notes his Marshfield roots, Civil War bravery, West Point graduation under Lincoln, and claims this strengthens the Republican ticket. It also covers Hiram Gorman’s Maryland district victory, party dynamics, and Senate testimony criticizing Grover Cleveland’s tariff letter. The narrative references Wayne County Democrats and Senate leaders from Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee, casting doubt on Cleveland’s position and tariff strategy.
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W. H. Upham
Wisconsin Republicans
Marshfield
Haoine
Lincoln
West Point
Gorman
Maryland
West
Missouri
Jones
Arkansas
Harris
Tennessee
United States
Grover Cleveland
Wilson
Cleveland
Carlisle
Senate
Senators to weigh President's role in legislation
Republicans vow to speak on the Presidents interference as Democrats finish remarks. Vilas defended Cleveland in a Thursday speech claimed to be written at the White House by Vilas Lamont Carlisle and the old man. The explanation from favored correspondents says Cleveland aimed to pass the bill through the Senate by concessions to steer it to conference for fixes. The defense portrays him as scheming to play a confidence game on Senators loyal to their states.
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Vilas
Cleveland
White House
Lamont
Carlisle
Senate
Supreme Court ruling on Australian ballot method sparks debate
The Coshocton Democratic Standard recalls a July 6 item about how voters mark the Australian ballot. It notes the legal method to vote a full ticket by crossing the circle and allowing splits by crossing in front of chosen names. Editor Meloy of the Age queried the Secretary of State, and in Italy the response indicated no Ohio Supreme Court division on ballot markings.
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Coshocton
Supreme Court
Thireupon
Meloy
the Age
Taylor
Italy
Supreme Court of Ohio
Sainted Berfah Wilkin’s district stamping grounds uproar
In the Seventeenth district postmasters fearfully denounce the Morey letter campaign aimed at Congressman Richards. The Tuscarawas Chronicle calls the effort a boomerang, noting no soldier named Rosen exists in Wayne county and labeling the defense of Reichards as fraudulent. Democrats Bryant and Brown and Richards campaign managers are depicted as desperate, with talk of a political storm brewing.
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Ohio State Jounal
Berfah Wilkin
Richards
Bosen
Tuscarawas Chronicle
Darix
Holmes
Cobh
Hades
Républicar
Excursions to Orrville for Sherman cate yogs I san
No usable facts found.
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Orrville
Sherman Cate
New Eddy clay field plant to boost Wayne county
The Wooster area gains a major industrial project as H B Camp's enterprise begins work on a large Shale Brick Co plant near Plain township, with a connecting railroad to Ft Wayne and future extensions toward Jeromeville. 427 acres of Eddy clay lands fuel plans for conduits and ceramics, employing many locals and raising county prospects.
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Wayne County
Wooster
Esterday
Republican
Wooster Shale Brick Co
West Wooster
Fredericksburg
Uoon
Turra Cotta &c
Clinton and
Plain Townships
Eddy
Repulligan
R. E. Eddy
Horace B. Camp
Akron
Cuyahoga Falls
Greentown
Baltimore & Ohio
Geo. Paul
Cuughoga Falls
State Board of Public Works
RerveLtean
Plain Township
Clinton Township
Millbrook
Columbus Road
Abner Eddy
Ki. EK. Eddy
Camp
Ft. Wayne
Highrairie Station
Shreve
Pennsylvania Co
Jeromeville
Cuttin
Newton A. Eddy
Uelican
Waynes County
Capt. Eddy
Overhead crossing eyed for Pittsburg rails and depot plan
Fiigay's Daily reports Engineer Manning and a five man team surveying for an overhead bridge crossing over PF W and C tracks near Pittsburg to connect with the B and Q line. Officials favor eliminating grade crossings, reducing watchman needs, and installing interlocking switches, with work to start soon and completion expected toward Mulersburg.
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Gineer
Pittsburg
Wm. T. Manning
Baltimore
Mr. Lee
Wooster
Pittsburgh
Mr. Manning
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Buizomce
Lee
Asit
Mulersburg
Sae Avid Lee
Law and order in a nation of rivals and rogues
MEL BURBANK O July 1894 The writer argues the law will prevail against lawlessness as anarchists are blamed for riots and a Democratic administration is accused of weakening liberty. The piece praises law enforcement, mocks Debs and other figures, and questions Democratic loyalty to national unity.
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Congress
Whisky Trust
Italy
France
United States
Halifax
Democratic Party
Herr Most
New York
Waite
Colorado
Altgeld
Illinois
Henry George
Eugene V. Debs
Cleveland
Wilson
Publican Party
Democrats Party
Mel Burbank
McKinley Backed For President At Cleveland Reception
At a Tippecanoe Club reception Gov William McKinley received affirmations from Gen. Alger of Michigan and Gov. Merriman of Minnesota favoring his 1896 presidential bid. McKinley argued that the Democratic Congress harmed the country while urging tariff clarity, amid remarks from Senators and other officials. Separate Toledo matter references and a local 1886 medical claim appear in the text.
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Cleveland
William McKinley
Tippecanse Club
Gen. Alger
Michigan
McKinley
Gov
Merriman
Minnesota
Democratic
Congress
Democratic Congress
Gormat
Despondent man endures despair and fatal self harm
John Wilson of Gasche street, aged resident of the Second ward, shot himself with a 32 calibre revolver and cut his throat with a razor after weeks of ill health and the death of his wife. Neighbors rushed to aid him as he lay unconscious, with the bullet lodged in his brain and bleeding. He remains in critical condition, with survival unlikely given his weakened state.
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John Wilson
Gasche Streat
John , Wilson
Mr Wilson
Dre. J. H. Stoll
G. W. Ryall
The People’s Candidate for Congress Embraced by Millersburg
The Millersburg convention united behind Captain A S McClure for Congress praising his long service, honesty, and leadership. They declare him in touch with all classes, a strong advocate for industry, farmers, and labor, and call for his election to represent the district.
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Millersburg
Congress
Licking County
McClure
Oula
A .S. McClure
Wooster
Jefferson College
Wooster Observes Third Annual Business Picnic Day Delights Crowds
Wooster enjoyed a city wide day off with large excursions to Sandusky and Cedar Point led by the Woman's Relief Corps of Given Post, while 5000 Maccabees from Northern Ohio held a Silver Lake picnic. The day featured bathing, boating, speeches, and music by the Arion Society, but many shops closed and trade dipped as idle time spread across the region.
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Sandusky
Sedar Point
Baltimore & Ohio
Woman's Relief Corps
Given Post
Parsons
Ron
Relief Corps
Grand Institution
Bay
Cedar Point
Lake Erie
Arion Singing Society
Columbus
Maccabees
Ohio
Silver Lake
Wooster
Wooster Tent
Boston Piano Works Band
Orrville
A &C
Sailin
The
L E Sisler
Clinton
D. Blackwood
A. C Banger
Cleveland
L Kk. DeGrote
Fred Wirschlager
Curtin Stem
Kent
Ashland
Loudonville
Jessie P Philips
Miss Bolus
Mansfield
Robt. Cameron Jr
Harry Young
Fleming Fischer
Earl Blandford
Samuel McClarran
Harry Schaad
Harry McClarran
Perrine Lautzenheiser
Highland Park
Udell's Lake
Millersburg Normal School
Chippewa Leake
Specay
Bogus letter controversy clouds Wayne county politics
The Coshocton Standard disputes claims about a fake letter from K H Rosen used to influence voters. It notes no such person exists locally and clarifies Wayne county Democrats and others did not sponsor the misrepresented message. Cites Captain A S McClure’s past strength among veteran voters and the need to avoid exploiting soldiers for political gain.
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Wayne County
Rosen” Humbug
K. H. Basen
Coshocton Democrats
Standard
Wayne County Democrat
Holmes County Farmer
Coshocton Standard
K. H. Rosen
Cosho
Richards
E County
McClure
Stichards
Congress
Advocate Reply Reveals Sharply Charged Political Rhetoric
An Advocate recounts a postmaster’s remarks accusing Republicans of inexperience and radicalism in nominating A. B. McClure of Wooster for Congress. The letter claims McClure would face a Democratic landslide and cites prior criticism of Judge C. W. Semana, arguing party leaders misrepresent voter sentiment and labor concerns.
Mansfield Presbytery holds large mass Young People convention
A mass convention of United Presbyterian young people from six counties met in Millersburg, Mil. July 26–27. Rev. W Shaw of Fredericksburg and W H Hubbell led sessions on prayer, membership and consecration while officers were elected. Delegates praised hospitality and noted strong reports from local societies. A memorial service honored Smith Ivers.
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Wooster
Millersburg
United Presbyterian Young People of
Canton
Amiss Heleneid
S Griffin
D. K. McKnight
Dalton
Gardener
Hey McDowell
Fredericksburg
Ada Lytle
Robertson
Floy Stobertson
Mra Lytle
Ada McCay
Frey W. E. Shaw
Aliss Robertson
John Kerry
Misses Plack
Hayesville
Emma Heil
Tattie Bell
Misses
Irons
Kev Foster
Findlay
Adams
Mackwort
Mackey
McVay
McDowell
McCrea
Hubbell
W McNary
Manafield
Helen Reid
L’miladelphia Institute
Phillips
W. I. Hubbell
A. S Gruin
Foster
Vance
Roach
Baird
Tire
Presen
F. 8 Findley
Findley
Caldwell
McKnight
Crea
L. Matkey
Dr. McKnight
Hart
Mahlon Roach
A. S. Griffin
Catton
Wm. McWillams
Savannah
Marie Proctor
W. Z. Findlay
Bell
Populists plan grand marshal led procession of a white stallion
ColumInus notes July 20 that Coxey era horse will figure in a northern Ohio wagon train for the Populists state abhetes with Allen Cook as grand marshal riding the stallion Carl Browne rode to Washington. The itinerary lists stops from Sandvaky to Nelson's grove near Columbus, with massing in Knox and Licking counties and a convention in Nelson's grove on August 16.
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ColumMnus
Coxey
Allen Cook
Canton
Carl Browne
Washington
Sandvaky
Lorain
Cleveland
Lake County
Whardon
Wedgeville
Ashtabula County
Youngstown
Irondale
Atino
Norwalk
Wellington
Berea
West Farmington
Bergholz
Lopedale
Ashland
Akron
Rootstown
Alliance
Delray
Uhrichsville
Wooster
Canal Dover
Fredericksburg
Millersburg
Upshgeton
Knox County
Howard
Centerbury
Johnstown
Licking County
Nelson’s Grove
Columbus
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C. A. Rieder
Office Square
Shibley
Ross W. Funck
Omes
Court House
Harding & Co Rjardware
W. F. Kean
Iturney-At-Law
McOla Cankey’s
Iron Block
Ira AC Johnson
Jas
B. Taylor
Johnson & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law
D. Nica Bock
M'Clure
Martin L. Smyser
E. W. Newkirk
Quinby’s
Emporium
East Liberty Street
C. A. Lereh
Suurgeon
W. T. Barnes
I. D
Buckeye Ag
John A. Gann
North Market Street
Episcopal Church
J. A. Stoll
H. A. Hart
A.w praLy
Drs. Stoll & Ryall. Aitte
North Market
North County
Offdes
Dr. Stott
Besll Avenue
Bowman
Richard Elsom
Down Og Block
Poh. Square
Wage
Wayne County National Bank
al Woooster
Resources
Ixpenses
Ite National Bank
State OF Ohio
County of Wayne
Frost
John
Adair
Jacob Frick
Overholt
Gorden Lakes
Meckinac Island
Detroit
Toledo
Pelicen
Mackinac
Lye Great
Eastaril
M.D. Harter
President Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
United States Senate
Gorman & Co
Grover
H. B. Camp
the Eddy Fields
Fiigay's Daily
Cleren
Wriiten
Wooster BertuLicas
Alger
Merriam
Braate OF
Bros
Lucas Frank J. Cheney
Ff. J. OB
Sh Ic
Hann
Gheney
Bafora
Eason Public
Hall
Dru
Laubach
Boyd Tyal
Tek Jacksonlon
Smith and’ the Sty Font
Stone Cutter
Aln
People’s Candidate
Lyon
Newark
W.rc
Democrat
Newark Tribune
Relheranteerica
Rusan Stipe
C.W. Semana
Mallernburg
Hetty
Derocrats
Questleithan
U.S. Gov't Airport
U. P. Young People
Mullersburg
Beit
Smith Pyers
Isis Grace
D. Finbury
Maude McCay
W. I’. Findlay
D K. McKnight
Christ
W. 4
Wooster Thug
Rod
Smith L’vera
Longes
Pauves
N.Y
Rittman
Orrville Union
Erie Railway
Mallet Creek
Weinberger Bros
Welll Slong
Ferguson Contracting Co
Seymore
Ind
A. M. Winsper
Brooklyn Village
Inidjon
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