Free silver and free trade in brittle politics
A dense, partisan column notes debates on free silver, huryanism, and party loyalties. It covers Morton as a Nebraska presidential candidate pick, Reeds’ pledge at Alfred Maine, Alabama Populists demanding fair elections, Jay Cooke’s stand on silver, Tom Watson’s VP bid with Bryan, and quote-worthy campaign cries. It recounts Indiana Populists, Colorado Republicans at Denver, Studebaker wage ballots, and Nevada Reno Gazette's stance, showing fluid alignments and strategy ahead of the election.
Bond sales and party politics cross the wires in 19th century notes
A Greenville school bond plan substitutes gold for lawful money to sell 74000. Findlay faces a costly gas plant issue as a 175000 sale stalls with Bryan’s nomination. Whitney warns Republicans against Gold Democrats as tariff debates spark broad economic concerns and calls for reciprocity and protection.
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Bryan and Irvine clash over Nebraska judgeship in 1893 letters
In October 1893 Bryan declined to back Hon. Frank Irvine for Nebraska Supreme Court, despite friendship and respect. Irvine, a Democratic nominee, faced a nonpartisan judgeship. Bryan cited the party platform’s stance on silver and warned against perceived unfairness. The episode mirrors today’s anti Bryan sentiment and shows enduring party rifts. The Journal of Commerce blames a conspiracy of well connected financiers and political figures for Wall Street sentiment, while noting strong cross party opposition to silver policy and calling for names of influential raiders who aimed to profit from panic.
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The Worst of It. The Popocrats on silver dollar value
The Toledo Blade quotes the Popocrats calling the silver dollar the poor man’s money and argues it should have equal buying power to gold. The piece questions who will bear the worst effects of free silver and asserts the dollar’s worth should be the same regardless of metal.
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Toledo Blade
Notable Patent Remedy Claim From 19th Century Ad
A fragmentary testimonial from Mrs. Wm. F. Babcock of Norvell Jackson Gow Mich cites being run over by a lumber wagon and nearly dying. She credits a cure to Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil and expresses faith in Tomias' Electric Oil, though the text is garbled and the exact product names are uncertain.
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The Silver Question and Gold Standard Stance in Ohio Speech
The Republican nominee for the 17th Ohio District asserts he will not back a pure gold standard and supports bimetallism. He argues silver restoration, tariff protection, and proclaims the need for immediate monetary reform tied to protectionist policy.
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Paraded Camp Moses Cleaveland and Eighth Regiment notes
Friday's letter from Camp Moses Cleaveland details Wooster troops marching with the Western Reserve day parade, lists regimental leaders, resignations, and sick members including Edward D. Conrad. It urges dig down to the cause of sickness, then promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy.
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Akton
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Protection and Reciprocity and Full Value Money Debate
Delegates from a major labor group at Canton discuss tariff as vital to American industry and government revenue. Major McKinley defends constitutional means, warns against currency debasement, and urges a Republican Congress in November to restore prosperity and credit. Great applause greets calls to reject radical monetary changes and uphold American labor interests.
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Rev W H Hubbell Gains Noted Reputation
Kenwick Courier notes Rev W H Hubbell of White Oak United Presbyterian shows promise during seminary vacation. He recently preached to Thornburg psopis on The Young Man of Today with earnest delivery and potential for strong impact.
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New York County Defection and Farm Backlash Highlighted
The New York Heraict Democratic ticket shows an estimated 113204 vote defection in Democratic counties, while Republicans gain 6166. The rural counties, especially northern New York farmers, oppose free silver and free trade, yearning for McKinley era policy. Howard Spicer of Barberton was struck by an electric car in Akron, with both arms and legs broken and death feared.
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Free Medical Adviser Offered By Buffalo Doctor
Dr R V Pleres of Buffalo New York offers a free edition of his 1008 page medical volume The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser after selling 800000 copies at 150 per copy he will give away 500000 more copies by mail post paid the book is complete in one volume profusely illustrated and available in paper or cloth via the address provided
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Wayne County History Echoes in Centennial Reflections
A reminiscence explains Wayne County’s founding by Guy St. Clair in 1796 and highlights early settlers, Native trails, Wooster’s development, and pivotal figures like Gen. Wayne and Gen. Wooster. It recalls mills, schools, churches, population growth, and the region’s enduring national legacy.
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Letter from Wooster ironmaker recalling Pioneer Day
An 80 year old Wooster born ironmaker sends a note to Capt. If, Kauke. He and his wife, daughter of Rev Dr Thomson and sister of the late Bishop Edward Thompson, thank for Wayne County Centennial invitation. He encloses one dollar and plans to attend part of the celebration if nothing intervenes, requesting warm regards to old friends.
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Ex-President Robert Garrett Dies in Deer Park Md
Special to Wheeter REPL pie s J Baltimore July 20 Robert Garrett former president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at Deer Park Maryland this morning He was a son of John W Garrett long president of the Baltimore and Ohio and had been on the retired list for several years
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