Editorial on silver market and political plots in 1896
The piece argues silver prices will rise if word spreads about English hoarding to pay Japan’s indemnity. It predicts a silver party in the presidential race, hints at Democratic split, and notes July 28 1896 as Chillicothe’s centennial date. It questions Brice’s reelection prospects and criticizes attacks on public officials. It cites Prof. George Davidson’s dismissal and condemns slander in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
A. J. Warner
Wooater
Foreign ministers press opportunity as U S stance angers Democrats
The piece contrasts foreign ministers in China urging aid to their publics with the American minister’s aloof stance under Washington orders, praising the Monroe Doctrine. It cites Democratic disputes over finances and debt payments, noting Carlisle’s actions and the Treasury report as one-sided warmth toward deficits and honesty questions.
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China
Washington
United States
Independence Day critique of British bond syndicate control
A commentator laments that independence has been compromised as the United States sells securities to a British bond syndicate at 20 percent cheaper than the public. The speaker recalls wartime fears and warns that rulers have yielded national finance to foreign interests, highlighting the drift from true independence.
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United States
Lick Observatory Urges Rebuke of President Cleveland
Astronomers at Lick Observatory petition the President to reinstate Professor George Davidson, long with the United States Coast Survey, after his recent removal. They frame it as justice, but the issue faces President Cleveland who dismissed eminent scientists Harrington and Mendenhall from the government scientific service.
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George Davidson
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Public Service
Lick Observatory
Cleveland
George Davyidson
United States Coast Survey
Harington
Mendenhall
City lifts unregistered voters from rolls in Missouri
A telegram from Louis, Missouri dated January 28 reports that city departments will remove residents who failed to register and vote from the voter rolls. The message notes officials will drop those individuals for negligence as part of the civic duty enforcement.
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Thoes
Louis
Jane
City actions urged to open all streets and grounds in Wooster
The present administration should remove officials who shirk citizenship duties and push for immediate legislation to open every street and alley in Wooster. The piece questions 17th District Democrats on Ike Hill’s stance on silver and notes Garfield’s legacy, while highlighting electricity adoption in urban transit as an unstoppable trend.
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Wooster
McKinley speaks on pensions to Western Pennsylvania crowd
McKinley tells 15,000 in Meadville that no veteran should receive a pension unless truly entitled and that any fraud must be exposed. He argues the Republican stand on pensions contrasts with the Democratic administration’s opposition to soldiers who saved the Union.
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McKinley
Pennsylvania
Meadville
American passports prove worthless under this administration
Mrs Rebecca Browarsky, born in Detroit and married to shoe merchant Philip Browarskyy, left Toledo for Russia but was refused entry despite a U S passport signed by Secretary of State Walter Q Gresham. Russians claimed a Cleveland era treaty barred American Jews from entering Russian territory and the U S Consul did not rectify the issue, leaving one woman and the United States with no remedy.
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Rebecca Browarsky
Philip Browarskyy
Toledo
Russia
United States
Walter Q. Gresham
Detroit
Nicholas
Cleveland
County Examiners Warn Over Debt Rise and Waste
Cuyahoga county examiners report the county debt has grown by 750000 in a few years due to special legislation and inflated estimates. They fault legislators for yielding to special interests and criticize engineers and architects on public works for low estimates and postwork increases costing thousands. The criticism extends beyond the county.
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Cuyahoga
Court House
Cuyahogsr
Reform vs. riders and railings in political fights
A partisan tirade attacks Judge Payne for landlord wheel ban on offices and praises New York cycle lights rule. It condemns Secretary Morton for pressuring Weather Bureau chief Mark Harrington, accusing Morton of autocratic meddling and political manipulation undermining public service and meteorology.
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Judge Payne
Chicago
New York City
Democratic State Convention Fallout and Railroad Influence
Toledo rages over Springfield capturing the Democratic State convention. The Bee accuses party leaders of subservience to the Big Four railroad, noting officials pressed committee members and induced broken pledges. The piece cites figures from 1892 to 1894 showing Sorg’s narrow plurality and questions future prospects in the Third district.
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Toledo
Springfield
The
Bee
Big Four
Democratic State Committee
Ohio
J. A. D. Richards
Ohio State Journal
Lorg
Richards
Con
Columbus
George W. Houk
Donnelly
Sorg
E. G. Rathbone
Congress
A. L. Barris
Houk
State Journal
Dayton
Local Observances Marked 4th of July Across Nearby Towns
The Wooster area observed Independence Day with varied celebration styles on July 4, 1895. Residents largely paused business while many attended events in Chippewa Lake, Lodi, Canton, Akron, Cleveland, Loudonville, Shreve, Applecreek, and Pittsburg. Applecreek drew the largest local crowd, with Wooster’s Wayna Lodge attendance noted at Highland Park. A Shreve baseball game drew about 800 spectators, while Wooster’s players per formed well in a two-game set.
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Daly
Wooster
Kulbuck
Apple Creek
Wayna Lodge
Daughters of Thekab
Highland Park
Chippewa Lake
Lodi
Canton
Akron
Cleveland
Loudonville
Shreve
Applecreek
Pittsburg
North Lawrence
Millersburg
Shreve Stars
Ira Smith
Stars
J. Kh
Zimmerman
John
Ee Saybolt
Clave
Charles Shaffer
Massillon
West Salem
New London
Crestlina
Wm. Aitkenhead
Wayne Rebekah Lodge
Richard Mead
Capt
Jas. A. Ogden
Dudley J. Hard
Roy van Meter
James G.george
W. D. Tyler
Warren Hartman
Frank Soisgrain
W. A. Mongey
W. A. Armstrong
Jobo McClure
Youngstown
Chattie C
Chattie
Hace
Fred Braird
Harley Zeigler
Charlies Curry
Clara Paulus
Louisa Straub
Ella Jones
Kate Faber
Mangsillon
Emo
Fourth Fish Fry Party Thrills Killbuck Banks Outing
Families including A Branstetter and Harry McClarran traveled by early B and O train to Hard Station for a Fourth of July fish fry on Killbuck banks. About 60 carp and catfish were caught while a later gathering with Col C V Hard failed to find better luck.
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A. Branstetter
Harry McClarran
G. Blake
Samuel Metzler
Harry Laumgardner
Killbuck
Washington notices seal seeds funding stance
A July 3 report notes the rural department will not distribute seeds next year. Attorney General Olney previously opined the law allows furnishing fire vaults or venting for silent purposes. Secretary Mortem Waste was accused of failing to apply funds to exhaust the appropriation and relatedSarits Bling Gout serds.
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Aymcul
Olney
Better for Both Establishments Trade deal shifts lumber stock to Curry Co
The Durstine Sliding Blind and Lumber Co and D. A. Curry & Co have completed a sale of the former's entire lumber stock and interest. Durstine will devote all effort to sliding blinds at their Beyer and Larwill street factory. E. H. Hunt and C. Blankenhorn stay with Durstine. George Hay retires to attend Creston business and returns to Saville from Wooster.
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DurstinesIiding Blind and Lumber Co
D. A. Curry & Co
Durstine Co
Beyer and Larwill Street
E. H. Hunt
C. Blankenhorn
George Hay
Creston
Saville
Wooster
Harrington Removed As Weather Bureau Chief
Washington July 2 Prof Mark W Harrington chief of the Weather Bureau has been removed by the President after friction with Secretary Morton. Harrington says he was made a martyr to political necessities while the President cites personal interests. Maj Dunwoody named as successor amid claims Harrington saved $70000 yearly and improved bureau efficiency.
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Morton
Mark W. Harrington
Weather Bureau
L’ref. Harrington
Rusk
Harrington
Gatiance
Washington
Maj. Dunwoody
The
Signal Bureau
Prof. Harrington
Bureau
Litigation Summary From County Clerk Annual Report 1894
Civil and criminal cases outlined by the County Clerk's office show 254 divorce pendings, 23 newly filed, 30 tried, 18 awaiting. Fines total 160, with 60 collected and 40 likely collectible. costs assessed 1,167.24, 363.31 collectible. Civil judgments total 112,300.08 with 68 final decrees. Jury fees total 31,?440 in criminal and 2,709.86 in civil. Crimes against persons, property, public peace, liquor laws, and morality noted with 38 cases disposed of and 9 pending. Demographics: 15 petitions, 12 male, 3 female. 14 native-born, 1 foreign. two suicides. eight male and two female deaths by accident. others unknown.
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W. Musselman
Financial Network Scandals and Global Gold Trade Notes
Washington Special reports on bond sale profits linked to Secretary Carlisle and a Morgan led syndicate. Bonds issued at 104 percent sold at 112 1/4 to 123 1/2, promising large gains for promoters. London investors placed a 4 percent Chicago gold loan at 110 1/2, with import figures far short of promise. Also notes temperance acts’ legality, a Chicago bond sale in London, and a Kentucky shooting tragedy. Royal wedding details from London include Prince Emanuel and Princess Helene with the Prince of Wales in attendance.
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Carlisle
New York
London
Chicago
Morgan
Stetson
Pierpont Morgan
Morgan- Rothschild
Pike County
Tom
Charley Deskin
Joe
Pete Edgarton
Elkhorn City
Pete
Harley
Saul
Prince Emanuel
Duke of
Aosta
Uhions
Italy
Helene of
Orleans
Count of
Paris
Prince of Wales
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Roseberry
House of Lords
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Lorenzo Dow Waters
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Newark
Wasrington
Isaac
Garfield
James Ludolph Garfield
Senate of
Summit County
Sacbh
Manhattan
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific
Smith
Leydass Kizer
Minhaga
Miler I Brown
Robertson
Gante Pe
Welker c
Morrison
David Teeters
Athens County
Hocking
Tennesse Cou’ and Lion Company
Birmingham
Ala
Victory
Kirk MacMurtre
Carlin Spriuggs
James A. Newsom
House of Representatived
Lewis Berry
Wayne County
Cleveland's Syndicate
Brewers’ Association of
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