Bryan Nomination Ushers Free Silver Platform Reform
The Kansas City Democratic convention nominates William Jennings Bryan for president on a platform endorsing free silver at 16 to 1, opposing imperialism and trusts. Dramatic scenes fill the hall as Bryan wins unanimous support, with delegates and spectators rallying behind the silver plank and anti imperial stance amid tense platform deliberations.
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Fragmented quotes on campaign platforms and imperialism debate
A fragmentary passage discusses campaign strategy and the imperialism issue. It notes a close vote scenario and shifts in platform emphasis, mentioning concessions and a final draft that alters which policy is paramount in the campaign narrative.
Platform in full declares Democratic principles and policy
The document asserts Democratic faith in the Declaration of Independence and constitutional government, condemns Republican imperialism in Puerto Rico and the Philippines, and calls for anti-trust laws, labor protections, currency reform, direct senatorial elections, and statehood for territories, while praising American labor and opposing foreign entanglements. It denounces Republican actions and pledges loyalty to the Democratic platform and reforms.
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Campaign winds down as Bryan edges Hill in tense race
In a crowded political scene, Bryan secured a narrow lead over Hill while Bowne weighs bringing in Tom Watson for tactics. With the contest nearing its end, the focus shifts to the final campaign push and the approaching election.
No clear headline from Democratic Convention remarks
A fragmented report notes a single No vote at a Democratic Convention and jumbled commentary on Adlai Stevenson, the Dewey boom, Kansas City hills, and local figures like Dave Hill and Jawn Jai Lentz, with scattered reflections on poetry and the Oregon float.
Roosevelt reception in Canton signals growing interest
Teddy Roosevelt's arrival in Canton Friday drew a warm reception suggesting locals have begun to form a favorable view of the former president. The crowd's enthusiasm reflected curiosity about his influence and potential future activity in the region.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Canton
Curb stone talker pledges daily govt guidance
For the next four months the curb stone talker will give daily dissertations on the only correct ball bearing well adjustable way of running the government.
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Curbstone
Coshocton County Dispute Over Judge Meclarra n Letter
Local Coshocton Chronicle reports reader uproar following Judge Mecllarran's strong statements stirring public ire in Coshocton County. Public response appears heated with letters and comments prompting editorial caution.
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Mecllarran
Coshocton County
South African War Struggles With Liberty Sentiment
A clipped report notes General Roberts fights the South African campaign but faces little progress stamping out local love of Liberty amid ongoing conflict and resistance in the region.
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Gen. Roberts
Feel the Change Kidney Pills Claim Back Pain Relief
A reader describes years of backache and nervousness, saying Morrow's Kidney-ne-dds brought relief after other medicines failed. Ad copy touts the pills as a cure with a satisfaction guarantee, promoted by John Morrow Chemists of Springfield Ohio.
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Kidare Wooster
Alee Simones
Pitts- Tear
Elaine Liv
Morrow
Labagh
John Morrow Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
Desertion of Wragter and Davis from the Republican Party
The text notes Wragter and Davis deserted the Republican Party and mentions Toledo Jones, a perennial candidate, as a contact for details on possible success in the desertion matter.
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Republian Party
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Fragmentary Note on Boxers and Global Scene
Fragmented text suggests Chinese boxers facing a global stage and an implied critique of their undertaking. The wording is garbled, but hints at a broader confrontation with world powers and possibly a postwar or Cold War context. No clear names, places, or dates are recoverable.
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Piared
Democratic Platform Urges Free Co nfage and Populist Reform
The platform advocates free co nfage at a sixteen to one ratio and calls for electing U.S. Senators by the people while opposing the Republican administration's actions over the past three years.
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U.S
Sixteen to one platform passes in Kansas City session
The 16 to 1 plank was approved by three territorial votes from Harshaw, Oklahoma Territory, and Indian Territory, none of which can cast electoral votes. Ohio abstained while New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other eastern states opposed the measure.
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Harwah
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Indian Territory
Ohio
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Portrait of China’s Em peror draws sharp mockery
A report portrays Kwang-Li-ser, the Chinese emperor, as vacillating and self-harming. The circulating newspaper image prompts harsh caricature, describing facial features with sharp, mocking comparisons to a monkey chin hippopotamus mouth hungry pig and eyes of a wily ass.
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Kwang-Liser
China
Don't boast about weather or politics around others
A cautionary note on misreading weather and politics. It urges subtlety in discussing heat and political topics, warns against overreaching actions like hogging resources or piling clothes, and hints at future changes in the climate or political climate. The tone is folksy and advisory, reflecting caution and restraint.
American Exhibit at Paris Exposition
The American display at the Paris Exposition will be an open volume showcasing skill, energy, and flawless performance. The United States Government Building aims to reflect national worth through perseverance and industry, highlighting Peters Stamach Lghters as a famed cure and a broad health remedy.
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United States
Peters Stamach
Eating contest at Pin Hook schoolhouse winner
A fragment describes an eating contest at Pin Hook schoolhouse the night before. The crowd asks who won and mentions someone eating nine heads of cabbage and a tall druggist nearby offering syrup Pepsin to ease stomach issues.
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Pin Hook
Ivy Poisoning Cures Piled on by DeWitts Witch Hazel
A fragment notes ivy poisoning and other injuries being aided by DeWitts Witch Hazel salve also claimed as a cure for piles and skin diseases. Mentions Zimmerman & Co.
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Zimmerman & Co. Dk
DeWitts
Zimmerman & Co
Wayne County Records Deeds in Shreve Creston Orrville and more
Warranty and quit claim deeds listed for Wayne County towns including Shreve New Pittsburg Fredericksburg Creston Orrville and Paint Sugar Creek and Plain townships. Names include Laura Robinson Thomas Seipfer Lulu Thompson Geo Hoover John Landis Hugh Peoples Miller Baum and many others with parcel numbers and dollar amounts noted.
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Laura Robinson
Peter Hermes
Shreve
Thomas W Seipfer
Howard
Jaberhart
New Pitburg
Lulu B .Thompson
Tvife
Leonard &Berhardt
Fredericksburg
Geo. L Hoover
A. Uish
Joseph C. Landis
William H. Landis
Chester Township
Hugh Peoples
Alex Maurer
Paint Township
David Rudy
Board of Education of
Sugar Creek Township
Sugar Creek
Wm. L. McIntire
William Miller
Jacob Miller
Creston
Philip Baum
Miller Bros
Jacob T. Miller
Wp. F Miller
George Weimer
George Baum
Wo. F. Miller
Eat Baum
Jacob P. Holtzer
Charles H. Arnold
Orrville
Daniel Mellinger
Leo C. Breponeer
Plain Township
Enos
Alfred B. Peckingaugh
George W. Miller
Slankervile
Daniel, D. Stein
Eva Pigr
Chippawsa Township
Anty Dee
Peter Musser
John F. Burger
Chippewa
Edward McCoraneh
Fragmentary history notes on wartime governance
A garbled OCR fragment hints at political actions during a war period. It references government, parties, and possible child welfare or social support themes, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear facts or dates.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Restores Health and Happiness
A physician recommended remedy claims thousands cured of coughs, throat and lung troubles. The advertisement asserts striking relief where other treatments failed, noting cures even in stubborn cases and after climate therapies. Sold at local druggists.
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Chamberlain
Laubath
Stevenson for Vice President in Democratic convention
Convention coverage reports early preference for Stevenson for vice president with states listing his name. Delegates in Minnesota Iowa and New York show support while Towne Hill and others are nominated. First ballot results place Stevenson ahead with 9504 votes to Towne 894 and smaller tallies for HAM Carr Patrick and others.
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Ansas City
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Grady
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Heer
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IL. H. Rossing
Minnesota
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Tow
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Rady
Leth
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Bull Dempsey
Washgton
Dashes Hamilton Leates
North Carolina
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Carr
Laugherty
Ohio
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Wells Hooked for Oil Field Work Next Week
Reports from Standard Oil suggests oilfield discovery proximity as work begins on new wells by J NMany A A Geitgey L D Lang tmaip and partners. Daris Oil Co of Ganton and Hoy Bros drillers at Scio. Wooster Oil Co readies and pumps on two wells amid heavy tubing and equipment at the depot for unknown parties.
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Af Vosger
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Northmore
Daris Oil Co
Ganton
Hoy Bros
Scio
Wooster
When Terms Begin for County Officers
Inquiries arise about when county officers’ terms begin and their lengths. The statutes have changed recently, but the following are the correct terms: Probate Judge three years beginning February after the election. Treasurer two years on first Monday. Auditor three years on third Monday after election. Recorder three years on first Monday in September after election. Commissioner three years on third Monday in September after election. Purveyor three years on first Monday in September after election. Treasurer two years on first Monday in January after election. Infirmary Director three years on first Monday in January after election.
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Couple wed in Wayne township on Sunday evening
Mr John Funafman and Miss Daisy Batdarf of Wayne township were wed by Res I Smith on July 1. Attending were W W Grup, Miss Yella Naftzger, Boyd Naftzger, and Laura Naftzger as part of the MILACBres group.
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Daisy Batdarf
Wayne Township
Res I. Smith
W. W. Grup
Yella Naftzger
Boyd Naftzger
Laura Naftzger
Milacbres
Measure of Neri Endorses Wooster Kidney Pill Endorsement
A Wooster citizen Mr Curtis Devinney testifies to relief from back pain headaches and general weakness after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman Co and later Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents for the U.S. The notice promotes Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents a box and urges readers to remember the name and avoid substitutes.
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Gale
Foster Milburn Co
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