Editorial notes on 1896 political scene and conventions
The piece surveys a wide array of political dynamics including czarist liberty rumors, Louisiana election fraud probes, Foster’s governorship, McKinley and Cullom campaigns, the New Orleans Times-Democrat’s turnout claims, and debates over women delegates at the Methodist General Conference. It cites Reed, Alger, Spooner, and Wellman, plus Colorado silver politics, highlighting party loyalty and factional divides.
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Cleveland
Ballot tensions at dilinoia Republican convention on McKibley and om
The balloting shows 8382 votes for the former and 609 for the latter with party leaders urging the four at large to support Finley by acclamation amid clashes. The event reveals discord over administration actions as Mahany of New York pushes for immediate moves in moments. Bartlett questions a colleague about Foreign Committee membership.
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Dilinoia Reublican
McKibley
Ormer
Com
Finley
Calma
Degire
Ohinley
Mahany
Political Debate Echoes Partisan Rivalry in McKinley Campaign
The piece critiques party leaders and editors, accusing them of flipflopping on Blaine, Harrison, and McKinley. It cites EL Godkin of the Nation and Evening Post as promoting future articles, noting his alleged disconnect from average Americans and a cited reform fatigue after resigning as New York civil service commissioner.
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Blaine
Harrison
McKinley
Forum
EL. Godkin
New York Nation and Evening Post
Godkin
United States
Manhattan Island
New York Civil Service
Public Service
Law ends outdoor pauper relief and shifts cost to townships
Obie newspapers praise a new law abolishing county outdoor relief to paupers, shifting support to the township and claiming annual county savings of about 8.2 million dollars. A second act, drafted by Clement Russell of Massillon and backed by a legislator, requires certified treasury funds before contracts by county commissioners, township trustees, and boards of education, raising questions about funding for Wooster’s new school houses and bond needs.
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Obie
Clement Russell
Massillon
Boards of Education
Wooster
Comfort for Wayne county wool growers in a slow market
The Boston wool market report for April 28 notes quiet daily demand with small lots, heavy stock, and slow fleece wool movement with weakening values. Territory wool sells at low figures, Australian wool trades on former prices. The piece ends by noting voters in Wayne county tire of the current political party and consider returning to Republican protection that previously brought prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Boston
Territory
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Delaine
McClure Reelection Foe Seen In 17th District Nomination
The Coshocton Age backs McClure and warns only a free silver Democratic challenger can derail him. Wayne County favors Critchfield only if he mirrors public sentiment on silver. prevailing winds point to McClure winning Wayne County even louder than in 1894.
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Coshoctow
A.S McClure
McClure
L. BR. Critchfield
Critchfield
Eray
Wayne County
Richards
Cleveland
Brice
Ohio
Democracy
McClure Re nomination urged by Ohio editor
C B McCoy of the Republican State Central Committee endorses Hon A B McClure for Congress in تنظیم Coshocton Age editorial. He cites McClure 1894 victory over a large Democratic majority, calls him honest, capable, and aligned with McKinley. urges strong support to help elect a Republican Congress to spur prosperity and undo Cleveland era tariffs.
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C. B. McCoy
Republican State Central Committee
Coshocton
McClure
Congress
MicClare
Capt. McClure
McKinley
Ohio
Capt McClure
Republican Congress
Cleveland
Wheelmen Elect Officers-Arranging for a Meet
The Wooster Bicycle Club met in the Downing block club room last evening and elected officers: C. A. McDonald president Bud McClarran vice president Fred Harding secretary Tracy Leyda assistant secretary Wm Gerlach treasurer Irvin Lautzenhelser captain Harry Branstatter first lieutenant Wm Curry second lieutenant The group discussed arranging a summer meal and invited all riders to join. membership open to all.
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The
Wooster Bicyce Club
Downing Block
C. A . McDonald
Bud McClarran
Fred Harding
Tracy Leyda
Wm Gerlach
Irvin Lautzenhelser
Harry Branstatter
Wm Curry
Aruniswil
The Prize Prohibition Orator a Col ored Boy
In Oberlin Ohio a prohibition oratorical contest featured six colleges. First place went to KRW White of Wilberforce University with The Tyrant of the Republic. Second went to JF Burke of Oberlin with The Issue Stated. Other speakers included E E Snoddy Hiram J E Newell Otterbein JJ Richards Delaware and HH Shirer Heidelberg. White advances to a national contest in Milpurg May 26.
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Oberlin, O
A L. Talcot
Cleveland
J W Good
Des Moines
E J. Vinney
W White
Wulberforce University
J. F. Burke
Oberlin
E. E. Snoddy
Hiram
J E Newell
Otterbein
J J Richards
Delaware
H. H. Shirer
Heidelberg
Mr. White
Miltahurg
Another Line After the B. and U. Local Branch
A brief update notes continued action following the B and U local branch developments. Officials outline new steps, with community members awaiting further details on changes, timelines, and impacts at the neighborhood level.
Baltimore & Ohio extensions linked to Akron & Chicago Junction
A Baltimore man discusses the Baltimore & Ohio extension to the Akron & Chicago Junction, noting it connects the Chicago Division with Pittsburgh & Western and Ohio Valley lines. Syndicate owners say no profit yet and could cede control to another operator. Indiana Excursion offers low rate tickets to Lagrange, Indiana via Pennsylvania Lines for May 13 trips.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Lodi, Wooster & Millersburg
Akron & Chicago Junction Railroad
Mayer
Chicago
Pittsburg & Western and
Valley of Ohio
Wedded at Home in Wooster Barnard Rhone Nuptials
A quiet home wedding in Wooster at 97 South Beaver street joined Miss Jennie Barnard and William E. Rhone of Canton, now in Ft Wayne. Rev J Kingston officiated with intimate guests present, followed by a luncheon. The couple departed for Ft Wayne where the groom has a home ready.
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Emery Barnard
South
Beaver Street
Jennie Barnard
William E. Rhone
Canton
Ft. Wayne
J.¥. Kingston
Miss Harvard
Mrs. Rhone
Ft Wayne
Maud Coe Weds A Edward Remick In Elegant Home Ceremony
In a joyous 8 pm Presbyterian ceremony at a Belden Avenue home near the city, Miss Maud Coe married A Edward Remick of Philadelphia and Chicago. The couple, attended by family and friends, departed for St Louis and the South after a luncheon, with plans to reside in Chicago after June 1 at The Cobden 502 Belden. A Conover grand piano was among generous wedding remembrances.
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James F .Coe
Maud Coe
Chicago
Mra EG. Haerther
Roscoe Street
Windy City
Edward Remick
K Hi Warner & Co
Philadelphia
Tie
Lg Ip
Muschenich
Mabel Coe
la France
Gallenkamp
Kev K K. Buell Love
Warren
University of Wooster
Hey
St. Louis
Cobden
Belden Avenue
Mra Coe-Remick
Conover
R. Buell Love
Patattown
A. G. Haerther
J. W. Rosenthal
Grace
T. A. Fay
W . Gallenkamp
George Remick
Gibson
Mansfield
Warren, O
O. M. Clay
Mineral Point
James Vannor
Akron
Harvey Hetffner
Emma Nelson
L. Sharick
Ashland
R. E. Archer
Boyd couple hosts prep middle class at College avenue
Prof and Mrs J C Boyd entertained the prep middle class on College avenue with G A R at Columbus. Pennsylvania Lines offered low rates for the State encampment with excursion tickets to Columbus on May 12 and 13. Tickets valid for return until May 16. Inquiries to nearest Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent.
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Prof
Mra. J. C. Boyd
Prep
College Avenue
Columbus
Pennsylvania Lines
G.A.R
Penn. Iines
Ohio
Pennsylvania Line
Ladies Luther Circle First Social at Buckeye Street
The English Lutheran church group formed the Luther Circle to aid church progress and held its inaugural social at Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Foss 22 North Buckeye. A large crowd enjoyed a childacted program including piano, vocal duets, quartette, mandolin and dances, with many local youths named among participants. The event was a complete success and promises future results.
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Luther Circle
W. D. Foss
North Buckeye Street
Blary
Fombell
Blanche Robinson
Vaginn
William Kinpey
Donald Foss
Finale at Thursday Club Social Ends Year’s Labor
The Thursday Club hosts a warm finale for its members and guests from the Travellers and Classics clubs at the Carey W Kaake home on Bowman Street. Guests enjoyed spring floral decor, fruit-tree blossoms, lilacs, a lemonade table, and sherbet, with College Choristers singing under Prof Oliver and a recitation by Prof Davin.
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Travellers
Classics
Carey W Kaake
Bowman Street
Oliver
Davin
Woodworth Inherits After Mrs Mesgala Woodworth’s Death
J KR Woodworth of Wooster inherits from Mrs Mesgala A Woodworth of Jackson County. The will opened by James B Smith, probate clerk, divides city lots to two daughters Mrs John V Jones and Mrs George M Anderson and country property to two sons James R Woodworth and William S Woodworth. James R Woodworth named executor. witnesses Watson J Ferry and James Black.
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Kansas City
J. KR. Woodworth
Wooster
Mesgala A. Woodworth
Jackson County
James B. Smith
John V. Jones
George M. Anderson
James R
William
Woodworth
James RK. Woodworth
Watson J. Ferry
James Black
Telegram brings news on Reverend Hershey operation
Ashland Times reports a New York telegraph states Rev. J. B. Hershey's operation was successful and the patient is recovering as well as possible. Akron Democrat notes Dannemiller Bros. of Doylestown fail to recover $150 paid to C. W. Baum for a half interest in the Doylestown News plant. Baum wins and Dannemiller Bros. must share losses with him.
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Ashland Times
New York City
W. M. McClellan
B. Hershey
Akron
Squire Hall
Dannemiller Bros
Baum
Excellent Faculty Lecture Delights University Audience
Rev Dr Meese of Mansfield presented a vivid travel lecture A Trip to the Everglades for the University noting sights from Chattanooga Atlanta St Augustine and Palm Beach The address combined ornate description with historic philosophy and drew strong student applause The report also notes a basketball game between High School and Freshmen ending 12 to 1 in favor of the Freshmen and other campus notices.
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Dr. Meese
Mansfield
Everglades
Southland
Chattanooga
Tbhouko
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Anguetine
Tho
Ponce de Leon
Joseph Kerr
Lucas
Vasdy
Garver
Railroad Rumbles Grant Franchises for Electric Railway
Ashland county commissioners granted a franchise for the Mansfield Savannah and Wellington Electric railway to run through Savannah Ashland Ruggles Nova and Baltivan. Judge Voris Akron finalized Nyano receiver ship entries Tuesday. Receiver Tod turned over $24473.28 and was discharged. T H McIntire and family moved to West Salem occupying the Fishack property. He is Erie’s new night operator.
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Hland County
Mansfield
Savannah
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