McKinley Nomination Favored By Many Democrats
Editorial notes Elking and McKinley near unanimous support amid Democratic nerves in Holmes County and Ohio. Mentions Hanna, Thurman contrasts with Brice, and goldites vs silver men. Campaign maneuvers include McKinley delegates in several states, while critics warn river and harbor funding for Huntington's railroad jeopardizes public works at Santa Monica.
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Young Thurman
Brice
Ohio Democrats
C. P. Huntington
Santa Monica
Cal
Wall Street Skeptical of McKinley in Finance Speculation
Wall Street shuns McKinley and bets against him, while public opinion could shift in his favor if market sentiment changes. The stock market mood signals unease with his policies, suggesting a volatile political finance landscape.
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Wall Street
McKinley
America
Delegates Back Gold Standard As Brice Captures State
In the 11th district race Democratic delegates align with Brice to push a gold standard policy at the Democratic National Convention. Supported by federal officeholders, the move signals a decisive, inevitable shift shaping party platform and state influence.
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Brice
Two Thirds Rule Tests Democratic Platform Outcome
The remark questions how the two thirds rule used by Andrew Jackson to block Calhoun from the vice presidency would influence Democratic platforms. It notes neither gold nor silver factions are strong enough to gain more than a slim majority, suggesting internal party tension and possible platform shifts.
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Andrew Jackson
John C. Calhoun
Richards rises up to threaten 17th District Democratic dreams
The Wooster Democrat insists his appointees will show gratitude by doom ing him for another chance, yet maintains he has had all party usage entitled him to and intimates his candidacy is out of order.
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J. A.D. Richards
Wooster Democrat
Taxpayer's stance on bonds and local politics in Ohio districts
The piece critiques a taxpayer argument against interest on bonds for city schoolhouses as Wooster resists further debt. It cites Democratic disputes across Coshocton and Wayne counties over Richards's renomination and notes Holmes County endorsing free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, urging delegates to support the resolution amid intra party tensions.
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Wooster
Licking County
Holmes County
Shrice
Ohio and Middle States farmers polled for presidential choice
A New York agricultural paper reports a postal card poll of farmers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other Middle States. Through May 2, Allison leads with 267 votes, Harrison 89, McKinley trailing.
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New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Newark
Political vote tallies show mixed support across parties
The article lists votes in several regions with figures for Democratic Hill and Cleveland, Pattison and Whitey, and third party Cameron. It notes 4 to 1 backing for McKinley protection, 20 to 1 for reciprocity, and strong opposition to a federal agricultural bounty and gold standard. Silver free coinage fails 228 to 376, with 50 for unlimited coinage. International bimtotallism stands 4 to 2 in favor.
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Reed
Hill
Boles
Cleveland
Pattison
Tillman
Cameron
St. John
Bidwell
Middle States
Allison
Harrison
McKinley
Whitey
St.John
Deestrick Skule Reunion at George Kingsley Home
Saturday's Wooster event for Mrs Jaquiths Deestrick Skule drew Guild of St James Episcopal church support and hosted a house picnic at the Kingsley residence on Heart avenue. Guests enjoyed flowers, decorations, and the first meeting antics as they celebrated friendship and a successful fund raiser.
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Jaquith
Deestrick Skule
Wooster
City Opera House
Guild of
St. James
George Kingsley
Heart Avenue
Pension Granted to Mrs. Ewing in House Vote
In Washington on May 8 the House granted Mrs. Thomas Ewing a widow’s pension of 75 dollars per month after defeating an attempt to reduce the amount. Gen. Thomas Ewing’s widow receives the pension as a result of the night session action.
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Wasnhington
D. C
Thomas Ewing
Ohio
May Day Birthday at West North Street Home
Oliver Foss and wife entertained a merry crowd of children for their daughter Frogly's birthday Thursday evening. The house featured apple blossoms dogwood and ferns with a soda and refreshments served to the guests during a jolly celebration at their residence.
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Oliver Foss
West North Street
Frogly
Geiselman Opens Branch Clothing Store in New Philadelphia
Geiselman of Wooster will open a branch clothing and gentlemens furnishings house in New Philadelphia, renting the Douthitt store on the public square beside Citizens National Bank. He plans to begin around the 5th of the month with Bradshaw in the shop. He is described as a pleasant, well-versed businessman and a good citizen, expected to add to the town.
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New
Philadelphia
Geiselman
Wooster
Douthitt
Citizen's National Bank
Advocate
A Bradshaw
Infirmary directs take Massoni family to poorhouse
The infirmary directors moved this afternoon to break up the Cuckoo's Nest by taking Yank Massoni Mrs Massoni and their crippled daughter Linda to the poorhouse. Perry Cotterman declined force and left them to remain for now. This action aims to end a long standing city disgrace.
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Yank Massoni
Mrs. Massoni
Linda
Perry Cotterman
Massoniace
Local Posts Open Bid for Meetings by Lodges and Societies
The More Local LODGES Sons of Veterans and Knights and Ladies of Security hold their first open meeting. The post gives notice of gatherings and related social whispers across the community, inviting public attendance and participation.
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Sons of Veterans
Knights and Ladies of Security
Wooster Gathers Veterans for Open Meetings Drive
Security was set Friday night, then Saturday, as Given Post A K V meets plan reviving a Sons of Veterans camp at Grand Army Hall. The Wooster post, Wayne County pride, and supporters push open monthly sessions to connect with the community, preserve Union soldier memory, and encourage patriotism through shared discussions and social handshakes.
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Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
Wooster
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Lodge of Knights and Up of
Narrow escape on Cedar Valley road ends safely
Mrs. Frank Culbertson and her daughter Misa Grace narrowly escaped serious harm when a unmanageable blind horse pulled the buggy into a rail fence and rolled down a steep hill. Witnesses Frank Boisgrain Henry Boisgrain Will Barnard John McClure and Edward Rice aided them. the horse was freed after about 30 minutes and the pair taken home. Jack McClure then drove the horse to the Culbertson residence.
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Frank Culbertson
Misa Grace
Cedar Valley Road
Culbertson
Frank
Henry Boisgrain
Will Barnard
John F. McClure
Edward Rice
Jack” McClure
Death of Josiah Harton longtime Wayne county resident
Josiah Harton died Tuesday May 5 at his home in Kauffman Texas. Born 1818 in Northumberland county Pennsylvania, he moved with his father to Wayne county in 1819. He married Eleanor Van Nostran on October 13, 1842 and lived in Wayne and Plain townships before moving to Texas 14 years ago. He fathered nine children, including Mrs. A W Shearer of Wooster, and was highly esteemed in Wayne county where he spent most of his life.
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Josiah Harton
Wayne County
Kauffman
Tex
Northumberland County
Thomas Barton
Eleanor van Nostran
Wayne Township
Plain Township
Springville
Texas
A. W. Shearer
Wooster
Barton
Thieves Targeted Refrigerator. Letters Found Beside Cooler
Sunday morning Lake F. Jones found two old letters near his refrigerator after petty thieves checked the cooler. One was to an attorney and the other to a former city official, both of which were read by the recipients who were surprised to learn of their discovery. The letters were last summer and deemed unimportant. The attorney’s letter was a reply to a maker’s request, confirming the attorney’s role.
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Lake F. Jones
Theetter
Fraternity News and Memorial Events in Wooster Area
Fraternal notices from Wooster and Wayne County list Banquet plans for the Odd Fellows association in Lima on May 21. Reports of deaths among P G M members, a Rebekah Lodge initiation in Mansfield, Memorial Day services in Chester Township with W H Lekr as president, and invitations to public observe Ascension Day in Wooster. Also noted are Knights of Pythias lodge room plans in Canton and a proposed Mt Vernon Fourth of July celebration, plus Masonic building plans in Marietta and Wayne Council membership growth. upcoming stated meetings in Wooster and changes to meeting times through October.
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Henry C. Hedges
Mansfield
Ohio
Odd Fellows
Lima
Thomas J. Sherlock
P. G. Sire
Smithvile
F. M. Hickok
Given Post
Winkler Post
Kethel
Chester Township
Overton
Grove
Cedar Valley
Reedsburg
J. Sullivan
Congress
Weltmer
Wooster
Deer
W. H. Lekr
J. H. Miller
Sidney Matz
Frank Huston
Canton
Knights of Pythias
Vernet
Mt. Vernon
Knights of Idythias
James C. Howe
Kenton
K.P
George W. Cunningham
Fostoria
J. B. Fletcher
Joseph Hower
Sandusky
4. E. Kaestien
Cleveland
Wooster Comanderyj
K. T
Ebenezer Lodge
Wooster Commandery
Millerabarg
Molle Pitcher Council Hosts Visitors and Initiations
About 260 members of Molle Pitcher Council No. 10 Daughters of America Canton entertained 17 Osnoburg visitors, initiating three members and dating a banquet with a dance. A social and banquet followed in the Red Men hall with over 300 attending, featuring speeches by J. W. Nelson of Springfield and Great Sachem Thomas J. Erwin.
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Molle Pitcher Council No. 10
Daughters of America
Canton
Osnoburg
Polk
Miss Obls
Birmingham
L.O T. M
H. N. Clemens
Salem
Agen
Order of Red Men
Silver Cloud
Pocahontas
Asceola Council No
East Liverpool
G. A.B
Liverpool
J. W. Nelson
Springfield
Great Sachem
Thomas J. Erwin
Cleveland editor presents Powhatan Tribe with china pitcher
Martin's Ferry and H N Clemens of Cleveland editor of the Buckeye Trail presented Powhatan Tribe with a fine china pitcher and cup in recognition of their service.
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Martin’s Ferry
H. N. Clemens
Cleveland
Clemens
Minglewoods Edge Massillon In Exciting See Saw Game
Lawrence Ohio May 9 The Minglewoods defeated Massillon 7 to 6 in a lively game after a slow start. Massillon led with a five run stretch in the middle innings before Ming lewoods tied it late and pulled away on timely hitting including a three base hit by Pollock and a run scoring error. Final score 7-6.
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Correspondence Wooster AercBuican
NoutTu Lawrence, O
Minglewoods
Massillon
Massilion Boys
Minglewood Boys
Saumgartner
Anderson
Jimmy Ketler
Jiaumgartner
McCarty
Pollock
Bullock
Ander
Scraper
Keller
Ki Pollock
Massilion
T ‘ E Rille
Huttermore
Brittun
Evanr
Vollock
Minzlewood
Ballock
Ketler
Jullock
Markel
Tax question sent to Auditor of State from Wayne county
A Columbus dispatch item reports a tax listing dispute from Wayne county. A man in Orrville owns mortgage notes and securities in Stark county and wants them listed there instead of Wayne. He claims his son is his agent, backed by legal opinion. Auditor's officers rule property must be listed in Wayne unless the court authorizes the son as agent.
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Colambus
Auditor of State
Wayne County
Mano
Orrville
Stark County
Birthday party marked Blanche Oswald fifth year
Mrs H M Oswald hosted a Saturday afternoon May fete for Blanche Oswald’s fifth birthday with music money games and refreshments. Guests included Mary Metz Mary Fombell Ednas Smetzer Kath Hunt Mabel Koch Charlotte Naughman Elizabeth Koutson Helen Eddy Ethel Eddy Fernand Huth Greenwald Harriet Snyder Martha Taggart Edna Hunt Grace and Blanche Oswald.
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H M Oswald
Blanche
Miss Blanche
Mary Metz
Mary Fombell
Ednas Smetzer
Kath Hunt
Mabel Koch
Charlotte Naughman
Elizabeth Koutson
Helen Eddy
Ethel Eddy
Fernand Huth Greenwald
Harriet Snyder
Martha Taggart
Edna Hunt
Grace
Blanche Oswald
Maybe Still Wandering Around After Missing Team
Messner, a resident 344 miles southwest of the city, reports his roan and bay team valued at 200 missing after sending his worker Charles Stuckey home in charge. Stuckey, seen leaving town intoxicated, may have driven the team away. Marshal Ellsperman suspects he got lost, with search efforts spanning county roads and the Ohio house area.
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Abon
Randa Messner
Mlea
Golden Corners
Charles Stuckey
Stuckey
Messner
Marshal Elsperman
Mt. Eaton
Marshal Ellsperman
Ohio House
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