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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
2
In Wayne County Ohio a partial item appears from a Banting Room reading at Liberty Street No 2. The fragmentary text references a Wednesday issue dated October 21 1896 and mentions a local matter or notice without clear details.
A list names electors at large and various Ohio officials including Albert Duglass of Chillicothe, Charles Kinney secretary of state, Marshall J. of Fayette County, Joseph Pageburn Belmont county food commissioner, and Lucius B. Wing Licking to be involved in the presidential election process. The document presents a formal slate of electors and county officials with their respective counties and roles.
Fragmentary OCR lists candidates for county ticket including Tis F. Kean Wooster for probate and WIL. SMITH Chippewa town Forsworit Way councilor and re election Chester town recorder Hary Miller Wooster commissioner 14coba Miller Greene township infirmary director David Leisy Marshallville Baughman township for goroner Dr J Barrett Woos-
West Lebanon and Orrville host Republican speakers including M Yocum Walter J Mulline and Lieut Gov A W Jones as part of a statewide tour. Through Oct 30 meetings total 1 023 with more to come led by McKinley Sound Money and Protection Club and featuring J Twing Brooks H R Smith and others.
A quotation attributed to W. J. Bryan states that in his view it makes no difference whether the sheep grower gains from the tariff or not, indicating a personal stance on tariff benefits.
The argument against Bryan centers on fiat money and the Populist Democratic alliance. Miller cites French history and Thiers to argue fiat money harms farmers and the economy. Col. Wey furnishes a republican reply, noting Senators and sources used by Ryan and Arena articles to counter Miller’s claims.
The piece critiques the 1892 Democratic platform favoring bimetallism and equal intrinsic value of gold and silver, contrasts it with the 1896 Chicago platform, and questions Bryan’s loyalty and consistency. It argues that Bryan’s Populist alignment and calls for a national money safe and sound would lead to irredeemable paper money. The author warns voters about party factions and the dangers of money policy.
The piece notes silver and wheat moves, with silver slipping in London and New York quotes varying. It contrasts Bryan's theory with observed market and farm product trends while detailing Republican expectations for House seats and Electoral Votes, including McKinley’s lead and massive transport of supporters to Canton.
The piece cites Ohio pension law for county officials performing required oaths at no cost to soldiers, notes Judge McClarran’s alleged political maneuvering for probate votes, praises rival W. F. Kean’s qualifications, reports a six cent rise in Liverpool wheat with December at 7 83 1 4 cents, and notes a large English gold inflow tied to Bryan’s election plus Hanna urging flag displays.
A Republican gathering planned by C M Yocum of Wooster was blocked by alleged Democratic objections from Franklin Township Board of Education members who refused schoolhouse use and influenced the teacher, despite the GOP drive in steady rain. The McKinley club in Wooster then hosted Rev. P. S Brown who argued tariff history and party lines, amid critiques of Bryan and fiat money.
Local notices recount political banter, social visits, and harvest reports across Crestin Lodi and Wooster areas. Movements include McKinley Club talks, silver question speeches, arrivals and departures, birthday celebrations, hunting outcomes, and multiple church and school events.
Gen Wiley challenges Senator Miller’s reading of Bryan’s 1895 Arena article and the Democratic platform on paper money. The letter argues Bryan supported sound money and that the Arena piece does not prove irredeemable paper money. It asks editor to publish to correct perceived misrepresentation.
Wayne County notices celebrate Jameston Norton's 88th birthday with a large party in Canaan township joined by kin from the West and Mother Burns. Also reported are a 1806 marriage anniversary at East Union Township Bonewitz home and a Burbank wedding of Norva Hubler and Jennie Hartzel with family and guests from West Salem and Wooster.
Oct 19 notes show Albert Kobb back in town following a five week visit with his grandparents. James Kobb of Lodi attended with his brother Marshal K. Friday night. Samuel Speck of New Pittsburg visited J. C. Easterday Sunday. The stave mill moved to John Mowery’s farm near Reedaburg. Many regret leaving. Maggie Myers departed for Marion to stay with brother Charles this winter. Dora Blerly, formerly at the stave mill, called Saturday night. Many farmers husking corn. snow expected Sunday. ANTI SOLVERITE.
Oct 20 Thomas Gill and daughter from Ashland county visited friends in Franklin for a weekend. James E Tate and family of Shreve visited his brother J G Tate on Sunday. Mrs John Simpson of Moorland plans a trip to England on Tuesday.
A dubious remedy Pyramid Pile Cure promises to cure hemorrhoids in days with minimal surgery. It alleges relief for congested areas and inflamed or itching symptoms, claiming medical certainty and wide drugstore availability at 50 cents a box.
Advertising rates describe weekly and daily insertions with costs for 40 cent and 78 time schemes. The column urges cash payment, advance pricing, and frequent position changes for readers seeking For Rent For Sale Lost Found notices and small notices.
News of births marriages and deaths from Wayne county and surrounding areas. notices include individual names ages and residences, with entries for local events such as marriages and obituaries. Readable fragments list names like Rupert and wife, Kauffman, and Chaudbers with ages and dates.
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