Local Officials Named in Ballot Board Roster
Names appear for the state and county roles including Secretary of State Charles Kinney and Marshall J. Marshall, with Joespha Blackburn and Brank A. Hoffman listed for Belmont and Van Wert counties respectively as candidates or appointees to county offices and the board of public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kinney
Jadrack Supreme Court
Marshall J
William Bor
Rapette County
Dury
Josepha Blackburn
Belmont Coun
Pabiloorks
BRANK
Probate Judge Kean for Wayne County slate in Wooster
For Probate Judge-W F Kean of Wooster For Auditor William H Smith of Chippewa Township For Sheriff W W Garver for re election of Chester Township For Recorder Harry U Miller of Wooster For Commissioner Jacob A Miller of Greene Township For Infirmary Director David Leisy of Marshallville Township For Coroner J E Barrett of Wooster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kean
Wooster
William H Smith
Chip
Vote for MCKINLEY CLARE ROSPERITY quote fragment
Fragmentary text shows a political slogan and a Bryan quotation about tariffs and benefits to a sheep grower, with garbled wording and missing context. The readable portion references McKinley and Bryan in a discussion of tariff impact.
Public debt figures and political attack on currency policy
A 1896 Treasury statement outlines interest bearing federal debt by March 1, 1889 to Aug 31, 1886 terms, amid debates on currency debasement. The piece cites McKinley’s Pennsylvania address, rocketing campaign activity in Canton, silver price claims, and import export data, with Gray predicting McKinley’s Delaware win and calls for independent bi megrallism.
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Treasury
Cleveland
Populist split fuels McKinley fight in Maine election
A September 14 1896 circular from Arthur Sewall of Bath Maine and associates promotes McKinley while opposing Bryan through a Populist reform plan. The document, issued by Alex B R Smith of the American Merchant Marine Association, frames Sewall as a leading figure amid a “middle-of-the-road” Populist push and questions whether the scenario is serious or comical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Wall
Paul Vandervoortiot
Nebraska
Peoples’ Party
National Press Association
Tonal Lexlob
Sewall
Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Bath
McKinley
Maine
Alex BR. Smith
American Merchant Forte Association
Ryan
Seawall
Tom Watson
American Merchant Marine Association
Britain blocked in action over Turkish atrocities crisis
In London a Commons member stated Britain cannot attack Turkey due to a three power agreement that would confront any action. He warned that if England had freedom a Turkish change would come quickly, naming Russia and France as two of the three. He condemned other powers for aiding Russia and urged acknowledgment of Christian suffering.
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England
Turkey
Great Britain
London
Member of Commons
Russia
France
Italy
Germany
Let Us Reason ToGether Campaign Tax Tariff Education
A letter urges voters to educate themselves and back the Republican ticket, arguing free trade harmed wage workers under Democrats and praising protective tariffs. The writer attacks Democratic policies, predicts GOP prosperity, and vows to support tariff reform nationwide.
Daniela Buys Baughman Farm Near Doylestown
At Doylestown Daniela purchased the Wm Baughman farm for a price estimated between 1500 and 1900 dollars. The transaction reflects local land sales activity with Daniela as buyer and the Baughman property as the subject.
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Doylestown
Daniela
Wm. Baughman
Gold Standard Democrats Hear Palmer Buckner in New York
The meeting drew a full house in New York City as Gold Standard Democrats, led by Chairman Flower, praised Cleveland and Tilden while denouncing fifty cent Democrats. General Palmer and General Buckner received enthusiastic reception as veterans of the Civil War era arrived on stage, signaling strong party unity and renewed vigor.
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Oleveland Insidiou
New York & City
New York
Gold Standard
Democrats
Niske
Arik Ce
Bryan
Democratic Party
Presieveland
Cleveland
Samuel J. Tilden
Messrs
Palmer
Buckner
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
National Democratic Party
Roswell P. Flower
W. D. Bynum
Charles B. Fairchild
BE. E. Anderson
Ebert Greer
Flower
Bynum
Robert E. Windham
Syracuse
General Palmer
America
Dixie
Mapy
United States
Indiannapolis
Sewall withdraws from Merchant Marine Association
Arthur Sewall of Bath Maine, Democratic candidate for vice president, says he has withdrawn from membership and the presidency of the American Merchant Marine Association. He argues the group was nonpolitical and nonpartisan but accuses some members of pressing politics, citing a circular urging support for McKinley and Hobart tied to tariff protection for American shipping.
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Bats
Arthur Sewall
American Merchant Marine Association
Sewall
A R. Smith
McKinley
Hobart
Maine
Bath
Doncola and Dongola Campaign In Progress Amid Desertions
Reports from the English Egyptian Expedition note Wad Bishara near Dongola retreating from Doncola as Egyptian forces advance. Bishara is wounded but alive, and many dervish troops desert to the Egyptians. Queen Victoria telegraphed congratulations to Sir Herbert Kitchener after Dongola’s capture as Jackson’s battalions uncover Nordenfeld ammunition tied to Hicks Pasha’s doomed march. Separately, the Sovereign Grand Lodge session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows opened in Dallas with 39 grand lodges and 30 camps represented. Jim Robinson, ex Manhattan Athletic Club figure, will coach the University of Michigan football team in Ann Arbor.
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Harir
Kerma
Nile
Wad Bishara
Dongola
Bishara
Victoria
Sir Herbert Kitchener
Afer Jackson
Desert
Hicks Pasha
Soutian
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Dallas
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Saratoga
Jim Robinson
Manhattan Athletic Club
New York City
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Ex-President Harrison speaks at Commercial Travelers noon meeting
New York Sept 22 Ex President Harrison addressed the Commercial Travelers Sound Money league at a noon meeting presided over by Colonel Frederick Dent Grant. He argued that a silver dollar retains value and urged fixed measures, warning against class divisions while praising farmers and national honor. Government currency policy and weights and measures were central themes.
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New York
Harrison
Commercial Travelers' Sound Money League
Frederick Dent Grant
President Grant
Indiana
Maing
California
Asme
Chicago
Tennessee Admirers Campaign Purposes in East Tennessee
Canton Ohio September 22 Major McKinley received a polished stump of a tree to use on front porch addresses. Sent by Jesse Grover Knox county sheriff Knoxville. Letter says loyal people of East Tennessee are earnest and want to hold up his hands to victory in the national contest for good government. Includes a publican stump reference and Southern speeches from the stump. United Presbyterians Meet in Youngstown Ohio September 22 The thirty eighth annual meeting of the United Presbyterian First Synod of the West convened at 7:20 p.m. in a tabernacle church. A new moderator was elected. First business session at 7 p.m. with synod in session until Friday. Covers churches between the Allegheny and Ohio rivers and Lake Erie at Cleveland as the highest conference in the United Presbyterian body.
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New PuiLapeLenia
U., Aug
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Democratic Party
Darty
Republican Party
Grover
Ohio
America
Canton
McKinley
Jesse
Knox County
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Commonwealth of Orators
United Presbyterians
Youngstown
United Presbyterian First Synod of the West
Tabernacle United Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Ohio Rivers
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Unit Presbyterian
L. B. Baar
U. B
Char. Myers
H. E. Funk
B. Maker
Ed. Ebert
Clyde Jacobs
J. W. Olp
D. Bowman
Allen Bowman
Ebert
Will Becker
W. WW. Lehr
Lattasbore
B. F. Fair
Harrison Iper
New Pittsburg
Will Ratt
J. AW. Miller
D. E. Landaw
Qoyerton
H. H. Troxel
Cheeter Township
Hi. O. Henderson
Mohican Church
Fair Haven
M. G. Smyser
Frank Taggart
J. E. Barrett
Chinley Club
Verybody
Prica
Harmon Shester
Handa
Dr. Stott
Loudonville
Council
Nektie Quick
Botls
J. J
Ashbland
Everly
V.S. of
Shreve
Hanna
L. Aylesworth
Lake Township
Silver Democrats
Hemarkabie
Rev. Skinner
Millbrook
Illinois
New York
Democratic State Central Committee
Hoffman House
Benator Hill
Albany
Hill
John Boyd Thatcher
Danforth
John P. Shéa
Tammany
Thatcher
Chicago
Aandy
Thacher
Yeago
Grady
Brooklyn
Gold Standard Democrats
Onicaco
Senator Foraker
Burlington
Iowa
Springfield
Wheelmen Demonstration Planned for Canton Visit
James R. Dunn of Chicago will arrange reception of the wheelmen at Canton on October. Dunn, former president of the L A. W., has the work under his care. He says fifteen thousand wheelmen will visit McKinley on October 8, coming from all directions and alighting at stations beyond Canton before riding into the town.
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Matsinton
James R. Dunn
Chicago
Canton
Dunn
McKinley
Political ticket shuffle and a brutal autopsy finding
The Democratic committee withdrew General D B Finley as presidential elector candidate at Fostoria while John Seitz a Populist was added. Finley pursues circuit judge. In Cotvus Ohio an autopsy showed Isaac Newton Dill’s head was not shot but severed by a sharp instrument using a corncutter bought days before the tragedy.
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Upper Sandusky
Democratic Congressional Committee
Fostoria
D. B. Finley
John Seitz
Finley
Cotvuus
Isaac Nevwton Dill
Migs G- Hojmlich
Gs Chs
Gibson's Appointment as Assistant Manager Amidrailway
Cincinnati dispatch reports William Gibson, longtime superintendent of the Big Four Cincinnati Columbus and Sandusky division, has been appointed assistant manager of the Ohio railway. He is to report to Oak and work under Manager Greene at Baltimore.
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Gibson
Cincinnati
William Gibson
Columbus
Trains Wreck in Fog Near Mxkovinte Pa
Two Erie railroad light trains collided in dense fog at Mxkovinte Pa injuring several and trapping passengers. Edward Harris and M F Garland, both of Englewood, Dis., were among those affected as rescue teams worked to clear the wreckage.
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Mxkovinte
Erie Railroad
Edward Harris
M. F. Garland
Pbs
Englewood
Dis
Sept 21 1896 notes and town hall rally in Lattasboro
Fragments describe cool weather and a frosty morning. local social notes include a death in the Haverstock family, visitors from Ashland and Jeromeville, and a Republican rally planned in Lattasboro town hall on Sept 28. Mentions attendances, church services, and community greetings across Canton, Canton Friday, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Haverstock
Harve Premer
Ashland
Solomon Premer
Lattasborg
James Weaver
Jeromeville
Ey. Henderson
M. FE
Canton
Wm. McKinley
John Dallman
Shelby
Henry Hemperly
Samuel Speck
Gold Bea
Franklin Notes on Local Visits and Movers
Sept 22 Franklin district notes report Miss Taylor of Kent Ohio visiting Miss Bran en. S B Metzler and brother G W Metzler, both with street railroad posts in Cleveland, are visiting friends in Wayne county. Joseph Snyder has returned from Toledo Ohio to Wayne county and plans to work for Mr Gdenkirk. Mrs Robert Scott is convalescent after illness.
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Seibert
Mansfield
E. Ernberger
Perrysville
L. &. Zimmerman
Geo. McClure
Sibert House
Geo
J. M. Pickerman
Delaware
L. ’. Zimmerman
Loudonvill
Vertynsville
M. A., Springer
Lakes Township
L.N. Aylaworth
Batts
Big Brairie
Miss Taylor
Kent, O
Branen
B. Metzler
G. W. Metzler
Cleveland
Wayne County
Joseph Snyder
Toledo
Gdenkirk
Robert Scott
Musical and elocutionary entertainments by the Female Quartette
Next Saturday evening September 26 the Female Quartette of Saint Valley will perform in town, offering music and elocution. Admission is reduced by the Y.P.S.C.E. directing the event. Also notes on local farming, weather, and residents' activities including a melon anecdote and a speech in New York.
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Bent
Aint Valley
Aborgnare
B. Eason
Wooster
Plain Township
Rou Wait
Multiple 1890s UPI style notices mix train crash and political rallies
A scrambled set of dated dispatches reports a Union Pacific freight and passenger train collision injuring seven near Anaconda, Rochester death of ex pitcher Ed Crane, a Columbus park fire destroying Minerva pavilion, a Troy Ohio Republican rally with midwest barbecue, burglary charges in Caprz and John Haverfield, Cincinnati relief corps planning McKinley visit, Denver trades promoting silver in unions, Sir John Evans elected head of a science association meeting in Toronto 1897, a large Republican meeting with Thurston and Jones, and a brakeman killed in Ellsville under a train.
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John Evans
The
British Association For Pres the Advancement of Science
Toronto
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