1900's Government and Politics | Golden Rule Jones Reforms Toledo

"Fifth Annual Message of Samuel M. Jones for the Year 1901" and "The Golden Rule"

Speeches

By: Samuel M. Jones

Date: February 24, 1902; April 1900

Source: Jones, Samuel M. Speeches "Fifth Annual Message of Samuel M. Jones for the Year 1901"; "The Golden Rule." Reprinted in Papers of Samuel M. Jones. Toledo Public Library, Reel 12.

About the Author: Samuel Milton Jones' (1846–1904) employment philosophy, based on a practical application of the Golden Rule, gained him a local reputation as a liberal, and the popular nickname of Golden Rule Jones. His reputation, combined with his community activities, led to his nomination as the compromise mayoral candidate of the Republican Party in 1897. Once elected, Jones applied his unique ideas to the running of the city government and became popular with the working class. Although he was regarded as a dangerous radical...