Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Samuel M. Jones
Read a biography of the mayor of Toledo, Samuel Jones, who followed Progressive principles. Find out how he treated his employees when he was in the oil business, and see how he tried to improve the lives of his constituents.
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Toledo Ohio: Remembering the "Golden Rule"
A biography of Samuel M. Jones that details both his private and public life. Read about how he treated his employees of his company, S.M. Jones Company, and how he carried those progressive ideas to his terms as mayor of Toledo.