SAMUEL MILTON JONES
Name: Samuel Milton Jones
Born: 1846
Died: 1904
Samuel Milton Jones, a.k.a. "Golden Rule Jones", lived from 1846 to 1904 and
served as a Progressive Era Mayor of Toledo, Ohio from 1897 to 1904, passing
away while still in office. Born in Denbighshire, Wales, he is famous in Toledo
for his advocacy of the Golden Rule, hence his nickname. The idea of the "Goldern
Rule" is that you should treat others the way you would like to be treated. Many
religions agree with this idea yet Jone's religion is currently unknown. Later
many people would argue against him, but he is an important part of American
Progressivism.
His administration as mayor was noted for its efficiency and honesty. Jones
Junior High School, located in Toledo's South End, is named for him.
Jones was originally a businessman. In 1894, he began the Acme Sucker Rod
Company. He announced that the one company rule was the Golden Rule. He set up a
Golden Rule Hall, a Golden Rule Dining Room, Golden Rule Park, even a Golden
Rule Band.
Name: Samuel Milton Jones
Born: 1846
Died: 1904
Samuel Milton Jones, a.k.a. "Golden Rule Jones", lived from 1846 to 1904 and
served as a Progressive Era Mayor of Toledo, Ohio from 1897 to 1904, passing
away while still in office. Born in Denbighshire, Wales, he is famous in Toledo
for his advocacy of the Golden Rule, hence his nickname. The idea of the "Goldern
Rule" is that you should treat others the way you would like to be treated. Many
religions agree with this idea yet Jone's religion is currently unknown. Later
many people would argue against him, but he is an important part of American
Progressivism.
His administration as mayor was noted for its efficiency and honesty. Jones
Junior High School, located in Toledo's South End, is named for him.
Jones was originally a businessman. In 1894, he began the Acme Sucker Rod
Company. He announced that the one company rule was the Golden Rule. He set up a
Golden Rule Hall, a Golden Rule Dining Room, Golden Rule Park, even a Golden
Rule Band.