[1] In 1869, he moved to Mansfield, Ohio, and at the age of 23 became treasurer and manager of the Aultman & Taylor Company upon its organization.

He also established the Isaac Harter Milling Company in Fostoria, Ohio, the largest producer of flour in the state.

In Congress, he was strongly in favor of the gold standard, and against free silver, views in opposition to his own party.

His views won out during the Panic of 1893, when Congress, in special session, repealed the Sherman Silver Purchase Act.

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