Political Issues Highlight Territorial Expansion and Tariff Debate
A report on Ed T. Staley's address at the Indiana Republican Editorial Association in Indianapolis discusses territorial expansion, the Philippines, and party dynamics. He attacks free silver, praises McKinley and Roosevelt, urges unity, and predicts Republican victory in the fall election.
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Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Ed. T. Staley
Tipton Advocate
Philippines
Democratic Party
American Congress
Platte
Bryan
Republican Congress
Republic
Indiana Manufacturing Growth Shown in 1890 and 1900 Census
The Indiana census bulletin records a surge in manufacturing over the decade. For 1890 and 1900 respectively, Indiana statewide establishments increased from 12,354 to 18,015, capital from $131.6 million to $234.5 million, and wages from $42.6 million to $66.8 million, with wage earners rising from 110,590 to 155,956. Slaughtering and meat packing emerge as the state’s leading industry, followed by flouring and grist mill products. Indianapolis shows large gains in establishments and earnings.
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Hartford City Daily Times
Indiana
Indianapolis
Education a Public Policy Behind American Global Leadership
The piece lauds U S progress in naval craft diplomacy literature art and education as the basis of national strength. It credits a century of liberal schooling from primary to higher learning for America's power and influence and highlights moderation and justice as national traits driven by knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
United States
Prosperous Year for Farmers Boosts Thorntown Bank Opening
Indianapolis banker R Neptune notes record depositors among farmers in Thorntown and rising farm land values from 60 to 75 85 dollars an acre. He also predicts the Lafayette to Indianapolis electric rail line will be built next year, passing through Thorntown, spurring further prosperity. Read the Tribune.
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Indianapolis
R. Neptune
Thorntown
Mr. Neptune
Lafayette
Griffith D Dean Nominated for Attorney General by Republicans
The eleventh district backing Hon. Griffith D. Dean of Grant county will present him to the next state Republican convention for attorney general. Dean, born in Harrison county and raised in Bartholomew, is a Franklin College graduate and former law partner of Carroll at Marion.
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Griffith D. Dean
Grant County
Eleventh
Dean
Harrison County
Indiana
Bartholomew County
Columbus
Franklin College
Griffith D
Miller Nominated for Indiana Attorney General at GOP Convention
The Thirteenth district will present Charles W. Miller of Goshen for attorney general. Born February 4, 1863 in Floyd County, he moved to Goshen in 1885 and later became mayor at age 25. A gifted orator and organizer, he served as presidential elector at large in 1900. Headquarters during convention are Rooms 26 and 27, Denison hotel.
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Thirteenth
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Indiana
Miller
Floyd County
Denison Hotel
Hatfield to Seek Clerk of Court Nomination at State GOP
Bluffton's James C. Hatfield, age 40, seeks the Republican state convention’s nod for clerk of the Supreme Court. The candidate is described as in his prime, with good ability and a gentlemanly reputation.
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James C. Hatfield
Bluffton
Supreme Court
Ward H Watson Nominated for Attorney General by Third District
The Hon Ward H Watson of Charleston Clark county will be presented to the Republican state convention for the nomination for attorney general by Republicans of the Third congressional district. Watson, a prominent southern Indiana and Kentucky practicing lawyer, was state senator from Clark and Jefferson counties in 1894 and served on the Republican state central committee executive board in 1896. He will use Denison hotel Room 20 as convention headquarters.
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Hatfield
Wells
Bryan
Wells County
Indiana
Denison Hotel
Ward H. Watson
Charleston
Clark County
Third Congressional
Watson
Kentucky
Clark
Jefferson Counties
Republican State Central Committee
Valuable Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
Chas M Kra mer of Colombo Ceylon lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children noting quick chest cold relief and hoarseness cure. Sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
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Chamberlain
Chas. M. Kramer
Colombo
Ceylon
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Debate Explains Nixie Clerks in Postal Bill
In the postal appropriation bill debate a member asked what a nixie clerk was. Mr Loud of California explained that nixie refers to a clerk whose job is to decipher addresses that are practically illegible.
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Loud
California
Physician Endorses Shinkle Cure for Dyspepsia
In Casey Illinois on October 28 1899 physician W W Bruce endorses Shinkle dyspepsia remedy noting success in indigestion cases and praising improvements to the formula. For sale by G A Baas. Henry Watterson cites Philippine issue as key for Democrats with other reform fissures noted and Bryan backing popular election of senators.
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M. D
G. A. Baas
Henry Watterson
Bryan
Democratic Party
Medicine CO
Cleveland, G
G.A. Baas
Drugegist
Batesville
Ind
E. C. Dewitt &Co
Chicago
Chronic Bronchitis Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
Joseph Coffman of Montimorenci Indiana says ten years of chronic bronchitis left him nearly mute until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. He credits his employer for the suggestion and notes many others have used the remedy with satisfaction. The Treasury Department stopped purchases of bonds in the open market as prices stayed high and the Secretary ordered a halt.
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Joseph Coffman
Montimorenci
Ind
Foley
G. A. Baas
Treasury Department
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Shinkle
Cincinnati
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Tonneson Life Studios
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Batesville Tribune
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Ripley County Produce Co
Albert Goyert, Mer
Sate" Osgood
Dr. Peal
Batesevl
Board of Commissioners
Ripley County
Sim
John Leumakuehler
Indianapolis Brewing Campy
John Pfalsgraffp
Agt
Virginia
HOT Springs
New Homestead
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W.J. Deppe
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