Prosperity of the Indiana Farmer
The Indiana farming class is described as highly prosperous with rising land values and product prices since 1896. Hamilton County shows land value up from $40 to $50 per acre, a $2,560,000 increase, and statewide gains reach $184,000,000 in land value. Farm product income rises by $1,855,255 in Hamilton and $92,000,000 statewide, averaging $563 per farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Wainwright Trust Company
Indiana
State of Indiana
Democratic Harmony Symposium Reflections on Party Unity
A collection of quotes from Democratic leaders debating harmony and platform unity. Figures mentioned include Thomas Taggart David B Hill and President Cleveland at Tilden dinner, urging inclusive, renewed Democratic goals and avoiding defeatist paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Hill
Tilden
Cleveland
Indiana Democrats split over Bryan and reform challengers
The article notes controversy at the Nebraska and Indiana conventions, Bryan's influence cited, and warnings from Indiana Democrats like H. S. Hoover and Dr. George Wright. It reports rising manufacturing wages in Indiana and the political struggle to control the party's future and the state's economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Bryan
Indiana
Virginius
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
H. S. Hoover
Richmond
Indianapolis News
George Wright
Indianapolis
State Prison at Michigan City Transformed by Reforms Since 1895
A special report details major changes at the Michigan City state prison over seven years under Warden Reid, including strict accounting, bidder-driven purchasing, removal of corporal punishment, new uniforms by grade, improved housing and sanitation, and expanded facilities. The system now emphasizes reform, efficiency, and transparency, with daily per capita cost records and a modernized, humane environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Hoosier Slide
Indiana
Union
Jeffersonville
Governor Mount
Governor Durbin
Board of Control
Chicago
Harley
Logansport
Reid
Durbin's Businesslike Administration Praised
The Republican platform lauds Governor Winfield T. Durbin for a successful businesslike tenure. It cites careful financial management, faithful supervision of state institutions, and superior board appointments as evidence of efficiency and adherence to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Board of Control
Winfield T. Durbin
Commonwealth
Indiana
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Kansas City
Maine
Mississippi
Illinois
Indianapolis Sentinel
Thomas Taggart
the State Prison
Warden Reed
THE
Tribune
Durbin
Tribune and Gazette
Warren Price
Dukn
Whlker & Sompany
St. L
Ee Eee Ny. A
Bagrage
Charles J. Doll
Banner
Herman H. Wessel
Huntersville, MD
Batesville
J. W. Henry
Batesville, Ind
Ewe
U. S
Casnowe
U.S. Patent Office
Washington, D.C
Lieber
Indianapolis Brewing Comp’y
John Pfalsgraff
Agt
Suntan Bank
Sunman
Iniana
Chris Nieman
CL Neufarthl
Vive-Pres
W. DT. Robinson
Henry Seluck
CC. Neu- Tarth
Geo. B. Ashiton
Chrs. Stevenson
Gyavens
J. Bellman
Jt. G. Biethy
Noo O M. Ward
John Vonderheide
Colorado
Michigan
Canada
Adirondacks
St. Lawrence River, White Mountains
New England Sea Coast
W.j.lynch
W.P. Deppe
G.p.&t. Agt, Asst
G.P
T. A. Cincinnati
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