Taggart outlines Democratic 1904 campaign strategy
Indianapolis reports Thomas Taggart at French Lick outlining the next Democratic national plan. He says 1904 will mirror 1884 and 1885 with tariff as top issue, Cleveland will not seek another nomination, and David B Hill could be the standard bearer with West and South support. He avoided detailing Hill’s candidacy further.
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Thomas Taggart
Assembly of Indiana
Democratic
French Lick Springs
National Democratic Party
Taggart
New York
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Indiana
French Lick
David B Hill
Hil
Democratic Party
Miers Faces Opposition in Indiana Congressional Race
In Washington Indiana on June 28 1900 Democratic candidate Robert W Miers faces dissent across Daviess Boone Sullivan and Martin counties plus Bloomington opposition led by Seymour Riddle. Riddle denounces Miers for dropping Bryan era silver policies and warns of continued party disapproval likely affecting the Second district race.
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Ind
Robert W. Miers
Congress
Daviess
Boone
Sullivan
Riddle
Miers
Martin County
Cleveland
Hill
Morss
Robinson
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Jefferson
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Taggart
Philippines
Indianapolis Journal
Populist Leader Breaks with Miers in Open Letter
Monroe County figure Seymour Riddle, longtime Miers ally, withdraws his support citing Miers alignment with Republicans after backing Democratic principles for three campaigns. He faults Miers for backing a gold standard platform at Vincennes and State Conventions, signaling possible independent or opposing move.
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Popucrat
Miers
Monroe
Seymour Riddle
Riddle
Vincennes
Washington Gazette
Disorder in anthracite region. rioting prosecutions rise
Telegraphic dispatches report widespread unrest in the anthracite area with magistrates busy trying those accused of rioting or inciting to riot. Separate items note cattle prices in Kansas City, deaths in Shoals, Indiana, and a string of regional incidents and political tidings across Indiana and Washington.
State Prison at Michigan City Transformed in Seven Years
Special correspondence notes a modernized Michigan City state prison with 800 inmates, rewritten facilities, and a new accountability system. Warden Reed advances parole reform and strict finance controls, while dress codes, showers, ventilation, and library upgrades reshape daily life and sanitation.
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Ind
Hoosier Slide
Indiana
Union
Jeffersonville
Reed
Board of Control
Governor Mount
Governor Durbin
Republican Congressional Convention 1902 Indiana District
The Republicans of Indiana's Second Congressional District vote to nominate one candidate for Congress. Delegates from Davisss Greene Knox Lawrence Martin Monroe Owen Sullivan represent the district at the July 10 meeting in Linton. John C. Billheimer is district chairman.
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8S. W. Williams
Vincennes
Indiana
Linton
Davisss
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Owen
Sullivan
John C. Billheimer
Lawrence County
Todd
Heltonville
James F. Smith
Mchenry Owen
Commissiogets
Court House Park
John NM. Gainry
Bryan Seen as Populist Leader for 1904
The Chicago Chronicle argues that Mr. Bryan will head the Populist movement in 1904 as he sharpens attacks on leading Democrats. It notes his rising influence unsettles party brethren and signals a brewing crossflow within the camp.
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Chicago Chronicle
Mr. Bryan
Brethren
Governor Durbin’s Businesslike Indiana Administration
Republican platform lauds Governor Winfield T. Durbin for steady businesslike leadership. Indorsed for faithful state supervision, prudent financial management, and capable appointive boards ensuring efficient running of departments and adherence to laws.
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Winfield T. Durbin
Commonwealth
Indiana
Republicans to Conventions in Linton July 10
The district GOP convenes at Linton on July 10 as Democrats limp from factional fights. Republicans aim to nominate John C. Chaney of Sullivan for Congress, hoping to reduce the Democratic majority even if he loses. Miss Mabel Howard Carr signs with William Gillette for the season, to play the leading lady in Sherlock Holmes.
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Ind
Robert Walker
Montgomery
William Auberry
Auberry
Calaboose
Walker
House
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Executive Committee
Shoals
John McGuver
Linton
Bryan
Davis
Welman
Congress
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
Bloomington
Mabel Howard
Carr
William Gillette
Escaped Convicts Plague Vincennes Jail Break Chase
Joseph Herbert the murderer who broke jail at Washington yesterday was seen by a Vin cennes Union Depot Hotel watchman who fired five shots. A large search followed with reports of Edson and Lyons also escaped. rewards offered and local citizens vowing pursuit.
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Washington
Ind
Bill Edson
Joseph Herbert
John Campton
Herbert
Edson
William Fyfield
Vincennes
Lulu Morgan
Sheriff Morgan
Union Depot
Edgar Lucas
S.1
Daviess County
Cunningham
Bedford
Morgan
William Edson
Eddie Lyons
Bill” Edson
Irma Pfohl
Knox County
Lyons
Buddha Farm Report Describes Droughted Crops and Local Ills
The Buddha area reports heavy rain harms crops with corn and wheat failing while oats blown down and clover damaged. Irish potatoes fare best. several residents ill or poor. Road repair taxes questioned and a local thrashing service is planned at Pinhook as drought lingers.
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Sam Hubbard
Andrews
Lawrenceport
Ben Bond
John Utterback
Alonzo Owens
O. P.box
M. Hi
Buddha
St. Ritner
Wm. A. Hubbard
Kell Root
Henry Walters
Pinhook
Pioneer Indiana matriarch Nancy Finger dies aged 83
Nancy Finger Pope born May 22 1819 passes away June 26 1902 aged 83 years 1 month 4 days. She married Harling A Pope in Sept 1842 and raised eight sons six living. Her son Simp died 1863 in Louisiana. Dens in Oklahoma arrives too late. Funeral by Rev E C Jordan at M B church with five sons and grandson Harley present. Her life praised as a model of faith and service built on family and charity.
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Harling A. Pope
Simpson
Millikan’s Bend
Louisiana
Dens
Oklahoma
Grandma
M. E Church
Indiana
Howling Wilderness
E.C. Jordan
M. B. Church
Harley
Chicago
J.M. Myers
Death of Annie V Erwin Aged 20 Reveals Quiet Strength
Annie V Erwin born February 14 1882 died June 27 1902 after a brief life marked by suffering. Despite illness she retained dignity and intellect, bearing her fate without complaint until death. She rests now in peace beneath the shade of a healing tree.
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Annie V. Erwin
Annie
Bedford visitors and local birthday celebration noted
Leesville hosts Trustees George B. Jackson and R. D. Thompson on business in Bedford. Mrs. Jane Consalus visits Stone City to see her son Hid. Jacob M. Hill trades in Bedford. James B. Holiman hires T. J. Fields for thrashing. Polly Robertson and family from Paragon Indiana visit. A birthday dinner at M. H. Goldsmith honors his 67th birthday with about one hundred guests. Cosner family from Bedford attend and enjoy the event.
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R. D. Thompson
Bedford
Jane Consalus
Stone City
Hid
Jacob M. Hill
James B. Holiman
Our Town
T. J. Fields
Polly Robertson
Julia
Joseph
Miner
Paragon
Ind
M. H. Goldsmith
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