Democratic paper in Jasper lauds Hill McKinley themes
The Jasper Courier praises McKinley’s nomination and labels the Kansas City convention dispute as likely to aid his election. It notes Republican gains, endorses the campaign cry about prosperity, and criticizes Bryan’s backers while reporting Kansas drought and crop prospects.
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Jasper Courier
Clem Duane
David B. Hill
New York
Kansas City
McKinley
Bryan
Republican Party
Democratic Imperialism and Kentucky Politics Highlighted
A Indianapolis News editorial denounces Democratic imperialism and Goebel law ties to Kentucky politics. It argues Bryan’s federal supremacy proposals threaten local self government, while Goebel election irregularities risk Republican gains and Yerkes’s top ticket.
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Bryan
Monroy
Philippines
Democratic Party
Indianapolis News
Goebel
Kentucky
Repubiican
Judge Yerkes
Stevenson
Solemn Bryan warning poster triggers Nebraska campaign furor
A Bedford man cites a Lincoln poster quoting W. J. Bryan claiming Fourth of July celebrations would end if he were defeated. The poster, circulated by Nebraska Republicans, labels Bryan’s line as absurd and as a campaign document from the 1900 era.
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Bryan
W.J. Bryan
Bryan Home Guards
United States
Republican State Committee of
Nebraska
Moses
Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
W. T. Durbin
Bryan prophecy in 1896 foretells dire economic fate
A prophecy attributed to William Jennings Bryan warns that if McKinley wins the 1896 election, wages fall and hard times hit the nation. It predicts rising gold prices, foreclosures, factory shutdowns, and widespread want as imports rise and exports fall.
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McKinley
The Party Of Freedom And Its Emancipation Record
The article defends the Republican party’s history of emancipation and public expansion. It contrasts 1863 and 1865 actions with 1898 reforms in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, arguing Democrats would curtail those gains. It cites Vallandigham and warns twenty century critics.
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Republican Party
McKinley
United States
South
Alexander H. Stephens
Confederacy
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Clement L. Vallandigham
Vallandigham
Republican
Bryans
Joneses
Firecracker starts California forest blaze
Telegraphic news reports a California forest fire from a firecracker explosion burning over twenty square miles. Other items include regimental taunts in Illinois, Cuban annexation debate, and political shifts as July events unfold across multiple states and nations.
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California
Camp Lincoln
Lil
Illinois
Root
Perry Heath
Charles F. Dick
Heath
Post Office Department
War platform quote from 1864 Democratic stance
Globe-Democrat notes VaHandigham remarks on the 1864 Democratic war plank calling it a failure. The author questions whether after the election the party will learn from adversity like their copperhead progenitor.
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VaHandigham
Copperhead
Globe-Democrat
Ill Father and Recovering Son Amid Typhoid and Hand Catarrh
John L. Mitchell recovers from two weeks typhoid illness. His son Fred also improves after Catarrh in the palm of his hand.
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John L. Mitchell
Fred
Railroad Racket and Rail Office Moves Near City
Reports describe repair work on the S I bridge line and multiple railroad changes. S I railroad orders four passenger coaches while staff shifts include Lew Agnew replacing Conductor Baliou on the Motion and Ernest Hunter becoming baggage hustler at Monon depot.
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Lew Agnew
Baliou
Ernest Hunter
Monon
Bert Wicker
Edison Phono Better Than Piano and Music Box
An Edison phonograph advertisement touts its singing talking and playing abilities, with signatures on machines and catalogs from National Phonograph Co. Readers note railroad changes as B&O divisions shift and new train services begin in Indiana, plus local remarks on depot improvements and a traveler impressed by Bedford’s station.
Local Residents Attend Services and Visit Nearby Towns
Erie residents Mises Beile Pate Lena Glov er and Lucy Speers attended League here last Sunday night. Several attended the funeral of Mrs Oma Pate last Saturday afternoon. Harry Henderson visited Pinhook last weekend. John Starr of Sparksville visited his parents here. Miss Anna Thomas and Maud Hill visited Pinhook last Saturday. W H Consalus trip to Bedford last Saturday. Next Saturday night July 21 an ice cream supper will be held for the preacher. Grace Bergdoll is sick. Bertha Hill staying near Sparksville. Reed Ellison and wife of Zelmna visited G B Jackson and wife Sunday. Charley Jackson wife and children of Bedford visited Burilla Jackson last Sunday. Henry Peters of this place and Mrs Clark of Cincinnati married last Saturday at Sparksville. Show attendance last Thursday and Friday. W D McHargue wife and son Harrison visited Daly Allen last Sunday. Dr S W Smith and Geo Jackson visited Bedford last Thursday.
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Mises Beile Pate
Lena Glover
Lucy Speers
Lawrence Mauire
John Speers
Frank Teague
Erie
Oma Pate
Harry Henderson
Pinhook
John Starr
Sparksville
Anna Thomas
Maud Hill
H. Consalus
Bedford
Pearl Lete
Weddieville
Laval Glazeline
W. R. Holland
R. D. Thompson
Mt. Ritner
Grace Bergdoll
Bertha Hill
Reed Ellison
Zelmna
G. B. Jackson
Charley Jackson
Burella Jackson
Henry Peters
Clark
Cincinnati
W. D. McHargue
Harrison
Daly Allen
S.W. Smith
Geo. Jackson
Letters Remaining at Bedford Post Office July 14 1900
List of unclaimed letters advertised for the week ending July 14 1900 includes ladies Colter Miss Clerisa Cummins Miss Josie Hazie Mrs Cairline Hanners Mrs Estella Haner Miss Mary Hoppingarner Miss Lona Lynde Agnes Lacy Matilda Snow Miss Laura and gentlemen Allen M E two copies Ash Fred Beck Jessie Campbell Dick Donatell Harley Dennis Robi Downs Spns Hulet J D Lyvers Tony Oakes Willie Stephens Bert Stodghill Victor Walker C R Postal Cards Ball Mrs Walter Dorset Annie Pace James Persons calling for above letters please say advertised Vinson V Williams P M
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Clerisa
Cummins
Josie
Hazie
Cairline
Hanners
Estella
Haner
Mary
Hoppingarner
Lona
Lynde
Agnes
Lacy
Matilda
Snow
Laura
Electric Bitters Promise New Strength for Run-Down Men
Idaville Indiana resident J W Gardner testifies Electric Bitters revived his strength and appetite after stomach liver and kidney troubles left him listless and discouraged. He praises the tonic for restoring wellness and a renewed will to live. Available at Messick Dodd's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle. Guaranteed.
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J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Messick & Dodd’s
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ailments and Pile Cure Ad
Volcanic eruptions aside, arnica salve claims to cure skin eruptions and a long list of afflictions including ulcers boils cuts burns and corns. Priced at 25 cents a box with a guaranteed cure, sold by Messick and Dodd druggists.
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Bucklen
Messick & Dodd
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Asthma Cure
Lawrence Elvidge of Barrington Illinois claims chronic asthma relief from Foley's Honey and Tar. Advertisement touts cures and urges no substitute while promoting the G A A Encampment in Chicago on August 27 inviting veterans to plan attendance.
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Lawrence Elvidge
Barrington, Ill
Foley
W. C. Elliott
Millions Given Away and Excurions Advertised
The item extols Dr. King’s New Discovery claiming over ten million trial bottles given away and cures for asthma bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. It also advertises Atlantic City and other shore excursions with dates and prices and notes a Vandalia Line sale to seashore destinations. Col Wm Hilton opens a Georgia watermelon parlor on the east side.
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Dr. King
Messick & Dodd
Wm Hilton
Georgia
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted As Health Booster
Advert says the pills transform weakness into strength and energy into mental power. Each sugar coated globule costs 25 cents per box and is sold by Mesick and Dodd.
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Dr. King
Messick & Dodd
Editor Endorses Chamberlains Colic Remedy For Suffering
Sylvan Valley News argues editors may commend proprietary medicines for pre ventive relief and cites Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as time tested. It notes keeping a bottle reduces suffering before a physician is available and lists Elliott's Drug Store as a sale point. Excursion to Denver: B&O S W Railway offers July 22 or 28 1900 round trip to Denver at 83 15 with return by Aug 24. S.L. Keacu, Agent, provides details.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Vandalia
Peoria
Iil
Smithboro
Cape May
Wildwood
Sea Isle
Anglesea
Ocean City
Holly Beach
Avalon
Rehoboth
Del
Vandalia Line
BE. A. Ford, GP. A
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevrad
N. C
Chamberlain
Elliott’s
Denver
Young Peoples Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Cal
S. L. Keacu
Miss Lillian Wires Returns From Bouvo Visit
Miss Lillian Wires has returned from a week’s visit with relatives at Bouvo.
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Lillian Wires
Bouvo
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