Durbin Nomination Sparks Indiana Republican Rally
The Republican State Convention named Col. Durbin for Governor with strong support from Northeast Indiana Republicans. Durbin, a two war veteran and Anderson businessman, is praised for a wise economical administration and broad appeal. Newton Guilbert was named Lieutenant Governor. Wa. A. Cheever and others carry forward current Mount administration allies. Anderson erupts in celebration as locals plan a homecoming reception.
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Col. Durbin
Anderson
Indiana
Newton Guilbert
Capt
Gilbert
Gov. Mount
Ind
Durbin
Madison County
Indianapolis
Parsons Woman Credits Fooley's Honey and Tar
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas says eight years of asthma attacks are ended by Fooley's Honey and Tar. She reports repeated relief and lasting improvement after using the remedy.
Mrs Wires Returns Home After Kansas Visit
Mrs. Mary Wires aged mother of Tom and William Wires travels from Fort Lott Kansas to St. Louis with Miss Jackson then Mitchell meeting Samuel and William Wires from Bedford to finish the journey home. Also a birthday surprise for Miss Georgia Gardner with about 25 guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wires
Tom
William Wires
Fort Lott
Kansas
J. Feegarden
St. Louis
Miss Jackson
New York
Mitchell
Samuel
Bedford
Campbellsburg
Miss Georgia Gardner
Miss Georgia
Miss Maude Price Inherits Texas Relative Estate
Miss Maude Price of Elnora inherits an estate valued at 150000 dollars left by a wealthy Texas relative. She is the adopted daughter of Editor W. R. Myers of the Elnora Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Price
Elnora
Texas
Miss Price
W. R. Myers
The
Elnora Tribune
Silk to Calico Description of Paint Quality
The piece compares B. P. S. paint to ordinary paints. It asserts B. P. S. is pure lead, zinc, and linseed oil, offering longer lasting, better looking results for the same price as cheap paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P.S
Mitchell's Wall Paper Paint and Window Glass
Mitchell's advertises wall paper paint and window glass supplies with a focus on home decor and finishing materials. It highlights available brands, pricing options, and service offerings for interior renovations.
Republicans Declare Clear Platform in 1900 State Conventions
The Globe Democrat reports that Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Massachusetts platforms stress the gold standard full sovereignty over new territories and opposition to monopolistic trusts. It notes the party asserts faithful past promises and readiness to carry policy into effect with anti trust measures and expanded civil duties for new territories.
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Cuba
Hawaii
Republican Party
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Spain
Philippines
Porto Rico
Repub
Lican
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Globe Democrat
Woman in Kansas Credits Mother's Friend for Easy Twin Births
A Kansas woman praises Mother's Friend claiming two pregnancies ended quickly with minimal labor, even during twin births. She notes she used the product for both confinements and suffered little, asking why its use produced such results.
Mother's Friend External Liniment for Expectant Mothers
An external liniment claims to ease pregnancy strain by skin absorption. It promises quick relief from morning sickness and nervousness, shorter confinement, and strong, healthy infants. Sold by druggists for $1 a bottle with a free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta GA.
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THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Minnie Wray Found Dead in Chicago Palmer House
Word came Monday that Minnie Wray 22 daughter of Silas Wray Leesville died by a bullet in her Chicago Palmer House room on the sixth floor. A sister Mrs Parker of Bedford and brothers survive. She had refused a lucrative Albuquerque position and had been visiting her sister while nursing Parker’s wife shooting case in Michigan City.
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Minnie Wray
Palmer House
Chicago
Miss Wray
Silas Wray
Leesville
Charles A. Parker
Dewey House
Bedford
Michigan City
Albuquerque
N. M
Lincoln
Neb
Geo. Wray
Parker
Minnie
Philippines
Ohler
Minnie M. Wray
George
California
Mexico
Indiana political ticket praised by Indianapolis Journal
The piece lauds Col. Winfield T. Durbin and Capt. Gilbert for their qualifications and leadership on Indiana tickets. It notes Durbin as a strong organizer, veteran, and Republican committee member, with Gilbert as a capable senator and effective canvasser. It also mentions Statistician Conner and Foster’s judgeship bid in a broader ticket assessment. In a separate note, Philippine imports for four months end Oct 31 total 9,758,138 with exports at 6,415,220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Taylor Durbin
Lawrenceburg
Durbin
New Philadelphia
Washington County
St. Louis
Tampico
Claysville
Greenboro
Indianapolis
Murphy, Johnson & Co
Anderson
Republican State Committee
Chicago
Indiana
Washington
Governor Mount
W. T. Durbin
Bertha McCullogh
Winfield T. Durbin
Republican National Committee
Gilbert
Conner
Johnson
Foster
Jordan
Indianapolis Journal
Philippine Islands
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Two From Illness
Mrs George Long of New Straits ville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with stopping a frightful cough that kept her awake nightly. She reports the remedy also cured her husband’s pneumonia after prior failed treatments. The medicine is sold 50 cents and 1.00 with a guaranteed full bottle. Trial bottles are free at Messick Dodd’s Drug Store.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
Messick & Dodd’s
Remorse Fueled Minnie Wray Death at Palmer House
The Chicago Inter-Ocean notes Minnie Wray, a Leesville girl, killed herself at the Palmer House after tearing up letters that implied remorse for harming others. The man involved is O N Ohler, a Moline cashier. She hid her identity, registered as Mrs L Graves, and packed her clothes and jewelry before her death. The self-inflicted fatal act followed plans to leave and end her life, driven by guilt and lost love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Minnie Wray
Leesville
Palmer House
Chicago
O. N. Ohler
American Express Company
Moline
Ill
Miss Wray
Windsor
Ohler
Electric Bitters claimed to free slave from disease burden
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts his wife’s years of helplessness and bed immobility. After two bottles of Electric Bitters her health improved, enabling her to do her own work. The ad promotes the remedy as a cure for female diseases and related symptoms with a 50 cent price and guarantee from Messick & Dodd.
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Geo. D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Messick & Dodd
May term Juors for Lawrence Circuit Court list jurors
The document lists Grand Jury members Jeremiah Weaver Flinn Jas B Wilder Chas Bowden Rajah Walker Ira Anderson Aylett Whitted and Petit Jury members Samuel Deming George Hayes Virgil Beyers Elmer M Reid Wa D Martin Arthur H Bailey Ben Donavan C M Lemon Virgil Cooper David K George E R Dixon Jr Henry Shaefer cycling note and a Populist claim about delegates at the Cincinnati convention.
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Jeremiah Weaver
Flinn
Jas. B. Wilder
Shawswick
Chas. Bowden
Spice Valley
Rajah Walker
Marion
Ira Anderson
Perry
Aylett Whitted
Petit Jury
Samuel Deming
George Hayes
Bono
Virgil Beyers
Marshall
Elmer M. Reid
D. Martin
Flion
Arthur H. Bailey
Ben Donavan
C.M. Lemon
Virgil Cooper
Indian Creek
David K. George
E R. Dixon, Jr
Guthrie
Henry Shaefer
Shanswick
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a life restoring remedy. It cites a user in Kentucky who claims weight gain and increased energy after three bottles. The ad warns against substitutes and offers the physician's medical adviser free with mailed stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
David Duggins, Esq
Jones, Ohio Co
Platform Declares Indiana Republicans Support McKinley
Indiana Republican platform urges renomination of William McKinley, lauds his administration and wartime record, endorses Philippines policy, labor protection, tariff aims, and gold standard. It praises state leaders, pledges debt reduction, and supports primary reforms and a state labor commission.
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Indlanui
Philippine Islands
China
William McKinley
Indiana
Congress
Garrett A. Bobart
United States
Richard W. .Thompson
Henry of
Navarre
Henry W. Lawton
Spain
Republican Party
Boyeric
Papals
Yaat
Republian Party
Secretary of the Treasury
Philipp Oe Islands
James A. Mount
Lafayette
Beny
Indiana State Labor Commission
Indiana Republican program praised for reform and war service
The state platform extols reforms including protection of life, sanitation, and child labor suppression. It notes miners’ relief after a commission’s investigation and arbitration adoption. It lauds mortgage exemption law benefiting 100,000 homeowners and Indiana’s swift Spanish American War mobilization. It condemns Aguinaldo’s insurgency and endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism relief.
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Indiana
Oliver P. Morton
Spain
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Philipines
Memorial Day Orator Beem Secures G A R Speaker
E G Newland Post G A R selects Capt David E Beem of Spencer Indiana as Memorial Day orator. Beem confirms acceptance of Memorial exercises on May 30 and plans to attend the Department Encampment May 16 and 17 to thank comrades in person.
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E.G. Newland Post
David E. Beem
Indiana
Beem
Spencer
Ind
S. A. Snyder
F. C
LL. Wae
Pleasant Run Republican Primary Nominates Ticket At Heltonville
Pleasant Run township Republicans held their primary at Heltonville and nominated a ticket regarded as a sure winner. The ticket includes Trustee James M. Lowder, Assessor John M. Clark, Advisory Board Elmer C. Norman Wesley B. Hunter John W. Ross, and Supervisors John H. Murphy Fred Bartlett Virgil Wilson and George S. Whitted. A report on civic health notes Foley’s Kidney Cure testimonial from Ira W. Kelley and a smallpox case investigated by Dr. F. S. Hunter involving Theodore Barrett in Bedford with long–standing regional ties.
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Pleasant Run
Pleasant Run Township
Heltonville
James M. Lowder
John M. Clark
Elmer C. Norman
Wesley B. Hunter
John W. Ross
John H. Murphy
Fred Bartlett
Virgil Wilson
George 8S. Whitted
F. S. Hunter
County Board of Health
Barrett
Fort Ruttner
Theodore
Barretts
Bedford
Joseph Barrett
Hunter
Washington County
Indomitable health claims and local town plans
The article touts Dr King s New Life Pills as boosting brain and body power and lists them for sale at Messick and Dodds drug store. It reports the Farmer boys securing land west of Salt Creek with a new road from Salt Creek to the Bedford and Peerless macadamized road at the Miles Day farm and a bridge over Salt Creek to connect Pleasant Run to Oolitic. It notes forty eight one acre lots platted above the high water mark and warns about neglecting kidney trouble with Foley s Kidney Cure as a remedy for Bright s disease diabetes and gravel.
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J. H. Weaver
Dr. King
Messick & Dodd's
Salt Creek
Miles Day Farm
Pleasant Run
Oolitic
Oolitic News
Foley
Bright
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Rochester
Walkover
Longley and
Wilson Bros
A.cheever
North Vernon
Jesse Richardson
West 17Th Street
Cheever
Jennings County
Frank Glover
Baker & Thornton
J. Brown
Ol. Winfield T. Durbin
J. A. Gunn
Miles
Nervine
DR. Niles
Dr. Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Milest Nervine
Dr. Norris
Rock Rapids
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Guthrie Creek
Corbus
Howe
Lawrence
Cincinnati
Committee On Credentials
Chamberlain
Elliott's
Lt McLean
Dr.j.h. McLean Medicine CO
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Bismarck
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