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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1900

Page

3

Indiana Governor Announces Thanksgiving Proclamation

Governor James A. Mount proclaims November 20 1900 a day of thanksgiving and praise. The document emphasizes gratitude for abundant harvests, blessings, and the spirit of benevolence, urging observance in homes and worship places across Indiana.

James A. Mount Indiana Hhereby Indianapolis United States JamMies A. Mount Union B. Hunt

Campaign Funds in 1900 Presidential Battle

The Literary Digest notes that the 1900 presidential campaign cost about 5 million dollars. Rich men funded both parties with East millionaires backing Republicans and West silver barons backing Democrats. Notable donors included William C Whitney Oliver H Payne Abraham S Hewitt Blaine and William G Scott. A deficit of 20 thousand appeared at year end Brice covered it personally. State and county chairs were expected to raise funds locally.

Tammany Hall New York Democratic National Committee

Campaign money and accountability urged in Vincennes

The writer argues secrecy in campaign finance hinders fundraising. Voters want to know how funds are raised and spent, urging campaign managers to publish itemized statements and furnish vouchers. Transparent accounting would ease raising money for campaigns. Vincennes Capital.

Konow Vincennes Capital

Lincoln League of Indiana Seeks Large Membership Drive

The Lincoln League of Indiana aims to become the strongest state political body with Republicans eligible for full voting rights in the central organization. A big meeting is planned for February 14 1901 to elect state officers, with Second District delegates chosen around January 1. Membership certificates cost 5 cents and: enroll with Grant Mitchner State Secretary Indianapolis.

Lincoln League Indiana Grant Mitchner Lodianapolis

Apportionment And the Constitution Debate

The piece argues that the fifteenth and fourteenth amendments require Congress to address state voting restrictions and apportionment, insisting that denial of universal manhood suffrage warrants proportional loss of representation. It notes potential political obstacles but stresses constitutional duty and equity. A separate note endorses lobbyist attire in the legislature for clarity.

United States Massachusetts Rhode Island Congress Indianapolis News

Court notices and civil actions listed in county docket

A long docket of civil suits including foreclosures damages quiet title div or ce and guardianship petitions filed in Indiana state courts. Personal notices mention parties such as Alfred B Newhouse Mary Bo Strupe and many others with local law firms Brooks & Brooks Crooke & Crooke and J H Underwood representing plaintiffs and defendants.

Alfred B. Newhouse Mary Bo Strupe People’s State Bank of Brownstown Jolie Norman Mark de Reed Lone & Long William J. Taylor Atty Geul State of Indiana Donaldson Josie Young Wesley Young Clark & Pough Lena Drehoble Henry L Simpson K. Dye Asher S. Wilcox Susan Wilcox Crooke & Crooke Louise T. Caughthran David B. Caughthran G. O. Iseminger Mctleory Owen Sarah A. Keith Benton Boruff & Underwood McKee Anderson Malinda Miller Brooks & Brooks Illeno McMahon John Torphy J. H. Underwood Artie Walden John W. Feltner Lawrence County Bedford Indiania Intervet and Cote Erastus ER Dobbins Sherif Dye Toth Welock Denniggon Heltanville Sald Lot Leatherwood Creek Podinga Erastus R. Dorbins

Steer Killed by Hunters Sparks Farm Prosecution

After a steer on the Taos farm was killed by hunters, GreercE W. McDANNIGEL announces plans to prosecute all persons found on the property with guo.

Guo Greerce W. McDannigel Taos O. Daacy

Brown reports assault and robbery at Oklahoma road house

J F Brown appeared at the city dispensary claiming he was assaulted at Chris Zimmerman’s Oklahoma road house and robbed of 215. Zimmerman denied the assault. The report notes a Democratic press accusation of Republican ballot fraud in Indiana.

J. F. Brown Chris Zimmerman The Oklahoma Ledford Zimmerman Indianapolis Sentinel

Mothers Meeting at Mrs McDonald residence on West 15th

A mothers meeting for home makers meets Friday November 23 at 2 30 PM at the residence of Mrs Dr McDonald West 15th street Devotions led by Superintendent Roll call by Mrs Moltie Moore and talks on child study and home life with several selections and offerings Washington DC November 21 War Department aims to bring home volunteers from the Philippines by July 1 and replace with regulars if Congress acts.

Herpley Greensburg Review Dr. McDonald West 15Th Street Power of Jesus Moltie Moore Lizzie Burton Kate Norton Mamie M. Voris Washington, D.C Corbin War Department Philippines United States Department

Railroad Racket and Railroads in Indiana News

Reports detail railroad layoffs and job shifts at Lafayette and Wabash lines, a sale of the Louisville Evansville and St Louis line at Huntingburg, plus a county recorder election victory for Robert Hunt. Also notes on a defective depot roof suit, a proposed Illinois Central stock increase, and engine tests at Purdue with an English locomotive.

Lafayette Chicago Monon Purdue Bright J. Hickson Smith Joseph Giles Lawrence Indiana John L. Bright Surprise Jackson County Indianapolis Southern Center Township Marion County The Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis Southern Railroad

Elephant display causes crash injuring Mrs Delahunt

Mrs Dellahunt and her husband were traveling toward the city when a life sized elephant figure advertising Saks & Co collapsed into view frightening their horse. The horse reared and dashed, overturning the carriage and injuring Mrs Delahunt who sues for damages claiming permanent paralysis.

Hoje Dediahant Saas Tadtanapuiis Saks & Co Dellatiant Ascatedte Delahunt

Local Church Notes and Township Updates

Reports from the Church of Christ and nearby communities recount sermons by Eid D. M. Brown from Medora and John Williams here last Sunday. Trustee WoA Hollen and WLS Pate visited Hedford for township business. Mrs Oscar Foison, ill with typhoid, shows improvement. school teachers at the pace place remain on the sick list this week.

van Stickies Piehook Coureh Church of Cuvist Eid D. M. Brown Medora Church of Woa Hollen Wls Pate Hedford Tll Oscar Foison Bewen Sam Moss

Local Notes From May Ridge and Surrounding Towns

Born to Mr and Mrs Marl McCain a son Saturday. Mrs Jnn Pinkston of May Ridge was a guest here Monday. Mr and Mrs Opal Jackson Over the Way spent Sunday with the latter's parents here. Doc TM Hackler and family spent Sunday with his father. Jesse Burton moved his family into its residence Thursday. Quite a number of our folks attend the protracted meetings at Shiloh. Mrs Mary Morris visited Mrs S J Sears Saturday and Sunday. Miss Arlie Veatch ill with typhoid fever is slowly improving. Miss Maud Boone visited home folks near Silverville late this week. Mrs Jas George and Miss Ethel Pace Over the Way made a business trip Tuesday. Walter Wilson of Owensburg was here Tuesday. Mrs J McClellan visited her daughter at Bedford Friday. Miss Lizazio Evans of Trippleton visited Miss Jeanette Troxell Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas Adamson spent Sunday with Mrs Adamson's mother. Miss Lula Adamson spent the latter part of last week with Miss Cora Kern.

Marl McCain Jnn. Pinkston May Ridge Opal Jackson Doc Hackler Jesse Burton Shiloh Mary Morris S. J.sears Arlie Veatch Maud Boone Silverville Jas. George Ethel Pace Walter Wilson Owensburg J. McClellan Bedford Lizazio Evans Trippleton Jeanette Troxell Chas Adamson Adamson

Weather and fire losses in local notes and incidents

The week brought rain reviving crops and refilling cisterns across Illinois as residents report various mishaps. Charley Gee’s house burned from a pipe entering the chimney. John Smith’s clover huller burned. Tom Beasley was kicked by a horse with minor injuries. Community updates include new timber framing, fence building, and church attendance, along with smallpox cautions and local movements.

Illinois Benjamin Herbert Lawrence Sheeks Charley Gee John Smith Holbert Lawrence Sherks Rivervale John Lo Saliee Wan Hubbard Tom Beasley Charley Lee Davy Leatherman Lawrenceport Harve Bond Charley Grabb Johnny Guthrie John P. Foster Buddha Thomas O Holiday John Beasley Noah

Obituary and local notices from Leatherwood area

An obituary announces Peter's passing with religious reflections on death and eternal destiny. The brief service followed at Leatherwood Cemetery led by Eld. Jobn Williams. The column also lists local shopt notices, purchases, and visits including property transfers and travel, with names such as Mrs Minnie Short, J. W. Hendrickson, and Hon Julio W Poster.

Jod Ladarus Uncle Ben Leatherwood Eld. Jobn Wiliams J. W

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