Multiple Indiana scenes mix tragedy and unrest
Telegraphic notes from Washington and Indianapolis report Mrs. Kate Randall's drowning after failing to keep children at the orphan home, a whitecapping incident in Sullivan County, a proposed rail fare hike, and a spate of local crises from typhoid in Odon to church resignations in Seymour. Reports also cover pension rolls, Moro operations, grave robberies in Indianapolis, and Civil War veteran encampment planning.
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Washington
Ind
Kate Randall
Funston
Department of the Colorado
New Orleans
Henry Watterson
Wall Street
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Sullivan County
James Arthur
Brown
Monroe
United States
Monon Announces One Fare Round Trip to New York
The Monon reduces fare to 23.25 for a New York round trip on October 3, 4, 5, and 6, with return by October 14, 1902. Travel agent H P Barney and G A are listed.
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Monon
New York
Special Round Trip Fares to Western Cities
Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines announces special round trip fares to Colorado Utah Scott Dakota Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and to San Francisco Portland Me Providence R I Tacoma Salt Lake City St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines For details contact agents or address W W Richardson DP P A Indiana polis
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Pennsylvania-Vandalia Lines
Colorado
Utah
Scott Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
San Francisco
Portland
Providence
R. I
Tacoma
Washington
Salt Lake City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Croaha
Des Moines
W.W. Richardson
DP. P
Indianapolis
High School Notes Highlight Local Scholars and Football Ties
Earl Anderson a physics sophomore shares classwork with juniors while former B H S boys study at Purdue. Sal em football outfits announce center Charles Davis captain and squad details. Faculty approve study period conversations to cut noise and improve class transitions.
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John Kline
Bloomington
Bedford
I. U
Notre Dame
Edgar Carter
Turner
Logansport High School
Phillip Hill
Bloomington High School
Culver Military
Wabash
Hill
Dan R. Brown
Scranton
Salem
Mitchell
Orleans
Paoli
West Baden
B. H.S
Call to protect American workers from alien cheap labor
The text defends high wages and protectionist policy, arguing that American labor must stay ahead of Chinese labor to maintain citizens and national self respect. It cites Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and the Republican stance against Chinese immigration and “alien cheap labor,” warning that lower wages would drag up American costs and harm the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Baltimore and Ohio rail line in Civil War role highlighted
The piece notes the B and O as a key Union base 1861 to 1864 with forts and blockhouses from Monocacy to the Ohio river. It mentions Harper's Ferry, Winchester, Cumberland, and notable sieges and 179 battles tied to the railroad. Train excursions offer low encampment rates for the G A R gathering October 6 to 11. O P McCarry announces details from Cincinnati Ohio.
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Baltimore &Ohio Railroad
Parkersburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Harper’s Ferry
Washington
Ohio River
Winchester
Cumberland
Piedmont
New Creek
Keyser
B.&o
Army of the
Heart and Hand partnership fuels honest labor
Representative Jesse Overstreet extols the Heart and Hand alliance as the source of national progress. He argues this collaboration dignifies forge, field, and factory, supports schooling for workers’ children, and strengthens the nation’s social and economic fabric.
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Jesse Overstreet
Some Sentiments of Mark Hanna Real Friend of Labor
The piece argues Hanna valued labor as a partner to capital and asserts better conditions come from unity. It emphasizes that capital is paralyzed without labor and labor is helpless without capital and urges workers and employers to recognize their shared interests.
Terre Haute Free Street Fair promises grand week
The Terre Haute Street Fair and Carnival Association brings what it calls the greatest free street fair in America. Oct 13 to 18 will feature enhanced attractions, generous livestock and agricultural premiums, elaborate decorations, and electrical illuminations likened to a miniature World’s Fair. Last year attracted nearly half a million visitors. this year officials expect higher attendance aided by reduced rail rates. Mr and Mrs J B Pace departed to Dayton Minnesota for Mr Pace to teach next season.
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Terre Haute
West
Hess Family Moves for Local High School Attendance
The Hess family relocates to North Vernon so children can attend high school this fall and winter. Mrs. R D Allen and daughter Edith improve from six weeks of typhoid fever. Thornt Wray with typhoid fever shows little improvement. Dr Emery of Bedford attended him Thursday. Numerous local visits and travel noted. Wheat sowing progresses with a large acreage sown in the area.
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W. N. Hess
North Vernon
R. D. Allen
Edith
Thornt Wray
Emery
Bedford
James Starr
Sparksville
Jacob Starr
Lucy Newkirk
Leesville
George Beezley
Kansas
Jane Corsalus
Stanley
Campbellsburg
G. B. Jackson
Bedfid
W. H. Cassalus
Indianapolis
Jane Cansalus
Deaths and moves noted in Zelma and vicinity
Typhoid claimed Miss Naomi Owens aged 16 and Claude Whitted aged 27 in Zelma area deaths on Sept 22 1902. Nearby residents arrive visit move plans discussed including Joe Waskom arranging to move to Daviess County and J W Ritter visiting Anderson. Farms fetch up to 100 dollars per acre. locals comment on productive country and long absences.
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Joe Waskom
Daviess County
Thornt Whitted
Sanborn
Claude
Allen
Sciota
Ill
J. W. Ritter
Anderson
Naomia
Felix Owens
Claude Whitted
W. H. Livingston
Louisville
Harve Gibson
Pea Ridge
E. H. Hunter
Alfred Kindred
Monroe
Iowa
Local Notables and Travel in a Busy Week
Litton Reynolds of Stonington and Robert Mathis of Pinhook visited. A group looked at timber in Pinhook. Alfred Guthrie and Elisha Lee made business trips to Bedford and Williams settlement. A note lists several residents traveling, visiting, or attending court and appointments. An old soldier Norman Weddie moved to the country, and a Chicago train schedule via Southern Indiana is advertised.
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Litton Reynolds
Stonington
Robert Mathis
Pinhook
Asher S. Wilcox
Wm. M.lee
John
Reynolds
Wm. Guthrie
Dennison
John Baugh
Samuel Bird
Hiram Flinn
George Branaman
Freetown
John Jackson
Kisha Lee
Ft. Ritner
Alfred Guthrie
Odon
Daniel A. Lee
Bedford
Daniel Lil
Elisha Lee
B. F.martin
Claysville
Washington County
George Henderson
Leesville
Williams Settlement
Fayetteville
Indiana
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Buffalo
Louisville
Union
Interstate
Indianapolis
Journal
Washington
Train Rates and Excursion Details for G A R Camp
Requests for rates times and trains should be written to D B Stern Traveling Passenger Agent Terre Haute Indiana for prompt attention. One cent per mile to Washington DC and return. Due to G A R encampment via Vandalia Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets solid October 8, 4, 5 and 6 with return until October 14 and extension to November 38 1902. Address nearest Vandalia Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent or J M Chesbrough Assistant G P A St Louis Missouri.
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D. B. Stern
Terre Haute
Ind
Vandalia- Pennsylvania
Vandalia- Pennsylvania Lines
J.m.chesbrough
Ass’t
St. Louis
Boston
Return
Sound Lines
BR & O
South-Western
Chautauqua
L. A. Rudisail
Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
W. R. RB
Three Trains Every Day To Major Cities On Southern Indiana Rail
Service outlines daily trains to Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis via Southern Indiana Railway. Timetables show departures from Bedford and arrivals in key hubs with travel times to each city. Direct connections available for all points north east south and west.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Southern Indiana Railway
Bedford
H. H. Roseman
Jerre Haute
Union Station
Ilinois
Martinsville
Elnora
Southern
Central Passenger Association
G. P
T. A. Terre
Lafayette
Great opportunities for settlers in Nebraska and beyond
Great opportunities for settlers in the rich basins of Nebraska Dakota Montana and Idaho. A paradise awaits homeseekers on the Pacific Slope. Inquire of the great agent about special rates H. P. Radley G. A.
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Nebraska
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Pacific
H. P. Radley
G. A
Through Sleeper Service From Indianapolis to Michigan Resorts
Announcement of nightly trains from Indianapolis at 7 30 p m with through sleepers to Michigan resorts and Detroit. Dining car service from Indianapolis to Logansport and Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City. Low tourist fares to Michigan and Canadian resorts. For agency seal details contact W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Michigan
Detroit
Logansport
Grand Rapids
Mackinaw City
W. W. Richardson
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Sr. Humphreys
Ds. Humphreys
Humphreys
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and
John Sta
Telegraphic News
Kate Reynolds
Maciu
Mindanao
Vicars
Capt. Pershing
Commissioner of Pensions
Vermillion County
Geneva
Danbury
Conn
Elbert Thayer
Tenacre
Thayer
Brown County
Statehouse
Durbin
Taylor
Joseph C. Alexander
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Rufus Cantrell
Cantrell
Alexander
National
Waterloo
Toledo
Riggs House
Smock
Virginia
Blish
Peter
Water Company
Rush
Charlton
Nashville
Edna Colson
Lizzie Bush
Maple Heights
Bessie
S. Hampton
Thomas Johnson
Miss Colson
Monroe County
William Moore
William Caldwell
James Helms
Robert Palmer
Findley Stretchberry
Mat Sturgeon
Bessie Hampton
Petros Boys
C. 8S. Price
H P Barney,g
Earl Anderson
The
Purdue
Ernest Hunter
Frank Owen
Leo Hellger
Charles W. Fairbanka
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Mark Hanna
Eeek
Marcus A. Hanna
America
J. B. Pace
Dayton, Minn
Pace
Zelma
Tunnelton
H.B
Rosemar
Vandalia Line
Washington, D. C
NEW York Tribune Farmer
Farmer's
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Illustrated Agricultural Weekly
Maix
the Mail
New-York Tribune Farmer
New York City
Great Republican Paper of America
the World
Globe-Democrat
Daily Globe-Democrat
Address Globe Printing CO
Linton
Beehunter
Indian Springs
R. Seymour Junction
Seymour
A. M
P.M
America’s Greatest Weekly
Ofasto
Ae. BF
Toledo Blade
News of the World
Weekly
Blade
U. S
ToLepo
Onto
Mail
Washington D. C
G.A. R
J. G. Ray
Gen’l Agt
H. P. Rapupy
G.A
Pennsylvania
Northland
H.P. Ranney Geu.Ag
Brotherhood of St. Andrews
Mass
Indiana Baptist Convention
Muncie
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln Cty
Friends Yearly Meeting
Barnesville
Ohio
Grand Lodge K. of P
Grand Temple Rathbone Sisters
H. P, Rapney
G, A
Indianapolis Journal
Merchants Forestival and Society
H. P. Rappury
Wv. Seyreur
A.M
Sun
Washington, Baltimore, and
Philadelphia
Pullman
Sieetiehy Ticiiatatis
Historic
Harper's Ferry
Pennsylvania Short Lines
W. Washington Street
Ahiecany Mountains
Thomas Donanur
C. B. McCarry
Cinsinner
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