Veterinary remedies and health tonics advertised by Humphreys
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Veterinary Medicine Co offerings for Congestions Inflama tion sore throat and other ailments in livestock and horses. It claims cures for lameness coughs distemper worms mange and digestive issues. Also promotes Humphreys No 28 nervous debility and general vitality remedies for humans priced per vial or five dollar package with powder.
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Humphreys
UAB, CO
Cor, William & John Srs
New York
Multiple incidents across states and nations reported in brief
A sweep of brief items from October reports covers accidents in Siberia and Indiana, a Maine woman bequeathing property to aid debt, a fatal train strike in Washington, a German medicine show target near Cold Spring Harbor, and Colombia demanding higher canal treaty terms. Other notes include Roosevelt praised in Paris, Morgan profits, a Northern Pacific train robbery near Drumond, a labor union formation in Syracuse, a Salem murder trial, mine labor resumption limits, a Kentucky ambush death, an Indiana schoolhouse shooting, and a Paoli transfer custody after a fight.
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Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
John Volkman
Volkman
State Department
Colombia
Northern Pacific
Drummond
Mont
O’neill
Warsaw
Ind
Sandusky Portland Cement Company
Syracuse
Salem
Samuel Pavey
John Davis
Pavey
Davis
Needa Williamson
Crittenden County
Grover Brown
George M. Sisco
Miss Williamson
Era of Cheapness Shifts Amid National Turbulence
A long jumble of dispatches reports ecological wreckage from a forest fire era, crime and trials in Indiana and Washington, and political rhetoric. It mentions wildlife losses in Clark county, ghoulish confessions in Indianapolis, a murder verdict in Washington, and Bloomington assault on Miss Ida Weimer, alongside Indiana mining and tariff debates. The piece contrasts miners’ wages with costs of living and implies calls for cheaper prices amid economic panic and Democratic leadership.
Indiana Debt Timeline Highlights Party Impact 1861-1880
The Anderson Herald outlines Indiana state debt changes from 1861 to 1880 under Republican and Democratic control, noting debt reductions during Republican eras and increases under Democratic rule. It criticizes Democratic campaign tactics led by O'Brien and asserts voters deserve clear stances on money, trade, and state matters.
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Indiana
Durbin
The Real i Trouble. Democratic party lacks leader or principles
A historical critique quotes William C Whitney, former Democratic Secretary of the Navy, arguing that the Democratic party in the current year has neither a capable leader nor a solid governing principle to promote. The remark reflects intra party tension and public distrust in 19th century politics.
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Democratic Party
William C. Whitney
Democratic Production and J P Morgan Financing
The piece argues that under the Wilson tariff President Cleveland issued 262 million in national bonds to cover government needs. Bonds were discounted to a banker syndicate Morgan formed, profiting greatly, marking his rise as a financier of national notoriety. It contrasts this with the Spanish war loan sold at a premium to Americans.
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J. P. Morgan
Cleveland
Treasury
Morgan
Laporte Herald
Let Well Enough Alone, Hanna Motto Calls for GOP Continuity
In 1900 Senator Hanna urged to keep McKinley era progress, stating Let well enough alone. The motto supported continued Republican rule since 1897 and urged avoiding change to sustain prosperity. The Franklin Republican endorses stability and party leadership.
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Hanna
William McKinley
Franklin
Indiana business leaders urged to back Republican principles
A speaker argues Indiana voters must oppose a Democratic takeover of the lower house. He urges business men to see their stake and influence in politics, insisting the government is defined by party competition and must favor Republican principles to endure.
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Sentinel
Indiana
Cleveland
Congress
Republican Party
1892 Act Tariff Reform Ideals Revisited
A fragment recounts calls from Democratic platforms in 1892 and 1902 for tariff reform. It juxtaposes promises to remove taxation on essentials and crude materials with demand that tariff duties serve revenue purposes only. The text hints at the policy's historical outcome and ongoing debate.
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Democratic State Platform
Worth Fighting For Prosperity and Voting Duty
The speaker argues that prosperity earned by past Indiana campaigns makes voting in 1902 essential. The text links the value of present prosperity to earlier GOP pluralities and urges citizens to go to the polls to preserve gains.
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Indiana
Don’t Take Chances On Election Majorities
Editorials urge Democratic turnout to keep Republicans from winning a house majority. They warn that Republican indifference risks calamity and argue a Democratic return would lower farm prices and ease labor shortages.
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House of Representatives
Republican Party
Republicas
Salem Republian
Reading president Baer a Democrat saychronicle reply
A Chicago Chronicle letter from McGregor Iowa on October 4 reports President Baer of the Reading read as a Democrat. The Chronicle replies that he used to be a Democrat and may still be one, noting he is not quiet in this campaign.
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McGregor
Presidentt Baer
Reading Read
the Chronicle
Hill
Time for Action in Voter Push Across The Nation
The College Corner Chronicle urges urgent political participation noting current menaces to business. It argues indifference is dangerous and only voting can escape threats to the country, stressing mobilization at the polls.
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College Corner Chronicle
The Only Fear in Indiana G.O.P. Races
The Elkhart Review warns that Indiana Republicans could lose seats if overconfidence boosts a large stay-at-home vote. Democrats may pick up districts amid voter apathy.
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Indiana
Elkhart Review
Get Out and Vote in Indiana Republican Call to Action
A historical political exhortation urges Indiana Republicans to vote on November 4 and to mobilize neighbors. It argues the 92 setback shows indifference hurts the state’s prestige in the Senate and House and urges rank and file to energize a full Republican turnout now.
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Indiana
Senate
House OF Representatives
Polla
Indiana Democrats Split Over Reorganizers and Hill Tie
The piece argues Indiana Democratic factions split between loyalists aligned with Chicago and Kansas City platforms and reorganizers seeking Hill’s nationwide support. It notes potential risk to Bryan loyalists and questions whether sincere Democrats will aid the reorganizers to regain party control next year.
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Indiana
Chicago
Kansas City
Bryan
Hill
Taggart
Wilson
Ats
The Vital Error Of Democratic Leadership
A political speaker recalls 1892 tariff debates and warns against cheap goods policy. He cites Gen Harrison on affordable prices, recalls overtaxed imagery, and notes Democrats pursued campaign issues over governing policies. He cites a voter who regrets free wool.
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Gen. Harrison
The Danger In A Democratic House Of Representatives
Senator Marcus A. Hanna warns Indiana voters that a Democratic House would slow industry and threaten good government. He urges Republicans to act, stressing unified responsibility and accountability, and warns against complacency in the campaign. He argues the outcome would affect money markets and local conditions.
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House OF Representatives
Indiana
United States
Democratic Party
Democratc
Rookback Attacks in Indiana Gubernatorial Campaign
The piece reports last minute partisan campaigning by Indiana Democrats against Republican Fassett A. Cotton for superintendent of public instruction. It quotes D. M. Geeting denying the interview claims as slander aimed at harming the candidate and the school system, alleging mudslinging in a campaign lacking leadership or clear issue.
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Indiana
Fassett A. Cotton
Superintendent of Public Instruction
D. M. Geeting
Gesting
Democratic Etate
Letters For Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Week End Oct 25 1902
List of unclaimed letters advertised for the Bedford post office for the week ending October 25 1902. Ladies include Cooper Feat Freeman Hill McDaniel Stallings and Laura Bourne Frankie Mabel Betty. Gentlemen include Barton Cawin Hayes Howard Hudson Charlie Moore L N Nathan Hyman Ragan Smith Tommie F S. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. Vinson Williams
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Bedford
Cooper
Harry
Feat
Laura
Freeman
Mabel
Hill
Betty
McDaniel
Frankie
Stallings
Miss Bourne
Barton
Henry
Cawin
Everet
Hayes
Jack
Howard
A.J. Hudson
Charlie
Moore
L. N. Nathan
Hyman B. Ragan
J. M. Smith
Tommie
Smith
F. S
Vinson V. Williams
Senator Hanna Praises American Workman
The quote expresses strong faith in American workers and their understanding without extensive campaigning. It reflects a labor‑macing sentiment attributed to Senator Hanna during a period of political discourse.
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Senator Hanna
A Dangerous Vote Threatens Senate Majority
The Brookville American warns that any vote weakening Republican strength in Indiana could jeopardize the working Senate majority and block essential legislation for ongoing national prosperity.
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Indiana
United States
Senate
Brookville
Eighty Thousand Indiana Taxpayers Use Mortgage Exemption
The Steuben Republican reports that eighty thousand Indiana taxpayers have utilized the seven hundred dollar mortgage exemption law. The note highlights broad uptake of the tax provision benefiting homeowners.
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Indiana
Steuben Republican
Beverage Speech Urges End to Capital and Labor Absolutism
Senator Beveridge calls for an end to absolutist positions by both capital and labor. He argues wealth’s bully and labor’s denouncer harm progress and urges wiser capitalists to curb would be czars. He promotes unity under Washington’s spirit and flags.
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Albert J. Beverage
Chicago
Reese
Labor
Jet
Republic
Washington
The Democratic Trust Record Explains Trust Legislation
A historical overview claims the 1898 to 1900 Democratic era failed to repeal or replace laws, despite vows to curb trusts. It promises a complete list of laws passed to restrain trusts and a catalog of trusts pursued during that administration.
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White House
Capitol
Shoes show lower prices abroad for American footwear
Boston guest at the Arlington, Charles H. Bailey, cites his European trips to claim American shoes fetch higher prices overseas than at home. He notes prices of $3.60 shoes sold in the U S rising to about $4.50 in Germany and as much as $8 abroad, arguing against Har ria’s anti trust critique and urging focus on other items.
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Bloomington Ind
Ida Weimer
Washington Post
Harria
Kansas
Charles H. Bayley
Boston
The
Arlington
Europe
England
Germany
United States
Harris
A Debated Question of Politics and Prosperity
The piece notes a lifelong Democrat, now inactive in politics, praising current prosperity with high employment and favorable prices. It suggests many Democrats nationwide share this view or stay silent, risking unaddressed voter apathy.
Look Before You Leap in Public Debates
The Greenfield Globe questions the track record on state debt while in power and asks who increased or reduced the burden. The Winamac Republican urges voters to understand the change they seek before voting.
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Winamac Republican
Greenfield Globe
Monon Special Rates for Round Trip Travel
The Monon offers a single fare for round trips to several sites including Indiana Monument Unveiling at Shiloh Battlefield Paducah Kentucky Danville Tennessee Corinth Mississippi Selma Tennessee and Johnsonville Tennessee. Travel from November 5 with final return by November 10 1902. For details contact H P Rapuny G A.
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Monon
The
Indiana Monument
Shiloh Battlefield
Paducah
Danville
Tenn
Corinth
Miss
Selma
Johnsonville
H. P. Rapuny
G. A
New York Limited Becomes Independent Train Route
The New York Limited of the Pennsylvania Short Lines becomes an independent train from St. Louis to New York. It includes library, smoking, dining, sleeping, and observation cars and may run through to Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York. An independent sleeping car runs Indianapolis to New York daily at 7 15 p m. Three through trains with sleeping and dining cars run daily from Indianapolis at 8 10 a m 3 05 p m and 7 15 p m. For information contact W W Richardson District Passenger Agent Indianapolis Ind.
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New York Limited
Pennsylvania Short Lines
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Indianapolis Union Station
W. W. Richardson
Ind
Special Round Trip Fares to Western and Midwestern States
Round trip fares offered to Colorado Utah South Dakota Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and to San Francisco Portland Me Providence Tacoma WA Salt Lake City St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines. For particulars contact agents or address W W Richardson PD P4 Lodiana pplis.
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Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Sanfrancisco
Portland
Providence
BR. L
Tacoma
Washington
Salt Lake City
St Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Des Moines
W. W Richardson
Lodianapplis
Obituary of Jacob A. Sanders of Avoca Indiana
Jacob A. Sanders born near Linville Martin county January 20 1847 died near Avoca Indiana October 19 1902 aged 55 years 9 months and three days married Hannah Duncan October 11 1869 with ten children six living one sister and many friends. He joined the Avoca Baptist church about 1890 and lived a devout Christian life until his death. He supported his church during its building and longed to attend Sabbath School again. His funeral at the new Baptist church was solemn and impressive with remarks by J W and John Williams of Bedford. He leaves a noble widow and family to mourn his loss.
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Tacums
Wash
Clark County
Sven
Oly
Indianapolis
Alexander
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Washington
Ind
Joseph Herbert
Herbert
Louis Cuspinham
Cunningham
Vincennes
Jacob A. Sanders
Linville
Martin County
Avoca
Hannah Duncan
Bro. Sanders
Baptist Church
Lettringer
Bro Moore
John Williams
Bedford
New Baptist Church
Christ
J. W
Cheap Excursions South Tour Rates Announced
Winter tourist rates to southern points now in effect with a 15 day travel limit from sale date and stopover privilege. Return limits are 60 days, 90 days or six months. Also cheap one way excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month with further information from H P Rarney G A.
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H, P, Rarney
G, A
In Memoriam for Frank P. Vance of Bedford Chapter
Bedford Chapter No. 129 O E S mourns Brother Frank P. Vance who died October 13 1902. The chapter resolves to honor his memory drape the charter in mourning for 30 days and dedicate a page in records. Sympathies extended to his friends with copies sent to family and city papers. Signed by Mrs Manon Mirchent Mrs Ida Stevens and John Wilder.
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Bedford
Tedford
Frank P. Vance
O. E
Manon Mirchent
Ida Stevens
John Wilder
Trains to Indianapolis and West via Southern Indiana Railway
Schedule lists three daily round trips to Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis from Bedford with arrival times at Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis. Travel times: 2:53 to Indianapolis 3:22 to Louisville 3:44 to Cincinnati 7:57 to Chicago 7:27 to St. Louis. Direct connections for all directions. H. H. Roseman GPLA.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Southern Indiana Railway
H. H. Roseman
GPLA
Terre Haute
Union Station
Hingis
Vandalia
South Bend
Peoria
Transgr
Big Four
Indiaapolis
Elnora
Southern Indiana
Evansville
Bedford
Monon
Mitchell
Bloomington
Seymour Junction
Pennsylvania
Seymour
Central Passenger Association
G. P
T. A
Vast frontier prospects lure homeseekers to Pacific Slopes
Advertisements tout Settl ers can find rich basins in Nebraska Dakota Montana and Idaho with special rates through general agent WH P Raphael. Tom Johnson of Cleveland plans a Ohio tour with a three ring platform act. Harvard archaeologist digs near Cairo cemetery about 6000 years old but finds little about the free trade issue revived by reor ganized Democracy leaders.
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Nebraska
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Pacific
WH. P. Rapdley
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas City
Harvard
Cairo
Reorganized Democracy
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Clement Tewell
Paris
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French Lick
Bill Bledsoe
Everett Smith
No. 4
Bledsoe
Sheriff Lash
Paoli
W. W
Fur
GOV
Thes
Indiana Democris
Mixers
Brazil
Madison County
Democratic State Committee
O'Brien
Anderson Ring
O’brien
Anderson
Anderson Herald
Mark Hanna
Sosagedods
Columbus
Baer
Chicago Chronicle
Indiana Democratic Organization
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Senator Marcus A. Hanna
Inteide
Wittl
Senator Beveridge
the Democratic Trust Record
Shelbyville
Orleans Progresa Examiner
Polis
ACM. P.M. Ly
Linton
Beehunter
Weld
Mimora
Wee Ceee
Indian Springs
P.M
P.M. Ly
Lafayette
Monon Time
Biffed
North Bound
Gally
Sun
Switz City
H. P. Rapey
Gen’. Aart
Brororn
Tap
F.J. Reep
Cricane Cuas
H. Rocnwet
Trart
Gvicco
Northwest
Judge Griggs
Georgia
National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Griggs
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