Patriots of America and Indiana Democratic Secret Societies
A Cleveland Leader excerpt recalls 19th century Indiana secret groups the Sons of Liberty and Knights of the Golden Circle, later said to revive as Patriots of America. It condemns treasonous talk, anti Union violence, and the mock patriots who praised Jeff Davis and Vallandigham while opposing Lincoln and Republican policy.
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Indiana
Sons of Liberty
Knights of the Golden Circle
Abraham Lincoln
America
Sons Liberty
Sors
Knights
Lincoln
Sons and Knights
South
Bryan
Aguinaldo
Jeff Davis
Vallandigham
Cleveland
Cham berlain's Remedy Becomes Global Standard Cure
The remarkable success of Cham bers Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in treating bowel complaints has made it a standard across much of the civilized world. Available for purchase at W. C. Elliot's Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
W. C. Elliot
Gold Democrats in Bedford Migrate From Bryan Support McKinley
The Indianapolis Journal reports Bedford residents once Democratic defectors, led by Robert N. Palmer and others, now openly back McKinley. Notable former Democrats including James C. Carleton and G. C. Houston shift from Bryan to avoid free silver policies, with Palmer citing fourteen local Bedford residents who will not back Bryan.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Indiana
Lawrence County
Knox County
Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
McKinley
Roosevelt
Robert N. Palmer
James C
Joe H. Durham
Eureka Lumber Company
Chicago
James C. Caress
Washington County
Courtney Tresslar
Electric Bitters Heals Woman Once Paralyzed by Disease
Manchester Michigan resident George D Williams recounts how his wife rose from five years of bed rest after two bottles of Electric Bitters. He praises the remedy for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches and backaches. Every bottle guaranteed at 50 cents by Messick Dodd.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Messick & Dodd
Great Meeting At Orleans By Governor Taylor Speech Draws Thousands
Between four and five thousand people gathered in Orleans Friday to hear Governor W. S. Taylor of Kentucky discuss current issues. About twelve hundred traveled from Mitchell and nearby areas led by Col. W. M. Munson, with Taylor delivering a two hour address that mixed praise for the Republicans with pointed criticism of Goebelites. Also reported: Walter Adamson and Miss Cora Phillips wed at the bride’s home seven miles south of Orleans, to begin life on Adamson’s Williams area farm, as relatives from Orange County attended the fair nearby.
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Orleans
Walter Adamson
Williams
Cora Phillips
Mr. Adamson
Orange County
Knew a Good Thing When He Saw It
A Lawrence County Democratic office seeker in Lawrenceport spots a rough rider bat in a store. He asks its worth and buys one matching a hat he has sought. He wears it proudly, while onlookers wonder if his purchase signals support for McKinley and if he can distinguish a rough rider bat from a silver one.
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Lawrence County
Lawrenceport
McKinley
Prevented a Tragedy by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives by curing a frightful cough that kept her awake and a severe pneumonia attack in Mr Long. The medicine treats throat chest and lung troubles and is sold with a guarantee and trial bottles free at Messick Dodd’s Drug.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
Messick & Dodd’s
Severe electric shock injures Washington school worker
William Horsey, a laborer at the Washington school building, received a severe electric shock while attaching a live overhead wire to a wheelbarrow pile of mortar. He was knocked several feet, unconscious, and later revived. his leg is badly injured and he will be off work for some time. Doctors call his survival miraculous. The contractor replaced hoisting wires with rope. A skin eruption dubbed Cuban itch spreads, causing red blotches and itchiness but no serious illness. Workmen are laying a foundation at the corner of 1st and 5th streets.
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Lafayette
William Horsey
Washington
Electric Light Company
William
Riley
Washington School House
New York
State finances show Republican restraint contrasts with Indianapolis
Indiana Republicans trumpet careful budget management and debt reduction under their 1895 to 1900 tenure, citing bond payoffs, interest savings, and a lowered state debt to 4.7 million. They blame Democratic Indianapolis leaders Taggart and Kern for city overspending, enlarging debt, and cash shortages, warning that electing them risks state funds and the gold standard amid popper pressure.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Kern
State and Finance Committee
New York
Levy
Douglas on Expansion
Stephen A. Douglas, hailed as a leading Democrat, argues that the nation must continue expanding, gaining territory toward the Pacific. He compares growth to a growing child and asserts that more land is necessary to accommodate the influx of settlers and emigration from Europe.
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Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
Freeport
Democratic Party
Youn
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Pacific Ocean
United States
Object Lesson of Prosperity in 1900 Hog Sale
Ben Satterlee, a Seminary township farmer in Fayette County Illinois, hauled 13 wagon loads of hogs weighing 13 500 pounds and sold them to Fred Morrison at 5 cents a pound netting 673 dollars. The piece contrasts Chicago market prices 1896 and 1900 and jokes about McKinley Bryan imperialism and gold payments.
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Ben Satterlee
Seminary Township
Fayette County
Illinois
VandaHa
Mr. Satterlee
Fred Morrison
Ramsey
St. Louis
Satterlee
First National Bank
L. W. Russell
Indiana
Just Alike Platform Faith in Democratic Party
T M Patterson of Denver notes that comparing Democratic and People's party platforms reveals ample reasons to favor the Democrats. The item also includes an election instruction urging voters to place an X in the circle with the eagle to endorse prosperity, patriotism, protection and progress.
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Democratic Party
People’s Party
T. M. Patterson
Denver
Bryan
Bryan plan mocked as 55 cents on the dollar
Milwaukee speech critics call Bryans plan a simple takeoff on 55 cents on the dollar. Peoria Journal notes a growing impression that Bryan is not honest while supporters claim decisive evidence of his election. Chairman Jones predicts Bryan victory, echoing a past claim in 1803.
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Milwaukee
Bryan
Henr
Peoria Journal
Jones
Sapse
Dangerous Crossing Tragedy In Brownstown District
Mrs Samuel Massey known as Mrs Cook aged 50 was killed by Monon train No 6 at the 5th Street crossing near Strout s foundry while deaf and returning from Knight s store She died instantly from a broken neck and crushed ankle as neighbors watched to ensure her safe crossing Coroner Voyles notified City Council had ordered watchmen at the crossing Oct 23 Brownstown Ind Sept 23 Ranie Bank three miles west of here fatally cut Thomas Mullen at a dance Bank escaped\"
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Samuel Massey
Cook
Movon
5Th Street
Strout’s Foundry
4Th Streets
Knight’s
Monon
Strout’s
Edward Hitch
Voyles
Indiana
Brownstown
Ind
Ranie Bank
Here
Thomas Mullen
Bank
Mullen
Comparing Detectives to doctors in disease cure
The piece likens amateurs to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. R V Pierce as a physician who reads symptoms like an Indian tracks a trail. It touts Pierce as expert, offering free consultation by letter, confidential replies, and high cure rates to encourage readers to write for health guidance.
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Old Dogberry
Sherlock Holmes
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. OV. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Lincoln League seeks voter names for Fremont and Lincoln in 1856 and 1860/64
J Hickson Smith, Lincoln League county organizer, requests Lawrence county voters who first voted for Fremont in 1856 or Lincoln in 1860 or 1864 and who will vote McKinley this year to send full names ages and addresses. Voters will be enrolled in two special classes and companies, and names published in Republican papers. Prompt submissions urged as campaign ends soon.
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Grant Michener
Lincoln League of
Indiana
Lawrence County
John C. Fremont
McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Fremont
Co. A
Lincoln
Co. B
Lincoln League
J. Hickson Smith
A Word To Mothers and Election Law Notices
A Word To Mothers promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults with colds or croup. Section 48 of the election law allows illiterate voters to have ballots read aloud by poll clerks with safeguards and penalties for false declarations or clerk missteps. S Sulphur? S. N. Whitted advertises farm stock sale moved to the 26th from the 29th per last week's notice.
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United States
W C. Elliot
S$. N. Whitted
Colonel Bryan and the Philippines What motivates a stable government
The article questions Col Bryan's understanding of Filipino desires for stability and probes his plan to convey governance without popular consent. It critiques the premise that forceful imposition can establish legitimate authority and suggests a tension between U S aims and Filipino self-rule.
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Bryan
Bryan and the Trust in Tariff Reform View
A political critique argues that Bryan cannot correct trust evils. It claims his sole idea is destroying industries via a free tariff and asserts he offered no alternative remedies during his time in Congress.
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Bryan
Congress
Haymakers of Opitsah Tribe install new officers
The Haymakers of Opitsah Tribe No 1353 installed J F Smith C B Cal Bahr A GCG H Tom Harris Overseer and J J Mitchell Past C H in a recent session Their next regular meeting is set for the evening of October 4 and they will host another banquet.
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J .F. Smith
C. B
Cal Bahr
A. Gcg. H
Tom Harris
J. J. Mitchell
C. H
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised by LaGrange man
It Saved His Leg reports P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered for six months from a running sore on his leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in ten days and is recommended for ulcers wounds burns boils pain or piles. Cure guaranteed and priced at 25 cents by Messick &.
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P.A
Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Messick & Dodd
Bismarck's Iron Nerve From Health and Will
The article credits Sir Bismarck’s iron nerve to splendid health, indomitable will, and energy, then promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as improving brain and body power. It notes the product costs 25 cents at Messick and Dodd's drug store and mentions a campaign event with B Havens speaking at the Courthouse, introduced by James C Carlton, warmly received.
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Dr. King
Messick & Dodd’s
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