Republican Congressional Convention Set for Vincennes
The Republican convention for the district will be held at Vincennes on April 19 to select delegates and official nominees for the race.
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
1
Beveridge Speaks Free Trade Speech Divides Indiana Republicans
The Porto Rican speech by Senator Beveridge draws ire from Republican colleagues but finds broad support among Indiana Republicans. Nine of ten back Beveridge on free trade and intend to influence votes against McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Republican letter weighs McKinley and Roosevelt as 1900s ticket
A Indianapolis Republican letter urges the Philadelphia convention to nominate a candidate other than McKinley to avoid risking the party and the country. It suggests Roosevelt of New York as a possible governor candidate and questions whether party leaders will act for the greater good or yield to McKinley’s ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Grant
Philadelphia
McKinley
Bryan
Congress
Overnor Roosevelt
New York
Marianna
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Ad
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth, offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes. It emphasizes quick relief from cold symptoms and promotes the product as a trusted household remedy.
Harrison and the Boers
In Washington quiet talk centers on Gen. Harrison and the Boer war. Rumors say he voiced blunt views on the issue and wrote to Senator Hay expressing hope the Boers have a place to live unmolested by the British.
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Indianapolis News
Rep
Gen. Harrison
Washington
Hay
Prices of raw materials rise as trusts push costs higher
A Vincennes reader lists steep price increases for metals and materials, noting pig iron copper tin plate wire nails lumber asbestos pipe and fittings among others. The piece accompanies a critique of Republican leadership in Congress for inaction on Puerto Rico and a call for the President's charge to fulfill his duty.
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Vincennes
Naila
Bolta
Li ” Rivera
Sceesecees Llu
Ceesecceessee
He Fooled Surgeons With Arnica Salve Cure
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from rectal fistula and was told he would die without surgery. He cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, a reputed pile cure, selling at 25 cents per box through J. B. Staley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson, O
J. B. Staleup
Porto Rico Legislation Sparks GOP Backlash
The Chicago Times-Herald reports that Republican leaders sacrificed consistency and honor for cheap political gain over Porto Rico legislation. The piece condemns the party for bowing to the smallest political bid and expresses moral outrage at the conduct.
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Porto Rico
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Cures Constipation Indigestion
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a leading remedy for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial size costs ten cents for ten doses with larger sizes at fifty cents and one dollar. Sold by Geo E Cravens.
No Party Could Stand the Strain Washington Pont
The Porto Rican tariff bill has drawn extraordinary opposition in both houses. No party is strong enough to bear the strain of passage when faced with such fierce disagreement and opposition.
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Congress
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Promised Cure
An advertisement claims Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup cures a terrible disease within 24 hours and relieves La Grippe cough. It lists price at 28c and 50s and emphasizes thorough timely use.
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Warner
Backsliding on Porto Rico harms President's reputation
The Boston Traveller argues the President’s actions in the Porto Rico matter have damaged his reputation more than any other during his term. It criticizes his vacillation and notes the public will remember his reversal and failure to stand firm.
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Porto Rico
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Consumption Cure Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth claimed to cure a cold in one day. Priced at 25 and 60 cents, it sells through local retailers.
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Warner
Beveridge Faces Republican Snub as He Addresses Porto Rico Tariff
Senator Beveridge spoke on free trade with Porto Rico amid a hostile gallery show of Republican colleagues. The speech praised by supporters contrasted with critics in the chamber as Beveridge attended to his ill wife in Danaville, N Y. He defended his stance on tariff reform and noted Foraker Lodge and Fairbanks interactions while fellow senators whispered and shifted in their seats. A large attentive crowd filled the galleries as Beveridge concluded and prepared to leave for personal duty.
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Indianapolis
Congress
Porto Rico
Washington
Beveridge
Proctor
Vermont
Senate
Fairbanks
Danaville
N. Y
Foraker
Tradiana
Mr. Beveridge
John Sherman
Capitol
Gear
Foster
Perkine
Carter
Gallinger
Zenor
Indiana
Woman Discovers Great Finding in This Country
A prominent female observer in this nation reports a significant discovery. The statement highlights progress and the pivotal role of women in scientific or exploratory work, indicating national impact and recognition.
Pain Balm Helped Rheumatism Sufferer Walk Again
A. B. Parsons reports that after a month bedridden by rheumatism his wife recovered mobility after using a fifty cent bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm as directed. Since then she has not had a similar attack. For sale by George H. Cravens, Apr.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and skin sores
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T proclaims four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed medical help. The tonic is praised as a heat blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. 50 cents. Sold by J B Stalcup druggist. Guaranteed.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
J. B Stalcup
Losses of Our Troops in the Philippines 1898
Official dispatches list troop casualties in the Philippines since August 6, 1898. Killed 445. died of wounds and accidents 274. died of disease 685. total deaths 1,084. wounded 2,063. Also mentions neuralgia and a claim about relief by a remedy called Dead Shot.
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Phillipines
Mrs Luther Lutz Recovers After Using Dr Kings Discovery
Mrs Luther Lutz of Shelby North Carolina endured severe coughing and sleepless nights for months. She learned of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and after two bottles felt relief and slept through the night. Trial bottles are offered free at J B Stalcups drug store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00, guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hammick & Co
Shelby, N.C
J. B. Stalcup
Republican Party Fights and Nominations On Track
Republicans mobilize in a brisk primary season with a township convention likely on April 14 or 21. Bill Scott seeks east end residence to win assessor nod while Democrats field few candidates and fear partisan maneuvers may challenge voters’ rights.
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Bill Scott
East End
Billy
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised in Indiana Hurried Cure
Local reader recounts severe cold and cough cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying advertised bottles. Advertised for sale by George Br Cravens with a brief note from The Herald of Andersonville Indiana dated April.
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Chamberlain
the Herald
Andersonville
Ind
George BR. Cravens
Indianapolis Journal defends Porto Rican tariff stance
The Indianapolis Journal rebukes Washington falrfiers and asserts it has not changed its attitude toward the Porto Rican tariff bill. The newspaper supports the Presidents December message granting free trade to Porto Rico and claims Indiana Republicans align with its view on public measures. It vows to uphold its stance regardless of Congress action.
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Washington
United States
Indiana
Congress
Indianapolis Journal
Dr Cladwell’s Syrup Pepsin Adverts Cure Promise
A vintage patent medicine notice touts Dr Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin as preventing rheumatism and other ailments from torpid bowels liver and kidneys. Trial size 10c 50c 1.00. Sold by George E Cravens in apr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cladwell
George E. Cravens
Hanna Gives His Order For Roosevelt Or Bliss On Ticket
Senator Hanna asks Thomas C. Platt to back Roosevelt or Bliss for vice president. The note cites President McKinley favoring Roosevelt and Albany leaders reportedly ready to nominate him if he consents. Platt reportedly aligned with Hanna and McKinley.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer for Toledo Firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notices indicate the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Chaney
Deane
A. W. Gleason
Controversy Among Free Trade Senators Over Porto Rican Bill
Fragmentary note references a dispute among lawmakers labeled free trade Senators regarding the Porto Rican bill. The brief hints at a political disagreement without providing concrete outcomes or dates.
Political wrangle over tariff funds and Porto Rico politics
A heated dispute over party expediency centers on whether tariff barons and trusts should fund the party. One faction fears loss of votes if trusts are denied funds, the other warns masses would riot at influence. Neither acknowledges constitutional duties to Porto Rico or Puerto Rican rights.
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Congress
Porto Rico
Appetite of a Goat and Dr King’s Pills Ad
A note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy that restores appetite and health. Sold for 25 cents at J B Sialeup’s drug store, inviting poor dyspeptics with stomach and liver issues to purchase.
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Dr. King
J. B. Sialeup
Allen Chapel Sunday Notes and Local Visits
Spring farming begins with oats plowing as the Allen Chapel community gathers. Visitors include Wilson family from Highland township and Miss Lula Calvert of Bloomfield. Huldah Shertzer and H. Shertzer relatives from north Bloomfield appear. Rev Demumb born’s appointment at the Chapel is next Sunday night.
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Walter Shertzer
Clark Terrell
Bloomfield
Wilson
Highland Township
Wm. Cook
Roey Pearson
Hustler's Valley
Ed Halterman
Pleasant Ridge
Lula Calvert
Addie Blaker
Tulip
Vieres Killinger
Huldah Shertzer
North Bloomfield
Charley Moffett
F. M. Demumbrun
Never Out of Season Syrup Pepsin Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr. Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal stomach aid curing constipation indigestion and diarrhoea. Trial bottle sizes are 10c 50c and 1.00 and are sold by George E.
Deans Visits and Local Business Notes
Mr Laughlin of Scotland visited this place last week. Moses and Samuel Martin Dale are selling fruit trees here. Jonas Hasler was in town on business Monday. Julius Hostettler of Illinois visited A J Dickey’s Monday. Odus Wright was in town Friday. Mrs A J Dickey visits Dugger relatives. Sunday school at No 1 school house continues under J E Langdon. d E Langdon to preach at No 1 schoolhouse Sunday April 8. J W Dickey and John Ferguson travelled to Bloomfield Friday.
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Laughlin
Scotland
Moses
Samuel Martindale
Jonas Hasler
Julius Hostettler
Illinois
J. E. Langdon
Honstettler
D. E. Langdon
No.1
J. W. Dickey
John Ferguson
Bloomfield Friay
Revival meetings prosper in Greenhill and Clover Valley
Sunny Point notes Uncle Dave Fry ill for a week. John Bingham from Meaton recalls passing through. The Greenhill and Clover Valley revival meetings have been successful all week. Lutherland plans to attend normal then. Miss Nell Slinkard visits Spencer and may be away several days. Albert King left for Illinois last week.
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Dave Fry
John Bingham
Meaton
Greenhill
Clover Valley
Lutherland
Luther
Nell Slinkard
Spencer
Albert King
Illinois
B B Blood Balm Promises Cure For Eczema
A vintage advertisement touts B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin ailments. It claims blood purification improves symptoms, offers a trial bottle free, and sells bottles at $1 with a six bottle treatment option and free medical advice from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
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