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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
2
Imperialist Judicial Convention to be held in Linton
The Imperialist Judicial convention will meet in Linton on Wednesday August 8 at 10 a.m. No candidates have been announced and there is no prospect of electing anyone who is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
German bureau chief backs Bryan and forecasts slump
Dr L. W. Harstrooms, who led the Republican German literary bureau in 1896, campaigns for Bryan and predicts a political downturn. He is a Washington newspaper correspondent and represents numerous German papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Harstrooms
Bryan
Washington
Senator Wellington Swims Against GOP Tide in Maryland
U. S. Senator Wellington of Maryland repudiates the Republican party and signals support for Bryan and Stevenson. He opposes Hanna's imperial policy and is described as a forcible speaker and a strong man, suggesting Maryland may no longer be a doubtful state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sugar Prices Rise Hit Thrifty Housekeepers
Daviess county Democrat notes that sugar costs have surged since the war era, with a dollar buying far fewer pounds than before the combines affected the sugar industry, impacting households seeking thrift.
Exitus of Germany from the Republican campaign noted
The Daviess county Democrat observes a notable shift as Germans depart the Republican ranks. They oppose imperialism and fear it spreading here, choosing to leave the Fatherland to avoid its influence being introduced domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Republican Party
Daviess County
Democrat
An Italian King Suffered Slain by Anarchist
Kina Humbert of Italin was killed by an anarchist on Sunday night before a large crowd. The assassin fired three shots, one piercing the heart, and Humbert died almost instantly as the killer stood nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kina Humbert
Italin
Indiana political day to nominate Bryan at Indianapolis
The piece notes August 8 as a defining political day in Indiana with Bryan and Stevenson to be officially notified of their nominations. Rail fare details for travel on August 7 to 9 are listed, along with comments on national politics and local party tensions regarding the Weaver brothers and vote buying allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Bryan
Stevenson
Gerd
Beech Creek Township
Resler
Carmichael
Weaver
William Weaver
Wny
Dr Caldwell's Grap Pepsin for Constipation Remedy
Advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Grap Pepsin as a cure for constipation for American readers. Available in 10c 50c and 1 sizes, sold by Geo. Mr. Cravens. August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Geo
Delegates Named for Judicial Convention
A list of delegates is announced for the upcoming judicial convention. Beech Creek Gorge Sullivan and John W. Arthur lead the Beech Creek group, with Center-Starling Hudson and Geo. Brandon for Center-Starling. Other districts include Jackson-Forest Swango and Artemis Ashcraft, Highland-Wilson Treat and Jacob Booker, Richland Joseph W. Yakey and Clifton BE Dixon, and more with Taylor W. H. Burke and Thomas Bogard, Jefferson P. Hast and Pat McKissick, Fairplay John Olkerd and David Rollison, Cass Amos Musselman and W. M. C. Deck, Smith William Elyan, Grant Henry Switz and Joseph Grace, Washington George Bogard and J. D. Chestnut, Wright Philbert Fry and Wm. Powell, Stockton Peter Behloot and Jeptha Moss, and Stafford F. D. Alkire and Henry Fentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Creek
Gorge Sullivan
John W. Arthur
Center
Starling Hudson
Geo. Brandon
Jackson—Forest Swango
Artemis Ashcraft
Highland
Wilson Treat
Jacob Booker
Richland
Joseph W. Yakey
Clifton BE. Dixon
Taylor
W. H. Burke
Thomas Bogard
Jefferson— P. Hast
Pat McKissick
Fairplay
John Olkerd
David Rollison
Cass
Amos Musselman
W. M. C. Deck
Smith
William Elyan
Grant
Henry Switz
Joseph Grace
Washington
George Bogard
J. D. Chestnut
Wright
Philbert Fry
Wm. Powell
Stockton
Peter Behloot
Jeptha Moss
Stafford
F. D. Alkire
Henry Fentz
Mother’s testament to a life saved by a remedy
Mrs Geo F Burdick of Liberty Rhode Island recounts a summer dysentery scare where Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy proved lifesaving for her daughter. She urges other mothers to use it and notes availability through Geo E Cravens. August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burdick
Liberty, R.I
Geo. E. Cravens
Glittering array of eight presidential tickets noted
The article lists eight presidential tickets including Republican McKinley Roosevelt and Democratic Bryan Stevenson, with Silver Republican Bryan Stevenson, Social Democratic Debs Harriman, Fusion Populist Barker Donnelly, Social Labor Maloney Remmel, Prohibition Wooley Metcalf, plus mentions of past third party tickets and their electoral impact from 1840 to 1896. It notes Francis E Clark declined a nomination and discusses third tickets’ influence across elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Bryan
Stevenson
Debs
Harriman
Barker
Donnelly
Maloney
Remmel
Wooley and
Metcalf
United States
United Christian
Francis E. Clark
Harrison
van Buren
Birney
Third Party
Liberty Party
Polk
Clay
Electric Bitters and political notes from Idaville
Victims suffer digestive and nervous symptoms but Electric Bitters offers relief, with a local endorsement from J. W. Gard ener of Idaville. Also in Smith Township politics the Democrats nominated a full slate for trustee assessor councilmen and justice of the peace. Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs is touted with free trial bottles through J B Staleup, guaranteed or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gardener
Idaville
Ind
J. By Stareup
Smith Township
Smith Town
R. A. Rodenbeck
William S. Clark
John J. Ball
Noah Elgan
James Campbell
M. V. B. Smith
Charles Stewart
James Fuller
Ned Ward
James Hensley
Dr. King
J. B. Staleup
Democrats of 14th Judicial District Delegate Meeting
Delegates of the 14th Judicial circuit are called to a Bloomfield Indiana convention on August 17 1900 at six o’clock pm to nominate a candidate for Judge and Prosecuting Attorney for the circuit Pavott Poynter and Geo E Enpre s serve as committees for Sullivan and Greene counties. There is a catarrh prevalence claim and a patented constitutional cure Halt s Catarrh Cure by I J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is advertised with a trial and a 100 payoff offer for cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Judicial Circuit
Bloomfield
Ind
Pavott Poynter
Sullivan County
Geo. E. Enpres
Greene County
Haltl
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo O
Hall
Watch Appeals to Judge by Its Works in Quirky Exchange
A whimsical exchange unfolds between a talking watch and a repairer in Circinanut Enquirer. The watch pleads for fair treatment before serving time, while the repairer agrees to inspect the case to determine guilt or innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circinunat
Enquirer
Fleces in a Locomotive Engine Assembled with Precision
The article notes that making one locomotive engine involves about 6 000 pieces, all needing exact adjustment like the gears of a watch. It highlights the precision and complexity of assembling railway power units.
Character and hypocrisy reflect inner truth in Ram's Horn
A compilation of maxims on character, love, and authenticity. It contrasts outward show with inner value, noting how vanity and hypocrisy betray the soul and how genuine virtue endures beyond appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himelf
Owe it to all your friends to try Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
A promotional medical ad urges readers to share the curative syrup and asks them to send for bottles priced at 10 cents, 50 cents, or one dollar from Geo E Craven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Craven
A Fateful Question on Imperialism and the Republic
James Cooney argues in the Kansas City Times that McKinley era policy risks imperial powers and corporate trusts, threatening individual liberty and the founding principles. He warns the nation must resist giving government unchecked power and submerging individual enterprise to monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
McWhinley
Mark Hanna
Ship of State
Washington
Jefferson
Adams
Monroe
Mark Eanna
J.j.rson
Republic
Republic of Washington
James Cooney
Kansas City Times
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Civil War Wound
A Civil War ball injured G B Steadman of Newark Michigan causing ulcers for twenty years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him and is advertised as a cure for cuts burns boils felons corns and skin eruptions. 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure from J B Stalcup druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
J. B. Stalcup
Spanish Gunnery Impresses German Cruiser Captain
Captain Jacobsen commander of the German cruiser Geier relays in the Marine Review his Spanish American War experiences in Santiago. He notes only one instance of a Spanish vessel scoring on an American ship and describes antique Spanish howitzers with dates 1608 and 11158 still in service. He questions American fright at the bluff and recalls observers aboard a cruiser watching Spanish actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier
Jacobsen
Marine Review
Berlin
Santiago
Texas
Sacopa
Morro
Charg
Yankee Land
Methods of Ending Stories Leave Readers in Suspense
A survey of cliffhanger devices in periodicals notes French and German examples where installments end mid scene. An Austrian tale ends with a fall and a next issue promised. Satire points to stopping mid verb for foreign readers’ curiosity.
The Minnow Trap Described by The New York Sun
The minnow trap is a glass jar or bottle shaped device with a neckless body and a six to eight quart capacity. A conical bottom with an opening inside and a hinged perforated cap allows water circulation and entry for minnows but makes exiting difficult. The trap is suspended by a wire holder with a top handle and rope, bait is placed inside, and minnows are released by opening the cap at the opposite end after retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Electric Power Growth in Redlands California Factories
The Redlands area hosts two large plants producing 1 000 and 2 000 horsepower, while a Southern California Power plant delivers 4 000 horsepower. Combined, they generate about 7 10 000 horsepower in electricity, equating to coal use near 123 000 tons annually and a power cost around 484 840 dollars. The article notes continuous water flow and exhaustible mine like output in the context of industrial power development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Redlands
Southern California Power Company
Mill Creek
Santa Ana Canons
New York Sun
Vaille Appointed Postal Agent with Noted Rail Record
F. W. Vaille of Manila appointed postal agent and former assistant superintendent of the railway mail service at Portland Oregon for nine years. A Massachusetts native he has built a strong record in postal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Vaille
United States
Manila
Portland
Ore
Massachusetts
New Life Pills Advertised By Stalcup
Billed as a mighty health booster, Dr. King's New Life Pills promise to turn weakness into strength and energy into mental power. Sold for 25 cents a box by J. B. Stalcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Nervous Nerves and Catarrh Cure Claim Letter
A letter from Columbus Ohio touts Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and nervous disorders. It includes testimonials from BB Mantel and Mrs C C Filler describing relief and urges obtaining Dr Hartmans book from Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
BB. Mantel
Cost of Carelessness in Postal Rules Costs a Niece a Legacy
The Post Office warns letters require proper postage and proper addressing. A Massachusetts woman missed a dying uncle’s legacy because a two cent revenue stamp was used instead of postage and no return address appeared. If the sender had written the niece’s address on the envelope, the letter could have been promptly returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Massachusetts
Mind Over Disease Belief Shapes Health Says Essay
An essay argues that anxiety and belief influence health as the mind can conjure illness. It cites studies of doctors and patients, suggests cheerful thoughts aid recovery, and warns faith determines life or death while the will sustains the body.
Ex-Speaker Reed Attacks Humbugs in Republican Ring
Helena Independent reports former Speaker Tom Reed uses sarcasm to criticize humbugs and frauds within the Republican platform and ticket, showing no patience for pretenders civil or military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korateoce WK Humbugs
Tom Reed
Tom
Helena Independemt
Letter praising Syrup Pepsin ends with weight gain claim
Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois receives a testimonial letter from Wm H Shiley proprietor of Kline Hotel describing severe dyspepsia and constipation relief with Syrup Pepsin. Shiley reports weight gain from 135 to 185 pounds and endorses the medicine to friends. Sold by Geo E Cravens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Shiley
Kline Hotel
Geo
E. Cravens
Local Correspondence and Notices From Town Letters
Miss Maggie Rector spent last week with Mrs. John Sage. Mrs. M. J. Britton stayed at Freedom over the weekend. Isaac Snyder Nellie Snyder and Emma Bridwell are listed as sick. Mrs. Isaac Snyder traveled to Freedom Saturday for a sick grandchild. Nash Bridwell of Sullivan spent Saturday night with his brother in Dixon. Lola Newsome attended institute midweek and returned Friday. T. E. Bridwell and family visited J. N. Hatfield at Lyons last Sunday. Chamberlains cure advertised with money back guarantee for bowel complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Rector
John Sage
M. J. Britton
Freedom
Isaac Snyder
Nellie Snyder
Emma Bridwell
Mr. Nash Bridwell of
Sullivan
Dixon
Lola Newsome
Institute
T. E. Bridwell
Harry Bridwell
J. N. Hatfield
Lyons
Local Visitors and Church Appointment Report
Sick folks improving rapidly as residents and out of town visitors pass through. Bush Booker, Dovie Heaton, Whit Osburn, Robert Corwin, Guy Smith, Henry Workman, James Jensen all noted in town. Dailies include visits by David Sharp and wife, Leta Killinger, Mollie Resler, Audley McLaughlin, Jane Workman, and Cordia Malicoat. Rev. Fury to fill regular appointment next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Booker
Dovie Heaton
Sharkey
Whit Osburn
Worthington
Robert Corwin
Guy Smith
Henry Workman
James Jesens
Mollie Resler
Pleasant Ridge
Ben McLaughlin
Audley
Bloomfield
Jane Workman
Fury
Cordia Malicoat
Freeman
Owen County
Emma Sims
Three R s of Women at the Seashore
A fragment notes the three R s of women at the seashore as rocking, reading and writing letters. It mentions David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and finding quick relief, sold by Geo E Cravens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Greene,Cos
Chamberlain
Geo. E. Cravens
Early treatment with Foley's Kidney Cure praised
The notice claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure Bright's disease and diabetes if used in early stages. It cites high death rates from these diseases and urges not to ignore early symptoms, mentioning J. B. Stalcup as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
J. B. Stalcup
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W. Mier
de Triste
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Louisville Courier Journal
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Halderman
England
Europe
America
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Steven
Free Soil
John P. Hale
Pier E
Hale
Buchanan
Fremont
Fillmore
Lincoln
Douglas
Breckinridge
Bell
Charles O’connor
Tilden
Peter Cooper
Cleveland
Land Labor
Judicial Convention
Canaan
Lesa
Artemus Ward
Inez
Matt
C. C. Filler
South Fourth Street
Peruna
Robert B. Mantell
Cray Cray
Lud
W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
David Sharp
Milford Greene
Leta Killinger
Calvertville
Lulu Corwin
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