Miers Interview Sparks Kentucky Insurrection Debate
The piece critiques Judge Robert W. Miers for backing Governor Taylor’s claim of insurrection as a basis to adjourn the Kentucky legislature. It argues governors lack power to prorogue except in rare cases and notes broad Republican opposition and press disagreement.
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Cromwell
Miers
Jude Miers
Book Trust
Kentucky
Union
Taylor
W. J. Deboe
U. S
Springfield Republican
Providence Journal
Kentucky governors actions spark democratic discord and doubt
The piece denounces Acting Governor Taylor as a dictator undermining law and order in Kentucky. It criticizes Judge Miers for supporting Taylor and questions a Democrat's re nomination, warning the party risks alienating voters and damaging its platform ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Kentucky
Europe
Union
Judge Miers
Taylor
Miers
Congress
Kentucky governor authority on adjournment questioned
The piece debates whether the Kentucky governor alone may declare war, insurrection or pestilence to adjourn the legislature, citing Judge Miers and a press interview. It argues the governor cannot be sole judge and warns of potential dictatorships, urging restraint from officials amid partisan conflict.
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General Assembly
Union
Kentucky
America
Europe
Napoleon
Grosvenor
Ohio
Dhea
Associated Press
Judge Miers
Miers
Venthemen
Capitol
Letter dispute on Kentucky governor power and Goebel assassination
Rupert W. Mixrgs reports a Washington correspondent's interview dispute. The letter argues the Kentucky governor lacks power to adjourn the legislature unilaterally, cites wartime or pestilence contexts, and condemns Mr. Taylors actions as provoking the Goebel assassination. The writer calls for public correction and defends civil authority.
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Vincennes Sun
Jade Miers
House OF Representatives
Washington
BD. C
Royal Purcell
Vincennes
Sir
Kentucky
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Gov. Goebel
Rupert W. Mixrgs
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An old advertising note touts Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant remedy for indigestion constipation headache and stomach troubles. It claims prior cures failed for wart issues unhappy marriages and other woes while offering trial sizes and standard bottles sold by Geo E Cravens in February.
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Chamberlain
Geo. BK. Cravens
Trains to Terre Haute Planned Within Ninety Days
The Southern Indiana railway will run trains into Terre Haute within ninety days, signaling upcoming service expansion and improved connectivity for the region.
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S. 8
Terre Haute
Southern Indiana Railway
To Cure La Grippe in 48 Hours Warners White Wine Syrup
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup as a universal cure for la grippe and its cough. It promises rapid relief, claiming cures in 24 to 48 hours and stressing effectiveness when taken properly. Prices listed as 25c and 50c.
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la Grippe
Warner
Goebel Contest Lead Kentucky Crisis Ends in Sworn Governor
Goebel died hours after being sworn in as Governor following a contested election and mesaure vote by the Frankfort Legislature amid bayonet threats. Beckham succeeded, while lawyers pressed an injunction fight with Taft to block Taylor and the Legislature fromacting, amid a Louisville conference on a broader plan.
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Goebel
Senate
Senator Goebel
Taylor
Statehouse
London
Farnkfort
Frankfort
Beckham
Louisville
United States
Taft
Oelwein Growth Praised By Iowa Letter Writer
A writer from Beech Creek Greene County Indiana praises Oelwein Iowa as a growing city of about 4000 with three railroads eight churches banks and a strong payroll. He notes the E C W lines from Chicago to St Paul and Kansas City to Oelwein and the C C W shops with a 38000 to 400000 monthly payroll. He highlights pioneer settler James Burch and mentions his log cabin still standing and ox yoke on display. He has lived in the area eighteen years and admires the country.
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Iowa
Orwey
Ephor
Cedar Rapids
Decorah
James B. Burch
Beech Creek
Greene County
Ind
John Pickard
Generous Giveaway Prompts Hope for Lung Ailments
Dr. King's New Discovery makers report giving away over ten million bottles to help the needy and claim thousands of cures for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat chest lung diseases. J B Starcup offers a free trial bottle and guarantees full refund on regular sizes 50 cents and 1.
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Dr. King
J. B. Starcup
Isenhower Named Deputy Auditor for Bloomfield
Will L. Isenhower of Bloomfield is appointed deputy auditor by Brazil Democrat Samuel M. Stigler and began duties this morning. He previously served four years as deputy auditor in Greene county and has long worked in bookkeeping and accounting.
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Brazil
Samuel M., Stigler
Will L. Isenhower
Bloomfield
Isenhower
Greene County
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Civil War Wounds
Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan in the civil war. It caused ulcers lasting twenty years until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. It also cures cuts burns bruises boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by J. B. Stalcup druggist.
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G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
J. B. Stalcup
Peach crop in southern state forecast to fail again
South state papers predict a repeat failure of the peach crop due to mild weather that started buds then a subsequent cold spell froze and killed them, impacting growers and markets.
New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy
Dr King’s New Life Pills are sugar coated globules of health that transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. They are sold for 25 cents per box by J B Stalcup.
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Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Arrangements for Indiana race circuit embrace multiple towns
The Serre Haute Express reports plans for a regional race circuit spanning Banebridge Cayanga Bridgeton Brazil Riley Clay City Linton and Vincennes in Indiana with arrangements underway for the circuit event.
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Serre Haute Express
Indiana
Banebridge
Cayanga
Bridgeton
Brazil
Riley
Clay City
Linton
Vincennes
Dr Caldwell's Syrup for Constipation and Indigestion
For sale by Geo. E. Cravens in February. The advertisement claims the syrup cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach troubles and guarantees results.
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Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Cravens
Vaccination Free at Linton Nebraska (Note: corrected place not provided)
Vaccination is free in Linton Greene county as the town board provides the vaccine and doctors donate their services. Citizens can be vaccinated at no cost.
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Brazil
Linton
Greene County
To Cure a Cold in One Day Warner’s Tar Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth with price points listed at 25 and 50 cents.
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Warner
Fund for Lawton widow and children reaches new total
The fund presented by the American people to the widow and four children of Major General Henry W. Lawton now totals 98 054 dollars.
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Henry W. Lawton
Cadwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promoted in Feb Blurb
A brief vintage advertisement notes Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin promoted by Geo E Cravens in February. The claim states 90 percent of people surveyed suffer indigestion and suggests the remedy as a solution.
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Dr. Cadwell
Geo. E. Cravens
Pennsylvania Railroad Pension System Goes Into Effect
The Pennsylvania Railroad launched its voluntary relief pension plan on January 1, with about 950 names on the list. The fund, managed by the company, guarantees 40 percent interest and covers retirees after 30 years of service at roughly half the salary, while maintaining wages during hard times and promoting merit-based promotions.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Courier- Journal
Pennyslvania Railroad Company
Voluntary Relief Association
Penonysivania Company
I'husa
Pittsburg
Pennyslvania Road
Pennylvania
Pennsylvania
Sta
Founder of Owensburg Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Lilburn Owens of Owensburg observed his 83rd birthday last Monday with a surprise gathering attended by friends from across the country. He is the town founder and father of fifteen children, and was born on the Bedford court house site where his father built the first local home. Ariale Armstrong, 85, the second Owensburg settler, presided at the banquet as Owens recently retired from a half century as a blacksmith.
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Lilburn Owens
Owensburg
Owens
Mr. Owens
Court House
Bedford
Lilburn
Ariale Armstrong
Supremes Uphold Exclusion For Unvaccinated Children
The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the case of Frank D. Blue versus Fannie D. Beach and Orville E. Conner. The dispute involves a Terre Haute teacher and supervising principal and concerns excluding children from public school during a smallpox epidemic when parents refuse vaccination. The case has stretched through courts since 1893 and drew wide attention.
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Supreme Court
Frank D. Blue
Fannie D. Beach
Orville E. Conner
Terre Haute
Unclaimed 1900 Letters Referred to Dead Letter Office
The following letters remain unclaimed February 19 1900 and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Miss Bunten James ix Beck Frane Dear Evert Scot In calling for the above please say advertised.
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Miss Bunten
James ix. Beck
Frane Dear
Evert Scot
Indigent aid sought for eye treatment in Indianapolis
Individuals owing money to H. H. Nickerson are urged to settle their debts to enable him to undergo eye treatment in Indianapolis due to almost total blindness. The note appeals to creditors to provide relief so he can receive medical care.
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Lves
Legistate
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Annan P
Short Review
Gov. Mount
State Board of Commerce
Indianapolis
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinley
Standard Oil Company
Crawfordsville
Atlanta
Montpelier
Middleton
Tin
Madison
Starch Trust
Lafayette
Biscuit Company
Peaches
Indiana Race Circuit
The
Lawton Fund
Guus UU Ono
Ginnie
MEM
J. E. Suayver, P. M
H. H. Nickerson
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