Parks Martin Re-Elected District Chair for Third Time
The district Democratic convention met in Washington on Tuesday January 9 with full county representation. Parks Martin of Owen county defeated Clint E Tharp of Daviess county for district chair amid spirited but friendly debate and was declared unanimously elected after roll call. The convention praised W J Bryan and adjourned with Martin delivering a brief speech and gratitude for renewed support.
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State Central Committee
Washington
Parks Martin
Owen County
Clint E. Tharp
Daviess County
John C. Briggs
Sullivan County
John Johnson
Bedford Democrat
John H. Spencer
Tharp
Knox County
W. F. Townsend
Downing
Gosport
Martin
Martin Daviess County
Greene Alte
Knox
Monroe “Co
Ces
Lawrence
Owen Eae Bullivan
W. J. Bryan
County Republicans Organize Quickly
Supporters urge immediate setup of the central committee in this county to match the pace of the Republicans who plan to finish this week. They demand equal time and work and rally the team with a call to action.
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Central Committee
Politics Ahead in Greene County for 1900 Election
A spirited note promises intense political activity in 1900 with the Democrat party at the forefront. The author urges households to support a liberal offer, claiming persistence and courage in the face of battle.
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Greene County
Tar Democrat Favors Early Democratic National Convention
The Tar Democrat argues that the Democratic convention should precede the Republican one and drive an aggressive campaign. He advocates a long vigorous campaign with a thorough, systematic organization guided by wise leadership and strong energy.
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Solomon
Napoleon
Infamous nomination fraud alleged in 1896 congress race
A Greene County Democrat alleges a collusive plan to alter votes at the 1896 convention, naming Moss Miers and Akin. The report claims an acting chair manipulated roll calls to shift 5 votes from Moss and 2 from Akin to Miers, securing his nomination. Moss may pursue challenge with local Democrats' stance unclear.
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William M. Moss
Congress
Moss
Miers
Washington
Democrat
Akin
Miera
Greene County
Locke
Sullivan County Democrats Set February Primary for County Ticket
Sullivan county Democrats schedule a February 21 primary to nominate the county ticket. Candidates for Judge include ex-judge John C. Brigge ex-prosecuting attorney Cha E D Hunt and Orin B Harris. Judge Moffett may also run but is away and not confirmed.
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Sullivan County
John C. Brigge
Chae. D. Hunt
Orin B. Harris
Moffett
Putnam County Democrats Nominate Keb Ticket
Putnam county Democrats plan to nominate their ticket led by Keb with selections expected this week. The action centers on party candidates and local party organization as filings move forward.
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Putnam County
Sparks Family Activity Reports From Park Visit and Hunt
Easley Sparks visited his brother George while Charles Ockerman of Illinois visited his Uncle Joe. Sparks relatives from Woodward County Missouri joined last week as Walnut Grove meeting was postponed by weather. Thomas Sparks from Stanford visited his brother last weekend as wood chopping at Etta Burcham's drew small turnout. Ensley Willie George Charley and William Sparks hunted last Thursday totaling twenty eight rabbits.
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Easley Sparks
George
Walnut Grove
Thomas Sparks
Stanford
Etta Burcham’s
Ensley
Willie
Charley
William Sparks
Sparks
To Cure La Grippe in 48 Hours Warner’s Tar Syrup
Cure for La Grippe advertised as fastest remedy. Claims 24 hour cure for the illness and relief for lingering cough. Sold as Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup at 25 or 50 cents.
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la Grippe
Warner
Married couple welcomed as new year begins
Thomas Freeman and Miss Oka Hale were quietly married Thursday night at the bride's home. Dr. Acton bought the Hall property and plans to reside here as a physician. John Brown the Dresden undertaker visited, Jim Byers hosted an oyster supper with guests George Sullivan and wife of Solsberry. Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised for rheumatic relief and sold by George E. Cravens in Alpharetta.
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Thomas Freeman
Miss Oka Hale
Acton
Hall
John Brown
Dresden
Jim Byers
George Sullivan
Solsberry
Burch
Local residents' weekend and travel notes
Fred Hand spent Sunday at home. Mr. Waggoner returned to Texas Monday. John Dye and wife are visiting in Arkansas. Mr. Gooding of Marco was in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Crecelius of Marco were in town Monday. Eugene Herold of Switz City called in Lyons Sunday night. Win Spear returned Thursday from Oklahoma after a year away.
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Mr. Waggoner
Texas
John Dye
Arkansas
Mr. Gooding
Marco
Mrs. Crecelius
Eugene Herold
Switz City
Lyons
Win Spear
Oklahoma
Local Visitors and Guests Arrive Around the County
Anna Criss of Spencer visits Della Stultz as guest. Eddie Franklin of Braysville stays with Describe Sunday host. Eddie Thacker travels to Morgan County for winter work. Joseph Hickman recovers from illness. Gayland Bray of Knox County visits sister Martha Hickman. Al and Daca Martindale of Paragon visit relatives nearby.
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Anna Criss
Spencer
Della Stultz
Eddie Franklin
Braysville
Eddie Thacker
Morgan County
Joseph Hickman
Gayland Bray
Knox County
Martha Hickman
Daca
Martindale
Paragon
Eastern Sharper Swindles Victim Out $365 Evidence Reveals
Oscar W. Roper, an ex convict, ran a chain of loan schemes promising four percent loans. He promoted multiple firms including Realty Corporation of New Jersey and Realty Loan and Trust Fund, defrauding victim W. L. Slinkard of Bloomfield who testified in Newark.
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W. L. Slinkard
Bloomfield
Newark
N. J
Slinkard
Miller
Oscar W. Roper
Roper
Ohe
Realty Corporation of
New Jersey
Realty Loan and Trust Fund
Fraudulent loan scam swindled buyers through fake Realty ads
A victim recounts a nationwide swindle where agents of the Pour Per Cent Loan Company lured borrowers with promises of low interest and easy access to money. Fees, stock purchases, and fictitious corporation memberships were demanded, with false assurances of favorable appraisals and on call funds. Churches in Annapolis Indiana and Knoxville Tennessee were among those duped.
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Pour Per Cent
Realty Corporation of
New Jersey
Roper
SLO
California
Slinkard
Annapolis
Ind
Knoxville
Tenn
W C T U Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Moss Home
The W C T U will meet at the home of Mrs W M Moss on January 7 at 2 30 p m The program includes devotional exercises roll call reading of minutes current events and reports prayers and readings followed by new business and benediction Mrs Moss serves as secretary
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W.c.t.u
W. M. Moss
Everts
Emmaa Hill
Union Mra
Grismoure
Freeman and Hale Lead Possible Legal Notices
Freeman and Hale are named in a set of listed parties alongside McGriff Carmichael Coley Arthur Huffman Brosman. The fragmentary text indicates a legal or notice context with multiple individuals referenced in pairs.
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Thos. M. Freeman
Oka Hale
Allen McGriff
Lizzie Carmichael
Hiram K. Coley
Laura A. Arthur
Jason Huffman
Zalma J. Brosman
Wall Street Tactics On Treasury Money Injection
The Kansas City Times argues that $25 million from the treasury to boost stock values exposes Wall Street manipulation and stresses that national banks could meet liquidity needs without government bonds. It calls for stricter note-issue rules and criticizes treasury intervention as aiding speculation.
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Wall Street
Treasury
Gage
New York City
New York
Treasury Reserve
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Kansas City Times
A Needles War and its Avoidable Toll in the Philippines
The Boston Herald condemns the ongoing war in the Philippines as needless, arguing the United States could have secured its interests through proper policy and capable leadership in Manila, avoiding distrust and hatred that will linger long.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Boston Herald
Debate on presidential power and imperial policy in US
A St. Louis Republic commentary argues President McKinley should yield war powers to Congress over Cuba and the Philippines. It condemns executive overreach, praises constitutional prerogatives, and warns imperialism will cost money and lives. The piece critiques administration biases and calls for Congress to act as the people's representative.
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Scomby
Falippine Islands
Congress
United States
McKinley
Ins Party
Washington
White House
Cuba
Philippines
Boston
Codetoss
Ito
Cromwell
Allie
Mel Win Jey
Europe
St. Louis Republic
President McKinley's pardon power questioned by New York World
The New York World attacks President McKinley over broad pardons including bank wreckers and counterfeiters. It argues clemency was misused to rescue unjustly convicted criminals, urging restraint and citing alleged abuses of the pardon system in his administration.
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McWinley
Attac Ys
Tuo
Athey
Atel
Eeamiet
Alent
McKintey
N.Y
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