Moss and Miers feud over Greene county congress nominee
Bloomfield editor Moss claims votes for him were counted for Miers at Vincennes. The Shoals News defends Moss, disputes fraud claims, and argues Greene county Democrats will settle the nomination locally. The piece defends Moss’s log cabin campaign and critiques Miers and rival candidates.
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Greene County
Wm. Moss
The
Democrat
Bloomfield
Robert W. Miers
Vincennes
Washington
Moss
Miers
Washington Herald
Daviess County
Herald
Old Greene
Congress
C. E. Davis
W. M. Moss
Will Slinkard
Davis
Davia
John L. Brett
Dubois County
Monroa
Aiken
Sullivan
Greene
Hacker
RB. W. Miers
Col. Matson
George W. Cooper
Mr. Miers
Indiana
Washinton
the Herald
Old Town
Slinkard
Shoals
Aristocrata
Jesus
Shall the Republic Continue in the Campaign Debate
A Lafayette Journal analysis argues the 1900 campaign centers on whether the United States can remain a republic. It claims Republicans seek imperial power through McKinley and warns of despotism abroad and at home if Congress backs expansive dispatches to the Philippines. The piece frames this as a direct test of the republic’s continuance.
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Republican Party of America
Republic
Representative Weeks
Congress
McKinley
Phillipines
Spooner
Beveridge
Lincoln
Grant
Orient
United States
House
Senate
Formosa
China
Siam
Japan
America
Weeks
Democratic state committee reelects Parks M. Martin as chairman
The Democratic state committee has reorganized with the reelection of Parks M. Martin as chairman. The piece urges supporters to maintain zeal for the party and to bolster organization and vigilance to redeem Indiana under his leadership.
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Tne
Democratic State Committee
Parks M. Martin
Democratic Party
Indiana
Wartime Rally Call Prompts Cadre to Join Fight
Under Parks M. Martin leadership a call to arms urges men to enlist and stand for the country. The message frames defiance against fear and delays, urging courage and action in the nation’s hour of need.
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Parks M. Martin
Greene County Democrats urged to organize before election
The writer urges Greene county Democrats to elect new committeemen immediately, arguing Republicans are already active and delaying will cost the county. January is nearly over with no action, and the piece warns that success hinges on timely organization.
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Greene County
Lepublicans
Health warning urges universal smallpox vaccination
A countywide alert states smallpox is present but few cases in Greene County yet. It warns every town and school district is at risk and calls for immediate vaccination of all residents to crush the disease, with diet and care reducing danger in mild cases.
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Greene County
Democratic Platform Perceived as a Republican Jest
The Chicago Dispatch mocks Republican efforts to frame the Democratic platform for 1900. It argues Republicans cannot dictate Democratic issues and that Democrats will choose their own ground, with campaign battles not starting until mid 1900.
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Chicago Dispatch
Aldrich
Cost of Imperialism and the Manila Uprising
The Chicago Democrat attacks McKinley over sixteen months of American rule in Manila and in the countryside. It cites 1,323 American deaths and says 390 million dollars have been spent with 50 million more debt pending. It questions the costs and calls for an end to imperial policy.
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McKinley
Manila
Cuerrilla
Chicago Democrat
New Leaders Portraits Spark Indianapolis Press Spotlight
The Democrat credits the Indianapolis Press for appearing on its first page with pictures of the new leaders, highlighting the Enterprising, excellent daily’s contribution to the coverage.
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Democrat
Indianapolis Press
New Daily
Lost Her Charley A Vincennes Marriage Ends In Abandonment
The Vincennes Commercial reports a Greene county couple married in Vincennes. Charles J. McGriffin of Lyons Ind married Nancy Schafer of Marco Ind. He allegedly abandoned her after the ceremony, keeping her money and losing the first roll of cash at poker. The bride, now Mrs. McGriffin, says she gave him 75 dollars and previously 25 dollars, while a supposed brother claimed the groom went out after drinking and would return sober.
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Vincennes
Greene County
Greene
Charles J. McGriffin
Lyons
Ind
Nancy Schafer
Marco, Ind
McGriffin
Avenue Hotel
Marco
Itia
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proves Effective
Pierson drug store manager confirms strong demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as la grippe season drives sales. Five bottles sold to a single customer with high satisfaction due to rapid relief and throat healing. George E. Cravens advertises availability. January sale notes.
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Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
South Chicago Daily Cabinet
George E. Cravens
Indian Springs to Get $250,000 Resort Improvements
J. R. Walsh, president of the Southern Indiana railroad, has purchased Indian Springs and will spend about $250,000 on a new hotel and improvements. The plan aims to elevate Indian Springs as a major health resort and boost passenger business. Shoals merchants visited Indianapolis to discuss extending the Southern Indiana through Shoals to Evansville, connecting with the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern and opening coal fields. The railroad hopes Chicago to Indian Springs through trains and competes with Monon to keep French Lick Springs prominent.
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J. R. Walsh
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railroad
Indian Springs
Walsh
Indiana
Evansville
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Southern Indiana
Monon
French Lick Springs
Terre Haute Express
Keep Your System Open to Fight Colds Says Dr Caldwell
Advice to prevent colds by keeping the body in good condition. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promoted as a pleasant stomach remedy. Trial sizes 10c for 10 doses, large sizes 50c and 1 at Geo E Craves, druggist. Jan
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