Republican Platform Critique Narrows in on Cuban Corruption
The Indianapolis News denounces McKinley’s civil service stance and questions the Philadelphia convention's platform. It criticizes the Cuban malfeasance plank as inadequate and urges voters to align with the Republican ticket or face no salvation.
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Gov
Roosevelt
McKinley
Philadelphia
Indianapolis News
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
McKinley Criticized For Political Style In Philadelphia Speeches
The Indianapolis News portrays McKinley as lacking political courage with no true leadership, saying he favors party expediency over conviction and aligns with bad party commercialization. It notes Democratic Bryan gains stem from opposition to legislative marketing and warns Bloomfield crowds who hiss at performances.
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Speaxina
McKinley
Indianapolis News
Philadelphia
Bryan
Democratic Party
Bloomfield
Opera
Bloomfield disturbances spark town reputational worry
Citizens fear a handful of youths visiting the town for a so called good time will tarnish Bloomfield’s name and shame law abiding residents. The piece also criticizes Republican reactions to Senator Fairbanks and the Neeley extradition bill as political posturing amid Cuban scandal coverage.
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Bloomfield
Fairbanks
Senate
Neeley
Rathbone
John W Kern Seen as Strong Democratic Governor Hope
The Indianapolis Journal reviews John W. Kern as the likely strongest Democratic nominee for Indiana governor with a solid record as legislator state official and lawyer. It praises his character courage and party loyalty while noting other strong ticket members and deeming the slate representative and creditable regardless of outcome.
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Republican
John W. Kern
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Kern
Democrats
Shively
Colonel Lawler
Horuff
Reading habit fades as patent medicine lure returns
Some claim they never read patent medicine ads yet keep a bottle of trusted remedies at home. The message urges trying a 4 10c trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion and stomach troubles. 50c and 1 sizes sold at Geo. E. Oravegs.
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Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Oravegs
Speech Extols Jefferson Expansion and Freedom over Aggression
In a Senate speech Senator Hoar of Massachusetts argues that U S territorial growth since Jefferson aligns with liberty not despotism. He contrasts expansion with McKinley policy and invokes the Jeffersonian seed parable to emphasize freedom over coercion and a rising Kingdom of God analogy.
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Senate
McKinley
Hoar
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
Edward Everett
South America
Europe
Agrén Burr
Republican Party
Roosevelts Rise and Republican Campaign Tricks
A compilation of political commentary discusses Roosevelt as vice president pick, Roosevelts and Hanna Platt maneuvers, and party strategy with calls for reform. It notes McKinley era tensions, civic service reform hopes, and an upcoming aggressive campaign with parade rhetoric and youth mobilization.
Political ad and Hanna critique from 1900 era
A political pamphlet condemns Hanna’s national influence and 1900 Republican strategy. It argues for Democratic unity to block empire policies, labeling Hanna as a party boss shaping McKinley politics and calling Hannaism a threat to the Republic. It cites Toledo druggists and Hall's remedies in contrast.
Endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Des Moines Customer
Mrs. E Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting obligations and hearty thanks to the makers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for 80 cases of cough lung trouble and whooping cough resolved with perfect satisfaction. For sale by Geo Cravens.
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Chamberlain
Doty
Des Moines
Iowa
Geo. Cravens
Self Cure After Doctors Fail With Rectal Fistula
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio cured himself after doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve, five boxes, advertised as the surest pile cure, at 25 cents per box, sold by J B Stalcup.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
J. B. Stalcup
Roosevelt Seen Likely Nominee for Vice Presidency
The piece notes Governor Roosevelt may be nominated by acclamation for vice president, a development seen as the convention’s sole spark. It recalls months of pressure from Hanna and the administration pressing him for the vice ticket, with Roosevelt repeatedly declining.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
Platt
Hanna
Republican National Organization
Irving Scott
California
Philadelphia
Indianapolis News
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised for stomach relief
A vintage ad promises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin cures constipation indigestion and other stomach and bowel troubles. It notes price options of $1 50 cents or 10 cents and directs readers to Geo E Cravens for details in June.
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Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Cravens
Cuban Scandals and Alleged Interference in Cuba
The Indianapolis News editorial warns voters about the Cuba investigation, alleging it was biased and halted to avoid implicating Rathbone, Heath, and Hanna. It notes Heath as a friend of Neely and claims central Cuban government favoritism influenced by political ties.
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Indianapolis News
Havanna
Slater
Rathbone
Perry Heath
Rathbone Heath
Hanna
Heath
Neely
Cuba
Electric Bitters Cure for Scrofula Highlighted
Dr. D B Cargile of Washita writes that four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs. Brewer of chronic scrofula with terrible sores on head and face after other doctors failed. The notice extols the tonic as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema, boils, ulcers, and liver kidney digestion, selling for 50 cents by J B Stalcup.
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D.B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
J. B. Stalcup
Catarrh of the Kidneys Claims Bright’s Disease Cure
Letters from readers describe rapid recovery from Bright’s disease after taking Peruna and Manalin. Testimonials praise symptom relief, reduced edema, restored appetite, and improved well being. The ad argues catarrh of the kidneys precedes Bright’s disease and urges early Peruna use for all organ catarrh.
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Mary A. Shear
Jennings
Bright
M’t’g Co
Columbus, C
Local Correspondence Reports Health Cure and Community Notes
A Shelby North Carolina reader promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a testimonial from Mrs Luther Lutz. The piece lists trial bottles and store availability, then passes along local items including visits, road work, trials, a mad dog scare fading, and a sheep attack incident. A Liveryman recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial on stomach relief.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
Wm. Collings
Cincinnati
Jesse Crow
John
Tanner
Sullivan County
Enoch Stone
A. Combs
Bedford
Sam Imhoff
Andy Combs
Northwest Center
Ira Burch
Elizabeth Combs
Gertrude Yoho
Linton
Sunny Point News Gathers Local Happenings
Sunny Point reports frequent rain flooding crops and waterlogged fields. Nearby residents including Dave Fry and Rex Holtsclaw suffer illness while Aaron Combs and Logan Fuller share local news and civic notes. A July gravel road election looms as the community cheers a possible project.
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Sunny Point
Dave Fry
David Fry
Dave
G. F. Brandon
Levi Fuller
Jennie Fry
Rex Holtsclaw
Francis Fry
Everet Stringfellow
Aaron Combs
Center
Old Ridgeport
Logan Fuller
Beech Creek
Logan
John Bingham
Ned Burge
Oscar
John Solsman
Bushrod
Cincinnati
Scithermere Brothers
Rose Bingham
Sunny
Bexter
Wheat crop fails as locals report weather woes
Iven HUBS at Tulip notes poor wheat yields this year. Homer Sims and Rob Chipman travel through the area while Theo Shertzer and family visit Heaton Ridge. Rob Sherizer roams Campground and Rob Shertzer hosts relatives. Chapel exercises draw large crowds. Minnie can supply more details.
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Iven
Tulip
Homer Sims
Fount Edwards
Vilas
Roy Buckner
Taylor Township
Rob Sherizer
Campground
Cums
Rob Chipman
Bethel
Rob Shertzer
Nees
Minnie
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National Civil Service Reform League
Indianapolis
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White House
Hernly
Republican State Committee
Empire
Hall
J. Coenry & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Lax
Westt & Trouax
Walpine, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Ate
United States
Party of Empire
St. Louis
John Sherman
Quay
Odds and
Yale
Congressman Dolliver
Rome
Congress
Blank
J. Brake
Petrolea
Ontario
Canada
J. N. Howard
Marble, Ark
Joe Evans
Iady
Wm. Heaton
Oliver Scott
Mrs. Iruheff
Ridgeport
M. G. Messick
Miller & McCardy
Ita pvidac-Ch Ee Wilson, Liveryman, Burgettsatown
Washington Co
Geo, Cravens
Herbert Slinkard
Neal’s
Ray
Bland
Meredith
Herman Ridge
Theo, Shertzer
Heaton Ridge
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