Democratic Second District Convention Set for Bedford
The Democratic congressional convention for the Second district will meet in Bedford on May 29, 1900 at 2 p m to nominate a candidate for Congress. Representation is one delegate per 200 votes or fraction over 100 for John B. Stoll in 1896, totaling 121 delegates spread across counties. Parks M. Martin is district chairman.
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Bedford
Congress
Congressional Committee
John B. Stoll
Cuban post office scandal widens with embezzlement and officials linked
The Cuba post office scandal grows worse as embezzled funds and officials involved rise. Doubts mount on punishment and action, with the administration facing embarrassment and the party likely to lose votes beyond what is already conceded.
Kean Announces Governor Run. Kern Emerges as Standout Candidate
Joan W. Kean enters the Democratic race for Governor prompting Tom Taggart to exit. The speaker hails Kern as the state's strongest Democrat, finest orator, and top campaigner and predicts a Durbin challenge would amuse and gratify Democrats. Greene County urged to vote fully for John W. Kern.
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Joan W. Kean
Tom Taggart
Kern
Durbin
Greene County
John W. Kern
Clarke Plays Political Card Stuns Montana Power Players
BenaTor Clarke of Montana resigned as the Republican senate moves to unseat him. While the governor was out of state the lieutenant governor, a Clarke ally, re appointed him. Clarke’s move outwits the senate and thwarts the governor’s plan.
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BenaTor Clarke
Montana
Senate
Clarke
Porto Rico policy and McKinley supporters unify stance
The piece argues that both friends and opponents of Mr. McKinley denounce the Puerto Rico question while his advisors stick to the administration’s policy. It contends that yielding on any key point leads to defeat, and notes the legislature’s independence is theoretical, controlled by the executive and Republicans in Congress align with the president’s wishes.
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Porto Rico
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Congress
Independence of the Supreme Court and the nation’s fate
A long critique argues that insular possessions lack citizenship and constitutional reach, challenging McKinley’s policy and warning the court may bow to money power. It condemns imperial ventures, questions prosperity, and depicts farmers crushed by trusts and taxes while mortgage burdens rise.
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Supreme Court
Cuba
United States
Mr. McKinley
United States Supreme Court
Charles Sumner
McKinley
Bankers gain from bond bill while common people pay
In a speech delivered in Los Angeles on April 10 1900 W J Bryan attacks a new bond bill he says lets banks deposit bonds in effect taking face value in bank notes then drawing interest on the same bond while ordinary citizens lose access to the same benefits. He accuses the Republican party of favoring aggregated wealth over the rights of the majority claiming the bill creates a permanent debt.
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Republican Party
W. J. Bryan
Los Angels
Cal
Political editorial critiques Prosperity labeling by Republicans
A Republican organ dubs all occupations as prosperous while individuals know their own wealth status and may not share chorus of thanks for prosperity. The piece argues against collective expressions of prosperity despite party framing.
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Statisticians
Not Guilty in Larceny Case and Civil Docket Shifts
Summary of court actions includes William T. Beck acquitted of larceny. Multiple damage suits dismissed or moved to Sullivan, Owen, or other counties. Marital cases result in divorce, name changes, and custody orders. Damages awards total 4000 in one case involving Matilda Martin vs Monon Road and others.
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William T. Beck
Joseph Hughes
Eli Stalcup
Mary Buck
Summit Coal Co
Sullivan County
Allela LL Alexander
James Hosdettler
George McCrary
Thomas Patterson
Owen County
Matilda Sherwood
Jesse Sherwood
Matilda Pope
George McCreery
Maude L. Gwinn
Charles Gwinn
William L. Gwinn
Mary J. Gwinn
Matilda Martin
Monon Road
Perry, Matthews, Buskirk Stone Co
Joseph M. Britton
Jacob B. Young
Bent Gooden
Uriah Realer
James Fuller
John Nash
William Sample
M. Greenberry McIntosh
Harlan Resler
William D. Wright
William A. Booker
Ira Arthur
George Nash
Ira Wright
Losses Reported for I and V Road in 1899
Supt Mansfield reported to the board that the I and V railroad suffered a net loss of more than 88000 for the year ending Dec 21 1899. He attributed the loss to extensive improvements. New directors named are James MeeCrea J T Brook James Wood W R Barnes J F Miller H H Hannah and H Darlington.
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes comfort for weary feet
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful smarting swollen feet and growing nails. It relieves corns bunions sweating callouses and tired aching feet. It makes new shoes feel easy. Sold at druggists and shoe stores. Ky mail 25c in stamps. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Dixon area notes steady activity amid illnesses and farming
Dixon correspondence reports Emery Conder sick at home and a string of visits across Dixon and nearby towns. Residents like Nick Dixon, Otis Brinson, and several families are noted with farming, planting delays, and harvest concerns. Wheat failure, rodent and growth issues affect corn, while merchants offer low prices.
Local notes from the village on visits and events
George Wilson visited last Friday and Philip Stranger walked our streets on Monday. Mamie Peterson suffers typhoid fever. Orphus Page and friend visited Joe Quinby last Sunday. Love Ferguson and wife visited relatives on Indian Creek. Uncle James Hudson passed through the village last Saturday. James Cooper and wife visited near Koleen Sunday. Dan Riddle and wife of Bloomfield visiting Joe Sparks. Preaching planned at Long schoolhouse next Saturday and Sunday night. Emma Freeman called on Allie Jones. A Combs and wife visiting Mrs Combs mother. Ella Price returned from Newberry Thursday. B S Brandon and Clyde Yoho attended the Bloomington grand show last Thursday. Mrs Julia Isenhower visiting her mother. Ezra Corwin passed through Sunday evening going south. Fred Rush passed through Sunday evening. Otney Price at Bloomington college gave a pleasant call last Saturday.
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George Wilson
Philip Stranger
Mamie Peterson
Orphus Page
Joe Quinby
Love Ferguson
Indian Creek
James Cooper
Koleen
Dan Riddle
Bloomfield
Joe Sparks
Long School House
Emma Freeman
Lyons
Allie Jones
A. Combs
Combs
Jonathan Noel
Ella Price
Newberry
B.S. Brandon
Clyde Yoho
Bloomington
Julia Isenhower
Indian Territory
Henry Long
North Beech Creek Community Notes and Obituary
Dry weather limits corn planting while residents visit relatives across Beech Creek area. Names include James M Noel, J H Noel, Ezra Lewis, Robert Conway, Blanch Boruff, Jeasie Hickem, Bessie Noel, Don Stultz, A L Stultz, H H McHaley, Mrs Sarah Reed, Jackson Ham, Lee Livingstone, Joseph Hickem, Effie Bruner, Floyd Reed, Emily Carpenter, Mrs Carley Noel, Mrs Mary Isom, George Coley, Calvin Reed, James Coley. Died in Adel Ind, James Coley, age sixty, Civil War veteran and Odd Fellows member buried at Troy cemetery. left wife and one son.
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James M. Noel
J. H. Noel
Fairplay
Ezra Lewis
Vilas
Robert Conway
Blanch Boruff
Jeasie Hickem
Bessie Noel
Don Stultz
Spencer
A. L. Stultz
H. H. McHaley
MeVille
Sarah Reed
Jackson Ham
Lee Livingston
Newark
Joseph Hickem
Effie Bruner
Floyd Reed
Dixon
Emily Carpenter
Adel
Carley Noel
Mary Isom
Marco
George Coley
Calvin Reed
Farmer
Beech Creek
Hendricksville
Ind
James Coley
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Troy Cemetery
Preaching Morals, Practicing Immor ality in Massachusetts Politics
The Atlanta Constitution notes Senator Hoar mirrors McKinley era politics by condemning imperialism yet supporting his party. It condemns his alleged hypocrisy as virtuous rhetoric while aligning with Republicans who act contrary to justice and liberty, calling this a vicious, vacuous form of statesmanship.
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Senator Hoar
McKinley
Republican Party
Massachussetts
Hoar
Atlanta Constitution
Notable Local Guests and Travelers Visit Bloomfield
A long list of residents and visitors travel between Bloomfield and nearby towns this week. Officials, merchants, and citizens including Dr Bud Sherwood, Joe Moss, J L Cravens, Col A G Cavins, and many others were seen in town or on trips to Indianapolis, Sullivan, Owensboro, and Evansville.
Local Notes On Farming and Travel From Worthington to Newark
George Kindred spent Saturday at Worthington as farmers plant corn. Bill Lawhead was in Bloomfield on business last Friday. Ben Arthur of Newark visited Ferguson Tuesday on business. Harlan Resler searched for sheep here last Wednesday. Me Haley and wife of Me Ville visited Guns Britton last Sunday. Nolen Guston is improving after a troubled spell. Luther Fry returned Friday to see his parents from the river work. Mell Britton of North Beech Creek helped brother Guss finish planting corn last Friday and Saturday.
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Emery Conder
Maggie Rector
Switz City
Isabe Snyder
Worthington
Otis Brinson
Dugger
Dixon
Nick Dixon
Linton
T. E. Bridwell
Lyons
Anna Nail
Eiston
Fidelity Nursery
Bill Lawhead
Bloomfield
Ben Arthur
Newark
Ferguson
Harlan Resler
Join MeHaley and
Wife
MeVille
Guns Britton
Nolen Guston
Luther Fry
Mell Britton
North Beech Creek
Guss
Local Notes Include Court, Visits and New Blacksmith Shop
Squire Rogers held court at Ja sonville Monday. Ely Truit and family visited friends in Smith township Sun. Miss Sadie Truit of Coffey post office Clay county visited her uncle Ely Truit Saturday. D. M. Bonham has his new blacksmith shop completed and is ready to do all kinds of up to date work.
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Squire Rogers
Jasonville
M. E
Embery
Ely Truit
Smith Township
Sadie Truit
Coffey
Clay County
D. M. Bonham
Test Your Eyes At Starcup's Drug Store
W E Iuman offers eye testing with an expert occulist at Starcup's drug store. Get spectacles through this arrangement and have your vision checked.
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W. E. Iuman
Starcup
American Poultry Mixture touted as cure all for cholera
An old advertisement warns poultry owners that cholera roup and gapes devastate flocks and cost thousands. The American Poultry Mixture is claimed to cure late stage cholera and roup and prevent spread, with a money back guarantee and a $50 prize for any uncured case. Buyers are urged to act quickly and send $1 for a sample box if their druggist does not stock it.
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Pidce IR Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
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