Bloomfield Democracy Roundup November 22 1900
Tax commission backs Governor salary hike to 8000 a year. McKinley assimilation quote contrasts with Czar era. Manila insurgents found within 35 miles as war touted finished. Bank robbery from Newport Kentucky nets 200000 and suspect fled. Astronomy department reports plotting about forty meteors from Bloomington and Bedford observations last Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Astronomy
the State University
Bloomington
Bedford
Benevolent assimilation under McKinley prompts armed clashes
Troops marching from Manila thirty five miles attacked a native force, killing fifty and wounding many. A Silver Republican meeting in Minneapolis discussed uniting with Democrats and planned to address county Silver Republicans with that aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Manila
Minneapolis
Discharged Puerto Rican Soldier Seeks Service Return
Russert B Harki son, honorably discharged from the Porto Rican service, asks for an order revocation to remain in service. He notes a possible motive tied to his father’s refusal to speak for McKinley.
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Lieet
Russert B. Harkison
McKinley
Democratic Shift Tied to Strategy in Greene County
A Linton Record report notes a Republican claim that Greene County swung Democratic due to Democratic campaign strategy. The observer cited large demonstrations in Linton and Stockton townships followed by activities in Jefferson and Richland to influence voters.
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Greene County
Linton
Stockton Township
Jefferson and
Richland
Courts Rule Tax On Municipal Franchises Valid
Judge Juparx Havauron of Daviess County Circuit Court rules that municipal franchises are subject to taxation. A Washington lighting franchise owner sold the asset to the city for 10000 dollars after seven years of ownership, with the Assessor taxing its value for that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juparx Havauron
Daviess County
Washington
Political balance shifts in Baltimore and Beaton in 1900 era
The text notes Baltimore backed McKinley by 5 000 and Beaton supported Bryan by 8 000 reflecting partisan trends. It discusses election law amendments on preserving counted ballots and considers the potential use of voting machines, noting bipartisan support for future adoption and potential benefits.
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Baltimore
McKinley
Beaton
Bryan
Testing machines before abandoning the old method
The writer asks if machines may not work as claimed and urges thorough testing of the new recording devices to ensure they accurately record votes before discarding the traditional method.
Postmaster General to Recommend End of Rural Free Delivery
Postmaster General Smith will urge Congress to abolish all fourth close post offices and Star route service and push nationwide Rural Free Delivery with a $4 million appropriation. Since inception three years ago the RFD has 2,500 routes, mainly in Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois, out of 76,000 U S post offices.
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Smith
Congress
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Republicans Aim to Curb Legislature This Winter
Republican leaders plan tight control on the upcoming session to minimize bills and avoid future political backlash. Temperance forces targeted abstaining liquor factions, while the Nickolson law remains a risk. The party seeks to placate trusts and avoid challenging the State platform pledges.
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Republican Party
Nickolson
Salt Trust Raises Salt Price Prompting Similar Cost to Sugar
The National Salt Company raised the price of salt from 110 to 250 per hundred pounds, suggesting salt could cost as much as sugar. The Indiana Farmer, labeled a farmer's paper, is accused of aiding McKinley and Hanna during the campaign under a nonpartisan cover. The piece questions fair treatment of Hanna, noting he had paid for campaign help and denying the existence of trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Salt Company
Salt Trust
Indiana Farmer
Hanna
McKinley
Indiana election amendments determined by vote rule
The article analyzes whether amendments passed in the election meet the required majority rule and lists totals by county district and cities. It discusses disputes since 1880 Supreme Court rulings and presents figures for and against both amendments, along with local county results and related political commentary.
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Supreme Court
Pulaski
Rusb
Vandeburg
Greene County and Sullivan Bar Honor Judge Moffett Upon Retirement
The Greene County Bar and Sullivan County Bar pass resolutions praising Judge William W. Moffett for 51 years of service on the bench. They commend his integrity, industry, and impartial rulings and express confidence in his future as a lawyer.
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Judge Moffett
Greene County Bar
William W. Moffett
14Th Judicial Circuit
A. G. Cavins
Greene County
Bell
Moffett
Belt
Isaac H. Kelley
Chas. D. Hunt
Robert Taylor
William R Nesbit
Sullivan Circuit Court
John Kidd obituary pioneer Christian elder dies at 80
John Kidd of Cashocton County Ohio born October 15 1820 died November 16 1900 aged 80 married Rachel Frater December 15 1844 six sons three daughters survived by mother and six sons. He joined the Christian church in 1853 later the Church of God lived a Christian life. He endured early settler hardships and suffered la grippe and lung trouble before passing with faith in a celestial greeting.
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John Kidd
Ohio
Cashocton County
Rachel Frater
Christian Church
Frater School
Church of God
Father Kidd
la Grippe
Earth
Celestial City
Father
God
Death and Fire News From Lyons Area
Obituary notes Edith Hivbets born 1882 in Lit died November 7 1900 of consumption at Lyons after a five year Christian life. Interred Mt Zion cemetery Lyons. Fire destroyed a barn owned by Mrs Hill with Chas Johnson occupant damaging hay car and oats. no insurance. An advertising line touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day for 25 cents.
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Elith Hivbets
Daniel Hivbets
Lit
Lyons
John W
Mary F. Sandy
Redlands
Cal
M. E. Church
Mt. Zion
Faur
Edith
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