Noah Brown deputy question and party rhetoric
The piece argues for a Democratic victory and urges voters to attend candidate speakings by Hex. Wat. D. Bynum at Lirton and Joan C. Ropinson in multiple towns, while criticizing Republican Andrew Humphreys and warning of alleged voter suppression and political manipulation across Indiana and Greene county. It reflects a partisan call to action with references to Georgia and Florida outcomes and a wreath presentation for Humphreys.
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People’s Party
Georgia
Tom Watson
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Alabama
Arkansas
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Knox
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Center Township
Smith Township
Center
Indiana Labor Laws and Book Trusts Debate
A political broadcast-like summary discusses Indiana labor history and opposition to free school books. It critiques Republican and Democratic stances, accusing VanBuskirk of inconsistent pledges and aligning with book trusts for profits. It contrasts him with Humphreys and references Greene County profits.
Campaign pamphlet attacks VanBuskirk tax plan in Greene County
The piece argues a proposed deduction of indebtedness from property assessments is unconstitutional unless railroads and corporations are equally exempt. It cites Greene County figures showing railroads and Telegraph Telephone firms would pay more under the old law, and accuses VanBuskirk of misrepresentation while urging support for Andy Humphreys.
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Indiana
van Buekirk
Office of Auditor of State
Mr. VanBuskirk
Greene County
Henest Andy Humphreys
Railroad Tax Clash and Local Election Push in Indiana
In Grovne county a candidate, VanBuskirk, seeks a legislative seat arguing railroads are undertaxed. The piece cites M. Ingalls of the Big Four opposing certain Democrats over tax valuations, discusses party strategy, and notes court costs and county fee changes affecting taxpayers.
Van Buskirk backs Fairbanks on free school books
The piece argues Mr. Van Buskirk should not campaign to join the legislature to vote for Fairbanks on free school books. It notes a current contract blocks any free book law until expiration and warns that time will decide the issue, labeling the move as political petty foging.
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Vanbuskirk
van Buskirk
Fairbanks
Democratic candidates push for low taxes in county race
The text urges voting for Democratic county commissioner hopefuls who promise debt reduction and an economical administration, aiming to lower taxes if elected.
Greene county tax increases under new law examined
Emerson Sport debunks the Greene county tax rise for 1891, detailing a total increase of 29,810.63 over 1890 driven largely by local levies. The piece compares county, township, school, and railroad taxes, notes school revenue receipts from the state, and argues only a minor rail tax rise is tied to the new law. It also mentions a soldiers monument levy and endorsements of opposing candidates in the 1892 campaign.
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Jarry
Greene County
Greene
Board of Commissioners
Emerson Sport
Magnificent She Go aims for prizes in early contest reading
An old elabored contest blurb invites readers to answer questions about a reading of the Independence with a chance to win two roundtrip tickets to Chicago and World’s Fair entries plus dinnerware prizes. Readers must mail fifteen two cent stamps for a six month subscription and prize details include a special opera glass set. winner lists will appear in October.
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Imust
Hellome Joel
California
Florida
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Manhattan
Chieusro
Obituary of Ales Thesans Thomas in Mewberry
Obituary notes the death of Ales Thesans Thomas wife of John Thomas of Mewberry Tad aged forty years four months and seventeen days after two years of illness from pneumonia and pulmonary consumption. She leaves a husband and son with siblings and relatives, was a devout Christian baptized and confirmed in the M B church, trusted in Jesus, and was buried at Sampson Chapel cemetery after a large funeral gathering.
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Atlaine Thesans
John Thomas
Mewberry
Tad
Thomas
Dong Rad
Tane
Ananda Bleehem
Sidiana
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Bayer
Newry
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Sampson Chapel
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