Republicans not unanimous on McKinley tariff stance
The article reports intra party opposition to McKinley’s tariff plan, highlighting Ohio leaders such as Colonel A. L. Conger and major outlets like the Akron Beacon. It notes Republican conventions showing anti McKinley sentiment and suggests a shift toward tariff revision downward while Democrats face expected defeat in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ohio
Akron Beacon
A. L. Conger
Republican National Committee
Kansas
Committee On
Akron
Paria Journal
Tariff Debate Highlights Lamp Chimney Makers Solid Wages
The article contrasts free trade producers with tariff protected glass trusts noting lamp chimney manufacturers keep steady work and wages. It cites George A. Macbeth of Pittsburgh as a world leading maker who argues against protection and foresees cheaper production with free raw materials. It also mentions McKinley tariff politics and a Paris effort to publish Marshal Mac Mahon memoirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
George A. Macbeth
Pittsburg
Macbeth
Germany
Huntington Democrat criticizes Branyan over Steele canvass
In Huntington, the Democrat condemns attorney James Branyan for predicting Major Steele’s district majority and for airing disaffected Democrats. The piece says Branyan misrepresents local sentiment, urges disclosure of opposing names, and vows Democrats will rally to increase Martin’s lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Branyan
Huntington
Hartford City Times
Branyan
Huntington County
Martin
Difference of Noggin on Washington and Third Parties
Sam JuNe s remarks attack third parties and Washington, arguing the law is fine but the nation’s drivers are the issue. He contends borrowing rates, wealth distribution, and political reform split the republic, claiming if wealth were evenly divided, disparities would soon reappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Washington
United States
Sam Junes
National Salutes and Gun Figures by Post
The August Latics Home Journal notes a national salute of 21 guns for Army and Navy, a 21 gun presidential salute on arrival or departure, a 19 gun salute for the Vice President and Senate President, 17 guns for governors and key officials, and 15 guns for the Assistant Secretary of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Union
Senate
Congress
Latics Home Journal
Real estate transfers recorded in Liberty township notes
Transfers filed with Recorder W F Goynes include Mary L A Metts to Cordelia May Helms in Bluffton for 350 dollars. Ceella Thomas to Rhioda C Singer on parts of Tappy and Poneto lots. Mathias Gaskill et al to Peter France in Liberty township. Sarah Smith to Peter France in Liberty township for 500 dollars. Peter Gaskill to Peter France in Liberty township for 261 dollars. and mentions of other transfers in same period with names Mary Ann Entek and Margaret Stahl among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Goynes
Mary L
Cordelia May Helms
Iniot
Townley
South Wad
Bluffton
Ceella Thomas
Rhioda
Jacob
Mary ‘Ann Entek
Eckereek Township
Margaret Stahl
Peter France
Liberty
Ecs
Peter Gaskill
Elections by Sunday Rule Across Europe Highlighted
United States uses more than 200000 postal cards daily. France Belgium and other European nations hold elections on Sundays. Canada reports 20 year divorces totaling 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Tocsin or bust and drought affects crops in our area
The item notes dry weather threatening potatoes and corn, onion crops thriving in 8 mile marsh, grain threshers busy with wheat and oats, and a large upcoming shipment. It mentions Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Roberts visiting, Decatur militia passing through, and local families including Clara and Walter Johnson visiting Wilshire Ohio. BM Blue yielded 2200 bushels plus 20 bushels clover seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocsin
Pagney
Emmaus
Craigville
8 Mile
Porter
Roberts
Ossian
Rev. Johnson
Decatur
Clara
Walter Johnson
Wilshire Ohio
S. Kunkel
Arvilla Reed
Markle
BM. C. Blue
Wiliamsport
Pugney
Chas. Elmore
Ft.Wayne
Adam Dowty
Local Craigville Notes of Social Visit and Incidents
Craigville social items include Dr Huffman entertaining guests, Ettie Watkins visiting Mrs Pyle, and visits by Warren Christ's family from Ohio. Naaman Christ suffered a facial injury, a child of Dave Hartman was ill but improving, and a plastering contractor was struck by a horse leaving several stitches. An ice cream party occurred at Mat Crump's north of Craigville and a fresh cow is for sale through J M Pyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Huffman
Milton Reed
Warren Christ
Ettie Watkins
J. M. Pyle
Craigville
Pete Baumgardner
Mr. Davison
Tocsin
Simon Julian
Dave Hartman
Naaman Christ
Mat Crump
George Humerhouse
Anna Beach
Bluffton
Haley
Mt. Zion. BY WHITE FOOT. Drilling on local farms and new builds.
The Standard drills well No. 1 on the J. F. Pond farm and plans a power station on John Minnich's farm. Elijah Huffman lays a foundation for a new dwelling and Isaac Neff considers Montpelier carriage work. Tockwood & Patterson install No. 5 on Henry Huffman's farm. A baby girl arrives to the Rogers family Saturday. Well No. 4 begins on the J. B. Shadle farm near Morrison oil farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Pond
William Gaiser
John Minnich
Elijah Huffman
Isaac Neff
Montpelier
Tockwood & Patterson
Henry Huffman
Gladden
William Rogers
J. B. Shadle
Morrison Oil Farm
Oil wells and farming mix at Morrison farm center
On Elijah Morrison’s farm near this place several wells are already pumping with a rig planned for a new eleventh well. The nearby Standard begins a wildcat two miles north and a power station will allow one man to operate multiple wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah’ Morrison
Henry Huffman
Morrison Farm
Isaac Neff
Warren Normal School
J. B. Merriman
Valparaiso
W. I. Clingenpeel
John Morrison
Pugney Pointers Oil Well Update and Community Notes
The column reports social visits among locals in Bluffton and surroundings. Jethro Potter and wife shared time at Albert Soward's, and several townsfolk attended a picnic in Williamsport. An oil well near the area halted operations briefly as water forced casing pulls, with the well now about 700 feet deep. Five dollars is offered to the first woman to climb the derrick. locals discuss personal plans and arrivals, including a new baby and visits to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sowards
Matt Perry
Lulu Masterson
Will Hetrick
S. Dessie
Jethro Potter
Mkreps
Albert Soward
Lancaster Chapel
Iola Wasson
Maggie Wibel
Williamsport
Jack Gerrard
Ella Gilland
Hubbard
M. P. Rockwell
Clem Blue
Frank Wisner
Bluffton
Aaron Wisner
Fred Blue
Florence Johnston
Decatur
M. J. Markley
Eva Hoover
Bertha Sowards
Muncie
Will Kunkel
Will Little
Belle Henry
Ethel Sowards
Drummond Lightning Remedy Promises Life Savings
An advertisement warns heart and muscle rheumatism endangers life and urges purchase of Drummond's Lightning Remedy. It offers two large bottles for $5 via mail order from 48 Maiden Lane New York and seeks agents, while noting Thibet's population of 4 000 000.
Beverage Alcohol Content Rules Quoted
The note states that each pint of port sherry or Madeira contains four ounces of alcohol while a pint of champagne has three ounces. It outlines the varying alcohol content across wine fortified and sparkling varieties.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promise Health Benefits
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring appetite and purifying blood with universal testimonials. Hood's Pills claimed to cure liver ills biliousness jaundice indigestion and sick headache. Patti displays a compact gold watch measuring about three quarters of an inch in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Patti
Free Trial Offers for Dr. King's Discovery and Pills
Advertises free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery and New Life Pills from IT. E. Bucklen & Co. Chicago. Submit name to receive samples and a health guide free at Andrius C. Deam's drugstore. Also notes California has the most artesian wells with one county claiming 457 wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Andrius C. Deam
Norris English Stable Liniment Sold By J. E. Sturgis
Norris English Stable Liniment claims to remove lumps swellings and sores and to treat rheumatism scratches and deformities. It is priced at 50 cents and one dollar and is associated with a famous English veterinary surgeon. The Niagara Falls erosion note appears as a separate observation about rock wear.
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Norris English
J. E. Sturgis
Greatest on Earth Drummond Medicine Ad
James M. Brooks of Washington Ave St Louis says he suffered rheumatism for years until using Drummond's Lightning Comedy and was fully restored. The ad claims it is the greatest on earth and offers two bottles for five dollars with a one month treatment. Agent wanted.
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James M. Brooks
Washington Ave
St. Louis
Drummond
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
New York
Distemper and Cough Cure Offered by Wells Medicine Co
Distemper and Cough Cure claims to prevent and quickly cure distemper and coughs in horses, sheep, and dogs. One dose prevents, one bottle cures in three to six days. Breeders’ testimonials and a Treatise are offered by Wells Medicine Co, LaFayette, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Medicine Co
LaFayette
Indiana
Friction of Rain Said to Be Real Cause of Light
An electrical engineer asserts there are solid reasons to believe rain friction drives light. He argues that atmospheric interactions produce photons rather than traditional emission from matter, challenging common explanations.
The Great American Remedy Promises Cough and Lung Cures
The advertisement extols a remedy for coughs and lung diseases promising cures after other medicines fail. It claims widespread success and notes a price of 25 cents at J E Sturgis located at 2313m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sturgis
Souvenir Portfolio Offer for World’s Columbian Exposition
Readers are urged to send fifteen cents and their address to receive prepaid the Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition. The item normally costs fifty cents but is offered cheaply, with a refund of stamps if not satisfied. Unrelated note mentions a Salisbury well reputedly switching from cold to hot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Buckles & Co
Chicago
Salisbury
N. C
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Cure
Intelligent readers accept blood purity as key to health and Hood's Sarsaparilla touted to cleanse blood and cure scrofula rheumatism dyspepsia catarrh and related ills. It argues vegetable remedies are safer than quinine. Austria orders 2814 policemen to learn telegraphy.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sale Notice
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and eruptions. Cures piles or no pay required. Guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price 29 cents per box. Sold by Charles C Deam.
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Charles C. Deam
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Canada
Lualaba
Foxy
Mt. Zion
Thibet
H.G. Arnold
California
State
The
Falls of
Niagara
Dr. Wells New Cough Cure
Austria
Bucklen
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