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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
2
The Bluffton Banner notes weekly publication in Bluffton Indiana with office in Morrow Block. It lists subscription and mailing terms, payment rules, and a policy that issues are not sent without order. date shown is Wednesday December 16 1903.
J Eb Schwartz announces candidacy for Rock Creek township assessor subject to Democratic primary decision. F M Folk runs for Union township trustee subject to Democratic primary.
Nottingham Township resident T. A. N. Burgess announces candidacy for assessor and township trustee subject to the Democratic primary decisions. Voters are advised of the pending party process and Burgess’ intent to seek the offices.
United States Steel Corporation will enforce a new wage scale on January 1, cutting 5 to 20 percent for about 150,000 workers. The company payroll in the previous year ran to 168,127 employees with total wages of 120 million dollars. Notices were issued October 1 to allow the reductions to take effect as scheduled. The Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers will be asked to concede when the new scale is drafted, as some contracts extend beyond January 1. The report notes railroads derive far more revenue from freight than passenger traffic.
Major General MacArthur, in Honolulu, warned war with Germany is probable, stressing Hawaii’s strategic importance and the need for a strong National Guard. The report, via Colonel Jones to Governor Carter, could not be verified, with officials doubting the prediction and seeking a formal explanation.
Ossian praises Hon George W Cromer for aiding two new rural routes Nos 2 and 3 for Ossian and discusses post office plans The Ossian News notes Cromer’s direct contact with constituents while urging attention to disaffected districts The Texas chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy thanks the President for supporting secession and Perry S Heath is likely to remain Republican national committee secretary The President argues new navy is needed and the issue is strenuous debate.
The Commercial Tribune questions Roosevelt’s potential impact in the 1904 race, citing New York defections and urging public awareness of electoral risks. It links postal reforms to national reform, arguing for one cent postage, parcel post, and curb on second class abuses to aid voters and the postal system.
To men’s shoes sizes 514 to 12 priced at 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50. Men’s dress shoes listed at 3.00 350 4.00 5.00. Always glad to show goods.
Crawford and Trenton Rock Oil Co of Mt Carmel Ind reports a Saturday oil strike near the Andy Souza farm in Wells county Nottingham township. The ad copy lists various goods including mens pants at 98 1 2 cents, brushes, and pictures, with promotional notes from Walmer Engeler and Stout's drug store and mentions a Terrell trial history book offer.
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