Roosevelt and Parker Compete as States Shift in Campaign
The piece argues West Virginia leans Republican despite past wins by Cleveland and McKinley while Maryland tilts Democratic. It notes Roosevelt’s weaker appeal compared to Parker, and cites rising Democratic momentum and financial backing hints from Morgan interests influencing Indiana and the Parker campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virinia
Cleveland
Hancock
Tilden
McKinley
Parker
West Virginia
Henry G. Davis
Davis
Texas
West
Virginia
Maryland
Judge Parker
United States
Rooosevelt
White House
McKisey
New S ¥ York
Roosevelt
New York Times
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Star
Republican State ‘Committee
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Indiana
New York
J. Pierpont ‘Morgan
Democratic Unity in Parker and Davis Support Amid GOP Split
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Democrats are unified behind Parker and Davis with no intra party fights left. It notes strong opposition to Roosevelt and predicts possible victory this fall if Democrats act, urging delegates to attend state and congressional conventions and organize against Cromer methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Parker
Davis
Roosevelt
United Action
Mndianapolis Sentinel
Cromer
Crom
Republican Party
Sullivan foes Bryan in Chicago Democratic meeting clash
The Fort Wayne Sentinel comments on Roger Sullivan the Illinois Democratic committeeman and Hopkins faction opposing Colonel Bryan. It recalls Sullivan's delegate disputes with Bryan before the national convention and notes Bryan’s strong oratory. The piece implies Sullivan acts alone and the Chicago Chronicle may back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sullivan
Colonel Bryan
Chicago
Mr. Sullivan
Ilinois
Sullivan
Bryan
The
Platte
Rogger
Chicago Chronicle
Chronicle
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Sayre Says Senate Candidates Unfit in Wabash
Warren G. Sayre of Wabash criticizes all contenders for Fairbanks’ seat at Republican state headquarters. He praises George W. Steele as honest and notes Steele left Congress after sixteen years in poverty. Sayre denies any candidacy and says his only goal was the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Sayre
Wabash
United States Senate
Charles W. Fairbanks
Mr. Sayre
Republican
George W. Steele
Congress
Republican Party
Church petitions spark clash over Ed Butler case
Attorney Folk of St. Louis criticizes church supporters who back a benefactor accused of corruption. He rejects leniency for Ed Butler, arguing no liberal gifts excuse wrongdoing and St. Peter would deny admission at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Folk
St. Louis
Heaven’s Gates
St. Peter
Ed Butler
Indiana campaign to hear nation’s orators on the stump
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette notes Democrats will dominate the oratorical stage in Indiana with speakers like Bryan Cochran Towne and others. The roster includes John Sharp Williams Senators Bailey Daniel Carmack Culberson Williams Jennings Bryan Towne Cochran Gray Olney Clark Harmon Carlisle Beckham Rose and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bryan
Cochran
Towne
John Sharp Williams
Joe Bailey
John W. Daniel
Carmack
Culberson
William Jennings Bryan
Charles A. Towne
W. Bourke Cochran
George Gray
Richard Olney
Champ Clark
Judson Harmon
John G. Carlisle
Governor Beckham
Mayor Rose
Fort Wayne Journal- Gazette
Federal officials ready for rein inspection of steamboats
The New York Trismine reports officials plan a rein inspection of steamboats amid laid up vessels under the Inspector General of Commerce and Labor. It questions whether those responsible for the Slocum incident will face punishment and notes Hearst’s firm support for the ticket at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Trismine
Department of Commerce and Labor
Delaware figure repudiates Parker Davis in stance shift
J Frank Mann of Muncie formerly Decatur and four-year Delaware county Democratic chairman repudiates Parker and Davis and the St Louis platform, creating a mild sensation among political friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Mann
Muncie
Decatur
Delaware County
Parker
Davis
St. Louis
Louisville Board Denies Filipino Students High School Admission
Four Filipino applicants to Louisville high school are informed their race bars them from admission. The note cites color as the basis and follows past successes by Porto Rican and Filipino students at Yale and other universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
School Board of
Louisville
Bryan Defeated in St Louis After Valiant Defense
William Jennings Bryan fought for his theories and convictions in St Louis but was clearly defeated. The text notes his magnanimous spirit and the vigor with which he argued his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis
Dowie Smoot Roosevelt Ties Stir Voted Mormon Vote Conjecture
A Bryan’s Commoner excerpt says Prophet Dowie and Apostle Smoot back Roosevelt. It suggests a political bargain, Mormon support for Roosevelt, and Smoot’s continued influence. The piece cites reactions to Republican platform criticism of the South and discusses wage claims and voter dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle Smoot
Prophet Dowie
Roosevelt
Bill of the
Smoot
Democrats Pick Portland For District Convention Sept Seven
In Muncie on Friday the Democratic county chairs set September seven as the eighth district congressional convention date. Portland won the honor to host after bids from Portland Anderson and Bluffton. Edward C. DeHarity of Elwood is the only official candidate. leaders favor Judge Dick Erwin of Decatur as a strong boom in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
W. H. Eichhorn
Wells County
Star
Portland
Frank Feely
Delaware County
Adams
Wells
Adair
Jay
Hindsley
Randolph County
Edward C. DeHarity
Elwood
Dick Erwin
Decatur
County committee moves primary date to July 30
The county central committee changes its meeting from July 23 to July 30 to accommodate farmers in harvest. The primary date for the sheriff candidate selection is not yet set but likely will not occur before September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Elecbhoro
Yin
Runaway Wrecks Buggy Injuring Union Township Youth
The son of Wesley Griffin was severely injured when his buggy ran off after a dog frightened the horse a mile north and west of Uniondale. He suffered a broken collar bone and deep head gashes, was treated by Dr. Holcombe, and remained resting with improving prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Griffin
Union Township
Uniondale
Griffin
John Keller Dead After Long Illness in Bluffton
John Keller aged 30 years 11 months and 7 days died Saturday at 8 30. He lived most of his life in Bluffton with four years away including time in San Jose California and Portland Oregon. The funeral was at 9 30 Monday at the house with Rev L A Beels in charge and burial at Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keller
Samuel J. Keller
Florida
Indian Territory
Arizona
Bluffton
San Jose
Cal
Portland
Ore
L. A. Beels
Fairview Cemetery
Reason for Drop In Oil Prices
Oil men explain the recent crude price drop due to seasonal price patterns, easier summer production, and transport challenges. They cite Standard Oil’s Kansas field pipeline as a costly factor and freight burden. Older operators expect a price rebound soon, while further cuts are deemed unlikely and improbable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Field
New Depot at Portland By C S B and C Rail Line
Ground cleared for the C S B and C new depot in Portland. Foundation work begins early next week. James Blaine Crabbe opens offices at Athaugh's on West Main Street to handle road business as service resumes next Sunday with two trains daily and new coaches. Piling for trestle across river bottom from West Water to Ship Street is under way and grade work nears completion between Ship and Meridian Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blaine Crabbe
Athaugh's
West Main Street
West Water Street
Ship Street
Ship
Meridian Streets
Portland Review
Healthy Mothers urged to use Boschee German Syrup
An old advertisement stresses mothers maintain health citing coughs and consumptive symptoms. It promotes Dr. Boschee’s German Syrup as a universal remedy for lung throat and bronchial trouble in mothers and children with claims of immediate relief and easy expectoration. Available in trial and large sizes at Deam's drug store and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deam
Portland Becomes Freight Outlet for C B C and Chicago Line
Portland now serves as the freight outlet for the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad. Superintendent J C Curtis and Grand Rapids Indiana railroad officers agreed to connect the C B C with G R I tracks in Grand Rapids last week. Freight previously handed to Lake Erie at Bluffton faced right-of-way disputes, prompting the new arrangement. A river bottom grade is nearing completion to build a Y junction within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago
J. C. Curtis
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Grand Rapids
Lake Erie
Bluffton
Portland Review
Pleasantly Entertained by Miss Mabel Funk in Liberty Center
Miss Mabel Funk hosted a Friday evening party at her Liberty Center home in honor of Miss Anna Humphreys of Linton Indiana. The gathering featured games, piano and gramophone music, ice cream and cake, and praise for the hostess. Attendees included Anna Humphreys Lula Cole Ruth Croasdale Gladys Popejoy Arista Stahl Elma Johnson Edith Johnson Mabel Funk Earl Nevcre Frank Cole William Hunt Chas Walker Frank Sliger Harry Colier and Everett Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Funk
Liberty Center
Anna Humphreys
Linton
Ind
Miss Mabel
Lula Cole
Ruth Croasdale
Gladys Popejoy
Arista Stahl
Elma Johnson
Edith Johnson
Huffman Family Reunion Officers Named for August Meeting
The Huffman family selects officers for the upcoming reunion to be held the last Thursday in August in the Fred Huffman grove near Warren. Officers include President Dr. C Huffman Vice President D B Gephart Secretary Lawrence Irick acting secretary D P Huffman and Treasurer E Huffman. In a separate matter the Evansville Superior Court hears a challenge to a state tax delinquency sale. Oscar G Miller sues John P Walker county treasurer over a tax sale where Miller bought delinquent parcels including Irwin Jones for 58 dollars and 71 cents and later sought a certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huffman
Fred Huffman
Warren
C. Huffman
D. 8. Gephart
Jake Campbell
Isaac Huffman
Martin Huffman
G. W. Huffman
G. M. Gavin
Joseph Griffith
Wat Hayward
Lewis Minnich
Lawrence Irick
Ivick
D. P. Huffman
E. Huffman
Evansville
Oscar G. Miller
Miller
Irwin Jones
Walker
Deam free gravel road report to Wells County board
Viewers appointed by the Wells County Commissioners reported on a gravel road project named the Deam free gravel road. The 10 683 foot road runs from the northwest corner of section 33, township 26 north, range 12 east, east along the section line to the northeast corner of section 34. A special session hearing is set for Saturday August 18 1904 before the Board of Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Wells County
Indiana
Township 25
Starr Free
Brineman
Said
Welcome Rumor 11 3: Conductor Arthur Stradhing Released
A rumor claims interurban conductor Arthur Stradhing, accused in multiple charges, was released by the company yesterday. Stradhing had previous trouble with Hedon Desgain of the south side and was recently charged by Deputy Prosecutor Matlack of Bluffton on July 4.
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11 !3
Arthur Stradhing
Stradiing
Hedon Desgain
South Side
Matlack
Bluffton
Hartford City Times
A Word for the Boy Haunting Streets at Night
A newspaper notice warns that boys with no business or permission roaming streets after dark foster dangerous habits. It condemns street loafers as future dead beats and urges avoidance of street life in favor of home, friends, books, or newspapers.
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Geo. L. Saunders
Morrow
Tered
Tate
Mr. Hearst
Indianapolis Sentinel
Oyster Bay
Mason and Dixon Line
South
Colorado
Shaw
Mr. Fairbanks
Washington
Addicks
Delaware
John Sharpe Williams
Mississippi
Massachusetts
BES. Tenag
Miss Zion Invisting
Indiana Medical and Surgical Institute
W. Wayne St
Ft. Wayne, Ind
D. W. Tucker
American Association of Medical and Surgical Specialists
Hotel Bliss
Tucker
K.D Tucker
Medical and Surgical Institute
J. W. Younge
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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