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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
4
A transcription of voting guidelines instructs voters to obtain a blue pencil, vote with specific crosses in circles for a straight ticket, or marks on individual candidates, avoid void ballots, and follow booth procedures. It warns against marks outside designated areas, defines handling after marking, and notes penalties for fraud or improper disclosure.
The roster lists ED LAURER as Treasurer, W A LIPKEY as Sheriff, DAN C NORTH as Surveyor, and FRED McBRIDE as Coroner. A senator dismisses the Democratic campaign as not serious, citing Virginia politics.
The speech quotes Col Bryan criticizing Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” policy and Barrett’s article in the Chicago Tribune. It argues Republicans should reject the new doctrine, recalling past presidents and battles to defend the flag’s original meaning. The piece frames Barrett as a spokesman for current administration policy and urges voters to oppose Roosevelt.
In a Buffalo address Elihu Root avoids the key issue by challenging the Democratic Party’s principles since 1856. He contrasts past Republican criticisms of Democrats with current Republican positions, hinting at shifts in policy on spending, silver, gold, and church alliances.
Thirty year veteran David Meckison, ex congressman and Napoleon banker founder, credits Peruna with eradicating a long standing catarrh. The ad cites endorsements from over fifty congressmen and includes testimonials from A M lkerd and others praising Peruna as a mucous membrane tonic and cure for dyspepsia related catarrh.
The article discusses Republican and Democratic contrasts from 1868 to 1904, highlighting faults and consistencies, then shifts to Judge Parker’s nomination with praise for Bryan and Grant. It notes Jesse Grant’s support and Bryan’s strong influence on voters, plus Roosevelt's party control and rhetoric on governance.
Judge Parker sent a brief telegram to Mr. Bryan in Indiana praising his Democratic campaign work. The message reflects nationwide Democratic support and notes Bryan's energetic canvassing in West Virginia Ohio Indiana and plans for Illinois Nebraska Wisconsin and Iowa.
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