Wells County election canvass shows few changes
In Wells County this afternoon circuit court room voters and inspectors completed the official canvass across precincts. The canvassing board confirms the results with minor shifts, notes straight-ticket voting errors, and lists results by township including Lancaster Jefferson Harrison and Jackson.
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Wells County
Jackson
Michael Minnich
Chester
C. J. Wolfe
Nottingham
Leander Bloxson
Liberty
J. L. Jamison
Harrison
W. H. Davis
Lancaster
Will Wasson
Rock Creek
Lee Fishbaugh
Jefferson
J. G. Goshorn
Union
Holt Nicholson
Everet Alexander
Calvin Penrod
M. Burgess
Chas. Marshall
Samuel Moffett
W. A. Hoover
W. H. Schwartz
John Kreigh
Isaac Wolfease
State vs Ike Gehring over Nicholson law violation
Justice Walbert heard the case against Ike Gehring proprietor of the Bank saloon for allowing persons after 17 oclock. Gehring pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Earlier George Cotton claimed to find his son Frank in the saloon and filed an affidavit. Cotton also filed against his brother Carl for assault and battery. those cases have been postponed. Carl is accused of taking a horse and buggy from his intoxicated brother with undue force.
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Walbert
Ike Gehring
George Cotton
Frank
Cotton
Gehring
Carl
Dangers of Corn Shredders Highlight Operator Carelessness
The article notes corn shredders are dangerous and deadly when used. It argues many accidents stem from operator carelessness, despite the machines’ inherent hazards.
Cleaning up court cases tracks Poneto saloon crackdown
Hugh Stout from Poneto pleaded guilty to allowing patrons in his business place. The case arose from trouble at a saloon weeks earlier involving a minor Frank Allen. Stout paid a $20 fine and costs, while more affidavits are pending before Walbert for additional dispositions.
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Hugh Stout
Poneto
Frank Allen
Stont
Walbert
Later returns show strong Republican gains in 1900 election
The county, state and nation swung to the Republicans with Roosevelt winning nationwide. Massachusetts elected a Democratic governor, Nebraska legislature close but Republican gains overall. The Wells area backed the GOP, while Prohibitionists and Socialists increased votes. Analysts cite voter moods and Bryan’s influence, predicting a return to old party methods and cautious outlook for Democratic leadership.
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Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Wells
Democrat
Wells County
Parker
Bryan
Jud Parker
W. J. Bryan
E .Douglass
Dougherty
Democratic Party
Ma Jarist
Hugh Dougherty
Munele Star
Clover Leaf subsidy decision looms after Decatur repairs
President Shonts announces Clover Leaf is effectively sold while the firm plans major repairs at Decatur. The city will vote soon on granting a substantial subsidy to the railroad despite ongoing semi annual dividends.
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Shonts
Decatur
Bliss Native Herbs Claim Blood Purifier Promise
Bliss Native Herbs advertised as a great blood purifier and kidney and liver regulator with a guarantee to cure or refund. The offer listed 200 doses for 1000 dollars and named W. E. Andrews as agent at 928 East South Street Bluffton Indiana with ad code 304-3.
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W. E. Andrews
East South Street
Bluffton
Ind
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Adde
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Hoover
Ashcroft
Miller
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Goshorn
Kreigh
Hoppengardner
Constable
Kreight
Davis
John R. Winter
Carnall, Prohi
Moffett
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van Emmen
Herbst
Prohi
Jackson Township
Clara Sawyer
Charles Finley
Mariow
Marion
Mr Finley
Garland
Rogers & Cole's
Lee Conklin
Frankfort
Griffith
Minnich
Good
Alexander
Liberty Township
Trustee
Jamison
Morris
Probi
Marshall
Irwin Bere
Worster Ae Eavnee
Frank Cotton
Wells Co
Fintey
William S. Taylor
Kentucky
J. Frank Hanley
Finley
Gates
Indiana
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Lee Paley
United States
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Kirkwood
A. Tos
Kirwood
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Chester Center
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Rockcreek West
Rockcreek
Rey
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Union South
Union North
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Nottingham No. 1
Harrison Nw
Kirtual
Lancaster West
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Lancaster Center
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Lancaster Mast
Jeerson East
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