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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1904

Page

2

Democratic speeches schedule across towns in 1904

The notice lists Democratic speeches from October 26 to November 2 1904. Speakers include Frank Dailey A W Jon Levi Mock C E rgis Joseph Burns R W Stine and others with Bluffton glee club martial band and various schoolhouses in Zanesville Mt Zion Jackson Center Barber's Mill Nottingham Lib erty Center Echo Harlich Key Stone Vera Cruz Africa and Jackson schoolhouses. It endorses the county ticket as worthy and broadly supported.

Frank Dailey A. W. Jon Zanesville Levi Mock C. Ergis Mt. Zion Blufftone Club Joseph Burns R. W. Tine Jackson Center Bassiglee Club Judge J Dailey Barber’s Mill W. H. Eichhorn

Government Deficit After August Calls for Tight Economies

The treasury shows August deficit at 6,324,212 with July 17,000,000 and year to date 23,750,941. Receipts fall from customs 2,704,000 internal revenue 510,000 and miscellaneous 1,735,000, total 4,949,000. Expenditures for August reach 51,242,603 while receipts were 44,903,390, signaling need for retrenchment and stricter economy in spending rather than revenue increase. Republican leaders face a tough political climate with Lawson citing frenzied finance and Roosevelt under fire. Beveridge and Fairbanks appear constrained about candidacy at Portland amid costly crowds.

Treasury

Prices Talk Boots and Shoes Sale Ad

An old style advertisement touts deep discounts on men and women footwear and garments. It lists fleeced underwear sets, knit corset covers, bed spreads, infants coats, and various shoes with reduced prices, urging customers to bring the ad to avoid mistakes and highlighting value and range.

Cromer criticized for absence from Congress in 1903

A Madison County Republican broadside accuses Congressman Cromer of four months absence during the 58th Congress and neglect of duties while in Indiana. It urges support for M. M. Dunlap as replacement, arguing Cromer blocked post office bills and lacked attendance, to the dismay of district Republicans.

Cromer Indiana City of Washington Muncie Anderson Cannon Overstreet Indianapolis Post Office Eighth House of Representatives Congress Madison County Delaware County Randolph County Jay County Wells County Adams County M. M. Dunlap

Comparison of Parker and Roosevelt shapes Indiana voting

A lengthy critique contrasts Judge Parker and President Roosevelt as candidates, praising Parker’s prudence and public affairs experience while labeling Roosevelt as impulsive and domineering. The piece notes county papers push mudslinging, urges reform to curb taxpayer costs, and cites Indiana farm taxation shifts as a swing issue. It cites Democratic and Republican maneuvering, with mentions of Durbin Win gate and political figures.

Parker Roosevelt

Indiana Republicans claim 10000 lead with 35000 floaters

The Republican state committees claim Indiana leads by 10000 but rely on up to 35000 floaters for a majority. They say they are moving toward a firm result and will proceed despite uncertainties, expecting the outcome to settle by morning on November 9th.

Indiana

Bryan friendship questioned by Cincinnati Enquirer quotation

A fragment states the Cincinnati Enquirer asserts that any Democrat voicing friendship for Mr. Bryan betrays that stance by voice or vote, linking such allegiance to Republican party interests. The garbled OCR leaves the exact argument and context unclear.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Bryan Healda Vic

Rail price discrimination in rails for Texas and Mexico

A Senate speech notes price differences for rails. Tampico price at 24 dollars versus 28 dollars at Texas mills, with freight and transport costs cited. The speaker argues protectionist tariffs favor foreign buyers, calling for voters to end the practice. The piece cites Bryan campaign rhetoric and Democratic organizing impact, claiming broad public turnout and party loyalty.

Senate United States Tampico Mexico Texas Blackburn Bacon Rhode Island Republican Party

Roosevelt quote on crisis power prompts constitutional concerns

Theodore Roosevelt argues in a Cromwell biography that in great crises one might override constitutions or ignore statutes, yet cautions the nation is safer under a leader who does not deem such actions necessary. The text questions whether Roosevelt himself would now condone temporary measures.

Oliver Cromwell Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt

Ferina in Use In Thousands of Homes

A letter from Isaac Sharp ex Governor of Kansas praises Peruna as an excellent tonic and cure for catarrh and urges public knowledge of its curative qualities. Congressmen H Henry Powers also endorses it as a reliable family remedy from Morrisville Vermont. Readers are invited to write Dr Hartman for free medical advice.

Isaac Sharp Kansas I Street N. E Washington, D. C H. Henry Powers Morrisville Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanltarium Columbus

Parker and Roosevelt Clash in Party Lines Digest

W J Bryan writing in The Commoner argues that every Democrat bears responsibility in the Parker versus Roosevelt contest. He contends Parker’s tariff reform and independent Philippines stance contrast with Roosevelt’s tariff and warlike policies. A Parker victory, Bryan says, would shift national politics toward peace and economic reform, while four more years of Roosevelt would entrench current issues.

Parker Roosevelt Parkker

Political Critique on Law Enforcement and Party Loyalties

The passage rails at selective enforcement of laws with petit vs grand larceny, accuses Republicans of unequal rights, and urges backing the Democrats for protection of rights. It also notes politicians like Senator Fairbanks clinging to current posts amid possible higher offices and cites Jim Hemenway as a dual candidate for house and senate.

Democratic Party W. J. Bryan Fairbanks Jim Hemenway House Senate

Indiana poll hints at smaller Republican lead

A fragment suggests a Republican thirty day poll shows a much smaller margin in Indiana with an independent rate mentioned, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear details on dates, figures, or confirming sources. The item reads as an early, unfixed news snippet with missing context.

Indiana Independent Rete Will, Sete

Also Mentioned on This Page

Post Ain Ednesday Demiie Enunty Everybody's Magazine Thomas W. Lawson Addicks Senator Fairbanks John Crosbie Beveridge Portland Wccreeryqrrieress Cramer Ossian News Mr. News State Board of Tax Commissioners Durbin John C. Wingate Posey Cincinnati Inquirer James K. Jones Arkansas Democratic National Committee Jones Greensburg Ulysses Kern Mr. Bryan Judge Parker Indianapolis Sentinel
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