Local election slate lists candidates for county offices
A historical ballot listing multiple offices and candidates across jurisdictions. Augustus N. Martin sits for judge supreme court in four the district. John W. Rinear for joint senator in Wells and Huntington counties. Edwin C. Vaughn for 28th judicial circuit judge. Jay A. Hindman prosector. Michael C. Blue representative. Robert F. Cummins clerk. George W. Studabaker auditor. Benjamin F. Kain treasurer. John F. Stine recorder. John H. Trostel surveyor. Thos J Sowards assessor. W W McBride coroner. Joshua Grove commissioner district 1. Robert C Reynolds commissioner district 2.
Democrats Trust Rising Path to Victory in 1900s
The piece argues that Democratic prospects are bright and improving. It cites renewed public support, reduced apathy, and belief in relief from recent legislation, crediting the president, House, and Democratic Senate for restoring confidence and reviving business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Democrats
Senate
Protection and tariff talk on glass imports and prices
A New York glass importer cites McKinley tariff effects showing 139 percent duty under McKinley versus 68 percent under Wilson on 5058 boxes of Antwerp loaded glass. The piece argues glass is import dependent and notes trusts, prices, and industry reactions including Wanamaker price cuts and Republican press responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Antwerp
Democratic Tariff Law Proves Public Support
The text argues the McKinley bill caused the 15 month downturn and asserts renewed Democratic majorities in Tennessee Alabama and Arkansas prove democracy remains in the public’s favor. It claims Republicans faulted for prior conditions and Democrats vindicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Debate over the McKinley tariff and party loyalties
The piece critiques the McKinley tariff, arguing it wrecked industries and spurred unemployment while praising the new tariff's wool provisions. It notes Republican editors' mixed stances, cites Congressman Springer on wool savings, and cites Arkansas election shifts toward Democrats amid tariff fallout.
Republican Tariff Battle Deepens Economic Debate
The passage of the tariff bill is linked to rising prices for farm goods and a partisan split over who caused inflation. Republican editors push the bill as pro common folk while criticizing Democratic and Cleveland-era policies. Sugar and wool prices show shifts, and critics say the McKinley measure spurred new trade revival despite editorials about factory closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuHainman Wilson
Washington
Cleveland
Catchings
Wilson
Reresercan
John Wannamaker
Indianapolis Journal
Mr. Wannamaker
Wannamaker
Party of Protection
Mr. Wanamaker
Marshall Field & Co
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
J.W. Farwell & Co
G.o.p
Congressman Springer
Tax and tariff tensions cloud 1890s politics and economy
The piece notes whisky tax rises under a new tariff bill and mocks Republican editors for fearing debates with Owens and Myers. It contrasts corporate sound of mills with political alarm, claims the gold reserve grows after tariff settlement, and reports August debt decline of $1,713,654.
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P. A. Allen
Omoce
Wil
Iamson Brock
Bluffton
Ind.ana
William R. Myers
Madison County
Joseph T. Fanning
Marion County
Morgan Chandler
Hancock County
Francis M. Griffiths
Switzerland County
Supreme Court
Charles W. Wellman
Sullivan County
Charles W. Thomas
Harrison County
NO One Bureau OF Statistics
Alexander Fulton
Wabash County
Eli T. Jordan
Shelby County
Judge Supreme Court
George L. Reinhard
Spencer County
Supreme Court, Fourtil
Joseph S. Dailey
Wells County
Eleventil
Augustus N. Martin
Wells and
Muntington Counties
John W. Rinear
28Th Judicial Circuit
Edwin C. Vaughn
Jay A. Hindman
Michael C. Blue
Robert F. Cummins
George W. Studabaker
Benjamin F. Kain
John F. Stine
George W. Huffman
John H. Trostel
Thos
J. Sowards
W. W. McBride
Joshua G Rove
Robert C. Reynolds
Warner
Faulkner County
Wm.McKinley
Sugar Refiners’ Trust
Indianapolis Sentinel
Grover Cleveland
Cash Clothing
G. F. McFarren
Ney
Bluffton and
Naaman T. Miller
Cummins & Becker
Owens
Capt
Myers
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