Senator Hill Defends Integrity Amid Tariff Debate
The text critiques Senator Hill for claiming uncorrupted by federal patronage while noting the administration’s stance. It discusses Republican remarks on repeal votes, cites voting figures showing Democrats supported repeal, and praises M A N Martin for voting against free coinage yet for Wilson bill, aligning with bipartite bimetalism when timing is right per the Wabash Times.
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Senator Hill
Congress
Conchess
A. N. Martin
Wabash Democracy
Bland
Wilson
Martin
Democratic Party
Friends of
Silver
Mr. Martin
Wabash Times
Sherman’s name and the panic of 1873 to 1893 in US money policy
The piece criticizes the Republican claim of sound money and John Sherman’s leadership. It recalls panics from 1873 to 1893, notes Sherman’s Senate plea to repeal his own bill, and argues the money policy caused widespread distress. It then predicts a gradual improvement as money tightness eases and factories resume activity, with prospects for better times and easier money.
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Republican Party
John Sherman
United States
Senate
Wornwood
Gall
Financial turmoil blamed on Republicans not Democrats yet
The piece argues Republicans bear the blame for the money market pressure while acknowledging some signs of revival. It notes Sherman calls for repeal of his financial bill, urges McKinley to admit failure, and mentions banks reopening, mills restarting, and a tense national mood over repeal politics. It discusses Indiana school funds and statewide wealth and population disparities used to analyze repeal support.
Militia Intervenes to Stop Roby Prize Fight
Last Monday night a planned prize fight at Roby was halted as Gov. Mathews ordered Indiana militia to the town. Four hundred men from Laforte South Bend Elkhart Goshen Frankfort Kokomo Rochester and Fort Wayne artillery and Gatling gun arrived by special train on the Lake Shore line. The fighters and would be spectators fled, leaving Roby empty except for the soldiers.
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Roby
Rochester
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
State Tax Levy for 1893 Announced by Auditor
Auditor of State Henderson issued the 1893 state tax levy totals. The general fund levy is 10 cents per $100, benevolent institutions 5 cents, school revenue tuition fund 1.34 cents, debt sinking 3 cents, permanent endowment fund for Indiana University 4 cents. An extra 50 cent poll tax for state purposes and 50 cent poll tax for school tuition fund are included.
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Henderson
Reneral Fund
State Treasury
Benevolent Institution Fund
Indiana University
Bluff ton School Start Dates Outlined by Superintendent
All city schools in Bluff ton begin Monday Sept 11 with the exception of Bluff ton High School which will start Wednesday Sept 13. Superintendent W P Bures announces the schedule.
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Bluffton
W. P. Bures
Sturgis Horse Recovered. Dayton Arrests in Dolly Theft
Charley Sturgis and Ex-Sheriff Dailey traced Dolly to Dayton Ohio after a telegram indicated the stolen horse was found there. Dotson and Barry Johnson of Canton were named as thieves. Johnson escaped, Dotson jailed, and Dolly identified. Dotson, awaiting trial, faces possible northern prison.
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Charley Sturgis
Dolly
Dayton
Ohbio
J. T. Dailey
Sturgis
Muncie
Dotson
Barry Johnson
Canton
Johnson
Dailey
Real estate transfers recorded in Bluffton and area
The Recorder reports numerous transfers including Cebert Abshire to Urby E Abshire in Bluffton Lot 68 and to Nellie Po Abshire in Keystone. Vestal C Shaw to Lewis J Rous in Jackson. Hugh Studabaker to Cobird Abshire in Poneto. Jacob J Studabaker to Geo T Fuller in Jack. Elizabeth Wilson to J W Adg in Ossian. Isaac Baumgartner to John Moser in Vera Cruz. Hiram Tewksbury to Francis Drum and Josh Drum in Lancaster. and other entries across Keystone, Poneto, and surrounding townships with varied parcel details and prices.
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W. F. Goynes
Cebert Abshire
Urby E Abshire
T&s
West Add
Bluffton
Nellie Po ‘Abshire
West Bluffton
Bauchman's
Keystone
Catherine Ivey
Jennie ‘Sennings
Nottingham
Teibolet
Clare A Foster
Lot
South Add
Blaffton
Vestal C Shaw
Lewis J Rous
Jackson
Hugh Studabaker
Cobird
Abshire
Totzi
Poneto
Pancuebay
Howard M Byall
Henry
Byall
Jack
Cebird Abshire
Mary E ‘Abshiri
Poneta
la Keystone
Elizabeth Wilson
Ossian
Isaac Baumgartner
John ‘Moser
Vera Cruz
Mary E Manlove
Amy E Murphey
Hiram Tewksbury
John Mu
Tewksbury
Chester
Francis Drum
Josh ‘Drum
Lancaster
Jacob J Studabaker
Geo T Fuller
Cattle for sale near Bluffton by Studabaker
One-fourth mile north of Bluffton five Jersey cows one springer one yearling heifer and two young calves for sale. A man is there to show them any time and sell if you buy. Four cows just fresh and a fine chance to get a good winter cow. Come soon if you want a Jersey. Sure Hues D Studabaker.
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Bluffton
Jersey
D. Studabaker
Creditors Sign 40 Cents On The Dollar Hatfield & Son
Hatfield & Son of Osian nears settlement as all but eleven of 212 creditors sign the agreement at forty cents on the dollar. The holdouts remain firm, while a fall sale is discussed by a local auctioneer with six years of Northern Indiana experience. A fire at the Ft Wayne school for the feeble minded narrowly escaped a total loss with $5,000 damage insured. A humorous World’s Fair tale follows about an Exit misstep. Rufus Cobbum of Murphysborough visits, cousin to local residents, with Lt. Gov. Gill among his kin. A physician notes riding styles differ by gender, praising women riders as graceful while criticizing most men as inefficient.
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Hatfield & Son of
Ossian
Ft. Wayne
Decatur Victors by Seventeen in Local Football Contests
A Decatur home crowd witnessed a 14 to 2 victory as visitors joined by players from Mansfield Delphos and Toledo. The report notes only three genuine Decatur players in the club bearing the name. Also covered are Bennett's profitable hog feeding using chopped wheat, a discussion of thirteen representing quarters and other curiosities, school term changes, and various figures on government office supplies and regional rail mileage and line valuations.
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Decatur
O’conner
Keefe
Mansfield
Tanner
Somers
Delphos
Colburn
Toledo
Bennett
Sheet Iron Trousers Protect Against Russell Snake Bites
A farmer recalls using sheet iron trousers to shield workers from rattlesnake bites in a rural setting. Snakes would cluster around mower knives and venom would contaminate blades, making careful cleanup essential, while workers kept up through the danger. The speaker notes humorous misperceptions about snakes in the region.
Beware bogus cures and the genuine Dr Wells cough remedy
A warning against unscrupulous dealers selling bogus nostrums as Dr Wells New Cough Cure. The genuine article, sold in Salon wrappers for 25 cents, is emphasized. Also notes that flying buttresses began to be used to support church roofs, dating to the thirteenth century.
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Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
Morris English Stable Liniment advertised as rheumatism remedy
An advertisement promotes Morris' English Stable Liniment for rheumatism lameness swelling cuts burns sprains and bruises. Sold in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles by J. E. Sturgis at 3614. France faced 31X trade disputes affecting about 108000 workers in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
J. E. Sturgis
France
Morris English Stable Powders advertised for horses
An early 20th century ad promotes Morris English Stable Powders claiming to prevent colic, bots, and inflammation when used two to three times weekly with a money back guarantee. Also advertised Craft's Distemper Cure promising prevention and cure with one to four doses and Stud services for 50 cents. It mentions a vast loan figure tied to real estate trusts in New York City.
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Morris’ English
S. E. Sturgis
J. E. Sturgis
Wells County Ohio Buckeye Supply v Waldron Notice
State of Indiana Wells County Buckeye Supply Company and others file a suit against nonresidents Arabella Shaw Mary Waldron and Chiara Sturtevent in Wells Circuit Court for setting aside conveyances canceling mortgages and collecting notes and accounts. Defendants must appear by the thirty sixth day of the next term at Bluffton Court House or be defaulted. Court Clerk A Oppenheim seals the notice.
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Ces
Share & Sturgis
Arabella E. Shaw
Mary A. Waldron
Chiara J. Sturtevent
Indiana
Wells Circuit Court
Bluffton
Billifton
A. Oppenheim
Westward Transit Through Fast Express Schedule
Transit timetable fragment lists departures and arrivals with times like 5316 a.m. and 822 p.m. at Loeat we and Blaffton St Pass. Other lines mention Maal and fastward 97 ppm, suggesting an old rail schedule with uneven formatting and abbreviations.
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Fast Express
A. Mn
Kk Pon
Maal Sa
A.m. Ly
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Hikkart
Ind
Miles
Gypsum City
Kans
L. L. Carver
W. A. Gutelius
THE
Bluffton Banner
Kr. P.A. Allen
Omoe
Williamnon Block
TRE Republican
Ways and Means Committee
House
Naya
McKinley
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Isiu
Executive Department
H. S. Robinson
Zanesville
Nan
Jay County
Rufus R. Cobbum
Murphysborough
James
Joseph Cobbum
Cobbum
J. B. Gill
Illinois
Cobburn
Mr. Gill
Government Printing Office
Washington
Russia
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Monon
Lake Erie & Western
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Lake Shore
Cincinnati Hamilton & Indianapolis
Michigan
Internation Cold Wave Company
Aberdeen
S. C
Avo
G. F. M’farren
de. Williams’ Medicine CO
Schenectady, N.Y. and
Brockville, Uni
Germany
Vienna
J. Richardson
LaFayette
Snyder’s Cash Shoe Store
City of
New York
State of Indiana
Wells County
Buckeye Supply Company
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Richard A. Waldron, A
Wells Ciicuit
Pase
St. Louis
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad
Clover Leaf
St. Louis Union Depot
CU. C. Jenkins
Gi. BP. AL
O. Tt
Anguar
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
GEO. F. M’farren
Bluffton Markets
Timothy
Ila. Agener
M.D
Oxford
Broonlyn
N.Y
Towin F. Paper
M.D. 7Th Street
Glb Ave
New York City
Tae Centaur Company
Merray Street
J. A. Studabaker
Tinwarh
Osborn Harrow
of Exchange Bank
St Per Pachate
Clarke Medicine Co
Archer Ave
Chicazno
de Witt
C.C. Lenague
Ascsiool
Wayne Endiyna
TY. L. Staples
Pres
le Witt
C. U. Deap
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