Rush County Nominating Candidacies Listed for County Officers
A list shows candidates for Rush County offices including Clerk Sheriff Surveyor Assessor and Representative. Names include Thomas M. Green O C Norris Sanford M Poston James M Gwinn Oliver P Overman Benjamin F Huderson William H McMillin Arvel R Herkless William T Powell and C G Wilson all subject to Republican nominating conventions with dates in April 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford M. Poston
Noble Township
Rush County
James M. Gwinn
Rushville
Oliver P. Overman
Ripley Township
Benjamin F. Huderson
Center Township
William H. McMillin
Union Township
Arvel R. Herkless
Rush County GOP Delegate Convention Planned for April 11 1896
Republicans of Rush county convene a delegate meeting in Rushville on April 11 1896 at 10:00 am to nominate a county ticket. The 279 delegates are apportioned by 1894 votes for William D. Owen for Secretary of State with one delegate per 10 votes and fractions above five. Delegates from Ripley Posey Walker Orange Anderson Rushville are chosen by township conventions on March 7 with J W Haxson as Chairman and Wit Berry as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville
William D. Owen
Ripley
Posey
Walker
Orange
Anderson
Republican Congressional Convention in Indiana District
Republicans of the Sixth Congressional District of Indiana convene in New Castle at 10 a m on Thursday April 16 1896 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are allotted by counties based on votes for William D Owen for Secretary of State in 1894 with Fayette Franklin Hancock Henry Rush Shelby Union Wayne represented. L P Mitchett district chairman E C Tompson secretary.
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Indiana
New Castle
Ind
Congress
William D. Owen
Fayette
Franklin
Hancock Henry Rush
Shelby
Union
Wayune
Carthage Election Notice For Trustees Marshal Clerk
The legal voters of Carthage are notified that an election will be held on May 4 1896 for Trustees Districts 1 2 3 and 5 one Marshal one Clerk and Treasurer Polling Booth Town Hall 4850 E T Corrin Town Clerk.
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Carthage
Town Hall
E. T. Corrin
That Tariff for Europe. A Democratic Gift to Europe
The Wilson bill is called the Democratic tariff for Europe. In the first year 1895 to 1896 Europe bought $66,867,830 less from the U S and sold $186,486,159 more of its goods, creating a net gift of $202,803,489 to Europe and $11,100,000 to others. The piece cites New York Commercial Advertiser and New York Press arguing for and against the administration's tariff policy.
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Europe
United Kingdom
United States
Congress
EDD
New York Commercial Advertiser
Watson Beats Johnson In Indiana District Fight
Special Indianapolis Journal report from Rusavie Indiana on April 3 portrays James E Watson describing a hard fought campaign in Henry county. He argues the unit rule distorted results and inflated rival Johnson's count while praising his own supporters and noting how gerrymandering affected votes. Watson reflects on the race, counties, and the quest to win over voters with strong personal support.
Free Trade Lies Over Carpets and Tariffs In 1890s
The piece rails at free trade and the New York Times over carpet imports and tariff impact. It cites treasury figures comparing 1895 to 1898 under McKinley tariffs, argues machine made carpets dominate imports from Britain, and notes export declines. It also mentions eastern hand made rugs and a Chemnitz hosiery buyer delaying orders amid tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananias
The
New York Times
Treasury Department
United Kingdom
Japan
Orient
Wayne County Official Plans Cottage at Soldiers' Home
A. W. Newsom announces a five percent cash discount on most goods in Wayne County. The price cut aims to stretch a dollar further amid low prices. Wayne County Commissioner Newsom will erect a cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Lafayette.
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Notioce
A. W. Newsom
Wayne County
Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
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William G. Allan
Thomas M. Green
Rushville Township
O. C. Norris
Jackson Township
Robert N. Hinchman
Owen L. Carr
Posey Township
H.C. Thompson
William T. Powell
C. Wilson
Republican County Convention
J. W. Haxsox
Wit Berry
Sec’y
New York Press
Watson
Henry County
John Bop
Indianapolis
Rusavie
James E. Watson
Wayne
Henry
Johnson
Rush
Hancock
Fayette County
Union County
Mr Johnson
Mr Watson
Henry Township
McKinley
Chemnitz
West
Senate
Lowell
Mass
E. Henley
St. Louis
Chicago
National Educational Association
Buffalo
Washington
B. Y. P. A. of America
Milwaukee
G. A. R. E. O. McCormick
D. B. Martin
Mer
G. P.& T. A. Cincinnati
Fee FE Ree Ee Smith
Commercial College OF
Isc
Banka
Kentucky University Diplorss
Tiis Coliegn
Wilbur R. Smith
Lexington
Henley & Guffin
Att’vs
Oliver Gordon
Mary E. Gordon
John P. Parker
Bominlon Company
Omaha
Grogery
East Side
Main St
Hill and CO
Indiana .Bicycle CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Hill Bros., Acents
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