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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented report notes the Taggart convention endorsed the candidate and platform adopted in St Louis but avoided the money question. It argues the presidential candidate's stance influenced Belmont & Co. and predicts Indiana voters may reject early cowardice. Additional factories imply rising labor demand and broader prosperity.
A critic argues the Democratic platform borrows from the Republican party and questions the party's lack of constructive policy. The writer urges the Democrats to develop positive policies rather than imitate rivals, suggesting such a moment may never arrive.
Judge Parker and Milwaukee Mayor Rose clash over Parker's nomination in Indiana. The piece notes widespread opposition among tens of thousands of Democrats to the reorganizer’s bid, while St Louis still treats Parker as solid. It attributes the misrepresentation to the Indiana boss amid fierce intra party fault lines.
Rumor swirled in Indianapolis for days as reorganizers studied Taggart's New York conference with Belmont and Wall Street figures. When the boss declared Kern would head the ticket, the nomination appeared settled.
Senator Thomas C. Platt recounted a local politician Charles H. Murray remark about Judge Parker as towering, with Platt saying Roosevelt on San Juan hill and Parker on David B. Hull. He noted candidates can be seen from far away, both standing on high ground.
The Indiana reorganizers fault Republican officials for conserving funds under the current state tax law, claiming Democrats set the tax. The piece questions whether preserving funds already collected is a significant public service, noting no challenge to Democratic leadership’s taxing ability.
The platform of the Indiana reorganizers argues that Republican fiscal officers deserve no credit for paying a large portion of the state debt via the state debt sinking fund yet merit some recognition for not following Democratic predecessors by issuing new bonds.
The quote criticizes the state convention for its costs and carryover bias, alleging the outcome was fixed by the same leaders who secured Indiana's support for Parker at St Louis, implying a preordained result. This charges manipulation of party processes and choice of candidate by prominent figures.
A political article by Mr. Cleveland urges steady Democratic stance for public welfare. It argues Republicans should also stay steady when the people’s welfare is at stake.
The Democratic vice presidential candidate has long favored high protectionism and could follow a notable precedent by revising the party platform on tariffs in his acceptance letter.
Democrats insist their platform is just as good on the money question but warn voters may reject an imitation when the real goods are offered by supporting the Republican ticket.
The party avoids promising new steps, instead citing past actions and asserting that beginning correctly makes it natural to stay on track. It emphasizes consistency and adherence to established policy as the path forward.
The anti imperialists laud the Democratic party and warn that before the campaign ends the Democrats will wish their platform were as silent on the money issue as on other subjects.
The first aim of the tariff system is to build up American industries and make the American workman the king of his class. This issue alone assures the success of the Republican ticket.
A local appeal challenges voters to back a candidate who acknowledges casting votes in two elections for a money plank he now believes was wrong. The remark underscores questions of judgment and integrity amid a contested race.
Chairman Taggart of the Democratic committee is said to dearly love an uphill fight. He has one cut out for him now, then, that ought to please him hugely.
The remark suggests that if It Alton B Parker had won in 1896 or 1900 he would have empowered a party pledged to free silver coinage, altering political alignment and likely policy direction.
Democrats label President Roosevelt dangerous, arguing bold leaders threaten foes in public confrontations. The remark frames him as a bold figure facing political risk and opposition in a heated national debate.
The text notes that Democrats would not object as strongly to Mr. Bryan’s speaking if he would adopt the party stance of admitting past campaign errors.
A Kivery post office and public land grafter, awaiting trial or imprisonment, asserts that President Roosevelt is unsafe. The statement reflects ongoing legal peril and political tension surrounding federal administration.
President Roosevelt has not found it necessary to craft an appendix to the Chicago platform, signaling no additional formal statement or clarification from the administration on the party’s positions. The comment underscores a straightforward stance without further embellishment or elaboration.
Suffering residents urged to try Foley's Kidney Cure to avoid fatal outcomes. J. H. McCarty & Son promotes the remedy as a trusted local option.
Long list of local visits and travel notes across towns including Westfield Carthage and Lewisville. Residents such as Mrs Stanbrowi o Miss Erma Bell Mrs Emma Cox and many others are mentioned visiting relatives attending concerts and church events and hosting guests. Notable mentions include a World’s Fair trip Mrs Louise Coffin and civic activities at the Christian church with temperance address.
All the brothers and sisters and their families attended a farewell to the old home which was sold last week. Mr and Mrs Geo Penjamin visited at Straughns Sunday. Elbridge Rose at Neatle Washington is the guest of the families of Robert Gilbreath and Cicero Hardin.
Clarice W. Riley in the New York Times laments a cutoff of amphor supply by Japan and warns that Westerners face a foe as rheumatism follows exposure. The poet-musings imply shortages of remedies and clothing cautions as weather worsens.
An old timey medical pitch promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle effective remedy for dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. Sold for 25 cents guaranteed by M A McClain's Drug Store.
The Chutes offers an all in one resort with Wonderland Indian village Wild West theatre crystal lake and a thousand amusements. Weldon’s band plays as cascades lights and shouts fill the noon to midnight scene making it the city’s most popular entertainment spot.
A quoted exchange notes a prison furlough theme with a boast about seven months off for good behavior. The lines reflect sensational newspaper tone and capture a provocative anecdote from the Chicago American.
Taken with cramps and a cholera like illness, Kirmie a bridge gang member near Littleport was treated by crew members and physician Giffrd who prescribed Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Several doses restored him by the next day, praising the medicine and urging home use. Sold by J H McCarty & Son in Elkader Iowa Argus.
A Philadelphia Telegram excerpt recalls Salzbacher, a German in charge of a wine cellar, famed for his excited English. A boy asks for corks and receives a comic outburst about wanting and not wanting, highlighting his linguistic peculiarity. Then a courtroom quip notes a puritanical husband and a jokey remark on misery versus worse.
A magistrate discharges a first offender and fines the arresting officer fifty dollars for failing to arrest earlier. The exchange recalls a humorous courtroom exchange about avoiding rain outings. The Boston Transcript notes the incident and the comic line delivery.
Experienced auctioneer B R Wess of Carthage Indiana announces a return to the field with offers of reasonable prices and guaranteed satisfaction. References from leading farmers nationwide cited for credibility. Contact for prices and references. A quoted testimonial about kidney cure products appears in the same notice.
Persons owing Binder twine or repairs to P. J. Sattler are asked to call and settle accounts by September 1 to enable settlement with the company on that date.
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