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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
2
Digest of endorsements and platform notes from A J Dipboye M A Locke on the Democratic ticket in Indiana. Profiles of Governor candidates John W Kern and Lt Gov hopeful Capt J C Lawler plus remarks on Attorney General and Supreme Court nominees. Editorial praise for ticket’s experience and character with context on Reform era policies.
Dr. Bascua denounces the Standard Oil gang. He claims over thirty years the Standard Oil Company caused more harm to the nation than thieves and burglars combined, asserting it has corrupted public opinion and misappropriated wealth.
A speaker blasts a local political figure for alleged financial harm to families and a religious leader. He urges Bartholomew County to field a robust ticket comparable to Columbus Democrats and the state slate and vows victory with virtuous candidates.
Two excursion tickets to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Lines offered for the Republican National Convention. Direct route and via Washington options have equal fares. Washington route allows a stopover at the National Capital. Tickets on sale June 14 to 18 inclusive. inquire with Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agents.
The Indiana State Democratic convention nominated state officers and at large delegates to the national convention. They reaffirmed the 1896 Chicago platform, endorsed William J. Bryan for president, and pledged to oppose trusts and monopolies while critiquing Republican tariffs and corporate power. A city observer praised the ticket but noted traveling men’ s opposition to Col Durbin.
The Spencer county council approves an $800 appropriation to acquire 16 acres around Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s grave in Lincoln City. The plan calls for a protective park, monument, and memorial association stewardship to attract visitors. In Brazil, burglars dynamited a store safe at Coal Bluff, stealing cash and valuables before fleeing.
Sealed bids are invited by the Columbus Common Council until 7:30 p m June 6 1900 for inlet construction at the head of the old mill race sewer three inlets along the sewer line at Lowell road near the old spur track and near Mooney's hair house a foot of Fifth Street inlet and a protection abutment at Haw Creek mouth of the Seventh and California Street sewer Bond requirements include 500 for faithful performance and 1000? bid bonds. plans are on file in the clerk’s office. City reserves right to reject bids. James Cochrane City Clerk June 6 1900.
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