Taz Times endorses Cox for Congress amid school board sparring
The Taz Times backs Cox for Congress in this district while noting Marsh’s cautious stance. Seymour Democrat criticizes Seymour city council over school board interference in selecting teachers, defending board authority and arguing changes are needed for progress. The paper predicts the schools will prosper next term.
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Taz Times
Henato
Cox
Congress
Seymour Democrat
That City
Sey
Seymour
Columbus
Mother's Gris Powders Advertised for Sickly Children
An early public宣 advertisement touts Sekse Children’s Powder for feverish children and teething disorders. It claims 160 Deep seta Children’s Home in New Oak cures colds in 24 hours and promotes bowel regulation and worm destruction, attributed to Mrs Emily Maroun of Meriden Connecticut. Sold by druggists or mail, with a sample available by mail order.
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Alott
Seta
Emily Maroun
Meriden
Yde
Alien
Olmstead
LeRoy, N.Y
New Spring Goods Arriving Daily For Local Store
Local shop announces daily arrivals of carpets rugs lace curtains window shades draperies dress goods trimmings shirt waists ladies suits walking skirts wrappers muslin underwear hosiery belts and more all offered at low prices for quality goods.
Republican Ticket 1904 Denounces Declaration of Independence
The St Louis Globe-Democrat quotes a partisan blast attacking the 1904 Republican ticket with Emperor William McKinley and Vice Emperor Theodore Roosevelt. The platform is accused of lying about the Declaration of Independence and the framers are charged with knowing it.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Aurora Oracle
Wm. McKinley
Teddy Roosevelt
Filthy Politics Allegations Highlight Betrayal Claims
In a letter to the News the writer cites Nathan Powell's betrayal as the filth of politics and recalls Marsh’s 1894 alleged attempt to betray George W. Cooper for 150 dollars. The editor suggests Blodgett arrange confidential talks with Art Overstreet and John Gent.
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Bippett
Nathan Powell
Marsh
George W. Cooper
Congress
Blodgett
Art Overstreet
John Gent
Political letter hints at Griffith retirement and party pressure
In a 4th district letter BucpceETt notes the general expectation Griffith would retire and allow another to run. He cites close allies who claimed before the last election that Griffith would not stand, while many supporters stepped in to aid him instead of letting him fight his own battle.
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Tere
Philadelphia
Bucpceett
Griffith
Woman’s Suffering and a Panacea of Health
The piece argues that women lose about ten years of life to suffering between ages fifteen and forty five and that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription offers relief. It claims the remedy promotes regularity, cures uterine issues, dries up drains, heals ulceration, and restores health not achieved by other medicines.
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Aoman
Dr. Pierce
Letter supporting multiple candidates in congressional race
W H Blodgett argues the upcoming Democratic nomination contest will be warm with Griffith as a current incumbent facing opposition. He cites Nicholas Cornett and Lincoln Dixon as strong contenders and praises Cox as a capable local candidate with broad support from Bartholomew County.
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Griffith
Lincoln Dixon
North Vernon
Dixon
J. F. Cox
Ana
Cox
State Committee
J. N. Marsh
Bartholomew
Royce Notes Praises Geo W Caldwell Inspector Mayor
A weekly feature called Royce Notes includes a favorable notice of Geo W Caldwell with his photo. It lauds him as an insurance man, a contractor, and Mayor of Columbus, asserting the praise is well deserved.
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Royce
Geo. W. Caldwell
Columbus
Russia Retaliation Spurs Opposition to High Tariffs
The action of Russia in countering a high tariff policy has stirred public opinion against Republican tariff measures and is urged as an example for other nations to follow until a shift occurs.
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Russia
Democrats in Kansas Reject Fusion and Seek Clear Stand
The Evening Republican urges a firm American policy on a third term and criticizes the paper for delaying its position. It notes Kansas Democrats refuse further fusion with the populists and commend their prudent independence while calling for timely guidance to voters.
Collar Button Refrain Echoes From Rome’s Seven Hills
An oblique verse fragment voices a collars theme with Rome reference and a playful meditation on profanity and authority. The speaker asserts authority through a paradoxical image of a collar button ruling over cities and speech.
Philadelphia Republicans rally against corrupt party
A tune describes about 5,000 Philadelphia Republicans rebelling in unison against their party corrupt leadership, calling for reform and renewed hope for the city’s political future. The passage hints at renewed optimism for Philadelphia despite the uproar.
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Philadelphia
Local residents arrive and depart for visits this week
G A Ferguson returns to Indianapolis after business here. Miss May Snow of Trafalgar spends the morning in the city. Miss Arabel L Plummer of Kansas Indiana returns home. Karl Wert of Indianapolis plans to spend Sunday with his parents Charles Wert and wife. Will LaPorte of Indianapolis visits his brother in law William Collins. Mrs Hannah England goes to Rockfort to visit friends. Miss Della Singer of Monticello departs for Taylosville to visit John K Bevis. S H Linson and daughter Daisy return home from visits in Rugby North Dakota and Minnesota. Mr Linson shows health improvement.
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May Snow
Trafalgar
Ind
Arabel L. Plummer
Kansas
Karl Wert
Indianapolis
Chas. Wert
Will LaPorte
Wm. Collins
Hannah England
Rockfort
Misa Della Singer
Monticello
John Singer
Taylossville
John K. Bevis
S. H. Linson
Daisy
Rugby
North Dakota
Minnesota
Mr. Linson
Wilbur Knight hires suit over fire insurance
Brown county resident Wilbur Knight who lost his home and contents to a fire has entrusted Cox & Blessing to sue for insurance. The policy for 400 dollars is disputed by the Indiana company which claims the property was mortgaged at the time of insurance. Grocery Row sees Frank M. Newcomb move his grocery into the vacated Third Street room next Wednesday, bringing four groceries to that block, the most in the city. Marshall Vogler of Hope is in Columbus today.
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Wilbur Knight
Brown County
Cox & Blessing
Indiana
Grocery Row
Third Street
Joseph Faulkner
Frank M. Newcomb
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Harrison
Grifith
Miss Rine
Hart
E. Sergeant & CO
W. H. Blodgett
Nicholas Cornett
Versailles
Cornett
Liverita
Nervira Mephat Co
Clinton and Jackson Sts
Chicago, Il
Bowell
Nervita Medical CO
Chicago
Rvvvvy
J. Noblitt
Washington St
Rome
Julius Caesar
Bill the Bard
The
Boss
Taus
William L. Lampton
Anderson News
Abyeemia
G. A. Ferguson
Marshall Vogler
Hope
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway
Commerce St
Citizens Building & Loan Association
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