Gold Bar Democracy Meet in Louisville Convention
The National Democracy held its Louisville convention on July 15, 1897. Speeches by Carlisle Breckinridge Sims and others urge sound currency, equal taxation, constitutional fidelity, and economic protection. Watterson and Lindsay critique party leadership and tariff policy, while a strong call for honest Democratic standards echoes through the remarks.
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National Democracy
Louisville
Carlisle
Breckinridge
Courier Journal
Kentucky
John G. Carlisle
City Council Discusses Street Paving and Water Rent
Regular meeting chaired by Mayor Beck with most members present. Water rent reduction request referred to water works committee. Resolution proposed to pave sidewalks from Washington to 11th and 10th to California. Washington street paving favored for employment and city needs. 12th street remonstrance and 10th to 11th paving were debated or defeated. Reconsideration approved for 12th street and other bills read and allowed. Meeting adjourned at 8 35.
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Beck
Scott Henry
W. W. Mooney & Son
Washington
Sycamore
California
Henry Schoonover
Washington Street
Schooner
12Th Street
Schoonover
MacCoy
10Th
11Th Street
Adams
Mrs J S Smith Hosts Two Parties For Ladies
Mrs J S Smith will entertain today with euchre as the main amusement for elderly ladies this afternoon and a further euchre session for the ladies and gentlemen this evening. The Edinburg Tribune note confirms timing delays in delivery.
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J. S. Smith
Euchre
Wanted A Cook At The Fashion Restaurant
A help wanted notice seeks a cook for the Fashion Restaurant. Applicants are invited to apply immediately at the establishment.
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The
Fashion
Baseball scores from the National and Western leagues
National League games include Baltimore 3 Chicago 5 and Washington 16 Cincinnati 5. Other results show Brooklin 1 Cleveland 2, New York 10 Loisville 0, Boston 7 Pittsburg 5, Philadelphia 2 St. Louis 0. Western League action features Indianapolis 21 K City 8, G Rapids 11 Milwaukee 6, Columbus 1 St. Paul 6, Detroit 5 Minneapolis 13.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Washington
Cincinnati
Brooklin
Cleveland
Indianapolis
K. City
G. Rapids
Milwaukee
For Sale Family Horse Surrey and Harness
Local advertisement offers a family horse with surrey and harness for sale. Enquiries to Shea and Fahey's stable.
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Surrey
Harness
Shea & Fahey
Personal notices mention travels and ill health in Indiana and Illinois
Mrs Anna McElree of Chicago returned home after a visit with C B Kerr and family. Miss Kate Gilmore is very sick at Chas Wertz residence. Miss Emma Oberwitz visiting Indianapolis. Mrs Chas Norton left for Indianapolis. Harry Clay and family went to Atlanta City then mountains returning mid September. Mrs Lou Smith remains in critical condition after a runaway accident. Several residents travel to Indianapolis Greenwood Elizabethtown Vandalia Crawfordsville and Champaign Illinois for family and medical matters.
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Anna McElree
Chicago
C. B. Kerr
Lou Smith
Kate Gilgmor
Chas. Wertz
Franklin St
Harry Clay
Atlanta City
Wim. Stuart
Indianapolis
Geo. Smith
Vandilla
Fat and Lean Teams Clash in Paraded Baseball Battle
A lively parade of the Fat and Lean clubs opened a hard fought game on the diamond watched by a large crowd on Washington street. The Fats wore white duck uniforms while the Leans in dark blue, with gate receipts around forty dollars for the R. R. Y. M. A. relief drive. Highlights included Russell and Hendrickson home runs and Ogden’s fine catch, as the scorecard shows a close finish after three o clock.
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Washington Street
Jolly Party Hosted by Miss Spurgin Near Waymansville
Miss Fannie Spurgin entertained Columbus Society young people last night at her Waymansville area home. Notable attendees from Columbus included Miss Mary McLaughlin Miss Nell Laughlin Harry Sohone Fred Kissling Stanley Stader and Charles Kitzinger. Also promotes Cascarets Candy Dethartic touted as a health discovery claiming to purify kidneys liver and bones and relieve various ailments with a 0 cent today sale.
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Columbus
Mary McLaughlin
Nell Laughlin
Harry Sohone
Fred Kissling
Stanley Stader
Charles Kitzinger
Man Arrested For Riding Without Lantern In City
Policeman Ferguson arrested Will Sackman at Seventh and Chestnut at 8 30 for riding a bicycle without a lantern. Sackman posted bond and will appear before the Mayor at nine o'clock this morning.
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Ferguson
Seventh and
Chestnut
Will Sackman
Bond
Place Hunter Chooses Only Feasible Public Role
A witty exchange shows a patron asking what position he wants and the hunter of public patronage replying he desires only what he can obtain. The judge remarks on the practicality and humor of the exchange.
Club talk on eligibility sparks a pearson moment
A dialogue snippet shows a man offering to make a married woman eligible for membership in a club. The woman clarifies she is not a member, highlighting social gatekeeping and strained etiquette in the scene.
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Pearson
Engineer killed in railroad collision near Louisville
Seymour reports engineer Charles Apple of Seymour was killed when his engine collided with a switch engine on the Louisville branch of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railroad. He was called out at 4 am after a short lay-off for rest, leaving a widow and children. Marion announces engagement of Fred G. Seitz and Miss Blanche Bradford with a wedding planned for late September. Seitz is president of the Marion Flint Bottle Company.
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Seymour
Charles Apple
Louisville
Baltimore
Marion
Fred G. Seitz
Blanche Bradford
Seitz
Marion Flint Bottle Company
Queen City
Miss Bradford
Runaway minor John Allen Stader warned by parent
Notice warns the public not to employ John Allen Stader, a minor, without consent and warns Newton Bar not to harbor him. Charles Stader instructs other papers to copy the notice. Wages may be claimed by the parent if employed.
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John Allen Stader
Newton Bar
Jon Allen Stader
Keep Cool With C M Kellar Fans At Home Or Work
Warm spell prompts advice on staying comfortable with C M Kellar fans for home or business use. Suggests cooling options and hydration approaches to endure hot weather.
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C. M. Kellar
North Vernon Fair promises largest Southern Indiana event
North Vernon hosts August 3 to 6 fair with 5650 dollars in purses and premiums. Attractions include Cook's Roman Hippodrome and Equine Paradox daily on the track with various races. Live stock displays, a strong Ladies Department, half fare rail travel, and premium lists available from secretary Fred H. Nauer.
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North Vernon
Indiana
Cook
Daugherty Pension Agency Expands Reach
The S. W. Daugherty & Co. Pension Agency is expanding drawing on multiple states and plans a southern trip through Lexington and Winchester Kentucky Paris Falmouth Kentucky Moscow Ohio New Richmond and Dens. Mr Daugherty aims to move pensioners to Columbus and promote its growth quietly through agency influence.
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S. W. Daugherty .&Co.Pension Agency
New Richmond
Dens
Columbus
Daugherty
W. Daugherty & Co
Charles Danforth Loses Facial Ornaments in Odd Change
A fragment reports Charles Danforth, a broom manufacturer, undergoing a dramatic appearance change as friends fail to recognize him. The odd alteration is described as the “Gold Bug” effect with coins, likely a metaphor for his altered look.
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Charles Danforth
Iter
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Ilce
Otto
Louis
Ville
W. C. Breckenridge
Sims
Democratic Party
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Free Silver Party
Senator Lindsay
Henry Watterson
Edinburg Tribune of the 13Th
Tribune
Harry Cline
C. M Kellar & Co
Oxford
J. A. Newtron
One Price Shoe Store
Johnny
New York
Mount
Farmers’ National Congress
St. Paul
Minn
J.J. W. Billingsley
C. L. Ditmars
Franklin
Seymour News
Marcia Voris
Franklin Star
Maggie McCormick
Fred Ulrich
Pearl Streets
Baseball
National League
Loisville
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Western League
Detroit
Minneapolis
Polis
Penn Lines
Emma Oberwitz
Chas. Norton
Underwood
Arthur Mason
Elizabethtown
Mayme Golden
Richmond
C.C. Murray and
Cora Newsom
Irina Volland
Carl Rost F
Crawfordsville
John Tompkins
Mr. Tompkin
W.D. Pence and Family
Champaign, Ill
C. M. Keller
Charlotte
John Brooks
John Stephens
Myrtle Wisner
Gabriel
Cleveland Plain Dealer
King George
Caneht II
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
R. Jackson
H. Frost
Titus ¢ Hill
N. Hege F. B. Russell
Wallmans
B. Tom Brown
T. B. Tom Rush
Russell
Hendrick
Tuvhy
Ogden
Frank McElroy
Mary Ping
George Caldwell
James Lash
Postal Telegraph Company
Noble County
Spurgin
Waymans
Columbus Society
Mansville
What He
Wanted
Ohio Southwestern Railroad This
Ing
Charles Stader
Sthituath
North Vernon Fair
Fred H. Nauer
D& W
White House
Stahlhuth
Geo.h. Cummins
Tarde Bowden
Columbus Pension
S. W.daugherty and Co
Mr. Daugherty
Lexington, Ky
Winchester, Ky
Paris, Ky
Falmouth, Ky
Moscow
Ohio
Looses
Charlies
Ally
Wooa
Iarmbus Fual & Ica Co
Stabbuth’s
F. Donner
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