Bryan and McKinley Campaign Reflections in Indiana
In Connersville Indiana on August 16 1900 the piece notes James E Watson praising campaign auditing and warns of a Bryan administration causing a severe business panic tied to monetary policy fears. It reports Bryan and Adlai Stevenson being officially notified in Indianapolis as Democratic nominees while Indiana prepares to vote in November with McKinley Roosevelt seen as favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
United States
W. J. Bryan
Adlai Stevenson
Indianapolis
Pekin and Its Problems
Discussion on the approach to Beijing as allied forces near the gates. Options include demanding territory and compensation for victims, or punitive actions against Chinese authorities. Emphasis on shaping China’s future and the United States’ leadership during upcoming years.
American diplomacy in the celestial empire contest
Distant nations unite in opposition to the Plowery Kingdom claim that the Celestial Empire rules the world. Foreign cabinets resist Chinese sovereignty and demand restraint, framing the dispute as a test of power and legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Celestial ‘Empire
Bebona
China
Thia
Minister Conger Safe with Guard of His Nation
Report states Minister Conger is safe guarded by soldiers from his own country. The dispatch commends the American Government for its businesslike diplomacy and dismisses Chinese cunning and duplicity as lacking influence over the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Dip’ Y
Forester John P. Brown Tours California Forest Work
John P. Brown secretary of the Indiana Forestry Association visits the Semper virens Club in town. He plans to visit Big Basin tomorrow and attend a San Francisco club meeting Monday as part of an extended western tour promoting forestry conservation and railroad land provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Brown
Indiana Forestry Association
Sempervirens Club
Big Basin
San Francisco
Brown
United States
California
Railrroad
San Jose Daily Mercury
Bentley Correspondence Notes Social Trips and Local Games
Charley Scheier attended the Red Men Pow Wow in Indianapolis from Wednesday to Friday staying with his aunt Mrs. Chas Scheier. Local visits include Mrs. Rebury Fishback’s return to Connersville after two weeks with relatives, and Mrs Maud Jordan and Miss Edith Fowler visiting from Connersville and Indianapolis. The Bentley ball team was defeated by Fairfield. several social gatherings and visits to relatives are noted among residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Charley Scheier
Indianapolis
Chas. Scheier
Rebury Fishback
Connersville
Maud Jordan
Edith Fowler
Ann Erb
Lou Weere
Laura Lowe
W. H. Erb
Bessie Manson
Earle Glidewell
Greensburg
E. G. Glidewell
Bertha Currey
George Banning
Elwood
Bentley Bal
Atlaat
Wilbur
Jessie Campbell
Annie Roce
Jessie
Chas, Scheiez
Geo. Bolinger
Cincinnati
Louis Scheiez
Resolutions of Respect for Jesse Shortridge
Violet Rebekah Lodge No. 493 in Glenwood mourns Brother Jesse Shortridge and recalls his kind and charitable deeds. The lodge drapes its charter for thirty days, copies go to the bereaved family and local papers, with minutes kept as remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Rebekah
Glenwood
Lod
Jesse Shortridge
Cobler
Dany Woasnan Lavra M. Gray Dora Houiand
The Regular Baptists Association Meets in Fayette County
The three day gathering at Stockdale grove near Harrisburg drew large crowds with twelve ministers, led by Elder Rupert and Elder Harry Todd. Local hospitality across Harrison township and beyond was praised as churches hosted visitors. Notable elders included Freeman Taylor Lafayette and Harry Todd Graysville Indiana among others from Indiana Ohio and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Stockdale Grove
Harrisburg
Rupert
Harry Todd
Todd
Harrison Township
Freeman Taylor
Lafayette
Wh. Rupard
Winchester
Graysville
Ind
T. E. Thomas
Ashley
Ohio
E. W. Thomas
Danville
Wm. Chastain
Thurston
Darwin Reed
Branchester
Daum Sanatorium Expands Live in Connersville
The Daum Sanatorium on southern Connersville grounds grows its facility to meet rising demand. Dr. A W Daum funds park use for social events and treats infectious and chronic diseases with diet rest exercise and electricity. Indications show patient referrals from Indiana Illinois Kentucky Ohio and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneresville
Daum Sanatorium
A. W. Daum
Our
Commonwealth
Indianapolis
Sanatorium
F.B. Flanner
Mary Tuttle
Mary Sloan
el Paso
Ilinois
E. W. Shafer
Fragmentary Quote on Career Constipation and Remedy
Fragmentary text complains that career constipation is a curse and references edicts and a remedy. The readable portion presents a general critique of societal barriers and hints at a proposed solution without concrete details or named entities.
Fayette County approves bills at August meeting
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners lists bills allowed including sums for coroner inquest expenses, asylum costs, printing and advertising, fuel and light, and bridge work. Several named individuals and local firms appear among the payees. The note adds local updates on visiting relatives and community events such as a Harrisburg Odd Fellows ice cream supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Z.e. Lewis Ger
Seageee
JM. Sanders
Frank Giffith
Christian Eby
R. Mountain Tp
Calvin Ochiltree Co
Bridge
Lewis
Gritita
Frank Hamilton
Jas. Mesmer
Clifford Middleton
A.D. Tyrre
Dora Utter
Samuel Switch
Joseph Edwards
J. R. Mountain E
R. Beeson
Farberkoph Bros. Criminals
Timea News Co
Courier Pub. Co
Con. Nat. Gav. Co
Gen
Gas. & Electric Co
LaRue & Sons
Union Tel. Co
Hurxtabie
Hub Thomas Jr
Fairmount
Lyman Turner
N. F. Pierce
Clint Stone
Clint
McWilliams Station
Harrisburg
Odd Fellows
Expenditures And Taxes For Columbia Township 1900
The Columbia Township Fayette County Advisory Board proposes yearly expenditures and taxes for 1900 at School District No 3. Items include Township 182.62 and 15c per hundred. Local tuition 643.50 and 20c. Special school 546.97 and 17c. Road 865.25 and 30c. Additional road, library, poor, and other items listed with cents per hundred. Total expenditures 2783.66 and total tax rate gZ cents. Signed T J Custer Trustee. Caged August 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Township
Fayette County
One Cent Per Mile Fare to G A R Encampment in Chicago
Tax Bia Foun Route offers travel at one cent per mile from all points to Chicago for the 34th Annual G A R Encampment. Tickets go on sale August 25 with return by August 31 or extended to September 30 upon deposit and fee. Information from the Big Four agent or local undersigned agent in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
G. A.R
Traina
Big Four
Worees
Also Mentioned on This Page
Courier: Publishing CO
E Moore
Thiebaud Auditors and Managers
Connersville, Indiana
James E. Watson
Fae Pebe
PEKIN
Sanday
Peking
Duri
Peing
Bentley
THE
Regular Baptists
Lover I Aurease
Drum Sanatorium
Commissioner’s Court
Marshall Williams
Homer Drennen
McKinley
T. J. Custer
Lockhart Bros
Colt Show
Orpha
Henry Maurer
Indiana
Henry Mayer
East Connasville
Pleasant Valley Rabbitry
Connedrasville, Indiana
Vienna Bakery
Geo. W. Myers
Crawfordsville Business College
Fayette Cousty
Guo
Waruna
Apr
Adiana
Pare
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!