25 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1903
Page
1
Report notes Trosas Taccart comments and hints Taggart could revise stance. In the campaign sea of rumors, reformers seek four salvageable deals and a measure of justice amid the chatter.
The text argues it is cheaper to build warships than wage real war and urges Uncle Sam to equip fully so no nation will challenge the Monroe doctrine, reflecting a defense minded policy stance.
Warnes G Sayre, state legislator from Wabash County, once failed miserably as Speaker of the House and now attempts a comeback by presenting himself for the role.
The writing mentions Sayre as a fraud and notes a county lacking representation in the Legislature. It discusses the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company planning a Rushville power house costing about 190000, plus a mention of Dr Grafft in Hamilton facing political scrutiny. It also notes Rear Admiral Taylor receiving a ceremonial sword in Indianapolis for his Santiago service.
Rushville Star notes Connersville residents consider paving streets with brick and plenty of gravel on hand, warning a misstep could occur as they plan.
A Fayette county farmer voices support for a Cincinnati traction line to Connersville and condemns fly by night ads. The Connersville News endorses municipal sewer and paving plans, detailing simultaneous street paving from Mill Street to Seventh Street with sewer extension north from Seventh Street, aiming to minimize tear ups and finish in one year.
The first issue of the High School Gazette appears as a sixteen page pamphlet with a quality layout and cover. Ad support is robust and the staff, a group of top students, take pride in their well edited debut.
The Indianapolis Sentinel’s February 10 issue contrasts calm banking news with bold calls for reform. It notes Indianapolis banks surpassing 40 million in resources and record deposits, while urging Senate reform, Panama Canal actions, and quick ratification of the Colombian treaty ahead of March 4.
A reader identified as Alwinp, a public spirited resident of the Nuns, forwards a communication reflecting deep interest in the welfare of Indianapolis and the surrounding county. The message discusses civic matters and urges attention to local improvements and governance.
Sider Matheny of North Carolina will preach at the Baptist church north of Harrisburg starting Friday at 2 p m. Services continue through Sunday. Everyone is invited.
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