Fizzle Endorsement Marks Busted Republican County Ticket
A calm fairground endorsement of the county GOP ticket failed to rally crowd support as the Corydon ring and band pushed a hurried convention. Otto Hirt and Henry Beanblossom drew heavy ballots for Recorder while Aaron Peters, Dr Isaac Hopper led early nominations amid party clashes and questions about loyalty to veterans.
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Fair Ground
Corydon
Aaron Peters
Isaac Hopper
Hopper
Peters
Charles Swarens
Henry Bopp
Henry Beanblossom
Heth
J.jk. P. Sonner
Washington
Otto Hirt
Lanesville
Hirt
Beanblossom
Sonner
Local Official List Names and Roles in City Government
A historical roster lists William T. Zenor as Senator and Smith as Judge with Christopher W. Cook Prosecuting Attorney John H. Luckett as Representative Andrew J. Lopp as Auditor George L. Hess as Treasurer Edward C Connor as Sheriff Philip E. Loitch as Recorder Frank M. Wilson as Coroner W S Nye as Surveyor Hugh H Rhodes as Commissioner First District Andrew J McIntosh Commissioner Third District Edmond BR Love William H. Keller St John Arnold William Thomas William T Mauck Georgia L Shields George G Schafer Benjamin F. Davis and several councilmen across First Second Third Fourth Districts.
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Andy Armstrong
Ben Jordan
Willard Windell
Windell
Joseph P. Louden
Spencer Township
Milton W. Funk
Boone Township
Henry Shewsmaker
Webster Township
Otto Wirt
Itarklin Lownshin
Congress
William T. Zenor Joinat
Smith Askrea
Christopher W. Cook
John H. Luckett
Andrew J. Lopp
George L. Hess
Edward Qc’connor
Philip E. Loitch
Frank M Wilson
W. S. Nye
Hugh H. Rhodes
Andrew J. McIntosh
Edmond BR
Administration logic and distrust in trust romance
The piece notes Republican papers agitating over Democratic discord and mocks administration logic. It cites the Philippines friars issue and natives' wishes, urging independence for mercy and constant stubbornness by the Administration. A satirical jab at trusts and the common political forces of the era.
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Philippines
Speculation Harms Farmer as Grain Prices Fall
Two weeks before harvest the price of wheat was about ten cents while gamblers skin the farmer. When farmers store corn and oats, prices drop and the market hurts. The text argues speculators profit as farmers struggle during lean periods.
Not a Trust Says United States Steel Earnings Figure
The U S Steel corporation testified before Vice Chancellor Emery in Newark that its earnings amount to 140 million dollars annually and the trust property is valued at 1.4 billion. It admits a contemplated 10 million dollar payment to J Pierpont Morgan & Co as part of conversion plans. Attorney General Knox had recently told the president this wealth aggregation did not violate the anti trust law.
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United States Steel Corporation
Emery
Newark
J. Vierpont Morgan & Co
Knox
Groove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Exposed as Iron Drink
Consumer notes reveal Groove's Tasteless Chill Tonic formula printed on bottles shows iron content. Advertisements claim NoCure No Pay for 50 cents per bottle, prompting scrutiny over actual medical value and pricing.
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Groove
Hirt and Uncle Polk Question Mystery of Power Outage
The fragment asks who Hirt and Uncle Polk are and where Uncle Polk stood when the light failed, noting the ticket itself degrades. It hints at uncertain identities and a failing document surrounding the event.
He Declines Nomination In Harrison County
A Harrison County resident, John W. Marshall, states he is not in politics and never authorized use of his name. He says he declined the nomination and does not want to start at the bottom after reaching the top of the ladder.
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Corydon, Inc
Harrison Co
John W. Marshall
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cold in one day. It promises no cure, no pay and lists a price of 25 cents.
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Lgorn
Notice of Application for liquor license in Elizabeth Indiana
The notice to citizens of Elizabeth and Posey township Harrison county Indiana states that a male inhabitant over 21 will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon on the first Monday of September 1902 for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a ground floor room of a two story frame building on lots 7 and 8 Main street Elizabeth. The room measures 22 by 16 feet with an 8 foot ceiling and fronts Main street. The applicant also seeks to sell cigars and tobacco in connection with the business and signs the notice William E. Co.
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Elizahbeth
Posey Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Elizabeth
Main
William, E. CO
Depauw
Blue River Township
Wits
Depauww
Reek
Upgn
Jackson
Wmenda
O'Bannon
Jackson Township
Aust Christian J, Heuser
Notice of liquor license application in Corydon Indiana
John F. Williams announces a commission to be held in Corydon on the first morning of September for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a frame building at lot 40 fronting on Front Street Depauw Harrison County Indiana. The room measures 20 by 14 feet with specified doors windows and entry details.
Notice of Final Settlement for Philip Kurtz Deceased
Executor Anthony N. Eisery files final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. Hearing set for Sunday, September 1902, to show cause why settlement should not be approved. Creditors heirs and legatees notified to appear.
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Nancy J.gray
Harrison
James M. Sherrill
Philip Kurtz
Harrison Circuit Court
Smd
Lawmers
Anthony N. Eisery
Samuel Cunningham
Jesse L. Watson
Admr
Sealed bids asked for Spencer Township schoolhouse
The Spencer Township trustee invites sealed proposals to erect a frame schoolhouse in School District No. 8. Bids due by noon September 2, 1902, with plans on file in the trustee’s office. The trustee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Jowan Fr. Gettelpinger, trustee.
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Spencer
Blarrison
Indiana
Spencer Township
Said
Jowan FR. Gettelpinger
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