Prohibition Candidate Woolley Carried Indiana In Last Vote
The piece notes John G. Woolley polled 18 838 in Indiana in the last election while questioning McKinley’s win. It reports wage cuts for 800 steel workers and reductions from 20 to 61 percent at National Steel Co Wheeling. It mentions the Corydon Republicans and the fate of local party bosses and cites Philip J Strack in New Salisbury facing an assignment due to McKinley prosperity.
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Prohibition
John G. Woolley
National Steel Co.(trust
Wheeling
West Virginia
Philip J. Strack
New Salisbury
McKinley
Sellersburg
Ind
Republicans Accuse Managers of Campaign Boodle
Grave charges are made by some Republicans against their managers. They allege campaign boodle was pocketed and call for another investigation. The Commissioners would hardly have jurisdiction in this case.
Political Wire Purchases Alleged Influence
A political note argues that Democrat purchases of essential goods like wire coffee sugar or salt indirectly fund Republican campaign donations through inflated prices. The claim frames consumer spending as supporting party financing via trusted suppliers.
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Republican Campaign Fund
Wise seeks Richmond seat after repeated defeats
Richard A. Wise, a Republican veteran candidate in Richmond Virginia, runs again for Congress claiming the seat after three prior losses and disputed seat restorations. The narrative notes successive margins of defeat and accuses Republicans of audacious behavior.
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Richard A. Wise
Congress
Richmond
Republican cries foul over alleged vote buying in Harrison county
The Corydon Republican accuses the Democrats of paying up to 5 for a vote in Harrison county and cites Crawford County charges of 30, 25, and many at 15. The Crawford County Democrat responds, saying the claim will amuse Republicans there.
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Corydon
Harrison County
George
Crawford
Democratic reorganization by party friends not enemies
The speaker asserts that if Democrats decide to reorganize it must be done by friends of the party, not by self styled reformers who voted Republican. He invokes Bryan era support from 7,000,000 voters and rejects outsiders guiding the process.
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Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
Bryan Declines Senate Candidacy in Election Posture
The Sentinel comments on William Jennings Bryan’s statement he will not seek or accept a Senate seat after his presidential bid. He chose private life over office, exemplifying political decency and honesty. The piece scolds critics for deriding him and praises his public service.
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Bryan
Senate
the Sentinel
Will Put on The Screws and Trusts Power
The passage argues trusts will push for monopoly strength after McKinley’s re election fearing no restraint. It contends moderation was due to fear of anti trust pressure and predicts immediate restrictive action as trusts gain leverage over the public.
Beef Trust Telegram After McKinley Victory Triggers Price Hike
The Beef Trust of Chicago congratulated President McKinley on his election and pledged prosperity. Forty eight hours later the trust raised meat prices by five cents a pound, boosting profits by an estimated fifteen million dollars a year. The Chicago beef refrigerating trust contributed 250000 pounds to the Republican campaign fund, a sum the poor are said to repay in under a week.
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The
Beef Trust of
Chicago
McKinley
Beef Trust
Beef Refrigerating Trust Combine of
Republican Campaign
Salt Trust raises salt price amid national control
The National Salt Company of Chicago raised the price of common table salt to 2.50 per 100 pounds on the 12th, up from 1.10. The Salt Trust controls about 95 percent of U.S. salt output with Michigan mines as its core. The piece also mentions McKinley’s election and ends with a Durbin Salve recipe.
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National Salt Company
Chicago
National Company
The
Salt Trust
Michigan
McKinley
Illinois Southern Indiana railroad plan to Rockport Owensboro
The Louisville Times reports Southern Indiana railroad promoters claim funds to build a line from Indianapolis to Rockport and Owensboro with a Salem to New Albany branch. From Salem the route would go west to West Baden and French Lick, through Brown County. The project aims to open new coal and stone fields and benefit Louisville and Indianapolis. Directors have placed 1,000,000 dollars of preferred stock on the market. work slated to begin early spring.
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Indianapolis
Louisville Times
Southern Indiana Railroad
Rockport
Ind
Owensboro
Salem
New Albany
West Baden
French Lick
Brown County
Louisville
New Township Trustees Named for County Posts
The county elects thirteen new trustees across Harrison Franklin Webster Posey Taylor Boone Heth Washington Morgan Blue River Spencer Jackson and Scott townships. Ages range from 21 to 56, with eight under forty. Democrats lead 10 to 3. Bonds from $6,000 to $8,000 secure their four year terms.
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Hauswald
Harrison Township
Joseph D. Pitman
Blue River Township
Ramsey
E. G. Briscoe
J. F. Bird
Deaf woman donates 10000 to Nicholson Institute
A deafady cured by Dr Nicholson's artificial ear drums gave ten thousand dollars to the Nicholson Institute in New York. The gift will fund free ear drums for deaf people unable to afford them at 780 Eighth Avenue.
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Ady
Resolutions of Respect for Ephraim Mowrer
Gregg Lodge No. 235 I C O F records the death of Ephraim Mowrer on October 30, 1900. The lodge notes him as last charter member and praises his zeal for the fraternity and humanity. Sympathy extended to his wife and two sons. resolutions to be entered in lodge records and published in county papers. Committee: A L Reynolds, Joan W Lowetti, Emery H Breepen.
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Wuereas
Ephraim Mowrer
Gregg Lodge
A. L. Reynolds
Joan W. Lowetti
Emery H. Breepen
In Loving Remembrance Myrtle O Lopp
Devotional obituary for Myrtle O Lopp aged 16, daughter of Andrew J and Zora A Lopp. It notes her death on November 8 and a large family, with condolences and religious comfort. It closes with a tender poem about parting and reunion in heaven.
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Myrtle O
Andrew J
Zora A. Lopp
Pale Horse
August Flower Sell Words Claim Health Cure
Advert tells how August Flower cures indigestion biliousness and various ailments. It claims doctors were scarce and notes use for headaches and nervous symptoms. Promotes Green's August Flower liquid with a prize almanac and nationwide dealer sale.
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August Flower
Green
Public Sale of personal property at Spencer township
Jacob Hannel of Spencer township will conduct a public sale of his personal property including horses a threshing outfit a saw mill black smith tools carpenter tools farming implements hay and corn with usual sale terms.
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Jacob Hannel
Spencer Township
Inquest Notice States Harrison County Death Details
State of Indiana Harrison County coroner certifies Henry Frederick died October 23 1909 near Jackson Township Corydon Salem road from internal injuries after horses ran away and threw him from a wagon. He was 63 years old about five feet six inches, about 140 pounds with dark complexion. Peters Wright Coroner. novi4-3t
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State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Corydon
Salem
Jackson Towship
Peters
Wright
Notice of Final Settlement in Munschina Estate
Harrison Circuit Court November Term 1900. Albert Deig as administrator with will annexed presents final settlement of Alphonse Munschina estate. Final examination and action set for December 6 1900. Heirs creditors legatees or devisees must appear to show cause why account should not be approved and prove heirship. Ruber Detc administrator with will annexed. Ed D Mitchell attorney. nov 14-21
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Alphonse Munschina
Harrison Circuit Court
Albert Deig
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Hugh A. Trotter
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J. F. Cunningham
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Palmyra
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William Huff
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Jacob Bill
W. T. Graves
Charles F. Stevens
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White Cloud
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