Vote for Democratic ticket from Deyurn to Supervisor
Voter guidance praising several candidates including W J Bryan Kern Zenor Lopp Bline O Connor Loitch Habermel Nye Sharp and others. Urges voting against a large standing army trusts and sale of public schools while promoting liberty fair dealing and family values.
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W. J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Judge Zenor
Congress
A. J. Lopp
Albert Bline
Ed. O’connor
Philip Loitch
John Habermel
Sitwell Nye
Dan Sharp
Deyurn
Desperate county race seen in tense campaign
Descriptions show candidates on the county ticket avoiding any critique of Republican opponents. Voters face a charged atmosphere as campaigns proceed with limited cross‑party criticism and heightened tension before the election.
Wedding Bells at Hess Farm Near Lanesville
A wedding on Oct 24 1900 united William J Piazen of Louisville New York and Elizabeth M Hess at St. Marys Church officiated by Rev A Peckskamp. Guests feasted at the Hess home and the couple plans to reside in Louisville. Relatives praise the hospitality and wish long life and prosperity.
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Joseph Hess
Lanesville
Wm. J. Piazen
Louisville
Elizabeth M. Hess
Father A. Peckskamp
Hes
Beveridge at Chicago argues against colonization
Senator Beveridge argues that great nations did not grow by colonizing or administering others and challenges the notion that possession and administration justify power. He cites England and France to rebut the claim and questions the morality of imperial conquests and U.S. global action.
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United States
Germany
Russia
South America
Mask Off Senator Endorses Trusts In New York Speech
West Virginia Senator N B Scott and Hanna campaign manager praised oil wealth and trusts in a New York speech last Saturday, claiming abundance and prosperity from Standard Oil. The remark drew sharp criticism of GOP leadership and called into question party integrity.
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N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Hanna
New York
Standard Oil Company
History lesson on constitutional governance and empire
A fragment quotes Froude arguing that free nations cannot govern subject provinces if they refuse to share their constitution, warning that the constitution will unravel from incompetence and failure to admit dependencies. The passage critiques Republican views on provincial governance and constitutional unity.
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Froude
Jesson
Fathers face monopolies as trusts squeeze young workers
The author warns fathers to beware monopolistic trusts when starting a son in manufacturing. He questions whether wealth can shield a family from trust ruin and urges fathers to consider the danger before supporting the party that would extend trust power for four more years.
Three New Republican Theories Oppose Democratic Call
A letter urges voters to back the Democratic ticket against three Republican theories. It cites industrial despotism, a large army, and a colonial policy as dangers. The Navy plans at least forty new ships and signals rising war taxes, with criticism of Navy Department construction.
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Board of Construction of the Navy Department
Our Next Representative Lopp for Legislature is Endorsed
The Democratic ticket presents Andrew Jackson Lopp as an honest fearless debater in the county he will lead in the lower house. He aligns with farmers' interests and will garner Democratic votes plus a sizable Republican following. Three cheers for Lopp.
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Andrew Jackson Lopp
Lopp
Bryan Warns on Trusts in Trenton Speech
William J. Bryan, speaking in Trenton New Jersey on the 25th, warned of trusts forming across industries. He cited a milk trust to aid infants, a coal trust for winter, an ice trust for summer, and a coffin trust awaiting at life’s end.
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Trenton
N. J
William J. Bryan
Coal Trust
Ice Trust
Coffin Trust
Look Out for Fraud on Election Day
A call to vigilance on election day urges inspectors and judges to study poll clerk initials to prevent bogus ballots. The message advocates watching every ballot, arresting anyone suspected of fraud, and ensuring a fair election at all hazards.
Police oil Raising event noted near Curvelon
Over 10 people gathered at the residence of Andy Thelt about 25 miles northeast of Curvelon last Wednesday afternoon. ML OGannon and Asa Hurbaneh addressed the crowd about taxes for salaries and governance. The passage references a hickory pole and a provocative call for funding various offices.
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Andy Thelt
Curvelon
A. ML Ogannon
Asa Hurbaneh
Wire slashes pay to extend four years of Medinley prosperity
The Wire demonstrates confidence in four more years of Medinley prosperity by cutting workers’ wages by 74 percent on the 25th of the month. The move affects all employes and signals a major wage reduction.
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Medinley
Campaign meeting promotes McKinleyactics and distrust
Hon. 8. M. Stockslager draws a full Laconia crowd praising campaign for McKinley. The note warns voters against Durbin and claims Rockfeller earns vast income while cites Joliet steel workers laid off. It urges blue ballot marks signaling judgment against corruption.
County voters urged to choose change at the ballot
In a comparative appeal, the speaker highlights a clean and sober county administration under Democrats versus the prior Republican regime. Mortgage debt for state and county and delinquent tax totals have risen for three years, prompting voters to answer at the polls.
Fall Vote Urges Tax Reduction and Honest County Administration
A proposal for an 18 cent reduction per hundred dollars in two years appeals to voters’ wallets. The message urges voting for the Democratic ticket this fall to secure a clean, economical, and honest administration of county affairs.
Local notes mix politics and views from Centerville
Mixes Josie Henriot of Louisville visiting her parents last Sunday and Emma Pate visiting friends. Dan R. Davis cited as school teacher. Robert Erb of Blue River township addressed a Democratic audience. Citizens attend Democratic rally Thursday. Letter warns of McKinley re election meaning more troops and taxes. Also a testimonial praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local druggist sale.
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Mixes Josie Henriot
Louisville
Dan R. Davis
Robert Erb
Blue River Township
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
When you cannot sleep from coughing you need a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease throat irritation and help sleep. It is good. Try it. For sale by E. S. Crosier, Druggist. oct.
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Chamberlain
E. S. Crosier
Commissioners' Sale of Land in Harrison Circuit Court
Notice of sale by the Commissioner in the Samuel Spencer and Jemima Goss suit against James I Spencer Aleyv Spencer Rebecca Lofton and others. Public auction at 1 o clock p m on the premises in Starvison county Indiana. Land comprises two parcels totaling sixty acres with staged payments and six percent interest.
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Samuel Spencer
Jemima Goss
James I. Spencer
Aleyv Spencer
Rebecca Lofton
Harrison Circuit Court
Starvison County
Indiana
Towit
The
Alexander H. Adamson
James H. Elwood
Rosy B. Elwood
Notice of Liquor License Application in Corydon Indiana
Notice to citizens of Corydon and Marrison township Harrison county Indiana that Peter S Wright will apply to the Board of Commissioners at the November 1900 session for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a described two story frame building on Market street Corydon. The notice specifies the exact premises layout and property boundaries with a request to permit sale in quantities less than five gallons for on premises consumption.
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Corydon
Marrison Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Market Street
Sail Town
Corydah
Harrison Township
Peter
Wright
Elizabeth
Board of Commissioners
Posey Township
Main Street
Main
John W. Tuell
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