Coal miners face mass strike amid rising living costs
The piece, attributed to Haghton Penny, denounces trusts for driving up prices in the Pennsylvanian anthracite region. It cites Hawton Davenport's visit to mines, describes miners' hardships, including child labor, and lists price increases across tobacco, tea, coffee, milk, lard, and clothing, arguing the strike is a national issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Homer Davenport
Hood
Ulazelton
Wes
Teluty
Niger
Woolen Trust
Cracker Trust
Rubber Trust
Roosevelt on Working Men in 1896 Review
Theodore Roosevelt argues against anti injunction critics by comparing them to primitive cave dwellers. He credits progress and warns that such views threaten modern governance and moral life. The piece appears as an excerpt from September 1896 Review of Reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Review of Reviews
Theodore Roosevelt
Ship Subsidy Bill and Bond Increases Tied to Graft Claims
The document accuses Congress of boosting government bonds by 65 million in new currency and links bondholder donations to the Republican Campaign fund. It states the Ship Subsidy Bill, backed by Mark Hanna, provides 9 million a year for 30 years totaling 270 million, seen as a liberal donation to the party paid by taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republican Campaign
Mark Hanna
Republican Corruption Fund
Two Reasons for a Large Army at Odds with Policy
The text argues only two motives for a large army: to pursue an imperceptible policy or to suppress strikes by force. It claims the Republican party will not allow the latter and favors basing its line on the former.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republeak Party
West Baden Journal Editorial Critique Sparks Controversy
A ragged excerpt shows the West Baden Journal critiquing political pressures and a minister ostracised for his views. The piece laments party alignments and describes editorial tensions at the paper under proprietors Sinclair, Rhodes & Per Sise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
Sinclair, Rhodes
Per Sise
West Baden Springs
Unl
West
Baden
Secret Republican pamphlet prompts outcry in Indiana election
A dispatched Indiana campaign letter instructs precinct workers to hold secret meetings and misleads targets. Critics label the tactic a Kuklux-like plan to steal votes while Democrats denounce covert organizing and urge vigilance against deceptive tactics.
Republicans bet on McKinley name swap in county
The speaker claims a hundred Republicans will gamble on a bet using Bryan's name instead of McKinley, with staged false leads. A second bet would yield a net $25 ahead. The text notes a petition to a conference to not return a minister who was a Prohibitionist, and the request appears granted as the minister did not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinley
Grannie
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea After Thirty Years Suffering
John S. Halloway of French Camp Mississippi says thirty years of diarrhoea left him feeble and unable to work until a chance use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. He urges keeping the medicine accessible and thanks ES Crosier Druggist for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Halloway
Misa
Chamberlain
Tani
Sam
ES. Crosier
Washington Township Teachers and obituary notice
Washington Township teachers listed include Chad Hays H S Sonner Frank Windell Rhoda Montgomery Denton Frank Mollie Woodward and Thomas Any. Mra Albert Bower near Greenville was buried at Bradford leaving a husband and five children. Lyme Pinko Faves of Blue River township visited Corydon friends and spoke about Bryan stock. Our supplement this week features Bryan's acceptance letter and anti trust speech at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Hays
H.S. Sonner
Frank Windell
Rhoda Montgomery
Denton Frank
Mollie Woodward
Thomas Any. J
Wispiena
Albert Bower
Greenville
Bradford
Jasonh Uhl
Lyme Pinko Faves
Blue River Township
Corydon
Bryan Stock
Bryan
St. Louis
Golden Wedding Held At McRae Home In New Middletown
The county marks a rare golden wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs William A McRae two miles southeast of New Middletown. About 200 relatives and friends attend and present tokens including 40 in gold. The couple aged 73 and 68 have spent their married life at this home and have six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. McRae
New Middletown
John
William
Charles
Walter McRae
Ella Cooper
Mahala Zimmerman
Kansas
McRae
Rhoda A. Shuck
George Shuck
Little Indian
Zenor Place
George Venner
Nebraska
C. F. Friedly
Walter
Wm. McRae
Vesey County
Mollie Shuck
Grant Shuck
New Albany
August Flower and Fertilizer Ads in Local Notices
A collage of advertising blurbs praises Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and mentions free samples. Separate item promotes Ox Brand Fertilizers for wheat growers with local agents Baxter and Wolfe and reasonable prices. A death notice for Emily Satter notes birth date February 4 and a family prayer for acceptance with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Houton
They & Son’s
Junls
Baxter & Wolfe
Don’t Get Thin Don’t Get Thin Get Fat Plump Safety
In this mid-century health pitch, the ad warns readers to brace for seasonal illness and cold weather. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a dietary aid to improve digestion and nutrient absorption, mentioning 409 Pearl Street New York and pricing 50 cents and 1.00 at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Circuit Court Docket Summary From Huntingburg Ledger
Change of venue granted in Huntingburg bank versus Duoffin and Belcher moving to Perry county. Senn and Ackerman versus Steven A D Vance suit on account jury trial verdict for defendant. James Smith granted divorce from Lou Daisy Smith. Elizabeth Philips versus B O W Railway trial by jury jury failed to reach verdict. Stephen Harper granted divorce from Mamie Harper. Krause versus Krause tried by court taken under advisement. Keller Mfg Co versus Henry W Baker moved to Crawford county. George W Wolfe adjudged unsound mind guardian Samuel T Wolfe appointed. Court adjourned until next Monday.
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The
Huntingburg Bank
Duoffin & Belcher
Perry County
Senn & Ackerman
Steven A. D. Vance
James 8. Smith
Lou Daisy Smith
Elizabeth B. Philips
B. & O . W. Railway Co
Stephen Harper
Mamie Harper
Krause
Keller Mfg. Co
Henry W. Baker
Crawford County
George W. Wolfe
Samuel T. Wolfe
Surprise Birthday Dinner for 80th Birthday in Harrison Twp
On Sunday September 23 about sixty relatives and friends honored Mr. Chas Elliott of Harrison township with a surprise dinner for his 80th birthday. Attendees included Deatrick Fravis Rhodes Lasley Smith Applegate Stover Haun Reed Wiseman Reed Rosenbarger and Lonnie Smith from Fountain county. They enjoyed food and good company and wished him many more happy birthdays. All were for Bryan MooA.SMITH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Elliott
Harrison Township
Elliott
Wm. Deatrick
Rebecca Fravis
Abbie Rhodes
Milt Smith
Will Fravil
Otto Deatrick
Charles Applegate
Jotn Stover
Ed Fravil
Samuel Lasley
John Haun
Ben Lasley
Noah Haun
James T Smith
Daniel Rhodes
Cora Wiseman
Vadia Smith
Maud Reed
Bessie Rhodes
Eva Lasley
Delta Rosenbarger
Fountain County
Lonnie Smith
Mr. Elliott
Bryan Mooa.smith
Newsy Valley Notes From Rosewood and Nearby
Rosewood travelers Mrs Summers and Mrs Summers and Mrs Mattie McRae spent a few days in New Albany recently. Messrs Will Milter and Will Hauck visiting near Elizabeth spent a few days nearby before returning to Louisville. Leman, child of Mr and Mrs Brewer, is slowly improving after a long illness. Henry Ross of Louisville was entertained at Q I Berry's last week. Mrs Altha Merk and sister Miss Says Colvin spent a few days in Louisville recently. The district seemed quiet with many residents away on business in Corydon last week.
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Summers
Mattie McRae
New Albany
Will Milter
Will Hauck
Elizabeth
Louisville
Leman
Brewer
Henry Ross
Says Colvin
Corydon
Family Reunion Dinner Honors Melton Relatives
A reunion dinner was hosted at Rev. J. W. Melton’s Crandall residence on Sunday for his brother Henry Melton and wife from Grav ity Ja. Guests included John Breeden and daughter Henry Wright and wife and others. The event featured a lavish table and warm hospitality as the Meltons return from a thirty day visit in the county before going home to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Melton
Crandall
Henry Melton
Gravity
John Breeden
Henry Wright
David Melton
To. Fowler
Meltton
Wood Hurn
Woo. Bruner
Rey
JM. Powler
J. F. Wright
Mrs. Metton
Lowa
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Great Favorite
The soothing remedy provides quick relief for colds croup and whooping cough and is safe for all ages. It contains no opium or harmful drug and is sold by E S Crosier Druggyist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.S. Crosier
Local Visitors and Sermon Highlight Weekend Notices
Ramsey Dennis Davis of Jows and Dolph Davis Gumily of Missouri visit nearby friends and relatives. Rev Appell delivers a sermon at this place as Mr and Mrs O W Crayden visit Corydon residents. The Craydens spend Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs W W Finerasey near Corydon at Mrs Gs father J P McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Davis
Jows
Dolph Davis
Gumily
Missouri
Rev
Appell
O. W. Crayden
Eere Crayden
Corydon
W. W. Finerasey
J.P. McCoy
Buena Vista Dems Plan Trustees Election Amid Church Progress
Joseph Fink reports a tewound Bryan boy arrival and a Macedonian event that was rained out. A large gathering was anticipated. The new Catholic church is progressing toward completion. Taylor township citizens show Democratic zeal and will elect a trustee this year. Miss Anta Fink works in Louisville at a dressmaking shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fink
Tewound Bryan
Macedonian
Taylor Township
Anta Fink
Louisville
Democratic candidate speaks at Bradford on weathered night
A. J. Lopp, Democratic candidate for County Representative, addressed a sizable Bradford audience Saturday night despite bad weather. He urged support for the Democratic platform. A Bradford Bryan Club formed after the speech with Joseph Bunch as President and Roy Martin as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
A. J. Lopp
Bradford
Lopp
Bryan Club
Joseph Bunch
William Steerstedter
William Habermel
Notice of Appointment in Harrison County Estate
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Caroline Burkett, deceased, Harrison County. The estate is believed solvent. Jacob S. Perimmer, Administrator.
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Henry Keehn
Harrison Circuit Court
Palmyri
Lucinds Arts
Lactison County
Indiana
Andrew A. Kintner
Admr
Adainis
Caroline Burkett
Harrison County
Jacob S. Perimmer
Adina
Local Notices Include Wedding Hint and School Plans
Central area briefs note a wedding reportedly near, Alva Denbo listed as on the sick list, Camisign open and Bryan partially linked. Pearl Dean to attend Leavenworth this winter with Mary Wiseman from Hill Grove visiting. street mentions include MAN STREET Albany Indiana. A medicinal ad promises Bromo-Quinine to cure cold in one day for 95 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Denbo
Camisign
Bryan
Pearl Dean
Leavenworth
Iss Mary Wiseman
Hill Grove
Man Street
New
Albany
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Haghton
Roosevelt
Sepeblivan
Pulpetan Corvden
Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
DuHantes Stranier
Warren Bider
Kuklux
Goring
Washington Township
Tennessee Chemical Co
Nashville, Tenn
Emily Satter
SW U.sater
Sscott & Browne
Pearl Street
New York
Circuit Court
Rosewood
Ramsey
Buena Vista
President McKinley
Trusts
New Salisbury
Corydon Steam Laundry
Isald
J Mitler
Bradford Road
Fourth
Henry Keehnu
Louis Keehn
Counee
Samueal H. Hendriche
Adair- Win
Hidlbey
Posey
Board of Commissioners
Lcense
Izabetn
Posey Rudieship
Main Street
Ginehesa
Fie
Cotner
John Hazlewood
Central
Meyer
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