Fountain County Republicans affirm full ticket support
The Covington Republican urges Fountain county Republicans to back the entire ticket this fall. It asks what fusion means to the populist in Fountain county and recalls past campaigns involving J. A. Corey and Morris Bowling. The piece proclaims, There is no danger to any man on the ticket and the whole ticket can be elected.
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Republcans
Fountain County
Fom Lict
Hon. Ratelayy
J. A. Corey
Morris Bowling
Bell and Bryant commit to one term in four year office
The piece argues Ms Bell and Mr Bryant will serve a single four year term and step aside to allow others to run. It urges all parties to vote to establish this precedent and cites a broader fight linked to efforts by GuaxpMa and a preacher figure amid communal tensions.
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Gora
Bell
Mr. Bryant
Mr. Bell
GuaxpMa
David
Editors clash over one term issue in local papers
Editors from the Fountain Warren Democrat and the Friend echo our one term stance while urging readers to consult Bell’s acceptance letter in the Republican. They criticize silence on key questions about Grandma and her whistle cracks, likening opponents to a whipped dog avoiding direct answers.
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Fountain-Warren Democrat
Bell
Grandma
Graandma
Grandma and the Democratic Papers Stir Laborers Over Living Costs
The piece describes an elderly woman railing about the cost of living fueled by political pages. It notes she sells grain and coal from Coal Creek farm and contrasts wage disputes from 1893 with current labor conditions. The author mocks Republican and Democrat stances on wages and hours.
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Grandma
Coal Creek
Township repudiation hits candidate in local race
The piece argues that widespread citizen rejection signals a problematic candidacy. It notes Tom Allen, the Democratic Recorder nominee, faces a stiff battle in his own township, with his nomination method likely shaping the campaign.
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Wuesa Wax
Tom Allen
Recorder
Allen
Campaign Heats Up For Mr Allen With Busy Schedule
A candidate named Mr Allen faces a demanding campaign calendar as he prepares to meet numerous events and engagements. The public awaits details on his platform and outreach plans amidst an active race.
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Mr. Allen
Bert Campaign Endorsement and Pledges Highlight County Race
The message urges support for Bert claiming people want him to lead and cites Jim Bell as a man of his word. It contrasts Furgeson’s past promises to John DeHaven with DeHaven’s treatment and warns of a rule that would prevent similar harm, urging elect Jim Bell to ensure fair treatment.
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Bert
Jim Bell
Furgeson
John DeHaven
Mr. de Haven
Jin Bell
Mr. DeHaven
Fountain County endorses Judge Lewis for state legislature
The Fountain County Citizen interviews Mr. Lice a populist candidate arguing for his U S Senate goals. It praises Judge Lewis as a capable, humorous, and principled man who will advance soldiers’ interests and state laws if elected.
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Lice
Organ
Ante Leif
Free Silver Organ
Fountain County
United States
United States Senate
Lewis
First Anti Trust Plank Referenced in 1888 Convention
William McKinley introduced the first anti trust plank as Republican national convention chair in 1888. It supported state and federal efforts to curb discrimination and unfair transport rates by large capital interests, leading to pressure that helped produce the Sherman anti trust law. Democrats opposed the immediate rule for the bill reported May 1 1890 by Carlile Bland Springer Richardson McCreary Wilson.
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William McKinley
Harrison
Congress
House
Carlile
Kentucky
Bland
Missouri
Springer
Ilinois
Richardson
Tennessee
McCreary
Wilson
West Virginia
Local Campaign Talkendorse Jim Bell and Fry Bryant
The piece argues for candidates Jim Bell on a one term issue plus Fry Bryant a longtime resident with no criminal record. It asserts Bryant seeks election on reform and Bell’s tenure is tenable. It predicts strong public support and plans to discuss office tenure elsewhere in the campaign.
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Paign Thunder
Jim Bell
Fry Bryant
Bell
Bryant
Fountain County
Local Advisory Boards to Review 1903 Expenditures
Tserowxenip Advisory Boards and the County Council plan meetings in early September to pass on next year’s expenditures. Taxpayers have right and duty to be heard if taxes seem high. Township trustees must itemize proposed expenditures for schools roads and bridges. County matters require county officer requisitions to the County Council. Suggestions from taxpayers welcomed.
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Tserowxenip
Board of Commissioners
Grandma’s Pipe Dream and Local Political Debate
The piece discusses Jim Bell’s nomination for Auditor by the Veedersburg Republican convention and critiques a local paper the Friend for opposing his candidacy. It notes Bell was nominated by acclamation and argues support for Republican nominees despite journalistic pushback and questions about party unity.
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James T. Bell
Veedersburg
Jim Bell
Fountain County
Lke
Friend
Bell
Doing Our Ricking Friend Campaign Text Fragment
The fragment shows a political term disputed phrase about a one term cam and pushing a friend’s stance. It reflects a heated campaign posture without clear events, dates, or complete context.
Democratic party tied to imperialism and free coinage
The speaker attacks the Democratic party for past policies including tariff versions and imperialism. They claim 1896 and 1900 defeats of free coinage threats, praise American expansion, and warn against reviving dead issues as the people look to the future.
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Congress
America
Hawai
Philippines
Republies
Democratic Party
Hedrick Swing Team to Clash Sunday
The High School Ball Team travels to Hedrick on Sunday August 17 to play the Hedrick team in a scheduled match.
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Hedrick
Indiana Democrats Split Over Cuba Policy and Leadership
The piece surveys Indiana Democratic tensions over the Philippine and Cuba policies, criticizing leadership for breaking with past stances while defending the country’s wartime motives. It cites figures like Beckham, Hoar, Vandiver, Watterson, and Fairbanks, arguing for a consistent humane foreign policy.
Democratic juggling dominates republican policy outline
The Friend, via the Sentinel, notes Democrats focus on trusts tariff revision and imperialism while free silver fades. Bryan concedes the issue and calls for adjusted coinage given current conditions. The piece acknowledges Republicans as first to oppose trusts and to enact anti trust laws, with Roosevelt actively enforcing them.
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Bryan
Sentinel
Republican Party
Traste
Roosevelt
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Wromorororg
Mrororo
Indiana
Beckham
Cuba
Indianapolis Sentinel
Vandiver
Hoar
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Indiana Democracy
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