Local Official Ballot Contains Multiple Races Listed
Voter guide lists candidates for county offices including Auditor James T Bell Clerk Fry Bryant Treasurer Harry C Randolph Sheriff John R Hardesty Recorder Guy F Spining and various district and council seats with names such as James Brown George A Law Joseph Towel David Barr E M Nelson J C Claypool and Bank Hendrix Horace Gray James Ellis.
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Joseph Towel
David Barr
E. M. Nelson
J. C. Claypool
Bank Hendrix
Horace Gray
James Ellis
Fry Bryant for Clerk Wins Praise from Fountain County Voters
The piece argues Fry Bryant would run the Clerk office efficiently if elected, citing Fountain County support and his demonstrated capability. It contrasts Ninth District Democrats and Veedersburg meeting resolutions with Republican gains, notes Roosevelt’s Indiana visit and critiques on political excuses and prosperity claims tied to McKinley and Bryan.
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Fry Bryant
Fountain County
Ninth district Democrats debate platform and candidates
Calamity Jim Fippen times the Ninth district Democratic convention criticizing platforms favoring Jeffersonians and Jacksonians while opposing resurrections for Buz zard. The piece suggests Democrats prefer Jim Bell for Auditor and critiques the party’s stance on popular Senate elections and trusts, arguing for Republican ticket support to restrain trusts.
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Jim Fippen
Buzzard’s
Scavenger Wagons Raise Dust In Covington Discussion
A dialogue in Covington suggests the Republican party may sink deeper and emerge nastier than prior scandals. A local 'Friend' notes enduring newspaper presence and reflects on digging into truth, accepting moral grime as a natural consequence.
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Covington
Endorsement of One Term Idea By Democratic Leader
Uncle Dave Ferguson backs a one term idea once ridiculed by many. He says he runs again only because the party had no other candidate. Ferguson proclaims the principle right and predicts beating Jim Bell with his vast wealth, sighting Fountain County citizens as susceptible.
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Anp
Dave Ferguson
Ferguson
Jim Bell
Fountain County Votes Likely Safe for Republicans
Fountain county this year appears securely Republican by a solid majority. If the Republican ticket is defeated it may signal shifting political currents locally.
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Fountain County
Republican Ticket Expected to Win in Fountain County
The passage argues that all on the Republican ticket are morally and politically clean and deserve full support. It states no exceptions for Republicans who oppose the ticket and predicts a victory based on merit, promising a good, clean economical administration for Fountain County if elected.
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Fountain County
Mr. Sellosser
Otter
Gradma
Laughing into office debate echoes in civic fray
A harsh critique targets Henry Scruossen and Sellosser accusing them of carnival style campaigning. The writer warns that such jollity distracts voters from franchise responsibilities and prudent taxation. The piece contrasts sincere sympathy with hollow mockery in political rhetoric.
Burke as Democratic Orator Attacked as Plutocracy Mouthpiece
The Indianapolis figure Tae Hon. Frank Burke is hailed as a leading Democratic speaker this year while facing sharp criticism for siding with corporations. The March 1893 Sentinel labeled him the lobby’s mouthpiece, with locals at a March labor meeting denouncing him as a tool of corporations and foe of popular government. As a state senator he opposed anti trust bills arbitration of strikes and other measures favoring the masses.
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Tae Hon
Frank Burke
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Sentinel
Burk
Indiana
Masonic Hall
Burke
Indiana State Senate
Indiana’s mistake echoes across states and platforms
The Com moner notes debates on political platforms with reference to Kansas City and Champ Clark. It observes Maine and Missouri endorsing the Kansas City platform while Maine and Missouri oppose table talk in Illinois and Indiana.
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Maine
Kansas City
Champ Clark
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Democrats should not bow to gilded reformers
The Comoner argues that Cleveland, Hill, Whitney, Dickinson, Belmont, Patterson and other re organizers defeated Bryan and the Democratic party in 1895, pushing imperialism and high tariffs. It claims Democrats should wait for principled victory, not yield to the Republicans and their allies.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bryan
Hill
Whitney
Dickinson
Belmont
Patterson
Republican Party
Currency Reform Critique Sparks Debate
The Indianapolis Sentinel lampoons currency reform as a perpetual motion scheme, arguing any lag is a fault in the mechanism. It questions the modern fad for greenbacks and a 16 to 1 exchange, praising Republican wisdom while noting the currency functions and people work with it.
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The
Indianapolis Sentinel
Debt Paying Party In Indiana Republicans Credit
The Rockville Republican argues the Rerosylian party is a debt paying party and that Indiana Republicans are responsibly erasing state debt. It contends Democrats would have paid the debt if trusted, and questions why Republicans should not receive credit for paying it.
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Indiana
Rockville
Debated State Debt and Revenue Claims Met by Press
A quarrel between the Intrasapouis Sentinel and local papers centers on a claim that state debt fell only 1,310,000 over four Democratic years starting 1891 while revenues rose by 5,000,000. The Sentinel disputes the figure, citing Governor Matthews’ message and auditor Henderson, arguing the gains and debt reduction were overstated by opponents.
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Intrasapouis Sentinel
Indianapolis Sentinel
Matthews
Sentinel
The
Auditor of State
Henderson
Benevolent Institution Fund
Hendersons
Benevolent Institution
Mathews
Board of Finance
Carpets Rugs and Lace Curtains on Half Price Sale
The Leader announces a sale offering carpets rugs and lace curtains at about half price, attracting shoppers seeking discounts on home textiles.
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Savage Block
South Side Square
Daniel FE
Storms
David Eshe P2wck
Noblesville
Ant IT
U Hill
Bloomington
Chastv Miller
Cohinson
Williss Blatchley
Serre Hauate
Supreme Court
Sohn Gillete
Hammond
Judges Appellate Court
First
Woodfinth Krubins
Princeton
William J. Henley
Rousuville
James
Black
Daniel Wv. Comstock
Richmead
Ulc
Winey
Fowler
Frank
Risy
Auborn
Congress
Charles 3. Landis
C. B. Ratcliff
Representative
P. Lewis
James T. Bell
Harry C. Randolph
Sherriff, John R. Hardesty
Recorder
Guy F. Spining
Dr. BE. &. Rice
James, Brown
George A. Law
Veedersburg
Veedersburg News
Republican
Lebanon
Roosevelt
Teddy
God
Willian McKnley
Mr. Bryan
Io Ixviaxa
Next Yar
Ayer
Henry Scruossen
Wlinois
Moner
Ouarreling
Summergoods
J. Loeb’s Stores
Covington, Indiana
Chas
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M. Boord
Govington
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