Republican slogans and political notes from 1898
The piece notes Republican pledges in 1898 including Glory Prosperity Peace Protection Expansion and Victory and praises the party for keeping pledges. It mentions Henry George declining the Governor nomination, Henry M. McDonald chosen in his place, and George focusing on his father’s biography. It also covers educational reforms and district consolidations proposed by Superintendent Geeting, plus Democratic strife over Joe Cheadle and district chairman Murray’s resignation amid intra party tensions in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
Chicago Platform Democrats
Henry M. McDonald
New York
George
Joe Cheadle
Crawfordsville Journal
Gays
Murray
Nmber
Cheadle
Morris
Oil and Gas Ordinance Debate Sparks City Inquiry
The piece argues Mayor Miles was misrepresented over oil and gas storage within city limits. It notes a Republican stance praising the mayor while citing council limits on enforcing the ordinance. A citizen alleged substantial gasoline storage near homes, prompting council action, a reported explosion in Philadelphia, and questions about safety and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Ineisia
Philadelphia
City oil room danger prompts urgent council plea
A citizen letter asserts that an oil storage room is insecure after a child released over 70 gallons of oil onto the ground. The writer criticizes the city council and marshal for delaying action, warning of possible fires, deaths, and property loss. The piece urges immediate duty and accountability.
Missionary Workers Gather for Attica Presbyterian Meeting
Ladies from Fountain County and delegations from Covington Newtown Beulah Williamsport attended the WoMus Missionary Association session at Attica. Mrs Vanderbilt spoke on Mexican mission work while Mrs VanHook pa rtook in a Persia talk with costumed demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Fowter
Mont Board
Bryant
The
Ledger
Womus Missionary Association
Presbyterian Churches
Fountain County
Presbyterian Church
Covington
Newtown
Beulah
Williamsport
Vanderbilt
Mexivo
Cactus
Montezumas
M. E. Church
Persia
Vanduck
Wabash township teachers hold preliminary Coal Creek institute
The Wabash township teachers held a preliminary institute at Coal Creek on October 1 1898. L. P. Orahood was elected president and Lillie O Connell secretary. Lectures covered Plato s Republic, Social Elements Part ii and iv, Past iii, and School Organization with several members leading discussions. The group planned next sessions for October 28 with similar topics and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Township
Coal Creek
L. P. Orahood
Lillie O'Connell
Longfellow
Martin
Orahood
Hawkins
Tipton
Wells
Boner
Miss O'Connell
Romans
Coal Greek
Plato’s Republic
Bodine
Chapir
Hankins
Method
Ellie Whitehall
Institute
Secy
Letter From John M Wilson From Porto Rico 18hs
John M Wilson writes from Ponce Porto Rico Sept 26 describing slow mail, pending discharge, possible furlough, return home for Christmas if possible, meals in camp, tents, and army life. He mentions his good health, clean habits, and desire to rest after enlistment, asking for guidance on three year service and noting upcoming ship arrivals and expected mail from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porto Rico
Wth Cavalry
Sural
Uncle Sam
Father
America
New York
Tam
Joan M. Wilson
Battery Bath Art’y
Porto Rivo
W.1
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M. Boord
Tre Fenaine
the Republican
People's Paper
Clarence D. Case
Covintton
Matt Matter
Republican
Comsrortay
Republican Party
Geeting
Public Instruction
Union GB
AMT
Handolph County
Auditor of State
William H. Hart
Clima
Leopold Levy
Huntington
William L. Taylor
Marion
Supreme Court
Robert A. Brown
Johson
L.jones
John B.oconner
Willis S Blatchley
Judson Supremme Cort
Reed Ostengt
Alexander Dowling
Moya
JV Hadley
Hendricks
Francis EL Bare
Elkhart
Congress
Chan Des A. Laandes
Wen Wilber
Chal
Waryan Qolth
Stern
Calvin H. Scherer
Hocarther
James T Bell
Alhent Wilkinson
James Hussey
Distriet
Thos. PU Dee
Watcripe
Joseph
Bes Hohla
Indianapolis
Oil and Gas
Scott
Wabash Institute
John M. Wilson
Capes
Ren
J. Loeb’s Stores
J. P. Bugener
East Side
Covington, Ind
Lee Allen
Spain
W. G. Boyd
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