Local County Official Elections List
Prosecuting Attorney RATULIFF Representative LEWIS Auditor BELL Clerk BRYANT Treasurer RANDOLPH Sheriff HARDESTY Recorder SPINING Surveyor to be supplied Coroner RICE Fort Com m ies 1st District BROWN Commissioner 3rd District LAW County Council 1st District TUWEL 2nd BABB 3rd NELSON 4th CLAYPOOL Councilmen at Large HENDRIX GRAY ELLIS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tuwel
David Babb
E. M. Nelson
J. C. Claypool
Bank Hendrix
Horace Gray
James Ellis
Paesipestian Boom Stumbles with Mark Hannah
The Paesipestian boom stalls as Mark Hannah shows little interest in residing at the White House, underscoring a lack of progress and personal disinterest in the leadership residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hannah
Mark
White House
Prosperity noted in Tar Fports of July farmers
Reports from Tar Fports of July show farmers enjoying prosperity with ample money and leisure. Republican state platforms pledge clear, decisive stances on key issues, presenting a direct, unambiguous program for voters.
Republicans poised for statewide sweep in Indiana
The periodical unrest in labor circles grows as agitators anticipate tough times. Republicans plan both newspaper and speaking campaigns this year, aiming for a November victory. Wir Storms leads the Indiana Republican ticket, signaling a potential sweeping triumph that could leave the state democracy desolate come November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
Indiana
County convention in Veedersburg uplifts Fountain GOP tone
The Veedersburg county convention yesterday set a strong keynote for Fountain county Republicans, a gathering officials say they may long be proud of.
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Veedersburg
Fountain County
Republican Party Protects Business in Congress
The Republican party is not a tariff smashing party and its members in Congress have again demonstrated that the business interests of this country are safe in their hands.
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Republican Party
Congress
Four Year Tenure Debate Gains Fountain County Stance
A four year tenure of office is a popular issue that will soon become a campaign topic in Fountain county. The principle involved is right and will win support beyond the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Campaign on Four Year Issue Predicted to Win
The CaypipaTs advocate a four year issue and plan to personally run the office, a move seen as sure to win in November. Both the people and politicians are expected to favor this issue as deserving and likely to gain popularity.
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caypipaTs
Fairbanks Speech and Local Political Tidbits
A compendium of political commentary notes Senator Fairbanks Isthmian Canal speech worth reading and reflects on Philippine policy limits. Conxanrsemam Crampacker returns to Valparaiso and Hanty’s foes discuss Hoosier ties. Forecasts suggest Democratic turmoil, tariff revival and 1904 electoral stakes amid nationwide tariff ideas and party shifts.
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Tur
Senator Fairbanks
Isthmian Canal
Rumor of Elmore Barce as prosecute attorney candidate
The county hears a rumor that the Democrats in the Twenty first Judicial district will seek Elmore Barce to run as prosecuting attorney against O B Ratcliff. Locals doubt the bid, noting Barce's Republican ties and loyal Republican friends would block such a move, which could spell political death for him by his own actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuere
Twenty-first Judicial District
Elmore Barce
O. B. Ratcliff
Benton County
Elmore
Beveridge Declines Roosevelt Veep Nomination 1904
The Crawfordville Journal notes Beveridge refuses to seek the vice presidency with Roosevelt in 1904, arguing the Senate holds greater dignity and power. It praises Roosevelt for accepting the role under pressure and suggests Beveridge’s refusal balances the political dynamic after McKinley’s assassination left the nation glad the ready successor was nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Beveridge
Finding a Vice President for a Steady Nation Leader
The text discusses the Republican party seeking a vice presidential candidate capable of stepping in as chief magistrate if needed. It notes the difficulty in finding a man willing to retire to the vice presidency and suggests Roosevelt emulate McKinley by making the vice president a close advisor and friend, adding importance to the role and easing the search.
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Republican Party
Roosevelt
McKinley
Divergent Views Mark Tenacious Republican Unity
The Los Angeles Herald extols the Republican party as a forceful, thoughtful, and cohesive force with leaders and rank and file alike free to think but united in defense of principles. It contrasts this with Democratic hopes and forecasts a long wait for change at Washington.
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Washington
Paul
Los Angeles ‘‘Herald
Local Social Notes and Public City Visits
Frank Girby of Champaign spent Sunday in the city. Miss Daisy Tipton returned to Sheridan Indiana after a pleasant visit with friends. Mrs. Burton Hill returned to Chicago after weeks visiting. S M Frame Warren county assessor was in the city Tuesday on county business. David Sanders plans to print the Citizen in the same form as Bob Osvorn. Atty W E Livengood and family depart for Winona for a month or more to hear Fitzhugh Lee and Marcus Hanna others. Mrs Livengood will stay until about Sept 1. W E will visit periodically to handle business.
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Daisy Tipton
Sheridan
Ind
David Sanders
Bob Osvorn
Atty
W. E. Livengood
Winona
Fitzhugh Lee
Marcus Hanna
Local residents share crop yield and hog sale reports
Lindsey Coleman of Fulton is praised as a former county commissioner and agreeable caller with wheat yielding about twenty five bushels per acre. Hogs sold to George Kerr Monday weighed around two hundred pounds, with buyers B F Lindley, David Cates, Henry Ramser and E H Nebeker delivering 42, 53, 30 and 82 head respectively. Dr L M Roe and wife drove from Indianapolis to Covington in a new automobile, visited Dr and Mrs Rowland, then sped home. Roe notes automobile improvements nearing perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Coleman
Fulton
Coleman
George Kerr
B. F. Lindley
David Cates
Henry. Ramser
Nebeker
Danville Franchises Granted For Interurban Line
Danville commissioners of highways granted the Covington Traction Company a franchise to run an electric interurban line from the Indiana state line six miles east of the city to the Soldiers Home switch. The Danville Street Railway Light Co. will extend to meet at the switch. Work must start by January 1, 1903 and finish by January 1, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Highways
Danvile Township
Iuyclock
Briley
C. M. Berry
Covington Traction Company
Lis Danville
Will Beckwith
Danville Street Railway Light Co
Danville Company
Covington Company
Indiana State Line
C.a E. I
Soldiers’ Home
Covington Road
Covington
Danville Press
J Rosenbaum Grain Co Elevates Trondale Elevator A
J Rosenbaum Grain Co announces completion of the South Chicago Trondale Elevator A after a year and a half of construction. The firm offers a modern facility with accurate weights prompt returns and fair dealing and invites public engagement including adding names to the daily bidding list as they seek grain of all descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chicago
Trondale Elevator A
J. Rosenbaum Grain Co
W D Owen Marries Aimee Haskinson in Mexico City
The engagement of former state secretary W D Owen to Dr Aimee Haskinson of Mexico City was announced. The couple’s past includes a 1898 acid attack on Haskinson in Indianapolis sparked by Mrs Goodwin. A previous wife of Owen died on a train near St. Louis witnessed by Covington residents including Mrs Grace Nebeker Torres and Miss Hicks, now Mrs H C Yount.
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W. D. Owen
Aimee Haskinson
City of
Mexico
Fountain County
Owen
Indianapolis
Goodwin
Veedersburg
St. Louis
Covington
Grace Nebeker Torres
Miss Hicks
H. C. Yount
Saturday Press
Surprise 16th Birthday Party for Miss Lucie Martin
Miss Lucie Martin enjoyed a pleasant surprise last Tuesday as intimate friends gathered at her home to celebrate her 16th birthday. The gathering was festive and memorable, with guests departing in good cheer.
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Lucie Martin
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F. A. Cotton
Denjamin F
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Williss Blatchley
Terre Haute
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Hammond
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Princeton
William J. Henley
Rusavine
James T. Black
Daniel W.comstock
Richmond
Ulric Z Wiley
Fowler
Frank 5. Hoby
Auburn
Charles B. Landts
U. B. Ratuliff
O.P. Lewis
James T. Bell
Fry Bryant
Harry C. Randolph
Sherriff
John K. Hardesty
Guy F
Surveyor
BE. S. Rice
Fort Commies
James Brown
George A. Law
Conxanrsemam Crampacker
Valparaiso
Fowler Republican
Texas
Frank Hanty
Hanty
Tippecanoe County
Ir 15
Tarriff
Ayer
AL Boydston
Atchison, Kans
Samme
Lowell, Mase
Breeze
Frank Girby
Champaign
City
S. M. Frame
Warren County
Rialto Biby
Chicago
Scott
Pearl Street
New York
Hind
Loeb’s
W. L. Douglass
J. Loeb’s Stores
Danville Steam Dye Works
E. Mueller
Prop
Walnut Street
Bidg Danville, Ill
Jake Marlatt’s
Aspecia
the Star Grocery
Smith & Randolph
Albert F. Rodgers
Gents
Public Library
W. Main St
Danville
III
Danville Tent and Awning Co
J. Wodetzki
College Street
Danville, Il
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