Political announcements for clerk treasurer sheriff and other offices
A sequence of Republican campaign notices names candidates for Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff Recorder and Commissioner. Statements pledge candidacy subject to county convention decisions, with locales Van Buren Fulton Cain townships Veedersburg and dates including June 1 and July 18.
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van Buren Township
Veedersburg
Cc. E. Brooks
Harry C. Randolph
Fulton Township
John KR. Hardesty
Republican County Convention
Editore Republican
E. M
Cain Township
Hamilton County Ambitions and National Politics
Indications show trouble in Hamilton County over congressional matters and calls to repeal bad laws while upholding them in the interim. King Edward’s illness delays coronation plans, with sympathy across the nation. Roosevelt’s Cuba speech is noted for clarity, and Charley Landis earns praise for his Philippine bill remarks. Indiana Democrats expect a September campaign opening. Republicans schedule a July 17 county convention at Veedersburg to select a ticket in unity.
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Veedersburg
Brown County Seeks Electric Rail Line Expansion
The article notes amnesty under the Cu ban republic aiding Neely and allies, lauds Roosevelt era policy, and argues Brown County, isolated by lack of railroad, should gain an electric line. It claims Brown is surrounded by steam roads and that building an electric line would be a profitable investment.
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Neely
New Republic
Roosevelt
Republic
Brown
Pension Bill Increases Veterans Pensions Across All Wars
A bill passed by the house last week raises pensions for most veterans. The senate approved a higher rate. differences will be settled in conference. The plan sets $12 monthly pensions for service of one year or more, and $30 for those needing frequent aid and attendance.
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House
Senate
Covington man overcharges St. Joe picnic party
A Covington resident demanded seven dollars from a St. Joe picnic party for using a small grove after they had hired a special train and traveled to the town to picnic by the Wabash. Citizens quickly raised the money and sent it to the St. Joe organizers with apologies.
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Covington
St. Joe
Wabash
Lewis Declines No More, Republican Nominee for Fountain Co
Hon. O. P. Lewis of this city agrees to run for the Fountain County representative seat. After widespread urging he yields and will be nominated and likely elected with a strong Republican majority. Democrats are expected to cross vote for him.
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O. P. Lewis
Judge Lewis
Perry
Fountain County
Thanks for the Kindness During Our Husband’s Illness
Mrs Martha Beckly and family express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father.
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Martha Beckly
Political Issues That Now Confront Us Explored
Indiana Republican editor Ed T Staley argues territory expansion has settled and the Philippines are ours He supports McKinley Roosevelt policies praising tariff stability and denouncing free trade while urging unity to win the coming fall election with strong party leadership.
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Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Ed. T. Staley
Tipton Advocate
Philippines
Democratic Party
American Congress
Platte
Cotry
Bryan
Republican Congress
Republic
William McKinley
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Indiana Manufacturing Growth Shown In Census Bulletin
The Indiana census bulletin highlights a decade of industrial expansion from 1890 to 1900. Establishments rose from 12,354 to 18,015 with capital climbing from 131.6 million to 234.5 million and wages from 42.6 million to 66.8 million. Indianapolis saw wage earners jump 60.6 percent and product value rise 88.3 percent. Slaughtering and meat packing became the state's leading industry in 1900 with 36 establishments and 3,597 workers. Flour milling ranked second with 897 establishments and 30.2 million in products.
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Hartford City Daily Times
Indiana
Indianapolis
Knowledge powers American rise through education
The United States stands as a leading nation thanks to its education system from primary to higher institutions. The text praises American achievements in naval design diplomacy literature and art and urges educators and youth to use liberal educational opportunities. It notes that knowledge brings moderation and justice, distinguishing the nation among others.
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Brookville
United States
Prosperity Cited in Thorntown as Bankers Note Gains
Indianapolis Sentinel reports R Neptune, a Thorntown banker, praising a prosperous year for farmers and county deposits. He notes land values rising from 60 to 75 85 dollars per acre and expects an Lafayette to Indianapolis electric railroad through Thorntown, aiding growth despite it being only a paper road.
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Indianapolis
R. Neptune
Thorntown
Mr. Neptune
Lafayette
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Glasscock
South Third Street
Daniel E. S1orms
David E Sherrick
Noblesville
Nat. U Hill
Bloomington
Chis W Miller
Amin F Johnson
Willis 5 Blatchley
Terre Haute
Judges Supreme Court
First District
John Gillett
Hammond
Judges Appellate Court
Wouodfin D. Rubinsin
Princeton
William J. Henley
Rushville
James B. Black
Daniel Wyscums Cock
Richmond
Tlhick
WILEY
Fowler
Frank S. Roby
Auburn
George A. Law
Hamilton County
Edward
Cuba
Charley Landis
Nation
Ninth District
State Democratic Committee
Als
Cara
Gray
E. Z. Benomme
Cohoes, N. Y
Ayer
Druggins
Dru
Editorial Association
Politics
Indiana Bulletin
W. L. Douglass
J. Loeb’s Stores
The
Mac Ridge, Proprietor
Cor. Square
J. M. Rhodes & Son
4Th and
Union Streets
Charles Hutson
Meat Market
C. R. Holroyd
Neceker
T. H
City Laundry
Gwimp & Son
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