Political pledges and verbal jabs from Fountain County notices
The item announces T J Ratcliff and Henry Randolph as Republican candidates for Fountain County offices subject to the county convention at Veedersburg. Calvin H Scherer seeks the Sheetz nomination for Fountain County, with Charles F Stuart aiming for Auditor, all subject to the party convention. The piece also adds editorial comments on Dewey, Schley, and William II in a broad wartime tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.J. Ratcliff
Fountain County
Weedersburg
Henry ©. Randolph
Fulton Township
Sherylfe
Calvin H. Scherer
Sheatz Af
Helibar Veedersburg
Charles F. Stuart
Audion
Repaticin
Veedersburg
James J. Beit
Alona
Law of Newspapers and payment responsibilities
The notice explains that anyone who regularly takes a newspaper from the post office is responsible for payment. If a paper is not discontinued, the subscriber must pay all arrears and the publisher may continue sending it and collect the full amount. Refusing to take uncalled-for newspapers is prima facie evidence of fraud.
War tactics and philosophy clash in swift debate
A sharp discussion links military pacing to strategic theory as a curthstone thinker connects resource dynamics with campaign tempo. The exchange frames how philosophy informs practical conduct and wartime decisions.
Financier Proposes Fifth Avenue Unit for the Front
A prominent New York financier offers to equip and send a regiment formed of millionaire society youths from Fifth Avenue and Gotham clubs to the front. The notion is greeted as clever and bold by observers in high social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Gotham
Joye
Petitioners and Admirals Battle on Sunday Policy
A fragment notes petitioners seeking government action to avoid Sunday battles while asserting admirals have historically obtained leave from Washington before any battle, regardless of the day. The sentence hints at military access to Sunday combat decisions and government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morro Castles and the Spanish Forts in Cuba
The article explains that Morro means a projecting bluff and applies to Cuban forts guarding harbors. It notes that Morro castles appear in chief Cuban towns and explains why Americans refer to these fortifications as Morro. It concludes that once the key fort at Havana is subdued attention to others will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Hayan
Ninth Indiana district dumps Hon. Joseph B. Cheadle
Democratic leaders in Indiana's Ninth district decide not to nominate Joseph B. Cheadle for Congress. Captain David F. Allen garners support after a pivotal Indianapolis conference. Local papers and party figures shift to back Allen, indicating a deniedCheadle bid despite prior county endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Ninth
Indiana
Joseph B. Cheadle
David F. Allen
Mr. Cheadle
Indianapolis
Chickamaugs
Frankfort
Alles
Congress
John B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Captain Allen
Alen
Boone County
Delphi Times
Cheadle
Allen
Willard Morris
Democraic
Clinton
Fountain
Montgomery
Behymer
Tipton Times
Camp G notes and June weather amid camp life report
The entry describes a rainy evening in Co. G with muddy tents and officers on duty. It notes a successful sham battle by the 158th Regiment, a visitor from Indiana, and thanks to Covington ladies for donated items. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure promotion, June weather outlook, and local high school notes and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G
Captai Miles
Miller
Clark
Sham Ratule
Indiana
Thamias
Lebanon
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J
West & Tiaux
Walding, Kinnan & Maryin
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M. Boord
the Republican
People's Paper
Clarence D. Case
Covington
Esk
Republican
Covington, Ind
Schley
Cervera
France
Canary Islands
Sam
VU. K
Nele Sam
Trim
New Jersey
Walter Sampson Schley Dewey Cullen
Fitzhugh Lee
California
Florida
Claude Matthews
Havana
William
Dewey
Manila
Kaiser
Admiral Montejo
T. H. McGeorge & Son
Sampson
Jos. B. Cheadle
Capt. Allen
Camp, Thomas
Lyttle, GA
Foster
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Great Valleys
J. Loeb
John B. Conner
Bureau of Statistics
Bulletin
Josephine Webb
Mr. Sullivan
Veedersburg, Pres
the Athletic Association
Lee Duncan
Attien
Miss Coffeen
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Loeb’s Stores
Brussels
J.loebs Stores
J. P. Buckner
East Side
Leroy Allen
Ely Ania
Maine
Boyd
Bakery
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