Fetterhoff Seeks County Auditor Nomination at Republican Meeting
The Jefferson township educator and longtime Republican activist Fetterhoff announces his candidacy for county auditor. At the convention, delegates will be chosen and several candidates may enter the race. Census data on negro populations shows Washington D C leading, with Philadelphia and San Francisco highlighted for trends.
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Jefferson
Surace
Washington,d. C
New Orleans
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Virginia
San Francisco
Ligonier Banner
Prof Hering as Democratic candidate eyed in district race
Republican papers tease Prof F B Hering of South Bend as a possible congress candidate. They say if Hering runs the situation could force joint debates with incumbent MInan Brick, given the gerrymandered district. Hering is described as scholarly eloquent and logical by the Warsaw Union.
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F. B. Hering
South Bend
Congress
Hering
Brick
Prof. Hering
Warsaw Union
Mrs Roosevelt’s New Party Etiquette Noted
South Bend Tribune lauds Mrs Roosevelt for inviting 200 more men than women to a White House function to ensure every lady had a dance partner. The simple measure is praised as thoughtful and beneficial to social balance at the event.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
South Bend Tribune
Democrats Aim Early Convention To Nudge Digest District
The Plymouth Democrat argues Democrats should hold an early convention to nominate a candidate to rally after Mr. Brick with a sharp political stick. It notes Republicans lack a sure win in the district and Brick’s previous majority of 2,216 in 52,055 total votes.
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Mr. Brick
Brick
Plymouth
Republicans Face Bitter Primary Races in Thirteenth District
The Columbia City Post notes that incumbent GOP congressmen in the state show little renomination trouble overall but face sharp opposition in several districts. The Thirteenth district convention is deemed the hottest contest, with Brick favored to win amid disputes over how party spoils were distributed.
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Brick
Columbia City Post
Boer War Profits Spur Nation to Supply Sales
The Terre Haute Tribune notes mixed views on the Boer War while warning that profits grow as the British government buys vast supplies, including 77,000 mules and horses, with sales continuing through the conflict.
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Terre
Haute Tribune
Revival Meetings Reported in Cloverland Indiana Town
A Cloverland Indiana town reports boycotts tied to a revival meeting led by the local church minister. A streetcar line worker and his family are mentioned amid suspicions of labor tensions and related social friction.
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Indiana
Jetty Question Sparks Injunction Rhetoric
Constantine Michigan letters raise a mock injunction idea against the Almighty to stop the sun from lifting water to its level as a humorous critique of ongoing national power projects. The writer chides authorities over decades of development and urges practical action for inhabitants.
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Constantine
Indianapolis Women Lead National Civil Groups in Washington
In Washington last week Mrs. Fairbanks presided over a large D A R congress with tact and grace. Mrs. Sternberg, wife of the U S army surgeon general, heads the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution and is a former Indianapolis resident. Mrs. May Wright Sewall of Indianapolis was a leading figure at the International Council of Women.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Washington
Fairbanks
D.A. R
George M. Sternberg
United States Army
National ‘Society of the Children of the American ‘Revolution
Sternberg
Mattie Pattison
International Council of Women
May Wright Sewall
Indianapoli
News
Washington’s Birthday Reflections on Patriotism and Leadership
The Terre Haute Tribune recalls George Washington’s blend of patriotism and prudence, noting attacks by detractors akin to those faced by Lincoln and McKinley. It urges modern leaders to weigh Washington’s motives and historic critique when evaluating current public figures.
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George Washington
Washington
Lincoln
McKinley
Terre Haute Tribune
Political parties clash over early state conventions
Down east, any proposition to hold a convention for the nomination of a state ticket before September would be ridiculed out of existence. The people wouldn’t tolerate it. The South Bend Times comments that Indiana may see a similar trend, praising Democrats for abandoning January conventions and criticizing Republicans as reactionary Bourbons. Businessmen are urged to act to teach politicians a lesson.
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Indiana
South Bend Times
Forest and game reserve for Indiana urged
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues for a combined forest and game reserve in Indiana. It cites southern Indiana’s knobs as an ideal, unused area to restore forests and wildlife, noting Michigan’s progress and calling for action to protect and utilize the land.
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Indiana
Michigan
Indianapolis
Senators Wrestle Temptation in Historic Showdown
The Ft Wayne Sentinel notes a rare Senate moment when Tillman and MacLaurin confronted the "old Adam" in public view. It suggests most senators can restrain themselves under provocation, marking a notable parliamentary spectacle.
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United States Senate
Senate
Tillman and MacLaurin
Ft. Wayne
Elkhart Merchants See Rural Free Delivery Shifts Trade
Nappanee News notes merchants in Elkhart discovered rural free delivery failed to insure business as farmers with frequent mail access become better traders than those who must visit town. The report underscores how local commerce adjusts to mail service changes.
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Elkhart
Fragmentary Chicago to Muncie Star OCR Note
The readable text fragment references Chicago and Muncie Star with scattered phrases about a person named Howard and an implied confrontation. Details are incomplete and unclear about place, action, or outcome.
Senate debate over Tillman McLaurin fight spurs pleas
Senator Fairbanks delivers a lengthy denunciation in executive session calling the fight on the senate floor the greatest offense to the body and urges referral to the privileges and elections committee for cool action. Elsewhere editor John B. Stoll and George Baker clash over a $25,000 Colfax avenue property purchase for a new school site.
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Senate
Tillman
McLaurin
Fairbanks
Committee On Privileges and Elections
John B. Stoll
South Bend
Cromer Seen Defeated in Indiana Eighth District
A Republican state politician close to labor elements in Indianapolis says George Cromer will lose the Indiana Eighth District race. He argues Cromer is unpopular with laborers and the district has the heaviest labor vote in the state.
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George Cromer
Congress
Indianapolis
Cromer
Indiana Labor Seeks Restrictive Immigration Act
Indiana labor groups urge Congress to curb immigration by excluding entrants unable to tread. They previously backed limits on Chinese labor but now press to bar a low grade of Italians and other undesirable classes, signaling a broader restriction movement.
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Indiana
Congress
Voorhees heir plans return to Indiana for Congress bid
James Paxton Voorhees of Washington, son of the late Senator Daniel W. Voorhees, says he will return to Indiana next year to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress. He has not fixed a locale. He is a widower with a son nearing legal age who will graduate from a top District of Columbia law school next year and accompany him home to Indiana.
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James Paxton Voorhees
Washington
Daniel W. Voorhees
Indiana
District of Columbia
Delegates to the state and congressional conventions chosen
Delegates and alternates from Elkhart township were selected at Goshen yesterday for state and congressional conventions. State delegates include L W Vail J R Wood F B Leaming A Dausman E E Mummert J S Drake with alternates C D Sherwin D W Neldig S C Hubbell T A Gilmore M V Starr C M Immel Elhanan Hess. Congressional delegates include H By Kelly C D Sherwin George R Harper A S Irwin B M Albright S C Hubbell Jud Overholt with alternates Ira Bonner F M Isbell B E
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Elkhart Township
Smother A Cough
Brief cryptic note describes a cough being smothered. No clear events, names, or locations are provided to identify persons or places.
Indiana Journal reports postmaster general selection for succession
The Indianapolis Journal notes the offer to a proprietor to become first assistant postmaster general to replace William M. Johnson of New Jersey, with a final decision not yet given and changes expected within two months. Attorney C. E. B. Compton traveled to South Bend reporting favorable Democrat sentiment in St. Joseph County for Professor Hering's congressional bid.
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Indianapolis
Journal
William M. Johnson
New Jersey
New
C. Eb.compton
South Bend
Hering
Congress
Goshen Man Announces Candidacy for County Auditor
B Leaming of Goshen announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county auditor.
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B. Leaming
Goshen
Cashier Andrews Gives Bond In Bank Scandal
Henry R. Andrews cashier of City Savings Bank appeared in police court for arraignment on two complaints stemming from the bank suspension. He was released on $1,000 personal recognizance and bail of $20,000 with two sureties posted on the second charge. Andrews remains in dangerous condition.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry R. Andrews
City Savings Bank
F. C. Andrews
State
Maitz
Andrews
Supreme Court Denies Minnesota Bid Against Northern Securities
The United States Supreme Court refused Minnesota’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint against the Northern Securities Company for lack of jurisdiction. Justice Shiras read the opinion, seen as a initial victory for allies of the merger case. The Sherman Act case will proceed as brought by Attorney General Knox.
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Tory
Federal Supreme Court
Washington
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
United States Supreme Court
Shiras
Knox
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
The advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s best remedy for cuts burns bruises and inflammations promising cures or no pay. It claims effectiveness on boils ulcers felons and skin eruptions with millions of boxes sold yearly and priced at 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
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Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Miners and Operators Meet Ties Deadlock in Illinois
In Peoria Illinois yesterday coal operators and mine workers held a joint session that failed to agree on a price scale for districts outside Danville, sending the issue to a joint scale committee. Operators warned they would resist any higher scale and Harry Taylor of Chicago warned of a declining Illinois coal trade shifted to Ohio West Virginia.
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Peoria
Danville
Harry Taylor
Chicago
Illinois
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Explosions Destroy Offices at Cripple Creek and Goldfield
Reports describe blasts at Cripple Creek near Victor and Goldfield with offices in Victor, Cripple Creek, and Goldfield heavily damaged. Five to ten minutes separate the first and subsequent blasts, with total losses around seven thousand dollars. several named offices are listed as destroyed.
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Victor
Cripple Creek
Goldfield
Gripple Creek
Senamty
Illiams
Walker
Morgan
Vanderwalker
Boyce
Davenport
Cuban Electors Meet Formally Choose Palmaras Leaders
In Havana on February 25 Cuban presidential and senatorial electors met to officially elect Thomas Estrada Palma as president and Luis Estevez as vice president. The first Cuban congress will include 63 representatives and 24 senators with Havana leading the house count.
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Havana
Thomas
Estrada Palma
Luis Estevez
Senate
Cuba
House of Representatives
Santa Clara
Santiago
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Puerto Principe
Bees Drop in Price
In Chicago on February 25 eggs fell from 28 cents to as low as 21 cents with a general market near 23 cents at close. Receipts remain above last year’s levels, but demand is steady. Warmer weather turns speculators cautious and several cars of California eggs expected midweek at 31 cents delivered.
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Chicago
California
Supreme Court decision upholds against Palms estate suit
Washington holds the Mississippi land bottom case long pending since 1889: executors of the Palms estate of Detroit sought 350000 dollars with ten percent interest from Adams Pike and Calhoun counties in Illinois. The United States Supreme Court ruled the petitioners' claim invalid, overturning a lower court decision that had caused alarm.
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Washington, D.C
Mississippi
Detroit
Adams
Pike
Calhoun
Llinois
United States
Shoes on sale offer sensible economy for all ages
Shoes for men women and children will be sold at prices that show good judgment. Styles are current but out of style pairs will be offered at very low prices so buyers won t lose money by not purchasing.
Bargains On Shoes Offered In Special Opportunity Sale
A promotional notice invites shoppers to hurry to a sale with limited stock. Women’s calfskin shoes priced at 98 cents, other women’s selections at four dollars, men’s enamel shoes 3.50 and five dollars, men’s job lot, and children’s shoes from 98 cents upward.
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