Weekly Prath Bulletin and Local News Notes
The item notes the Thursday publication of The Weekly Prath with foreign and local news and a subscription rate of 1.00 yearly to the US and Canada. It references the Declaration of Independence principles in a 1860 Republican platform and mentions a political dispute over a Bell Telephone mortgage on the South Bend city council and Neeley in Cuba facing potential punishment after the campaign.
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Prath
United States
Canada
Bell Telephone Company
South Bend
Neeley
Muncie
Cuba
Republican HQ links Perry Hiara to party work
Perry Hiara is connected with the Republican National Headquarters and may advance party efforts. The note mentions Heath and Fairbanks ally Neely, described as indisposed and formerly of Cuba, as a related contact.
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Perry Hiara
Heath
Fairbanks
Neely
Cuba
Kentucky Man Warns About Indiana Campaign Ties
Mr. Taylor of Kentucky threatens to inject Kentucky politics into Indiana campaigning. He warns that after Mount leaves the governor’s chair assassins may find Indiana uncomfortable.
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Taylor
Kentucky
Indiana
Mount
Walkertui Independent Celebrates 25 Years of Progress
The Walkertui Independent marks a quarter century with emphasis on newness progressiveness and strength. The paper notes its age only by volume number while highlighting prosperity reflected in its advertising columns.
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Walkertui Independent
Independent
Staff Roster Reflects Bias in Third Regiment
The staff of the third regiment shows skewed fairness with nine of twelve members from South Bend and only two from outside St. Joe county. One is Lieutenant Col. S. A. Bowman of Waterloo and the other Surgeon F. M. Barnett from Fort Wayne.
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South Bend
St. Joe County
Truth and Goshen News Clash Over Campaign Timing
The Goshen News accuses Truth of delaying campaign actions while Truth urges a measured approach. The paper had previously pressed Truth about warming up politically and now suggests Truth is impatient to join the fight. Four days ago the News claimed Truth was holding back.
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Goshen News
Truth
Herald and Truth clash over editorial course in campaign
The LaPorte Herald attacks or defends its stance toward rival papers the Goshel Democrat Elkhart Truth and the Elkhart Truth responds with tempered criticism. The exchange centers on aggressive editorial tactics and calls to keep public discourse sharp while avoiding senseless slights.
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Herald
Argus
Goshel
Elkhart Truth
LaPorte Herald
Truth
Dem
The
Kentucky
Middlebury Independent Man Says Things He Regrets
A local Middlebury Independent man loses cool and apologizes after an outburst at a community event. The incident drew attention from neighbors and prompted a brief public apology in the paper.
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Middlebury
Truth vs Nusbaum license charge sparks Middlebury dispute
The Truth article accuses Nusbaum a Middlebury druggist of selling intoxicants without a license while the Independent protests the bias and urges a full legal probe. The piece calls for severe punishment if guilt is proven and notes Nusbaum’s long opposition to saloonists.
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Truth
Nusbaum
Middlebury
Eldridge
Independent
Mountaineer
Kentucky
Dr. Nusbaum
Ben
Magnificent endorsement dodge for judge in Indiana
A spoof letter from SILAITUN at No 1 Brimestone Alley Hades dated July 24 1900 endorses Hank Dodge for Circuit Judge of the 34th Judicial District Indiana. The piece mocks moral purity while praising Dodge as a decisive impartial candidate with a gleaming reputation and action oriented legality. The writer jokes about infernal praise and political satire surrounding the nomination.
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Brimestone Alley
Hades
Hank Dodge
34Th Judicial District
Indiana
Garth
Heaven
Lincoln
Grant
Harrison
McKinley
Hank
Silaitun
President Deceived by the Heath En Chinee
An East Coast newspaper opines that Washington may be misled by Chinese scheming, warning the administration could be overrun by cunning strategies from Beijing and suggesting a political blind spot in U.S. policy.
Chinese empire ruled by Prince Tuan amid suspected fraud
The piece argues that communications from Pekin may be forged to cover murder and that Prince Tuan runs the empire through the dowager empress. It claims Tuan controls weapons and may direct foreigner killings while deposing Kwang Su, with possible manipulation of Conger’s messages.
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Pekin
Conger
Prince Tuan
Kwang Su
Tuan
China
France
Germany
England
Kiwang Su
As Viewed From the Same Office in July
In South Bend papers July reports reflect voter uncertainty and party journals praising brief success, while a Buffalo German leader Hon Jacob Stern repudiates the Bryan ticket and backs McKinley for mayor.
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Sauta Bend
Jacob Stern
Buffalo
N. Y
Honoor and Trust
Bryan
McKinley
Bryan to Tour New York in October
William Jennings Bryan plans a six stop tour of New York State in early October visiting New York City Brooklyn Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and Albany. Norman E. Mack Buffalo Democratic national committeeman says the state committee may meet in August with the nominating convention possibly at Saratoga Albany or Buffalo depending on timing.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Brooklyn
Bufffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Albany
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Frank Campbell
McGuire
Mack
Saratoga
Boy Wants to Fight Boxers Taken From Train in Wilmington
In Wilmington on July 25 a 15 year old named Dailey was found aboard a Philadelphia Wilmingon Baltimore train en route to the Pacific and China. Special Officer Gordy led the seizure at French Street station as marines sought to take him as a mascot. Dailey, of 2518 South Wayne Street Philadelphia, was returned home.
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Wilmington
Del
Robert E. Daily
China
Philadelphia
Baltimore
French Street
Gordy
Pacific Coast
Dailey
Wayne Street
Salvation Army Captain Chases Off Intruders at Brooklyn Barracks
Capt Margaret Kelley of the Salvation Army in Brooklyn at 82 Atlantic Avenue pursued John Cassidy and James Peacock when they refused to leave a meeting. The men were arrested and jailed for five days after being sent from magistrate Bristow. Kelley, reputed the Army’s strongest woman, caused the assailants to retreat and sustain injuries.
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New York
Margaret Kelley
Salvation Army
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
John Cassidy
James Peacock
Kelley
Mob Executes Black Suspect After Jail Dynamite Attack
In Huntsville Alabama July 24 a 1000 strong mob attacked Dallas jail after Susie Priest identified Elijah Clark a 20 year old Black man as her assailant. Dynamite smoke and gunfire end Clark's life as deputies flee and authorities cannot halt the mob.
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Huntsville
Ala
Elijah Clark
Susie Priest
Moore Grove
Dallas
Clark
Alabama
Nellie
Nellie Priest
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised in Elkhart testimonial
Mr. Samuel Morehouse of 1200 Middlebury Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain after trying them via Houseworth Bro.'s drug store. The ad claims quick relief and promotes Doan's Ointment for itching skin diseases with a free sample offer from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Samuel Morehouse
Middlebury Street
Dean
Houseworth Bro
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Five Drowned While Bathing at Wiley's Lake
News from eastern Ventura County reports five bathers drowned at Wiley's Lake. The victims include Mrs. Byron H. Wiley aged 40, her daughter A. Wiley 13, Miss Fushun 19, Broderick a young man, and an unknown boy about 13. The party sank after a raft began wobbling and tipped, pulling others under while attempts to rescue them failed.
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Ventura
Cal
Wiley’s Lake
Byron H. Wiley
A. Wiley
B. H. Wiley
Bears and Wildcats Rampant Near Standish Michigan
Reports describe numerous bear and wildcat sightings and bold depredations across Standish and nearby northern towns, noting increasing animal activity and potential threats to property.
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Standish
Michigan
Davis Moves Dental Office to Thomas Drug Store Area
W C Davis has moved his dental practice from Odd Fellows block to rooms over the Thomas Drug Store. Dr. Davis announces the relocation and invites patients to continue their visits at the new address.
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Harry Guimeyer
Odd Fellow’s
Thomas Drug Store
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