Political slate and state officers listed with candidates
Governor ewewen and JOHN W. KERN run for Lt Governor JOHN C LAWLER Secretary of State DAM HEIMBERG ER Auditor JOHN W MINOR Treasurer JEROME HERFF Attorney General CHARLES P DRUMMOND Reporter Henry G Yerqin Supreme Court Charles A Greathouse State Superintendent Edward Horuff Judges Supreme Court First District GEO REINHARD Fourth District J W ADAIR
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Ewewen
John W. Kern
John C. Lawler
Dam Heimberg
John W. Minor
Jerome Herff
Les P. Drummond
Supreme Court
Henry G. Yergin
Charles A. Greathouse
Shonstituts
Edward Horuff
Judges Supreme Court
Geo. Reinhard
J. W. Adair
Republican Platform Statement from May 17 1860
Resolution affirming the Declaration of Independence principle that governments derive just powers from the consent of the governed to preserve republican institutions.
From Newspaper Illustrations He Must Be Toothy Teddy
A humorous caption discusses a cartoon character named Toothy Teddy drawn in the paper. The illustration section highlights the playful mascot and suggests a visual identity for readers.
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Teddy
Prosperity Found in Idaho by Toshen News Esteemed
The Toshen News reports a community in Idaho discovering prosperity, highlighting local growth and positive developments within the region. The piece notes economic uptick and civic efforts contributing to improved living conditions for residents.
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Tne
Toshen
Idaho
After Convention, Hanna Shifts Focus to Obina
With the convention finished, Hanna plans to direct his attention toward Obina and assess next steps. The move signals a strategic pivot as political priorities realign following the event.
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Mr. Hanna
Obina
Kentucky Echoes Back in Line but Renews Grudge
Mr. Yayior states Kentucky will be in line while Kentucky refuses to return the compliment. The remark hints at a tense posture and lingering dispute between parties. The exact context is unclear but suggests ongoing political maneuvering and potential strain in relations.
Republican convention kickoff notes and remarks
Tar Waterloo Praga comments on Mark Hanna’s appeal while the Press claims right to opinion. The first delegate at the Philadelphia Republican National Convention is described as a fugitive from justice in the report.
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Tar Waterloo Praga
Mark Hanna
Philadelphia
Jr John Brown's Seat Advances in March Race
In a brief item from the Indianapolis Independent, Jr John Brown's seat moves forward in March racing coverage. The note hints at possible progress or quick actions during the sale of possessions.
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John Brown
Indianapolis
Senator Hana Courts Kentucky For GOP Amid Taylor Advice
Senator Hana asserts Kentucky loyalty to the Republicans guided by Fugitive Taylor, though Taylor is not in a position to speak on current Kentucky conditions.
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Hana
Kentucky
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Roosevelt to be trusted hand in coming election says LaPorte
The LaPorte Herald predicts a Republican victory and claims the people will surrender to Roosevelt as McKinley’s fading fame becomes clearer each day.
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the LaPorte
Roosevelt
McKinley
Republicans Resort to Parody Over Independence
The Republican press uses parody to respond to the Declaration of Independence, illustrating heightened partisan rhetoric and extreme reactions in the public sphere.
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Yrepublicans
Not the Nurrah Element But Vest Pocket Vote Counts
It notes that the vest pocket vote carries more weight than the nurrah element and suggests Roosevelt cannot aid the Republicans amid their dire extremity.
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Roosevelt
Loneliness Felt by Roosevelts Supporters After Vote
The reviewer notes the isolation of the man who did not vote for Roosevelt and predicts Col. Roosevelt will feel even lonelier after the November election. The remark emphasizes political division and anticipated outcome.
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Roosevelt
Col
Contest Doubtful Involving Morrice And Malloy In Papers
The Goshen News claims independence from the LaPorte Herald and signals possible trouble ahead due to a tense contest between Morrice of the News and Malloy of the Herald.
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Goshen News
LaPorte Herald
Morrice
News
Malloy
Herald
Senator Wolcott Speech Critique Cites Short Word Claim
The Goshen Times notes that in the twenty two short words the best part of Senator Wolcott’s speech appears and implies he produced a lot of hot air.
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The
Goshen Times
Wolcott
Centennis
Editor Bowser Calls for Philippine War Continuation
In a Chesterton Tribune lead, Bowser supports continuing the Philippine war now that his brother is allowed to stay in the United States, aligning with the Republican press stance.
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United States
Bowser
The
Chesterton Tribune
Fugitive Taylor Likely Won't Seek Kentucky Governor Job
The South Bend Tribune notes that fugitive Taylor plans not to run again to avoid reigniting animosity. It states he is becoming gentler than in the past and may withdraw from politics.
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South Bend Tribune
Taylor
Kentucky
Goshen News Praises Dewey in Hong Kong Manila Bay Spot
The Goshen News lauds the New York figure who wore his uniform often, dubbing him the one who signed orders for Dewey and Manila Bay, highlighting a celebrated naval figure in early action.
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TE Goshen News
New York
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Manila Bay
Quiet Philadelphia Convention Fails to Stir Republicans
The Philadelphia convention expired as the quietest in American politics with no enthusiasm. Participants found every moment tiresome and painful, and defeat seemed the prevalent fear among the attendees.
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Philadelphia
Possible entrance fee at White House if Bryan wins
A Warsaw Times note suggests a dime entrance fee plan for visitors to the White House if Bryan becomes president. It adds that Judge H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago might be asked to subscribe on his behalf to assist the man who sought Times information.
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White House
Bryan
Warsaw Times
Times
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago
Republicans tire of Hannaism after nominations
The Review notes low enthusiasm after McKinley and Roosevelt nominations, suggesting prearranged ticket identity. It contrasts with 4 years earlier when McKinley faced opposition yet sparked cheers, arguing Republicans nationwide have grown tired of Hannaism.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelts Hint of Glory at Convention
A dramatic portrait of Theodore Roosevelt seeking attention at the national convention. He wore a Rough Rider hat and sought headlines, comparing his self promotion to a war hero. The passage contrasts Roosevelt with General Grant and notes his push for adulation.
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Theodore Roosvelt
New York
General Grant
Mr. Roosvelt
Rival South Bend Papers Split on Daniel Webster
The Times and Tribune each publish editorials on Daniel Webster with opposite views. The Tribune labels Webster narrow minded and anti progressive, while the Times praises his gentleness at home and avoids politics there. The two papers publish simultaneously, a remarkable though common occurrence.
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South Bend
the Times
the Tribune
Daniel Webster
Statesman
Sage
Marshfield
Industrious Marion Woman Endures After Cantley Parole
The piece highlights an Marion woman who raised Cantley's child after his escape and parole deal. The child, born nine years ago, faced trouble as he grew, with a two month sentence and current rehabilitation in an reform school, while public sympathy focuses on Cantley rather than the mother.
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Edward Cantley
Marion
Cantley
Mount
Pisinfield
Reform School
Audubon birds killed in a year sparks Goshen talk
Old and new local leaders debate a Times column on Audubon bone rattling as a hunter in the region killed 141000 birds in a single year. The discussion reflects tensions between prosperity and protection rhetoric in Goshen's public discourse.
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Goshen
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Gard
Rice Thompson
Brother Thompson
Sil
Audubon
Harrison
Reckoning Birds and Reckless Figures in Truth’s Plea
The text challenges readers to avoid wild statistics by counting birds and hours. It urges the gentlemen to stick to generalities rather than tossing around precise figures, calling for restraint in numerical claims.
Paraphrased Kosciusko sage questions candidates’ motives
In Warsaw columns General Reub Williams derides persistent presidential bids as possibly a deceitful scheme. He invokes Bryan McKinley Harrison Blaine Grant Lincoln and Clay as examples and suggests his ideal candidate was Hayes.
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Kosciusko
Reub Williams
Warsaw Indiaman
Bryan
Williams
McKinley
Harrison
James G. Blaine
U. S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay
General Williams
R B. Hayes
Dishonest attorney Norsworthy sent to workhouse in Indianap olis
John T. Norsworthy of Indianapolis, an attorney and census enumerator, beat his wife and faced drunkenness and destruction of property charges. He was fined $28 and then sent to the workhouse for nonpayment. Once a member of the Illinois legislature, he was under watch by Theodore Nelson of the Illinois Democratic state central committee.
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John T. Norsworthy
Indianapolis
Norsworthy
Illinois
John M. Palmer
Senate
Theodore Nelson
Democratic State Central Committee
Nelson
Dr. Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills Ad at Raushton's Drug Store
An old advertisement notes the sale of Dr. Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills at Raushton's Drug Store. The line includes reference to a price or date fragment with the product promoting vitality and health.
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Dr. Chase
Raushton
Booming Grover Cleveland. Herald endorses him for president
The New York Herald editorials praise Grover Cleveland as the ideal for a leader with sound business sense and steadfast purpose. It credits his courage in facing Spain and Venezuela, his firm yet prudent stance, and positions him as the ladder of the government rather than a figurehead.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Herad
United States
Mr. Cleveland
Spain
Cleveland
Venezuela
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo owners and endorsements from West & Truax, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo. Claims cure through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. price 75 cents. sold by druggists. testimonials free. mentions Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Swedish American Journalheads for Hikhart edition
Wew Swedish Newspaper editor Wm Jesuson of the Swedish American Journal of South Bend plans an upcoming Hikhart edition. Readers anticipate new issues and local Scandinavian coverage.
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Wew
Wm. Jesuson
South Bend
Marconi Wireless System Planned for Atlantic Ships
The North German Lloyd line will install the Marconi wireless telegraphy on its fast vessels to communicate with land on both sides of the Atlantic. A mast on the Nantucket south shoal lightship will enable ships to reach New York hours earlier. Experiments on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse showed successful long distance wireless communication between ship and land.
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Lloyd Line
Marconi
Atlantic
Gustav H. Schwab
Nantucket South Shoal
Fire Island
New York
Borkum
Bartelmann
Bremen
Buried Gold Plot Reaches From Madrid to Cuba
Drugstore owner James N. Case is urged by life convict Col. Edward Simora in a Madrid prison to fly to Madrid and recover a satchel marked with a diagram locating $650,000 buried near Santiago Cuba. Simora claims to have sealed the funds in a lead casket and hidden them after serving as purchasing agent for the Spanish army in Cuba.
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James N. Case
Col
Edward Simora
Madrid
Spain
Santiago
Cuba
Simora
Abbe Folquart
George &Lison
Company B
Eighth Regiment
QO. V. I
Case
F Pennington
Shenandoah Valley
Study of housekeeping urged for public school curriculum
Speakers at the Chicago Woman's Club meeting in University hall urged introducing the study of the house keeper's arts in common schools. They advocated including both girls and boys and incorporating business skills into household management to improve home life.
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Chicago Woman's Club
University Hall
Gatling Seeks Support for Automobile Plow in Chicago
Dr. Richard J. Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, tours Chicago to promote his automobile plow. He says it can till 40 to 50 acres daily at 25 to 30 cents per acre, requires no horses, and can be guided by a child, offering labor and human-saver benefits.
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Richard J. Gatling
Chicago
Gatling
Rex in Cream City Opens Milwaukee Summer Carnival
Milwaukee opened its third annual summer carnival at 2 PM with Rex, wearing a regal retinue, arriving by boat to Mason Street. A city reception included Rear Admiral Charles R Cotton and a thousand Knights of Pythias from Illinois and Wisconsin. The royal procession, flanked by uniformed groups and fanmakers, moved to the court of honor amid cheers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rex
Morrill
Mason Street
Army
Navy
Charles R. Cotton
Illinois
Wisconsin
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Court of Honor
Endorsement Page Reveals Doan’s Kidney Pills Efficacy
A reader recounts a doctor’s warning of a lingering backache and kidney issues. After trying Doan’s Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. drug store, the backache and irregularities disappeared. Doan’s Kidney Pills and Doan’s Ointment are advertised with a free sample offer from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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Red Elkhart
Elkhart
J. H. Ives
East Jackson Street
Indiana Buggy Company
Dean
Houseword Bros
Doan
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Prodigy Politeness Causes Church Dinner Clarified
A Kansas City Star item recalls a Baptist East Side family and their six year old cherub. The father and mother spell out taboo words to test the pastor's understanding during a dinner invitation. The scene ends with a playful misstep as the cherub overhears and peers at the plate. The tale underscores family wit and pastors’ patience in social dining.
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Kansas City
Mamma
P-I-G
Ath of July Celebration in Elkhart Indiana
Elkhart Indiana hosts an all day and night July first celebration featuring balloon and bicycle races fireworks two parades industrial fraternal military and floral floats celebrating America and the colonies with cheap road rates and ample seating for all attendees.
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America
Colonies
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Cream City
California Fig Syrup Co
Fred Glegie
Switzerland
Ind
Union Canning Co
County Recorder
Nappanee
Albert
Charles Mutchler
Hartman Brothers
Coppes
R. Jonas
Mgr
Fell’s
Martin & Amidon
J. W. Bruxx
Felt’s
Fedder Bros
Harrison Street
Fred Sohn
Main St
Thomas Day Store
Main and
Marion Streets
Columbia Hotel
Main
High Streets
Stephens & Son
South Main St
Bell
F. M. Kosht
F. Leusch
Earth
Sam Long
West Pigeon St
California
W. E. Smith
F’r
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Beck & Krumpetz
East
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Cooke
Main Street
W Cc. Davis
Heffner & Co
Cr. W. Robinson’s
Kesler Bros
G. J. Duncan
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