LaGrange County Considers Democratic Candidate for Judgeship
LaGrange County may present a Democratic candidate for the circuit judgeship. The article notes Manca has a sustained reputation and could please voters if she remains steady for a few days. The Nappanee News marks its 21st birthday and praises Gordon Murray’s paper for promising public service. The Benton Harbor News compares Keeley institutes to St Patrick’s in philosophy and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange County
LaGrange
Manca
Nappanee News
Gordon Murray
Benton Harbor News
Keeley Institutes
St. Patrick
Congressman Charles Lanndi missteps on Porto Rico bill
Congressman Charles B. Lanndis, ninth district, must skip upcoming talks and press rounds as his vote on the Porto Rico bill draws attention. The brief notes heightened scrutiny on his position and schedule ahead of the decision.
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Charles BK. Lanndis
Isaac Grimes Eyes North District County Commissioner Role
Isaac Grimes of Osola township seeks the Republican nomination to serve as county commissioner from the north district. He presents himself as a capable public servant ready to address county issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Grimes
Osola Township
South Bend Tribune Reflects on 28th Birthday Milestone
The South Bend Tribune marks its 28th birthday and is highlighted as one of the top newspapers in the state, noting its splendid career and continued viewership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Lrinuue
Prida
Republicans Weigh Extending Conventions Into Summer
The report notes GOP leaders debating protracting convention schedules deep into the summer, hinting that fiery rhetoric and strong campaigns may persist for many months.
Attorney Waltz Finds Consolation in Go Shen Papers
Attorney Charles Waltz may find solace in a batch of Go shen papers distributed today. The papers, circulated freely, include articles from former campaigns about Eikhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Waltz
Goshen
Eikhart
Congressman Hemenway Declines Gubernatorial Nomination
The announcement by Congressman Hemenway of Eosnavike that he will not accept the Republican gubernatorial nomination has not caused any palpable stir in political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemenway
Eosnavike
Senator James K. Jones and ex Gov Stone in Missouri notes
A Gosnen Democrat article mentions Senator James K. Jones of Missouri and ex Governor William J. Stone of Missouri. The piece also omits the Arkansas designation when referring to Jones, highlighting a naming inconsistency.
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Gosnen
James K. Jones
Missouri
William J. Stone
Arkansas
Jones
Fort Wayne druggists form a soda water trust
Local druggists in Fort Wayne formed a soda water trust as young men vow to resist the agreement by any means, though they do not seek aid from Attorney General Taylor for relief.
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Fort Wayne
Taylor
Candidate Debates Highlight Party Lines Across Papers
Editorials quote Chicago Tribune and Chicago Chronicle debating candidate support. McKinley receives backing from a party arguing allegiance to government policy while the opposing faction urges constitutional limits and strong party guidance.
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Deb
Ochicago Tribune
McKinley
Governor campaign continues after Woodruff visit
The article notes Senator Gilbert of Angola refuses to withdraw from the lieutenant governor race after talks with J N Bat over. the Ill twelfth district race now features three candidates for lieutenant governor.
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Cou
RoosEver
N. W. Ayer
James A. Arthur
Teddy
Woodruff
J. N. Batover
LaGrange County
Gilbert
Angola
Iieutenact
Twelfeth
Babcock Sees Path Clear for Senate Nomination
The report suggests Babcock is secure in his bid with fe placing behind him any temptations or challenges to his senate nomination, indicating a firm holding of the position.
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Babcock
Appointment of Wood to Audit Courthouse Supplies
The county treasurer Wood is assigned to inspect all courthouse supplies, a compliment to him and a benefit to taxpayers. Future bills require his approval and no payment will be made without his O K.
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Wood
Haense McKinley and Hay to Dissolve Remain as Hanne & Co
The firm known as Haense, McKinley and Hay, long active worldwide and in Great Britain, will be dissolved with Mr Hey the retiring partner. Mr Hanna retains most of the stock and the business will operate under the name Hanne & Co until March next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haense, wcKinley and Hay
Great Britain
Hey
Hanna
Hanne & Co
Silence on Bayard impeachment calls shocks party papers
Republican senators and newspapers once backing Bayard for pro Britain views have not recently reiterated those positions. The silence is sharp and heavy, described as an unhappy sensation that could be cut with a knife.
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Thomas A. Bayard
Great Britain
Crawford Rairbankes Seeks Investment in Indian Territory
The report states Crawford Rairbankes met with a prominent Indian capitalist and returned firm on not diverting funds to the Pearl of the Antilles. He warns that islanders claim are rife, predicting constant warfare and self government would lead to mutual destruction.
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Crawford Rairbankes
Bus
Cabae
The
Antilles
Hs Dogsu
Retirement of Henry Waisworth Ends A LaPorte Era
Henry Waisworth retires from the LaPorte Argus after a quarter century as a leading state figure. His editorial skill was widely recognized and the Argus shaped local Democratic support. J. A. Chaney steps in as manager, a capable young figure expected to continue the paper’s useful mission.
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Henry 1S. Waisworth
LaPorte Argus
Argus
Democratic Party
LaPorte
J. A. Chaney
Ford Tells of Nomination Possibility for Congress
The LaPorta Argus assesses Hon. George Ford’s potential return to Congress. It notes he retired from the old district when renomination seemed likely, disliked congressional life, yet praises his past service and suggests he would perform well with greater experience in the new district.
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Tuix
George Ford
Congress
LaPorta Argus
Ford
Dittre
Belives
Resolutions Discrepancy Reported in Congressional Convention
The Goshen Times questions whether the newspaper was granted access to the convention resolutions intended for adoption. It notes a marked divergence between the committee room draft and the versions reported and passed by the resolutions committee.
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Bia
McKinley
Brick
Times
Resolutions Committee
Indiana a doubtful state for the presidential election
The Boston Herald says Indiana is slipping into play as a swing state in the coming election. Both parties note a narrow 1896 margin of under 5 percent and acknowledge the possibility of a changed result this year. The Democrat camp remains confident they will win Indiana in November.
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Tur
Boston Herald
Indiana
Herald
Prescription Drugstore Promise We Aim for Pure Quality
In our drugstore we secure the best quality drugs and precise weights. We do not overcharge and treat everyone alike. We never substitute medicines. If we lack what you want we will try to obtain it. We aim to merit being your prescription draggist and will fill doctor prescriptions exactly with freshest first quality drugs. Burton's Deng Store.
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Deng
Veteran Goshen meat dealer Walbert Fink sells business
Walbert Fink of Goshen has sold his meat business to Henry Brown of Goshen and plans retirement after the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walbert Fink
Goshen
Henry Brown
Austin boy a parricide shocks Chicago family
George Finch, a laborer from Austin, was shot and killed by his 15 year old son Edward in their Wisconsin Central depot home. The boy protected his mother from Finch who had threatened with a butcher knife and was under peace bonds for assault. Edward fled but was captured by police.
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Chicago
George Finch
Austin
Edward
Parricide
Finch
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Central Avenue
Justice la Mena
Ife
Cures for Catarrh Promoted by Patent Remedy Ads
An advertisement touts Palti's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for a constitutional disease with a $100 reward for failures. It urges constitutional treatment and lists Halls Catarrh Cure, testimonials, and Toledo suppliers. The piece also notes the death of Gen Tarnden and announces Samuel H. Tallmadge as Milwaukee G A R commander, detailing his Chicago origin and Wisconsin service.
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Palti
Halls Cataarn
Cheney & Cth
Toledo
Wwisconsin
Madison
Wis
Tarnden
Department of Wisconsin
G. A. Bo
Samuel HH. Tallmadge
Milwaukee
Chicago
Tallmadge
Charlotte I. Mitchell
Wisconsin
Wolcott
Rockefellers Carry Town Election in Tarrytown
In Tarrytown New Jersey on March 21 the Rockefeller faction won a decisive victory after a bitter campaign. The opponents had pressed a high assessment plan while a common tale claimed John D Rockefeller would spend 50000 dollars to improve his estate if laborers supported his ticket.
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Tarrytown
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Archbishop Keane Seeks One Million Dollar Endowment
Archbishop J. J. Keane former rector and founder of the Catholic university at Washington arrives in St Louis to lecture. His mission is to raise 1,000,000 dollars during the holy year and in 1901 for endowment of professorships at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
St. Louis
J. J. Keane
Catholic University At
Washington, D. C
St Louis
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Hinsdale Mother
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hinsdale reports rapid relief for her children from croup using One Minute Cough Cure. She states she would not feel safe without it and claims it quickly cures coughs colds croup and related lung threats. Houseworth Bros.
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Harriet Evans
Hinsdale
Houseworth Bros
Priest Nails Up Pews at St. Thomas Church
Beloit Wisconsin March 21 worshipers found rear pews nailed shut at St. Thomas Catholic church during morning mass. Father M J Ward had warned seats would close if not rented by a set date, and the action followed that threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Wis
St. Thomas’ Catholic
M. J. Ward
Kidney Disorder Origin Claim and Cure Ad
An advertisement claims most serious diseases start in the kidneys and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a guaranteed result. The pitch urges trying it today if not feeling well and cites Houseworth Bros as the seller.
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Foley
Houseworth Bros
Osceola News Update From Town Talks
Mrs William Anderson remains ill NMte Fort Mikel has typhoid Feves Miss BelI Simms of Michigan visits Mrs H P Dodge David Kilmer plans to quit farming Allen Myers begins hauling milk to Ekkeit Henry Hose family moves to Simon Ward farm Rev Charles Stevens led services at Jamestown M B H church Mrs Porter of Sand Lake Michigan visits Mrs Kyle in poor health
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Beli Simms
Michigan
H. P. Dodge
David Kilmer
Allen Myers
Here
Porter
Sand Lake, Mich
Kyle
Industrial Commission probes Chicago machinists strike
The opening session of the U S industrial commission subcommittee in Chicago on March 21 focused on the local building, supply and machinists strike. W J Chalmers of Fraser Chalmers attacked union labor as a giant trust. Four other witnesses from the Illinois Manufacturers' association largely echoed his view.
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Chicago
United States Industrial Commission
W. J. Chalmers
Fraser & Chalmers
Chalmers
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Couple found guilty in cruelty case involving 12 year old girl
Thomas Greenwood and Frances Greenwood were convicted in a New York special sessions court for abusing Martha Nelson, their 12 year old stepdaughter. The girl testified she was tied by the hands, hung by thumbs, and flogged with a cat o nine tails on several occasions. The evidence included a rope, a wall peg restraint and the weapon.
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New York
Thomas Greenwood
East Ninety-eighth Street
Frances
Martha Nelson
Students Paint War Trophy at Vanderbilt Incident
Nashville police investigate identity of several Vanderbilt students who painted the Manila Battle Trophy. The old Spanish cannon was decorated in old gold black and red with wide barrel stripes and a carriage coat in matching colors. The wheel spokes were striped to resemble a fancy buggy.
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Nashville Collegians
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt College
Manila
Legal Tattle Between Copper Kings
A battle between Marcus Daly and United States Senator W A Clark began in a Montana United States court. the stake is copper veins in Butte. The case could determine millions of dollars in profits and losses.
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Butte
Aent
Marcus Daly
United States Senate
W. A. Clark
United States Court
Change Felt Across Indiana With Morrow Kid-ne-oids
Hundreds in Indiana report a felt change after using Mor row s Kid ne oids. The ad cites EB Hw Waldo of the Big Four in Anderson praising relief from kidney backache urinary issues and sleeplessness after three days. Yellow tablets sold for fifty cents per box from Houseworth Bros. drug store with a booklet available from John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
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Indiana
Morrow
Hw. Waldo
Big Four
Anderson
Ind
Houseworth Bros
John Morrow & Cov
Springfield
Ohio
Tortured and Then Lynched Near Carthage
Gov. Russell reports a lynching near Carthage last Saturday night. George Ritter, a Black man, was taken from his home by masked men, tortured, shot, and hanged from a tree. Locals suspect moonshiners exacted revenge after Ritter allegedly reported them to authorities.
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Raleigh
Gov. Russell
Carthage
George Ritter
Farmer Finds Pot of Gold Near Burnville Farm
Wabash Indiana March 21 John Wise a farmer near Burnville Harrison county unearthed a pot full of gold coins on his farm while tearing down an old house to cultivate the ground. All coins bear dates prior to the Civil War.
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Andiansa
Wabash
Ind
John Wise
Burnville
Harrison County
Wise
Gold Redemption of U.S. Notes Reported
The March 17 treasury statement shows the first redemption of United States notes in gold since the currency law. The amount redeemed is $7,661, and the policy is to use the general fund for future redemptions while gold lasts.
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New York
Treasury
United States
Natural gun explosion injures family in Marion
A natural gas explosion occurred under the residence of Henry Ellsroth in Marion Indiana early Tuesday morning. The blast wrecked the home and seriously injured Henry Ellsroth his wife and their four year old son. Samuel Payne visiting the family was probably fatally injured.
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Marion
Ind
Henry Elsroth
Ellsroth
Little Son
Samuel Payne
Farm Journal subscription offer for readers seeking truth
Announcement invites boys and girls to read the Farm Journal to stay on the farm. Ava will send issues for the rest of 1900 and all of 1901 1902 1903 1904 to anyone who subscribes for the Truth, including both papers, at our price.
Hoetger Bros Tailors Highlight Main Street Offers
At 421 Main Street Hoetger Bros showcases tailors offerings with a focus on tailored suits at prices that please and satisfy customers. W H Mann Lumber Yard advertises building materials including lead oil and varnishes from O Briens.
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W H. Mann
O’brien
W. H. Mann
Hoetger Bros
Main Street
Stamped Linens and Baby Cabs at Local Stores
Doilies dresser scarfs lunch clothes stand covers pillow covers offered at 10c each. 5 and 10 Cent Store features. Peoples Outfitting Co at 425 South Main St promotes a large line of Baby Cabs and Go Carts for shoppers.
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People Outfitting Co
South Main St
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Farm Journal
TRUTH
Blkehart, Inc
Truth Publishing House
Wruth
Aest
Tiarch
Igoo
Cecil Ropes
Cecil
Austin Boy
Edward Finch
Verna Carson
Elkhart
John Hower
Louisa Bickel
Calvin Banner
Peter Nilbish
Mabel Swartz
Herb Judson
Chauncy Krouse
Frank Sverizerd
Luther Swinehart
Mrs
Lavi Swinehare
William Cook
South Bend
Mr. Swartz
McLaughlin
Zion Church
McFeren School
Pine Creek
Zion Lyceums
Osceola News
William Anderson
Nmte
Fort Mikel
Henry Hose
Simon Ward
Miskawaka
Charles Stevens
Jamestown M. BH
Ayer
Ed Wade
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Masa
Industrial Commission
Gigan
Tic Trust
A. W. Shively
Globe Real Estate Exchange
Stark & Beardsley
Fowest
Cook
South Main Street
Bolin
MAN & Dot
Cc. Davis
J W. Schooly
Middlebury Street
South Side
Waterloo
Bell Phone
Fedder Bros
Harrison Street
A. C. Keen
Felt’s
Just
Knickerbocker
Dell M. Weaver
Act
North Carolina
Weippert
North Main Street
C. & O. Kanawha
J. P. Sanders
G. W. Maurer
New Barne
Man & Doll
S. Main
St. Joe St
Thomas Drug Store
Main and
Marion Streets
Kesler Bros
Goldman’s Drug Store
Louis Sterner
Norris EK
Londres Cabana
Indiana Tigers
Old St. Joe
Dom Pedro
Schreiber & Son
Teyiur
G. W. Robinson's
East Jackson Street
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