Indiana Democratic Platform Declares Anti Trust and Pension Reforms
The delegates reaffirm the 1902 Indiana Democratic platform denouncing trusts and tariffs, calling to limit tariff duties to revenue needs, abolish trust protection, and curb monop olies. They demand congressional power to set fair railway rates and advocate direct senatorial elections, pensions for Union soldiers, and reform of public service. They condemn Republican Boss rule and pledge to direct interest from county treasuries to public funds.
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Indiana
Republican Party
Congress
Republican Congress
Cuba
Republic
United States
Yerkes Allows Boron In Small Quantities In Butter
Washington expert Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau says butter with boron or similar boric preservatives used only for preservation in extremely small quantities is not adulterated and not taxed as such. The preservative is foreign to butter and must be kept to minimal amounts to avoid 10 cents per pound tax.
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Washington
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Not Doomed For Life
I was treated for three years by good doctors for Piles and Fistula but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured me in two weeks. Cures Burns Bruises Cuts Corns Sores Eruptions Salt Rheum Piles or no pay. 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
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W. A. Greer
McConnellsville
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
YATES MAKES APPOINTMENTS Fills Vacancies on Pardon Board
Governor Yates announces multiple judicial changes. Judge M. T. Layman of Jacksonville is named to the state board of pardons replacing Rev. Frank Crane. Judge S. M. Clark of Danville becomes county judge succeeding Judge M. W. Thompson. Judge M. W. Thompson of Danville is named circuit judge for the Fifth district to fill the vacancy from Judge Bookwalter’s death.
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Springfield
Yates
M. T. Layman
Jacksonville
State Board of Pardons
Frank Crane
S. M. Clark
Danville
M. W. Thompson
Fifth Judicial District
Bookwalter
Tidal Wave Sweeps Hawaii Leaves Five Foot Rise
San Francisco reports an extraordinary tidal wave hit the Island of Hawaii on September 2 rising five feet above high-water mark. It swept away walls and carried canoes into the sea but no lives were known lost. Tidal movements were observed at several points with about twenty minutes between waves near Honolulu Harbor.
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San Francisco
Hawaii
Honolulu
Mines Expect End of Strike as Coal Firms Bow
Shamokin Pennsylvania September 17 The Llewellyn Coal company grants a ten percent raise and an eight hour day to its men. Thirty Royal Oak colliery workers return then withdraw after being urged to wait for broader concessions. Miners believe the strike may be ending as larger companies are expected to concede next.
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Shamokin
Llewellyn Coal Company
Royal Oak
Llewellyn Company
No Settlement Till Men Return to Work Ultimatum
President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad rejects concessions or compromise on the anthracite coal strike. He states the strike must end with workers returning to duty and disputes arbitrated, dismissing outside political or other interference.
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New York
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Boy's 18 Mile Ride for Life Prompts Remarkable Cure
W. H. Brown of Leesville Indiana endured asthma attacks while family feared death. He sought Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and says he now sleeps soundly. The medicine is promoted for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds grip and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trials at Houseworth Bros drug store.
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Houseworth Bros
Lack of Courtesy Angers Him
In Greencastle Indiana C Smithson killed George Boswell at dinner then drove his family from the house and vanished into the woods while heavily armed. He entered to find Boswell and the family eating, angered because they did not wait for him. London reports rise in Britain's national debt with March 31 1901 liabilities at 705 723 878 pounds rising to 768 443 386 pounds and funded debt up 58 405 095 pounds.
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Greencastle
Ind
C. Smithson
George Boswell
Smithson
Boswell
Great Britain
London
A Parson's Noble Act Endorses Electric Bitters
Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway Illinois praises Electric Bitters claiming cure for jaundice liver trouble and long suffering. He lauds the medicine for liver kidney and stomach relief as a genuine all around care. Houseworth Bros guarantees satisfaction and offers them at 50 cents.
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Rev
C. J. Budlong
Ashaway, R. IL
Houseworth Bros
Wolf drive planned as pests threaten farms in Arkansas
Piggott Arkansas reports a large wolf drive with many participants to curb wolves that have destroyed hogs decimated poultry and reached suburban areas. Railroads buy Port Chalmette in New Orleans confirming absorption of the New Orleans and Northeastern by the Southern railway.
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Arkansas
New Orleans
Southern Railroad
Port Chalmette
Northeastern
Southern Railway
New Life Pills Claim Fast Relief for Liver Ailments
W. P. White of Kennedale Texas reports distressing head back and stomach pains and loss of appetite ending after using Dr King s New Life Pills. He calls the remedy infallible for stomach and liver troubles and notes a price of 25 cents at Houseworth Bros drug store.
President Loubet Aids Injured Cyclist on Rambouillet Road
Paris September 17. President Loubet returning from a Rambouillet shooting party found a bicyclist badly injured in the road. He ordered care and had the man transported to his home in the presidential carriage.
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Loubet
Paris
Rambouillet
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Main and
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Zhe
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Per Skein
Stewart
Mackintoshes
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