Tariff clash and editor changes roil political scene
A long column surveys tariff battles and party splits as the Wilson bill advances. It notes editor appointments at the Indianapolis Sentinel, resignations, and GOP campaign moves while condemning republican saboteurs and promising renewed tariff reform with Democratic voters supporting the cause.
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Sunday saloon law enforcement praised by The Sextive
The Sextive supports strict enforcement of the Sunday saloon law, praising authorities for curbing drunkenness and crime and noting Fort Wayne residents favor continued enforcement. General James B. Weaver was endorsed by a Democratic convention for force coinage and arbitration of labor disputes in Council Bluffs.
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Gold exports and tariff debate in late 19th century
The piece analyzes patterns in U S gold exports and imports over two decades, noting fluctuations under McKinley tariff changes and Harrison administration years. It argues outward gold movement reflects broader economic forces, not a sole alarm signal, and cites historical figures to contextualize policy impact.
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Dance at Hisers saloon ends in near tragedy for Miss Godfrey
A late night fracas at Hisers saloon near Stellhorn's saw mill turned violent when a brawl broke out. Miss Hattie Godfrey suffered a deep glass cut and severed artery in the melee. She was rushed to town and taken to St Joseph hospital after urgent care at Dr Enslen's.
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Highest honors for Price’s Cream Baking Powder at World’s Fair
The Chicago Tribune reports the World’s Fair jury awarded Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder top prizes for leavening power purity and general excellence. Each claim earned a first prize or diploma after exhaustive tests. Dr H W Wiley of the USDA supported the verdict marking Price’s as the best among baking powders.
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Delegates Arrive as National Colored Democratic League Meets
Ixpianapolis reports delegates arrive for the National Colored Democratic league annual meeting with aims to broaden outreach to colored voters nationwide, including small towns and country districts. A. E. Manning leads Indiana on the effort, with prominent figures and hotel rooms secured for out-of-state attendees.
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Justus Morris Named in Union County Suit for Damages
Aug 13 Justus Morris of Linden ex freeholder and major Elizabeth real estate holder, valued at over 250000, faces Miss Fannie E B Howard in a 20000 breach of promise suit filed in the New Jersey Supreme Court. Howard alleges Morris proposed marriage, then withdrew. Trial set for October before Judge Van Syckle.
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Tragic Panhandle Road Collision Claims Hartman Family
In Camsnipos Citrr Indiana on a Saturday evening David Hartman aged fifty eight and his son were struck and killed by a westbound mail train No 11 near Panhandle road one half mile east of town. The horse died with them. both men were respected farmers with deep local ties. Mrs Mary J Shirk widow of banker E J Shirk dies in Wealthy status at fifty eight. She ranked among western states wealthiest women with a fortune estimated at four to six million in bank stock Chicago real estate and land.
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