Census myths and political costs in 1900s papers
In Newark maiden ladies fear census data on single women as a husbands billing trap. Georgia visitors meet people unseen by colored men in Blue Ridge counties. Otis warns Philippines troop needs and rising costs. Congress battles 700 million in appropriations. Spooner and Platt clash on Cuba probe timing. Russia solidifies to back China crisis with Port Arthur forts and 110000 troops. Hearst plans a Chicago Democratic evening paper early July. Chicago papers noted as clean and well edited.
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W. BR. Hearst
New York Journal
Chicago
Mr. Hearst
Democratic afternoon newspaper plans for Chicago and political notes
The piece discusses Mr Elearsi choosing Chicago as his home for a thoroughly democratic paper, Buffalo Bill advising farmers to boost horse breeding, and a Nebraska census enumerator scandal tied to political polling. It also questions Otis’s troops in the Philippines, the push to claim peace, and praises George W. Louttit for a justice of the peace bill seen as mitigating abuses.
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Elearsi
Chicago
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Otis
Philippines
George W. Louttit
Republican
Mr. Louttit
Louttit
Bribery Fails as Boers Fight for Liberty and Independence
The report that Britain offers sums to Boer leaders is dismissed as ineffective. Boers retain resolve born of a generation seeking a free republic. loyalty and sacrifice mark their stand. Casualties exceed 23,000 with about 13,000 invalided, underscoring the war’s brutal cost. Britain must press on to gain undisputed control.
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British War Office
Britain
Rockhill likely to reorganize Fort Wayne school board
The election of W W Rockhill to the Fort Wayne school board opens a chance to reorganize the body within days amid concerns about morale and the need for immediate measures to end demoralizing agitation. The piece emphasizes Rockhill’s integrity and warns against delaying decisive action on school issues.
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W. W. Rockhill
Fort Wayne
Rockhill
Vice Presidency Race at Republican Convention
National GOP convention in Philadelphia next week lacks a final VP choice. Several leading contenders have effectively exited the race, including Lieutenant Governor Woodruff of New York who had been canvassing actively.
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Clay
Georgia
Washington
Norman E. Mack
Storm
Sunshine
Bryan
New York
Metropolis
Hill
C. H. P. Belmont
Mr. Hill
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Woodruff
Nay
York
Republicans Nominate Strong Clean Ticket in Allen County
A Saturday Allen County Republican gathering produced a strong clean ticket. The editorial lauds the nominees as honorable trustworthy and capable and argues good leadership by the party elevates the opposition. It notes the odds of election may be slim but praises the party’s conduct and public-spirited effort.
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Bryan
McKinley
Kansas City
Allen County
Lane Resigns Fort Wayne School Superintendent Role
Professor C T Lane resigns as Fort Wayne schools superintendent in deference to public sentiment over Superintendent Study's removal. He agreed to abrogate his contract with the former board, prioritizing school welfare over financial considerations. The reorganization enabled this sacrifice amid broad civic support.
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Lane
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Professor Lane
C. T. Lane
Study
Sayler Dies, Noted Huntington Citizen and Former Congressman
Hon. Henry B. Sayler a long time Huntington resident and Civil War veteran dies at his home after a brief illness. Born March 31 1836 in Ohio he served in the 118th Indiana Regiment and as a congressman he served one term before becoming circuit judge for Huntington Blackford and Jay counties. Surviving sons Samuel M. and John M. are Huntington lawyers. Funeral likely Thursday.
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Ind
Henry B. Sayler
Indiana
Andrews
This County
Fulton County
Til
Preble County
Ohio
Supreme Court of
Indianapolis
Connorsville
Blackford
Jay
Sayler
Isabella Hart
Samuel M
John M
Huntington Bar
Greatest Grocery reveals new store move and price pledge
The Greatest Grocery Company announces it has leased the Bash Block store room and will continue at the old site. It clarifies no ties to B W Skelton Co, notes stock purchase at a receiver sale, and promises the lowest cash prices with no coupons or tickets.
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Bash Block
B. W. Skelton Company
B. W. Skelton Co
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