Indiana's Democratic rise shines over past Republican woes
Ten years ago Indiana faced a corrupt Republican era with embezzlement and costly projects. Since 1909 Democrats have paid down debt, run state affairs economically, and cleaned government. The shift brought integrity and stability, making Indiana a model for frugal governance.
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Belshazzar
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Commonwealth
Fragment from New Castle Times on Belshazzar reference
The reader notes avoid Belshaz zar feasts of extravagance and mis rule in contrast to prior administration. The remark cites regret over past governance and signals ongoing political commentary from the New Castle Times.
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Belshazzar
New Castle Times
Prohibition Vice Governor Faces Identity Crisis
Phillip Morrow, heir to Morrow's Rest, is elected governor after a lifetime as sheriff. Race tensions flare as mob violence and liquor politics collide, driving him to sign a prohibition bill while confronting a family secret. He resigns to confront his legacy and dedicate himself to aiding the Black community.
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Philip Morrow
Morrow
William Fox
William Farnum
Edgar Lewis
Georgiana Byrd
Joe White
Philip
Jinny
White
Clifton Noyes
Senator Long
Noyes
Stauck
Georgiana
Yellow Journal
Notice sale of road bonds in Putnam County Indiana
Putnam County Indiana treasurer offers for sale at Greencastle courthouse 20 bonds at 171 dollars each for John R. Obenchain Franklin township and 20 bonds at 103 dollars each for H O Irwin Madison Township. Bonds dated Sept 6 1915 with first interest due May 15 1916 at 4 percent. Sealed bids due Sept 6 1915 at 2 pm. H H Runyan treasurer. Posters daily Aug 21-28 Sept 4.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
John R. Obenchain
Franklin Township
H. O. Irwin
Madison Township
H. H. Runyan
Crow Gaunt Meets Unwritten Law in Forest Hunger
Gaunt the crow, crippled by a hunter’s shot, starves in a bare forest as famine and cold deepen. The clan answers the call, gathering to execute the unwritten law with a swift, final clearance observed by Silas Carter who witnesses the event.
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Bullhead Bond
Pohannock River
Gaunt
Fashions shift as American shoppers mock Paris trends
A necktie salesman mocks Paris fashion while a customer and a landlady's daughter discuss American tastes. The tale contrasts earrings and hats as style, and recalls high school girls debating slit skirts and changing fashions driven by youth.
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Paris
Wedding Candlelight Gaffe and Schoolroom Quips
A church wedding tale recalls lights going out as the couple approached the altar. A witty teacher prompts a boy for his name with a humorous reply. Dr. Oliver W. Holmes, small in size, quips that he feels like a cent piece among many large men.
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Frank
Oliver W. Holmes
Young American envoy to Siam and the Barrett tale
A historical reminiscence recalls President Cleveland offering John Barrett a post as minister to Siam to resolve a vast claim involving Dr. Yu A. Cheek, noting Barrett’s youth and his later four years in Siam as the United States’ youngest minister plenipotentiary. The piece also weaves in quips and jokes.
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John Barrett
Bureau of American Republics
Barrett
Siam
Yu. A. Cheek
Orient
Pacific
Reneal
Yokohama
Asia
Africa
Mr. Cleveland
United States
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