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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
Court records indicate a one year term in the county and a separate one year term out of the county for nonpayment. The note appears truncated and details on the penalties or eligibility are incomplete.
State Statistician B. F. Johnson estimates Indiana wheat production at 40 million bushels. The figure reflects early crop data for the state and signals notable yields for the season.
The Democratic press continues to criticize Grover Cleveland, noting him as the party’s only elected president in 46 years and calling him the wisest Democrat remaining today.
A caution urges Americans not to repeat the error of the late 19th century free trade era, warning that memory may fade and folly could recur.
Illinois produced 66.7 percent of the United States broom corn in 1899. More than one third of the state’s crop comes from Coles county, with Douglas county a strong second.
In 1894 Indiana elected thirteen Republican congressmen and achieved the largest Republican plurality in state history, totaling 44 673 votes. The Democratic reorganizers seeking to make tariff a national issue may find this result discouraging.
A prominent French statesman predicts America will become the keystone of a vast Anglo-Saxon federation. He warns that attacks on South Africa or threats to Australia would prove blood is thicker than water and turn the star-spangled banner into the flag of the Anglo-Saxon race.
The Butler Record recalls the old Democratic free trade slogan and warns that the Cleveland Wilson blow harmed U S industries. The Warsaw Northern Indianan notes the enduring impact and urges remembrance as history records.
Tomorrow the Democratic county convention meets with 145 delegates registered but six Greensburg insiders will select the ticket. The proceedings are seen as a mere ratification of the state ticket, a perfunctory event that disappoints old line Democrats used to naming party leaders.
Secretary Cortelyou outlines President Roosevelt’s travel in August to New England for ten days and a September Northwest tour lasting two weeks and four days. Key stops include Cincinnati Detroit Indianapolis with Detroit listed as a major stop on September 22. The dates for a Southwestern trip remain undecided.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat assessment argues that Bryan’s setback in the Illinois Democratic convention will hurt his prestige but won’t erase his influence. It notes warm Democratic support west of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and predicts a determined campaign against Cleveland faction leaders in 1904. The Nebraskan is described as ferocious and persistent when pursuing opponents.
The New Era editor argues tariffs boosted prosperity, citing 1897 Dingley act as key. He contrasts farmer gains with rising wages and factory revival, highlighting rises in crop value, livestock, wool, pig iron, tin plate, post office receipts, and trade balance to defend Republican policies.
The Springfield Journal asks what is the matter with Uncle Adlai Stevenson as the next Democratic presidential nominee. He ran on both Cleveland and Bryan tickets and would run on any platform, a qualified compromise candidate in the view of the Monticello Herald.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, estimates over 3,000,000 men were out of work during the free trade period. He argues wage reductions lower consumption and production, linking tariffs to jobs and national wealth in a stark critique.
A compact commentary on Indiana as a model of thought and society. The piece notes Indiana writers editors and politicians as indicators of an alert, wholesome state. It contrasts Indiana with New York society and suggests prosperity without excess shapes prosperous celebration.
Special agent Charlies G. Swann and Postmaster W. A. Stevens have mapped additional rural routes in Bartholomew, reorganizing existing ones. Swann will report to Agent Rathbone in Indianapolis and a decision will come after approval. 29 routes are planned, 11 from Columbus, expanding county service. Alexander & Co.'s Foot Comfort advertised as street fair preparation.
The narrative recounts early Indiana railroad efforts led by Col Horace Scott and the Michigan road land grant. In 1832 a one mile wooden track was shown near Shelbyville to demonstrate rail travel, drawing a crowd and public subscription. The line later became state property within the internal improvement system.
The miners at Indianapolis condemn the use of injunctions against them as citizens. They oppose orders restraining peaceful public gatherings to discuss grievances, arguing justice requires fair treatment and equal enforcement of laws. The call insists government and courts avoid undue bias and unnecessary suppression of rights.
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor’s infant suffering cholera infantum. After applying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions, the child recovered in two days and remained healthy. She reports recommending the remedy widely with consistent success. For sale by Batterton. ml
The Rushville Jacksonian backs Bryan despite opposition from the Indianapolis Sentinel. The Jacksonian lauds Bryan as the best current representative of Lincoln in statesmanship patriotism and religious life while noting Wall Street elites dislike him and the common people support him.
A humorous school note explains Evaline Louise was absent due to illness caused by indulging in injurious foods. The mother apologizes for lax willpower and promises it will not recur, noting the affection inherited from the maternal side.
Dr Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia reports saving a teenaged girl with a severe dysentery attack using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says eight hours brought improvement, three days restored strength and one week complete recovery. Batterton sells the medicine.
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