One Year In County and Out for Assessor Race
One year in the county and one year out of the county with a paid advance of 4100. Candidate Lee Becraft seeks the Assessor position.
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Lee Becraft
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
5
Taxis country tops world wheat and corn output
The report notes G.O. P. marks Grip on Prosperity this year as the country accounts for one fourth of global wheat and three fourths of global corn production.
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Taxis Country
Campaign Barset Winds Up for Strategic Push Later
A campaign bar gathers pace as organizers prep a wind up to unleash a timely push. The effort centers on coordinating messaging and momentum ahead of a pivotal moment in the race.
Imports at Manila in 1899 Total Value and Duty Collected
Imports of merchandise at Manila in 1899 were worth 17450412 dollars, with duties collected totaling 3364090 dollars. Goods received from the United States were valued at 1350864 dollars, while China England and Spain each supplied more than this country.
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Manila
United States
China
England
Spain
World commerce totals and national shares
The article states global trade at eighteen billion dollars annually. England accounts for 18.2 percent, while the United States and Germany each hold 10 percent. It notes rapid growth in the United States and predicts surpassing England in a few years.
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England
United States
Germany
Bryan Shifts Focus to His Home State in Texas
In Texas Bryan is billed for multiple speeches as he shifts from nationwide aims to prioritizing his home state. The record notes Texas gave Bryan a plurality of 202,914 in 1896 and marks a change in his campaign stance.
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Bryan
Texas
McKinley Prosperity Reckoning Shapes Democratic Hope
The piece argues the Democratic party faces a rising prosperity under McKinley and suggests calamity is its only hope. It portrays a political battle where prosperity undermines Democratic chances and reflects urgency in the era’s partisan struggle.
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McKinley
Mint records show vast outstanding small coins in circulation
The Tur director reports 16 628 328 five cent pieces and 9 952 892 one cent pieces outstanding, illustrating the enormous quantity needed for national commerce. Since coinage began, 17 991 298 one cent pieces and 10 072 316 bronze cents have been minted.
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Tur
Democratic Convention Notes and Hawaii Monarchy Controversy
At the Kansas City gathering a quarter of the platform attacks territorial expansion while Hawaii’s vote favored silver. A vice presidential nominee who once aided Cleveland in attempts to topple Hawaii’s republic and install a monarchy is discussed as a contrast to Democratic politics in Denver.
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Kansas City
Hawaii
Grover Cleveland
Denver
State Pianos Market Quip Highlights Public Demand
A quoted remark from the Commercial Tribune notes the idea that a state with broad support for pianos would be fertile ground for selling them to every man woman and child. The line satirically frames mass marketing as a measure of a state's prosperity.
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Commercial Tribune
China
Russia
Demoted emblem suggestion for campaign uses jaw bone and ax
A commentary proposes the Democratic National Committee adopt a jaw bone and a mest ax as party symbols. The note claims the pair is highly appropriate and would be quickly understood and appreciated.
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Democratic National Committee
Nebraska farmer profits shade of campaign buying sheep
A Nebraska farmer bought 2,000 sheep at 225 dollars each during Grover Cleveland's era and recently sold them for 4.35 dollars per head. He appeals to voters as understanding the paramount issue of the campaign and urges duty at the polls next November.
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Nebraska
Grover
Newspaper business teases and moral pendulum in quotes
Shelby Republican notes the press faces praise and mockery from various groups. The piece observes that roasting preachers or teetotalers shifts public sentiment, while swearing or giving opinions invites censure and labeling as a nonentity. It comments on the balance of influence and scrutiny in journalism.
Grave markers sought for Revolutionary soldiers in Decatur County
An effort by local veterans to locate and mark graves of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Decatur County. The Standard previously published related information and now seeks readers’ help with names and burial sites to complete the list.
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Decatur County
Standard
Democrats Fight to Gain House Majority Next Congress
The piece notes the current House split with 188 Republicans, 161 Democrats, and 8 Independents. It argues that losing ten Republican seats would give control to the opposition and push free trade and risky financial tinkering that could harm industry and revive economic calamity.
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House
Grover Cleveland
Frederick Humphreys Died At Eighty Five In New York City
Frederick Humphreys of New York City died recently at age eighty five. He was a former Methodist minister and physician who taught in a medical college and made medical discoveries. He prepared and sold homoopathic remedies for family use amid professional opposition.
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Dre
Frederick Humphreys
New York City
Germany Trade Terms Under Dingley Law Set
The new commercial arrangement with Germany, under the Dingley law, is at the President’s discretion. Duties include 5 percent on argols, $1.75 per proof gallon on brands and spirits, $6 per dozen on champagne, 35 cents per gallon on still wines and vermouth, and 15 percent on oil paintings and drawings. Exports of meat and food products to Germany may benefit from removal of prior burdens.
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Germany
Railway Mileage and Fleet Grow Amid 1899 Prosperity
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for the year ended June 30 1899 total single track mileage 189294 up 2898 the largest rise since 1898 including all tracks 252564 locomotives 36708 cars 1895916 and personnel 928924 reflecting rising railroad activity during a period described as expanding prosperity.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Exian
Thie
Political Center Shifts to Chicago for 1898 Campaign
In 1898 both parties center operations in the Midwest, with Chicago expanding as a political hub next to its commercial strength. Historical McKinley margins across Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee St. Louis Chicago show strong support in the Northwest center, signaling a likely repeat of large Republican majorities in November.
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Northwest Territory
Lakes
United States
Chicago
Middle West
McKinley
Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Milwaukee
St. Louis
George Ray Unfazed by Odds in Shelby Jeffersonian
The Shelby Jeffersonian notes that betting lines of 16 to 1 fail to worry George Ray as much as a 2 to 14 favorite. The piece emphasizes Ray's calm mindset amid unusual odds and hints at a forthcoming matchup or contest.
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George Ray
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Brings Health to Women
An advertorial claim praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women’s ailments easing nerves backaches regulating menstruation and correcting inflammation and displacements. The copy asserts it acts on the female organism and contrasts it with unsafe alternatives citing widespread testimonials.
Festival attendance and local visits noted in region
Several from the area attended the Burney festival Saturday night. Joe Chambers and wife visited John Chambers near Forest Hill Sunday. Hudson Gentry and wife visited Daniel Anderson Sunday. Charley Bruner and wife near Ewington visited Lake Rustell Sunday. Ed Davis and family near Hope visited J B Davis Friday and Saturday. Mrs Abbie Powner and Miss Kate Fletcher of Chicago visited relatives at Forest Hill Sunday. Daniel Anderson and family left Tuesday for a week with relatives in Tipton and Elwood.
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Burney
Joe Chambers
John Chambers
Forest Hill
Hudson Gentry
Daniel Anderson
Charley Bruner
Ewington
Lake Rustell
Abbie Powner
Kate Fletcher
Chicago
Tipton
Elwood
C Unger Recovers From Cough After Foley’s Honey and Tar
In Champaign Illinois C Unger says a year long hacking cough mistook for consumption. After trying many remedies and physician care one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough and prevented further trouble. Alexander & Co. mitts
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C. Unger
Maplestreet
Champaign
Ill
Foley
Alexander & Co
Obituary of Barthena Pleak Clark of Greensburg Indiana
Barthena Pleak Clark born June 16 1842 near Greensburg Indiana daughter of Lewallen and Emily Pleak died July 18 1900 aged 58 years 1 month and 2 days. She married Thomas J Clark September 30 1862 and was mother of six with two sons and four daughters surviving along with a husband one brother killed in the Civil War and other relatives. She joined the Christian church at Waynesburg about 1858 and lived with Mt Anne Baptist church since 1876 or 1877 noted for plain speech kindness devotion to family and patient endurance through illness.
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Barthena
Lewallen
Emily Pleak
Greensburg
Ind
Kentucky
Indiana
Thomas J. Clark
Christian Church
Waynesburg
Mt. Anne
J.H
Missouri Valley Woman Seeks Help With Illness
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa writes she has severe illness and has tried various remedies without relief. The note reflects a personal health plea from a local resident seeking medical guidance or aid.
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Frances L. Sales
Missouri Valley
Searey
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Greensburg, Indiana
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Eprror
Joah T.brogers
Eprron
Judicial Ticket
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Thomas L. Creath
Republican County
Noah T. Rogebrs
Jeff C. Davis
George A. Anderson
Clyde A. Stagg
Henry Duncan
Thomas B. Gullefer
Jethro C. Meek
Uriah Privett
John H. Christian
Felix Gartin
CouncilIman
George W. Noor
Leroy Dobyns
Andrew C. Johnston
Charles Reed
Charles I. Ainsworth
B. F. Mccoy
James Montgomery
James Crane
W. E. Jackson
Bram Turner
N. Vandever
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ager
Aod
AYER
Pinkham’s
Turner’s Corner
Ed Davis
Hope
J. B. Davis
Northwest
Garner Square
Greensburd,, Ind
Testcses
Bird, Deem & Wooden’s
Carter & CO
Business Univers Bryant & Stratton
Pennsylvania
America
Gscessful Duates
J- Heeb
Te Anshi
Powell & Bennett
K.G. P. Building
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