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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
4
A brief note shows one year in the county and one year out of the county. It mentions a conditional payment of 1.50 if paid in advance and lists a negative amount of 100 dollars. The source reads like a rental or legal notice fragment with pricing and location terms.
The piece notes Milwaukee population figures and past demographics, cites a McKinley plurality in Decatur County of 500, and mentions people traveling to Indianapolis to break the news to Bryan. It reports a joint campaign denouncing trusts by Free Silver and Tammany Ice, ending with a skeptical remark.
Democratic leaders this week struggle to cite a single Republican Congress act harming public interests. Unlike Democrats before them they did not bow to Havemeyer and other trust magnates.
Mulhall says the Middle West is becoming the nation's power hub in population wealth and intellect. He notes per capita wealth rose from 1130 in 1890 to 1823 in 1900, surpassing all other regions.
Senator Frye argues that a nine million dollar annual payment to build up American ships in foreign trade will create keen competition and cut ocean freights on American imports by about twenty five million dollars each year.
A partisan critique claims the Democratic party lacks reputation for accuracy, accusing them of errors on silver, Puerto Rico distress, McKinley re-election outcomes, and forecasted vote margins. It labels their predictions as incorrect by about a million and a half votes for their candidate in November.
Local voters may hear Democratic speakers claim Decatur County land values rose at least ten percent under the current administration while farm product prices climbed at least twenty percent. In reality, speakers may steer toward broad global issues like imperialism, rather than local affairs, praising a Republican administration for supposed prosperity and concrete gains.
Por. Joan Clarg Riviare, hailed as Indiana’s greatest historian, died in New York on Tuesday at age sixty. From 1869 to 1886 he worked with As bury, now DePauw University, and he ran as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fifth District in 1896 after switching from the Republican Party. Funeral services were held in Greencastle on Friday.
In Indiana the mortgage exemption law eases taxes for owners with mortgages up to 700 dollars reducing assessed value and tax owed. In Decatur county more than 500 benefited last year, saving about 8 dollars each, with total county deductions of 3,086.16 against 188,517.58 in taxes collected. Major towns and townships listed include Greensburg, Washington, Fogt, Clinton, Adams, Clay, Jackson, Sandcreek, Mariano, Saltcreek, Millhousen, Milford, Westport, and Newpoint.
From 1890 to 1900 the United States ran a vast favorable trade balance, totaling about 2.7 billion dollars, with four years near two billion. For 1899–1900 Britain and Germany had smaller exports, while the U S posted the largest surplus, confirming the growth of American trade power.
Tae Rougheears are reportedly organizing in every county across Indiana, signaling a widespread mobilization. Local observers note increasing activity among supporters and meetings held in multiple towns. Officials have not released formal statements or detailed plans.
A campaign begins to unfold with expectations of a lively race. The opening phase signals active engagement from candidates and voters, setting the tone for what may become a contentious contest.
The Republicans of Clay Township will hold a nomination meeting tomorrow afternoon to select a slate of candidates for local offices. The event is expected to shape the upcoming election in the township.
Four years after McKinley urged opening malls we delivered. He now calls to keep them open and the plan moves forward with persistent support. The stance reflects ongoing policy toward retail centers and public access.
Reci Procity with Germany marks a new achievement of the McKinley administration, aiming to secure improved market access for American meat and grain. The accord signals strengthened trade ties and potential boosts for farmers and exporters.
The Fourth District Republicans adopt the motto “Prosperity Protection Patriotism and Expansion.” The sign proclaims the party’s pledge and resolve to advance their platform with the call We shall conquer.
The article notes men increasingly adopting shirtwaists after years of ridicule. It discusses social change as fashion shifts broadly across regions and classes, reflecting a playful, evolving wardrobe trend.
Official census data show Cincinnati at 325,902 residents, up 28,994 since 1890, while Cleveland projects 365,000 and seeks to surpass Cincinnati as the state’s largest city.
The speaker urges a strong rejection of a fifty cent dollar, predicting it will fade from memory. He forecasts a drastic drop in support within four years, claiming less than twenty percent of the Democratic sentiment will favor it and anticipates Bryan to become harmlessly obsolete.
Gen William Gross died in New Castle at eighty eight. He served years in the State Senate and was known as Colonel of the 36th Indiana regiment. He delivered several Republican speeches in this county in 1894.
Reports from China say 40,000 allied troops are marching from Tien Tsin and will reach there in four or five days. Chinese warnings threaten murder of ministers and foreigners. despite threats, ministers may survive if alive, though tension remains high.
Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago argues the dowager empress should not be criticized for her stance toward missionaries and predicts the Boxer movement will prevail. He warns against coalitions by powers that would partition China, fearing a stronger Chinese world power. Starr has studied China extensively and plans further field research.
The author Mary Cholmondeley gained fame with Red Pottage after earlier successes including Diana Tempest. Appletons issues a new edition of Diana Tempest with a short bio and portrait. Diana Tempest was her third book, reportedly written over 30 years, beginning with an anonymous 19 year old Graphic story.
London bishop Brindle recalls Lord Kitchener as a man of shy character rather than a general who dislikes women. He notes the distant 1885 desert years as a captain among Arabs and Cairo’s unfamiliar world, contrasting later chivalrous behavior toward ladies.
The president approves Joe Wheeler for brigadier general in the regular army noting his prior Confederate leadership, his wartime service in Cuba and the Philippines, and his ongoing readiness to lead. At 76, Wheeler is praised for his vigor and potential to set a brisk pace for younger soldiers if needed.
Rev. C. C. Cline departed Saturday for Kentucky to lead evangelistic services. Miss Ora E. Root from Cincinnati visited Miss Cassie Dale for several days. Mrs. Jessie Moore returned Saturday from the Hagerstown fair where she showed fancy needlework. John J. Wingate of the Shelby Republican attended Thursday night to support Republican gospel and aid in the campaign.
Edgar L. Metzler, a St Paul youth and nephew of George B. Dickey, serves in the Mth Infantry with allied forces between Tsin Tseun and Peking. A. H. Talbott, returning from the Osgood fair, veered near Napoleon, his horse shyed, and the buggy broke requiring a borrowed alert.
An OCR fragment notes Thé viceregal lodge in Phoenix Park Dublin where the gaueen resided in 1751 and mentions Mr Oleme eitrim family. The readable bits point to a royal residence history with unclear full names and dates.
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