The Steel Trust and the Tariff Fight
A sworn statement by Charles M Schwab on United States Steel Company finances is cited as proof of inflated stock values watered stock and high profits The piece links the alleged robbery to high consumer prices and potential market panic and frames government protection as essential The article also covers a chaotic Democratic two county convention in Columbus with disputes over delegate apportionment and candidate selections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Steel Corporation
Bartholomew and
Decatur
Columbus
Columbus Republican
Bartholomew
Swengel
K.D. H. Reap
Decatur County
Demos
Dave Emig
D. H. Reap
John Rynerson
George L. Tremaio
Greensburg
Will McEwan
George Cahn
Will
Geo. Cahn
Unanimity and Roosevelt Critics on Tariffs and Trusts
Will Cumback argues against combinations harming prosperity while noting Congress stalls relief. He lauds President Roosevelt for backing the people and Cuban policy, while praising McKinley’s tariff revision wishes. He blames monopolists for halting reform and leaving the public powerless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
McKinley
Real Estate Transfers in Sandcreek Clay and Adams Townships
A sequence of property transfers lists multiple deeds among individuals and families. Transfers include 80 acres in Sandcreek with Arthur Everhart to Alex Bentley for 2500 dollars and 45 acres in Clay from W A Applegate to R P Hamilton for 1500 dollars. Additional moves involve city lots, 2 1/2 acres in Sandcreek, various acreages in Fuget and Adams townships, and payments ranging from 75 to 4759 dollars. The list also notes exchanges between W B Martin and J T Meek and shifts of city lots among Suzan Pickett Marion Matthews and Newton Burris, with recurring transactions in Adams township and nearby areas. Subheadline urges readers to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Everhart
Alex Bentley
Sandcreek Township
W. A. Applegate
R. P Hamilton
Clay Township
R. P. Hamilton
City
W. T. Myers
Frank Taylor
Sandcreek
John T. Meek
W.B. Martin
Fugit
Suzan T. Pickett
Marion Matthews
Newton J. Burris
Adams
Hershel Miers
Della Ford
A. J. Martin
J. E. Mendenhall
Adams Township
One Man Shot One Dies Morristown MD
Aug 12 Morristown Maryland report of William H Powers age thirty shot multiple times after alcohol fueled assault. He wounded Henry Gordon and his son, then died at home after a gun battle with Gordon and William Russell, who was wounded but not fatally. Russell was hospitalized. Gordon survived.
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Morristown
William H. Powers
Powers
Henry P. Gordon
Corporation
Gordon
William Russell
Russell
Harry
Greensburg
Tyner
Indianapolis Journal
Wedding Bells at St. Paul
A double wedding took place on Sunday at St. Paul with Olin Peck and Fan nie Pearce wed by Rev Z M Kenady in the Pearce home. At 4 pm the couple joined Miss Bidney Hays and Edwin Pack in marriage at Harry Hays home with Rev W G Higgins officiating. A grand reception followed Monday hosted by Samuel Peck and wife with ample refreshments, music by the Blue Ridge Silver Band, and many generous gifts.
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St. Paul
Olin Peck
Fannie Pearce
Z.M. Kenady
Pearce
Samuel Peck
Silver Band
Blue Ridge
Big Blaze Destroys Commercial Hotel at St Paul
A fire destroyed the Commercial Hotel near the St Paul depot early yesterday. The hotel owned by Claude Curtis of Waldron and valued at 2000 with 1500 insurance burned after 2:30 AM. Mrs Leach ran the hotel and Lon Meloy’s nearby dwelling also burned though Reggitts saved most goods.
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Depot
St. Paul
Claude Curtis
Waldron
John C. Leach
Lon Meloy
Charles Reggetts
Big Four
Reggitts
World Wide Reputation Chamberlain’s Remedy Ad
A town notice promoting Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cites its world wide reputation and claims cures. It states the product is pleasant and safe and available for sale by Batterton. Also notes job work of all kinds offered at the office.
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Chamberlain
Batterton
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Ae
Hamton
N. Y
Big Four Railroad Excursions from Greensburg
Big Four announces multiple excursions from Greensburg Indiana including Atlantic City leaving Aug 14 for 12 days at 14.50 round trip with stopovers in Philadelphia and Washington. Benton Harbor day trip Aug 17 and a ten day Benton Harbor trip Aug 18. Niagara Falls trip Aug 19 with Montreal Toronto and Thousand Isles options. Marion Indiana Soldiers Home trip Aug 21 with round trip price 1.00 and specific departure times. brochures and reservations via N A Crawford Greensburg Indiana.
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Big 4
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Benton Harbor
St. Joe
Mich
Greensburg
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Toronto
Thousand Isles
N. A. Crawford
Ind
Marion
Ursay
L Tran
Republican County Committee Opens Campaign in Old Decatur
The Republican County Committee met at the Mayor's office for the first time in months. Precinct reports show the party in good shape in Old Decatur. H. B. Sherman and J. C. Davis spoke briefly. Campaign to open Sept. 20 with a qualified speaker to be secured by Chairman D A. Myers. Judge Myers announced the death of E. A. Byers, south precinct of Cley township, and ordered the vacancy filled by appointment.
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Republican County Committee
Old Decatur
H. B. Sherman
J. C. Davis
D A. Myers
E. A. Byers
Cley Township
Myers
Farmers urged to buy Ewinc fertilizer at Decatur county
The ad promotes Gro. M. Ewinc fertilizer sold from headquarter offices with Meek & Wooden. It claims unique formula and years of experience, asserting lower prices and urging customers to inspect samples and pricing in Decatur county.
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Meek & Wooden
Decatur County
M. Ewinc
Closing Out Sale of Groceries
Henry Co Clemons announces closure of his grocery business on August 4. He invites buyers to bargain on stock and fixtures at low prices, on the east side of the square, offering genuine sale terms for those entering the grocery trade.
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Henry CO. Clemons
Square
Bee Hive Grocery Sells Fresh Stock During Remodel
The Bee Hive Grocery announces it is remodeling and replenishing with a fresh stock of groceries and queensware and invites bulk buyers of produce. Char Schuh, proprietor, states the store will sell as cheap as any competitor.
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Chas. Schuh
Court Records Show Several Divorce and Prosecution Filings
New cases filed include Sarah Christian vs Chris F Christian for divorce and Cortez Creath vs Alice Creath for divorce. State of Indiana brings actions against Daniel Henry for provoke and Patsy Ward and Daisy Weimer in an Indiana case.
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Sarah Christian
Chris F. Christian
State of Indiana
Daniel Henry
Cortez Creath
Alice Creath
Patsy Ward
Daisy Weimer
Farm for sale in Decatur county northeast corner
215 acre farm for sale in the northeast corner of Decatur county. Address A. L. Stewart Rushville Indiana. Also an advertisement for indigestion remedy and a loan offer at five percent through Indiana Real Estate Office in Greensburg Indiana.
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Decatur County
A. L. Stewart
Rushville, Ind
Indiana Real Estate Office
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
Bowker Fertilizer Co Seeks Decatur County Trade
James A. Meek of Sandusky Indiana promotes Bowker Fertilizer Co products to Decatur County farmers. He notes three factories in Boston New Jersey New York and Cincinnati, emphasizes quality standards and guarantees, offers delivery to any railroad station, and promises quick shipments with full replacement at the factory’s expense if misrepresented. The ad also lists Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as an available remedy.
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Bowker Fertilizer Co
Boston
New Jersey
New York
Cincinonati
Cincinnati
Decatur County
James A. Meek
Sandusky, Ind
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The
Greensburg Standard
Greensburg, Indiana
Steel Trust
Europe
Mary Swangs
B. F. Waybright
Susan Pickett
Big Blaze
Central Committee
BEE Hive Grocery
A. Stage & Co
Loyal Ford
Fannie Pierce
Edwin Peck
Sydney Hayes
Caleb A. Lingle
Bertha G. M Gee
Jasper Readnour
Monta Gerry
J. Fred Styers
Otta Kyle
NEW Foundry
W.p.skeen CO
George Bowman
Cassell & Co
Pars Uineraing
K. of P
North Broadway
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Ini
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