Political slate listed for Superintendent and electors in multiple counties
For Superintendent Public Instruction Frank L. Jones Tipton County Fourth District Leander J. Monks Randolph County Delegates at Large Charles W. Fairbanks Albert Be veridge James A. Mount Charles S. Hernly Electors Rath an Powell William Amsden Thomas Adams Gurley Brewer Hugh Hanna C W Miller.
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Frank L. Jones
Tipton County
Charles W. Fairbanks
Albert 3. Beveridge
James A. Mount
Charles S. Hernly
Rathan Powell
William Amsden
Thomas Adams
Gurley Brewer
Question on New Era Favorability of 16 to 1
The note asks whether the New Era remains supportive of a 16 to 1 ratio. It lacks specific context or sources to confirm current stance or decision status.
Republicans of Marion Township Nominate Ticket
The Republicans of Marion Township will nominate a ticket one week from next Saturday, outlining candidates for local offices and party roles. The event signals a formal party slate ahead of the upcoming election.
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Marion Township
Senator Stewart backs McKinley over Bryan in Nevada
Senator Stewart of Nevada who supported Bryan in 1896 is described as strong for McKinley in this report. The note highlights a political shift and signals McKinley gains among Nevada Republicans.
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Stewart
Nevada
Bryan
McKinley
Quote by William McKinley on economics
A quotation from William McKinley states that lower interest and higher wages bring more money and fewer mortgages, reflecting a stance on economic conditions and debt.
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William McKinley
Voters Warned Against Odd Political Label Mix
A columnist warns that the phrase Adias Aguinaldo Agon eillo and Anti-Everything creates an unattractive image for American voters, suggesting candidates and campaigns should avoid confusing or offbeat branding.
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Bryan
Adias
Aguinaldo
Agoneillo
Anti-Everything
Republican Administration Heads to Country on Accomplishments
The piece argues the Republican administration seeks voter support by highlighting its achievements and contends Democratic missteps will aid Republicans at the ballot box.
Democratic party claims peril to push own oversight
The speaker argues that Democrats exaggerate danger to seize control of cherished institutions and manage them themselves, framing criticism as a justification for central reform. This rhetoric frames governance as a rescue mission led by the party.
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Democratic Party
Democrats count on northern colored vote while disfranchising south
The piece argues Democrats rely on a large colored vote in the North and suppress it in the South, while urging managers to credit colored voters with political sense despite the tactics.
Derbyshire Falls Property Sold by Court Order
The Derbyshire Falls property, held by a receiver, sold last Saturday under circuit court order. Purchasers include Pursey Brothers, Edgar O'Hair, Oscar Derbyshire and John O'Hair. Quarries and the cement plant to resume operations with strong energy.
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Derbyshire Falls
Pursey Brothers
Edgar O'Hair
Oscar Derbyshire
John O’hair
Brookville American
Ari the next fusion in Nebraska
A fragmented line suggests political debate in Nebraska about a fusion idea and potential calls for apologies from Democrats for presuming to extend influence.
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Ari
Nebraska
Extet
What the New Era Is Saying About It Tol
The New Era reports unfolding details about Tol with focus on developing opinions and public reaction. It highlights local voices and editorials pondering Tol’s impact on politics and community affairs.
Republicans Nominate Ticket in Six Townships
Republicans have nominated tickets in six of nine townships and in every case fielded candidates who command strong public support.
All Wise Providence Accused by Democrats in Crop Talk
Democrats charge an All Wise Providence with collusion with Republicans as Kansas wheat and Indiana corn crops loom large in political debate.
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Kansas
Indiana
Presidential candidate faces team play challenge
Mr. BRYAN may be pleased with backers for the Presidency but finds it difficult to coordinate with his proposed team as workers behind the scenes will throw curves from the pitcher's box.
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Bryan
Bryan Calls for Election to Fix Trust Question
Mr Bryan chaired a six month congressional inquiry into the trust issue and urged future Congresses to decide. He now asserts his plan is to elect him President to implement the solution.
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Bryan
Congress
Caleb B Powers Found Guilty of Accessories in Goebel Murder
Caleb B Powers was convicted as an accessory before the fact to the murder of Senator Goebel and given a life sentence on Friday. The judge’s instruction to the jury was minimal and hinged on whether Powers organized the mountaineers and if their actions led to Goebel’s death.
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Caleb B. Powers
Senator Goebel
Powers
Goebel
A Review of Democratic Party Promises Through the Ages
A critique traces Democratic platform past promises and misfires including war outcomes free trade prosperity the gold standard taxation labor aid and now a new claim to be better than before. The piece argues the party has repeated failed prophecies and seeks renewed endorsement.
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Democratic Party
Democratic party abandons silver and supports Aguinaldo emperor
The 1904 platform shifts from free coinage of silver to backing Aguinaldo’s empire in the Philippines. The piece contrasts past fervor for silver with current emphasis on imperialism, noting the mockery of the party’s historic cause and predicting the platform’s emptiness.
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Democratic Party
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Greeley
Col
Ten Years Ten Years of Suffering Ends With Advice
A school teacher from Higenport Ohio describes decade of monthly agony and crippling pain. After multiple doctors failed to help and one suggested surgery, she followed Mrs Pinkham's guidance and reports relief. She offers to answer letters for others seeking information.
Black Sandusky Squabble Remains Quiet in The New Era
The New Era provides no details on a dispute involving Black Sandusky, leaving readers without clarifying statements, dates, or positions from local officials as the issue lingers.
Boss speaks on Sandusky in New Era readers letter
In a public note to readers of the New Era, the Boss shares candid thoughts about Sandusky and calls for frank opinions from Mr. Ross as part of the ongoing discourse.
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Sandusky
Mr. Ross
New Era Attacks Laborers Amid Press Campaign
The New Era shifts from backing veterans and farmers to a covert assault on laboring men this week. The move questions its stance on workers and hints at broader political strategy.
Republicans of Jackson township hold convention tomorrow
The Jackson township Republicans meet in convention tomorrow. Four years ago they fell three votes short of electing W. F. Keisling as trustee in this Democratic stronghold, and this year they expect to win.
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Jackson Township
W. F. Keisling
Notice of Democratic Meeting and Call to Action
Vague invitation urges Democratic supporters to attend a meeting organized by a committee. People are reminded of a date described as one week from tomorrow, labeled as September 1st, with emphasis on participation and engagement.
Prosecutor Davis Declines renomination amid health concerns
The story notes Prosecutor Davis declining another term due to ill health while C F Northern and G W Bruce seek the position. It questions Boss Glidewell's next moves toward Hon Cicero and hints at possible backing of Henri Watterson Black.
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Davis
C. F. Northern
G. W. Bruce
Glidewell
Hon. Cicero
Harmony
Henri Watterson Black
Captain Conn Bosses Elkhart Industry for Prosperity
The New Era praises Captain C. G. Conn of Elkhart as a Democrat elected to Congress in 1892 who now supports sound money and anti-Bryan stances. He employs several hundred workers and says business and employer conditions have improved under the current administration, predicting continued prosperity as his workers cast ballots.
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C. G. Conn
Elkhart
Vacation travel surge in Greensburg and Decatur county
The article notes an unprecedented wave of residents taking vacations this season. Many travelers have headed to Atlantic coast resorts, Michigan, northern Indiana, Martinsville, French Lick, and other retreat spots, contrasting with prior economic hardship. It argues four more years of McKinley prosperity will deepen the prosperous trend.
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Greensburg
Decatur County
Atlantic Coast
Michigan
Indiana
Martinsville
French Lick
McKinley
Farm live stock values rise nationwide in 1900 census figures
Government bulletin shows state by state live stock value on January 1 1896 and January 1 1900. United States total climbs from 1 541 396 339 to 2 042 840 813. Indiana tallies list horses, mules, milk cows, other cattle, and sheep with substantial increases.
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Union
United States
Indiana
McKinley Helped Him Out in a River Rescue Tale
Jim Kilpatrick of McBain Harvey county, a Democrat, fell from a boat while fishing and could not swim. He shouted for help as friends on shore demanded three cheers for McKinley before lending aid. He bellowed the cheer until a rope was tossed to him.
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Jim Kilpatrick
McBain
Harvey County
McKinley
Jim
Kansas City
A Confessed Impostor Circulates Rural Paper
The Democratic national committee is circulating an alleged farmers paper called The National Rural and Farm Magazine among Indiana farmers and Western states. Circulation includes notes addressed to Democratic committees urging capture of former votes as part of the campaign.
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Democratic National Committee
Indiana
National Rural and Farm Magazine
Democratic Committees
Implied political deception in rural magazine promotion
A passage notes controversy over the National Rural and Farm Magazine as an unsuspicious partisanship ploy aimed at farmers. It cites editorials from the Indianapolis Journal and Standard accusing the Chicago publication of promoting free silver and democracy ism while posing as nonpartisan. The dispute includes publisher replies and a New Era roasting, with the Standard vindicating itself.
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National
Chicago
Allen W. Clark
National Democratic Committee
New Ira
Hhe
Wek
Pekin relief by allies with light losses
Allied forces about 40,000 strong including 3,000 Americans rescued foreigners from a six week siege in Pekin. Marines and soldiers climbed the wall at 11. A subsequent dispatch notes continued Chinese fire before relief arrived, with 2,000 shells fired in eleven days and 57 killed or wounded among civilians and legation staff.
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Pekin
New York
Herald
Minister Couger
Prince Ching
Tsung-Li-Yamep
Similar Aromat Used in Tuesday Night Incident
The article notes that a similar aroma was produced and implies the same parties present Tuesday night. It reports long standing rumors of substantial farmer funds stored there and mentions assaults on an old iron safe once used by the late James Harper, while noting Mr. Gaston does not keep his own money there and only small sums are kept locally with larger funds sent to banks.
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James Harper
Gaston
Carriers Group Plans Detroit Excursion Tickets
The Account Letter Carriers Association sets a Greensburg to Detroit excursion sale for Sept 2 and 3 with return valid to Sept 10 at 7.70 dollars. The Big Four will operate the round trip offering affordable travel for members.
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Detroit
Big
Greensburg
Living Without Nourishment and the Life of Crystals
Nikola Tesla argues in Century Magazine that life may exist without traditional nourishment. He suggests crystals show formative life principles and posits other material systems or gases could harbor organized beings. He notes we may misjudge life based on human perception and could overlook life on Earth or elsewhere.
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Nikola Tesla
Century Magazine
Optician's Latin Translation Paradox in Youths Tale
Hiram, a college honors student of ancient languages, struggles to translate a sign near an optician’s office that reads CONSULTU SABOUTYD ES. He argues it mixes Latin with barbarisms, while his sister Keturah in the kitchen calmly translates it as Consult us about your eyes, prompting his collapse in embarrassment.
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Optician
Hiram
Keturah
Presence of Mind Saves Passenger in Sheffield Car
In Sheffield England a curious accident occurred on a double deck electric car. A single deck car passed in the opposite direction and its trolley rope flew loose. The rope wound around a passenger’s neck but he grasped it with both hands and released himself, likely preventing a fatal strangling.
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Sheffield
England
Not All Teacher Composition Claims by Johnny
A fragmentary dialogue centers on a student named Johnny and his father as the source of a composition. The piece contrasts truth with sensational battlefield imagery and ends noting a business that makes calling cards.
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Johnny
Burglars Fail to Blow Safe at Gaston Co Stores
Burglars used nitroglycerine to blast the outer doors of W. G. Gaston & Co. in Sardinia but failed to breach the inner door. The blast startled neighbors. Dyer Moore raised the alarm and Gaston with Moore investigated the explosion. About five months ago a second incident was noted.
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W. G. Gaston & Co
Dyer Moore
Mr. Gaston
Clarksburg Social Notes Highlight Indiana Visits and Local Events
Gilbert McCracken from Indiana guest of locals. Miss Anna Clouds from Dillsboro visiting cousin Anna Grose. George Tarplee couple back from Michigan. Mrs. W F Folks and LeVon host Hite family. Miss Smith and others from Indianapolis visiting. Greenburg folk shared a week. Band festival at Kingston drew many locals. Ed Raseell of SPMtoear & Co. vacationing with parents. New Salem and Clarksburg cross bars 15–10 for Clarksburg. J N Moore entertains Misses Culver and Will Moore family. Chessie Tarplee returns from four weeks in Indianapolis with Mrs Bird. Gov Cumback to speak at M E church Sunday morning August 26. Rev A Murphy to preach at night. Beavers and Perkins seen about town with Hotel DeHite and Dr Beall areas.
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Gilbert McCracken
Indianapolis
Anna Clouds
Dillsboro
Anna Grose
George Tarplee
Michigan
W. F. Folks
LeVon
D. F. Hite
Kingston
Ed Raseell
Sale Notice of Leander A. McCoy Estate in Indiana
Administrator Dan McCoy offers at public outcry the estate's personal property in Fugit township Decatur County Indiana on Friday September 14 1900 starting 1 o clock p m to include horses cattle hogs wheat corn hay wagons and farming implements with five dollar items cash and over five dollar items on nine months credit note at six percent interest. Bennett Davidson attorneys.
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Leander A. McCoy
Fugit Township
Decatur County
Indiana
Dan McCcoy
Bennett & Davidson
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