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RUTHER D BRADEN Burrox NOAH T ROGERS associate editor TERMS seen one year in the county one year out of the county If paid in advance 180 100 13
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
4
Congress met Monday and Nicaragua canal deemed sure
The article notes Congress met on Monday. It proclaims the Nicaragua canal as a sure thing. It reports the Porto Rico general election on Nov 8 passed quietly with 60,000 ballots cast. Tar, bank clearings and business across lines show substantial gains over last year.
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Porto Rico
Walker Pushed by Friends for Pension Commissioner
Con I N Walker of Indianapolis is being urged by supporters to run for the office of Commissioner of Pensions. The drive gathers local backing and public interest in the forthcoming political contest.
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Con. I. N. Walker
Indianapolisia
Friends
Pensions
Senate composition snapshot by party seats
The upcoming U.S. Senate will total eighty eight seats with fifty three Republicans thirty one Democrats and four Peoples party members.
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U.S. Senate
Republicans
Democrats
People's Party
Republican majority to rise to 47 in next House
The upcoming House of Representatives is expected to have a Republican majority of 47 seats, compared with 13 in the present House, signaling a significant political shift. The result underscores a broad gain for Republicans in the election cycle.
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House of Representatives
House
Indiana Legislature Considers 10000 For Equestrian Monuments
The Indiana Legislature will be asked to appropriate $10,000 for equestrian monuments for Gen. Lawton and Gen. Hackleman. The move aims to honor these two military figures with commemorative statues.
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Indiana
Gen. Lawton
Gen. Hackleman
Cattle thieves marketed 265 head in Chicago
In a Chicago market scam Urpin White and Jasper counties operators sold 265 head of cattle for about 15000 dollars and then vanished, leaving authorities to pursue their disappearance and alleged crime.
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Urpin White
Jasper Counties
Chicago
Congress Meets Amid Mourning Draped Senate Seats
Congress gathered on Monday with the usual greetings and flowers. In the Senate the seats of Senators Gear and Davis were draped in mourning.
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ConGrEss
Senate
Gear
Davis
Insurgents Surrender Likely Tied to Bryan Election
Recent Philippines report says 1 200 insurgents surrendered in a single group. The remark questions whether surrender rates would have occurred had William Jennings Bryan been elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Mr. Bryan
Indiana Legislature Convenes January 1901
The Indiana Legislature will convene January 10 1901. The House composition is 61 Republicans to 39 Democrats while the Senate stands 33 Republicans to 17 Democrats.
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Indiana
House
Senate
Versailles Republican Debuts New Dress and Press
The Versailles Republican has a new dress and modern press, greatly improving in appearance and set to gain a full share of prosperity with its updated presentation and optimistic outlook.
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Versailles
Stand ard president message on Asia and the Philippines
The issue contains a notable president’s message, mainly addressing new questions involving Asia and the Philippines. It highlights thoughtful analysis and policy considerations, reflecting urgent regional concerns and U.S. engagement.
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Asia
Philippines
Purdue study ends sugar beet campaign in state
After years of experiments at Purdue the experiment station announces no further special attention will be given to the sugar beet industry. Only a small portion of the northern part of the state is suited to sugar beets.
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Purdue
Indianapolis Journal Adopts Steady Editorial Stand
The Indianapolis Journal states it will maintain a conservative, well balanced approach to news and politics. It promotes its improved capacity to serve readers with reliable, non hysterical coverage during critical times.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anti trust bill targets pools and monopolies in Indiana
Representative Noah T. Rogers of Decatur proposes an act to prohibit pools trusts monopolies and conspiracies to fix prices or control articles across the state. It imposes penalties up to six thousand dollars per offense and authorizes suit by the Attorney General or prosecutors with funds to the state treasury. The bill includes a strong anti boycott clause and requires annual affidavits from corporate officers.
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Indianapolis News
Noah T. Rogers
Decatur County
Secretary of State
Memories of Childhood in Rushville Indiana
Sweet recollection of a Greensburg Stans tribute to childhood memories. The poem recalls a log cabin yard with oak and beech trees, a rope swing, a brook and shell gathering, and grandparents in Rushville Indiana. a longing to relive youthful days.
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The
Greensburg Stans
Local Notes and People WeekendingReferenced Events
Willie Richie remains ill after weeks of sickness none hospital. Michael Shuphert of Indianapolis greeted friends here last week. Rev. Morrow of Milford delivered Thanksgiving sermon at the M E church. Then church decorated. Charley Willey and family left for Colorado where daughter Lizzie went two years ago. Mrs Kate Coy and Alberta moved to Cynthiana to reside with Bayless this winter. Isaac Roberts formerly of this place now Concordia Kansas was visiting Saturday and Sunday. Bernice Shields ill with scarlet fever but improving. No new cases and excitement subsided. Henry Wilson known as Poon died at B F McCoy home last Saturday. Funeral Monday morning by Elder Van Buskirk.
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Willie Richie
Michael Shuphert
Indianapolis
Rev. Morrow
Milford
M. E
Charley Willey
Colorado
Lizzie
Kate Coy
Alberta
Cynthiana
Bayless
Isaac Roberts
Concordia
Kane
Bernice Shields
Henry Wilson
Poon
B. F. McCoy
van Buskirk
President McKinley on China and surplus revenue in ending century
The annual message reviews China troubles and the open door for foreign rights, details military actions to protect legations, and negotiations led by Conger and Rockhill toward settlement. It notes anti foreign agitation, indemnity concerns, and possible arbitration at The Hague. It also highlights United States foreign relations including Paris exposition and Samoa settlement.
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Tsung-Li-Yamen
United States
Phillippines
Taku
Pekin
Legation
Legations
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Spaigert
Conger
Rockhill
French Republic
China
Russia
Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
U S Policy Toward China in 1900 Amid Rising Peril
The United States notes growing danger in China and its impact on foreign interests. It recalls a peace seeking stance, protection for citizens, and calls for unity among powers in Pekin to push administrative reforms. The 1900 circulars to foreign powers urged equal treatment in trade and a peaceful resolution through diplomacy.
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China
United States
Pekin
Marine Guard
Legation
Prince Tuan the Leader of the Boxers
The Chinese government proved unable to curb the Boxers as anti foreign influences gained ascendancy under Prince Tuan. Boxers allied with imperial forces menaced northern China, reached Manchuria near the Russian border, and attacked foreigners and native converts nationwide amid internal dissension.
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Prince Tuan
Pekin
Manchuria
China
Nicaragua Canal Overtures Move Toward US Built Waterway
The Nicaragua government refuses to reopen the Maritime Canal contract case and declares the Eyre-Cramin option void for non payment. It seeks possible canal negotiations with the United States or a convention under US auspices and awaits congressional views on trans isthmian projects. A Clayton Bulwer treaty issue with Britain may be resolved, while the Berne arbitration award on Delagoa Bay railway has been paid to the US and Britain.
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United States
Maritime Canal Company
Government of
Nicaragua
State Department
Congress
Senate
Great Britain
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Tribunal of Arbitration At
Berne
London
Spain United States treaty progress and Philippine cession notes
President reports satisfactory progress toward a general friendship treaty with Spain and a new extradition agreement. A supplementary treaty will be laid before the senate to remove claims over Sibutu and Cagayan Sulu and to include all Philippine islands outside the defined lines within the cession, solidifying mutual commercial ties.
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Spain
Sulus
Sibutu
Cagayan Sulu
Senate
Philipine Archipelago
Financial Act of 1900 Expands National Banks and Currency
The 1900 financial act broadens national bank incorporation with at least 25,000 capital in towns up to 3,000 inhabitants, expanding banking to small communities. Iowa leads with 30 small banks, while Texas and Oklahoma also benefit. National bank note circulation rises as banks can issue notes equal to par value of deposited bonds, boosting liquidity by 77,889,570 from March to November. The report highlights record imports and exports with total trade exceeding two billion dollars for the year, and urges reducing internal revenue taxes by 30 million, including restoration of the legacy tax for certain bequests.
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Navy
Iowa
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United States
Congress
Spain
US Cession Talks Include Spain Flight of 100000
In consideration of this cession the United States will fly to Spain for the sum of 100000 dollars. The remark references a diplomatic or financial arrangement involving an air travel commitment tied to a formal cession.
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United States
Spain
Commercial Relations Proclaims New Trade Agreements
President reports that 49 commercial agreements under the tariff act have been proclaimed with Portugal Italy and Germany. Conventions under the fourth section concluded with Nicaragua Ecuador the Dominican Republic Great Britain Trinidad and Croix. Negotiations continue for further improvements in reciprocity and to protect U S commercial interests amid rivalries. If hostile demands arise Congress will be advised to act.
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Congress
Portugal
Italy
Germany
Nicaragua
Ecuador
Dominican Republic
Great Britain
Trinidad
Croix
Senate
United States
Surplus Revenues Reported For The Year 1900
National finances show a surplus of 79 million dollars for the year ending June 30 1900. Receipts from all sources excluding postal revenues totaled 567 million dollars with expenditures at 488 million. Customs receipts rose to 233 million and internal revenue to 295 million, while miscellaneous sources reached 38.7 million. War department spending fell by 95 million versus 1899 and navy outlays declined to 55.95 million. Indians and civil expenses also dropped, signaling broader government cost relief and a push to maintain parity between silver and gold.
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Postal Department
War Department
Navy Department
Congress
Our Merchant Marene and American Vessels
American vessels in the last three years carried about 9 percent of our exports and imports. Foreign ships should carry the least part of American trade. Growth in steel industries and shipbuilding, plus navy spending, can place the United States among leading commercial maritime powers. This supports a national industry along coasts and expands employment while boosting transport and reducing interior freight costs to seaboard export.
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United States
Seaboard
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