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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
4
Bryan’s Final Take Coined Destiny Devinity and Dollars
Bryan summarizes the situation as destiny, divinity, and dollars, framing the outcome with a bold, concise slogan. The remark signals a thematic mix of fate and finance shaping the narrative and future actions.
Population boom doubles in Indian Territory
Indian Territory shows rapid growth over the past decade, more than doubling its population to 891,960 residents, reflecting notable demographic shifts and expansion in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Hereford Cow Brings Record Auction Price at Chicago Show
A Hereford cow from Indiana sold at the Chicago livestock show last week for 83150 dollars. The sale marked a record price for the event and highlighted Indiana origin in the catalog.
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Chicago
Governors elected split by party in last election
Report notes 26 Republican governors and 18 Democrats among the states for the last election cycle. One remaining state lists Nevada with a Silverite governor, completing the 45 states with gubernatorial results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Disfranchisement in North Carolina and census anomaly
A reader notes the disfranchisement of Black residents in North Carolina and highlights that the state shows the largest population gain in the latest census among states. The writer urges a thorough investigation into these coincidental patterns and their implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Bryan’s Swing in Southern Illinois Counties and District
In Marion county Illinois Bryan earned a 955 plurality in 1896, fell to 707 this year, and in his Congressional district lost 1,318 votes compared with four years ago. Across 34 Southern Illinois counties called Egypt the Republican gain totals 2,582.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Illinois
Bryan
Egypt
Cincinnati Royal Tie Sparks Transatlantic Matchmaking
Miss Zimmerman, daughter of a Cincinnati millionaire, brought home a bankrupt English Duke as her husband, stirring sensation on both sides of the water. Now Miss Longworth, another Cincinnati girl, is to wed a French Count, suggesting Cincinnati as a center for royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Longworth
Plan to settle Chinese trouble gains broad support
It is gratifying that all powers agree to the proposed plan. Chinese authorities would punish the chief culprits and indemnity would be negotiable. A proposal to decapitate eleven princes was rejected in favor of cooler heads.
Congress opens with apportionment bill for 365 House seats
Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana introduced the first bill of the new Congress. The measure sets the House at 365 members, eight more than now. North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and New York gain three or four seats, while Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Louisiana gain two each. Indiana remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Indiana
House
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
New York
Illinois
Minnesota
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Texas
Luisiana
McKinley urges fiscal restraint amid prosperity
In a message to Congress President McKinley warns against government extravagance and unnecessary spending. He urges the representatives to model economy while expanding industry, emphasizing vigilance to maintain liberty, peace, equality, and justice as the foundation and prosperity grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McKinley
QuereEN Victogia and Pope Leo Reported Seriously Ill
QuereEN Victogia and Pope Leo are again reported seriously ill, drawing attention to renewed health concerns surrounding both figures. The reports describe worsening conditions and prompt cautious public reactions across religious and European spheres.
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Quereen Victogia
Leo
Congress passes army reorganization bill Friday
Congress approved the army reorganization measure by a 166 to 138 vote on Friday, sending the plan toward final enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Louisville to Spend 100000 on Knight Templars Conclave
Louisville plans a $100,000 expenditure to entertain attendees at the triennial conclave of Knight Templars scheduled from August 27 to 30. The event gathers members from lodges nationwide for ceremonies and feasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Saxton Block in Canton Burns. Large Loss, Insurance Noted
The Saxton block, owned by a sister of President McKinley’s wife, burned in Canton Ohio on Saturday night. The loss is estimated at 300000 dollars, with insurance covering about one third of the amount.
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Saxton
McKinley
Canton
Proposal to apportion Congress by votes cast
A commentator dismisses the idea of basing congressional representation on general election votes as a foolish concept with little chance of adoption. The remark reflects debate over voting weight and district equity.
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Congress
Secretary Chamberlain attacked over South African policy
The Secretary of State Joseph Chamberlain faced sharp criticism at Parliament last week for his handling of the South African war. He defended government policy by declaring Boers should be granted self government, a stance that silenced much of the opposition.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Cost of an Election in Decatur County
A County paper estimates the costs of traditional precinct voting versus using machines. It lists per diem and incidentals for seven board members, meals, supplies, ballots, sheriff and clerk costs, rent, and totals. It projects 15 precincts with machine costs and potential savings, noting machines can handle about 500 voters and total machine cost could reach $6,000 with a $1,440 saving across four elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Adams
Sandcreek
Marion
Indiana Territory Census and Counties in 1800 and 1810
A summary of the Executive Journal of Indiana Territory from 1800 to 1816 notes the 1800 act creating Indiana Territory with three counties, population figures from 1800 and 1810, and slave counts. It cites William Henry Harrison as the first governor and outlines territorial changes affecting present Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Clark, Harrison, Knox counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Journal of
Indiana Territory
W. W. Woolen
D. W. Howe
J. P. Dunn
Indiana Historical Society
Northwest Territory
Congress
Indiana
St. Clair
Illinois
Wisconsin
Knox County
Michigan
Randolph
Vincennes
Knox
Randolph County
Dearborn
Harrison
Clark County
Here
Territory
William Henry Harrison
Indiana Territory to Statehood Chronicle 1801 1816
The passage traces Indiana from its territorial beginnings in Vincennes through the formation of counties, population growth, and the 1816 constitutional convention. It notes first judges Clarke Vanderburg Griffin, shifts in government seats, and Cyrus census figures led by Knox and neighboring counties. It details the 1816 referendum and Congress approval for Indiana’s admission as a state.
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Ifted
William Clarke
Henry Vanderburg
John Griffin
Clarke
Thomas Terry Davis
Vincennes
Territorial General Assembly
Legislative Council
Benjamin Parke
Knox County
St. Clair
Randolph
Knox
Clark
Dearborn
Harrison
Jefferson
Franklin
Wayne
Warrick
Gibson
Washington
Posey
Perry
Switzerland
Jackson
Orange
General Assembly
Frankle
Corydon
Ezra Ferris
James Dilt
Solomon Manwaring
Robert Hanna
James Noble
James Brownlee
William H. Eads
Enoch McCarty
Jonathan Jennings
Clark County
William Hendricks
Indiana
Congress
A Distinguished Native of Greensburg
Frank G. Carpenter praises John Goodnow, born near Greensburg, as Consul General in Shanghai. He is described as a diplomat and business leader, loyal to McKinley, with strong Americanism, who champions missions, trade, and U.S. presence worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Carpenter
China
Bundays
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
John Goodnow
Hin
Leason
Carpenter
United States
Northwest
Europe
Minneapolis
McKinley
Shanghai
Peking
New York
Washington
Goodnow
William
George
William McKinley
George Washington
John R. Hykes
American Bible Society
White House
John
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