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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
4
Classified notice lists names Luther D Braden Environ and Oah T Rogers Associate Epiron with terms and county status. Indicates a 1.50 charge for not paid in advance and a deadline or area note in Greensburg Standard.
Readers report conflicting fragments about a shredder incident and a hunting accident. The pair of phrases appears in press dispatches, illustrating how traumatic events prompt vivid, sometimes sensational phrasing across outlets.
In forty eight counties in Kentucky not a drop of whisky sold. There are some good pints about Old Kentucky yet.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports a Joliet penitentiary section nicknamed bankers row containing five former backers. The piece highlights the surprising banking ties within the inmate lineup and reflects on the era’s financial associations.
The metropolitan dailies note a surge in crime coverage over recent days. Editors describe heightened reporting activity and a perceived rise in sensational incidents as observers compare the period to a troubling trend.
Colorado produced 25,982,800 in gold and 13,597,740 in silver last year. California followed in gold with 15,197,800 and Montana trailed in silver with 9,657,600.
Clearings exceeded two billion dollars last week, up 5.2 percent from a year earlier. Cincinnati added 98, Louisville 13.2, and Indianapolis 118 16.5. The prosperity wave continues to roll higher than at any prior time in history.
Gen Chaffee receives government backing for acting independently of allied forces in Peking. He issued a strict order against looting by American soldiers, and Chinese residents credit the troops with the best behavior in Peking.
The Pennsylvania congressman elected in 1898 by a 2381 plurality switched to the Republican party and won this year as a Republican by a handsome majority. The move is noted as a rare, sudden party flip in U.S. political history.
Secretary John Hay has announced he has no intention of resigning. He is described as a man of signal ability as a diplomat and statesman, and the ablest member of the cabinet. The relief of Peking victory is credited to him, and such men are deemed invaluable to the country and should be retained in public service.
Citizens of Indianapolis debate gas meters with opponents claiming burden and supporters arguing meters force economy and fairness, noting past delays would have left fewer unable to pay for gas. The piece frames the meter proposal as the proper route to manage gas usage.
The Seymour Republican published a sixteen page Christmas edition with fifty columns of advertising. The paper has rapidly advanced to the front line in recent years, and the editors Messrs. Remy and Smith are saluted for their eminent success.
The mint director reports U S gold production at 71 053 400 and silver at 32 838 700 for last year. Global gold output was 306 574 900 and silver 100 321 100. Mexico and the United States share two thirds of silver, while Australasia Africa and the United States lead in gold, together producing three fourths.
Decatur Journal reports Mary YELLIN' LEASE, a noted Kansas figure, seeks a divorce citing desertion and failure to provide. The article notes her constant travel giving political speeches while her husband stayed home, selling planes and raising children.
The message extends warm greetings to readers, wishing a merry Christmas and a happy new year to patrons and friends.
Two per cent bonds are selling at 105 indicating solid investor interest. The note’s strength contrasts with personal worries and broad market sentiment as traders weigh yields and inflation expectations.
The report notes Philadelphia as the City of Brotherly Love surpassing other Union cities with a strong Republican plurality. New York follows with 115,478, ahead of Boston by 8,965, and the early Northern results show Bryan carrying majorities in key urban areas.
The article notes 448,572 foreigners settled in the country last year, up 136,857 from the year before, and claims about half of asylum and prison inmates being foreign born. It argues the time has come to curb this large immigration.
Citizens urge lawmakers to block a fee and salary bill that would raise county officer salaries. They argue most counties do not need increases, only those with huge population or business growth require attention.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat lauds Oklahoma's rapid growth from 6090 in 1890 to 395000 in 1900 and predicts a future union with the Indian Territory. It argues Oklahoma should be admitted now, with annexation of the Indian Territory possible later under the admission bill.
The Puerto Rico Legislature convened in San Juan with a new organization and read Governor Allen s message proposing a liberal government model. The main issue discussed is the 15 percent tariff and the option to abolish it in favor of local taxation to fund government expenses, with opinions noting higher revenue under the current tariff and the potential tax shifts if changed.
Notice to customers that THE STANDARD offers fast service for letter heads bill heads statements and other printing needs with prompt delivery and wide options.
The executive committee met in Indianapolis and agreed on fundamental principals for a primary election law. Key points include applicability by county size, unified party primaries, same day voting, voter eligibility rules, secret ballots, and direct nominations by plurality with contingencies for declinations.
A legislative committee accepted its report after amendments tackling direct nominations by vote. Debate focused on Section 8, switching to direct votes and party nominees, with counties over thresholds and broadening Section 2 to include legislative and judicial offices. The panel plans another meeting.
Brave men and women suffer stomach, liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite, back pain, nervousness and fatigue. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana touts Electric Bitters as a cure, saying it revived his strength and appetite. Only 50 cents at Grover Bonner drug store. Guaranteed.
Hon John B Stoll editor of the South Bend Times accuses Richard Croker of lacking conscience and consistency. He claims Croker shifted from expansionist to anti expansion before the Kansas City convention and blames him for the free silver plank and the November defeat.
The Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles to assist the needy and suffering. It claims to have cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Grover and Bonner druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar guaranteed or refunded.
A historical notice outlines duties for newspaper recipients, including payment responsibility for regularly taken papers, continuation of bills if discontinued, and legal precedent on refusing or not collecting papers from the post office as evidence of intent to defraud. The item ends with a note on calling cards.
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