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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard presents a terms notice for Epston M other D Braden. It lists payment options: one year in the county or one year out of the county. A price of $1.50 if not paid in advance and $1.00 is noted, with a numeric 1,235 appearing as a figure.
Friday's column analyzes Democratic fragility with Cleveland as a hypothetical nominee, Indiana's likely Republican tilt, and the impracticality of a constructive platform. It argues the party must reveal concrete plans for regulating trusts without confiscation and improving capitalism.
A reader asks The Commoner where Henry Dudley Teeter was born, where he distinguished himself, and his current address if alive. The Commoner may publish answers, possibly aiming to add a new name to Democratic presidential nomination speculation, with Mr. Bryan highlighting the editor's editorial prominence in soliciting replies.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat predicts William Jennings Bryan would stump for the Republican ticket if Cleveland were nominated in 1904. The text notes uncertainty about Bryan’s real stance and whether such advocacy would be desirable while praising his current service to the Republican party.
The piece argues that Democratic claims about price increases exceeding wage gains are misleading. It notes many workers had no wages during parts of that era, and stresses that wages alone cannot feed, clothe, or house a person, highlighting the gap between wage scales and living costs.
The Buffalo Courier claims Republicans fear a Cleveland boom but the piece asserts they are not alarmed or worried. It argues the Cleveland surge is even an assumption and would cause no alarm if true while comparing Republicans to a patient Sage of Princeton waiting for a bite.
The nine township trustees met at the courthouse and elected Prof Edgar Mendenhall as county education leader for four years, with six Democrats backing him and three Republicans voting for incumbent Prof Elmer C Jerman. Jerman to close term tomorrow. praise for his six years shaping school spirit. In nearby counties, election changes see Everson, Archer and Bruce win seats, succeeding Republicans.
Cleveland May 8 Senator Hanna says he will not oppose a proposed Ohio Republican convention resolution endorsing President Roosevelt for another term He received a telegram from Roosevelt expressing his wish for endorsement and Hanna telegraphed back he would support the action He stresses he is not a candidate and prefers the convention not to name anyone at this time He notes his friendship with Roosevelt and adherence to the administration policy.
Monday totals show total taxables vs last year. The notice notes shifts in local assessments and tax base as communities review property values for the year. Foley's Kidney Cure advertisement claims kidney disorder relief, urging use of Foley's product by Alexander & Co.
The West floods the Fri to Sun were said the most deadly on record with North Topeka hit hardest. About 8,000 people homeless in Topeka and 70 to 100 drowned, with 5 identified dead and 200 missing. Kansas City area also struck as Kaw and Missouri rivers rose four feet above the 1881 flood. total homeless in Kansas Iowa Missouri estimated 40,000 to 50,000.
The Indiana Society of Ohio held its annual banquet at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland with 87 guests. Gov Winfield T. Durbin and Mrs Durbin, and Senator Charles W. Fairbanks were guests of honor. Mayor Johnson was absent and replaced by City Solicitor Baker. Col J J Sullivan and David Gibson spoke on Hoosier topics. Durbin defended Indiana history and the Hoosier character before an audience of national figures.
The Third Quarterly Conference of the Batesville Charge of the Methodist Episcopal church mourns the death of Rev John Callicott a faithful lively member for over forty years. We record sincere appreciation of his ministry and devotion to country bow to God and emulate his precepts. A copy is sent to his family and county paper and spread upon minutes.
Sunday schools from Christian Presbyterian Baptist and Centenary in the city plan a picnic at Kingston next Monday. They will attend the Union S. S. Convention at the Presby terian church and bring lunches. Each county school is to send two delegates and contribute to association work. A pleasant outing is anticipated.
John J. McNew born August 25 1814 in Switzerland county Indiana died Greensburg May 30 1903 aged 88 years 9 months 5 days He enlisted in Company D 37th Indiana veteranized discharged July 25 1865 He left a widow and many grown children Another soldier has answered the final roll call The column ends with an advertisement for Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide by Alexander and Co mil.
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