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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

4

Greensburg Standard Classified Terms

Advertisement offering subscription options for Greensburg Standard. One year in the county or out of the county with advance payment details. price listed as 81.00 and 1.25. Editor D Braden noted.

New Greensburg court house praised by locals and lawmakers

In Greensburg, readers learn the city council granted the Main street electric line a 35 year free franchise. Headlines note a Kentucky Republican candidate for governor and critique Bryan’s residence, while Senator Davis and John W Kern surface as Democratic prospects. A tramp with hidden cash provokes commentary on Republican prosperity.

Britain’s shift to tariffs tied to revenue after protectionist growth

The text argues Britain pursued protection for centuries to build industries and only then adopted a revenue tariff. It claims the government ignored free trade to favor internal development and believed Britain’s commercial supremacy would prompt global policy alignment.

Great Britain

Hoosier Statesman Pushes Tariff as Next Campaign Issue

An Indianapolis Sentinel interviewee declares tariff policy must be the central issue in the upcoming campaign. Others also cite tariff, arguing it is the sole approach to a clear party distinction and that history shows a cycle of abandoning issues and returning to a party.

Indianapolis Sentinel

Gowdy’s Paris post earns wide praise from Indiana

The Indianapolis Sentinel highlights Democratic views yet praises Jack Gowdy, former Republican leader, as consul general in Paris. Indiana critics note Gowdy’s popularity and express welcome for his long tenure, while hoping for his safe homecoming with wife and daughter.

Jack’' Gowdy Republican State Committee United States Paris Gowdy Greenfield Republican

Pension statistics show surviving veterans and widows listed

The pension rolls include three Revolutionary widows and three daughters, one War of 1812 survivor, and 1817 widows. Notable names span Hanna Barrett of Boston, Rhoda Thompson of Woodbury, and Hiram Cronk of Ava. The document notes deaths of two pensioners, and reports 6,828 Mexican War survivors and 728,100 Civil War soldiers on rolls, with overall rising totals despite rising deaths.

Hanna Barrett Boston Mass Noah Harrod Rhoda Augusta Thompson Woodburry Conn Thaddeus Thompson John Lamb New York Sarah C. Hurlbutt Litthemarsh Elijah Weeks Massachusetts Ester S. Damen Plymouth Union Noah Damen Nancy Jones Jonesboro Tenn Darling Jones North Carolina John Sevier Tennessee Rebecca Mayo Newbern Stephen Mayo Virginia Susanna Chadwick Elihu Chadwick Emporium Mary Snead Parksley Bowdoin Snead Daniel F. Bakeman Freedom Cattaraugus County Hiram Cronk Ava Oneida County Pension Office Grand Army of the Republic San Francisco Congress

Industrial Peace at Chicago

Chicago leaders moved toward conciliation and arbitration to boost economic conditions and the citys commercial stature. The Chicago Federation of Labor denounced strikes as a weapon against capital, while radicals were swept aside. Public opinion support was urged to sustain the unions cause as a principle declaration was adopted.

Chicago Chicago Federation of Labor D. M. Parry National Manufacturers’ Association Federation of Labor Federation

The Purpose of Law and Its Limits

The piece argues law cannot moralize men yet can curb crime when leaders are incorruptible. Law does not reform by itself but secures justice and protects the vulnerable, with gospel and home as reformers. It likens law to Paris green killing vermin and notes enforcement via contracts and suits. Bring in your job work.

Paris Green

Traction Franchise Granted for Greensburg Main Street Line

At Greensburg city council, the ordinance granting a thirty five year franchise to the Indianapolis Shelbyville and Southeastern Traction Co was passed unanimously after amendments. The plan calls for two tracks on Main Street, repairs to space between rails, and 18 inches of clearance each side. Tracks will align with street grade, freight depot near the public square, with service to Shelbyville within two years and operation within one year. Zoller Jr has secured rights for about eighteen miles, with two more miles to follow. work to begin next month, with expected opening before January 1, 1904.

Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Co F. M. Thomson R. C. Light Fletcher Innes Indianapolis Shelbyville Charles Zoller, Jr Traction H. C. Skillman Main Street Here Partlel Big Four West Main Shert Greensburg

Neglected Grave of General Arthur St. Clair Appears

The grave of General Arthur St. Clair lies in Greensburg Pennsylvania under a modest stone in an abandoned cemetery used as town refuse. The inscription laments the country’s ingratitude to a revolutionary soldier who led campaigns against Indian forces and sheltered in his later years. The Daughters of the Revolution may push to move his remains to a proper burial site with a fitting monument.

Arthur St. Clair Northwest Greensburg Daughters of the Revolution Dayton Ohio

Armour fertilizer and phosphates advertised for sale

Consumers are urged to name their analysis and prices that competitors cannot meet for Armour’s complete line of high grade animal matter fertilizers and phosphates. John M. Redington of Wisconsin promises to provide prices before purchase. Also promoting maps for immediate purchase.

Armour John M. Redington S. Doles

K P Memorial Service in Greensburg church

The Presbyterian church hosted the annual Knights of Pythias memorial, Greensburg Lodge 148 led the program with organ, solos, and an address by Hon. Frank B. Shutts. After services, ritualistic burials at South Park cemetery honored Dr. W. H. Wooden and lodge members, with many graves listed by locality.

Presbyterian K. of P. Order Greensburg Lodge Kendall Adaline Zoller R. H. Dunaway Will Montfort Clarence Eward Dwight Murphy Harry Mount G. H. Murphy F. B. Shutts W. D. Starr Frank B. Shutts Aurora Shutts Justus Rethbone South Park Cemetery Arthur Lowe W. C. Pulse W. H. Wooden Greensburg Lodge No Samuel Logan D. L. Scobey George Huntelrive Frank Barnes Harry O. Matthews John L. Dobyns Scott Coles Thomas J. Powell C. F. Belser Will Riley Sardinia F. M. Crise Charles McConnell Westport Benjamin Thodson Otto Zeigler Shelbyville J. C. Clouds Connersville Dorus Vanausdal Anderson J. D. White Pendletont Frank Golf St. Paul Folowing McClelland Eubank Adams Will Martin Mt. Pleasant J. W. Meroberts Ashville

Long Service of Dr Chaffee in the Ministry

The Reverend John G. Chaffee began ministry in 1895 serving in Wilmington. He held numerous charges in Indiana including Madison, St Johns, Lawrenceburg, Greensburg, Shelbyville and Indianapolis, and was presiding elder for Madison and Jeffersonville districts. At the 1895 conference in Indianapolis he attained 44 years in active ministry.

John G. Chafffee Wilmington Lartford Onulo County Indianapolis Shelbyville Rising Sun Aurora Wesley Chapel Madison Lawrenceburg Wall Street Jeffersonville Connersville Greensburg Brookville College Corner Maplewood Palestine Mapleton Laurel Washington Central Avenue Church

Indiana State Institutions Population Figures

Indiana state institutions census shows the population on April 30 for the two preceding years. The report details totals by facility, highlighting shifts in inmate counts and capacity utilization across the system.

Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief for Upset Stomach

A promotional notice claims nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signal revolt and trouble. Electric Bitters will tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. It promises benefits for run down systems and guarantees satisfaction or refund by Grover and Bonner druggists.

Grover

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