Greensburg Man Honored by K of P Grand Lodge
Arthur J. Lowe of Greensburg was exalted to Grand Chancellor by Indiana K of P Grand Lodge on Tuesday. He began as Grand Outer Guard five years ago and now leads Greensburg Lodge No. 148 with about 500 brothers watching. Frank Gass of Muncie was his predecessor. John W. Gaither of New Albany elected grand outer guard. A reception planned for Wednesday night was postponed due to a late traction car. a new celebration will be held tonight with music, talks, and tributes to Lowe.
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Arthur J. Lowe
Grand Lodge K. of P
Indiana
Lowe
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
Frank Gass
Muncie
John W. Gaither
New Albany
Decatur County
Broadway
Newpoint Man Swindled in Indiana Stock Case
Dr. William H. Kluge of 1104 Linden Street Greensburg Indiana is jailed on 10000 bond for swindling Charles Barnard of Newpoint out of about 5000 in a get rich quick stock deal. Greensburg officers arrested him after Barnard’s attorneys say Mullins of Indianapolis valued the stock at 2000.
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William H. Kluge
Linden Street
Greensburg
Ind
Charles Barnard
Newpoint
Indianapolis
Dr. Kluge
Barnurd
Wickens & Osborne
Barnard
German Mutual Oil and Gas Company
Indiana
Kluge
Lucius G. Mullins
National Bank
Mullins
Indiana Senate Battle Echoes in Party Appeals
A Greensburg case ends with a bail bond reduction after arraignment as a major Indiana political clash unfolds. The Sun urges Democrats to back Thomas Taggart for U S senator, while Republicans rally to protect the state’s interests and oppose a Democratic majority in the legislature.
Taft Critiques Bryan Record In Cincinnati Speech
Judge Taft lashes at William Jennings Bryan over twelve years of unfulfilled promises and impractical reforms. He argues Bryan’s proposals on trusts and bank guarantees are theoretical and risky, warning that a Bryan election would paralyze business and repeat past Democratic mismanagement.
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Bryan
Postal Savings Bank
Barnard Opens Campaign in Decatur County
Judge W. O. Barnard Republican nominee for congress opened his campaign in Decatur County with a speech at the G A R hall in Decatur. Thomas E. Davidson presided and highlighted campaign issues including saloon costs versus license fees. Barnard urged continued Republican policies under Theodore Roosevelt and spoke to enthusiastic audiences with local quartets drawing praise. He planned stops in Adams, Newpoint, Clarksburg, Sandusky, and a rally with Greensburg drum corps accompanying him.
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W. O. Barnard
New Castle
Congress
Decatur County
G. A. R. Hall
Thomas E. Davidson
Barnard
Mr. Davids
Judge Barnard
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Tait and Sherman
Marsh Thomas
C. D. Tillson
Bert Kirby
Robert McKay
Mr. Watson
Adam
Newpoint
Clarksburg
Sandusky
Growth of Wealth Per Capita Across American History
The Los Angeles Times notes early savings in 1820: 12 cents per person with 8,635 rich enough to hold an account and total bank savings of 1,138,576. By 1898 savings rose to over a billion and depositors to 8,588,811, illustrating rising wealth disparities.
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Los Angeles Times
United States
James Buchanan
The Tide of Prosperity and Speech on Industry
A proclamation praising industrial growth and wage improvements expects prosperity for a vast population and global markets. It envisions cheaper long term fabrics and stronger structures, while noting intelligent labor and rising comfort under national progress. Also cited is Henry Gassaway Davis commenting on Parker and democracy.
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James 8. Sherman
Roosevelt Seeks Taft Backing For Moral Uplift
The former president urges citizens to support Taft not only for prosperity but for moral leadership. He argues Taft’s deeds back his words and his policies serve the nation’s honor and interests.
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Mr. Taft
Taft era Indiana brewer’s ally pressures Democrats over local option
Democratic lawmakers face backlash from Taggart and liquor allies after voting for the Cox county option bill. Taggart accuses anti option Democrats of betraying party platform and predicts electoral consequences for Bryan, Kern, and Marshall. Republicans keep the pressure as Port faction reacts.
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Democratic Party
Bryan and
Kern
Indiana
Marshall
Democrats' split threat over local option in Indiana
A political column argues that Democrats nominating anti local option candidates could split the party and hand control to Republicans. It warns voters that a Marshall victory next month would still aid the saloon and claims a Democratic mandate to repeal Indiana's local option law if enough Democrats win.
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Marshall
Indiana
Taggart Outburst Over County Local Option Victory
Taggart vents fury at six Democrats responsible for a Republican win on the county local option. He refuses to acknowledge the temperance issue was dropped from the campaign and orders his aides to remove the party’s legislative tickets.
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Brewer
Taggart
Democratic Party
Names of men who have not done his will
Muddled note cites Verity and a November 3 bell signaling a decisive sound. Mentions Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionists in blurred terms.
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Verity
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