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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
A historic notice proclaims a Democratic paper published every Wednesday morning by DadonAt Puprtaitse Vos PANY as the only Democratic newspaper in Tadiana county Chenation, priced about 1,600 per year in advance.
An opinion piece argues Bryan could not have defeated McKinley’s Spain Philippines treaty despite anti imperialist stance. It cites Hearst and the Bacon amendment and notes the treaty’s ratification after March 4 and a pivotal vote by the Republican vice president. The author flags imperialism as a path traced by McKinley and Wobart’s casting vote.
Ex-Senator Quay faces decline as Republican factions form against him after the Senate rejected Governor Stone’s appointment. Fusion by Democrats further weakens his hold, while insurgents remain strong. The piece notes large sums spent by party managers to influence papers and presses as they push for control.
The Washington Letter for August 6 1900 denounces McKinley Hay and Roosevelt politics amid the Chinese envoy dispute and fears over southern disenfranchisement. It notes postmaster graft cases, German voter shifts, and the Democratic push, including Bryan and Stevenson’s nomination ceremonies, with critiques of administration dignity and campaign strategy.
The Republican press questions a third ticket to oppose Bryan or McKinley in Indianapolis. Gold Democrats reject a third ticket, leaving their voters to choose between empire or republic. An anti-imperialist independent Republican ticket may form for president and vice president. Prominent Republicans split between Bryan support and anti-imperialist stands.
The piece notes a shift from suggestion to demand for improved highways. It highlights broad support across classes, including farmers overtaxed by debt, and anticipates 1901 as a notable year for practical highway improvements. It asks readers if they are doing their share.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all stations to Detroit for the Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave from August 27 to September 1. Round trip fare is single and tickets are good Aug 28 to Sep 5 with a deposit by Sept 1. Return by Sept 14 with a 50 cent charge. Cuscards claim health benefits though not proven.
A special Palluan parlor cars and day coaches train leaves Pittsburg at 8 55 a m on August 16 for Atlantic City and other shore points. It reaches Philadelphia by 6 25 p m and Atlantic City via the Delaware River Bridge Route at 8 40 p m. Tickets good to return in fourteen days including the excursion date, with stop overs in Philadelphia and optional ten day stay, from Broad Street Station.
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua at Mt Gretna Pa runs July 2 to August 1 1900. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers special excursion tickets from New York Washington Baltimore Frederick Md Canandaigua and Pennsylvania line stations. Tickets on sale June 25 to August 1 and valid for return until August 12.
The Pennsylvania Railroad schedules two escorted summer tours to Canada and Northern New York leaving July 21 and August 11. Highlights include Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, St Lawrence rapids, Quebec, Saguenay, Montreal, Lake Champlain, and Saratoga over fifteen days. Round trip rate 1.25 with full fare covered and chaperone for unescorted ladies. For details contact Tourist Agent, 1196 Broadway New York or 860 Fulton Brooklyn or 789 Broad Newark, or Geo W Boyd, Broad Street Philadelphia.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female health issues. It claims to cure irregularity inflammation ulceration and weakness, promising brighter eyes and a fuller figure. A testimonial from Susannah Perimenter praises relief from bearing down and back pain after six bottles. It also advertises Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser 1008 pages available by mail order with stamps.
Advertisers are urged to use Remington's County Beat Lists as the best fowny and papers. The note recommends Remington Brothers of New York for copy services.
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