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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
4
Indiana Progress announces subscription terms one dollar per year in advance with a renewal rate of $1.25 if unpaid within the year. Notices for publication and job printing orders should be addressed to THE INDIANA PROGRESS in Indiana Pa.
Indiana County urges support for Major T. D. Cunningham of Blairsville for Congress Conference nomination. The delegate list includes McKixsey of Ohio and Honnet of New Jersey with regional offices in Blairsville and Jefferson County. The call emphasizes Cunningham as a factory and labor ally active in education and morality causes.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a paradox in the silver coinage debate. In the first half of the year 7,500,412 silver dollars were minted, far exceeding the 1 8 5 years before silver was struck down. Between 1867 and now, the mint produced about 420,000,000 silver dollars, challenging the notion of a drastic policy change.
A 1575 style commentary argues for government issued currency including gold silver and paper as legal tender, with debt valuation tied to circulation at debt contraction. It warns against banker loaning and favors public works to grow money supply while criticizing President Cheveluui and civil service reform. Indiana hosts visitors for County Christian Endeavor event and county news notes. A New York doctor allegedly finds a silver to gold trick, with William J Bryan quoted and Hoke Susru aligning with Bryan and Sewall.
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee chose Juba MM. Gaiman of Lue gerne county to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of State Chairman Wiieht. He is expected to lead the party to defeat amid promises of more employment and higher wages.
The Johnstown Democrat reports strong local excitement for the upcoming state fair sparked by its coverage. Manuel Thompson notes rapid demand for exhibitor space across departments including speed ring, bicycle, poultry, stock, and machinery, with exhibitors arriving from Ohio New York Maryland and Pennsylvania. Japanese performers balloon ascents and other acts brighten attractions while Governor Hastings plans three day attendance. express companies will deliver to grounds at no charge and open offices on site.
Conferees from Armstrong Indiana Jefferson and Westmoreland met at Hotel Alexander with three delegates each. Balloting through 11 ballots found three votes per candidate and no nomination yet. Local officials S M Jack and W D Patton chaired and kept notes as leaders remain optimistic.
In a recent address candidate Bryan misquotes Hon James G Blaine and omits a consequential declaration on silver coinage. The omitted passage argues that free coinage of a dollar at 4124 grains hurts gold coinage and warns that Europe remonetizing silver is needed before minting a 412 grain dollar.
The article notes that William Jennings Bryan offered no tariff statements in his acceptance speech or the 40 to 50 short talks en route to New York. It argues the Democratic party risks losing traditional principles by centering on free silver, potentially alienating thousands of Democrats who care about tariffs, income tax, and anti monopoly policies.
The auditing committee report was adopted as Kevil Wiley led prayer. A large evening audience enjoyed a splended choir led by Prof. Apple and Reverend Esenwein spoke on youth, faith, and public virtue, urging evangelization and practical church work. The next issue will publish today’s detailed proceedings.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers one fare round trip excursion tickets for August 22 to 28, valid for return until August 31, from major stations between East Liberty and Bryn Mawr, on the Northern Central Railway north of Lutherville and on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Division. Inquiries on train service and rates should be made with ticket agents.
Prohibitionists of Indiana county meet in the Court House on Tuesday August 25 1896 at 1 pm to nominate state and county officers and elect officers of the organization A county committee meeting is urged A second gathering in the courtroom at 7 30 pm features Rev F E Lit tle N B Kelly and Lewis Hay as speakers with a glee club All are welcome
J M Nickle ships 121 sheep to West Chester Pennsylvania. J A Creps sends 165 sheep to West Philadelphia. J M S Moore delivers 10 cattle 4 calves and 110 sheep to Rogers Ford. W T Barns ships 110 sheep to Port Indian. Harry Seanor moves 192 sheep to Doylestown.
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the office at Indiana Pa August 18 1896 Mrs M J Curts Harrison Conner Miss Bertha Coleman Miss Louie M Davis Jacob Nesbitt Wes Nishit Mr John Neley Miss Jerusha Richards D Warner When calling for letters please say they were advertised giving date Franklin Sansom P M
A young man aged 16 to 18 with good habits may apply to the PROGREss office to learn printing. Provide a written application, include a self addressed stamped envelope, and note that applications are due by August 22, 1896.
In school work nothing will create more interest than the ProGRess report cards. For sale at the PROGRESS office at a penny each. TWENTY SEVEN years of protection decreased our public debt $1,747,301,878, three years of free trade increased our public debt $262,329,630.
Oliver Benson of Braddock and many others are listed as Indiana visitors and guests in town this week. Attendees include Prothonotary Elder Peeler, Dr Charles St Clair, John A Scott, J W Jones, Merle Thompson and Squire McMaster at the Kittanning fair, with numerous callers and family visits across Latrobe, Blairsville, Greensburg, Johnstown and Pittsburgh.
Local notes report John Glenn returning from Brad dock Sabbath eve and a wave of visiting guests from Punxsutawney to Smicksburg. Smicksburg plans a strong political year with McKinley Hobart autumn speeches and a September Republican gun event. News covers local trades, a flouring mill debut, and several incidents from horse stress to a pig lost in milk.
A lady's gold watch and fob chain were lost Saturday morning on Philadelphia street between Brillhart's and J M Stewart's stores. The finder will be rewarded by returning them to the PROGRESS office.
Local items report additions to a barn, church services led by Rev. Lovelace and Rev. Sweeny, visits from Misses from Indiana and Deckers Point, and a Chicago family visiting. Epworth League prospering with new members. sewing services offered by Huldah and Melisen Peddicord. A Thursday picnic at Trnby’s grave hosted by Mechanicsburg Epworth League with invites to nearby leagues. Bring baskets, music and refreshments planned.
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