Public debates on commencement rituals and newspaper puffery
Letters from Vincennes and Columbus debate old fashioned commencements with student orations versus prepared lectures. The Sun endorses the traditional format, while the Columbus paper criticizes excess puff and cites partisan opposition to Indiana laws from the Republican party, including school book, Australian ballot, and tax laws.
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Vincennes
Tins
Evansville Courier
Indiana
Democratic Legislation Praised as High Statesmanship
The passage of measures under the ban of the Republican party of the state was achieved by Democratic votes and celebrated as the highest tribute to Democratic statesmanship.
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Republican Party
Prize fight on a barge near Vevay involving Reed and a Johnson
The Carrollton News reports a night fight on a barge near Vevay between Kid Reed and a man called Johnson of Madison for 2500 stake. The piece notes the crowd traveling from Carrollton to view the event and mocks local propriety with racist language.
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Ttis
Vevay
Kid Reed
Governor Matthews Emerges as Key Factor in Nomination Race
The Greensburg New Era notes Governor Matthews gains momentum as a leading potential candidate for the 96 Presidential nomination. If the field narrows toward a logical candidate, Matthews would likely be the front runner.
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Matthews
Aminde
Claude Mathews
Greensburg
Ford and Company Shine in Grand Theatre Run
The Democrat praises Mr. Ford and his touring company for a week long engagement at Morrison’s Grand, noting exceptional acting in the Trish role and across multiple plays. The reviewer commends the performers as refined and capable, and lauds Chas. DeLeste for securing the stand and selecting such a superior company.
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Fords Drantie Co
the Grand
Ford
Morrison
Chas. DeLeste
Opera House
Operaa House
Local society notes from Scottsburg and surrounding areas
NORTED MADISON and neighbors report visits and travel news. Rev W T Seburn and wife went to Scottsburg Thursday. Howard Meyers of Walnut Hill Cincinnati visits J Rigele. Ferguson shipped goods to Hammond. Buttler returns from Indiana polis Thursday evening. Rose Woodtil of Big Creek leaves after ministerial meeting. N W Vawter and wife back from Columbus. Rev A R B Beach preached at the M B E church. Mr Chapman visits his mother at Hope Indiana. James Meyers travels to Edinburg. Mrs James Brisben visits home folks. George Steele of Pressburg ill with measles. Mrs Gray journeys to Acipio to visit relatives. C D Armstien of Stgmns listed as sick. Roh Patton returns from Monroe in Troy Nursery business. Farmers very busy report.
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W.T. Seburn
Scottsburg
Howard Meyers
Walnut Hill
Cincinnati
J. Rigele
FE. Ferguson
Hiamimond
Buttler
Indianapolis
Rose Woodtil
Big Creek
N. W Vawter
Columbus
Monroe
Troy Nursery Company
Troy Ohio
In memory of Mary A Ford wife of Jacob Ford
In memory of Mary A Ford who died at home Friday May 25 1894. Member of the Latter Day Saint church she was a kind wife and affectionate mother. Survived by husband and two daughters. community sympathy extended. Poem laments loss and longing for heaven.
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Mary A. Ford
Jacob Ford
River News: Falls City Prefers River Event
In Cincinnati Big Sandy and Louisville race to cover the Falls CHy event this evening as Trelegra Pil leads river coverage.
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Incinnati
Big Sandy
Louisville
Trelegra
Falls
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a quick, thorough remedy for sickness and weakness. It urges people to stop feeling ashamed to be ill, claiming the product restores health by addressing blood and nervous system issues and has helped thousands with strong claims of widespread success.
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Paine
Dase
Congress
Denimil
Cain
Mme
Ruppert
United States
SOSA
Fachel
Madame A. Ruppept
East 4Th St
New York City
Tracewell Wins Republican District Convention Nod
Robert W. Tracewell of Corydan Harrison county was nominated for Congress in the Third Tidiana district at the New Albany Opera House convention. He won on the third ballot after Col. Mavinness withdrew and endorsed him. The meeting opened at 1 50 PM with W. T. Watson as permanent chair and various committees appointed.
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Robert W. Tracewell
Corydan
Harrison County
Opera House
New Albany
Te Wis
Col
Mavinness
Ernest OC. Tripp
W. T. Watson
Clark
Capt Vanosdol
Madison
B.L. Bowman
Jackson
John Hartley
Scott
George Robertson
Floyd
Harry Morris
Washington
Ed G. Rive
Tarrison
W G Morris
Jennings
G.I. Capeswell
Jefferson
F. M Hubbert
Lester C. Trotter
Pharrison
W. P. Maslirs
George T. Maygeld
John Fabing
C Kr. Irvin
Dr. Fouts
MD Pagpart
James Johnson
Churk
H. J. Smith
Daniel U1
Demaree
M. M. Hurley
T. Getzendanner
Harrison
F. WY. Nauer
Resolutions
J. W. Linek
F Rawlings
Chas
A. Rhetts
Ch. E. P Hudson
G. B
Hood and Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and strength booster with a warning against substitutes. It also notes Hood's Pills as a prompt, easy remedy. The text further critiques big newspapers for alleged anti Democratic bias and negative coverage.
Uncle Sam's Mail Stamp Tells Of A Fire and A Letter
A fragmented account describes a fire uptown and the rush of fire engines as crowds gather. It notes the importance of mail wagons and trains for rapid delivery and the sanctity of a stamped letter, with details of a coroner's inquiry and a letter addressed far away in Town.
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al SM. Marte
United States
Washington
New York Times
Northwest summer resorts reach by Wisconsin Central line
Travel notes highlight the Wisconsin Central as the preferred route to top northwest summer resorts with comfortable passenger service. Hotels at the retreats offer good accommodations at reasonable rates and fall particulars including rates and guides are available from James G Pond in Milwaukee. Abr. Anger was a passenger on yesterday's afternoon train.
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Wisconsin Central
Jane Pstone
Jas
Pond
Gews Passe Ags
Milwaukee
Wis
Veteran writes of Miles remedies during war era
Solomon Yowell, a veteran of Co M and the 9th Indiana Infantry, praises Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills. He claims they surpass other remedies and urges readers to use them. Sold by druggists or direct by Dr Miles Medical Co at six dollars for six bottles, express prepaid.
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Rolonton Yowell
Sol
Co. M. Fd. N.Y. Cavalry
Ith Indiana Infantry
Miles
Solomon Yewell
Marion
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Bikhart, Inc
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Rochester NV
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