Democratic and Republican County Conventions Across Posey County
Fragmented notes show Democratic state and county conventions planned in St Louis and Indianapolis with dates June and July 1913. References mention the Democratic Mass Conventions in Posey County and a Republican County Convention at New Harmony, plus a Hulda Dawkins Ball in May at the Poor House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coteiow
Ian Vention
St. Lois
Guicago
Hulda Dawkins
Poor House
Posey Councy
New Harmony
Gold Bugs Displeased In Indiana Convention Talk
In Tidianapolis May 19 a discussion among gold standard Democrats centers on opposing William J Hassell of Massachusetts for president. Several members push a SEM radar to rally support while some favor Secretary of State Clay. A faction of gold standard Democrats may travel to Chicago to oppose Governor Matthews if he aligns with free silver backers at the convention.
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Tidianapolis
Ind
Biota
Shell
William JH Hassell
Massachusetts
Wellshooven
Young Democrat
Indisnapolis
Indiana
Thes Erpor Wits
Sound Mosey Democrats
Sound Money
Free Silverites
Administration Hedging in Chicago May 10 Report
A Washington dispatch says the White House fears a strong free silver bloc at the Chicago convention. Estimates vary with 200 to 250 votes anticipated for silver, while a 273 threshold is cited by Bailey. Conservatives push 75 to 125 as a minimum margin. Democrats rally behind McKinley style opposition to condemnatory resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
the Post
Farris
McBride
John R. McLean
Cincinnati Moquirer
Bailey
Texas
Demos
Senator Voorhees to Retire from Public Life
A private Washington letter reports Senator Voorhees will retire at the end of his current term due to failing health. The ailing veteran, a conspicuous figure, plans to travel to Europe to regain his health and not seek a Senate return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Voorhees
Laporte
Washington, D. C
Family Poisoned In Washington Indiana
The Ellis family all fell ill from eating canned corn last night in Washington Indiana. Ex postmaster W P Ellis survived after doctors treated him and 18 year old Frank Millis for two hours. The report also lists Posey County Republican nominees for New Harmony convention including Otto Jarodzki and John H Moeller with several county offices. Five marriage licenses were issued this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
W. P. Ellis
Ellis
Frank Millis
Indiana Democrats drift toward free silver platform
Indiana politics move toward a free silver platform with Thomas Taggart opposing a governor bid, Benjamin F. Shively poised for nomination, and sound money figures conceding on strategy as Indiana Democrats anticipate victory on the silver issue. Two clerks named George and Harry from Hyansville miss their train home after a Mt. Vernon mix-up on an L. and N. line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taggart
Free Silver Democrats
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Shively
A. G. Smith
Indiana
Mount
B. F. Shively
George
Harry
Hyansville
Mt. Vernon
McKinley’s Financial Stand Remains a Mystery
A New York Sun correspondent in Orange notes Major McKinley offers no clear convictions on finance. The piece mocks his indecision, saying the “Napoleon of Croton” lacks backbone and cannot be pinned to any stance yet.
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Orange
Major McKinley
McKinley
Croton
Ohio
New York Sun
Hood's Sarsaparilla claim and beer law debate in Princeton
A reader testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for rheumatism. The Princeton News features a Shaw debate arguing the Nicholson liquor law is a failure, claiming sworn evidence will follow to back figures on beer consumption, and notes the Flag Staff at the Fair Grounds damaged by lightning will be replaced by Uncle Jesse Rifver.
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Shaw
Hater
Princeton News
Fair Grounds
Jesse Rifver
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Fast Relief
Advertise a day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming 1 to 3 days relief. It pledges immediate system action, first dose benefit, and 75 cent price. Sold by D and H Rosenbaum and others. city nightwatchman Vernon Glass offers wake service for trains and boats, with pickup assurances.
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H. Rosenbaum
Vernon
T. B. Anthony
Promise City
Towa
D & H. Rosenbaum
Local Transit and Baggage Transfer Service Promises Prompt Handling
All trains go as scheduled with prompt attention to calls. The business offers first-class feed and sale stable and baggage hauled to any city area. Specialties include forwarding commercial travelers and baggage to nearby towns.
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U.S
Posey County
Otto Jarodzki
John H. Moeller
John Haas, Jr
Paul Maier
John B. Davis
John Graff
Sam Miller
Charlie Krein
Hoosier
Hood
Ora G. Baxter
Lyno
Ing
Yorkshire
Dresden
Dexeo
Hormsdorf
Muihouse
Batiste
Tegular
The
Industrial Brick Co
Jake A. Behrick
Pres
L. H. Keck
Sec & Treas
Charlie Glass
Yor Uiversity of
Berlin
Evansvie
I 4
Deemer
C. Watt
MT. Vernon, MD
Ottve
Hyertson
Icourt
Kutn
John Pfeffer
de. Witt
Charles Dawson
Thomas
Alekin
Pittsburg
ST. Bernard
Zorney Second
Mill Streatas
Wiis
Bpson
James W. Hexse
Epson & Henson
Attorneys-At-Law
Mount Vernon
Fourth Street
Ness Main
Cour House
TY Transfer Lines
Barnett, Proprietor
C. Ramsey
Third Street
Court H .Offica
Cuba
Wearles
California
Josh
Haas Bros. & Co
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