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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1896
Page
2
A fragment notes Dr. John Clark Bidpath running for Congress in a tense political race. The passage hints at a candidate’s victory and a shifting cabinet landscape as voters weigh options and a center party position amid campaign rhetoric.
A fragmentary notice describes a voting event across 16 precincts with heightened interest. Mentions Mehin ley Tune and reports from West and newspapers noting the dramatic accounts of local activity.
Titthwan drafts a note to Ae Kinley while confusion grows over a device called TUG deters and a recurring issue with Patches appearing about every twenty four hours.
Fragmentary text mentions a victory and standard, noting increased visibility and easy access to funds. Key entities unclear due to garbled wording. no specific people, places, organizations, or dates are identifiable.
The fragment notes several nominal figures and district shifts. It references four Democratic clears in second and third districts Zenor and Hotmaan in later districts with Hotinsun in the twenty. It appears to describe congressional race results in a state with named candidates.
The note suggests a bitter personal rivalry between Gates and Hite, with ill will rivaling that of Meobinney and Bryan, indicating a contentious political clash rather than a unified campaign.
For the first time in 20 years the Democrats in Martin County offer a complete county slate with Frank Pinnies as Representative, Harryman as Auditor, and Hoffuian as Sheriff, signaling broad party unity.
The passage credits General Harringon, Llan, Pheumas B. Reed, and old wheat as the three parties owed a large debt of gratitude for service rendered to McKinley and the lovers of good government.
Fragmentary statement describes an apparent sudden and extraordinary improvement in the business outlook in this country since a date near November 4, with references to Marsing and Wednesday. No clear entities or events are verifiable from the readable fragments.
Amid campaign bustle the townships resume school work. Teachers and students prepare for a new term as local education officials rally to start activities. Reading and arithmetic take precedence in the re opening of the pul Be seneals schools, with staff and pupils adapting to the season.
The article notes the retirement of Wass J H Oneall from political life and contends Democrats face difficulty replacing him. It contrasts Republican victory’s impact, citing state results from 1892 and 1896 and arguing the party’s platform shifts influenced those outcomes.
The report corrects last week's Journal noting Wyoming should have favored McKinley in the column. It confirms McKinley with 20 electoral votes and Bryan with 167, while McKinley leads Bryan by about 1,100,000 in popular votes. The victory is described as the greatest ever for a president.
Tomas, Peter and Jel Wadsworth tried to corner politics in Daviess County. Thomas ran for governor on the Populi ticket while Peter sought state attorney and treasurer on the fusion ticket. John was elected despite the three running on multiple tickets.
The Indianapolis Journal argues that once elections are over the American people would back the President in actions to end Cuba's protracted disturbances. It notes two years of war and suggests interference may be justified if Europe objects to U.S. involvement.
The ceremony united Rev. dP Hobson with Seth W Williams and Sarah Thatcery on Friday afternoon at the Parsonage Cor nett. Williams, a respected local youth, wore black. the bride, daughter of Aston Hatters near Raglesy die, wore silk.
A dispatch notes WS Holman, elected representative of a district near Aurora, has served longer in Congress than any other man. He lives on a 700 acre farm he was born on, near the river hill. He is now seventy years old and reportedly in vigorous health.
A plan to derail B&O Train No. 5 near Mitchell with dynamite glycerine and a hand spike was foiled when a tramp warned the crew at a red switch lantern. The would be wreckers intended to strike after midnight near Washington, risking 250 passengers.
The heated campaign ends with McKinley poised as president for four years. The Journal urges unity across parties and asks Democrats in Madison and nearby townships to bury partisan strife, celebrate peaceful results, and focus on improving Quon and Daviess County.
Henry Watterson says the country faces strain but chance for recovery with a year of rest from politics. He notes possible new revenue pressures and calls for cautious hope, predicting a return of confidence and improved prosperity may shape future Congress dealings.
Republicans will command the next Illinois assembly with a Senate of 35 Republicans and 15 Democrats and a House of 52 Republicans and 48 Democrats. The party holds an 18 vote majority on joint ballot, ensuring a Republican senator to succeed Voorhees on March 4 1897.
Lilly Maud, daughter of Davidant Emma McCord, dies at age 8. Funeral held at parental home with Rev. Lashbrook. The Washington enrollment is 1417. Epworth League holds a convention at Good Hope. Local events include weather, lectures, rallies, and updates on residents and businesses. Dina Moore dies in a dynamite accident. many local figures appear in society notes.
Readers are advised that the sale of person property for Martha Jo Ketcham, as announced in the Journal, should be dated Saturday, November 21, 1890, not November 27. This notice corrects the public record and instructs readers to take notice.
The report notes a 25 cent rise in brick price in Chicago, McKinley winning New York by 18 657, and Chicago casting 525 votes more than New York. A East St. Louis man voting cried support then died. Rochester used ballot machines speeding results to police HQ. Bryan campaign totals list speeches 660 cities 621 miles 15000 words 1 200 000. Greensburg saw a fatal bottle blow during McKinley victory celebration. A Missouri procession protested the constitutional amendment to move Jefferson City. Two Chicago men faced larceny for stealing an elephant. An election bet in Ia Grange County bound W E Kiner and Grace Dawes by marriage if McKinley lost.
An advertisement from Dr. Hathaway & Co. at 70 Dearborn Street Chicago promotes a large medical reference book tailored to women with special chronic ailments. It claims specialists can advise on female health concerns and directs readers to contact the firm in the United States.
Classified notice seeking several faithful men or women to travel for a responsible established house in Indiana. Offers a salary of 750 dollars and expenses, permanent position, must reference in your reply with a self-addressed stamped envelope to The Nations Star Building Chicago.
Dermin Croske Smiley and Hayes McWilliams with D Abraham shipped large quantities of apples from a southern origin. Part went to Memphis, part to Cincinnati, highlighting a sizable domestic fruit trade.
An advertisement claims poor blood causes weakness and fatigue and promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the best remedy to enrich the blood. Sold by druggists at 50 cents to 1 dollar, Forsale by Scott & Bowne, New York.
A vintage advertisement urging readers to bring wheat corn and oats for the highest cash price. It invites inquiries at Spring Street and names Stevenson and Dearmin as the sellers.
The article extols John R. McLean and his Cincinnati Enquirer as the nation’s leading newspaper with steady prices, rising circulation, and commitment to truth. It cites the Enquirer’s 50 cent annual rate for the Weekly Enquirer and claims broad public support driving loyal readership.
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