Harrison Depew ticket urged for Presidency
The Journal notes Gen. Harrison's presidential boom growing daily and predicts a win for Harrison and Depew. It mentions Democrats in Diviess county seeking several sheriff candidates and warns party factions about interference in a local forgery case. It also reports potential cross-endorsement by major papers and Roscoe Conkling if Depew joins the GOP ticket.
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Tram
Tribune
Times
Harper's Weekly
Roscoe Conkling
Chancey Depew
Political quarrel over nominations and term length mockingly aired
An evidently heated letter from a reader questions assessor viability and accuses the Globe-Democrat of bias. It asserts a candidate from Land is favored and complains about Republican nominations and loyalties.
National Democratic Convention to Meet in Great City
The National Democratic Convention will convene in a great city by the big bridge on June 6. Observers note the last Democratic candidate from St. Louis failed to win the White House. Local residents discuss the OLASE railroad completion and the first O. and M. through train from St. Louis to Cincinnati on April 80, 1897 via the Washington route.
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St. Loouis
White House
Olase
Tsoi
Jas
White River
Shoals-Couzette
William Baird
St.Louis
Washington
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Baird
Advertiser Invoice Issue Raises Suspicion of Dodge
The editor notes receipt of another invoice for pushabilities from the Advertiser yet claims no access to the previous issue. The paper, a subscriber, usually exchanges with the Advertiser but was missed last week. The writer urges a copy of last week’s paper to read any reply from Bro. Channel.
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Bro. Channel
Trustees Race in Madison Township Bridges Partisan Lines
Two candidates nominated for trustee in Madison Township last Saturday, Wm McCarter and J G Courtney, face voters with McCarter holding some advantage. The Journal backs McCarter on the Republican ticket but affirms Courtney is a capable, honest man. Regardless of winner, residents need not travel to Canada to conduct township business.
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Wm. McCarter
J. G. Courtney
McCarter
Courtney
Journal
Madison Township
Canada
Alford branding as fit for Congress unsettles Second District foes
The piece blasts Democratic editors over claims that Geo W Alford is a politician. It states Alford’s fitness and knowledge could doom opponents if nominated, and hints at political hostility aiding his public profile. The author predicts disaster for Democratic rivals at the next election.
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Geo. W. Alford
Alford
Congress
Kingstom
Congressum
Letter From a Reader Praises Jovenan News
A county reader writes from the county seat praising the Jovanan paper for general news and fresh selections. He mentions subscribing for months but not yet paying, asks for pardon and to continue service, and expresses appreciation for the tone and readability.
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Joemnan
Murder Mystery Shakes Martin County Secretive Lose River
Albert Quackenbush testified before the Martin county grand jury claiming John S S Jones county commissioner James Archer and John Stone participated in the murder of Jack Ballard in Lose River township. Ballard’s killing remains unsolved while county jail holds Archer Quackenbush Jones. The confession sparks renewed concerns over mob justice and local lawlessness in Southern Indiana.
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Jack Thallard
Co. Lv. Dnd. V
Piver
Martin County
Iman
Bolhard
Lose River
Meccia County
Jack Ballard
Lost River Township
Archer Sang
Albert Quackenbush
John S.S. Jones
William Stanfield
James Archer
John Stone
John S. Jones
Christian Church
Charles Archer
Quackenbush
Ballard
Archer
John Store
Illinois
Indiana
Sunday School Institute to Open March 20 at Local Church
The Sunday School Institute begins Tuesday night March 20 at 7 pm with a general talk on Sunday School work and aims. On Wednesday at 9 am regular work includes blackboard lessons on normal methods and Bible topics taught by Rev. A A Arman of Medora Indiana. Participants are urged to bring pencils and scratchbooks and to attend all sessions.
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Nores
Cliss
Institute
Elsy
A. A. Arman
Pasvor
U. B
Medora
Ind
Indians Conference
Bro
Arman
Tle
Snd
O Jon
Christ
Bible Normal Union
Bible Atudente
Chatauqua Normal Union
Republican Convention Nominates Madison Township Candidates
The Madison township Republican meeting at the Morton Club elected Howard Crooke as chairman and EF 8. Pershing as secretary. Wm. McCarter was named trustee candidate, Joseph Iinneman Net Planner and Wmn Becherel chosen constables, Dr J Dearmin resigned as Central Committee chair and Edward Traoke was chosen to fill the vacancy. A G Vaashlin James M Blaynes L M Courtney and Robert Laughlin selected for township committee. Convention adjourned. ES Pensure
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Madison Township
Morton Club
Howard Crooke
Pershing
Wm. McCarter
Joseph Iinneman
Wmn
Becherel
Democratic blame over treasury surplus and law constraints
The piece argues Republicans caused and prevented surplus accumulation throughTreasury actions while in power, and blames Democrats for failing to change laws. It asserts funds accumulate despite existing laws and criticizes the Democratic administration for not expending or using funds as permitted.
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Lemeny
Treasury
Tris
Fatrenihd
Congress
Democratic Convention Nominates Madison Township Ticket
Madison township Democrats met in the Opera house to nominate a township ticket. C. L. Pierson served as Chairman with J. F. Danner as Secretary. Nominees included Trustee Joseph G. Courtney. Constables Weekly Ecton, 8. P. Winklepleck, John P. York. Supervisors 1st district James York 2nd district Daniel Weaver 3rd district Sam Malone 4th district Perry Eubanks. The convention adjourned.
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Central Committee
Madison Township
Opera House
C. L. Pierson
J. F. Danner
Joseph G. Courtney
Ecton
P. Winklepleck
John P. York
James York
Daniel Weaver
Sam Malone
Perry Eubanks
National Democratic Convention Set for St Louis in March
The National Democratic Convention will be held in St. Louis on March 9th. Delegates and party members prepare for the event with discussions and arrangements underway in Petersburg and surrounding areas.
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Petersburg
St. Louis
Democratic city council accused of undue ties to crime
From Washington critics charge the Democratic city council with aligning to saloon interests and crime. They say the party favors insiders while ignoring honest labor, as a farmer candidate is passed over in the primary by the local ring.
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Democrats
Democrats of Daviess Co
Maren
Local Notes Highlight City Figures and Upcoming Events
Community updates include Paton Poindexter planning a move to Firga and Plataville, Prof Mattingly delivering an education lecture at Mr. Guve, and Republican meetings at the brick schoolhouse on the 16th. Miss Laura Ketcham and Runge Osborn to attend Oden Normal. sermons and social notices follow.
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Poindexter
Firga
Plataville
Mattingly
Sta. Poeu
Vinceslay Hicche Y Po
Educa
Waites
Audiver
Er Upey
Ilenry
Martin
Laura Ketcham
Runge Osborn
Martin County
Oden Normal
Martin Stout
Mi Zion Sandenisht
Mitchell notices monthly at Odon and fourth at home
D Mitchell announces office hours for business at Odon on the second Saturday each month and at his residence on the fourth Saturday. W H L McCarter, Trustee of Madison township.
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Island Home Stock
Horace
Savage & Farnum
Imptora
Island Home
Paro
Grosse Inte
Warne Coun
Mich
Ravage
Farren
Dersacer
Odon
W. H L. McCarter
Madison Township
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