Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription
The article extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative tonic aiding mucous linings and curing many catarrhal conditions while praising Favorite Prescription as a gentle toning nervine for weak women. It claims non-alcoholic glyceritic extracts and endorsements from medical writers, with the Pellet tablets offered for stomach and bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Golden
Ures
Jerce
Neighbors cite threats to sway voters in 1900 era press
Local papers report intimidation tactics by business interests to influence votes for Bryan or Taft. John Mitchell is quoted praising Bryan, while physicians tout remedies and residents discuss political loyalties and community figures. A Canal-ton mail office break in adds to political climate.
Caution urged on water use amid drought and fire risk
City residents are urged to conserve water during the continuing dry spell to protect all citizens and ensure supplies in case of fire or extended drought. Reports describe thefts and local crime including a post office heist and assaults, alongside a local medical product ad urging Kodol digestion aid with local pharmacy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingburg
Union Labor Outcry Affects 1900s Campaign Endorsements
Debate tails Taft and Sherman amid Ohio tours as Sherman backs a claim that labor unions are largely anarchist and demagogic. A Diamond Match Company official denounces union labor while praising anti union stance. Commentary also notes high paper costs across the border and a Casca sweet praise ad alongside a remark on drawing room talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Ohio
James S. Sherman
O. C. Barber
Diamond Match Company
Barber
Sherman
Stomach Muscles In Old Age Health and digestion tips
The article notes aging affects digestion and bowels yet some reach old age with good health through regular bowels and proper digestion. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cleanser and digestive aid, with testimonials from elderly users and a mail order offer for free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
A. J. Fletcher
Rutherford, Tenn
W. W. Sterling
Sioux City
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Ill
University of Chicago Professor Attacks Bank Deposit Guaranty
Josephus Daniels, chairman of the Democratic publicity bureau, commented on Prof. J. Laurence Laughlin’s appearance as a stamp speaker opposing the bank deposits guaranty. He doubted Rockefeller's approval and suggested university ties to campaign support for preferred candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
Democratic Publicity Bureau
J. Laurence Laughlin
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Bryan
Rockefeller
Wall Street financier Henry Clews backs Taft for president
Henry Clews, a Wall Street publisher agent, announces support for Taft and argues Bryan is unsafe. He spoke to eastern bankers praising Taft as an ideal president while opposing a bank deposits guaranty as socialistic and contrary to democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
Wall Street
Taft
Bryan
Clews
Guaranty Bank
Taft Bryan clash cited as people rule claim
The letter argues Taft and supporters admit a hostile Senate would thwart Democratic aims if Bryan is elected, countering Bryan's call for rule by the people. It brands this as inconsistent with populist rhetoric and urges readers to consider the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bryan
Senate
Johnstown
Democrat
Democratic State Chairman denies liquor funding to party
In a statement to newspapers, Stokes Jackson, Democratic State Chairman, rejects Republican claims that liquor interests funded the Democratic campaign. He says no such contributions exist and that funds come only from candidates and party supporters. He asserts the party’s principles and predicts victory, urging voters not to be misled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Committee
Alice
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Stokes Jackson
Securing Bank Deposits and Treasury Deposits Privileges
An Indianapolis News article argues that banks receiving U S Treasury deposits or under the depository law grant two classes of customers. Preferred creditors gain secured deposits while common depositors have no security, with funds used to back the preferred class in failures. It condemns this favoritism and defends bank deposit insurance as necessary, drawing analogies to fire and life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States Treasury
Treasury
Hughes
Taft
Roosevelt
Cannon
Wood's Liver Medicine Advertises Quick Malaria Relief
A liquid remedy claims to treat malaria chills and fever by regulating the liver kidneys and bladder. It promises quick relief from biliousness sick headache and constipation and is sold by T. C. Basye with a $1.00 bottle offering 244 times the 50c size. First dose brings relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
T. C. Basye
Republicans Deny Slush Fund Charge Amid Election Debate
The Republican National Committee denies amassing a large slush fund and accuses opponents of spreading infamy. The piece recalls Roosevelt in 1904 and Parker’s charges, arguing Democrats publish contributions while Republicans do not, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Parker
Watson Hanly and Their Game of Double Cross
James E. Watson supporters appear divided over prohibition. Governor Hanly claims Watson and a Republican legislature would deliver statewide prohibition in three years, a stance contradicted by Thatcher Parker and saloonkeepers who say Watson’s backers want them to back him and claim they will not regret it.
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T. C. Basye
James E. Watson
Hanly
Watson
Spiceland
Thatcher
Parker
Republican County Committee
Terre Haute
Jim Watson
Republican
Misleading claim about teachers minimum wage cited
A circular from Indiana education officials attacks Democratic candidate Marshall over a false quote about teachers wages. The piece accuses deputy superintendent McTurnan of distributing the fabrication, while asserting Marshall never used such language and labeling the claim as completely false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
McTurnan
Indiana
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cotton
Ms Turnan
Open the books campaign cries for reform in politics
The piece argues for transparent government and notes graft risks in Washington and Marion County. It cites Panama canal deals linked to Roosevelt Taft allies, urging officials with no political ties to reveal exact conditions. It cites past local reform as a model for state and national reform.
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Boough
State House
Indianapolis
Washington
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Republican National Committee
Marion County
The Partisan Broker Scheme By Republican Brokers
The piece reports alleged Republican brokers offering to sell investment securities at a fixed price with a 3 percent rebate if Bryan is elected. It cites Newton Todd of Indianapolis sending letters proposing stocks in the American National Bank of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis street railway company. The text questions whether these firms consent to partisan use of their stock and notes Todd may not be alone in this questionable activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Newton Todd
Indianapolis
American National Bank of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Todd
Doubtless Forgery In Campaign Letter Circulation
The New York Times and other Republican papers printed a so called copy letter attacking Mr Bryan. An employee of the Roosevelt administration says it was received from Mr Cleveland two years ago. The piece is likely forged to aid the Taft campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Cleveland
Bryan
Indianapolis Star
Boy Arrested Over Empty Dinner Pail Parade Incident
A West Virginia town parade during a Republican demonstration led to a boy being arrested for carrying an empty dinner pail on a jong stick. Republicans complained to police claiming the act offended campaign sensibilities and objected to references to an empty dinner pail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
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John Mitchell
Buffalo
N. Y.) Republic
Kennedy
T. C. Busye
Poul News
George M. Felton
South Gibson
A. W. Miles
Chamberlain
Josh Abshire
Front Street
Cannelton
Bamberger
Hunter
Louisville
Jasper Herald
Jasper
State of
Fred Bromm
Ferdinand
Charles Rademaier
Jasper Courier
T. CG. Basye
Canada
Johnstown Democrat
T. C
Basye
TC Pasve
A University In Politics
An Byen
Chung Pyeng
Kap San
Home Department
Korea Daily News
Dewitt’s
T. C.basye
Deaggist
Rockport
Castoria
Republigan
Lawrence McTurnan
McTurman
Mr. Marshall
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