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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
A business argues that paying 25 annually for a government liquor license would support Sheridan’s development though liquor sales are not part of the business. The Commercial Club is seen as key to building a greater Sheridan.
Local firms in Sheridan avoid publicity and prefer quiet operation as they navigate public attention. The move suggests a strategic shift toward discretion while balancing expectations from stakeholders and the market.
Missouri Democrats back William Jennings Bryan for the presidency in a show of national support. The endorsement highlights Bryan's appeal among party members as the campaign gains momentum.
The town of Brooklyn in Indiana adopts a strict, widely supported method to eliminate illegal gambling dens known as blind tigers, señalizing a firm local stance against underground gaming.
A city press of effort accelerates progress on resolving the light deficit and advancing the producer gas engine project. Officials indicate municipal actions are driving the initiative forward.
The article notes that gambling remains active at French Lick Springs linked to Tom Taggart, DNC chairman, while Sheridan parties can locate gambling locally without venturing far.
Citizens urged to report information on the fugitive Cigarette Baker as a $5,000 reward awaits anyone who helps authorities locate him. The offer stands from state officials and reinforces the pursuit in the capital.
The prosecuting attorneys of Ohio are praised for battling Standard Oil and bridge trusts, while Indiana prosecutors are accused of neglecting their duties and forgetting the business of their office.
The passage hints at a broad public focus on reform as critics target life insurance firms Standard Oil Company the paper trust railroads the drug trust the meat packers and dishonest bankers and office holders. The text signals mounting scrutiny and calls for actions or changes amid anti corruption sentiment.
The readable text presents a garbled OCR sample with scattered phrases about places and events. It names no clear person or organization, lacks concrete dates or outcomes, and reads as a damaged newspaper fragment with numerous misspellings and nonsensical sequences.
The fragment notes investigation into an appropriation tied to Prediatia's administration. It claims most funds went to investigations and state treasury returns, with little spent on certain expenses. It suggests uncovering facts shows commendation rather than criticism.
The article notes Indiana’s early adoption and the growth of rural free delivery begun under Harrison, suppressed under a Democratic administration, and later expanded by the Republican return to power. It cites Roosevelt praising the program as a major benefit to rural residents with mail delivered daily to 82,400 routes serving about twenty communities.
The article extols the Chicago Record-Herald as an independent fearless daily with broad influence. It emphasizes its impartial coverage of city, state, and national affairs and its commitment to public welfare over any special interest.
Wanted a reliable man with good references to travel by rail or with a rig for a firm of capital $250,000. Salary $31,072 per year plus expenses. Salary paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address with stamp Jos A Alexander Sheridan Ind.
A long analysis argues that Governor Kern misstates state expense trends. It cites official audit figures showing rising totals, a large fire expense at the prison, and contrasts Democratic and Republican fiscal records to claim a conservative, businesslike administration.
Fragmentary OCR notes recounts speeches at a state Democrat convention describing a “big meeting” with emphasis on significance and a speaker pattern. The readable bits suggest an informal ad hoc event outline rather than full speeches.
Secretary Shaw used a parable to describe Uncle Sam's handling of matters in the Philippines during a Kentucky Wesleyan College graduation address. He warned that acting hastily can bring unintended consequences and urged caution before intervening.
Abe Martin relates a domineering judge who ran a colony bench with sole authority. A local lawyer challenged a ruling and cited a law book, prompting the judge to borrow the book from the lawyer to silence further scandal.
Will T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for avoiding colds and keeping him healthy. He says it is the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all.
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