18 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
1
The state board of election commissioners orders printed updates to voter instructions. Changes include requiring blue pencils, affadavits for reading or marking difficulties, and a new penalty clause for using other pencils or misrepresenting reading ability. The edits aim to reduce mistakes in this year’s election.
A Reuters style dispatch outlines multiple anti dynastic uprisings in southern China including Sun Yat Sens reform movement. It notes speculation that Prince Tuan could aid a southern victory and questions northern southern differences in Chinese character and leadership.
Two high quality farms were sold about six miles west of Silver Lake in the county. Purchasers acquired prime arable land with strong yields and good improvements. Local buyers and real estate dealers report steady interest in rural parcels.
The piece notes quiet campaigns in neighboring towns while Silver Lake runs hot as election day nears. Voters argue intensely, friendships fray, and even children debate politics. observers admit the quarrels seem ridiculous yet insist on continuing political engagement.
Reports say John Alexander Dowie founder of the Zion cult in Waukegan and Chicago faced jeers and interruptions during a London address. Critics label the Temple of Healing a contagion and accuse Dowie of exploiting followers while detailing mob reactions to his Mansfield, Ohio apostles and alleged healing claims.
Attorney General Taylor explains in an 1899 act that seven county councilmen will be elected, three at large by all voters and four by district. All seven are county officers and canvassed by the county board. County ballots will include the three at large names on every ballot, plus district names only on district ballots.
Ra Ditton, landlord of Vawter Park hotel, has purchased two lots at Idle Beach Lake Wawasee from Kerring and Blanchard. Plans call for a 32 room modern hotel with full furnishings. Construction to start this fall with foundations laid this winter and hotel ready by next spring.
The Michigan supreme court rules the state sugar bounty law unconstitutional as Indiana expands rural free delivery routes. The report notes half a million dollars paid last year to sugar companies, fire damage at a Bremen sawmill, and broader Indiana developments including mail routes, telephones in farm homes, road and bridge works, pensions for two Michigan Central conductors, and various local incidents.
The third joint institute met October 6 at Claypool High School with trustees and visitors. Rev. Snyder led opening exercises, Prof. Adduddell spoke on Life's Ideals, A Kinsey recited, L D Wright spoke on Literature, W H Kern on School Hygiene, Roy Rowland recited, I Mort lectured on History, Miss Correll discussed Reading Circle Work, and the institute adjourned to meet at Silver Lake on November 38, 1900. Anna Armey, Secretary.
Lake township democrats met at the opera hall in Silver Lake last Saturday afternoon at 2:30 and nominated a full township ticket. Trustees John L. Arthur and Assessor Levi Kemper were named, with Justice of the Peace Jacob Barrett, Constable W Be Ok dam Stout, Advisory Board John Kerlin, and Road Supervisor candidates Aaron Boyer Wim Little Wim Ebert John Dale for district numbers 1 to 4.
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