War in the Philippines Guerilla Phase and Silver Politics
The union notes the Philippine guerilla shift signaling the rebellion's waning, cites Congress tabling the Pettigrew resolution, and reports Denver free silver activists planning to offer 100 ounces to the mint. It mentions Bryan backing Populist Allen for Nebraska’s U.S. Senate and shifts of silver Republicans and Democrats toward the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Pettigrew
Senate
Aguinaldo
Denver
Bryan
United States
Nebraska
Allen
Buller Replaced by Lord Roberts in South Africa
The piece notes General Buller’s defeat and retirement amid war office orders. Lord Roberts takes command in South Africa. It contrasts Buller with Grant, arguing Buller followed orders while Grant would have acted independently, and mentions recent press commentary on the South African War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buiter
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Buller
War Office
Grant
Republican National Convention Seen in Philadelphia June
The article notes the next Republican National Convention will be held in Philadelphia on June 19. It recalls Grant’s 1872 nomination there and discusses opposition by Horace Greeley, the 1896 “fusion” issues, and predicts McKinley’s renomination by acclimation as destiny.
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Philadelphia
Grant
Horace Greely
Bryan
William McKinley
Grant’s World Tour Seated Silence Meets British Snubs
The article recalls General Grant visiting England amid aristocratic snubs by figures like the Earl of Dudley who refused introductions, despite Grants command of a vast army. It notes Grant’s dual roles as soldier and citizen and contrasts his power with Britain’s wartime capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
England
Earl of Dudley
Great Britain
Canteen Criticism and Miner Trade Critics in Opinion
A reader voices opposition to mining company checks used by workers in Linton and argues for cash wages. He warns that such checks trap miners to shop only at company stores and urges law to ban them. The piece also critiques the army canteen, accusing it of demoralizing soldiers and advocating a congressional remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
J. S. Bays
Indianapolis Journal
Army Canteen
Union
Mr. Bays
Congress
The Great Republic and an 1899 Sullivan Institute
Long column notes European alarm at American commercial expansion as George Wenlersse cites U S exports tripling in eighteen years. It also covers Sullivan County Farmers Institute annual meeting December 8 9 1899 with speakers Dr H S Wolf O F Lane Prof W C Latta and others plus officer elections and resolutions urging Indiana Purdue State funding and library traveling programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Grand Revue
Paris
George Wenlersse
Globe
Orient
England
China
Japan
India
Cape Colony
Philadelphia
Atbara
Jersey City
Pittsburg
Cairo
Wenlersse
Uncle Sam
Sullivan County Farmers’ Instistitute
Court House
Sullivan
Geo. C. Youngman
Presiding Institute
Mr. Ward
M. E. Church
John Higbee
Joseph Shepherd
G. W. Pleasant
H.S. Wolf
O. F. Lane
New Albany
Floyd Co
Bainbridge, Putnam Co
Institute
E. A. Billman
James Dodd
Abraham Wence
Jackson
Richard Taylor
Curry
O. C. Brewer
Fairbanks
John Lamma
Cass
H. H. Zike
Hamilton
Wm. Shields
Turman
A. P. Coyner
Gill
QO. P. Pifer
Haddon
Wesley Knochs
Jefferson
Committee On
Gro. C. Yocnouman
James Depp
Indiana
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promise Keen Mind Boost
An old advertisement claims stomach and liver action improves feelings, social position, and business success. It touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as increasing strength and ambition, priced at 25 cents and sold by Joe K. Smock, Druggist.
Vincennes Sun at Ninety Five Years Brief History
The Vincennes Sun marks ninety five years since its 1804 founding as the Indiana Gazette in Vincennes. The paper endured a 1807 fire, renamed Western Sun, later Western Sun and Central Advertiser, then revived in 1856 by George E. Greene. Royal E. Purcell bought the plant in 1876 and began daily issues in 1870, maintaining control and profitability under his management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Record
Vincennes Sun
Indiana Gazette
Western Sun
Western Sun and
Central Advertiser
George E. Greene
Royal E. Purcell
Vaughn Farm to Sell at Gill Township Sale
Next Saturday the Vaughn farm in Gill township goes to commissioners sale. The property spans 80 acres of bottom land drained by a large ditch with a small hill suitable for buildings. Described as a good home site for a moderate farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Gill Township
Commissioners Sale
Palace
Attorneys-at-Law Chaney and McNabb Promised Prompt Attention
S.C.Chaney and A.G. McNabb Attorneys at Law announce they will practice in all courts. Business entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Office No.3 southside over the marble shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.c.chaney
A.G. McNabb
Attorneys-at-Law
Wil
Southside
C.D. Hunt
Goodman's Clothing Store
Sullivan Ind
J H Drake Attorney Ad Promises Prompt Legal Service
J H Drake attorney at law advertises collections as a specialty and all legal business promptly attended to from Room 3 Crowder Office Building East Side Square Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder Office Building
East Side Square
Sullivan
Ind
Arthur D. Cutler
Carlisle
Indiana
Isaac H. Kally
McCammon
Crowder and Son Physicians Sullivan Indiana Ad
R H Crowder J R Crowder R H Crowder & Son physicians and surgeons Sullivan Indiana. All calls day and night promptly answered. Office Room 1 Crowder's Block East
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R.h.crowder
J. R. Crowder
R. H. Crowder
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the Union
A. A. Holmes
P.D. Lowe
Business
Mgr
Philippines
Turworld
Gen. Buller
Wellington
Napoleon
Arthur Holmes
Chas
Bass
Ebony
Arthur
Rastus
Times
Holmes
O. K
London
Transvaal
Lord Dudley
Piccadilly
Pretoria
THE
Great Republic
Farmers’ Institute
Vincennes Stan
J. H. Drake
John T. Hays
Farmers’ Bank
J. J. Thompson & Son
L. K. Stock
M. P
8. D. Weir
Washington Streets
C. H. Edwards
Public Square
H. H. Ward
Othice
South Side Square
Mullane Block
Merom
New Lebanon
W.E. Waxp
Gill Townshir
PTT
W. A. Jenkins, Sullivan
Kola
C.ed. Coffman
P. A. Barco
East Side Public Square
Lion
North Side
F. N. French
Santa Clause
T. B. Shaffer & CO
West Side
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