Republican Congressional Ticket and Judicial Convention Notice
The article lists candidates for Congress in the Eighth District including Winfield Scott Carpenter and Arthur M. Ward and notes a Republican judicial convention for Greene and Sullivan counties in Linton on October 15, 1892 to nominate a Prosecuting Attorney. It also contains editorial comments on The New York Press and a dispute over tin can prices linked to local canning interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott Carpenter
Chio
Jous FE
Grireitus
Tallivan
Arthur M. Ward
14Th Judicial Circuit
Greene and
Sullivan
Linton
R. W. Crowther
Gresham’s Endorsement Sparks Democratic Tariff Debate
Judge Walter Q. Gresham declares for Cleveland and opposes Harrison, stirring Illinois politics. The Sullivan town board enforces a local protective tariff on circuses, peddlers, and performances, illustrating Democrats’ embrace of tariffs while attacking federal tariff policy as a conspiracy.
Babbit Canning Price Allegations Prompt Election Notice
A Times Corporation report rebuts H T Babbit on tin can prices paid by Paxton Canning Co, accusing him of false figures from 1890 through 1902. The piece cites 32.70 per hundred for three pound cans and calls for inspection of exhibition samples. Also included are Presidential Elector at Large names Bracken and Robinson and voters instructions for a straight ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berenk J. Briggs & Co
Paxton
Oaktown
H. B. Babbit
Babbit
Times Corporation
My. H. TP. Babbit
Astos
Paxton Canning Co
Lim
TS90
McKinley
Indianapolis
Farmers’ State Bank
Rabbit
McWinley
Instructions for Voting Process and Ballot Handling
The document explains how to vote a straight party ticket or individual candidates, detailing when a ballot is valid or void, stamping requirements, folding before leaving, and procedures if unable to stamp or if a ballot is spoiled. It names specific Presidential Elector candidates and emphasizes secrecy and correct handling by polling clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta
Oppose tariff ideals and support American protection
A speaker criticizes Republican tariff policy urging protection for U S industries. The call favors tariffs on imported goods and free access for domestic products, comparing town protections against pack peddlers to national safeguards against British trusts and pauper labor. The speaker urges votes for Harrison and Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
U.S
America
Harrison and Reid
The Wildcat Banks and the Democratic Proposal
An editorial argues for preserving the national tax on banknotes to prevent a return of free banks. It recalls 1850s frauds and misused currency, citing farmer George G. Rodgers’s 1854 experience with banknotes losing value and a broken bank. The piece condemns restoring the free bank system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Democratic Party
George G. Rodgers
Bartholomew County
Madison
Kanawha
Virginia
Who Pays the Tax Tariff Debate Among Nations
A British Trade Review extract argues that tariffs shift costs to foreign producers and buyers, claiming protection raises prices for foreign competitors and transfers revenue to the protecting country. It contends that tariffs let foreign industries bear the burden while preserving home markets for domestic goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Trade Review
Great Britain
Cour
Presidential Choice in Indiana Seeks Independent Voters
The Indianapolis News argues independents in Indiana must decide between Cleveland and Harrison, praising Harrison as a worthy son of the state and urging a vote of confidence. It emphasizes the role of independent voters and first time electors in close states like Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Fmoan
Cleveland
Larrison
Rock
Indiana
Chicago
Harrison
Jess
Mr. Harrison
Sisterhood of States
The Farmers and the Tariff Is See and Free Wool
Analysis of tariff shifts from 1867 through 1900 shows sheep numbers rise under protection and fall with free wool proposals. It notes Manning free wool report, Cleveland messages, Mills bill, Springer bill, McKinley tariff, and English press favoring free trade while warning of price impacts on cloth wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSI
United States
Cleveland
Treasury
Manning
Congress
Mills
Senate
London
Australia
Local notices and travels mix in village updates
Henry Hawkins on the sick list and Sally Trtammel to teach near New Lebanon this winter. Residents visit Sullivan Gordon Neb Od in and nearby towns. A. W. Hawkins and others went to Sullivan. A Christian church event includes a singing class led by Ed Ward. Henry wash quits farming moves to town. Adam Fleek dies. Mrs Akin visits Evansville. A People's party rally draws a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hawkins
Capt. Haddon
Wm. Hart
Sullivan
Henry Wash
Ed. Davidson
Mac Akin
Indianapolis
Adam Fleek
Doe Akin
Evansville
Rev. Griffin
Ilinois
Ea. Wells
Jesse Daugherty
Merom
Katie Kemper
Terre Ture
O. J. Pifer
Jack Latshaw
Kentucky
People’s Party
Nrvc & Co
Democratic Tax Claims vs Indiana Tax Rise
The article recalls 1890 Democratic speakers denouncing the McKinley bill as raising prices on tinware woolen and cotton goods and more. It argues that prices fell but many Indiana residents face higher state and county taxes under a different law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Principles of the New Tariff Law
The speaker touts the tariff law for rewarding domestic production with raw materials by raising duties on local inputs and listing more articles on the free list than any prior law. It argues this boosts US competition and lowers consumer prices where raw material exists, while avoiding taxes on imports with no local inputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
General Sickles Opposes Cleveland Over Pension Veto
Gen Daniel Sickles a lifelong Democrat declines to vote for Cleveland citing his brutal veto on pensions. He mentions soldiers who died or suffered after denied aid and condemns the man who hired a substitute to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sickles
New York
Cleveland
Sickles
Reciprocity Boosts US Trade Under McKinley Tariff
The reciprocity section of the McKinley tariff has opened vast foreign markets, allowing millions of dollars of U S surplus manufactured and farm goods to be sold abroad. Ten countries signed reciprocity treaties, granting mutual free access to selected products. Official data to June 30, 1892 show foreign trade reaching about 25 million dollars, highlighting a thriving surplus trade effect.
Wages of Railway Men Compared in U S and Great Britain
A brief table contrasts daily rates for engineers firemen and switchmen in the United States and Great Britain. Figures appear garbled but indicate wage gaps between the two regions. The notice ends with a subscription pitch for the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Dafta
Owe Ake
Lgsg
Dissolution of Mulline & Co Partnership
The firm John Mulline & Co dissolves by mutual agreement. T B Sherman becomes sole proprietor and handles liabilities and collections. Debtors are asked to settle within 30 days. notice dated Sullivan Indiana September 27, 1802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John . Mulline & Co
Mutual Pagent
TB. Ki Sherman
Marriage, illness, death and church notes update
Corwin Smith marries Miss Sarah Ellis. Edgar Allen seen at Globe restaurant. John Smith and wife visit St Bedwell who is ill. Daniel Powell of D Pleasantville died last week. Dr. McDowell is dangerously sick. Rev N Elrod, new pastor at M FE, has moved in and seems right for the post. Morris Chapel church to be dedicated by Rev W M Ek Hester on October 16 with a basket dinner. Summers and Winters badly bruised on I and I near Summit. they were an engineer and fireman. Veterans Shaw, Lewis, Turner, Jackson, Bedwell and others return from Washington and are pleased with the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin Smith
Sarah Ellis
Edgar Allen
Globe
John Smith
Sullivan
St. Bedwell
Daniel Powell
D Pleasantville
McDowell
N. Elrod
M. FE
Morris Chapel
W. M. Ek
Hester
John Summers
Nick Winters
Summit
Robert Shaw
J. Lewis
Thos. Turner
W. A. Jackson
John Bedwell
Washington
Tos
Local Items and Notices From County Seat This Week
Mr Stutsman visited the county seat on Monday and school attendance figures were corrected to 130 from 100. Rev Denny’s birthday was observed with a surprise dinner last Tuesday. W L Burlingmier of Shelburn was buried at Bethel Cemetery a few days ago. he is described as a respected old gentleman. Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stutsman
Denny
W. L. Burlingmier
Shelburn
Bethel Cemetery
Dr Pierce's Pellets and Sage's Remedy Promoted
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative that prevents and relieves constipation and liver distress. It claims quick, permanent benefits and a money back guarantee. Also urges use of Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy with a $500 reward offer for incurable cases and to recommend the Union to neighbors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin Harrrison
Whitelaw Reid
Ina J. Crasr
Hendricks County
Theodore Stockley
Randolph
Aaron Jones
St. Joseph
Joan W. Coons
Marion
Frederick J. Setonz
Vanderburg
Joshin J D. Peccada
Lagruce
Supreme Court
George Pliday Woon
Tippecanoe
James TE Henry
Morgan
Sammon J. Themersos
Shelby
Jews PD
Miner
Byron KK
Elliott
Firth
Ropert Wo McBride
Aden GG
Cavens
Greene
Charles S. Baker
Bartholomew
James Bo Back
Henry C. Fox
Wayne
Fpoear Crumpacker
Porter
Sherith John Williams
Wilttas B. Ripe Ewway
James. McKer
William Miller
Theoodore Harper
William H. Lucas
Allison Gi. Monabb
Sullivan County
W. Lersixneen
Greene County
Hosea Wawkins
Axton
Hawkins
Paxton Canning Factory
TH. B. Babbit
J. Briggs & Co
Walter Q. Gresham
Morrison
Minneapolis
Gresham
Illinois
Joseph W. Wolfe
Ons
William H. Bracken
John C. Robinson
REP
DEM
Robert B. F. Pierce
John Morris
Sylvester Johnson
Mifflin
W. Harkins
Latga
Cuthbert Vincent
PEOPL
Benjamin F. Street
Prohibition
People’s Ticket
E. Moyses
J. Beifeld & Co
Aed
T. K. Sherman & Son
The
London Times
Sackville West
Liverpool Journal of Commerce
England
Grover Clevland
White House
Cleyland
Sugar Creek
Harry Hawkins
Hay
Mis
Das
Ferree
Carlisle
Joan B. Mullane
T. K. Sherman
Sullivan, Ind
Hymera
Oeed
Photograph Gallery
Tie
DeVols
New Orleans
Cape Cod
Pearl ‘Tapocia
Clauss
Kas Das
Haydock Bros. Buggies
Ihustlers
West Side Square
Suullivan
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