Local Ballot Aids List for Eighth District Candidates
A historical clipping lists candidates for Congress and county offices. Names include Winfield Scott Carpenter, Joan Griffiths, Arthur Warn, Milton Feaddon, Joan Williams, William Ridleway, James McKee, William Mille, Theodore Haakper, William H. Lucan, and Allison McNabb across roles such as representative prosecutor treasurer commissioners assessor coroner and surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott Carpenter
Clay
Joan E. Griffiths
Sliven
Arthur M. Warn
Milton H. Feaddon
Sheri
Joan Williams
William F. Ridleway
JaMes C. McKee
William Mille
Theodore Haakper
William H. Lucan
Allison G. McNabb
State costs per capita and national identity debated in Indiana article
Article contrasts state government costs per person in Indiana with China and notes partisan calls to stay home in November. It references the McKinley tariff becoming law and changing views of Americans as a single nation among British merchants, highlighting evolving national identity.
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Indiana
China
Bereus
Voting Instructions Change for Republican Ticket Stamp
The note explains a law change for voting a straight Republican ticket. Voters must stamp inside the square around the Eagle emblem rather than in front of it as done two years ago. Instructions emphasize the correct stamping location to ensure ballot validity.
Outlook for Harrison Victory in Presidential Race
National bulletin reports Republicans energetic in three weeks to election with Harrison favored. New York vies on wildcat money and free trade while Cleveland faction splits the Democratic base. Soldier votes, anti-Union sentiment in cities, and a broad canvass aim to secure turnout and expose fraudulent votes.
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Harrison
New York
Cleveland
Morrison
New York City
Brooklyn
Blaine
Ophir Farm
Whitelaw Reid
State House costs and election instructions to voters
A historical notice lists various state department repairs and projects including boiler house work, electric light extensions, and new rooms. It questions certain expenditures and cites acts authorizing borrowing. It also provides instructions to voters about obtaining ballots and voting straight tickets at the polls.
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Guy
Moun- Mnong
Eee Tee
Fred Luakman
State House
Lance
Supreme Court
Shae Gs Wateeb Edataere
Bureau of Printing
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M. J. O'Brien
Bureau of Statistes
Lice Bee
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Central Hospital
Northern Hospital
Eastern Hospital
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States University
Blooming Bote
Purdue University
Sudenent
Charles J. * Gardner
A. Booth
Judeaer Wm. F. Gansberg
Hauteraeesees
State Board ‘of ‘Health
Eter Enes
Fishery Commission
Purdue University New Build- Inzs
State Prison South
State Prison North
Reform School
Board of Charities
Weeeenraeeeree
Hebe
State Board of Education
State Capitol
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Capitol
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Jaynes C. Denny
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Combinn’ Io. Grae Machine Company
World's Fair Commission
William Myere
Institution For Education Deaf and Dumb
Chappel
Laney and Reading Room
How to Vote and Stamp Ballots Guidance from Officials
The document explains proper ballot stamping rules for straight tickets and individual candidate marks. It covers stamping in correct squares, voiding ballots stamped improperly, folding ballots, and handing them to inspectors. It also instructs on assistance for those unable to stamp or read English and what to do if a ballot is spoiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Weaver
Georgia
Harrison
Republican Reciprocity Spurring South American Trade Growth
The piece argues that Republican laws enabling reciprocal trade treaties with South American states have begun to broaden US commerce. It cites treaties with Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, British West Indies, Salvador, British Guiana, and Guatemala and notes about ten million dollars in gains after a little more than a year, contrasting Democratic opposition as contrary to progress.
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United States
Europe
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Brazil
Cuba
Porto Rico
Santo Domingo
British West Indies
Salvador
British Guiana
Guatemala
Democratic Party
Wages Rise and Trade Favorable in United States
The document reports higher wages and a reduced cost of living while manufactured prices fall. It notes more goods admitted free of duty, rising exports, falling imports, and a trade balance surpassing 28 million dollars. Farm exports rise as imports fall, with growing South American trade and higher land values in Western states.
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United States
West
Ireland's plight under free trade and English policy
The Irish World argues that the English Union Act ruined Irish manufacturers leaving only agriculture protected. As Irish industry collapsed, Britains closed market forced Irish people to farm. The piece claims Great Britain seeks to push the country into farming with open markets, criticizing the Democratic party for aiding this shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Great Britain
Aral
Democratic Party
England's Duty Rates Highlight Bipartisan Tariff Debate
The piece notes England collects about $100 million in tariff duties annually and imposes the world’s highest rates, citing 422 percent on manufactured tobacco in 1890. It questions Democratic free traders if similar duties would be acceptable, urging the U.S. to keep its policy rather than bow to British pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Watterson
Cleveland
Henry George
Tax payment deadline nears amid treasurer’s favored tax hike
The article warns taxes must be paid before the first Monday in November, approximately three weeks away, or penalties and interest will accrue. It accuses the Democratic State Treasurer of pushing a higher tax to profit personally, claiming he could loan the money and gain substantial sums from the delay.
Democratic tariff plank opposes duties on domestic produce
The declaration says the federal government lacks constitutional power to levy import duties beyond revenue needs and criticizes using tariffs for general public spending. It accuses Democrats of opposing protective duties that shield American-made goods from foreign competition and favoring British manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Free trade would tax American consumers under revenue tariff
The piece denounces British plans to crush American competition by free trade, arguing it would raise prices and hurt workers. It warns that without domestic rivals British goods would lift prices, forcing tariffs on goods Americans cannot produce, creating a revenue tax on consumers.
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Reed
Goouw Results to All Chasses
The passage argues import duties offset production costs abroad and favor American workers. It cites wages far higher in the United States across farming, iron work, pottery, and textiles, claiming wages account for 99 percent of production costs and that higher wages boost U.S. consumption of produced goods.
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England
Free Trade Victory and American Debate in 19th Century
A London Times observation praises free trade as beneficial for both nations. The passage notes patriotic American doubt about aiding Britain by easing trade barriers and links the Free Trade defeat of Grover Cleveland in 1883 to protective tariffs.
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America
Harrison
London Times
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Our Foreign Trade under the 1890 McKinley bill
The piece notes that Democrats warned the 1890 McKinley bill would ruin trade, yet exports for the year ending June 30, 1892, reached 1 030 278 030 dollars. This total surpassed 1890 by 172 449 346 dollars and exceeded the prior decade’s average by 265 142 533, challenging the Democrats’ claims.
Merom Church News Highlights From Last Week
Thirteen persons were baptized in the river last Sunday evening. Rev. J. W. Bolton preached in Trimble Ills. last Saturday and Sunday. Local residents visited friends in the country. Mrs. Goodell of Mansfield NL arrived to tend sick relatives with typhoid. Political campaigns are booming with talks by Hon. T. S. Rollins in Merom and Prof. McHenry in Lebanon. Big events are planned for Friday October 21 with a school program in the College Chapel at 10:00 a.m. and a 2:00 p.m. event on the Bluff by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bolton
Trimble
J. A. Sempstott
C. E. Hayden
FE. E. Eperson
McHenry
Lebgnop
Hymera events mix of politics and rallies noted
The Hymera area hosted a collection of political and civic events. Citizens heard speeches by Daniels and Bennet. Weaverites held a small rally near Hymera with Harrah and Lone addressing attendees. Tipton’s claim about soldiers’ party leanings sparked rebuttals from Republicans.
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John Keen
Far West
Wlw
Zenor
Duke Furry
Terre Haute
Democrats
Tymera
Baltoef
Mir
PP. Beckett
West
Hymera
Oet
Farmershore
Daniels
Wm. Bennett
Messrs
Harrah
Lone
Shields
Rives
Sullivan Democrat
John Tipton
Jackson Township
Tipton
Lizzie Gilkerson Quietly Passes After Long Illness
Lizzie Gilkerson was born March 12 and died Oct ? at age 29 years 6 months 24 days. She suffered long with intense pain since Sept 5 last year and joined the church during a revival led by Sister Robinson but sought true conversion later finding peace in Jesus. Her family endured multiple losses as her sister Mamie and grandfather Shakers died, and Lizzie finally passed away Tuesday afternoon as she found rest in faith.
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Lizzie Gilkerson
Lizzie
Robinson
Jesus
Shakers
Mamie
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Real Use
Transfers include Martha J. Pirtle to John B. McNeill for tract in section 32 township 7 range 19 at 450 dollars. Mary J. Lewellyn receives Peter Lewellyn’s tract in section 18 township 8 range 40 for 500 dollars. Multiple parcels change hands between John G. Lloyd Zelda A. McDaniel and others with values from 25 to 1350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Pirtle
John B. McNeill
Peter Lewellyn
Mary J. Lewellyn
John G. Lloyd
Zelda A. McDaniel
John Neal
John Kirkham Murphy
Sullivan
Perry H. ‘Blue
Jethro Bass
Ms & Hr
Rosana Beck
Weeden James
Julius A. Holesman
Bloomer Pinkston
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Lagrange
George P. Haywoon
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State Board of Health
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William Moellering
Augustus Bruner
Luakman & Scherrer
Henry Suhers
William I. Gansberg
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Undertaker
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