Republican Speakers At Sullivan Court House
Capt John W Coons candidate for Auditor of State and Senator Thomas E Boyd of Hamilton county will speak at Sullivan court house on Thursday September 29 1802 at 1 pm Judge J D Ferrar candidate for Attorney General will speak at the court house on Monday evening October 10 at 7 pm All are cordially invited by committee chairman R U Crowder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Coons
Thomas E. Boyd
Llamilton County
Sullivan
J.D. Ferrar
LaGrange
Court House
Allo
R. UL. Crowper
Free Silver and Gerrymander Fight in Indiana
The piece argues against free coinage of silver, warning it would devalue dollars, drain gold, trigger a panic, and hand wealth to silver mine owners. It attacks Senator Stewart and denounces gerrymandering in Indiana, calling it a democratic plot to disenfranchise Republicans and control patronage.
Honest Money and Free Silver Critique in 19th Century Debate
An impassioned editorial argues against free coinage of silver, denouncing it as a fraud and a monster monopoly. It condemns the silver movement as dangerous to national finances and urges voters to support the Republican party for honest money. It warns of dema gogue tactics and favors a stance aligned with established financial policy.
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Joan
Sugar Trust
Whisky Trust
Coal Oil Trust
Republican Party
Overthrow of Conspiracy Highlighted in Suffrage Dispute
The text argues that objections to legislative legitimacy fail since current legislators are de facto officials and their acts remain valid. It urges adherence to lawful constitutional methods and supports pursuing the case to the US Supreme Court via a writ of error, rejecting democratic alarm.
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USS
Demands for Tin Can Prices Traced to McKinley Bill Debate
A 1800s-era letter questions Democratic claims that the McKinley bill shut Paxton’s canning factory. It cites tin can prices—$3.00 per hundred in October 1800, $2.00 in June 1801, and $2.70 in October—that contradicts earlier accusations. The writer defends Peck’s report and accuses opponents of lying to voters.
County Commission Raises Jail Tax Two Cents
The board adjourned members increased the jail tax by two cents amid claims the action aims to cover local expenses and save votes. The writer accuses Democrats of delaying a full levy until after the election and warns farmers will bear the burden afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Brookshire Campaign Speech Attacks Free Trade Pensions
Brookusnime spoke at Hymera claiming illness from writing letters for soldiers and urged voters to back him. He denounces Brookshire as a demagogue opposing tariffs, pensions, and wool protections, alleging if laws passed farmers would receive tiny wool prices.
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Brookusnime
Hymera
Dan Voorhees
Brookshire
Democratic Party Promotes Wildcat Money Land Tax Theory
A partisan speaker asserts the party backs reintroducing wildcat money, the land tax theory, and free trade. The remark says any Democrat seeking extra justification to abandon the old bulk can be supplied with many reasons.
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Fun Democratic
Tariff and Tin Can Prices Tone of Late 19th Century
In October 1890 Paxton canning factory paid 3.00 per hundred for 3 pound cans. By June 1891 price fell to 2.90 and by September 1892 to 2.70. The McKinley tariff took effect July 1891 yet local cans cost ten cents cheaper than Oct 1890. Fifteen months after the law, price sits at 2.70. Yes, tariff is a tax, but who pays it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven and Earth
McKinley
John C. Briggs
Paxton
Paxton Canning
Brookshire’s stance on trade sparks hopeful address
The statement suggests Brookshire will act for the people’s interests over free trade and feel relieved when addressing the public, implying no tears will be shed as he speaks to them.
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Brookshire
Taejong Seeks Acceptance Letter From Cleveland Publicly
The article notes Taejong seeking a formal acceptance letter from Cleveland presented to the public on Monday. It portrays him as aligned with his party and hints at mixed reactions from Ife who is seen as balancing positions. It discusses cholera’s impact in Europe and its restraint on migration, possibly reducing future democratic voters.
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Taejong
Cleveland
Ife
Europe
Voornes and Lamb Speak at Carlisle Rally
Voornes and Lamb addressed a medium crowd at Carlisle on Saturday. Attendees described a lively turnout and saloon supporters performed well in the event.
Local Notes and Arrivals from Curry Township
A compilation of brief items: Jennings and Lloyd visiting, Chowning new clerk at Mrs Pitanan's store, Dan Frakes entertaining his Clinton county kin, Stark leaving villa for Terre Haute livery work, Hall of the Boston House transacting business, Kirkhams visiting daughter Emory Jennings, Nelsons returning from Kansas trip, Jennings starts saw mill operations, Prof O Haver gave a musical at C P Anderson’s residence, Curry township C and S Club jokes, school opens with listed teachers in districts 1 through 10, McNeely and Railsback as principals, closing note from A Buank about quill drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jennings
Tm Sullivan
J. L. Lloyd
Terre Haute
C. W. Chowning
Kirkham
Wheeler, Winois
Emory Jennings
Wim. A. Nelson
Kansas
W. Y. Jennings
O’haver
C. P. Anderson
Curry Township C. & S. Club
Union
Curry Township
J. H W. Wood
H. E. Hopewell
Richard Taylor
J. M. Hopewell
C. A. Lloyd
J. N. Botts
A. T. Hazelrige
J. A. Curry
Wm. Bennett
L. F. Williames
C. E. McNeely
Farmersburg
R. Y. Railsback
Shelburn
A. Buank
School and social news from Douy area
The notes record locals at school and visits including Willie Burnett and Walter Gettinger. Distant travel mentions include Miss Bertha Smith in Merom and Miss Ella Eno visiting G. W. Buff. A republican meeting at Graysville featured speakers Mc Nabb Buff and Dix’s band with a pole raising by Jake Evans and a crowd enjoying watermelons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Burnett
Walter Gettinger
Maple Hill
Buff
Lewis Benefield
Sullivan
Bertha Smith
Merom
Albert Kaufman
Harry Gill
G. M. Lions
Providence
Pheebe Coyner
Indianapolis
John L
Alex
Graysville
McNabb
Jake Evans
Harrison and
Reid
Dix
G. W. Buff
Evans
Douy
Smokeless Powders Emit Detectable Vapor at 200 Yards
The report notes that smokeless powders are not truly smokeless as they release a visible vapor. At a distance of 200 yards this vapor can be distinguished, indicating detectable emissions from the powder.
Local notes from Currysville and Sullivan area
Miss Gertie Hall of Fairbanks visits the area as Mr and Mrs A Davis spend Sunday in Sullivan. Miss Gertie Harper goes to Terre Haute and Mr and Mrs J A Harper also visit Sullivan. The Head couple return from the South, Ike Patton heads to Shawneetown, and Mrs Chas Jones goes to Sullivan. Mugh Sherwood arrives from Terre Haute and Currysville Coal Co plans coal hoist Wednesday. Arthur Ladson and Harry Conkle of Farnsworth visit Currysville. Miss Mame Delashmutt and Billy Mills to be wed Wednesday. Mrs Alice Whitehead of O Fallon visits two weeks, plans return home. Billy Mills in Shelburne noted. Delly thanks for meeting on the occasion. Mr Solomon Manwaring dies Sunday morning. he is remembered as a sterling pioneer. Scott Hoover the wizzard violinist from Terre Haute entertains evenings with fine violin music.
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Gertie Hall
Fairbanks
A. Davis
Sullivan
Gertie Harper
Terre Haute
J. A. Harper
Thos. Head
Ike Patton
Shawneetown
Chas. Jones
Mugh Sherwood
Terre Taute
Currysville
Billie
Delly
Chad
Solomon Manwaring
Manwarde
Scott Hoover
Lis
Hoover
Patsy Ayres
Sunday events and visits across Carlisle scene
Billie Howard Sundayved in Carlisle while Frank Alumbaugh builds a new house. Nellie Aydelotte of Chicago visits. Vina Shultz ill with consumption at her mother's. Jenny selling popcorn on Saturday. Bethleham Tabernacle meeting ongoing this week. Ed Hoover and wife visiting. Charley Willis plans lumber for a business building. Emma Johnson heads to Arkansas for two weeks. Geo Copeland trustee of Gill and the People's Party Jim had a lively Saturday discussion with Voorhees and Lamb.
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Billie Howard
Carlisle
Frank Alumbaugh
New House
Nellie Aydelotte
Chicago
Vina Shultz
Jenny
Bethleham
Ed. Hoover
Charley Willis
Emma Johnson
Arkansas
Geo. Copeland
Gill
People’s Party
Jim
Messrs Voorhees
Lamb
Sullivan's People Attend Sandusky Quartette Show in Carlisle
In Carlisle on Saturday a large audience saw the Sandusky Quartette perform an entertainment while many of Sullivan's people were down. The event, noted by NAC, drew regional interest.
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Carlisle
Sullivan
Sandusky Quartette
NAC
Riverton News In Brief Local Social and Church Notes
The river is falling laboring to a lower level. Mrs. Harrison French is sick. Dr. Thompson attended Sun. Alf Pinkston traveled to Sullivan. Oxtey misread. Mrs. Lou Lisman visited Riverton Sunday evening. Mr. Daugherty and wife went to Merom Sunday evening. Mrs. Leaner Welch stayed with Sarah Carrico last week. Irvin Burton and wife visited Henry Frenel Sunday. Harper Burnett and family visited Dick Thompson's last Sunday. A new boat near here is coming along nicely. Many Riverton folks attended church Sunday night at the Blue schoolhouse. Messrs. Plios MehKinley Will Creadrick and Miss Maud Dudiey and Josie Missinopf near Meroin were in Riverton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Thompson
Alf Pinkston
Sullivan
Lou Lisman
Riverton
Mr. Daugherty
Merom
Leaner Welch
Sarah Carrico
Irvin Burton
Henry Frenel
Harper Burnett
Dick ‘Thompson
Blue School House
Plios, MehKinley
Will Creadrick
Maud Dudiey
Jlosie Missinopf
Meroin
Selloon
Dissolution of Mulline & Co Partnership Ends
The partnership under John B. Mulline & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. T. K. Sherman becomes sole proprietor and may collect all accounts. Creditors and debtors are asked to settle within the next 60 days.
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John B. Mulline & Co
Mutt
TV. K. Sherman
Tate
Appointment of Jacob S. Furry Estate Administrator
Notice that Jacob S. Furry has been appointed by the Sullivan Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of Isaac Furry deceased. The estate is described as probably solvent. Dated September 31.
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Jacob S. Furry
Sullivan Circuit Court
Isaac Furry
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