Indiana Debt Politics and the Republican Case in Congress
The piece argues that Republicans reduce state debt when in power, while Democrats increase it, outlining Indiana political history from 1860 onward. It urges voters to keep Republicans in Congress, citing protection, gold standard, and McKinley era policies as the consistent, business-friendly choice amid a year similar to previous elections.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
McKinley
Parker Defeat Predicted and Miers Criticized in Greene County
Col Bryan stays undeterred and foresees growth after Judge Parker loses. A Parker telegram after November 8 would declare the Republican party secure. Congressman Miers faced audience reluctance and claimed voting against measures that ultimately passed, as locals note his dropping support in Greene county.
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Miers
Court House
Republican Party
Col. Miers
Mitchell Day at Hymera Dedication Set for Oct 1
The Sullivan county movement urges hearty support for the dedication of the Hymera monument on October 1 as the greatest day of the year. The Association expresses confidence citizens will contribute to the event.
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Sullivan County
Dodging Responsibility in State Debt Timetable
The piece critiques a Republican campaign paper that splits Indiana state debt history into ten year periods and claims improper partisan control. It notes the 1870 to 1880 span, cites governors like Thomas A. Hendricks (1873–1877), and asserts Democratic officeholders were rare alongside Republican legislatures.
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Republican Campaign Committee
Funny Man
the Sentinel
Indianapolis Sentinel
Thomas A. Hendricks
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Senate
A. G. Smith
House of Representatives
Warren G. Sayre
Thase
Judge Miers recounts 1899 McCormick harvesters sale in Australia
The 1899 surplus McCormick Harvesting Machine Company stock was sold in Australia at discount to clear remnant inventory and keep workers employed for the next year. The judge notes the parallel to local hatters discounting summer hats to avoid carryover stock. Other names like Oliver Chilled plows and Studebaker appear in context.
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Judge Miers
McCormick Harvesters
Australia
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Oliver . Chilled Plows
Studebaker
Navy and diplomacy under American power
The article cites Speaker Cannon praising Navy funding as economical and vital to diplomacy. It links naval strength to international recognition of U S policies from the Spanish American War through Open Door in China and Venezuela debts. It notes Russia’s recent stance on foodstuffs as not contraband, reflecting diplomacy backed by naval power.
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Cannon
Terre Haute
Grover Cleveland
Russia
United States
Europe
Judge Parker
Santiago
United States Navy
McKinley
China
Chaffee
Pekin
Roosevelt
England
Germany
Venezuela
Roosevelt Acceptance Address Quotations Highlight Core Beliefs
The letter emphasizes clear principles and proven government efficiency, contrasting opponents who alter positions. It defends Panama actions, calls the navy a peace guarantee, and argues for tariff protection and American equality without discrimination. The text reflects campaign rhetoric focused on trust, policy consistency, and national welfare.
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Panama
Congress
United States
Tus
Modifica i
Grocers Draw Sensible Stand Against Tariff Soda Wars
Old editorial notes grocers in town cutting sugar prices to gain market share. Merchants often sacrifice current profit for trade, arguing tariffs do not justify such losses. The piece dismisses this as sophistry and defends tariff policy as a long term instrument.
Peace through Navy strength under party lines
The text argues that permanent world peace depends on a Republican Congress supporting a strong Navy, described as the most efficient fighting machine at sea, and warns that a Democratic Congress would curb naval spending and undermine this peace.
Judge Parker’s View on Labor Wages in New York Village
In New York, at a village store, Judge Parker expressed his wage view during a discussion of labor pay. He stated that a dollar per day is sufficient for any man with steady work, noting unskilled labor is worth that amount and he would pay more only if the local supply of laboring men were better.
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New York
Parker
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