Indiana Monuments Vandalism Sparks Severe Punishment Call
April 18 1901 report condemns vandalism of the Hendricks monument in the Indiana State House grounds. It notes the death of Hon M V B Spencer, former Fort Wayne resident and pension agent under Cleveland, and comments on public officers yielding to private interests. The president appoints Philander C Knox as attorney general, likely signaling trust-friendly policies and restrained enforcement against price fixing.
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Hendricks
Atate
Indianapolis
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
John W. Griggs
Oratory Training Urged by Supreme Court Justice Brewer
Associate Justice D J Brewer urges colleges to emphasize oratory and debating to shape future public opinion. The piece notes Manila’s captain of the port controversy and praises a law banning county superintendents from holding or financially backing normal schools due to past abuses.
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D. J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
IANA Assembly to Represent National Faith Charities
A note indicates IANA will be well represented by the program of the National science of charities to be held in the near future, detailing participation by key figures and the event’s planned activities.
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IANA
Worley
Railroad Trust Threat Outlined by Decatur Democrat
The Decatur Democrat warns that J Pierpont Morgan and George Gould with other millionaires plan a nationwide railroad trust to dominate freight and passenger traffic. It argues such a merger would erase competition and grant control of U S rail business to a few, urging the public to remember this warning.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
George Gould
United States
Decatur Democrat
Sugar Beet Growing Promoted By Agents In Spring
Agents for sugar beet factories push beet growing as a lucrative crop, telling farmers of vast profits. St. Joseph county experiments last year show many earned little or nothing, with several heavy losers. Kosciusko county farmers warned to avoid losses. state officers’ terms have barely begun as multiple Republicans seek nominations for next year, signaling a busy, fragmented scramble for offices.
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St. Joseph County
Kosciusko County
Stefains
Tariff revision and stamp tax criticism
The writer doubts full public support for Senator Beveridge's tariff ideas and a stamp tax. He urges trimming tariff taxes that raise prices on necessities and adding items under the free list to curb trusts. He endorses a revenue plan tied to economical government and opposes expanding stamp taxation.
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Beveridge
Life
Alsa
Democratic Party
North Indianapolis residents rally to suppress vice in suburb
The article notes residents form a league to enforce the law against liquor dens in North Indianapolis suburb. Complaints were filed against keepers and sufficient evidence gathered to convict. The effort aims to curb drunkenness and debauchery by community action and law enforcement.
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Indianapolis
Pioneer Brooklyn hospital for incurable consumptives
A late stage consumptive girl denied hospital admission inspired charitable action. Her case led to a cottage and nurse then a larger facility, forming the Brooklyn hospital for incurable consumptives, the United States’ first institution of its kind.
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Brooklyn Hospital For
United States
Who Are Fit for Office
A political reflection notes fitness depends on relations and mentors rather than personal virtue. A moral man can be led astray by bad advisers and may perform poorly with bad influence. Selection should consider the guidance behind a candidate rather than intent alone.
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Elkbart
Presidents broken pledges on civil service reform
The piece argues President McKinley lapsed on civil service pledges from his first inauguration. It cites 1899 removals of thousands from the classified list, appointments to favor politics, and the Rodenberg civil service commission appointment as proof he abandoned merit and was not sincere in his vows to uphold reform.
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Rice
Manila
Philippines
Isl
McKinley
Congress
Cuba
Phillippines
Rodenberg
Civil Service Commission
Court House Happenings Circuit Court actions and trials
Court actions include dismissals and continuances in several cases. John Minear vs Jm Hoff dismissed for want of union. G B Lesh Manufacturing Co. vs Odell Truman continued to May 6. George Votter vs Sarah B Lightcap continued to April 30. Petit jury excused until first Monday in May. ]]>
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John Minear
Jm. Hoff
G. B. Lesh Manufacturing Company
Odell Truman
George Votter
Sarah B. Lightcap
Viewers Meet on Ditch and Road in Townships
Edward Becknell Anderson B Stookey and Erastus M Hishop, viewers of the Sutherlin ditch in Wayne and Washington townships, met at the auditor's office and began the view. Jacob Burkey Harry Stephenson and Wm H Davisson, viewers of the Longacre road in Wayne township, also met at the auditor's office and proceeded to view the road Tuesday.
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Edward Becknell
Anderson B. Stookey
Erastus M. Hishop
Sutherlin Ditch
Wayne
Washington Townships
Auditor’s
Jacob Burkey
Harry Stephenson
Wm. H. Davisson
Longacre
Wayne Township
Ministerial Appointments For Goshen And Wabash Districts
The recent Elwood conference announces minister assignments across Goshen and Wabash districts. Presiding elder B A Kemp lists numerous pastors and churches including Albion Avilla Bourbon Bristol Elkhart Goshen Nappanee Wabash Warsaw and many others with specific house names and circuits. The Goshen First Elkhart circuit Milford Mishawaka and Wabash First Church receive noted appointments among sustained clergy transfers.
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Goshen
Wabash
Elwood
Goshenistrict
B. A. Kemp
Albion
C. H. Murray
Avilla
E. J. Major
Bourbon
E F, Albertson
Bristol
G. W. Bowen
Elkhart
S. Light
Oren Wilcox
Etna Green
F. G. Speckien
First
C. C
Wolcottville
RB. Janes
Wolf Lake
C. M. Hobbs
Obituary of Ralph C Anglin Baby Son of Anglin Family
Ralph C. Anglin born May 7 1900 died April 12 1901 aged 11 months five days after a long illness. He suffered quietly and never cried or refused medicine. Funeral services were held at Stony Point church April 14 with Rev G F Byrer officiating. The family thanks neighbors and friends for support and blessings.
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Ralph C. Anglin
George B
Mary C. Anglin
Stony Point
G.F. Byrer
U. B. Church of Warsaw
Deaths of D B Curtis John B Warner Maude Weybright
D B Curtis aged 83 died at his son J W Curtis home after a brief illness primarily due to old age. John B Warner died at his residence three miles east of Warsaw after a yearlong illness, survived by wife two sons and a daughter. funeral at Methodist church in Warsaw. Mrs Maude Weybright aged 23 died of blood poisoning at her home three miles north of Syracuse. survived by husband and newborn son, sister Gertie Berry, brother George Berry, daughter of James Berry of Goshen. funeral at Dunkard church near New Paris with interment at Baintertown cemetery.
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D. B. Curtis
J. W. Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Warsaw
John B. Warner
Warner
Ohio
A. C. McCarter
Maude Weybright
Ortha Weybright
Syracuse
Gertie Berry
John Conrad
New Paris
George Berry
James Berry
Goshen
Dunkard Church
Deeter
Neff
Baintertown Cemetery
Mortuary Record Long List of Local Deaths
Henry Kohler 48 brother of Goshen councilman Chas Kohler dies. Isaac O Long 67 of Bristol, Elkhart Co., dies of pneumonia. Civil War veteran. John Graf dies in South Bend at 61 from pulmonary phthisis. Mrs Rachel Robinson 72 dies in South Bend from paralysis. Marguerite Hoham Pohl born Alsace Germany April 15 1811 dies in Plymouth April 12 just days from turning 80.
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Henry Kohler
Chas. Kohler
Goshen
Isaac O 'Long
Bristol
Elkhart County
John Graf
South Bend
Rachel Robinson
Marguerite Hoham Pohl
Alsace
Germany
Plymouth
Notice to Heirs and Creditors April 18 Sw
Public notice states that April 18 is the deadline for creditors and heirs to present claims. The notice names the estate and directs interested parties to the designated representative for filing and verification.
War saw Markets Rye and Cloverseed Prices Listed
Market notes show 30 Rye and 45 Cloverseed with Alsike clover priced at $6.00 per unit. Vendor names and locations not specified, but price quotes indicate agricultural commodity trading activity in Warsaw markets.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from Toledo Prop
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because it is a blood or constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims it is not a quack medicine and was prescribed by a top physician. tests are offered free. Bold by druggists, price 75c. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
Dall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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