Tax Commoner Calls For Mike Folk To Investigate Postal Scandal
S K Bartholomew editor urges thorough inquiry into post office corruption. The piece notes Mike Joseph Folk’s fearless record in St Louis bribery probes and criticizes current investigators. It cites Marshall Field warning of breakers ahead and discusses Mayor Hourwater Taggart Payne Heath and Hanna era politics in Indianapolis and Iowa Republicans.
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Mike Joseph W Folk
Folk
St. Louis
Post Office Department
Europe
Marshall Field
Field
Iowa Governor Renominated Amid Tariff Rethink Clash
The article notes Gov Cammina’s renomination amid a tariff debate. The Iowa faction known as the Iowasides backed the present high tariff while Cammina had advocated the Iowa idea and tariff reduction. His renomination elevates his awkward position as he must support tariff schemes he long opposed.
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Cammina
Iowa
Durbin overturns Indiana merit system and reshapes reformatories
The piece attacks Gov. Durbin for dismantling the merit system in state institutions. It notes Joseph P Byers’s resignation from the Jeffersonville reformatory and W H Whittaker’s appointment, arguing Whittaker’s merit is backed by partisan politics. The editor predicts broader partisan use of state facilities and criticizes constitutional violations for fugitives and political rewards. The stance labels the governor’s actions a disgrace to Indiana.
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W Jrbin
Durbin
Joseph P Byers
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
W.H. Whittaker
Itia
Whittaker
Winfield T. Durbin
Kentucky
Indiana
First of the Season Peach Basket From Wayne Township Resident
W. J. Mummah from southwest of Warsaw in Wayne township presented a basket of peaches to the editor Monday. It is likely the first home grown peaches of the season in this vicinity and greatly appreciated. Taserton office force thanks Mr Mummah for his generosity and thoughtfulness. Also notes paint prices and Miss Jeanette Nicewood’s return from California after nine months visiting relatives.
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W. J. Mummak
Warsaw
Wayne Township
Taserton
Mummah
Jeanette Nicewood
Little Shasta Valley
Cal
Local Social Roundup From Leesburg and Nearby Towns
Leesburg residents and guests mingle with friends in Wabash Moron and Benton Harbor visits. Chicago guests arrive at Zack Bartholomew’s home while Mrs Noulton and two children stay with family. Travel notes include Elkhart business trip and a trip to North Manchester for the Fourth. Visits span Indianapolis Detroit Goshen Milford Wakarusa and Indiana and Michigan locales with multiple named residents and hosts.
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Bentottom
Wakarusa
A. J. Thomas
Keziah Stright
Detroit
Michigan
Dr. Becknell
Goshen
Sirs
Mattie Becknell
Milford
W. F. Hunter
Big Four excursion fares to Denver and beyond
Excursions via Big Four Lines offer low round trip rates to Denver and other western destinations with sale dates in July 1903 to 1908. Fares apply from Big Four points and Cincinnati Northern routes with return by joint agent and limited deadlines. Special low rates to Houston and church events, plus half rates to various Midwestern and western cities. Additional tall rates to Atlanta for Baptist Young People Union and Epworth League conventions. Government job openings advertised by Inter-State Commission in Cedar Rapids IA.
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Denver
Colorado
United Society Christian Endeavor
Big Four
Cincinnati
R, BR
D& Ukr
Iuston
Masa
Fhrat
Church of Christ Scientists
Northern
Rt Rand
K Rand
Boston
Atlanta
International Convention Baptist Young People’s Union
Utah
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado Springs
Vuebio
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogien
Custer
Deadwood
Jet. Springs
Lead
St. Paul
Mitneapella
Minn
Ashland
Gurnth
Superiors
R. It
Detroit
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S. K. Bartholomew
Hourwater
Indianapolis
Taggart
Payne
Roosevelt
Perry
Hesth
Mark Hanna
Heath
Mantood
A. Coblentz
Zella Sroufe
Jobo Miller
Mabel Ort
Oliver Mf. Hoan
Lena 1. Booth
Lacele Wiltshire and
Maury FE. Jones
Pnheuser- Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
Nt. Lous
U.S. A
Ayer
Miss Minnie Hoover
Paris, IL
Leesburg
D. L. Kemper
W. A. Beane
Wabash and
Moron
Victor Wallace
Elkhart
D.K. Bebser
Warsiw
Lulu Armstrong
Ilab Brown
Benton Harbor
Rose Bitticoffer
Manchester
Big Four Lines
Chas. F. Nye
State Bank
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