War of Revolutions and Nickel Riches in Ontario
The issue notes the president hinting at ship subsidies to a Morgan trust, the first Havana yellow fever case by April, and Ontario Sudbury nickel deposits with copper and iron. It cites Custer County Montana as the largest U.S. county by area, Canada's 40 percent nickel output, and the Sudbury ore containing about three percent nickel. It discusses liquor traffic commentary, Mayor Tos Johnson's plan for a single tax board in Cleveland, and Standard Oil’s 20 percent dividend with Rockefeller holding about one third of stock.
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Havana
Canada
Sudbury
Ontario
Tos L. Johnson
Cleveland Board of Equalization
New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Civil War pension applications surge amid large Spanish American War list
The article notes 41,000 applications from Spanish American War veterans, over two thirds of the 60,000 who served. Pensions granted for that war reach 2,664, with total pensioners at 995,096. It closes with a living wisdom aside on speaking well of the living.
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Norwitus
Purdue bulletin on oats smut prevention and reform note
Purdue bulletin argues formalin and hot water treats prevent oats smut with inexpensive efficacy and urges trial, while criticizing legislature for mutilated reform bills and noting need for legislative change under a future Democratic majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Senator Fairbanks Warns Against Capital Conspiracies in Pittsburg
At the Americas club annual dinner in Pittsburg Senator Fairbanks warned of dangers from large capital combines led by J Pierpont Morgan and the Rockefellers. He said these aggregations have prospered under the current administration and cabinet members, notably the attorney general, and warned Republicans to pursue curbing legislation to check monopolies.
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The
Americas Club
Pittsburg
Senator Fairbanks
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rockefellers
Editorial warns Platt amendment harms U S honor in Cuba
The Indianapolis News editorial argues the Platt amendment will be agreed to and criticizes the United States for breaking its pledge of Cuban independence. It says the policy secures coaling stations and intervention rights, while urging the U S government to redeem its wartime promises and preserve honor.
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Indianapolis News
Cuba
United States
Spain
Hinley and Civil Service Reform
Reformers attack the presidents approach to civil service. The dispute centers not only on removals and appointments but on the spirit and administration of reform. Critics fault McKinley for treating reform as expedient and failing to protect civil service as a principle.
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McKinley
Civil service issues under McKinley blamed for lax reform
An overview notes President McKinley’s inaction on civil service violations despite reformers and commissioners urging enforcement. Critics claim officials commend informants yet take no decisive steps, leaving the system decayed like “white ants” under partisan influence and secrecy. The New York Evening Post echoes growing dissatisfaction with administration inaction.
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McKinley
Prine
Swift
New York Evening Post
Rural co operation in Hesperia Michigan teachers farmers unite
In Hesperia Michigan a rural educational convention united teachers farmers and Grange members. The success spurred plans for biannual meetings small school libraries and rural lecture courses to uplift citizenship and literature. County schools superintendent lauded the collaboration and urged similar associations in Kosciusko county.
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Hesperia
Michigan
Sesperia
Grange
Ruyal
Ruyal Schools Charaeter
Cita
Wheel of Labor
America
Werara
Kosviusko
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Advertised
An old advertisement emphasizes digestive health noting that discomfort comes from liver and bowels not acting properly and claims DeWitt’s Little Early Risers remove the cause of distress.
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DeWitt
Elkhart County Seniors Names List of Men Over 75
Elkhart County Trustee Jacob J Zollinger of Clinton township released a published list from the Goshen Democrat detailing 20 men over 75 who reside in the township. Names include Joseph Stutzman 86 Jacob D Schrock 77 Amos Pegg 88 John Myers 78 and others.
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Jacob J. Zollinger
Clinton Township
Elkhart County
Goshen Democrat
Joseph Stutzman
Jacph D. Schrock
Amos Pegg
John Myers
Joseph J. Cripe
Daniel Cripe
Benjamin Cripe
Jacob C. Cripe
William Goil
Rob’t Dunn
Daniel Guntle
John Gehring
Robert George
John A. Hoover
Eric England
Peter Hoffman
Conrad Lotrei
Antony Lash
Christian Meht
Samuel Weyburn
Mortuary Record Notable Deaths Across St Joseph County
A compilation notes multiple deaths in St Joseph County and nearby areas. Calvin Myler a Warren township Democrat died at 80. Ben I Newman of South Bend died of locomotor ataxia. Edward Clark of Elkhart Prairie an Elkhart County pioneer died of pneumonia at 80. Mrs Jason B Brooks died in Goshen of consumption. John Anrue of Jackson Township died near New Paris aged 38. Thrash Fassett daughter of Chancy N Fassett editor of the South Bend Sunday News died at Monte Vista Colorado at 18. Thomas B Fawcett a longtime Olive Township Democrat wheelhorse died near New Carlisle at 68. George Hendry a Roanoke buyer of boats and shoes died of dropsy at 49. Judge Albert J Gould of Knox died of dropsy at 68. John P Peterson of Elkhart died of pulmonary trouble at 33. Dr W A Pierce of Osceola died of appendicitis at 49. Mrs Ebenezer J Davis aged 64 died in Elkhart. Michael B Cranmer who came to this country in 1836 died at New Carlisle on April 28 at 66 years 10 months. Catharine Stamp aged about 67 died at Bristol.
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Edward Clark
Elkhart Prairie
Elkhart County
Jason B. Brooks
Goshen
Miss Thrash Fassett
Chancy N. Fassett
South Bend Sunday News
Monte Vista
Colorado
Thomas B. Fawcett
Olive Township
St. Joseph County
New Carlisle
George Hendry
Michael B. Cranmer
Miss Jeannette Rittenhouse Hosts Thirty Friends Socially
Miss Jeannette Rittenhouse entertained about 30 friends at the home of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Howe last Thursday evening. Luncheon was served by the Howes and the gathering proved very enjoyable for all present. Last Friday Miss Tessie May hosted about 20 friends to a bayride party. They traveled to the home of Mr and Mrs R Ferguson five miles northeast of the city, spent the evening in games and social diversions, and returned after midnight reporting a very enjoyable time.
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Jeannette Rittenhouse
Alonzo Howe
Wall Paper Sale Promises Low Prices at Headquarters
Special Saturday May sale on gilt varnished papers offers rolls priced from 1 to 15 cents to 25 to 35 cents earlier. Largest, most beautiful selection in the city advertised. Shoppers urged to buy where prices are set, not merely followed.
Chas Eden Guilty In State Of Intoxication Case
Chas Eden appeared in Justice Eilers court charged with intoxication last Sunday. He pleaded guilty and the court fined him $1 plus costs, totaling $9.30. Kilmer Bros advertised groceries meats and produce at best prices.
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Chas. Eden
Justice Eiler
Kilmer Bros
Live Stock Market Update at Warsaw Markets
Warsaw markets report trade for shoulder bacon chickens and cattle with ongoing live stock listings. Prices and quantities uncertain from the fragment, but buyers and sellers discuss fresh meat and farm produce in the bustling market scene.
Leesburg News Briefs and Local Notices
Leesburg M K Slunter called to Milford for ill father. Mrs Vel Hall of Milford visited Leesburg. Dr Thomas called to Oswego for Mrs John Auffman with lung trouble. I K Brown died Saturday at 12:20. funeral Monday at 2 pm at M E Church. Graves & Bartoli advertise lace curtains and party sale items with bargains on bicycles and pails.
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M. K. Slunter
Milford
Leesburg
Vel Hall
Miller
Thomas
Oswego
John Auffman
I. K. Brown
M.E
Palestine Local Notes and Movers in Town
Lyman Dunne moves into a new house and several residents relocate within Palestine. Rain arrives Monday. Palestina moves northward. Bible property shifts north as Too Rev uman relocates. Dr Jones and James Black move into Dre Jones houses. Ezra Hatfield relocates to the north end. J F Slone buys Wainwright houses and plans northward moves. Mood gates fail at the mill as lake waters flow north. Ford Rodibaugh and W H Thomas authorized to solicit subscriptions and collect arrears for The Union with payment options at the office or via the named gentlemen.
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Palestina
Too Rev Uman
Dr. Jones
James Black
Dre. Jones
Ezra Hatfield
J. F. Slone
Wainwright
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Warsaw Union
H.S.K. Bartholomew
Morgan Trust
Custer County
Montana
San Bernardino County
California
Union
Indianapolis Press
Treast
Itias
Hinley
the Mortuary Record
Calvin Myler
Warren Township
St Joseph County
Ben I. Newman
South Bend
John Anrue
Jackson Township
New Paris
Albert J. Gould
Knox
John P. Peterson
W. A. Pierce
Osceola
Ebenezer J. Davis
Elkhart
Catharine Stamp
Bristol
Chas. F. Nye
South Buffalo Street
State Bank
Warsaw, Ind
Justice Court News
Warsaw Markets
Surrey
Stanhope
WM. Conrad & Son
iGraves & Bartoli
Palestine
Lyman Dunne
Mortamer & Jones
Samuel Godenour
Sam
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