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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
4
In Indianapolis on Tuesday, Democratic candidate John W. Holtzman defeated Republican Charles A. Bookwalter by about 1000 votes. The Democratic win followed public dissatisfaction with Bookwalter’s term, while Republicans aided by better plans to oppose prior corruption.
The article outlines the late 18th century birth of two parties led by Hamilton and Jefferson. It details Hamiltons Federal party pushing centralized power, distrust of the people, and monarchy-leaning aims. It contrasts with Jeffersons Democratic Republican line, which evolved into the Democratic Party by Jacksons era.
The passage contrasts Thomas Jefferson’s belief in local self government with Hamilton and Federalists favoring stronger central power. It traces partisan shifts from Jefferson’s era through Madison Monroe and then Andrew Jackson, noting battles over banks and wealth concentration and the enduring debate over democracy versus centralized authority.
At L B Kempers hog sale in Warsaw held after a postponement, crowd turnout was strong. Hogs sold at fair prices with breeding stock 30 to 60 dollars and spring farrow about ten cents per pound. Notable sales included Winona chief to Abe Brubsker for 60 dollars and 13 head to Ben Kentner. Kempers plans future sales and a public sale stable meeting. Also notes waistings 150 to 1 yard and tax payment deadline for Kosciusko County residents by early November 1903.
Grain and live stock pricing dispatch from Warsaw marked by sporadic entries and market notes. Sparse details show a few figures such as 410 500 and references to Chicago markets affecting local trade. The fragment hints at produce movement and regional market activity.
The article extols Victor Emmanuel III of Italy as the most literary monarch in Europe, fluent in multiple languages and well versed in current literature. It notes his daily hours in study, preference for reviews, and surprising familiarity with English politics, as observed by visitors. Also included is a humorous Baltimore Post anecdote about Senator Bailey recounting a rich, older wife and a groom on his wedding trip, who jokes that their honeymoon is a harvest moon.
Consul General Guenther reports from Frankfort that Sweden's forests cover 48.6 percent of land, while Russia has 36.7 percent and Russian Poland 21.3 percent. Russian forest resources are smaller than Austria-Hungary and the United States, prompting czarist authorities to study reforestation. Also includes local classifieds for sale items, a grocery ad from Alleman’s Market Place in Warsaw Indiana, and a pantry of bargain prices and show-window specials.
Mrs O D Erwin visited friends in Indianapolis and Alexandria last week. Parks and family of Horriaon township visited A J Thomas and wife. D R Zimmerman and wife in Chicago for a few days. W A Beane of Ligorier spent Sunday in Leesburg. Cynthia Thomas, earlier in Denver, returned home. Mrs Ellea Brown visiting Monroe. F D Irvine and Miss Heh Brown wed at six in the morning at the bride’s father A H Brown home.
Chas Kuhn died Saturday at his home in Seward township at age 74. A Pennsylvania native, he moved to Seward in 1848 and became a longtime Kosciusko I. O. O. F. member for 43 years. He was buried Monday at Palestine church by that order, with Rev. Miner officiating and interment in Palestine cemetery.
The Big Four rail system advertises round trip and excursion fares to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and many western and midwestern destinations. Tickets include long return options, stopovers, and limited-time low rates via Pennsy routes for events, fairs, and missionary meetings through late 1903 and into 1908 with numerous intermediate stations and sale dates.
Pullman sleeping cars operate from Cincinnati to Charleston via Queen and Crescent Route and Southern railway. Depart Cincinnati daily at 8 06 p.m. travel via Chattanooga Atlanta and Augusta without change.
Notice of public auction at the residence of the deceased on Thursday November 5 1903 at one o clock. Personal property listed includes berries comelatte or horse cattle hogs sheep and more. Terms require payment and a credit move will be due. property to be removed after sale.
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