Beef Trust Defiant in Face of Looming Litigation
The beef trust resists pending federal court action as to its merger. The attorney general can pursue criminal or civil charges under the Sherman act, yet Republicans fear funds and campaign impact from aggressive moves. Leather and hide trusts are said to be under packer influence, threatening future competition and cattle byproducts valued around 75 million dollars annually. Coal strike efforts intensify as Eastern leaders seek to avert a party shift before the election, with Republicans showing concern for losing seats over strike outcomes.
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Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Poston
United States Leather Company
American Hide and Leather Company
New York
J. Pierpont
Morgan
Morgen
New York World
Great Tran
Wabash Star
Republican State Platform and Tax Law Critique
The 1892 Republican platform denounced the new tax law as unfair to farmers and households. Despite control since 1895, Republicans did not fully alter the 1841 Democratic legislature. The 1902 platform pledged debt payoff by 1905, while critics argue Fairbanks' call to “radically replace” the odious tax law remains unacted.
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Thle
Fairbanks
United Stats
St. Wayne
Democrats Likely Win 1944 Election, Wanamaker ReportHears
The document notes Democrats exercise authority across states and appear united with little friction. It cites Wanamaker as Postmaster General and contends a Democratic congressional majority this fall and a Democratic president in 1944 are not only possible but highly probable.
Trusts and Tariff Debate Grip Republican Party
A Dated critique argues the Republican party is thralled by trusts and tariff profits. It condemns Roosevelt era policy, cites Mr Cannon of Illinois, and warns that party leadership will avoid tariff revision to protect trust interests. The piece frames the party as protective of industry at consumer expense.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Cannon
Mlinois
Henderson
Tow
Congress
Leldera
House of Representatives
Committee of Appropriations
Idaho
Washburn warns GOP on trusts in 1899 Tribune interview
Former Senator Washburn declares the Republican party has grown entangled with trusts and must sever ties and legislate against them. He argues congress should thoroughly examine trusts, remove protections on steel, rail, tin, and plate industries, and restore party duty to curb exorbitant profits.
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United States
Washburn
New York Tribune
Republican Party
Hell
Republicane Fo Congress
Wahburn
Republican
Wisconsin Governor LaFolletta Pushes Tariff Revival
Governor LaFolletta at the Wisconsin Republican campaign opening argues the tariff must be revived to relieve citizens from trusts. He says tariffs shield manufacturers while competition protects consumers, warns that artificial laws replace natural competition, with secret pacts driving output and prices. He urges tariff revision and seeks to ride the current political wave.
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LaFolletta
Wisconsin
Rochester Sentinel
Erring One and Youthful Pride in Chicago News
Fragmented text shows a reflection on error and growth, contrasting youth and city youth. It muses on true character, empathy, and reform, with a brief, unclear note about love and Rome. The source text is garbled and contains uncertain phrases.
Defending Truata and the Iron Trusts Debate
South Bend Times reports Senator Hanna criticizing the steel trust led by United States Steel. The piece cites Charles Schwab on monopoly power, notes high ore fields control, and claims independent firms face coercive pricing and implied collusion. Mentioned are South Bend manufacturers paying high iron costs and warnings about monopolistic practices.
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Ilshigi Barpesvillle
Obin
Hanna
Yake Ube
Steel Trust
Ita
Charles Schwab
South Bend
United States Steel Company
Mr. Schwab
States Steel ‘Corporation
Jron
Aft
Tts
Goen
Iron Trust
Manna
South Bend Times
Political tariff notes stir party lines in 1890s Iowa and New York
Editorials from the Plymouth Democrat and Goshen News Times discuss tariff revisions and political maneuvering within the Republican party. References to Gov Cummins of Iowa, J Pierpont Morgan, and a New York World suggestion on strikes highlight calls to revise the tariff and curb trusts while noting perceived injustices in appointments and political rhetoric.
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Ravin
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Iowa Republican
Burket Burglary Ends in Dynamite Breakin at Store
Last Wednesday night burglars struck the Wm. Davis store in Burket after binding and gagging Homer McGinley who slept there. They dynamited the safe, blowing in the door and walls, causing heavy damage but taking about 125 or 130 dollars belonging to the bank and McGinley. They previously entered Geo. Kern’s blacksmith shop to obtain tools, and the burglars appeared to know the premises well. The board of state charities named Sunday Ostober 26s prisop.
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Burket
Wm. Davis
Homer McGinley
Hie
Brark
McGinley
Janeming
Mr. Gibson
Emerson
Republicans to End Protective Duties on Rails and Tin
The text argues that excess profits stem from protective duties and urges Republican congressmen and senators to remove duties immediately, specifically naming steel rails and tin plate as targets for elimination.
Ex county clerk Scott named Democratic joint representative
From the Lebanon Patriot Republican Boone county reports ex county clerk Charles W. Scott, now in Warriam, has secured the Democratic nomination for joint representative of Kosciusko and Whitley counties. The note from S M Ralston of Lebanon praises Scott, calling him a vigilant advocate if elected, and recounts his G A R and lodge involvement.
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Konduska County
Lebanon
Boone County
Charles W. Scott
Kosciusko
Whitley
Scott
S.M. Ralston
M. Baiaron
Probate Court Real Estate Petitions and Sales Report
Probate Court records show executors and guardians filing and obtaining approval for estate administration. Real estate sales are reported and confirmed, including sale of Lovey Wolford estate and Margaret Black estate. One minor-ward guardianship details and an order delivering the Unrue estate to the widow without administration are noted.
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Mnal
Egbert Gawthrop
Willam Woods
Merion Heighway
George W. Jeffries
Benjamin F. Dancer
Esther + Dauser
Noble Wolford
of Lovey Wolford
Wan
Jobs R. Black
Theestate
Margaret Black
Jacob Unrue
Court orders ditch from Henry A Kaufman to Jackson township
Reviewers in Atwood awarded damages to Wealthy A. Wisy and Jas E. Smiths totaling eight dollars. Damage unpaid, case continued. Franchise granted to Royal Telephone company of Milford to erect poles along public highways in Kosciusko County.
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William J. Nhey Rold
Atwood
A. Wisy
Jas. E. Smiths
Haing
Royal Telephone Company of
Milford UW
Kosolusko County
Notation of a Union Leader at a White House Conference
The text praises John Mitchell, president of the mine workers union, highlighting his dignity and balance. It notes that few men, however great, could have performed as well at the White House conference.
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John Mitchell
Mlhe Workers Union
Biteoff
White House
Notable Fort Wayne Sentinels Note Gentility Under Trial
A Fort Wayne Sentinel paragraph praises a man who showed inborn gentility and admirable conduct under stress during a great trial. It contrasts his spirit with the arrogance of poset barons and notes he did not gain a parish of the schools, yet earned the confidence of his fellows and maintained his position from conviction he is right.
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Wayon
Sentiae
Rigdon House Burglarized As Robbers Enter Saturday Night
A bold burglary on a Saturday night saw robbers enter through a bathroom window at the Rigdon residence near the Union office. They ransacked rooms and stole a trunk full of clothes and 6162 from Mrs Rigdon. Neighbors saw activity, but misidentified a worker. Carl Lutes, born in Warsaw 1902, died at three months. services held October 7 with burial at Stony Burnt.
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Carl
Brian
Cassie Lutes
Warsaw
Ind
Gct
Stony Burnt
G. F. Byrer
Fireman Frank L. DeTurk Found Dead After Train Incident
Fort Wayne fireman Frank L. DeTurk, aboard the morning Pensylvania railroad stock train, was found dead at Atwood Monday. Authorities say a crushed skull and broken arm resulted from a likely fall while leaning from the cab. remains sent to Undertaker Smith for burial.
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Frank L. DeTurk
Fort Wayne
Pensylvania
Atwood
Orion
Smith
Indianoa case of Neff and Stuckman plead guilty
Justloe Curt reports that Erwin Neff and Merwin Stuckman were charged with grand larceny and battery on Boner King. Both defendants pleaded guilty before Justice Young. Each was fined and costs totaling 62.30. The parties reside in Scott township.
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Justloe Curt
State of Indian G Oa
Erwin Neff
Atatoms Merwin Stuckman
Boner King
Young Last Sator- Gey
Cach
Kose Ber
Scott Township
Diversified Crops Seen As Balance To Rain Losses
In notes from Harrison township, Davis Gibson notes continued rains hurt corn but boost clover, suggesting farmers diversify crops to balance losses. Emersonian compensation ideas urge focusing on gains alongside misfortune, and appreciating farm life despite hardship.
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Davis Gibson
Harrison
George N Trump and Hate M Carper Delay Stattordy
George N Trump and Hate M Carper are connected to a delay in Stattordy proceedings. The note references Theranre EL Wolfe and marks a postponement impacting involved parties and timelines.
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George N. Trump
Hate M. Carper
Theranre
EL ‘Wolfe
Delay
Stattordy
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Wanamaker
Waonte
Chicago News
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Webber
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Plymouth
W. Miller
Metsker
Goshen News-Times
Obas
Miller
Tven
Board of State Charities
Mr. Scott
Boons County
Probate Court
Henry A. Kaufman
Jackson Township
Rigdon
Regim
Bocure
Aceon
Pesson
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