A Disgraceful Proceeding in Public Instruction Race
The article details allegations against Fassett Cotton, Republican nominee for superintendent, claiming he took $2,000 from Scott Flowers & Co. for an arithmetic adoption that the state board did not approve. It portrays David M. Geeting’s cautious testimony and warns of compromising the public schools’ interests if Cotton gains the office. It also contrasts Parry of Indianapolis with labor, criticizing anti-union stances amid coal strikes.
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David M. Geeting
Greensburg Public
State Board of Education
Chicago
Cotton
Chicago Publishing Company
Kis Toxnner
Geeting
Hia
Jones
Scott, Frowera É& Co
Fassett Cotton
Board of Education
Atgate
Mr. Cotton
David M. Parry
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
Organized Labor
Bfa
Mr. Parry
Indianapolia News
D. M. Parry
Strikes and price demands across the nation
The text notes widespread strikes and a rise in prices, driven by labor groups and others seeking higher pay. It highlights the squeeze on limited incomes and costs for necessities, with mention of politicians Beveridge, Fairbanks, and Hanna in relation to subsidies and support.
Disappearance of Frank F. Brown Shocks Lake Township
In Lake Township the sudden disappearance of Frank F. Brown, a prospering farmer who settled near Rose Hill, triggers questions about his past finances. He borrowed money, sold stock, and left the farm to Isenbarger & Arnold, with Jamison likely bearing the 4000 dollar bank note. Authorities probe debts, whereabouts, and possible defalcation as questions mount about his resources and origins.
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Lusto
Frank F. Brown
Lake Township
Brown
Rose Hill
State
Char. E. Jamison
Manchester
Indianapolis
Isenbarger & Arnold
North
Jamison
Obituary for Frederic Tunkey of Kosciusko County
Frederic Tunkey, born September 8 1840 in Richland County Ohio, died October 1 1902 in Kosciusko County Indiana at 62. One child from first wife Mary Dawson, second wife Sadie Case survives with one child. He joined Co A 74th Indiana and was wounded at Jonesboro in September 1863, honorably discharged after three years. Survived by his mother two brothers three sisters and widow Sadie Case. He was a respected citizen.
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Frederic Tunkey
Richland County
Oho
Kosciusky County
Ind
Co. A
T4th
Indiana Volunteers
Jonesboro
Mary S. Dawson
Sadie J. Case
Tinkey
Case Brumbaugh v Taney Ends With Haney Verdict
The Brumbaugh versus Taney case occupied much of last week. Joseph Haney of Van Buren township faced a $200 damages claim after a raid on Brumbaugh's premises following a disputed meat theft allegation. The trial was hotly contested and concluded with a verdict for Haney.
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Brumbaugh
Taney
Joseph Haney
van Buren Township
John Brumbaugh
Haney
Trusts and tariffs spark editorial contrasts across papers
Across editorials the South Bend Times denounces distrust of trusts while the Fort Wayne Sentinel argues tariff protection and cost of living. The Decatur Democrat critiques Treasury Secretary Shaw and recounts Republican maneuvering to suppress correspondence amid Dr Webber’s stance in local politics.
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G41b
Pension Board
Webber
Caro
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Decatur Democrat
Democrats and Republicans clash over tariffs at Opera House
Secretary Shaw likens Democratic revenue tariff to government funding without high consumer prices while Republicans push a protective tariff benefiting American makers. He cites higher foreign prices for galvanized wire and nails as examples of trust power. The piece also notes local marriage news including Hymoneas Rippey and Charity Long at Leesburg and Rosa Baugher and Frederick Schrader wedding near Tippecanoe.
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Opera House
Shaw
Rosa Baugher
Jacob Baugher
Tippecanoe Township
Frederick Schrader
Fort Wayne
Allen W. Bethel
Ofort
Seasonal chores and roving insects prompt autumn cleanup
The article discusses farm tasks for autumn cleanup including orchard and garden work, arguing for tidying early to prevent spring clutter and insect proliferation. It cites a Robert B. Risk essay on summer’s end, describing golden days and the Sabbath of the year as nature quiets and preparations for winter begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Risk
Lancaster Pa
Bany
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Benatora Beveridge
Fairbanks
Mark. Hanna
Knox
Congress
Times
Washington
Wall Street
Siremen's
Frank E. Tering
Warsaw
Barket
Ladicr
Circuit Court
South Bend Times
the Treasury
Ncws
Mr. Brick
Commissioner of Pensions
Elkb
John Postma
Republican Party
Hymoneas
Charles E.rippey
Charity E. Long
Leesburg
Joel L. Long
This
Elkhart
Plain Township
Long
Rippey
Will
Albert Blough
Ona Brant
Charles -E, Black
Sadie
Bicke
Thomas J. “Beers
Syl Baker
Charles -E
Chari
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