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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
4
Instructions explain marking the ballot with an X inside the Rooster circle to vote Democratic, using only the blue pencil provided. Any other mark spoils the vote, and if an extra mark is made the ballot must be returned for a new one. Fold the ballot to conceal it and ensure the poll clerk’s initials are visible on the back.
The piece lists Democratic candidates for county offices including Representative L B Kemper Judge John W Nusbaum Prosecutor Wayne Anglin Auditor W A Kohler Clerk Ford Rodsbaugh Treasurer Silas Myers Recorder Wallace Reber Sheriff WM Minear Coroner Dr Keplinger Commissioners B A Hildenbrand and George Graff. It notes Aerustician politics and quotes Prof Hering inviting Congressman Brick to joint discussions on campaign issues, asserting the invitation is earnest and calling for a meeting on the same platform to discuss trusts.
The piece argues against wealth inequality and party loyalty, urging honest voters to consider the dangers of current wealth distribution. It notes Speaker Henderson refusal to run in Iowa’s third district over tariff disputes and highlights a Republican push for tariff revision to curb monopolies, signaling intra party dissent and anti tariff sentiment.
Auction note lists a six year old mule latched to a span of farm harness, well mated in flesh and capable of pulling 2800 pounds. Potential buyers are urged to inspect items for condition and fit prior to purchase.
One team bay horses weighing 3000 pounds, one draft mare team at 2700 pounds, a Deck Wright ware coming, six cheap or common drivers, five good common farm horses, several yearlings and two year olds, some ladies drivers or family loraes. Money back if not as described. Cattle include cows and brood sows. Pigs listed include Durock and Poland China eligible for record. Call, wire, or send the boy.
A Fayette County coal miner writes Judge Griggs criticizing trust prices and “imaginary prosperity.” He lists 1898 and 1902 prices for oil, flour, bacon, beef, tea, canned tomatoes, corn, sugar, oats, raisins, butter, potatoes, kerosene, soap, cheese, vinegar, salt, and other daily goods, arguing labor bears the burden despite wage gains and union struggles. The letter urges workers to vote against trusts and the party enabling them.
S B Whittenberger notes another car of peaches reaching Alleman. The Indianapolis News captures a corrective stance: farmers in the state are tired of taxes that fund wealth for others.
The New York Herald reports that tin plate workers refuse a 25 percent wage cut to aid export pricing, challenging trusts in iron and steel and urging tariff revision as essential to curb trust abuses. It notes Standard Oil’s export logic, Welsh tin plate use, and calls Congress to act without constitutional amendments.
Speaker David B Henderson declines renomination in Iowa Third District saying he differs with his party on tariff trust relations and retires from Congress. He argues protective policies are needed to curb plundering, while noting the party may seek tariff reductions for trusts. Unity with voters and fear of defeat plus Roosevelt endorsement dynamics frame the exit. Mamie Chandler visited Syracuse area Sunday.
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