Democratic Discord Arises at Champaign County Meeting
At the Champaign County Democrats convention Ohio speakers including Bryan and Tom L Johnson attacked Cleveland and the party’s leadership. The gathering endorsed the Chicago 1896 and Kansas City 1900 platforms and discussed Ohio’s 1903 gubernatorial race with rivals such as Col Zimmerman and Lentz.
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Champaign County
Democrats
Ohio
Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
Buako Steerer
Wall Street
Lentz
John L. Zimmerman
Cleveland
West
Democratic Party
Bryant
Qohio
Tom Igbsgon
Senate
Hanca
Col. Zimmerman
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Indiana Editorials Signal Shifts in Public Discourse
A roundup of editorials from Indiana papers notes changes in post office language, monarchs courting insurance firms, a New York physician’s vermiform appendix claim, a dig at a New York marriage ad, criticism of Walking Velegate Parks tactics, and a proposed broadening of a chicken-at-large ordinance. Local tone reflects satirical and social commentary across diverse topics.
The Pesky Fly and Low Prices at Carnahan Co
The piece touts the pesky fly as the toughest summer problem and promotes screen doors and windows to keep flies out. It highlights low prices drawing many buyers and invites customers to visit to fix their fly troubles at the M. J. Carnahan Co.
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M. J, Carnahan Oo
Rooster Votes and Tariff Talk Stir Political Debate
A historical column rails at party practices and tariff policy, arguing about electoral votes and labor demand. It cites Democratic loyalties, trust profits, and the need to trust in post office reliability while defending a proactive stance against alleged corruption.
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Maynard
Virrginia
Owith
South
Dilver
Te M Cardwell Co Furniture Ad
Te M Cardwell Co offers large inducements to buyers with a credit plan enabling home furnishings on small payments. The stock is large and up to date with the largest assortment of furniture and house furnishings at 490 E Main St.
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Leity
J. M. Cardwell & Co
E. Main St
Not Murder Quiet Domestic Quarrel Led Willis Baughman
Willis Baughman, missing since July 23, has been found in South Dakota. He sent a letter to his father stating a quarrel with his wife prompted his departure. He secured a well paid job and plans to stay there, ending local fears of foul play.
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John Smith
Habitants
Iit
John ‘Smith
South Dakota
Waterloo
Ind
Multiple Indiana Deaths and DisastersReported Aug 8
Evansville cremation request for John Gilbert Shanklin and his parents graves, Chicago cremation return to Indiana. Olive Brown suicide by carbolic acid in Logansport. Theodore Wilson hanged in effigy in Bluffton over nitroglycerine explosion rumors. Miss Mame Player burned by a match in Connersville. John Jalger sues Notre Dame University for 10000 dollars. Mrs H Degroovere struck by train on Lake Shore tracks. Hair stolen from a girl at Rochester carnival. Willam H Brumey of the Twenty-Eighth Infantry reported dead in the Philippines.
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Evansville
Ind
John Gilbert Shanklin
Oak Hill
Chicago
George Shanklin
Logansport
Olive Brown
James Brown
Bluffton
Theodore Wilson
Nottingham
Wilson
Radabaugh
South Bend
John Jalger
Notre Dame University
Albert Smith
Smith
University
Honda
Indiana
Laporte
Willam H. Brumey
Philippines
Judge Baker returns to Goshen after European tour
Judge Francis E. Baker of the United States court, after a two months tour of Europe, has returned to his home in Goshen Indiana. A ten year old boy Irvie Williams, son of a section foreman, was killed attempting to steal a ride on a freight train near South Bend. A fire destroyed the Gelason schoolhouse in Anderson township Tell City.
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Europe
Goshen
Ind
Francis E. Baker
United States Court
South Bend
Irvie Wi- Hams
Tell City
Gelason
Anderson Township
National League and American League Scores Across Cities
Baseball scores from major leagues show New York and Chicago results with multiple games. Insurrection news from Sofia reports Macedonia turmoil and Bulgarian aims to keep good ties with the Porte. A banking loss in New Bernes notes 125000 shortage and a Dewey capture reward of 5000. Piqua records a $50,000 fire at American School Furniture main building.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
AES A Association
Toledo
Kansas City
Louisville
St. Paul
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Newberne
N. C
Thomas W. Dewey
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Dewey
Piqua, O
American School Furniture Company
Market Report Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Market notes from Indianapolis Cincinnati New York and other cities show wheat and corn futures firm to strong with mixed loads. Cattle and hogs steady to active across regions with varied price ranges. lambs steady, sheep firm, and stock and farmers markets noting notable regional price levels. Reports include Spain fire at Esparrague and local Indiana fatalities due to machinery and cigarettes influencing early August notices.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Nolsrad
Tis
Ras
New York
Stationery and books offered at better city prices
A local ad promotes a wide stationery stock and an elegant line of books at Mrs. E. Rickard 112 East Maine St. Also advertised is Cras. G. Stempp Market 110 Main street with meat selections and responsive service. The note ends with a quip about prejudice and facts.
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E. Rickard
East
Maine St
Cras
G. Stempp
Main Street
Hyomei treatment and Edison phonograph offered with refunds
Fred S. Clapp promotes Hyomei for catarrh with a one dollar bundle including inhaler and bottle, offering money back if not effective. Ads note Edison phonograph praised for simplicity and reliability by Geo N Engert, jeweler. Also a hats sale at Mishes NM & M James 317 E Main St. Democrat party harmony comments mention 1904 plans.
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Fred. Clapp
Fred S. Clapp
Fred
Clapp
Mr. Edison
Geo. N Engert
East Main Street
Mishes NM
M. James
E. Main St
Kidney Cure and Salve Advertisements in 1900s Paper
A nostalgic ad page touts Foley's Kidney Cure to treat kidney and bladder diseases caused by constant engine vibration. Buckle's Arica Salve cures wounds, sores and piles with 25 cent price tags. Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil relieves croup instantly. Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry promoted for bowel issues. The text also notes a political jab about the Decorated party.
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Foley
Geo
H. ‘Hansan
Lima
Smith & Winton
Tax levies and expenditures for Harrison township 1903
The Harrison township trustee Levi Ruves announces 1903 expenditures and levies from the Advisory Board. Details cover township, local tuition, special school, road, poor, debt costs with taxes ranging from 10 to 25 cents per hundred dollars and a total proposed outlay of 4780. Dated July 28, 1903.
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Harrison Township
Davids County
Ind
Levi Ruxves
Train Schedule Fragments North Bound and Connections
A block of timetable fragments lists multiple trains including Mail and Express and Passenger services. Entries show departure and arrival times such as 1:15 am, 11:25 am, 6:25 am, and 7:47 pm with No. 32 Music and Express and No. 34 Passenger among others.
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E&t. H.R. R. Vincennes
Indianapolis
Evans_ville
Sun
Chicago
Evansville
Chicago and Nashville Limited
New Orleans
Evansville Express
Terre Haute
Eastern Express
Es Sun
TESA
ERC Vis Express
Nashville
East Mail
Fr’t
Through Dixie Flyer Route Connects Chicago St Louis And Florida
A through Jacksonville car from St. Louis links to the Dixie Flyer corridor with connections via Nashville Chattanooga and Atlanta extending routes from St. Louis to Jacksonville and Chicago to Nashville. The line integrates Florida sleeping car service with northern and southern through traffic.
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Dixie Flyer
Florida
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Chicago
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Omaha
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Greencastle Star Press
Aman
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Congress
Te M. Cardwell Co
Castor
Land of the Living
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Parente
Connersville
Rochester
J. 8. Tipton
Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Market Report
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Spain
Esparraguera
Ngine
Elmer Kimmel
Petersburg
Charles Rose
Aarlene
Corn
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Democrat Party
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
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J. N. Jane’s
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Ene
Fiyer
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O. P. McCarty
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J. F. Merry
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A. H. Hanson
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Dixury
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Sovereign Grand Lodge I
Washington, D. C
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D. P. McCarty
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