Tribute to Speaker Reed An Anglo American Leader
The piece lauds Thomas Bieacket Reed as a decisive Republican leader who reshaped the House rules, ending obstruction with courage and fidelity. It credits him with shaping a deliberative body aligned with constitutional intent and heralds his lasting impact on American governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Thomas Iraclate
Reed
Riich
Swithou
Sten
Thomas Bradgett
Arige
Crisp
Georgia
Democratic Party
House of Reprecentatives
Narton
Death of Aikman Carnahan Opens Senate Contest Voice
The passing of MW Aikman Carnahan is noted as a personal triumph and loss to politics. Friends recall his ambition to unify the Legislature and honor his sincere, well balanced character. His election to the General Assembly within four weeks marks a notable milestone for his career and community.
Political turmoil and legal pressure in Kentucky reports
A fragment rich in political dialogue and figures from Kentucky threads through local public life. The piece cites Wade-Sworth on Socialist balance, powers of Daviess County, and probes Prosecutor Padgett’s anti liquor stance and ties to Republican support amid prosecutions. It notes quail hunting and a cautious view of justice and bias in courts.
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Trois Reedahg
Wade- Sworth
Daviess County
Pees
Wailsworth
Socialista
Ines Cutipra
Billy Drone
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Gogble
Courts of
Padgalt
Thes
Daviess Lounty
Feabe
Iit
Repub
van Haardeviers Ab
van Haardeviers Ab Plainville’ Bud Enora
Daviess
Martin Couptids
Falgett
Plainville Gossip Shows Weekend Visits Across Town
The article lists numerous Plainville residents visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include J A Carroll, Mrs James Denny, Mrs Dani Arterburnies, Mrs Ziba Downs, Will Bowns, Albert Cloud, Mary Mattingly, and Rev Will Hobson among others. Protracted meetings and Sunday services are noted at Valitures with a 3:30 PM start and later entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carroll
Corneliteville
James Denny
Dani
Millis
Phebore Golers - Granduiy Poliernias i
Pesifti Fon
Poliernus
Maefinu
Lewis Cristy
Will Hobson
Advertised Letters in Washington DC Weekly List
A period advertisement list shows names of ladies and gentlemen with a note that one cent per advertised matter will be charged. The week ending December 19 1902 is cited and includes various surnames and initials such as Allison Chapman Cunningham Gelly Ingram Jones Lamb Miley Montgomery Lucinda Mortis Burkhart Baker Cockram Evans Jones McDonald. The notice is signed by Frank I Berprr Pim and relates to postal advertising.
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Allison
Josie
Chapman
Cunningham Emme Gelly
Ingram
Ems Jones
Sach
Lamb
Grace
Miley
Montgomery Lucinda Mortis
James Burkhart
Dames Baker
JB Cockram James
Evans
Jones
P i McDonald
James
Frank I. Berprr
Detective Jonpatsi Eas Appointed to International Service
The report notes Jonpatsi Eas, described as a skilled engineer, being assigned to an international detective service based in St. Louis. The fragmentary text confirms his role and location, with limited corroborating details.
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Jonpatsi Eas
Johnéos
St.” Louis
Johnsor
Oklahoma Statehood Debate Spurs New Mexico Arizona Contrast
Capital Gossip notes a push to admit Oklahoma as a state before adjournment, with a committee report favoring uniting Indian Territory and Oklahoma. It cites political motives, Americanization issues in New Mexico and Arizona, and bets on party alignment, plus remarks on Fairbanks and Hoover era politics.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Uncle Sam
Neveda
Arizona
Boniana Tenga
Nevada
Montana
Arizya
Oklahon
Bank Robbery Suspects Sought After Westville Attempt
Sherril Horgan reports four men implicated in a prior bank strike at Eastville. Two suspects arrested near Paenelburg after camping days. Wesley Reynolds killed a robber. others pursued by posse. Porter County police seek Westville officials for help. Reward offered. bank involved near Valparaiso.
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Morgan
Estville
Tcir
Wesley Reynolds
Ndt
Gaw
Funeral services held for Aixmio and Hiram tied to Indiana death
Funeral services were conducted in the city for Mrs Hiram Whigi and the remains were taken to a local home. Rev W E Spoorits and a choir led the services with the body and Ladies Bhort service noted. Plans for a later ceremony were altered.
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Tne
Aixmio
Sunes
Hiram Th Whigi
Indiana
James Johnson
Patrick and Mrs Mahan at Washington social event
The text notes a social gathering involving T Patrick and Mrs Mahan with guests Gyllohty and Wim Whitesides and others at Washington Street. Mentions a teacher of Sbe volbad, a pid, and a social Tagrs event described as an enjoyable time.
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Thomas Mahan
Goofy
Sd Gyllohty
Wim. Whitesides
Ted
Washington
Bronett
Sbevolbad
I. McCauley
Trens
R McDonaid
Notice to Contractors For Davies County Furnishings Contract
Notice of letting of contract for bank booke waanks and stationery for Davies County. Bids to be sealed and opened at 1 o clock pm on December 20, 1902. Details incomplete in fragmentary notice but indicates furnishing official stationery and related items for county offices.
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Lowers of Davies
T! Ryear
B.lo
Wianks
Piverel
Aviess
Public Notice of County Auditor Bid Specifications
A garbled notice from Dav County Indiana announces bidding for stationery and related office materials. It states specifications and that bids are to be received under the county auditor's supervision with official signatures and the date listed as the sixteenth day of Bevenuer.
Trainor leftit wad ation Washington on the move
Washington notes report Milton D. Allen on business in Washington Saturday and John Parsons near Montgomery on Saturday. Mrs Cave left for a two week Kent visit. Altha Robisbrrot Lotgootea hosted Qossia Wade. Alive Van Winkle improving after days in bed with pulmonary trouble. Alexander Stock meeting at Odon drew several farmers. Kate O'Brian visited Washington Friday. Farmers east and northeast of town missable roads hinder access, trading in Montgomery and Lob goolea.
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Washington
Pecs
St. Louis
Milton D. Allen
John Parsona
Montgomery
Michael's Church
Johnb Cave
Kent
Lucky
Ees
Mise Altha’ Robisbrrot
Lotgootea
Qossia Wade
van Winkle
Alexander Stock
Odon
Kate O'Brian
Washington Friay
Marmers' Institute
Goolea
Local Notes From Cornettstown and Plainville Visits
M j Temlin made a business trip to Washington Saturday. William Crithew of Washington at Plainville Saturday. Piva and John Taeker of Washingtons visiting relatives here Monday. Osmo of Bys Som was in TAY ig M Willivene at Plainville Thursday. Huibk Fits returned from Bodnsville. Henry Haynes and sister from IKE som visiting Sunday. J C Fairhurst of Van Buren township visited Sunday. M A Willison passed through Thursday. Jr Critchlow on business trip to Washington Tuesday. Jory Smith of Plainville Tuesday.
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Mj-S. Templin
Waaghington
Willian
Local notes recount visits and events in Alfordsville area
Sharman Hedrick from Lilio and John W. Chandler of Hyatt visited on business last week. Allen quitened from donations, young people shown to be captivated by photographs. Major Risley and wife moved into property near Christiana church. Treasurer elect in Prudlew suffered stomach issues. Annual festival planned for the night of the 2nd. Gov A Denson coat ball dathiey attended last week. Mary attended poor al. Vincentes' Cable services noted. Burris sills wonk trade last week with hirth and a falling object injuring someone. Christian congregation planted a prove abs in the lot and church improvements expected to aid members. C Lematibn and wife to Louisville to resume medical studies. F Roberts visited West ta. Ian Suban Geld returned from Terre Hauge. Diphtheria case reported in John Burroughs M. H. McCord’s family. A week saw a wheel F D route inygood working condition.
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Sharman Hedrick
A.denson
Vincentes” Bas
Louisville
Roberts
West i Ta
Ian Suban Geld
Ac Terre
Hauge
John Burroughs
McCord
Cibein
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Jerry Manila
Bedford
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Tionela al la Rene Bee
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Polied
Winslow Gilbogton
Mass
Ajay
Otticia
Dership Isig
Washington P. C
Capital Gossip
Roosevelt
Cao
Poiny
Midpoor
Indian Republicans
Fairbanks
Hausa
Oliver P. Morton
Indidna
Paitharks
Sanna
Landis
Charl Landis
A. “Dowkens
Gene
Ouneon
T. Patricks
Dav County
Bevenuer
Resarouy
Ind
Trainor
Cornettsville
Alfordsville
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