Rich and Growing Richer in Indiana District
The Second Indiana district shows sharp growth in population and industry over ten years with five cities above 10 000 inhabitants including Vincennes Bloomington Bedford and Linton. Limestone quarries in Monroe and Lawrence counties coal in Greene and Sullivan counties and cement mills in Mitchell fuel rapid expansion raising district wealth and bank deposits to about three dollars per one ten years ago.
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Second
Indiana
Vincennes
Washington
Bloomington
Bedford
Linton
Greene
Sullivan Counties
Jasonville
Sullivan County
Sullivan Town
New Alang
Louiaville
Indiana Prohibitionists and Brewers Block High License Bill
Prohibitionists and the anti saloon league unite with brewers led by Thomas Taggart to defeat a proposed high license bill in Indiana. They argue the state cannot tax liquor and advocate an absolutely prohibitory law. The alliance is blamed for the defeat and the persistence of many cheap saloons, with youth corruption cited as a consequence.
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Indiana Prohibitionists
Anti-Saloon League
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Organization of
Indiana
Indiana Brewers
Plan for Bipartisan Temperance Accord Spotted in Indiana
The Herald notes potential for Republicans and Democrats to unite on a temperance platform, while acknowledging the difficulty of aligning sections in a joint program. It argues anti saloon sentiment crosses party lines and highlights Indiana’s nonpartisan progress in restricting alcohol.
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Sto Aget
Eerle
iEv
Herald
Indiana
Gebeest
Vualnar
Temperance Reform and Saloons in Local Politics Debate
The piece argues against saloon meddling in local politics and notes brewers like Adolphus Busch shifting to support local option. It critiques attempts to limit saloons on Sundays and questions the expansion of liquor availability amid rising per capita consumption and foreign-born drinkers.
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Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Busch
I Bugeh
Fternoon
United States
Deam
Temperance Debate Emphasizes Education Over Legislation
The article argues that despite rising liquor consumption, education advances temperance and fewer drink to excess. It cites youth respect and parental example as key, warns against overreliance on laws, and notes prohibition creates lawbreakers while praising moderation and self restraint.
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Washington City Post
Aiman
Dirat
Noah
Arkway
Earth
Lara
Indiana Democratic Split In Taggart Bryan Clash
The piece notes fierce contests in Indiana districts between Bryan supporters and Taggart forces. Ed Richardson of Petersburg fights Walter Wunderlich of Evansville for Taggart, while Kirby Risk of Lafayette rumored to seek influence. The Evansville Courier condemns the state Democratic machine but backs Bryan as party nominee, urging renewal and harmony with him.
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Indiana
Bryan
Taggart
Kirby Risk
Lafayette
Ed Richardson
Petersburg
Walter Wunderlich
Evansville
Democratic State Organization
The
Courier
Mr. Bryan
Democrats May Wake and Oppose Gop Orchestrated Quiet
The Indianapolis News argues Democrats in Congress may come to life after years of a tame minority. It asserts they must oppose the dominant Republicans and push for strong convictions and action to serve constituents and the country.
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Indianapolis News
News
Lea
Oesia
Republi
Fragmented political labels in a partisan view
The text contrasts Hoogevelt as republican and Bryan as democrat or pretended, noting both resemble ordinary Americans. It emphasizes unity among citizens while implying ideological shifts or disloyalties within the party lines.
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Can
Ameri
Hoogevelt
Bryan
Milke
Democratic Calamity Shape Bryan chances in 1900 race
The World’s polls show Democratic congressmen largely credit financial woes for helping Bryan, while others warn Roosevelt’s fate depends on economic mood. Writers like Watterson argue democracy may smile at destiny, and figures such as Dixon Burnett and Sulzer advocate a conservative platform aligning with Tilden era or greenback ideas.
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Bryan
Harry
New York
Péiling
Himelf
Roosevelt
Watterson
Messrs. Murphy
Wisconsin
Burleson Fotexas
Chicago
Dixon
Indiana
Burnett
Alabama
Hardwick
Georgia
Sulzer
Ike
Tilden
Owen
Oklahoma
Thomas Watson
Bryah ‘Democracy
Sunny Watterson
Indianapolis Sun evolves from old paper with sharper editorials
The new Indianapolis Sun replaces the old Sun and aims to sharpen its voice. Editors use emphatic capitalization to provoke readers and refresh the newspaper’s political tone.
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Indianapolis Sun
Sun
Political odds shift at convention amid gold standard push
The report notes a $100,000 stake and five electoral votes for Republicans. Colorado is described as reliably Republican except during free silver agitation. Louisville was favored, but Denver boosters shifted support. concerns over gold standard influence and convention expenses around $20,000 with $80,000 for other uses.
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Benyer
Colorado
Louisville
Denyer
Belgan Sn Obstructionist Poised as Easy Target
The text reflects a dismissive view of Belgan Sn obstructionists as simple to counter and hints at confidence in executing a strategic move described as a “good kicker.”
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Belgan
Ake
Brief Notice From Cumbe Lanid Presbyterian Banner
The Cumbe lanid- Presbyterian Banner notes a brief report about a financial pany. The fragment mentions a theme of brevity and clearness in business matters.
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Sihowier
Opposition to postal reforms and parcels post plan voiced
A speaker argues against both the postal savings bank scheme and parcels post establishment saying government take over would overbalance good with harm. He warns the country would become an army of pensioners and favors private management of business functions.
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Cannon
Jin
Republicans Seek Favor From Opposing Papers
Local readers are urged to note how Republicans running for office rely on negative stories from opposing papers. The piece argues this approach harms the party and undermines candidate credibility.
Debating A Daviss County Delegation For Governor Nominees
The piece argues Democrats oppose a heated county fight and favors forming a Daviss county Republican delegation of the best candidates for governor. It notes 1904 Hanly influence is not present now and urges delegates to vote reflecting county sentiment and compromise within the party.
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Washington Democrat
Herald
Hanly
Daviess County
Indianapolis
Republians
Jas
Ban on using dressed poultry as street advertising
Indian apolis authorities impose a ban on displaying dressed poultry and rabbits for advertising reasons. The city cites contamination and dust as risks from such displays to public health and safety.
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Indianapolis
Republicans Sweep Daviess County Tickets in Early 1900s
A Greene County audience notes consistent Republican victories in Daviess County from 1894 to 1904 with two fusion defeats in 1896 and 1898. The record shows the GOP carried every county ticket in most elections, reflecting near-continuous party strength and occasional cross-endorsement events.
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Linton Records
Greene County
Daviess County
Repubblican
Daviess Couty
Daviess
Ted
Analysis of Personal Selfishness in War Era Ticketing and Organization
The text discusses how self interest shaped ticket naming and the formation of a wartime group. It highlights internal conflicts and power dynamics within the organization, noting disputes over leadership and resource control during the period.
Davis denies Bryan visit not in his interests
A Second District Democrat tells The Herald the Bloomfield Bryan meeting story is unfounded. He says Davis did not know Bryan was coming until he read the newspapers and that alleged closeness between Bryan and Davis is false.
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The
Herald
Bryan
Bloomfield
Davis
Indian newspaper man Clarke named associate publisher
Elmer E. Clarke, long trained in Evansville with the Courier and the Journal-News, has been appointed associate publisher of the New Orleans Item, noted as one of the souths best papers.
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Elmer E. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Evansville
Courier
Jourist- News
New Orleans Item
South
Indiana's Capt Harry S New Heads National Republican Committee
Capt Harry S New of Indianapolis leads the national Republican Committee as acting chair in fact for months and now officially. The text lauds him as shrewd capable and liberal with broad political grasp, trustworthy and approachable, suited to the top national party role.
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Indiana
National Republican Committee
Harry S. New
Indianapolis
Captain New
Hopeler
Captain News
Chicago to Host Republican National Convention
The article states Chicago will host the Republican National Convention, predicting it will be one of the greatest gatherings in the party’s history. It notes only New York could rival Chicago, but geographic constraints make New York unsuitable, with the event set for mid June amid favorable Chicago weather.
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Chicago
New York
Allen damage suit seeks 10000 in Greene county court
A. J. Padgett and Arthur H. Green represent Mrs. May M. Allen in a suit against Southern Indiana Coal Co. for 10000 damages after the death of her husband in a Linton mine explosion. The case was continued to the February term.
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A. J. Padgett
Arthur H. Greenwood
Bloomfield
May M. Allen
Southern Indiana Coal Company
Washington
Allen
Linton
George Allen
Theodore “Allen
Greene’ Drcuit Court
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Observed Worldwide
At St Simons with Rev Father Burgett of St Patricks preaching two sermons on the Immaculate Conception. Rev Father Doyle was away at Corning during the observance.
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St. Simons
Father Doyle
Corning
Father Burgett
St. Patricks
Herald editorials cited by Indiana meeting attendees
William H Blodgett notes Charlies Sefrit of The Washington Herald as a prominent editor and member of the state committee executive, praising The Herald’s wide quote presence in Indiana and Sefrit’s ability to speak truthfully about politics.
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William
Blodgett
Indianapolis
Charlies
Serrit
Washington . Herald
Indiana
Herald
Sefrit
Pee
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Temperance
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Lare
Democrat
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