Debated Role of Southern States in Republican Convention
A detailed critique argues Southern nonvoting populations distort national convention representation. It compares Alabama Mississippi and Indiana voting power, notes Ohio as a reliable GOP state, and condemns disenfranchisement while warning about federal office holders influencing convention delegates.
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Alabama
Dhp
Indiana
Chicago
Mississippi
Ohio
Electoral Commission
Rutherford B. ‘Hayes
Congress
Chaney
Davis
Mississipp
South
Republican Party
National Republican Convention
Bradley Victory Marks Decency in Kentucky Politics
Senator Bradley's victory to succeed McCreary as Kentucky's U S senator is hailed as a stand against a corrupt party machine led by Governor Beckham. The result is described as a rebuke to the Democratic organization Beckham controlled until his recent humiliation by the Kentucky legislature.
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Willian O. Bradley
United States
Kentucky
McCreary
Beckham
Democratic Organisation
Tani
Gobel
Bradley praised as strong Republican from Kentucky
The text extols Bradley as a courageous capable Republican from Kentucky. It notes Indiana Republicans admire him and value cross state ties, praising his influence on national matters and his fit with party ideals. Indiana colleagues claim kinship with Kentucky Republicans and highlight shared objectives.
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Ira
Kentuel
Tle
Bradley
Kentucky
Indiana
Tor
Hety
Fairbanks Boosts Kentucky Help for Indiana Victory
The text praises Vice President Fairbanks for aiding Kentucky in the 1900s era campaign, noting his conservative stance and strong rhetoric helped GOP win the state legislature and Senate seats. It asserts Indiana Republicans expect favorable support from Kentucky for the Indiana candidate as Fairbanks influence crosses the Ohio River.
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Kentucky
Bradhey
Pampaign
Fairbanks
Indiana
Ohio
Bradley
Travesty of Justice Reported in Jury Verdict
A distorted account claims jurors failed to agree and used a coin flip to decide a death verdict. They were fined fifty dollars each for their trial conduct, igniting debate over duty and impartiality in the face of a tainted trial record.
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Eikhad
Grogeing
Bradley Wins Kentucky Senate Fight Over Beckham Influence
The piece describes Kentucky political maneuvering as Bradley secures the Senate bid, ending ex-Governor Beckham’s bid and breaking a Democratic pledge. It notes Beckham’s push to rally four Democrats against Bradley, and portrays Beckham’s power as vanquished as Kentucky Democrats align behind Bradley.
Suffragist Demonstration Roils New York District
Mrs. Borrman Wells led a Thursday demonstration in Manhattan's financial district. A yellow banner drew crowds as business workers poured out of offices and reportedly dumped waste on the women while police could not restore order.
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New ‘York
Borrman Wells
Financial District
New York
Statra
Ministers of Warsaw and Winona Clash Over Marriage Lords
The piece notes ministers in Warsaw and Winona will oppose justices of the peace to reclaim marriage ceremonies. It recalls a time when clerics performed most marriages and explains city courts in small towns siphon business away, forcing ministers to seek new opportunities while jurists may offer lower fees.
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Warsaw
Winona
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Kentucky politics and weather comments spark convention chatter
The piece mocks weather prophets and cites Mr. Bryan's attacks on Beckham in Kentucky, claiming the Beckham machine harmed the state’s Democratic Party and courts. It notes anticipated excitement at the Democratic convention, with Republicans predicting a tame meeting but observers expecting lively fun at the Democratic event.
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Kentucky
Bradley
United States Senate
Bryan
Beckham
Ketucky
Democratic Party
Local News Roundup From Corning Area
Matt Smith is 11. Anna and John Murphy appear in the report with Edward Fanning, marking two weeks. Rollie Carrico and Hughes McDonald were in Montgomery Tuesday. A birth is recorded for Mrs. William Bennett on February 27, a daughter. Mrs. Julia Armstrong and her son John are en route to Washington, moving from a Corning farm two miles southeast. Sherman Arms traveled Monday toward Montgomery. Joe Roary returned home Saturday from a stay with relatives in St.
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Matt Smith
Anna
John Murphy
Edward Fanning
Rollie Carrico
Hughe’ McDonald
Montgomery
Wiliam Bennett
Unclear passage notes arrests and drunks
The fragment states no one was caught red handed but several drunks were apprehended and the holder locked up. No clear event date or location is provided.
Indiana Democratic State Committee Meets in Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic State Committee gathered at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis to finalize arrangements for the state convention on March 25 and 26. Robert W. Miers of Bloomington was selected as temporary chairman for the keynote speech, with other prominent Democrats discussed for future roles.
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Mikes
Democratic State Committee
Meti
Grand
Indianapolis
Stokes Jackson
Ft. Wayne
Robert W. Miers
Bloomington
Henry Warrum
Timothy Griffin
Griffin
M. E. Foley
Ninth
Cornelus Cunningham
Crawfordsville
S. N. Stevens
Thirteenth
Myron D. King
Jackson
Gilteré Hendren
Bloomfield
Adam Helmberger
New Albany
Joe Kelly
T. D. Scales
Alvin Padgett
Mark Storen
George S. Pleasants
Peter Foley
John Ogborn
Bernard Korbly
J. Kirby Risk
Lew Ellingham
Ashley Emswhiler
Edward G. Hoffman
Grand Hotel
Thomas Taggart
Small Wreck on B and O Southwestern Line
A minor collision occurred on the south side track near the gates Thursday night as an eastbound engine backing to take a westbound train struck a line of coal cars. Three cars derailed and one car bed jammed into another. about six track pairs were affected before the section gang cleared the wreckage.
School Enumeration Merits New Meeting
The school board intends to meet to discuss enumeration matters and related budget concerns. Officials will review attendance figures, staffing, and potential policy changes affecting district enrollment records.
Senate and House pause for funeral of Senator Proctor
The Vermont legislature observed a brief session with reverent prayer by Rev. Edward Everett Hale and emotional remarks by Senator Dillingham on the death of Senator Proctor. A funeral committee was formed, resolutions of regret adopted, and the House adjourned to attend the funeral in Proctor, Vermont.
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Btates
Deatten
Axcenit
Atood
Edward Everett Hale
Proctor
Dillingham
Senate
Vermont
Housef ‘Representatives
Sauater Proctor
Haskins
Gannon
House
Indicted Bank President Adler Faces 74 Counts
New Orleans March 6 Most serious charges accuse W L Adler former president of the State National bank of New Orleans of misapplying funds and other illegal transactions in 74 counts. The indictment alleges concealed dealings and false entries involving 200000 to 300000. Adler left after loading groceries on the steamer Alps which wrecked near Honduras. he and his son fled to Central America as the bank liquidates.
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New Orleans Bankef
New Orleans
Willam Adler
Stateational Bank of
United States Grand Jury
National Bank
Adler
Alps
W. Adler & Co
Spanish Honduras
British Honduras
Central America
Banda of Receivera
New York
New Orléans
Memorial plans for Shakespeare's 300th anniversary
A fragmentary notice notes a committee in chairs and a movement to honor Shakespeare on the 300th anniversary of his death. It mentions costs and a proposed statue and monument, with estimated memorial expenses.
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Euiars
No Ultimatum Issued in Japan China Dispute Steamer Tatan Seizure
Officials stated no ultimatum was issued and no threats were made over the steamer Tatan seizure. They hope China will release the vessel, apologize, and pay damages. Governor Magoon has returned to Guantánamo. Market notes show grain prices and livestock ranges, with receipts and bids across cattle, hogs, sheep, and wheat.
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Nfo
For Office
Japan
China
Tatan
Petersburg glassblowers toil on rock pile sentence
Four Petersburg glassblowers held fifteen day jail terms after arrest. They labored on the rock pile as punishment while forced to listen to hammering from the B and O Southwestern railroad area. Officials threaten continued rock pile use to meet city needs this spring and summer.
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East Fourth
Petersburg
Marshal Corning
Pesstory
McGehee
Measles spread in Bethel area and church meeting planned
In Bethel the measles are noted in the neighborhood. Austin Arthur visited Friday afternoon with Louring Ricks. The funeral of Frank Budde of Bicknell drew a small crowd. Ex Sheriff Fitzgerald may become deputy game warden soon. A protracted meeting begins Monday night March 3 led by Rev Frank Hoon, with Epworth League activities Sunday March 5 at the church.
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Austin Arthur
Ricks
Frank Budde
Bicknell
Fitzgerald
Frank Hoon
Epworth League
Girl in Business Inherits Farm Through Chick Venture
A Daviess county farmer gifted his daughter a hen and rooster and promised four years of feed for the flock. The daughter reportedly started with two chicks and now has 64 dollars in a bank and 200 chickens, with plans to own the farm and charge rent after four years.
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Daviess County
Insanity Inquest Finds Rosa Dunlap Adjudged Insane
An insanity inquest in Elnora on Rosa Dunlap led by Squire Karr C P Scudder and Dr C H Yenne found her insane. An application will be made for her admission to Evansville Insane Hospital. Miss Dunlap is described as violent.
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Rosa Dunlap
Elnora
Squire Karr
C. P. Scudder
C. H.yenne
Evansville
Miss Dunlap
District Meeting of Fellows Lodges to Meet Next Week
The New Albany district meeting will be held next week with elaborate entertainment by the New Albany Hodges. Maurice Graf will preside as deputy district leader, with Grand Master E. E. Hastings and other grand officers in attendance.
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Ua ‘Fellows Lodges
Any
New Albany Hodges
Maurice Graf
E. E. Hastings
Exercise for full body health and fatigue prevention
A Roxbury Mass athletics instructor endorses full body exercise to boost brain blood flow and clear thinking. He cites frequent aches and rheumatism and recommends Sloan's Liniment for post exercise relief and muscle recovery.
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Sloan
Warren Stret
Roxbury
Mass
Mhletica
C4 G. D. Weathers Aron My Hoga Woes
Fragmentary line reads as if quoting G D Weathers and Aron with cryptic notes on a score or tally. No clear event date place or outcome is discernible from the snippet.
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Mr. Bryan
Joe Roarity
Magoon
Guba
Cattl Bort
Beseig
Hg 150
Bethel
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