Political turmoil shapes 1904 race and ship trust clash
A rough OCR fragment recalls political maneuvering around the 1904 campaign, Morgan’s ship trust and subsidy debates, and critics lampooning officials. It notes presidential party seating in Washington, stock market sensitivities, and rising tensions as election year approaches. The piece hints at figures like Istgath and Wattersor with ship market implications in national prosperity concerns.
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Morgan’ S Ship Trust
Eapna
Istgath
Tenri Wattersor
St. Louis
United States leadership and local politics mingle in remarks
A fragmented column reviews national growth under Republican leadership, noting the United States demand and commerce, while praising local officials like Wallace and the school boards. It critiques Democratic critics, discusses law enforcement autonomy, and hints at ongoing political frictions in Daviess county and town governance.
United States Nation and Senate Leadership Claim
Fragmentary historical note asserts the United States as a great nation with a Senate and a National House described as leading a body of lawmakers, though the text is garbled and incomplete with inconsistent capitalization and missing context.
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United States
Senate
National House
Despatch claims Perry Heath backs Hanna for Presidency
London dispatch purports to interview Perry S Heath bashing Hanna for the Presidency. The despatch is given credence as Heath sits close to the National Republican Chairman. Heath may not believe Hanna would accept the nomination despite speculation.
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London
Perry S. Heath
Senator Hanna
United States
Heath
Wwe
Hanna
President’s New Orleans Visit Described As Strong Yet Reserved
The Times Democrat notes President’s brief New Orleans stay revealed a firm, self contained leader with gentle disposition and notable reserve of strength. It praises his calm resolve, suggesting he can set limits and resist pressure from political managers or others. The piece emphasizes potential for sustained influence beyond momentary displays.
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Tre Nely Orleans ‘Times Democrat
Beyun
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New Orleans
Ritherto
Lelse
Democratic turmoil and postal reshuffle discussed in city page
The article surveys political strife among Democrats, machinists’ wage moves, and potential reinstatement attempts at Washington. It notes Jack Masten’s rise as chief clerk to the First Assistant Postmaster General, mentions a dismissed young man seeking reinstatement, and reports Parks Martin’s visit to county assessors. It also covers editorials on usage of United States, fashion trends, and millinery styles.
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Sarlie
Smoot
Wallace
Boards of Education Instad
Jack Masten
George ‘A Allen
Martin County
Brooklyn
Masten
United States
Focalist
Heath
Rons
Washington
Washington City
Jit Parks Martin
State Democratic Committee
Board of State ‘Tax Commissioners
Martin
Indiana
Parks
Hornley
Yale
New York Fashions for Wedding Attire and Millinery
The article surveys early 20th century wedding dress trends in New York. Ivory satin dominates bridal gowns with chiffon lace and tulle trims. Sleeves and trains vary, veils cover the face until after the ceremony, and flowers like orange blossoms and lilies of the valley appear. Millinery features wide brims and high foreheads, with shirtwaist hats in rough straw trimmed with Liberty satin.
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Admission of Degetau Sparks U S Citizenship Debate
Washington City letters discuss Frederico Degetau’s admission to practice before the U S Supreme Court and claim it signals Porto Ricans as U S citizens, while Solicitor General Richards says the move has no bearing on insular cases. Other items note Navy policy changes, MacArthur’s progress, and Harvard’s LL D degree for McKinley amid alumni opposition.
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ToTur Gazette
Washisutos
D. C
Frederico Degetau
U. S. Supreme Court
U.S
Richards
Degetau
Supreme Court
Naval Board of Construction
C.A.S. Wash
Venzuela
Little Republic
Samy
Lovdca
Fenzuela
J. A. Woolsen
Cambridge
Mass
Washington
Harvard
McKiney
McKinley
Reform debate over United States name and grammar
The piece argues about reforming how the country is named and treated in grammar and politics. It defends using United States as a singular nation to reflect a unified polity, noting historical shifts from plural to singular usage and critiquing tariff reform and party positions within this context.
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United States
England
Morgan
John A. Foster
John W. Foster
Foster
The
Democrat
General Foster
United
Hamilton
Tofterson
Jackson
Webster
Bennpt
Bayard Slaine
Olney
Mr. Foster
Sion
Ares
Jts
Purification of Justice Courts Raised by Washington Township Petition
The petition to remove constables and push for sheriff resignation sparks debate on corruption in justice of the peace courts. Opinions question whether reform requires amending the constitution and altering the system to curb mercenary verdicts and biased arrests. An attorney later questions a witness about dispositions in a land tract case.
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Nyithe
Witty reply shifts the land dispute testimony
During attorney questioning a land case, a lawyer asks about the layout of several sections. The witness, Mr Smith, provides a humorous yet precise defense describing the three forties and their arrangement, prompting the examiner to pause as the testimony continues with the odd remark that the north forty remains in place.
Bank Statement for Washington National Bank 1901
Washington National Bank in Washington Indiana closes April 24 1901 shows resources including loans and discounts 5817953 overdrafts securities bonds and stocks 80021 85 banking house reserve from banks 800?906 04 notes and fractional currency 380 17 cash items 1529 99 specie 31082 50 legal tender notes 3500 60 total resources 8490 597 08 liabilities include capital 50000 surplus 40000 profits 1287 00 national bank notes 41000 00 deposits 957103 34 cashier W M Hayes attested May 19 1901 notary Gro H_resp directors J Tuoupses Jr Johnston Reap
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Washington National Bank
Washington
Indiana
U.S
THO Ater Sigence
Hye Ae
Hank
Possum Hollow Community Notes May 12 1900
Possum Hollow news reports a new baby born to Lewis Day and a request for garden hose water from the area. Local events include Sunday school convention planned for Pleasant Hill on May 26 afternoon, typhoid illness of Walter Morgan, social visits among families, a near eye injury, and a copperhead encounter near Indiana Hill. The piece notes a pesthouse suggestion and Veale township’s second annual commence ment at Bethel M E Church. Preaching scheduled for May 12 at 10:30.
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Lewis
Wes Purcel
South Washington
Ganda Cain
Bertha Peek
Bethel
Veale Township
Pleasant Lill
Walter Morgan i
John Morgan
Joseph Allison
Pleasant Hill
Asel, Colbert Sr
Cumbach
County Recorder
F. B. Colbert
Washington
Asei Colbert
Squire Streeter
Andrew Downey
Mary Barton
Clarence Chattin
Walter
L. Bledsoe
Marshal
Maysville
Joseph Swann
Mary Reel
Indiana Hill
Frank Swann
Remarkable school record by Barr township girl Edith West
Miss Edith West age sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs A J West of Barr township has attended school for ten years and never been tardy nor missed a day of school marking a remarkable rural record.
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Edith West
A. J. West
Barr Township
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