Grant Denies Third Term Candidacy in 1875 Letter
A May 14 1875 summary notes President Grant denying any desire for a third term. He explains he was not seeking renomination, would not accept it unless imperative, and opposes restricting choice by a party resolution rather than by constitutional means. The piece contrasts Grant with Grant era debates and mentions the era’s Caesarism cries. The report references a Pennsylvania Republicans antithird term stance and the ongoing political discourse.
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Cleveland
Grant
Pennsylvania
Congress
Republic
Pfary
Antithird Term Debate Echoes in Party Struggles
The piece tracks 1875 1880 bidding in Republican and Democratic circles over a third term for presidents Grant Cleveland and potential rivals. It notes Blaine Sherman Edmounds and Garfield as contesting figures, and contrasts 1880 with 1904 dynamics in the Cleveland camp. It ends with an advert for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.
Union Savings and Loan Association Opens New Stock Series
The Union Savings and Loan Association announces a new stock series beginning May 1 1903. It promotes itself as a sound mutual institution offering satisfactory returns to borrowers and investors. Stock may be purchased at any time. contact Heffernan and Mattingly for details.
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Union Savings and Loan Association
Phil
Heffernan & Mattingly
QUICK JUSTICE Horsethief Confesses and Is Sent Up instanter
Farmers captured Edward Stanley after a chase and handed him to police. He pleaded guilty to stealing a horse and bogey and was sentenced in circuit court to the Jeffersonville reformatory. Stanley was wanted in many counties on shooting with intent to kill and larceny charges.
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Horsethief
Muncie
Ind
Edward Stanley
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Stanley
Indiana
Suspects Arrested in Kokomo Murder Case
Three young men Logan Ingles Wilard Eads and Charles Eads are jailed in Howard county charged with murder of Louis Yeager last Sunday night near Yeager's sweetheart's home at Hemlock south of Kokomo. They deny guilt and claim a possible alibi.
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Kokomo
Ind
Logan Ingles
Wilard Eads
Charles Eads
Howard County
Louis Yeager
Yeager
Hemlock
Boy Dies After Calf Restraint Incident in Frankfort
Eleven year old Lawrence Waldron, son of L D Waldron, tied to a calf to restrain it and was dragged to death in a Frankfort field. Fire caused $10,000 loss at Evansville E Q Smith ball factory on May 14.
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Martinaville
Ind
Alva Hicks
Samuel Hicks
Frankfort
Lawrence
L. D. Waldron
Evansville
E. Q. Smith
Kidney Cure Advertisement Makes Bold Health Claims
A promotional blurb touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder diseases and claims it can cure conditions unless the patient is beyond medical aid. The ad urges trying Burdock Blood Hitters if doctors fail, and notes availability by Smith & Winton in WV.
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Foley
Smith & Winton
A. A. Herren
Winch, Ark
Indiana Republicans Begin Early State Committee Reorganization Talks
Indianapolis May 14. Republicans across the state start early discussion on reorganization of the state committee with most current members likely to be reelected. Possible retirement of John Biliheimer and George Cunningham noted. Interurban station work in Winds and Market streets to begin soon, promising a top terminal and boom in service. An Indiana colony in Georgia grows, with Indy settlers aiding a plantation-based farming and manufacturing community.
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Indianapolis
John Biliheimer
Washington
Second
George Cunningham
Elmer Leonard
Winds and
Marke
Indiana
Georgia
George McDaniel
Bedford
Indiana Company
McDaniel
Alabama
Long Marital Silence Ends at Daughter's Wedding
J Paul a pioneer near South Lend Indiana dies. For fourteen years he and his wife lived under the same roof without speaking to each other. Their silence broke at the marriage of their eldest daughter when they impulsively grasped hands and voiced a rekindled love.
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South Lend
J. Paul
Pioneer
Disappearance of Hilton Hayden in Lafayette Amid Embezzlement Claims
In Lafayette Indiana on May 14 local officials report Hilton Hayden, former West Lafayette trainer, missing after being charged with embezzling about 25000 dollars. His successor as town treasurer has qualified and Pardon faces the embezzlement case. Efforts to compromise fail.
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Hayden
Lafayette
Indi
Hilton Hayden
West Lafayette
Irvin Curry Gored by Cow. Condition Alarming
Salem May 14 Irvin Curry son of Edward Curry was gored by a cow with the horn entering his abdomen several inches His condition is described as alarming Monarch of the Ocean London May 14 The Commonwealth largest battleship launched at Govan Clyde nearby shipyard
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Salem
Irvin Curry
Edward Curry
London
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured by Washington Carpenter
A Washington resident Mr M D Johnson praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble after years of sluggish kidneys. Sold by Hoosier drug store and all dealers 59 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's. Dr King's New Discovery touted for coughs and lung diseases with testimonials from Lois Cragg praising its life saving effect. Also Dr King's New Life Pills promoted for various ailments at 25 cents and linked to respectability commentary.
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Washington
M. D.johnson
Carpenter
John
First Streets
Doan
Hoosier
Foster—Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’a
Dy. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
King
J. N. Jones
Weland
Dr. King
Travel Dangers of Motion and Kidney Cure Claims
An artifact ad claims constant vibration harms kidneys and promotes Foldy’s Kidney Cure as a remedy. It quotes Geo H Haugan and Yor ksabby Smith & Winton praising relief from kidney and bladder disease. Also cites Dean’s Ointment for itching piles and mentions drug stores selling at 50 cents.
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Foldy
Geo
H. Haugan
Lima
Foley
Yorksabby Smith & Winton
Patent medicine promotional snippets and testimonials
Advertisements and testimonials for Ely Cream Balm Foley’s Honey and Tar and Electric Bitters. Claims include consumption cure promises, household remedies, and personal anecdotes such as kidney trouble, rheumatism, and skin ailments. Product prices and local drugstore availability noted.
We Loan Money Offers Personal Property Loans
A lending notice advertises cash loans from five to ten dollars on personal property. Repayment periods range from one to six months with interest charged only for time used. A new weekly payment plan is promoted.
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Logansport
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National Biscuit. Company
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Ely
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Devon
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Trust
M. J. Garnahan
Edison
Engert
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E. Main S
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