Democratic Debate and Wall Street Panic Reflections
The commentary dissects Republican and Democratic positions on tariff policy and reform while noting a Wall Street panic that tests the nation's financial footing. It highlights President McKinley’s popularity across regions, calls for municipal reform in Washington, and questions the enforcement of law amid police leadership tensions. It also touches on Hanna’s potential nomination and the political mood around elections.
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Kelle
Mismanagement Criticized as City Council Faces Budget Strain
The Democrat condemns city misrule and warns of higher tax levies unless spending is curbed. It cites a $250 monthly teamster contract that was renewed with a $5 increase despite a long-term expiry, calling for treasury reform and a deep budget review.
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Democrat
Vacus
Nonpartisan city control urged and praise for Frank Strasser
A column features opinions urging nonpartisan control of city offices and a jointly Democratic Republican ticket for next year’s general election. It praises Washington’s citizenry and recounts Frank Strasser’s early real estate work, noting that his efforts spurred local improvements and inspired broader civic enterprise.
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Perrr
R. Wansworts
Lam
Washington
Corizex
Frank Strasser
Clint Tharp the Swimmer of Coney Island and Rivervale
Clint K Tharp, famed as an expert swimmer, repeatedly challenged dangerous waters. He swam four to five miles offshore at Coney Island, battled a strong current at Rivervale, and survived a sinking boat episode amid frenzied shore crowds. Though his friend Signor saved him from drowning in one instance, others urged in vain for rescue as Tharp struggled with the river’s lethal current.
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Washington
Hanna
Jmnpat
Clint K. Tharp
Geo
Signor
Tharp
Coney Island
Indiana
George
Clint
Rivervale
Mr. Tharp
Uncle Silas Delivers Rural News In Town Talk
In a chatty rural column Uncle Silas reports on crops prices and planting, notes a northern ditch project by Walter Gar ten and Elkanah Allen, and praises Elnora’s bustling business. He discusses county officials, bridges, assessors, tax law, an electric line vote, mail routes, a Lee case settlement, and local saloon-lawyer dynamics with a friendly fetch of names and places.
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Silas
Elnora
Fims
Parys Martin
Onur County Sessor
John
Board of Review
Newt
Dante
Sam Lucan
Trainor
Sugarland
Ryan
Post Office
Lee Will
Will
Lee
The Roving Cup and Divine Manifestations Debate
An extract discusses the origin of the three handled roving cup and a king sending a cup via his potter. Charles Meike asserts belief in present day divine miracles and a water spring at Andersonville as a providential relief. A fisherman offers twenty five dollars to fund a reward to deter riverbed dynamiters near Maysville and supports subscriptions to the fund.
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Chicago
Coolty
Georgee N. Excrrtr
Riffagain
Charles Meike
Andersonville
Maysville
Nap ends voyage as crowd reacts to Rivervalee party
Clint crawled ashore after a half hour in rough conditions and flashed a grin to onlookers saying it was the first good nap in a month. Rivervalee party members Ed Busie Addie Dillard were unsettled by the event and one man described being rattled and unable to find his mouth when attempting a drink.
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Clint
Busie
Addie
Dillard
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