Controversy Over Bryan Policy and Indiana Politics Heats Up
The Herald rebukes a Washington Democrat editorial charge on gambling at French Lick and government ownership of railroads. It argues Bryanists push for national platform planks while defending Indiana Hanly and attacks Democratic tactics in Evansville and Sullivan editorials.
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Hlerald
French Lick
Democrate
the Herald
Washington Democrat
The
Herald
Washington
Thomas Taggart
Egein
Taggart
Henly
Indiana
Hanly
Washington Benocrat
Bryan
Vardaman
Alabama
St. Louis
Princeton
Ilinolg Democrats
Editorial Nonsense From A Short-Handed Foreman
A garbled note jokes about a foreman printing canned editorials while the Herald editor is away on a political mission. The fragment hints at pressroom satire and quick, mechanical production.
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the Herald
Bottery
Democrat
Price and tariff talk in Shaw speech fragment
The speech argues for low tariffs and prosperity credits, contrasts Republican and Democratic aims, and cites wage data from Europe versus the United States. It references 1892 3 political issues, labor costs abroad, and a transparency reading against Cleveland.
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Republican Party
Cleveland
Cleveland Fe
Bryan
Italy
Switzerland
France
Germany
United States
Republicans Aim to Win All Indiana Districts Except Fourth
The Indianapolis Sun reports Republicans expect to keep most districts solidly on their side and aim to win every district in the state except the Fourth. The Third is seen as leaning Republican due to Democratic squabbles, while the Second district, once Democratic, may flip as John C. CHdney remains active and party forces unite.
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Moérovover
Repubiican
John C. Chdney
Daviess County
Indiana
Bryan visit costs and Hearst linkage questioned
The Herald notes Bryan’s association with Hearst and mocks Democratic pay for a special train. It recalls past costs in 1896 while arguing Bryan’s rise to wealth contrasts with demands on local towns and state committees during the current campaign.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Municipal ownership controversy over post office lights in Washington IN
The piece criticizes municipal control under Democratic leadership in Washington Indiana claiming the post office building lights were charged at a $9.58 monthly rate with meters installed, yielding alleged losses of about $360 a year. It cites Miles G. ONeall and local officials, argues for meters, and attacks party influence.
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Wism
Washington
Murphy Estate
Miles G. O’neall
Washington Democrat
Herald
Miles G. O'Neal
John H. O'Neall
Democrat
Oth
Meters
Board
Ight Trustees
William Heffernan
Increasing the spoils debate among mayors and councils
Murmurs rise over how cities profit from deals and contracts as mayors and council members face scrutiny over potential division of gains. Officials defend transparent bidding while critics urge tighter oversight and public accountability.
Mayor Dunne Boosts Stance Against Hearst Works
The Chronicle reports Mayor Dunne and his allies praise his repudiation of William R. Hearst and his influence. They deny Hearst as a Democrat and label him a traitor, signaling firm support for Dunne's position.
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Dunne
The
Chronicle
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Local Visitors and Bridge Work Mentioned in Plainville Area
Gough of Plainville visited brother M. L. Gough on Saturday. Ray Gates of Loogootee visited in the neighborhood Sunday. Mr. L. Gough and daughter Delphia went to Washington last Wednesday. George Witky and Philip Strange are building a new bridge near Mrs. Knolley’s place.
Campaign moves in Indiana with Hanly visit and candidate schemes
Governor Hanly will visit next Saturday afternoon. John H. Spencer will spend two weeks in Pike county touring with Major Menzies the Democratic nominee for congress in the First district. W L Slinkard Democratic nominee for joint senator from Greene Owen and Monroe touts a 1 by 1 4 inch card to swell his boom. John R East of Bloomington a leading attorney has recovered and will return to his office though Colonel East will hardly play an active campaign role.
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Democrat
Democratic Party
Washington
John H. Spencer
Pike County
Major Menzies
W. L. Slinkard
Greene, Owen
Monroe
John R. East
Bloomington
Indiana
Colonel East
Cornettsville Births and Local Movements Reported
In Cornettsville a son named Charles Turk was born to Mrs. Charles Rogers of Lettsville. Several locals visited Washington including Miss Ida Williams returning from there. The community heard funeral services for Mrs. Jane Mead with many attendees from Washington and Spencer.
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Charles Rogers
Ida Williams
Washington
James Sparks
B. R. Carroll
S. O O. Carroll
Walter Critchlow
William Eaton
Walden
Harry Mead
Sugarland
Jane Mead
Stanley Mead
Spencer
A. S. Ells
Dade Williams
Dan Tucker
Municipal Ownership Debate on Public Service Risks
The piece argues municipal ownership invites pernicious partisan activity. It claims postal workers defeated California Rep Loud over policy, warning strong city employees in transit parks and utilities could sway elections and paralyze duties to please powerful interests. It calls for a higher standard in public office and contracts.
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Pst
Representative Loud
California
Congress
Montgomery Festival Draws Out Of Town Attendees
Roy Billings faces typhoid risk as Montgomery prepares for a fall festival scheduled October 10 and 11 led by the Montgomery band. Ohio musician Frank Montgomery attends the event, carriers (Ray Hornady and James Coyle) take mail routes, and local residents visit relatives in Ottawa and Washington while several families host guests.
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Roy Billings
Alfred Coyle
Ottawa
O . Joseph Cheevers
Thomas
Washington
Joe Donahue
E. W.matthews
Frank Montgomery
Cleveland
Ohio
Montgomery Band
Ray Hornady
DePauw Hornady
Henry Miller
Shanesville, C
Veale Township News Briefs From Pleasant Hill And Beyond
Mrs Maggie Hill of Big Windy remains ill, while Mrs Lucy Beckes of Pleasant Hill is ill. Ned Fitzgerald hosts stomach troubles. A daughter blessed Mrs Charles Gilley of Cumback. Hugh Allison of Pleasant Hill plans a Carlsbad winter trip. John and Mrs Allison, ill with lagrippe, show signs of recovery. Overton Morgan traveled to the countryside to visit his sister Mrs Clarence Wallace of Pleasant Hill.
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Maggie Hill
Big Windy
Lucy Beckes
Pleasant Hill
Ned Fitzgerald
Charles Gilley
Cumback
Hugh Allison
Pleasant Hil
Carlsbad
New Mexico
John Allison
Overton Morgan
Clarence Wallace
Local Notices From Northern Barr Area
Samuel Graber traveled to Washington on Wednesday while Abner Bowman mails molasses this week. Jay Robinson and George Fisher visited Odon on Thursday. Clara Miller, daughter of John A Miller, is seriously ill. William T. Gough of Adrian and M X Gough of Emma are mentioned in the notice.
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Samuel Graber
Washington
Abner Bowman
Jay Robinson
George Fisher
Odon Thunsday
Clara
John ‘A. Miller
William T. Gough
Adrian, Minn
M.,x. Gough
Emma
Farmer Hurt In Runaway Accident Near City
Martin K. Harrison, a farmer northwest of the city, was injured Thursday afternoon when his tangled lines caused a runaway. The wagon ran over him, bruising him and possibly breaking a rib. A local doctor tended him around 10 PM.
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Martin K. Harrison
George Go iin of Knox county fined for intoxication
George Go iin of Knox county was fined one dollar for intoxication and paid the amount promptly.
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George Go ¥ Iin
Knox County
W. F Cunningham Buys Stake In Vincennes Avenue
W. 8. Cunningham of Vincennes Avenue, employed in the truck department at B. and O., Southwest-
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S. Cunningham
Vincennes Avenue
Seven seven-year-old Cunningham suffers fall in town
The elderly resident, Mr Cunningham aged seventy seven, visited Smith and Winton's drug store to consult a physician when he faltered and fell. He quickly revived and returned home, being described as unusually active for his age.
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Lern
Smith & Winton
Cunningham
Margaret Wolfe Dead After 85 Years Of Cheerful Life
Mrs Margaret P Wolfe aged 85 wife of Dr Hamilton Wolfe of east Main street died at her daughter S L Hopkins home 915 east Main street after a long life in Washington She was born in New Albany and married Dr Wolfe at eighteen The couple lived in Washington for many years and returned to New Albany then moved back to Washington to be near their daughter The funeral will be at 3 pm Sunday at the residence with Rev J M Douglas of the Presbyterian church officiating Burial will be at Oak Grove cemetery
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Margaret P. Wolfe
East Main Street
Hamilton Wolfe
S. L. Hopkins
New Albany
Mrs. Wolfe
Morras Nance
Virginia
Wolfe
Versalia Palmer
Washington
Hopkins
Ella Fugitt
Emma Goodwine
Indianapgua
Ives
Har Ior
Dr. Wolfe
University of Kentuck
Kentucky School of Medicine
Pidock
J. M. Douglass
Indiana Guardsmen Prepare for Silver Loving Cup Shoot
Major D I McCormick returned to Indianapolis after briefing the local militia on preliminary practice for the silver loving cup contest. A Krag rifle with a magnetindicated subtarget records shots at 259 yards as each company trains for best marksman ship.
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D. I. McCormick
National Guard of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Pest
Indianpolis Star
Miltia
National Guard
New Couple Plans Home in Bicknell
Harry Teschmacher and his wife, recently married, have stayed with the bridegroom’s parents and now go to Bicknell to establish residence. He will take a barber shop job in that town.
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Vincennes
Harry Teschmacher
Bicknell
Mr. Teschmacher
Bedford Mall case ends with plea and fine
Ernest Tanksley appeared before Mayor Fillion on Thursday and pleaded guilty to wife desertion. The mayor fined him ten dollars plus costs to a total of two hundred ninety dollars, which was paid.
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Bedford Mall
Ernest Tanksley
Fillion
Geyer Loses Finger in Car Shop Accident
Peter Geyer former Washington marshal lost the second finger of his right hand in an accident at the car shop in the B and O Southwestern shops around 9 o clock last night. He was reportedly attending to a machine when the mishap occurred.
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Peter Geyer
Washington
B. & O. Southwestern
Heavy timber crushes hand forcing amputation
A heavy timber fell on a worker's hand causing severe finger damage and necessitating amputation Others suffered bruising to the remaining fingers as a result of the incident.
Church Clash in Monroe City Over Presbyterian Church Property
Loyalists and Unionists clash amid church doors locked and sermons disputed. Loyalists win a perpetual injunction in Missouri court over property trust, with ongoing cases in Georgia, Tennessee, and Atlanta shaping the dispute through October. Dr Schoop’s Catarrh remedy advertised at Lindeman’s pharmacy.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Monroe City
Anioniata
G. W. May
Iva
J. D. Uley
May
M. E
Uley
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. W. Miller
E. W. Roberts
Georgia
Tennessee
Texand Synod
Ee Assembly
Decatur
Jil
Atelanta
Atelanta the Unionsts In Theae Tees Land
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
Or Oa
Chancery Court
Missouri
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Typhoid Hope For Child
A Mary Mumaw, five, of northeast Fourteenth street, is cited as having typhoid fever while a medical sales pitch extols Dr Shoops Restorative for dyspepsia and stomach nerves. It promotes its Rheumatic Remedy as curing bloodborne rheumatic illness. Lindeman’s Pharmacy advertises both products.
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Mary
Stephen Mumaw
Northeast Fourteenth Street
Dr. Shoop
Piles effectively cured by Dr Shoop ointment claims
Dr Shoop Family Medicine advertises Stioop’s Magic Ointment for piles sold at Lindeman's pharmacy in Racine Wisconsin. It promises to relieve itching and pain and to shrink protruding or blind piles with flawless results.
Miss Leota Moore Returns From Washington for County Fair
Miss Leota Moore returned Thursday from Washington to attend the corn fair and stock show, showing interest in local agriculture events and community exhibitions.
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Elnorn
Leota Moore
Washington
Lax-ets Laxative Promises Quick Relief
Patent medicine advertisement for Lax-ets laxative claims prompt relief from constipation bile dull complexion headache dizziness sour stomach and coated tongue. Describes painless action and pleasant taste with a 50 cent price. Sold by Lindeman's pharmacy.
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Lindeman’s Pharmacy
Yennes Visit Washington on Tuesday
Mr and Mrs 3 P Yenne were seen in Washington on Tuesday visiting with local officials and sightseeing around the capital.
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Shoala News
Pyenne
Washington
Marriage Licenses List Names and Pairs
The notice records marriage licenses for multiple couples including James W. Higbie and Addie G. Bobbett Patrick H. Ryan and Angela B. Smith Lewla T. Gootee and Mary A. Ryan Isaiah A. Duncan and Rachael Robinson Harry Teschmacher and Josephine M. Hook John W. Disser and Alice Morgan Francis Wilkey and Lulu Chestnut Joseph A. Loughmiller and Anna M. Brown Andrew Johnson and Minnie L. Albertie William O. Robertson and Martha West Seo Washburn and Sara Lucinda Neal.
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Higbie-Bobbett
James W.higbie
Addie G. Bobbett
Ryan-Smith
Patrick H. Ryan
Angela B. Smith
Gootee
Ryan
Lewla T. Gootee
Mary A. Ryan
Duncan - Robinson
Isaiah A. _DUnCan
Rachael
Robinson
Teschmacher - Hook
Harry
Teschmacher
Josephine M. Hook
Disser-Morgan
John W. Disser
Alice Morgan
Wilkey - Chestnut
Francis Wilkey
Lulu Chestnut
Loughmiller - Brown
Joseph A. Loughmiller
Anna M. Brown
Johnson - Albertie
Andrew Johnson
Minnie L. Albertie
Robertson - West
Wiliam O. Robertson
Martha West
Washburn - Neal
Seo Washburn
Sara Lucinda Neal
New Suits in Chancery and Civil Actions
Filed in circuit court are multiple new cases including Arford vs Sims over relations to Grace Arford and Harry Sims a bastardy matter. Rutledge vs McCafferty quiet title action. White vs McCoy foreclosures. McConn vs McConn divorce. Vogel vs Raycraft. National Bank vs Hart and others noted.
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Arford
Laura C. McConn
William McConn
Vocel
Raycraft
Eliza—beth Vogel
Emma Raycralt
BANK
Birth Announcements Record
To Mrs. Oliver Peyton a son. To Mrs. Camerod Hare rod 990 west Walnut street a daughter. To Mrs. William Law a son. To Mrs. Richard Williams a daughter. To Mrs. Peter Dailey a son.
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Oliver Peyton
East End
Harrod
Camerod Harerod
Walnut Street
Lee
William Law
Williams
Richard Williams
Dailey
Peter Dailey
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Qetaher
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Daviesa
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