Political clash over Populist chairmanship in Daviess County
Fragmented report describes tensions between Republicans and Democrats in Daviess County over Populist leadership. Writers accuse politicians of vote twisting and bias against A J Padgett as election season looms, with calls to ignore Padgett in next ballots.
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Kelbazzar
Xara
Gett
Pride Fastorests
Davie
Ane Ff Cashpalan Kjeans
Madera
Davigss
Elegirmar
A. J. Gett
Daviess County
jWite
People’s Party
Paris
Hardy Cover Brets
Congress
Davies County Populists Face Internal Strife Over Leadership
Fragmentary text describes factional tension in Davies County Populists as J. Padgett faces reelection amid accusations of manipulation and fusion with Democrats. The Central Committee meeting exposes midrators’ control, with Elisha Rigging and others cited in organizational shifts and tensions over party loyalty and anti-sophisticated acts.
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Gonte
Poop'rs
Daviess County
Padgett
Fortenoon
Fusion
Hey
Third Street
Main
Frank Zinkana
Quell
Areld J. Padgett
J. W. Clark
Populus
Elisha Rigging
Fosion
Clark
Burglaries and Crimes Reported Across Counties
A burglar entered Mrs. Tings home near Anren and took 600 in gold. Albert West of Greenwand is charged as a principal in dynamiting Pat Murphy’s quart shop. A cholera epidemic is spreading in Bisckford county’s northwest, with farmers losing 40 to 100 cattle each. John Mandy, Oaktown saloon keeper who killed William Allen, waives preliminary trial and will plead self defense. A globe of colored liquid in J Taylor’s Anderson drug store window caused a curtain fire thwarted by discovery. A dance at Ed Lawson’s Salterfield home led to injuries. Various other local incidents include criminal cases, civil suits, and funerals in Jeffersonville and Peru areas.
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Aberglar
Anren
Albert West
Greenwand +finds
Pat Murphy
Bisckford Gounty
John Mandy
Oaktown
William Allen
Faylor
Anderson
Bradley Dead After Typhoid Fever In Montgomery County
Thowas Bradley, 40, a We Knowh Barr Township citizen, died Thursday of typhoid fever after an illness of ten days. Born in Bar township, he was the son of Fr and Ann Bradley. Interment took place in Montgomery Saturday. Father Rowsn official burs i i Fanning was'at Washington Mich disane of Tratoor was here fo 8.P. Stole, of Boon Buterpmlth 'hupitals. Smith' of Tetley Guy, Tenn is here they guest of her 'brothers John, theodoré,and 'Thomas. 'Smnigh. Hsp, our tombaroné dealer from Koz county Thoreday.
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Mr. Bradlek
Ind Bar Township
Fr ‘Bucks
Ann Bradley
Montgomery
Avi
Rowsn
Washington
Tratoor
P. Stole
Boon Buterpmlth ‘Hupitals
Smith
Tetley Guy
John
Theodoré
Thomas
Koz County
Thoreday
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises New Men in Advertising Claims
An aged newspaper ad fragment touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as making “new men” and cleansing the blood. The text references camera-ready portraits and claims of purification, though much of the copy is garbled and incomplete.
White River navigation survey costs and proposals
Chief Engineer Wilton reports on White River in the River and Harbor Survey. Proposals include extending three foot depth to Blackburn Station, improving East fork to two feet, and West fork with locks and dams at three sites. Estimated cost around 18 million dollars, with possible reductions if one dam is placed near Rocky Ford. Officer notes high costs versus commerce demand and suggests suspending improvement until Wabash navigation improves to handle traffic. Report concurred by division engineer and transmitted to Congress.
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Wilton
River and Harbor Survey Department
White River
J. G. Warren
Corp. of Engineers
Blackburn Station
East Fork
West Fork
Rocky Ford Ripple
Warren
Congress
Willy
Wheatland Institute Adopts Arbor Day Activities
The Wheatland Institute held a session Saturday focusing on Arbor Day activities and teacher involvement in Harrison township. Officials invited local citizens to a water meeting and discussed district support for schools and community projects.
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Harrison Township
Wlatermeet Steen
Pat Oe
Wheatiing
Bien Township
Beantitwine
Populist Tensions Roil Padgett Campaign Echoes
In Vincennes and Shoals Populist papers attack Arnold J. Padgett as the party faces internal strife. Editorials condemn his leadership and question party unity as Referendum on his reelection looms and factional critiques intensify.
Peters Church Fire narrowly avoided destruction
Miss Sallie Fogle marries Edward Cracken at Peters Church with the blaze discovered soon after the ceremony. Fire started in the floor, altar cushions may have dropped embers. fire would have been hard to control if noticed later. Local residents J Barr township officiated. the bride and groom are described as well known and highly respected.
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Peter
C. “A. Graves
Washington
Alfred E. Brewer
Spalding
Secretary Gong protests navy repair spending
Secretary of the Navy Long voices concern over large post commission repair costs for new ships. He proposes a plan to require guidance for all officers and cites a rising total in expenditures, noting a highly burdensome air allotment and substantial repairs at the navy yard.
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Gong
Navy Department
Funda
Navy Yard
OWE FolkD guILTY And the Oz Guilty of Taking Apples
A fragmented report shows Joseph and Jule Walin tried for taking apples from William T Lyons’ tree. After evidence, court found them guilty and fined one cent with an appeal date set.
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The
Squire
Joseph
Jule Walin
William T. Lyons
Jale Valib Gully
Ansel
Chenit Cou
Racket Store Offers Wide Bargains On Shoes Hats And More
A historic advertisement lists a variety of goods at low prices including shoes hats and a range of notions school supplies and household items. It promotes affordable footwear and a up to date felt hat for nine dollars and cents while inviting readers to inspect the stock.
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Mason
Selssotsy
Payne Jto
JJ Clark
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