Fragmented excerpt hints at political unrest and tax change
The readable text suggests a chaotic scene with references to fire, a bell, and political figures. It mentions Republic platforms defending liberty, leaders reorganizing Democrats, and a state tax board increasing corporate property taxes by about 400,000. It also notes taxation affecting large corporations and a broad debate over liberty and departure from principles.
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Irs
State Board ‘of Tax Commissioners
Uélon
Republican leadership on trusts dominates public talk
The piece argues that Democrats historically backed constitutional limits on trusts, while Republicans used anti trust rhetoric to pressure reform. It notes debates in the Fifty sixth Congress on a constitutional amendment to curb trusts and suggests Democratic leaders face political risk from perceived ties to anti imperial and militarist agendas.
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Sth
Texas
Truts
Debt reduction under Republican rule in Indiana analyzed
The Indianapolis Sentinel discusses how yearly debt reductions in Indiana hinge on an annual sinking fund of 901,000 from a 1893 special levy. Since 1893, under Republican control, debt reduction has alternately exceeded and fallen short of the fund, with 1895 measures altering the balance despite attempts to cut the general levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Levaland
U Publicag
Indianapolis _ Sentinel
Todiana's Democratic Principles Hint at Longitude Map
Fragmentary note suggests a quip about democratic principles tied to finding longitude and latitude. A playful line hints that the rest is “Goniotims” easy, referencing a pun or misspelling and a name-like ending, with unclear context or attribution.
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Todiana
Pt Porter
Hanna and Tah Bike Stir in Anthracite Dispute
The article discusses Senator Hanna's efforts to arbitrate the coal labor dispute and his perceived selflessness in pursuing a settlement. It notes opposition from miners toward trusts and questions Hanna's motives amid a distressed coal region.
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Hanna
Selinors
Mar
Spader
Fianna
Moe
Hugh
Coal Company Formed and Officers Elected in Wheatland
A Wheatland meeting organized a coal mining company by electing officers and directors. Thomas Wilson Jr. as president, John Overbay as vice president, Will Walters as secretary, Anderson Nicholson as treasurer, and Thompson Bartis as superintendent and general manager. Directors include Robinson, John Nicholson, Thomas Hartig, James W., Wilson, and Wyat Beck. Scribes prepared papers for record today. mine operations to begin, Willson coal mine to replace old shaft. Local merchants ordered sidewalk cleanup. competition to throw coal on front walks noted.
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Welnesday
Wheatlany
Ang
Folllows
Thomas Wilson Jr
Sebi
Jobn
Will Walters
Tresgier
Anderson Nicholson
Magr
Thompe Bartis
Biderson
Jobn Nicholson
Wheatigud
Thomas Hartig
Jamies
Wilson
Wyiat Beck
Indi
Missing Wabash Treasurer Sparks Shortage Rumors
In Wabash Indiana the retiring city treasurer Rose disappeared Monday leaving no trace of his whereabouts. Officials fear a large cash deficit and suggest possible insanity as a cause. The city vault was opened with no valuables found and August salaries remain unpaid. Estimated shortage near 12000 dollars.
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Ivabash
Ind
PE Se
Wabash
Rosé
He' City
Rose
Broad Ripple picnic with political figures in Indiana
An Indianapolis Aug 30 report notes a Republican editorial picnic at Broad Ripple Park attended by over a hundred members and families, featuring a large basket dinner. Guests included Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and Governor Durbin, praised as one of the association’s most enjoyable events.
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Instario Republican
Association
Idianapolis
Hana
Assavitio
Broad Ripple Park
Traternith
Indiana
Mane
Charles W. Fairbanke
Durbin
Montserrat? No. Martinique Eruption Devastates Towns
Reports describe the Mont é jich eruption affecting Martinique and nearby islands. Villages including Morne Rouge and Le Corbet were swept by a tidal wave after lava and ash. Evacuations spread through Fort DeFrance areas as refugees streamed away amid fires and ash clouds.
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Mata Britisher
Cielberen
Korona
Fort Berrance
Monté Jich
Fort DeFrance
Morne Rouge
le Corbet
Martinique
Elee
Morne Ronge
Iperson
Martinihue
Attim
Koréna
Market Prices for Grain and Livestock
Grain prices for No 2 red and No 2 mixed as well as futures show values around 675 to 1591 fringo per unit. Livestock markets list cattle and hog prices with steers near 8.76 to 8.08 and other beef figures.
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Tania Wilson
Stacy
Chicago
Paneres
Barry Ribsse
She
Hagatel Eady
Teady
Lamb
Ikeady
Personal News From Evansville and Nearby Towns
A collection of social notes lists residents and visitors from Evansville, Vincennes, Petersburg, Sumner, Danville, Anderson, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. It mentions Laura Stumpy visiting Evansville, Nora and Ethel Purcell arriving from Vincennes, the Webbagd family from Danville visiting, and Mrs. B. L. Chapman returning from Vincennes. It notes Miss Grace Sumpich returning from Vincennes, Maymé Stubblefield leaving Seymour for schooling duties, and plans for B J Smiley and Viktor Smiley from Indianapolis to make their future home in Cincinnati after a visit.
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Beilint
Vansville
Smith
Petersburg
Laura
Ralat
Tives
Evansville
Aha
AE Am Godéjoban
Ras Ie
Olndy
Nora Dedaings
Sumner
John
Webbagd Family
Danville
Wills Swolley
Ethel
Mary’ Purcell
Blanci
John Tougher
Shington
Cincinnati
Grace Sumpich
Local Notes Highlight Family Visits and School Moves
Mrs Pearl Ghgnaieg spent Sunday in Moaroe Guy with relatives. Mr and Mrs D Stuffey of Lodg proved to visit relatives here. John Cassidy of Pike County is visiting kin in the area. Mrs Gev Godwin attended Labor Day celebration in Washington. Ida Mehidnet returned to Knoxville after a pleasant visit. Miss Helen McCord and Miss Hornady from High Rock attended a church festival Sunday night. Ella Camp visited from Petersburg to see her parents. Dr M K Rigedale of Glendale was here on business. Mr and Mrs John H Chiantner returned from a visit with relatives at Moore City. Moore McGord leaves for Lake Bennir to teach. Geo N Ate and James Kelley did business at Washington. Ade Lockwood and RM Baker sent word from Loogootee. Deputy Sheriff Cassidy returned from Washington. Mrs C L Rowland visiting relatives at Eckerty. Sda rays and family attended Huntingburg last week. Mr and Mrs Floyd Prayler of Indianapolis visited relatives here last week. James Kelley purchased S JH Bart Property near town. Henry Cassidy a guest of son RBJ Cassidy. Pat Ham returned to St Louis. Spencer Jackman heard from North Dakota where he is employed carpentry. Misa Glenn Chandler and Lila Ragsdale of Loogodtes visited. Florence Jackman of Caivib is here visiting relatives.
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Pearl Ghgnaieg
I D.stuffey
Lod Jt
Donaboe
Séy Pour
Latie
John Cassidy
Pike County
Gev. Godwin
Washington
Ida Mehidnet
Helen and
Balle “McCord
Hhich Hornady
High Rock
Ella Camp
Petersburg
John RxCamp
M. K. Rigedale
Glendale
John H. Chian
Moarde City
Muuroe McGord
Lake Bennir
Geo. N. Ate
James Kelley
Ade Lockwood
R.M. Baker
Loogootee
Cassidy
C. L. Rowland
Eckerty
Mira
S. JH Bart
Schiati Henry Cassidy
B.J. Ca
Pat rHam
Spancer Jackman
Jott
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