Bryan Platform Warns of Tariff Free List Disaster
The article attacks the Bryan party platforms insisting they would abolish tariffs on trust produced goods. It argues free trade would flood markets with cheap foreign labor, ruin American industries, cause mass unemployment, lower wages, and raise internal taxes to cover deficits. It cites Elkhart Truth and Brooklyn workers to illustrate who would suffer most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Europe
McKinley
Democrat Party
Congress
United States
Senate
Elkhart
Brooklyn
Who Would be Killed? Wage earners weigh tariff impact
A Brooklyn factory worker writes to the Sun voicing fear that tariff removal would kill jobs for the 650 workers, despite stockholders owning most profits. He cites four large owners and asks the editor what readers think. September 17 message from Morrison, Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sun
The
Suno
Brooklyn
Mr. Bryan
St. Louis
Morrison
All Kinds Of Gas Engine Makes Paper Run
The writer describes mounting a gas engine to power a small newspaper effort. After days of trial and effort including lifting, oil use, and disassembly, a blocked fuel pipe was found and cleared, allowing the engine to run smoothly. The team plans to publish by Friday and resume regular production next week.
Republican mobilization in Michigan City campaign
The Republicans appeal for large turnout and a Rough Rider parade unit. They urge county residents to join the final demonstration on Saturday Nov 3 and to participate by attending a meeting on Monday Oct 29 to organize a company of 100 riders or provide a horse and saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Tims
Recommendation Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A Ontario New York druggist Mr C R Grandin recalls helping a customer without stock by recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after trial. The grateful customer later advised a friend to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which is sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsdy
C. R. Grandin
Ontario
N. Y
E. T. Scott
Oil prospects near Kankakee river eyed for next spring
Oil experts favor potential in Laporte and Starke counties along the Kankakee river with near term prospects for substantial development. Eastern capital is expected to fund a broader enterprise in the coming spring season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Starke County
Kankakee River
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All Ad Claims Refund
Advertisement notes a money back refund if the product fails to cure and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The line ends with a druggist reassurance and the product name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Sample Ballot Office Instructions On Voting Rights
A fragment discusses obtaining a sample ballot and voting guidance. It notes that an election inspector or judge of elections must be a freeholder and householder of the precinct for one year before the election, or a resident householder for at least two years if not a freeholder, and encourages converse with voters on the street.
State Ticket For Indiana Elections
State ticket listed with candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of state treasurer of state attorney general superintendent of public instruction reporter supreme court judge supreme court district one judge supreme court district four. Each candidate is named with county or district affiliation as provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton W. Gilbert
Steuben Co
Union B. Hunt, Randolph Co
Local Officials and Candidates Listed for County and District Posts
A roster of candidates and officials appears for multiple offices including Congress Tenth District Edgar D Crumpacker. Judge Superior Court Harry B Tuthill. Joint Senator Daniel L Crumpacker. Joint Representative Charles C Kelly. Representative Laporte County Robert B Short. Prosecuting Attorney Andrew J Hickey. Clerk Gerritt S Van Deusen. Treasurer William T Anderson. Sheriff Phineas O Small. Coroner Dr J H W Meyer. Surveyor Hiram Burner. Commissioners William Bosserman William Strutz. First District John Wozniak. Second District H Clay Wagner. Third District Horace Wardner. Fourth District William Blinks. Charler Eckert Samuel J Taylor. Councilmen E W Davis Lafayette Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tenth District
Edgar D. Crumpacker
Porter Co
Judge Superior Court
Harry B. Tuthill
Laporte Co
Andrew J. Hickey
Gerritt S. van Deusen
Hiram Burner Vaelte
William
H. Bosserman
William Strutz
John Wozniak
H. Clay Wagner
Horace Wardner
William Blinks
Chas. H. Eckert
Aauel J. Taylor
Larae
E. W. Davis
Afayette Crane
Township Ticket and Advisory Board slate listed
Trustes John F Cathcart Assosso and Andrew J Shank Everel lead the township ticket with August Anderson William Reglein as Justices of the Peace. Constables include John Poston Fred Ortmam Orien Leclear road supervisors First District Andrew J Bard Second District David Rapp Third District W H Reynolds Fourth District Herbert Cathcart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cathcart
Andrew J. Shank Everel
Smith Advisory Board
August Anderson William Reglein
Justices of the Peace
Uater Enable
John Poston
Fred Ortman Orien
Leclear
Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Relief
Do you suffer stomach distress with side pain nausea vomiting after meals belching constipation loss of appetite dizziness or pimples This ad promotes Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets a permanent cure from Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago priced 25 cents with samples free and doctors' approval sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Lakeside Medicine Co
Chicago
W. J. Bailey
E. T. Scott
J. Bailey
Census Enumeration Completed and Costs Estimated
The twelfth census enumeration is finished with 63 000 enumerators and 297 supervisors paid. Total cost for enumeration around 4 200 000 and factory work near completion with 250 000 more, agents included. The census bureau concentrates on tabulation and expects an eight volume report of about 8 000 pages, ready six weeks earlier than prior censuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Merriam
Bailey's Laxative Tablets advertised for health
An advertisement touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It claims the tablets improve complexion and energy, priced at 10 cents per package with details on content and packaging.
Sam balance sheet cited as broad protective policy benefit
The message urges placing the policy balance sheet where every voter can see it with a forward to an address in Sty, New York, ONY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ee Sam
Sty
New York
County notes on illness travel and local events
County correspondence reports Mrs Annie Reese very sick and Mrs Annie Huffman improving. Miss Bessie Pierce visited Laporte. John Reid of Boot Jack buried locally. Mrs Lib Hickman had a stroke. Frank Loyd buys Charley Barnett tools to cobble. Families visit Beaver Dam. Will Hunt considers Seattle trip. Mrs Geo Hunt operated on for breast cancer. Kankakee township teachers surprised trustee ER Adams. Byron described as solid Republican. one Democrat remains. Mrs C D Fuller and Mrs Anna Beil heard Nellie Bradley in Sauktown. Air brakes failed on L S & M S freight. boilers nearly unloaded. car inspector and crew fixed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reid
Boot Jack
Lib Hickman
Frank Loyd
Charley Barnett
F.D. Pease and Son
Beaver Dam
Kankakee
E R. Adams
Byron
Indiana
C. D. Fuller
Anna Beil
Sauktown
Nellie Bradley
Michigan
Laporte Notes on Elections Church Events and Local Changes
The City of Maples shows autumn colors as Wm Bohland returns to Bigelow for grinding. N E Cady addresses Woodmen of the World at South Bend. St Peters church fair at Lay’s netted about 300 to reduce debt. J W Reid dies near Bootjack. P O Small likely to reside in Laporte after November. Odd Fellows district meeting in Hammond draws large turnout. Laporte Agricultural Society names officers. Local talents entertain. political factions observed ahead of November election. W A Martin sells furniture business to W V Nanscawen of Chicago. Walter Dolk leaves for the sunny south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bohland
Bigelow
Woodmen of the World
South Bend
N.E. Cady
Indiana
J. W. Reid
Bootjack
Rolling Prairie
P. O. Small
Laporte
Hammond
Laporte County Agricultural Society
John Wall
D. P. Grover
Geo. Rogers
Treas
Riley Small
Laporte County Agricultural Society Elects Officers
The Laporte County Agricultural Society met in La Porte to elect officers for the coming year with Riley Small presiding. Officers named include President Jobho Wall, Vice President D P Grover, Secretary Bert A Orr, and Treasurer George W Rogers. Nine directors were to be appointed. named directors include A S Nichols James Taylor Walton B Geist E W Bement E O Craft J P Oaks J E Bowell Jacob Ackerman and W A Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County Agricultural Society
Laporte
Riley Small
Jobho Wall
D. P. Grover
Bert A. Orr
George W. Rogers
J. Vene Dorland
H. C. Wagner
A.S. Nichols
James ‘L’aylor
Walton B. Geist
E. W. Bement
E. O. Craft
J. P. Oaks
J. E. Bowell
Jacob Ackerman
W. A. Banks
Local notes and visits in the area
Burdick Miss Sue Shelton of Chicago visits this vicinity. Gust was out Sunday calling. Chas Bedenkop plans to move to Elkhart this week. Mrs. Sackman returned from Chicago. Mary Hollar seeks medical help from Dr Green. Mrs. Corneil has been sick. Attend dance at Dysarts. Mrs. Fahler visited New Carlisle. Mrs. Reynolds and daughter visit from Chicago. Lester Henry went to Chicago to see his daughter. Mrs. Wiesman returned from Michigan City. Funeral held for Mrs. Krieger of Chesterton. Mrs. Louden spent Sunday with husband in Chicago and cared for ill mother. Some young people plan a winter play to boost home talent. Rain refreshed the town as winter nears and coal prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bedenkop
Elkhart
O. J. Sackman
Chicago
Mary Hollar
Green
Chesterton
George Corneil
Dysarts
R. Fahler
New Carlisle
Ema Reynolds
Lester Henry
McConnell
Warsaw
S. L. Ulsh
Lasporte
Brenton Rupel
Burson
Leah Orr
Laporte
Lacrosse
Indiana
Wm. Webber
Battle Creek
Mich
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Health Boost
Claim says splendid health, indomitable will, and tremendous energy come from using Dr King’s New Life Pills. Pills priced at 225 cents and sold at E. St. Scotts Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
E. ST. Scotts Drug Store
Buckle’s Arctic Salve Promises Quick Pile Relief
Advert appears to tout Buckle's Arctic Salve as a universal cure for itching piles and various skin eruptions. It claims thousands cured and guarantees cure for 25 cents a box, sold by E T Scott druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckle
E. T. Scott
Distinguished Recluse Dead, Franz Goethe of Hesaville
Franz Goethe nephew of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe died after injuries from a Nickle Plate engine. The Indiana recluse lived twenty years on a tiny farm near Hesaville Porter County in a feminine furnished cottage. He left old classic volumes and autographs of his famous uncle, with regular remittances from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hesaville
Porter County
Goethe
Indiana
Germany
How to Mark a Ballot Opinion by Attorney General Taylor
The opinion explains ballot marking rules for straight tickets. A ballot with the cross inside the circle counts even if arms cross the circle lines. If the cross point is on or inside the circle it counts. if the crosses touch outside the ticket they are to be discarded. Voters who cannot mark a ballot may be assessed by the board, with affidavits used only if a voter lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Grain-O praised in testimonial letter from Genesee Pure Food Co
Davin Orry writes from April 1, 1900 praising Grain-O as healthier than coffee. He states his brother, once a coffee drinker, fell ill but improved after switching to Grain-O. The letter is addressed to Gentlement at Genesee Pure Food Co and signed Lite Socnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davin Orry
Genesee Pure Food Co
Te Roy
Crompacker to Speak at Westville October 31
Hon E D Crompacker will address Westville on October 31 on the issues facing Congress. He is praised as a principled jurist and a congressman who serves the people, even against party machinery. The note urges a large turnout and highlights his central role in national disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crumpacker
Congress
Westvile Tent No. 31 Fall Opening Event
Westvile Tent No. 31 held a fall opening at their tent hall with Knights E T Scott F W Martin C H Goodwin S L Alsh B W Hollenbeck Price and G C Flegel speaking on fraternal insurance and Maccabeeism. Mrs CE Martin spoke for the Lady Maccabees while Lillie Allen Mattie Walton performed vocal duets and solos. Commander J N Kelly presided and urged support as the group served sand witches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westvile
E. T. Scott
F. W. Martin
C. H. Goodwin
S. L. Alsh
B. W. Hollenbeck
Price
G. C. Flegel
CE. Martin
Lady Maccabees
Mieses
Lillie ‘Allen
Mattie Walton
Nickel Plate Road Update From Northern Michigan October
A brief item notes activity on the Nickel Plate Road in northern Michigan during October. Details are sparse but reference indicates continued freight or track work on the line.
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William McKinley
President Theodore Roosevelt
Winfield T. Durbin
Madison Co
W. H. Hart
Clinton Co
Leopold Levy
Huntington Co
William C. Taylor
Marion Co
Frank L. Jones
Tipton Co
B. F. Johnson, Benton Co
Supreme Court
Charles F. Remey
Jackson Co
T. James H. Jordan
Morgan Co
T. Leander J. Monks
Randolph County
Laporte and
Starke Co
Daniel L. Crumpacker
Starke
Charles C. Kelly
Robert B. Short
Uncle Sam
Annie Reese
Annie Huffman
Bessie Pierce
Will Hunt
Wills Township
Seattle
St. Peter’s
Lays Opera House
W. A. Martin
W. V. Nanscawen
Walter E. Dolk
Sunny South
Mr. Dolk
Agricultural Association
Sue Shelton
F. A
Gust
John Wiesman
Bismark
Job
Westville
E. D. Crompacker
Rebekahs
Silver Star Lodge
D. of R
Winona Lodge
Weatville
James Kellogg
Earl
Weaver
B. F. Herrold
J. M. Hill
D V.K. Wood
G. L. Howell
Rhoda Dachwald
W. L. Dodd
J. V. Cattron
S. J. Cole
J. H. Taylor
Estella Murphy
M. Williams
Bell Cites
Grace Loomis
Rhoda Lucas
Bel Clark
Beatrice Clark
Edna Greening
Blanche Dodd
Lina Coulter
Cora Rush
Harriet King
Roy Coulter
Clarence Dodd
Carl Herrold
Charles Barnard
Jay Hansford
Smoke Walton
J. W. Cattron
J.N. Kelly
Winemac
Bert Stewart
Covington
Veedersburg
Specht, Finney & Skiner
Valparaiso
Hanna
Haskell
Indianas
Ray
Pierce
Adam Soliday
Kingsbury
Irev
Terre Haute
Baptist Church
Tribune
Crocker
C. A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Wm. Brandes
Clinton Township
Mr. Brandes
Union Mills
Krueger
Wiley
Kruesger
George Paxton
Elizabeth
Cary J. Frame
Younger Frame
Washington Street
W. Hi. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
City
Anger
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