Puitapetruia Wins Republi can Majority by 50 000
The Times notes Puitapetruia secured a Republican majority of about 50 000 in yesterday’s returns. The lower House debates the Nicholson bill as it nears passage. Four men perished in a snowstorm near New Orleans last week. The Senate awaits the apportionment bill after the House. Hawaiian cable funding was cut from the Senate's appropriation by the House. Ex-Minister Gray’s remains were buried in Union City amid public sorrow.
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Tae Senate
House
Gray
Union City
Ohio GOP Eyes Smooth Path to Governor Nomination
The Republican nomination for Ohio governor appears set to proceed with a streamlined process, as party leaders indicate no urgent search for a challenger this year. Analysts note existing candidates and party backing expect a straightforward race within the current slate.
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Ohio
Oxy District Faces Final Days of Democratic Congress
As the Democratic National Congress nears its end, critics warn of opportunistic factions waiting to seize control of its remaining influence and resources. The article notes looming shifts and potential power grabs as the caucus winds down.
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Democratic National Congress
Temperance Faction Targets Indiana GOP Defeat
The article notes temperance advocates aiming to broaden influence to defeat the Republican party in Indiana two years hence, signaling an organized political pressure campaign and potential realignment within state politics.
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Indiana
Public opinion on Cleveland and Congress stirs partisan divides
Some observers label President Cleveland worse than his Congress, noting a surprising tilt among Democrats. The remark underscores enduring partisan tensions and debate over executive leadership versus legislative performance.
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Cleveland
Congress
Remains of Minister Gray Lie in State House
The remains of Minister Gray were viewed by thousands of people while lying in state at the Indiana State House on Thursday.
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Gray
Indiana State House
Indiana University Student to Represent at State Oratorical Contest
The Indianapolis Journal notes there will be no more financial legislation this session. It clarifies Rev. Charles H. Little did not write the Connersville communication. A Bloomington colored student will represent IU at the State oratorical contest and is expected to be a strong title contender.
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Congress
Connersville
Indianapolis
Charles H. Little
Indiana University
Bloomington
Women on top as big hats baited by theater ban bill
The article notes women wearing large hats in theatres and a proposed New York bill to ban them was defeated. It mentions Senator Jaxes leading free silver efforts, his successor Munday causing his downfall, and a failed vote. Reports critique legislative pacing and call for limits on professional fees amid various political jabs.
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New York
Jaxes
Free Silver
Munday
Indiana Supreme Court Judges Face Salary Debate
Statistics prepared for the Ways and Means committees show Indiana judges earn 4000 dollars a year and an effort is underway to raise to 5000. The note compares salaries across Illinois Minnesota and Kentucky where rates differ and Pennsylvania pays 8000 dollars.
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Statiarios
Supreme Court
Indiana
Ilinois
Minnesota
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Morrison will case drags through Wayne circuit court
In Richmond the Morrison will case continues to occupy the Wayne circuit court since January with hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake. Lawyers may seek a settlement with clients once the lengthy suit ends.
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Morrison
Richmond
Wayne
Political Plot Sours Over Mexican Mission Appointment
The article alleges Tommus T. Tag gert aided by Senator Voorhees and others thwarted Gil Shanklin from a Mexican mission post. It accuses President Cleveland of haste in promoting claims after a minister’s death and criticizes Governor Marruews for patronage. It calls for restraining the governor’s appointing power.
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Tommus T. Taggert
Voorhees
Jason Brown
Gil Shanklin
Cleveland
Marruews
Senator Voorhees
Republican Party
Senator Boyp Seeks Amendment on Soldiers' Monument Bill
Senator Boyp proposed to amend the House bill abolishing the soldiers' monument commission to bar any former commissioner from serving on the board of regents. Representative McIntosh warned such action would violate caucus policy on hospitals for the insane, and Boyd tore up the amendment. The exchange shows McIntosh's combative style when challenged.
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Boyp
McIntosh
Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Board of Regents
Mack
Boyd
Freverick Doveass Dies Revered African American Leader
Freverick Doveass, once a slave who rose to wealth and influence, led efforts to uplift his race. A pioneer abolitionist who joined the Republican party early, he supported Lincoln and urged his people toward citizenship through industry and education. His legacy links him with notable American progress.
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Freverick Doveass
Republican Party
Lincoln
Opposition Pushes Anti Compact Insurance Bill in Lower House
The piece argues the anti compact insurance bill should pass on third reading with a decisive final vote. It contends fire insurance companies reap fat profits and exert influence over Western cities, while critics warn life insurance as an investment differs from pure insurance and business nets are strained by current insurance practices.
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Indianapolis
Apportionment Report by Congressional Committees
The congressional apportionment proposal was submitted by the committees. Details outlining districts and allocations remain under review as lawmakers assess population distributions and representation balance.
State Legislature Districts Adopted in Largely Final Form
The legislature approved the district map on Monday night listing districts with: First District Posey Vanderburg Gibson Pike Warrick Spencer. Second Sullivan Knox Green Owen Monroe Lawrence Martin Daviess. Third Dubois Crawford Orange Washington Scott Clark Floyd Harrison Perry. Fourth Jackson Brown Bartholomew Decatur Ripley Jennings Jefferson Switzerland Ohio Dearborn. Fifth Shelby Hancock Rush Henry Wayne Fayette Union Franklin. Sixth Marion Johnson. Seventh Morgan Hendricks Putnam Clay Vigo Parke Vermillion. Eighth Madison Delaware Randolph Jay Blackford Wells Adams. Ninth Hamilton Tipton Carroll Clinton Boone Montgomery Fountain. Tenth Tippecanoe Warren Benton White Jasper Newton Lake Porter LaPorte. Eleventh Cass Miami Wabash Grant Howard. Twelfth Allen Whitley Noble DeKalb Steuben LaGrange. Thirteenth Ekhart Kosciusko Fulton Marshall St Joseph Starke Pulaski.
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Vanderburg
Gibson
Pike
Warrack
Spencer
Sullivan
Knox
Green
Owen
Monroe
Lawrence
Martin
Daviess
Dubois
Crawford
Orange
Washington
Scott, Clark
Floyd
Harrison
Perry
Jackson
Brown
Bartholomew
Decatur
Ripley
Jennings
Jefferson
Switzerland
Ohio
Dearborn
Shelby
Hancock
Rush
Henry
LaPorte
Cass
Miami
Wabash
Grant
Howard
Allen
Whitley
Noble
DeKalb
Steuben
LaGrange
Ekhart
Kosciusko
Fulton
Marshall
St. Joseph
Starke
Pulaski
Republicans fight over appointing power to benevolent boards
Letters from Cumback Taylor Griffiths Harris Hardy and J K Elliott debate the 1895 Indiana Republican caucus plan to remove gubernatorial appointment of benevolent institution trustees. Critics warn against partisan advantage and urge keeping executive control for responsible, non partisan governance. Henry A Jonsson Richmond Ind Feb 23.
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Indianapolis Journal
Republican Legislative Caucus
Benevolent Institution
Cumback
Taylor
Griffiths
Harris
Hardy
J. K. Elliott
Jd. H. Crhaypou
Indiana
Republican Party
Hovey
Matthews
Henry A. Jonsson
Richmond
Ind
Fayette circuit court jury list posted for March term
Commissioners Austin Ready and John T. Lair named jurors for Fayette circuit court March term with a list of twenty two names. The grand jury will be called Monday and the petit jury a week from Tuesday. Also a man named Rochard Worman was arrested near Marrfield and jailed for trial. Miss Osborne remains at a friend's home.
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Austin Ready
John T. Lair
Fayette Circuit Court
Andrew M. Bell
Ili Griffith
Prank M. Bilby
Edward Burkhart
FL Ro Beeson
John HH. Becker
Peere Jernons
John Wines
Robert Utter
James I Cotton
C.D. Bock
William M. Stoops
Roc Dora
Charles Hratton
Alex Edwards
Lyenrens Cooley
Miomeas Shields
Joseph Gadble
Thomda Stephens
Petit Jury
Rochard Worman
Marrfield
Brookville
Miss Osborne
Fatal Street Duel Over Rent Ends In Death At Milton
James Sipple mortally wounds Joe Revellee in a dispute over moving goods after rent nonpayment. Revellee staggers fifty feet before collapsing. Sipple fled to Richmond to surrender. Witnesses describe a heated exchange and a drawn revolver at the Milton scene near Huber's Station.
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Milton
James Sipples
Joe Revellee
Revelle
Huber’s Station
Sipples
Revellee
Wortman Accused in Assault on Miss Osborne
Prosecutor G L Gray filed affidavit against Richard Wortman in Brookville on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill following Miss Elizabeth Osborne's report of the attack. Osbornes condition improves slightly. arrest expected soon.
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Richard Wortman
Elizabeth Osborne
G. L. Gray
Fairfield
Brookville
Wortman
Prand
Miss Osborne
Evangelist Rev Coombs Rumored in Indiana City
The Indianapolis Journal reports Rev Edward Davies in Oakland as preacher, actor, and waltz patron. A telegram from California mentions Roy Coombs of Connersville planning to come to Oakland to discipline Davies, prompting questions about Coombs and Davies.
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Alexandra
California
Indianapolis
Connersville
Davies
Oaklawp
Edward Davies
Liev. J
Connersville, Ltd
Oakland
Roy Coombs
Payette Horticultural Society Elects Officers at Meeting
The Payette Horticultural Society met at the City Hall in Condersville on Thursday next, March at 7 p m. A meeting was held February 6 with a good attendance as desired. There will be an election of officers and discussion of society topics. Jonas Scion, President. A MOSSINKS, Clerk.
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Payette Horticultural Society
Willaneet
Piall
Condersville
Marechy
Lodelock P
Cheting
Bargains This Week as Stock Is Reduced for Spring Goods
Bargains offered this week to clear stock and make room for Spring Goods. Customers are invited to shop now for discounted items and store notices emphasize limited time availability.
Feudal Axe Sentence Reported in Connersville
A prisoner in Connersville faces death by axe as the town headlines a grim sentence. Policeman Jordan intervened in a violent melee near West Fifth Street and dragged one bruised fighter away, while the other fled, both bloodied and defeated in the alley brawl.
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Connersville
Jordon
Mike
West Fifth Street
Jordan
Reward Offered for Shoe Vandal in Front of Claypool Shop
A reward of five dollars is offered for the arrest of a person who cut a shoe hanging on a string in front of the Claypool shoe store Saturday. The vandal left an ugly gash in one shoe and is described as having a diabolical and ghoulish cast of mind.
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Wil
Claypool
Curry Wilson Case Proceeding At Brookville Court
D W McKee Miss Josie McKee and G L Gray returned to Brookville court this morning to hear the state v Grant Curry charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Lou Wilson. Curry contends Wilson mocked his wife during the affair. The trial is expected to finish tonight. The four Frogs or Pleasure Club held a hop at Lieder Krants hall with Hood Bros. orchestra. About twenty couples attended, grand march led by Charles Keller and Miss Jennie Ainsley, light collation served.
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D. W. McKee
Josie McKee
G. L. Gray
Brookville
Grant Curry
Lou Wilson
Curry
Wilson
Hood Bros. Orchestra
Charles Keller
Jennie Ainsley
Admission Rule Affects Spring Term Pupils
Notice from W. F. Savers states no children may be received in school during the spring term unless they are of legal age, eighty-one years. This crowding condition requires the exception only for those meeting the age requirement.
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W. FT. Savers
Local Weddings Take Place With Simple Ceremonies
Tuesday's Daily notes two imminent weddings. Jesse Oldham and Miss Louie Beckendite congruent in matrimony at Samuel Harlan's east of town at five. Jaaper M. Coon of Lawrenceburg and Miss Ida May Stevens receive a license. wedding planned at the bride's home this evening.
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Jesse Oldham
Louie Beckendite
Samuel Harlan
Jaaper M. Coon
Lawrenceburg
Ida May Stevens
Letter List No 8 From Connersville P O February 25 1895
Letters remaining in the Connersville post office as of February 25 1895 include James M Brown Arie Handley A D Johnson Mrs Lissa Moore Oscar L Pulse Wm H Riley Robert Simones Joe Smith Daisy Spivey J W Wilte Lumber Mfg Co Joan M Hineas P M Advertised letters must be claimed by informant.
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Connersville
James M. Brown
Arie Handley
A. D. Johnson
Lissa Moore
Oscar L. Pulse
Wm. H. Riley
Robert Simones
Joe Smith
Daisy Spivey
J. W. Wilte Lumber M’f’gz Co
Joan M. Hineas
P. M
Anniversary Celebrations in Everton
W M White and wife of Everton celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary Tuesday along with Mrs White's fifty fourth birthday. All their children attended and a sumptuous dinner was a highlight of the enjoyable day.
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W. M. White
Everton
Real Estate Transfers Listings From Daily Papers
Wednesday transfers include Charles Mount and wife selling a city lot to E V and Walter Hawkins for 1100 dollars. Thursday notes Siith A Matney selling 41 acres in Orange township to John Garner and wife for 275 dollars. Garner and wife then sell 41 acres in Orange township to John W Churchill for 140 dollars. Friday entries Connersville Land & Improvement Co to W K Heckett for a lot in Edgewood at 250 dollars. John H Dickey and others to James M Dickey land in Fairview township for 2400 dollars. Dickey et al to Alice M Elliott land in Fairview township. James M Dickey et al to John H for 2850 dollars. Samuel L Stanley and wife to Auona DL Gerling lot in city for 225 dollars. Angie Kyhelman and husband to Fabian B Bicard land in Jennings township for 240 dollars.
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Charles Mount
E. V
Walter Hawkins
City
Siith A. Matney
John Garner
Orange Township
John W. Churchill
Connersville Land & Improvement Co
W. K. Heckett
Edgewood
John H. Dickey
James M. Dickey
Fairview Township
Alice M. Elliott
Mounay’s
Samuel L. Stanley
Auona DL
Gerling
Angie Kyhelman
Fabian
Bicard
Jennings Township
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