Republican Convention for Indiana District set for Sept 16
The Republican delegates of Indiana's twelfth district are called to meet in Lagrange on Tuesday September 16 1890 at 1 pm to nominate a congressional candidate. The convention will consist of delegates appointed from the district counties, with Steuben specified in the plan. By order of District Chairman Wexner and secretary. Book openings in Allen county are noted.
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Indiana
Lagrange
Solittee Lowe
Steuben
Eeerense Geeeeengeearens
District Co 2
Bexyax
Labor Day Celebration Promises Magnificent Demonstration
Growing prospects for a grand Labor Day celebration with a city demonstration expected to be among the finest ever, urged for support and cooperation from every citizen and business leader.
Democrats’ Debt Legacy Faces Scrutiny and Accountability
The legacy of a large state debt attributed to the Democratic party remains a political burden. Taxpayers are aware of the facts, and the party will be held to account for its perceived misdeeds, despite leaders’ efforts to deflect responsibility.
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Tur
Facta
Democratic Party
Fort Wayne Brick Withstands Street Wear At Tinkham Yard
Curious residents are invited to inspect bricks laid at Tinkham's coal and wood yard at 124 West Main Street. After nearly three years of heavy traffic, the bricks remain in excellent condition, indistinguishable from when first laid.
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Fort Wayne
Tinkham
Coal and Wood Yard
W. Main Street
Journal Defends School Board Amid Questions of Record
The piece lauds the party's defense of city school management and praises its clear explanation of disputed transactions. It notes the public is impressed by the argument and contrasts sidewalk bricks at Tinkham's crossing with more fragile blocks laid under restricted conditions, highlighting wear differences under heavy daily wagon traffic.
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Tinkham’s Crossing
Foster Charges and Journal’s Dodging the Issue
Mr 8 M Foster criticized the Journal for failing to answer charges against the school management as County Superintendent Felts demanded. He argues the paper promised honest replies but has dodged the issue to date.
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8. M. Foster
Felts
Republicans Praise McKinley District Reception at Massil
The Republicans of Major McKinley’s district gave him a rousing Mass at Massil on Tuesday, amid a proud mayoral feeling and strong endorsement from local supporters. Democrats in the legislature redrew the mayor’s district to retire him, yet ardor remains high despite opposition and money. The city council tonight faces charges and debate over this action.
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Major McKinley
Massil
Council Duty Demands Prompt Truth On Charges
The council must act with duty and fearlessness. Taxpayers and citizens rightly demand the truth of the charges, insisting there be no dodging the issue.
Brick Pavement and the Case for Brick Streets
Fort Wayne weighs brick paving over cedar blocks with city leaders praising brick as durable and economical. East Wayne street remains unpaved due to sourcing limits, while Burlington Iowa reports three years of wear with brick proving superior and easier repairs. Local advocates foresee rising brick demand and challenge cedar-only plans amid ongoing municipal debates.
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Fort Wayne
Hanna Street
East Wayne Street
Virginia
East Wayne
Wayne
Burlington
Iowa
Calhoun Street
Indianpolis
National Convention of Clay-Workers
West Virginia
Gerrymander Critique in Indiana Deliberations
The Indianapolis News condemns Democratic gerrymandering that skewed Indiana's congressional delegation. It notes a 2,500 vote Republican majority but 10 Democrats to 3 Republicans, urging fair redistricting to restore justice and proportion. The piece calls on voters to remember this issue in the upcoming fall elections.
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Congress
Indiana
Quorum ruling echoed from Banks precedent
The article recalls General N P Banks as speaker in 1856 and describes a stormy session when he counted a quorum despite a point of order. It notes that current rules were revised to prevent obstreperous minority tactics from delaying public business or blocking just legislation by denying presence while seated.
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House of Representatives
N. P. Banks
Banks
Orr
Congress
United States
America
Tar Democrats of the Erie district in Pennsylvania were almost overcome
Erie Pennsylvania Democrats faced a near setback as the party confronted strong opposition in the district during local political maneuvering. Party members and officials worked to shore up support ahead of anticipated contests.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Campaign Bet Signals Polluting Influence Of Wealth
The text suggests a candidate would have a bet on tap for campaign use, noting how large sums ease leaders during campaigns. It criticizes a Pennsylvania monopolist for generosity with corruption to secure influence, despite inflicting reputational and worker harm.
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Pennsylvania
Wisconsin Republicans rally around Bennett law debate
Wisconsin Republicans convene with enthusiasm and harmony as William D. Heard is renominated for a second term. The convention backs the party platform defending the common schools and endorsing a modified yet steadfast stance on the Bennett educational law. Chicago papers praise Heard and warn Democrats to stay with public schools. The Chicago Evening Post urges Democrats to avoid opposing public education, while other papers attack party opportunism.
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Wisconsin
William D. Heard
Chicago News
Cleveland
Bennett
Republican Party
Chicago Evening Post
the Post
Democratic Love for the Soldiers Criticizes Grand Army
A Seymour Daily Democrat column denounces the Grand Army of the Republic as pretorian and parasitic, accusing veterans of forced dependence on workers. The piece frames soldiers as noble for wartime sacrifices yet castigates pension-backed veterans and calls the party newspaper a Democratic mouthpiece.
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Grand Army of Pretorians
Boston
Harrison
Grand Army
Asion Looters
Seymour Daily Democrat
Democratic Party
Democracy voices anger at soldiers in party organs
The text laments Democratic attacks on soldiers, claiming many party members share the sentiment but stay silent due to fear of consequences, contrasting open criticism in some papers with the reticence of others within the party.
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Hardihood
Seymour
Republicans to Name Winner at Lagrange Convention
The Tar Republicans of this district will name a convention winner at Lagrange on the 16th instant. The present congressman is seen as out of touch with voters and aristocratic powers. A representative who shares the people's interests is sought. The article also notes Professor Heath's departure from the public schools over funding, criticizing the 8 percent levy decision as petty.
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Lagrange
Congress
Heath
Farmers Rebuke Allen County Democrats Over Treasury Loot
Farmers decide to end Democratic influence in Allen County politics and treasury dealings. They reject politicans and real estate sharks who profited while the county lived high, vowing to change the program without Democratic aid.
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Allen County
Governor Paravirsa arrives in Havana Cuba
News in brief reports Senor Paravirsa arriving as the new Governor General of Cuba in Havana. Other brief items note Joan ErRwig a teamster fatally injured by a falling tree near Decatur Indiana Hosea Ripford an 11 year old from Creston Iowa accidentally shooting himself with a revolver Mrs Josefu Carney run over and killed by a street car at Winona Minnesota with the car driver arrested James Whitney of Des Moines Iowa killed at the crossing of the Burlington and Diagonal roads.
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Senor Paravirsa
Cuba
Havana
Joan ErRwig
Decatur
Ind
Hosea Ripford
Creston
Iowa
Josefu Carney
Winona
Minn
James Whitney
Des Moines
Burlington
Diagonal
A Goshen Mystery Threat and Kidnapping Incident
In Goshen Indiana on August 26 Rachael Fields received a note threatening death if she did not marry a man named Lantz. She was accosted by an unknown man, floored with chloroform, and left unconscious. Police traced the crime to a cloth saturated with chloroform found at the scene.
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Goshen
Ind
Rachael Fields
Lantz
Two Men Killed in a Duel in Rowland Kentucky
Rose Hamilton yard hand and Bob Ferguson brakeman on the Kentucky Central were killed in a pistol duel on Rowland streets after Hamilton refused to apologize for remarks about Ferguson’s wife. Ferguson shot near the heart and Hamilton in the breast and neck. The dispute began over chastity accusations and escalated to violence this morning.
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Louisville
Rose Hamilton
Bob Ferguson
Rowland
Ferguson
Hamilton
Explosion and crash injure crew in St Louis bridge engine
Bridge engine No. 22 on the Chicago and Alton line burst into flames as it departed East St. Louis. Engineer Rusk and fireman Charles McCloskey were injured, Neal Turner leaped and fell twenty feet into Cahokia Creek breaking his back. McCloskey sustained a fractured arm and other injuries. The item includes a distorted legal affidavit about cataract cures dated December 6.
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Str. Louis
Chicago and Alton
East St. Louis
Engineer Rusk
Charles McCloskey
Neal Turner
Turner
Cahokia Creek
McCloskey
Condition of Labor Inquiry Proposed by French Minister
The French commerce minister Jules Roche plans a wide ranging inquiry into labor conditions in France. The study will cover wages hours of work accident relief illness and the living conditions affecting workers health. It will examine workers homes clothing diet and institutions aiding workers nationwide.
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Paris
M. Jules Roche
France
Prince Bis marck in robust health at Kissingen visit
Edmund Yates reports Bis marck appears vigorous during his twelfth Kissingen visit. He tours baths with his doctor at 11 each morning then walks briskly to the archbishop’s summer palace. Count Herbert joins him on activities and a Berlin medal celebrates Heligoland acquisition with Germania emblem over the island.
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Heligoland
New York
Edmund Yates
London
Bismarck
Kissingen
Wurzburg
Count Herbert
Berlin
Heliroland
William
Germania
Delgicm Miners Strike In Hordes In Mons District
Brussels reports nearly 17,000 miners on strike in the Mons district as twelve mine shafts witness new fires extinguished. Military presence increases though no violence is reported. A French anarchist named Callard was seized by gendarmes and expelled to the frontier amid cross border sympathy from Westphalian and Saxon miners. International importance is attached to the strike.
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Brussels
Mons
Chasseurs
Lancers
Callard
Tokay Fire Devastates Hungarian Wine Town Center
Tokay, Hungary, famed wine district, suffers a major blaze destroying public buildings churches and wine warehouses. Only thirteen houses survive leaving thousands homeless though no fatalities are confirmed. The article also notes a banquet for Dr Peters arriving from East Africa and German interests in the region.
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Bepa Prstu
Tokay
Hungary
Restored to His Command After Naval Inquiry
Aug 26. Capt. Allen V. Reed, previously investigated by a naval court of inquiry on charges by Admiral Gillis, has been restored to his former command of the United States steamer Richmond.
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Mexico
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Dominion Cartridge Company
Bond
Capt. Howard
Wasnhmactox
Allen V. Reed
Naval Court of
Chirges
Gillis
Richmond
No Punishment for Moussa Bey Exiled in Sham Move
Constantinople reports a suspected sham exile sentence for Moussa Bey the Kurdish chief whose persecution of Christians drew international horror. Paris dispatch notes French children shot in Algiers near Notre Dame D Afrique causing great unrest. A cholera death in Maprio alerts to Toledo refugees and tightened quarantine. Stanley remains ill as Henry M. Stanley’s agent cites incomplete recovery. Lincoln denies resigning as United States Minister in London.
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Constantinople
Moussa Bey
Porte
Algiers
Paris
Notre Dame D'Afrique
Insane prisoner tries self harm in Marquette jail
Raimund MHolzshay, an inmate at the branch prison in Marquette, Michigan, attempted self harm by cutting his wrist and banging his head. He is under restraint and previously tried starvation. The report notes his mental state as unstable and his handling as calmer this evening.
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Marquette, Mich
Raimund Mholzshay
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