Political currents and clergy notes in Indiana region
The piece sketches party maneuvers with county tickets and coroner races, praising G W Zimmerman and Hanson DePue while noting the Republicans field strong nominees. It highlights registration drives, Hamilton’s popularity, and a Bowing to Olgesby and Parker. It also reports the death of Cyrus Scammon, leader in the Swedenborgian church, aged about 70.
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Hanson J. DePue
Winslow Evans
W Zimmerman
Cyrus Scammon
LaPorte
Ind
J. Y. Scammon
Chicago
Bright
M. E
Emanuel Swedenborg
Illinois Association of the New Church
Ths City
la Porte Society
Gallant Dick Oglesby in Prairie State governorship bid
The piece profiles Hon Richard J. Oglesby a candidate for governor of Illinois, outlining his long record as soldier legislator and statesman, from Kentucky birth in 1824 through Civil War service and multiple statewide offices, emphasizing popularity among farmers and campaign strength. It also references political tensions around Blaine and Democratic attacks.
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Samuel Parker
Republican State Central Committee
Daniel Shepard
Parker
Dick Oglesby
Prairie State
Richard James Oglesby
Kentucky
Decatur
Illinois
Sullivan
Louisville
Oglesby
4Qer
California
Dick” Oglesby
Congress
State Senate
8Th Hhnofs Volunteers
Fort Donaldson
Shiloh
Pittsburg Landing
Grant
Corinth
Halleck and Rosecrans
16Th Army Corps
Moat
Unitedates
Little Rock & Fort Smith business draws Maine investors praise
The Paxton Record notes a Republican stance denying Blaine wrongdoing in the Little Rock affair. Maine investors told Chicago News they were repaid losses and found Blaine honest. Belfast figures Johnson Hazeltine and Hersey defend Blaine while Fisher is blamed. Senator Morrill recalls trusting Blaine despite losses.
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Little Rock
Paxton Record
Democrat
Blaine
H Johnson
Belfast
Johnson
Fisher
Hazeltine
Philo Hersey
California
Republican-Journal
Bilaine
Mulligan-Fisher-Blaine
Charles M. Bailey
Baileyville
Anson P. Morrill
St John Attacks Harper License Law in Chicago Meeting
Chicago Tribune reports St John assailing Illinois Harper license law as vile and deadly. He omits that the law mirrors existing prohibition options and imposes penalties to regulate liquor, while claiming his party would repeal it and restore saloons to boost revenue.
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St. John
Chicago
Illinois
Harper
Chicago Tribune
Liquor Dealers Seek Neutral Campaign Against Prohibition
In Chicago, the State Association resolved to oppose any legislative candidate not pledged to the relief demanded. They seek removal of local option from the dram shop law and repeal of saloon liability for damages, arguing prohibitionists should unite to defend temperance statutes.
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Hamilton
Chicago
Oakland
Pontinc Sentinel
Collision near Putnam injures no one
The C R I & P R R freight train collided with an accommodation train near Putnam last week, the rear of the freight train crushing two freight cars and the caboose. The engine crew were wrecked, but no injuries occurred. Damage runs to several thousand dollars due to signaling errors and a divided freight train over a hill.
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Putnam
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Ailments
A vintage advertisement urges sufferers of fatigue loss of appetite and bilious illness to obtain Electric Bitters. It claims rapid improvement renewed vitality and relief from pain by using a 50 cent bottle sold by Dr Powell.
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Powell
Real Housewarming Draws Hundred Guests In Gracious Celebration
A large gathering of young people and elders surprised Thomas Real at his enlarged and repaired home last Friday. About 100 attendees enjoyed dancing, games, and a fine supper as the event extended into the early hours. Bradford Cor. Wyoming Herald.
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Thomas Real
Bradford Cor
Wyoming Herald
Dee comedian J J Walsh stars with Imperial Minstrels
Noted entertainer J J Walsh, famed for his stage presence, headlines with the Imperial Minstrels in a program that showcases classic acts and comic performance.
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J J. Walsh
The
Imperial Minstrels
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