Inauguration Day in Indiana Opens with Hovey Oath
The inaugural procession formed at the state house led by Gov-elect Alvin P. Hovey and retiring Gov. Gray. A large crowd watched as speakers and dignitaries entered Kugheh’s opera house for the ceremony. Hovey called for ballot reform, tighter election safeguards, local option on liquor, and stronger anti corruption measures while outlining education funding shifts.
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Kugheh
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Harrison
Lew Wallace
Gen. Hovey
Chas
D. Hovey
Mary Dovey
Alvin J. Hovey
V. Mevzse
Winston Menzes
Minnie L. Meng
W. G&g. Dunn
Z. McArthur
Tis
Harron
Miss Bell Loudon
John A. Aldlaian
Due. BR. Grifith
K. Hawkine
Wands
Tahu A. Bridgeland
Lew Rinkenbeyer
Walter Evans
Kiwitucky
Niblack
Callope
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Dr Morss
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Sentinel
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Fort Wayne
Isaac P. Gray
Ira J. Chase
Byron K. Jilliott
Jamies
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God
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Ile
Pilves
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Mies
SSS State Common School
Tom Barnes
Sveal Geo. van Camp
Lincoln League
Indiana
Scott-Siddons
Indianapolis
University Park
Little Sisters of the Poor
Voss
Loffin
Equalization Board
Haverly-Cleveland Minstrels
Alice Jones
Virginia
Hedges
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Klingensmith
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Get in Out of the Wet Advert Story
A fragmentary ad style verse urges readers to wake up and bustle toward the Sun and depart from the wet surroundings. The lines mix exhortation with playful slang, urging action and movement rather than stagnation.
Marriage and courtship in a pointed exchange
A playful dialogue contrasts a bachelor’s claim of failure with a youth’s view that courtship is a success. A seedy man questions advertising, and a wide awake merchant replies that it never fails. The piece hints at social commentary through a witty, newspaper card style.
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Pye
Sing ke Wen rooming need prompts in Sun liner
The passage notes many single men in Indianapolis seek a comfortable room at moderate rent. It says hundreds of rooms are available and housekeepers and roomers are eager for tenants. It promotes using the liner column of Tie SUN for rental notices.
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Indianapolis
Romas
Tie Sun
The Rentz Santley show and a theater letter from 1881
A brief column quotes Hon. St James lingering in Indianapolis after adjournment to write a theater diary about the Rentz Santley troupe. The writer mocks the dresses, scenes, and performers while noting political notes, pay, and a governor’s message. Also included are city life notes on schools, clubs, crime, and local events with several named places and people.
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Indiana
Rentz- Santley
Indianapolis
Ian
Deer Side
Jim Pogue
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Fridanite
Conrad
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Inauguration day chaos at Indiana Senate and House
Turmoil marked the Indiana legislative opening with prayer by Senator Smith, journal readings, and debates on calls of ayes and noes. Speaker Niblack led sessions as election counts were announced for governor and lieutenant governor with Hovey’s victory proclaimed amid adjournments and new committee actions.
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PeMotte
Urrutston
Kiekiee
Senate
Renaier
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Min
Chase
Niblack
House of Representatives
Indiana
Parnell
Newkirk
Barrett
General Assembly
Martin W. Fields
Wniblack
Hovey
Matson
Meyer
TSS
Veten
Shambaugh
Allen
Langstall
Frank P. Wester
Brown
Henry
Methodist Ministers Back Harrison at Roberts Park Meeting
The January gathering at Roberts Park church presided by Rev Toe debated Harrison’s faith and the inaugural ball. Dr Keen presented a resolution affirming the unfailing Christianity of President-elect Harrison and the ministers’ support, a committee to revise the wording was appointed, and the measure passed with no further action. The session closed without further remarks.
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Feen
Harrison
Keen
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Pathor
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Geo. Mason
Dys. Keen
Cleveland
Talbot
Deemy Vickced
SUN
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Indiana electors cast 15 votes for Harrison in Derby Hat scene
Indiana electors gathered Mon morning to certify Benjamin Harrison's 15 presidential votes. Delegates selected a messenger to Washington, while the group debated transport and greeted arrivals from Ohio and Illinois. A derby hat drew the winning lot for the return to Washington as the news was prepared for Gen. Harrison.
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Harrison
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Evansville
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Terrebilte
Buchanan
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J. Griffin
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Morton
New York
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Senate
Department of Public Instruction
Ohio
Illinois
Gen. Harrison
Cuaney
Brooks
Veele
Ilinois
Constitution and by laws of the Democratic Union veterans group
Printed for the organization conceived by Adit Gen Koontz. Preamble vows duty of citizens to engage in politics. Objects include fraternal aid, protection for widows and orphans, and securing benefits for honorably discharged soldiers. Membership limited to those eligible. Provisions for national state and local camps. Seal features a rooster. Furniture at Win L Elders.
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Democratic Union Soldiers and Sailors’ Veteran Association
Adit
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