The Lucky Letter N in Blaine's Fatalistic Theory
Washington dispatch discusses Colonel McClure's Philadelphia Times article on James G Blaine and a superstition that Republicans win when a candidate's name ends with n. It cites historical elections from Washington to Lincoln and Jackson Calhoun, notes Conkling and Roscoe, and critiques a proposed 1888 double ticket idea while urging earlier convention dates.
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Washington
Alexander McClure
Philadelphia Times
James G. Blaine
Henry’Clay
Blaine
McClure
George Washington
John Adams
Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
House of Representatives
George Cinton
Charles Colesworth
Rufus King
William Henry Harrison
Richard M. Johnson
Francis Granger
John Tyler
William Smith
Alabama
Gen. Harrison
van Buren
James Buchanan
John C. Fremont
Millard Fillmore
Abraham Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Breckinridge
Lane
Douglas
Johnson
Bell
Everett
Lincoln
McClellan
Pendleton
Samuel J. Tilden
Hayes
Morton
S*relinghuysen
Tilden
Grover Cleveland
Kennebec
Henry Clay
Republican Party
Tom
Clay
Tam
Roscoe Conkling
Madison
Clinton
Jackson
Calhoun
Hamlin
Picnic at Blue River Park July Fourth Event
No liquors will be sold at Blue River park for the July Fourth gathering. The United Order of Honor hosts its second annual picnic inviting all interested to join. Trains depart 8 30, 10 60 am and 8 60 pm with returns at 4 6 30 and pm. park illuminated at night with locomotive lights.
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Blue River Park
United Order of Honor
Meat Needed for Laborers Diet in Summer
Observers report that vegetarian diets fail under heavy toil in the American climate. Laborers accustomed to meat build strength on meat, while vegetables remain essential but insufficient alone. Market notes show vegetables cheaper and plentiful with varied prices for radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, corn, beans, onions, cauliflower, potatoes, and cabbage. fruits and berries also affordable. oranges and lemons higher due to warm weather.
July 4 Services at Meridian Street Church
A 4th of July sermon is planned at Meridian Street Church with decorations and Sunday School children carrying miniature flags. The Tippecanoe club will attend. Plymouth church hosts July and August song services starting next Sunday. Rev J E Russ from Norwich Canada preaches at Central Ave Church Sunday morning, and Rev Fon Baltzly of First English Lutheran serves Sunday night. West side WCTU holds services at Blackford Street M E Church Sunday evening with Miss Horde and Capt Ritter among speakers. Roberts Park Church hosts special services Sunday with a 9 am class, 10:80 am new member reception, and 6:15 pm song service.
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Meridian St
Tippecanoe Club
Plymouth Church
J. E. Russ
Norwich
Canada
Central Ave
Fon Baltzly
Fon Baltzly, Pastor of the First English Lutheran
Blackford-st. M. E
Miss Horde
State Society
Capt. Ritter
Roberts Park
Local politics stir as ward clubs form and plans advance
In Haughville a 213-member campaign club forms as A E Manning travels to Baltimore to join a colored democratic clubs meeting. Democratic and Republican organs publish interviews on party switches. Li Shierin returns from the East as secretary of the national Democratic committee, praising the honor and urging support for Harrison. First ward organizes a 150-member campaign club while fourteenth ward readies to mobilize National Guard support. Marion County hopes to back three Republicans for state office, yet geography may hinder some bids.
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Haughville
A. E. Manning
Baltimore
Li Shierin
National Democratic Committee
Harrison
Cleveland
Bates and
W. H. Nickerson
Market St
First Ward
Fourteenth Ward
National Guards
Wm. Barnaby
Marion County
Albert G. Porter
N. S. Byram
John L. Griffiths
Supreme Court
Town Topics: July Meeting Postponed and Local Incidents
The county short-horn breeders postponed their meeting to July 27. Several injuries were reported including Fred Free dislocating his shoulder and Arthur Wright injuring his hand by a scroll-saw. George Fleming broke a thigh at Missouri and Maryland streets and was treated by Kregelo's ambulance. The state benevolent board opened bids for next month’s institutional supplies. Prof Hamlin Garland of the tariff reform league will speak at the court house Saturday at 7:30 PM. James Whitcombe Riley received a gold watch from the Marion county medical society. John T. Hickey, returning from Canada, will be hosted by friends next week.
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Fred Free
E. Maryland-st
Arthur Wright
Frank M. Wright
Maryland-st
State Benevolent Board
State House
Hamlin Garland
Tariff Reform League
Court House
Marion County Medical Society
James Whitcombe Riley
New Denison House
John T. Hickey
Canada
George Fleming
Missouri
Maryland-sts
S. Missouri-st
Kregelo
Killed On the Rail-Queer Fort Wayne Man-The Lailianz
A fragmented Indiana news item set reports deaths, strikes, celebrations, and local incidents across several counties. Names, places, and events include Fort Wayne suicides, New Albany crop notes, LaPorte and Crawfordsville happenings, and a rail worker strike with pay disputes.
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Fort Wayne
New Albany
Baseball Notes and City News from the Era
Boston releases Burdock and Sutton while offering 20000 for Richardson and Thompson of Detroit. Ted Sullivan eyes Arundel as backstop for a Washington team. Phillies deploy a new battery and win. Chicago fans plan a monument to Ansons if pennant comes. Cincinnati, Kansas City, Baltimore results noted. Fourth of July plans include free gas, arches, and half fare rail travel. A local altercation ends with a fine for interfering with an officer. A resident complains of a strong odor from a nearby hides facility.
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Boston
Burdock
Sutton
Richardson
Thompson
Detroit
Lynch
Ted Sullivan
Arundel
Washington
Phillies
Sanders
Schriver
Jerry Denny
Oaniert
Erry
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Boyle
Myers
Indianapolis
Healy
Daily
Battery
Getzein
Bennett
Wolverines
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Athletics
Kansas City
Louisville
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Spence
City Markets Weekend Prices and Mostly Steady Outlook
Saturday morning market brief notes little change across items with firm sugars and lower cheese. Lists from meats to produce and groceries include prices for pork, lard, butter, cheeses, poultry, vegetables, fruits, seeds, flour, cereals, dairy and drugs with local notes on market tone and a death notice for Lucy Berdel.
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California
New York
Americas
Limburg
Mammoth
Alaska
Timothy
Ariosa
Lion
Schnull & Krags
Tennessee
N.Y
N. Y
J. W. Ralph
Reedy Elevator
Ingalls Block
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Morton Win
Atlanta
T. C
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Republican State Committee
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Wallace
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LaPorte
Rochester
Staunton
Pr. McClure
Boone Grove
Kokomo
Pennsylvania Road
Et. Wayne
Warsaw
Michigan City
Crawfordsville
St. Mary’s School
Richmond
Tipton
Charles Timm
Coolspring
LaPorte County
Geo. Tucker
John Rick
Jake Campbell
Connecticut
Batey
Muncie
Amanda Baker
Lafayette
Covington
Rhodes
Harry Fringer
Hadley
Taneytown
Charles Schan
Rockville
T. J. Andrews
Florence
W. Inderstreth
W. Davis
Crothersville
G. W. Looney
Rushville
W. Horner
Kelso
P. Gaston
Arcadia
P. Brosier
Marion
J. Kuntz
Youngstown
P. W. Turley
Worthington
A. H. Kassens
Sandusky
M. Harpner
Pennyville
Sursted
Walker
Lamb
Harrison’s Bank
Pletcher
Sharpe
Denison House
Financial Committee
Marer
Health Board
South and
Meridiansis
Berdel
Lucy
Beatty St
First German Reform Church
Alabama St
Eruen
C. Schrader & Brother
East
Washington Street
North
Pennsylvania Street
BE. H. Eldridge & CO
Alabama and
Maryland
Salvey Lear
Japan
THE
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
Bates Mouse Brock
Fast Wash Lington Street
India
Pa & BE
C. M. Rasghig
East Washington Street
Geo. H. Chapman
G. A
Cary McPharson
J. W. Loucks
Central Christian Church
Delaware
Chiists
E. J. Gantz
Pasar
J.B. Smith
Lattl
Mississippi
Mississippi-st
HK. Market-st
Occidental Hotel
Foster's Restaurant
Talbott
Washington St
N. Pennaylys
Ohio
N. Ilinois
St. Clair
Taouy
Penn
Sue
West Washingtont
Braden’s Block
W. Michigan
N. Alabamia St
P. S
N. B
Harrison Club
F. Bowers
Talbott Block
Ind
Bingham
Thendianapolis National Bank
United States Depository
Oddfellows
Hal
TuEo
P. Haven
Pres
H. Latham
O. G. McCosts
Prof
McComb & Co
Circle St
Indianapoli
W. R. Watson
West Maryland
St. P. Si
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