The Sun and Indiana Politics in the Post Era
The Sun discusses Governor Gray and Indiana politics, citing the Washington Post questions about his past, Know Nothing ties, and possible party switch. It notes editorials in the Cleveland Press on political questions and predicts potential Chicago convention outcomes for Blaine Depew Gresham and Harrison, with caution about divisions within Indiana.
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New York
Chicago
Blaine
Empire State
Depew
Gresham
Frank Hiscock
Various Opinions and Notable Snippets From Indy Dailies
A collage of brief items and commentary touches on editor suicides, medical claims about Emperor Frederick's disease, political rumors about Sherman and Foraker, Judge Nash’s views on woman suffrage, and Governor Gray’s standing with eastern papers. Other notes mention B C & Q strikes, Detroit meetings, and local rental shortages in Indianapolis.
Fires Leave 400 Families Homeless in Harlan Romania
Four hundred families were made homeless by a fire in Harlan Romania. Greek and Italian fishermen quarreled at Athens injuring thirty people. Bishop O Dwyer warned Roman Catholics to stay away from the national league meeting in Dublin next Sunday. Wealthiest Moscow merchants were convicted of adulterating goods. one merchant was banished to Siberia for life.
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Dom Pedro
Matthew Arnold
Harlan
Roumania
Athens
O’ Dwyer
National League
Dublin
Moscow
Siberia
Political maneuvering amid 1880s party chatter in Chicago
In a political snapshot, John C Newis chases the Harrison boomlet through Washington and New York while Senator Hoar plans to present. Ben Butterworth backs John Sherman in Chicago, and Simon Cameron backs Gov. Alger for president. Land and Labor Club No.1 rejects the labor presidential ticket despite Cowdrey, the club’s president, serving as the vice presidential candidate.
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John C. Newis
Harrison
Washington
New York
Senator Hoar
Ben Butterworth
John Sherman
Chicago
Simon Cameron
Gov. Alger
Simon
Land and Labor Club No.1
Cowdrey
New York Letter Proposes Domesticated Animal Hospital
Henry Borgh Jr and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals outline plans for a city hospital with ambulances, electric euthanasia, and a life saving truck. The facility would treat dogs, cats, and other pets, offering free care to many and charging only when appropriate, with an anticipated $65,000 to $70,000 setup and a $35,000 initial vote.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Henry Borgh, Jr
Edison
Hewitt
Philadelphia
New York
The Proper Caper and Fashion Notes
Berry Wall's circle debates style while monogram bangles fade in fashion and photographs replace monograms. Progressive tennis parties pair players by lot across four outdoor courts. A Philadelphia drummer charms Omaha by wearing a live chameleon as a watch charm. The Aurora Gasolina Store advertises its offerings with Frank H. Selden as agent at 8 East Washington.
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Berry Wall
Lot
Philadelphia
Omaha
Aurora Gasolina
Frank H. Selden
East
Washington
Freezing Out Justice of the Peace Sparks Mandamus Fight
Indiana law requires a justice of the peace to serve until his successor is elected. County officials order Sheriff King to stop receiving Judkins prisoners, prompting mandamus action to test King’s authority and the magistrate’s power. The dispute follows changes to the county’s number of justices, and includes remarks about Senator Blackburn and Manderson in a separate digression.
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Indiana
Justice of the Peace
Judkins
King
Honey harvest math and farm theft in state notes
A Kansas farmer notes the heavy effort required to yield a pound of honey from clover with 62 000 clover leafs deprived of nectar and 3 750 000 bee visits. A thief stole John Cooper's newly planted fruit trees near Abilene during the night. George F Knapp of South Bridgton Mo boasts of his two year old heifer that recently birthed three calves, two red and one white, all male.
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John Cooper
Abilene
Kansas
George F. Knapp
South Bridgton
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