Republicans suffer defeat as voters dismiss submission issue
The Indiana election analysis notes Republican defeat across counties, with Ward and Lamb winning their districts by sizable margins. It argues submission and prohibition played little part while voters blamed fiscal excesses, taxes, patronage, money power, and bossism in government, deeming the party unworthy of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heisman
Orth
Peirce
DeMotte
Tippecanoe County
Judge Ward
Montgomery County
Lamb
Indianapolis Journal
Republican Party
Public defense of allegations against Demaree in election matter
The Star defends publishing evidence against W. S. Demaree, stating charges were public minded and aimed at exposing corruption. The paper asserts it cannot be bribed by patronage and will defend against any outrages by public officials, maintaining Demaree’s guilt is measurably supported by the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
W. S. Demaree
Demaree
Democratic Congress
Columbus Democrat
Republican Party
Hubbell
Wepauliean Party
Lafayette Dispatch
Smyrna Township Campaign Watchdog Targets Bribe Tactics
The notice honors Mr. Tooman Neaville and his political workers for their work in Smyrna during the campaign and condemns a blond political figure who boasted of voting influence for pay. Citizens are urged to denounce any practice of selling political influence or territory for money and fight such blatherskites vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooman Neaville
Smyrna Township
Smyrna
Cameron Denounces Republicans Over Pennsylvania Defeat
Smon Cameron blasts the Republican defeat in Pennsylvania saying the party erred by listening to rebel factions. He calls for a harsher, uncompromising stance, declares traitors must not be coddled and urges no explanations or defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smon Cameron
King
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
McGregor Emerges Popular Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
Election results in the district show John McGregor gaining strong support from voters. His ward, long a Republican stronghold, delivered a handsome majority and he would have likely won earlier if his name had appeared with the Independent ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKregor
McGregor
Moon Atmosphere Suggested by Astronomers
Astronomers report observations implying a lunar atmosphere as faint clouds drift across the moon and Plato valley glows in telescope sighting though sunlight cannot reach it. They caution that these phenomena may still arise from Earth’s atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato
The Ticket
County officers face scrutiny as voters weigh the people’s representatives. James Hill is praised for qualifications and independence, Copeland seen as bright but young, Crozier and Graham trusted despite old-ring ties, Demaree branded dishonest, Wagner favored, and commissioners regarded. the appeal urges rejection of ring methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hill
Hill
Jefferson County
Copeland
J. H. Crozier
W. P. Graham
Graham
W. 5
Demaree
Babes
Republican Party
Boss Tweed
Tammany
Jesse Wagner
Bribery Case Delayed Without Crozier Affidavit
Last week reports allege an election day bribery case with no affidavit against Mr J H Crozier. Only Ned Coyle faced an affidavit by Thomas Farrell. The case before Commissioner C A Korbly was postponed due to the prosecuting witness absence. Coyle claims no involvement in attempting to corrupt Farrell’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Crozier
Ned Coyle
Thomas Farrell
C. A. Korbly
Coyle
Farrell
Campaign praise for Capt. J A Abbott chairman of county committee
The author commends Captain J A Abbott for his earnest and faithful work directing the Democratic County Central Committee during the recent campaign. The note praises the hard work and time required to manage a county campaign and acknowledges those who have borne the responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wei
J. A. Abbott
Democratic County Central Committee
People’s Independent
Lord Favors Those With Most Tickets in the Box
In Ripley County Journal style the saying jokes that the Lord favors those who win the most in the boxing contest metaphor. The item notes a contrast with Jefferson where the Lord and Jay Hubbell are said to side with the biggest winners in the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Ripley County Journal
Ripley
Jefferson
Jay Hubbelt
Campaign ends as Sete elected amid seaside revelry
The campaign concludes with Sete chosen amid festive mood and spectators recalling the Ring boys performing the dance the racket, celebrated for weeks of public fun.
Beaver and Don Dormant in Pennsylvania Winter Quarters
Report notes that Dox Anneron and associates have a beaver in Pennsylvania in winter quarters without a dam. Townspeople declared that Beaver and Don were not weighed or observed as active, indicating inaction or quiescence for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anneron
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Don
Selleck heirs add Blackwell land to Madison farm
C. F. and J. B. Selleck have purchased twenty acres of land from N. W. Blackwell and added it to their farm near North Madison, expanding their holdings and improving the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
J. B. Selleck
Paap
N. W. Blackwell
North Madison
Butler Victory Recalled in Ragged Political Rhetoric
A fragment from a Republican region tirade cites General Benjamin F. Butler as the victor in Massachusetts on the seventh, while mocking him as the same person who stole spoons, reflecting sharp partisan sentiment across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Butler
Massachusetts
California and Missouri election results dominate statewide returns
Election tallies show Democrats sweeping California offices and retaining majorities in state and federal seats. Pattison leads for governor with statewide margins, while the Legislature leans Republican on joint ballot. Missouri also reports Democratic gains in both chambers and key statewide offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Belford
Congress
Senate
Assembly
New Jersey Legislature Result Reports Narrow GOP Lead
The New Jersey House will be 33 Democrats 2 Independent Democrats and 25 Republicans with Democrats poised for a possible three to seven seat majority on the ticket. Gluck wins Governor by seven to ten thousand as Republicans gain 59 seats while Democrats, Independents, and Greenbackers split the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneman
Estes
Prohibition
Jefferson City
Senate
House
Delaware
Stockley
Seere
Congress
Martin
New Castle County
Lenate
Gluck
Melville details Delong voyage and drift after separation
Melville testifies before the Jeanette Board about the separation from Delong’s party, the storm, and deciding to press on while Danenhower urged to stop. The account notes the Lena Delta discovery and debate over when to heave to, plus a Navy casket update and liquor seizure in Indian Territory tied to Army officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville
Jeannette Board
DeLong
Lena
Danenhower
Mellville
Hunt
St. Petersburg
Secretary of the Navy
Custom House
Orenburg
Harbor
Price
United States
Indian Territory
Department
Reform and fear alleged for Ring bosses
The quote suggests a belief that intimidation can reform the wicked and predicts three reforms by Ring bosses, implying a harsh approach to reform within organized crime leadership.
Indiana Congress Members By Districts Weigh Party Shifts
The list shows Indiana’s next Congress with nine Democrats and four Republicans. Democrats gain four seats as follows: Kreiner Cobb Stockslager Holman Matson Brown, Lamb Ward Wood Steele Lowry Calkins. Republicans Peelle and Steele hold seats in district seven and eleven respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John J. Kreiner
Thomas R. Cobb
S. M. Stockslager
William 8. Holman
C. C. Matson
Thomas M. Brown
Stanton J. Peelle
John E. Lamb
Thomas B. Ward
Thomas J. Wood
George W. Steele
Robert Lowry
William H. Calkins
State News Highlights From Indiana Headlines
The Columbus Herald plans a smaller edition after Monday. Fatalities include Charles Dickman of Batesville from a cannon explosion. James Wiley dies of delirium tremens in Green Castle jail. Bank robberies in Booneville, a child burned in Salem, and a lynchpin of local incidents from Frenchtown to Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Herald
Charles Dickman
Batesville
Morris
Scott County
William H. Malott
Salem
Daniel Miller
Kosciusko County
James M. Wiley
Greencastle
Joseph Woodard
Hendricks
Wm. Bradbury
Milford
Among Our Exchanges on Democratic Victory and Tariff Debate
A compilation of editorial takes from multiple papers praising the Democratic win in the recent election and critiquing Republican corruption and tariff policy. It notes calls for reform, warns of future political risk, and urges Democrats to pursue civil service reform and tariff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia News
Iowa amendments invalidated for improper journal entry
The Indianapolis News reports that Democratic managers discovered the proposed prohibitory amendments to the Iowa constitution were not properly entered on the journals of the house and senate. Without correct journal entry the amendments were void, invalidating their existence under the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
House
Senate
General Assembly
McDonald Urges Democratic Reform For 1884 Victory
The speaker argues the election outcome shows Democratic ascendancy and calls for Wise counsels and real reform. He demands tariff reduction to revenue levels, economy in government, and limits on federal interference in state affairs. He urges honesty and adherence to constitutional boundaries to gain public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Democratic Party
Wise
Congress
New York
Democrata
J. E. McDownaxp
Fort Wayne store sued for slander damages
Peter Kiser proprietor of a nation store in Fort Wayne is charged in the Circuit court with slander seeking $10,000 in damages from Clara Prill and her husband and from Mrs Ellen Parker and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kiser
Nation
Fort Wayne
Clara Prill
Ellen Parker
Woman Rescues Boy in Mid Ocean Aboard Hong Kong Steamer
Mrs G A D MacArthur Campbell formerly of Coonamble saved a four year old boy who fell overboard on a Hong Kong to Queensland voyage. She swam to the child without life buoy or removing clothing and kept him afloat until a boat was lowered. Both were rescued and escaped serious harm. The act followed by a stern warning to not alert the boy's mother. The scene occurred while the rest of the passengers dined and the vessel halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
James Wilkeson
Monrovia
Barnes
Shelbyville
Greencastle
Chas. Pfeffenberger
CU. A. Bristol
Jane Manning
Champion County
Ennsylvania
Sydney Morning Herald
G. A. D. MacArthur Campbell
Coonamble
Market Reports From The City November 15 1882
Market notes list various commodities with prices including flour wheat and oats. Entries mention Perfection Flour 8 60 per unit, Best Buffalo Slaughter, Best French Calf, City Calf Skins and Timothy mixed hay. It records prices by Patrick Wade and references retail and wholesale figures for staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leven
Patrick Hay
Timothy
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Herald
Madison
Ohio
Texas
Kansas
Nevada
Florida
Georgia
Missouri
Alabama
Michigan
Colorado
Louisiana
Arkansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
Tennessee
California
New Jersey
Connecticut
West Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Illinois
Virginia
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Rhode Island
the Evening Journal
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Hill
Mr. Ruger
Gen. Slocum
Pattison
John O. Wise
Massey
Eigty-Four
Bennett
Smite
Orendorff
Browne
Calkins
Steele
Peelle
English
Marion
Sterling
Adams
Farwell
Updegraff
Wilson
Anderson
Murphy
Weller
Frederick
Hasey
Powning
Arizona
G. H. Quray
W.B. Horton
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cate
Fussel
Democratic State Credit
Dearley
Greenbacker
Hawkins
Washington News
Tris
State News
The
Yogansport Daily News
Bragil
Arthur P. Hodge
Christian Church
Charleston
Frenchtown
Harrison County
Booneville
Jas. H. Cull
Boonville
Lawrenceburg Register
Vernon Banner
San Lucal
Ben Butler
Ben
Massachusettes
Ligioner
Frank Hurd
Toledo
Herald Enterprise
Indianapolis News
McDonald
Arthur
Vermont
Jeferson County
State of
Said County
Main Cross and
McIntyre Streets
Edward G. Niklaus
Commissioners
Commissioners’ Court
Fourth Ward
Main Cross Street
Broadway
Poplar Lane
City of
Ind
Peter Hertz
Circuit Court
James L. Vernon
Elizabeth Vernon
F. M. Grirrrru
H. B. Davison
East Main Cross St
Early Decay, Inc
King & CO
Indianapolis
C. Beers
Fourth Avenue
Benson
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Sfanigox
Tau Ph
Enone
Wade
Johnew N. O
N. Orleans
R. McKim & CO
Pittsburgh Coal
Ify -Junisia City
L. & Hides
Lewis
Aeasease Aos
Cincinnati
dabaSean Nevus
Aeenssees
Osenesenseeves
FOR
ATH
Rogers
J. A. Sherman
Gunilenen
Minter Hi
Sherman
Will
Market Streets
St. Lewis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!