Indianapolis Riot and Tariff Debate Across Nations
The Herald reports on a city election riot in Indianapolis, and coverage includes a Dublin funeral, a Cooper Union meeting with Grover Cleveland and Gov. Hill, plus tariff criticisms of McKinley. It notes U S diplomatic salaries, a Welsh made McKinley button, and Boulanger in Richmond. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette faces a libel case over Campbells’ finances.
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New York City
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Irony of Fate as Ingalls Denies His Name
The Indianapolis Journal notes the irony that ex Senator Ingalls denied being the famed senator in Kansas City. It recalls his past defiance against purchased credentials and cites his blunt critique of political corruption. The piece rails at his rhetorical self-contradictions amid a Kansas farmers’ wrath.
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Grant Tribute at Army of the Tennessee Banquet
Henry Watterson in Chicago at the Army of the Tennessee meeting paid tribute to General Grant praising his simplicity integrity and courage. He recalled Grants last illness and the heroic struggle to provide for wife and children. The speech closed with a call for peace and unity as the South and North seek reconciliation. The Courier-Journal added a quip about a rabbit’s foot for President Harrison.
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Chicago
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Palmer House
Grant
Mystic Sea
Flea epidemic noted as city official cites missing treasurer
A city official warns of a flea outbreak while a treasurer vanishes. The scene shifts to light exchanges about domestic matters and engagements, ending with a flirtatious quip about love at second sight and a man who “saw” her for the first time later.
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Washington Star
Puck
Contrast of Hope and Doubt in Poetic Reflection
A selection of short verse and quips contrasts faith and despair, with Sarah Bolton’s moral couplet on perception of goodness and doubt, a light verse about a bean reference, and assorted syndicated quotes from papers like the Boston Transcript and Indianapolis News, reflecting varied editorials and humor.
Venus Equinox Promises Severe Weather Warnings
Atmospheric notes predict an equinox of Venus bringing dangerous storms within ten days and a celestial alignment on the 22nd involving Olean Mercury Venus and the moon that could yield snow sleet and frost. Venus then rises as the brightest evening star in the Southwest with a pale white light.
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Georgia editor chants hymn line to fund raise and is expelled
A Georgia editor caused a stir in church by shouting a line from a hymn about putting down their dollar and subscribing to fund the paper. He was expelled from the service without a chance to collect donations.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Infant daughter of stove merchant dies after spider bite
The infant daughter of Thos. Davidson, a stove merchant, was bitten on the finger by a spider. Initial warning signs were ignored, but swelling and blood poisoning developed, leading to the child’s death several days later.
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Joint Ohio Gubernatorial Debate Draws 20000 in Ada
In Ada Ohio a northwestern town hosted a massive joint debate between Major McKinley and Governor Campbell drawing over 20000 visitors. Crowds filled the fair grounds with cadets and locals cheering as the candidates spoke on tariffs silver and economic policy.
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