State Capital notes on reformatories and a murder case
Special to the Register reports on Indiana reformatories for women and girls near the deaf and dumb institute and the blind asylum. It details inmate counts, ages, and outcomes, plus a murder trial at Marion County Court-House involving a Kentucky man named Jeter. The piece also notes broad Democratic victories in Hartford, Chicago, East Saginaw, Detroit, and Leavenworth and a possible Florida trip for the president.
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Dorsey in Star-Route Trial Draws Religious Debate
The Star-Route trial draws record crowds as ex-Senator Dorsey testifies with dark goggles and a bouquet. Ils discussions with Merrick and Ingersoll spotlight religion versus law, while Col. Ingersoll mocks past barbarism and Merrick defends the law. Kellogg and other politics append further suspense.
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Four Queens Fight Over Poker Pot Worth Thousands
In a Philadelphia hotel near the Union League, a draw poker game involved members from Philadelphia Social Art and Union League clubs. Thomas Scott held four queens and raised to $30,000, while John Tucker lampooned a drawn hand into a straight flush. Tucker won about $54,000 as Scott tried a bluff.
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Curious Local Drift From the State and Neighborhood
A digest from Gibson and White counties notes flood recovery in Gibson County Indiana with fences rebuilt and stock law opposition. Illinois White County reports a wreck on the Wabash at French Creek Bridge, cemetery flooding, and a surge in industry at Grayville. Local crime and oddities include a jewelry dodge in Fairfield, a pistol shooting near Muntingburg, and a $400 silver coin deposit recovered in New Albany.
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Griffin's Station Notes of the Day 1888
Bethel area news reports continued wet weather raising river fears and a possible overflow. Easter services at St. Wendel draw locals while a temporary bridge is built across the Big bayou at Sycamore ford for Texas residents. Uncertainty over smallpox and a liquor man from Evansville visits Griffin. John Dixon buys eighty one acres for four thousand sixteen dollars. fundraising clothing for flood relief arrives but may exceed needs. Trade is dull and local assessor Sears surveys wealth and dog counts. school remains in session.
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Grayville
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James Walker
Wesley Stevens
Henry Sears
Mt. Vernon
Silenry
City election yields Democratic sweep in Evansville
Report from Evansville details a large Democratic victory with Bridwell winning mayoral race by 409, and council seats tilting 8 Democrats to 4 Republicans. The article notes Republican hopes dashed, heavy Black voter impact, and nearby city results showing broad Democratic gains. Also mentions the Polar Star disaster, Michigan judicial defeats for Republicans, and other state news.
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