Indiana Republicans Anticipate State Convention Outcomes
Indiana's Weekly Record reports the Republican committee set a Sept. 10 state convention after a Thursday meeting. The absence of candidates and the 10th district’s trouble loom large as managers expect a Democratic majority on joint ballot, with 6 in the senate and 2 in the house likely. Railroad property value rises to $69,762,676 with total state tax $83,715.20. Lake leads at $4,055,800 followed by Marion and Laporte.
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Laporte
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Switzerland
Ohio
Democratic Congressional Conventions Edge of Battle in Indiana
Evansville July 25. Democratic district committee met and called the Congressional convention for August 21 at Cannelton. Each county gets one delegate per 100 Democratic votes in 1888. A concurrent convention will name circuit judge and prosecutor candidates for Vanderburgh and Posey. Posey and Vanderburg judges' delegates foresee a big clash with rival cliques. outlook for a solid Republican-free delegation to the next legislature appears favorable among Democrats.
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Mt. Vernon
Spencer County
Republican Ticket at Harrison Home Breaks Up
In Indianapolis Indiana on July 30 reports say the Republican local ticket is breaking up. Col Eli Lilly the leading nominee for the legislature withdrew last Monday and C L Holstein may follow. Judge Howland remains a noted strong man but his Democratic leaning decisions alienate party allies. Lilly cites the secret ballot law as causing Republican decline. Harrison’s unpopularity is blamed by many as a major factor.
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Perilous Position on Ohio Falls Bridge
Conductor Chas Wood of the Jeffersonville Madison & Indianapolis road had a narrow escape when a ladder failed as his freight train crossed the bridge over the Ohio Falls. He grabbed an iron brace and dangled about 100 feet above the falls until fellow trainmen arrived and hauled him to safety as the train passed.
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Parrett Opponent Nominated in Local Republican Convention
Fransville July 24 The FM B A Republicans met in convention and nominated J S Wright of Spencer county for Congress. J W Wartmann of Evaville was his chief competitor and Lark Wasson of Gibson for State senator over H T Barrett. Managers expect endorsement by district regular Republicans. Both Wright and Wasson are strong Republicans who could draw Democratic voters next November.
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Fish Hook Found In Crawfordsville Boy’s Side
Florean McFeely a 12 year old in Crawfordsville has suffered months of pain before doctors removed a fish hook embedded under his skin. A physician made the incision and extracted the hook after the father noticed a dark hard object beneath the flesh. The exact origin remains a mystery.
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Crawfordsville
Vast Indiana ore claim near Broad Ripple area
Reported discovery of valuable iron ore about 60 acres near Broad Ripple ten miles north of Indianapolis. Ore analyzed in Noblesville and Indianapolis shows 65 percent purity with Indianapolis buyers offering 45 dollars per carload for the white sand beneath.
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Blaine's Free Trade Shot Sparks GOP Tensions
Washington dispatch notes internal Republican strife as Secretary Blaine opposes the tariff push and hints at Democratic alignment. Western conventions reject McKinley, Congress debates apportionment timing, and Fisk-like vote-buying appears in Indiana. A protracted tariff clash risks budget shortfalls and party cohesion. A pension bill for ex-slaves proposes $776.32 million in year one.
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Census fraud forces redoing in Minneapolis and St Paul
The census at Minneapolis and St Paul was so stuffed with fraud that the whole job had to be done over again. The Republicans of Tennessee nominated Lewis Baxter for governor. Wyoming orders first state election for September 11. Minnesota high tariff Republicans renominate Gov Merriam. Colorado population about 400000. New York City reports leprosy case. Salt Lake City population 45025.
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