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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1888
Page
1
A long local column reports a heated clash at the Republican State committee HQ between State Auditor Carr and editor Christy of the World. It details alleged slurs, retaliatory language, and ensuing political reactions as Harrison prospects, Porter, and party factions maneuver across Indiana towns with bets, rallies, and rumor.
Reports from Illinois cover a river fire near Chicago’s stock yards caused by a match in polluted grease, destroying $500 in dockage. Other notes include Forest population shifts, Mt. Carmel liquor prescription law, Albion’s new paper Sun, and a Democratic glee club. Chicago census puts population at 802,651 with 5,000 anarchists, and Edwards county blackbird swarms.
A roundup of diverse items notes Frank T. Reid criticizes tariff and whisky in a Tennessee gubernatorial bid, rabbit bounty totals in an Australian colony, Blaine’s return to rally Maine, and various odds and ends from 19th century reportage. It mentions a New Haven artist selling a $1 bill for $900, a log of redwood struck 140 feet, Porterville heat, immigration figures, and anti-Chinese sentiment in San Francisco with calls to impeach Judge Sawyer and Judge Sabin.
Washington July 29 The Republican party in Congress is split over tariff policy. The Democratic house has enacted its pledge while the Republican senate caucuses and argues. A majority seeks a patchwork bill despite a faction led by Senator Sherman preferring inaction. If adjourned without tax reduction, an extra session may be called. Chief Justice Fuller was welcomed. Indiana rep Hovey weighs governor run. Tariff speeches surge, with Democratic literature circulating from headquarters. G W Steele contemplates governor bid as others fear re-election. Democratic HQ reports show everything favorable to their cause.
Additional local items note Tus Golden Dramatic Troupe wrapped two night run here and head to Mattoon for a 3 night stint. Mrs Mircuett, once a friend, died in Evansville, prompting condolences. A granary near town spilled 1,700 bushels wheat and 400 oats after heavy rain, with most grain recovered. Opera house program Saturday Aug 11 features Miss Julia Bennett, Bert Norman and songs, with 10c and 20c prices.
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