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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1879
Page
1
A bill in preparation aims to create minority representation in the U S House by districting states after the next census. Voters would select up to three or two candidates in five or three member districts to allow minorities to win seats alongside majorities. The plan seeks to end solid delegations and reduce one party dominance.
The Evansville Journal criticizes local management and tastes in entertainment. It argues Evansville may never become a first class show-town unless more refined dramatic offerings replace blood and thunder acts. Martin Golden spent much time and money educating audiences to a higher standard, but enthusiasm remains limited.
The famous New York detective Golden, noted as brother to Martin Golpeen, tracked and captured Conyngham in Rio de Janeiro after passing through Holland England Spain Peru. Golpeen previously recovered funds from Bansept swindle in England. Forgeries total about 300000 dollars.
The January sessions in Marion county courthouse saw Senate officers chosen by lieutenant governor Gray and House leadership by Democratic caucus. Contested seats and committee appointments followed as the governor urged reforms including militiamen compensation and statewide redistricting.
The notes discuss Gray and National leaders failing to align with Republicans and outline a special apportionment committee member, Menzies on key committees. It cites Governor Williams calling for economy and hints at taxpayer impact. It endorses a redistricting bill as fair and constitutional, with past majorities suggesting partisan outcomes. It closes with a book advert for The American Young Folks.
A Springfield resident escaped serious injury when a bullet struck a thick pad and failed to hit the woman. Police are investigating the shooting, looking for a suspect and motive.
A report alleges Georgia paid for the registration and mobilization of 20,000 Democratic voters. The claim centers on efforts to boost turnout among minority communities ahead of elections.
The New York Sun reports Marshall Jewell, former Minister to St Petersburg and late Grant Cabinet member, is pursuing a Senate seat in Connecticut. Lincoln reportedly commented on Jewell's character, noting his refinement but suggesting a harsher image would reveal little substance.
The notice argues for abandoning the Government tobacco monopoly in Great Britain to provide employment for inland workers out of work. It frames the move as a remedy for unemployment and a shift toward liberalizing tobacco cultivation.
The third meeting of Harmony Township Teachers Institute will be held February 1st, the first Saturday of the month. Teachers listed beside their names will discuss the scheduled subjects.
A summary of speakers at a conference on teaching methods includes MR RIGHT on reading lesson structure from McGuffey's Third Reader, MR CRAWFORD on teaching long division to young pupils, MISS HOLLAND on needed recitation assistance, MRS PHILIPS on mental arithmetic training, MISS CARR on teacher authority beyond school grounds, and JOHN MOORE as Institute Chairman.
The latest New Harmony weather recap records a sequence from 12 below zero on Friday the 10th to 25 above on Saturday the 11th, a 37 degree swing in 24 hours. By Thursday dawn the thermometer hits 35 then drops to freezing, turning streets to glare ice and unsafe for pedestrians.
Thanks to Mr. Joan P. Nore of New Orleans for a copy of the 60 page report detailing receipts expenditures and work during the epidemic of 1878 with names of contributors and other information.
The text thanks Gro. 8. Green, the deputy auditor, for a statement of the January apportionment of funds to the township trustees and expresses gratitude for his many favors.
Alfred Banner, a Black man converted to Methodism in Jackson, Tennessee, believed he must reform gamblers. He stormed a fare room and fired at a dealer, killing him, before his mind reportedly broke under the obsession.
Hans Mukart, painter of The Entry of Charles X into Antwerp, is appointed professor in the special school for historical painting at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. The Orphans' Benefit Drawing is postponed to April 10 in Evanaville. tickets available from EK F Owen & Co.
Mr Gro Wheatcroft from Carmi hurried back fearing ice would not bear his sleigh and team. Washingtons birthdayFebruary 22 is marked in New Harmony with masquerade balls. A Senate panel seeks a $250000 museum in Washington, House may disagree. A five cent nickel is said to cost 125 and legalized for mine owners. Miss Lord Gardiner of Mount Vernon visited New Harmony. Alabama hires out convicts for $30000 profit. Lottery once used as school prizes in Boston half a century ago.
The text explains that French bakers keep loaves thin with thick crusts and bake until perfectly cooked. Heat quickly penetrates thin loaves stopping fermentation early and preserving sweetness, while larger loaves allow continued fermentation and reduce sweetness.
A humorous Posey county note from Soakeridge describes Snake Ridge as a high, rural area along Big Creek near Blairaville. It highlights local roads, coal mines, temperance, revival meetings led by Bro Meeks, sleighing and frolics, a large ball at James Wilkerson's house, and lively social life. The piece mentions fox hunting, the local Farm ersville string band, and a thriving school led by Mrs Betty Wilkerson.
An English schoolmaster asks what conscience means and a pupil responds with "A hinward monitor." He then asks what a monitor is and the pupil answers "A hironciad," showing witty misinterpretation in a classroom exchange.
A city council debate centers on taxing the 700 lawyers linked to St. Dante, a measure seen as unprofitable for the city and its residents while addressing the burden on the large legal class.
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