Indiana's Weekly Record: Legislature Organized in Democrat Control
The January session opens with Democrats holding power in both houses. Mason Niblack elected Speaker, Tom Newkirk clerk. Cox presides in Senate and A G Smith clerk. Republicans challenged Robertson for lieutenant governor. graft and contested seats lurk. Gov. Gray’s message attacks boodlers. Hovey prepares to assume office with inauguration events planned. Special election for Hovey’s unexpired term set for Jan 29. Gleanings note local facts from across Indiana, with many small items of interest.
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Indianapols, Inc
Mason J. Niblack
Knox
Tom Newkirk
Bush
Senate
James F. Cox
Morgan
A.G. Smith
Jennings
Dogen
Robertson
Chase
House
Johnson
Wayne
Green Smith
McDonald
Marion County
DeMotte
Lake-Porter
Tom Wood
Spencer County
Indianapolis
Hovey
G. V. Menzies
Indiana
Union
Democratic Party
Gray
Governor Hovey Attacks Dudleyism in Indiana Politics
Indiana Governor Hovey delivers inaugural address condemning election fraud and political corruption. He calls for revised election laws with voter registration, lifetime disenfranchisement for vote-buying, penalties for campaign fundraising, and bans on combines and monopolies. He also targets the schoolbook ring and urges enforcement of reforms.
Mechanical wonder sold for 525 in Grayville
J Hi Thompson bought from a West Salem German named Lawrence a 400 piece gunarmy representation with moving cavalry artillery infantry and 62 marching musicians. The wind driven by candles powers the figures and most work was done with a pocket knife. Lawrence spent a year building it.
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Grayville Independent
J. Hi. Thompson
West Salem
Lawrence
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Calvin Cook
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Sol Sampson
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Marcus Vorney
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Dr. Mullen
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John C Wolf
Clarke County
Charlestown
Steuben County
H. M. Sweetser
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Texas
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Olney
George Smith
Hardin
Pope
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Henry Hunspon
Joan Corbin
Tus Hugo House
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Richards’ Mill
G. W. Warren
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