New Harmony Dispatches World Fair and State Results
The issue reports Grant and Gaba elected to lead the World’s Fair Commission. Texas's governor race results show a Democratic majority of 101,719, with New York Senatorial shifts from Kernan to Platt and Dawes and Jones reelected. Indiana loses a House seat. Tennessee and West Virginia votes favor Republicans. Local items mention Ingersoll’s funeral, South Carolina cotton damage, California cotton trials, and Pennsylvania legislative caucus splits.
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Texas
T. C. Platt
Rep
Kernan
Dem
New York
Sam. J .R. McMillan
Mioasouta
Henry L Dawes
U.S
Massachusetts
Charlies W. Jones
Bem
United States
Florida
Thomas F. Bayard
Delaware
Walker
United States and Territories
Maine
Cox
Indiana
Erie
Bob Ingersoll
West Virginia
Jackson
California
Arizona
Harriabargaaya
Pennsylvania
Washington
McDonald
Josephine F. Barnard
Mre Barnard
John Sherman
Treasury Department
China
San Francisco Examiner
Pacific Coast
Indiana Legislature Chooses United States Senator Harrison Wins
Both chambers voted today for United States Senator in Indiana. Senate tally shows Harrison with 22 votes, Gray 23, De La Matyr 2, Hartigan 57, Gray 39, De La Matyr 1. Joint session to complete Marrion’s election to morrow.
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Indiana
United States
Senate
Harrison
Gray
de la Matyr
Henien
Hartigan
Seasion
Marriaon
Morrosy
Sara Bernhardt Under Pulpit Backlash In Press Battle
The Cincinnati Gazette attacks Sara Bernhardt over alleged private life issues, noting reports about a son from a past relationship. It questions the double standard of society and pulpit crusades while the theater star vows to defend herself through libel suits and public denials.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Sara Bernhardt
Sara
Cuite
Fibel
Studebaker Wages Cut After Election Bulldozing Urged
Indiana based Studebaker Brothers faced criticism for tactics allegedly scaring workers about wage cuts or job loss if Hancock won. After the election their men’s wages were reduced by twenty five percent. The piece urges Democrats to withhold support for the Studebaker wagon in response.
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Studebaker Brothers
Indiana
Hancock
Studebaker
Weather Prophet Vennor Once Worked in Ralston Factory
Fragmentary note states Vennor, a weather prophet, once worked as a laborer in an xx factory at Ralston New York. The remark implies a reason for his sharp conjectures about weather patterns.
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Vennor
Ralston
New York
Golden Dramatic Troupe Thrills Fort Worth Crowd
The Golden Dramatic Troupe arrives in Fort Worth to a large welcome. Tickets sell out for standing room only as profits rise and the troupe’s popularity grows. The piece notes a February Ballou’s Monthly feature on Greece and the continued adventure tale The Crimson Trail, with subscription details for Thames & Talbot’s magazine.
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Golden Dramatic Troupe
Texas
Fort Worth
Goldens
Root
Golp-En
New Harmony
Ballou
Greece
Thames & Talbot
Hawley Street
Boston
Mass
Indiana Democratic Split Over McDonald Vote
In Posey and Gibson counties State Senator V Menzies and Representative Joan Watt backed Senator McDonald in the caucus. Opponents of McDonald and supporters of Gray drew sharp condemnation from the Democratic party, with The Evansville Courier criticizing the party’s intelligence for any compliment toward Gray over McDonald.
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V. Menzies
Posey
Gibson
Joan Watt
McDonald
Gray
Democratic Party
Evaneville Courier
Democratic Party of
Indiana
Isaac P. Gray
Joshra E. McBunap
Postmaster’s Horse Runs Wild Through Town
A horse belonging to the town postmaster bolted last Wednesday while attached to a sleigh. Three ladies aboard escaped before the vehicle crashed into a ditch, leaving the sleigh damaged and the horse roaming until captured. No injuries reported. only minor property damage.
Glorious Climate Sparks Extreme Temperature Swing
The article recalls a rapid weather shift from 49 degrees above to 6 below just ten hours after a forecast of thaw and clear river ice. It labels the climate as glorious despite the abrupt cold snap and notes the unusual air movement.
Congressmen From Other States Cited Over Documents
A speaker blames external Congressmen for missing public documents and questions the local Representative. The remark hints at intra party tensions and suggests a sentiment that the district’s official is not serving the public.
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Congress
Ice Creepers Sold For Safe City Walking
Slippery sidewalks make walking hazardous this week and residents are urged to obtain ice creepers. Available at HK. F. Owen & Co. hardware store to improve grip on ice and improve safety during winter conditions.
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Messrs. HK. F. Owen & Co
Illinois Congressman Towns HEND praised for funding bill work
The writer thanks Hon. R W Towns Hend of Illinois for Congressional documents and notes that Dick contributed solid effort on the funding bill.
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R. W. Towns Hend
Illinois
Captain Caarrin Struggles With Fever Again
Capt. L. Caarrin appeared worn from illness this week showing signs of the ongoing fever battle and frail condition as he returns to duties.
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Capt. L. Caarrin
Black Eagle Mining and Milling Firm Buoys Hope in Colorado
Vincennes capitalists back the Black Eagle Mining and Milling Company in Custer county Colorado. Shafted to 72 feet with a 122 ounce per ton mill output, the claim lies between Baysick and Pay Well mines. TJ Martis leads the incor porators. stock sold at the Grand Hotel as interest developing. Dr TL Smith presides, JL Johnson treasurer. E F Owen offers investment details.
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Black Eagle Company
Vincennes
Baysick
Pay Well
Colorado
T. G Martis
Grand Hotel
Black Eagle Mining and Milling Company
TL. M. Smith
JL. Johnson
Vincennes Daily Commercial
Scenic artist Winn H Crisp wed in New Harmony
Winn H Crisp, famous for Union Hall scenery, married on the 10th mnet to Mises BE Skinner of New York Witt. His wife now with the Stuart Dramatic Combination, which plans a New Harmony appearance soon. Crisp jokes about formerly being a masher, now reformed and less dangerous.
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Winn
H. Crisp
Union Hall
Mnet
Mises BE. M. Skinner
New York, Witt
New Harmony
Wife
Juvenile Prize Draw at Mesars Thrall and MumForp
The drawing for juveniles occurred last Wednesday evening at the store of Mesars, THRALL & MumForp. Major prizes awarded include a Tool Chest to Aleen Owen, a Doll to Maup Myers, and a Locomotive to Annie Armstrong, with three other prizes a set of dishes a stove and a safe yet unclaimed.
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Mesars, Thrall & MumForp
Aleen Owen
Maup Myers
Annie AgmMstrong
Negretto Dramatic Troupe and Bennett Family Erase Band Break Up
The Negretto Dramatic Troupe and Bennett Family Erase Band have split in Tennessee. The troupe and band have separated and travel in opposite directions, reflecting the precariousness of show life without strong backing.
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Negretto Dramatic Troupe
Bennett Family
Tennessee
Musical Guild to Debut With Promising New HarMony Concert
The Musical Guild, recently formed in New Harmony, will give their first concert tomorrow evening at Union Hall. The program promises a rich treat, and the venue should be crowded with eager attendees.
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Musical Guild
New Harmony
Union Hall
Thaw May Return as Mercury Dips Below Zero Again
The report notes a thaw persisting into press time last evening with uncertainty about a repeat of last week’s pattern. It warns readers that temperatures could drop below zero again before the paper reaches them, signaling unsettled winter conditions.
Mr F O Fitton Visits Evanaville on Business
Mr F O Fitton traveled to Evanaville this week on business. Local papers misrender his name, repeatedly bungling the spelling and presentation of Frank’s initials.
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F. O. Fitton
Evanaville
Frank
New York 1881 Diary Notes on Undertakers and Telegraphs
Special to the Register from New York January 14 1881 recounts a lively mix of civic oddities. It covers the first annual meeting of associated undertakers jokingly called cheerful foes amid seaborne and financial ironies, Long Island railroad plans by Austin Corbin, oyster famine and sea wall repairs, pioneering buoy technology, Jay Gould’s telegraph dominance, and capital punishment debates.
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Register
New York
Austin Corbin
Long Island
Coney Island
Manhattan Beach
Oriental
India
Brown
Light House Service
Charleston
S. C
Syren
Wall Street
Jay Gould
Vanderbilt
Jay
The
Hudson
Jim Keene
David M. Stone
Journal of Commerce
Staten Island
Trinity Church
St. Paul's Chapel
Washington
Hulda
Ravix
Minor injuries after Tuesday’s stumble spree
Several persons, both sexes, were brought to rest after losing footing last Tuesday. No serious injuries were reported beyond a few jarring impacts, as the crowd recovered from the slip sequence.
Weather Tempts Remembrance Of Unkept Promises For Wood
A harsh spell has readers recalling neighbors who pledged to bring timber for payment on their paper but did not follow through, leaving households awaiting supplies and wondering about broken promises during tough weather.
Masquerade Ball Prospects Forecast For February Twist
Manager Twigassue predicts strong interest for a large masquerade ball on February 22. Citizens are urged to prepare costumes and attend.
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Twigassue
Dr A Bronne Receives Newport Thanks For Favors
A Newport Kentucky recipient named Dr A Bronne is thanked for substantial favors. The note expresses gratitude and appreciation for assistance received from the Newport area.
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Dr. A. Bronne
Newport
Lippincott Axes Sold For One Dollar Each
Hardware store H. FF. Owe & Co. offers Lippincott axes at one dollar apiece, highlighting a clearance or promotional pricing event.
Diplomacy in session as Conkling and Blaine clash
The Philadelphia Times notes Conkling and Blaine are not speaking, asking how Conger would act on the Foreign Affairs Committee. It suggests he would shock diplomats who keep thoughts hidden and contend that diplomacy faces a severe test.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Conkling
Blaine
Conger
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Talleyrand
Stephens Says South Welcomes Northern Settlers
Representative A. H. Stephens of Georgia told an Atlanta Constitution reporter that the South welcomes Northern men and Yankees. He insists the prevailing opinion that the South avoids Northern settlement is a mistake and urges honest thrifty citizens to move south.
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A. H. Stephens
Georgia
The
Atlanta Constitution
Stephens
Motion to buy Washingtons sword for ten thousand dollars
A proposal before Congress suggested purchasing General Washingtons sword for ten thousand dollars. The speaker asked why not make a facsimile for about fifty dollars and hire Louisiana witnesses to swear to its authenticity.
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Congres
Waablington
Louisiana
The Duke of Aosta Widower With Three Sons
The duke of Aosta once king of Spain now lives in Turin and is a widower with three young sons.
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Aosta
Spain
Turin
Congressman Newberry Leads Thirty Five Mining Firms
Congressman Newberry is president of thirty five mining and manufacturing concerns.
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Newberry
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