Indiana's Weekly Record Senates Belligerent Clash and Reforms
Indiana officials report a near clash in the Senate between Griffith and Johnson after a fiery speech. The piece notes Johnson's expected censure, reforms restricting the lieutenant governor, and various mileage fees. It covers Dudley investigations, Woods’ shifting stance, and political maneuvering around Harrison, Parrett, and the school-book ring, with broader labor and tariff comments.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Senate
Griffith
Switzerland
Johnson
Wayne
Logsdon
Spencer County
Bozeman
Posey
Boyd
Hamilton
House
Gov
Chase
Judge Woods
Dudley
The
Sentinel
Harrison
Woods
U. S
U.S
Bateman
Republican National Committee
Journal
Harrison-Dudley Organ
Chicago
Bro. Harrison
Parrett
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Dakota Nailed Down as Two States In Washington Debate
The article surveys Dakota Territory as a future North and South Dakota, noting population, wheat and corn crops, railroads, schools, newspapers, and banks. It highlights rival capitals Grand Forks and Fargo and mentions the region’s resources, including coal, gold mines, artesian wells, and the Black Hills. It also reports a January financial status showing a bankrupt territorial treasury and overdrawn general funds.
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Aberdeen
Dak
Minnesota
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Dakota
Washington
Iron Horse
Union
Indiana
South Carolina
New Jersey
Delaware
Maine
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
North
South Dakota
North Dakota
Congress
Missouri River
North Pacific B. A
Grand Forks
Fargo
Ijnite
BisMarch
Territorial Treasury
Lake Fire Near Decker South Of Vincennes Startles Town
A burning lake about a mile east of Decker, Indiana, ten miles south of Vincennes, emits a sulfurous odor and remains aflame at all hours. Residents report a steady blaze on the water surface, six inches high, with a purple glow at night. Natural gas or oil are suspected, but explanations vary as observers cannot extinguish the fire.
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Vincennes
Ind
Decker
Hell
White River
Political and General Notes From Our Special Correspondent
Washington notes from January report the House approving the admission bill for the Dakotas Montana Washington and New Mexico by 144 to 98 while the Senate passes the monopoly tariff bill 382 to 30. They predict a psalm singing era under Harrison and possible political fighting during the coming four years. Advices from Samoa say German warships fired on the American flag at Apia prompting a U.S. cruiser to protect American interests.
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Washington
D. C
House
Dakotas
Montana
New Mexico
Senate
Harrison
Indianapolis
Samoa
Apia
U.S
Illinois Legislature and Local News Roundup
The Illinois legislature sits with 204 members including 69 lawyers and professional men, 53 farmers, 26 merchants, and 10 editors, mechanics, or laborers. Senator Cullom was re-elected with 115 votes. A Spring Valley strike closes mines. workers idle and tariff talk rises. An 80 year old man and 66 year old woman wed in Nashville. Penitentiaries report a population decline of 224 in two years. Mt Carmel and Mt Vernon report societies and kindergartens. Chicago lists 381 voting precincts.
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Peru
Montgomery County
Brazil
Anderson
Terre Haute
Pike County
Evansville
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Laporte County
Harrison County
J.H. Niewedde
Jackson County
Muncie
Petersburg
Tipton
Hazleton
Scranton
Wood River Mills
Colorado
E. C. Walcott
U.S. Senate
United States
Santa Ana
Cal
James McMillan
Michigan
Kansas
Massachusetts
Manderson
Nebraska
Illinois
Cullom
J. M. Palmer
Spring Valley
John H. McElhanon
Elizabeth Purvess
Nashville
Illinois Penitentiaries
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Parrett and Posey Face Tight Race in Indiana Special Election
Evansville Indiana January 20 Democrats back Judge Parrett to fill Hovey’s term while Republicans nominate F B Posey. Both sides campaign hard for the January 29 vote with observers split over which county will swing and predictions varying on Parrett’s chance.
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James Carruthers
Steve Dugan
Carlisle
Carruthers
Ireland
Dubois County
John Norman
South Bend
Evansville
Map
Democratic District Committee
Judge Parrett
Hovey
Gil Stormont
D. C. Terry
Indianapolis
F. B. Posey
Mt. Vernon
Parrett
Posey
Vernon
Congress
Snakes and Pansies in Coles County Illinois
Winter mildness brings unusually active snakes with reports of large hauls. In Union township a dig yielded 123 rattlers up to 5 feet long and about 60 blacksnakes, with no copperheads found. Pansies continue blooming in many flower beds despite the season.
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Coles Co
Maroon
Inn
Union Township
Mason
Indiana Representative Proposes Hiatt Appointment
Mr Shively of Indiana introduced a resolution directing the House committees on accounts to report a bill appointing J W Hiatt to a $2000 per year post to arrange and preserve the preserved files in the clerk's document room of the House of Representatives.
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Washington, D. C
Shively
Indiana
House
J. W. Hiatt
House of Representatives
Local Items From Mt. Vernon District
Dave Jones from Mt. Vernon arranged to move about 20 000 bushels of corn from the Wabash. The river ran high this week but stood Wednesday morning without overflowing. Republicans in the township campaign actively with voters warned out. Dick Suntivay of Mt. Vernon visited on corn business.
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J.T. Adams
Clay County
John Alstott
Clarke County
Nora Bain
John
Alstott
Cart
Dave Jones
Mt. Vernon
Wabash
Tor
Dick Suntivay
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W. L. Douglas
Han W
Co. v. Slater
ISING
Gsey
Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger
New Harmony
John A. Wilhelm
Queensware, Glassware, &c
Armour
Owen Township
John Spees
Huntington
Kingsland
Cass Arnold
Crawfordsville
Perry County
Peter Kempf
Howard County
Creswell
Jefferson County
Vincennes Bar
Alabama
Noble County
John Bristol
New Albany
Columbia City
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