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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1888
Page
1
Mrs. Jane Ennis of Butler Switch faced a 6 foot black snake that coiled around her neck and body while she stood under a cherry tree. Her mother aided in killing the reptile. she fainted after reaching the house and remains critically prostrated, with fear for her life described as grave.
Chinatown in New York cheers Harrison for president. Chinese residents and leaders say they will vote for Benjamin Harrison, praising his stance on Chinese immigration. Estimates note about 40 local voters and 600 statewide, with merchants and laborers pledging support and a portrait hung in a Joss temple on Mott Street. Some leaders warn of labor voting divergence if Harrison’s record is misrepresented.
Report from Illinois highlights Republican dissent over Harrison and tariff policy with several merchants and officials pledging support for Cleveland. Notable quotes from Hutchinson Schwartz Stiles and others reflect a party split. Other items note robins found near Galena, Dixon waterworks seizure, Mt. Carmel railroad shop discontent, a jail sentence for election bribe acceptance, wire-light vandalism, a lightning fatality, county courthouse clock purchase, and local postmaster salaries and offices.
California voters face a sharp choice in a heated page one debate over anti Chinese policy and silver coinage. The Democrats urge a strong stance against Harrison in California citing his record on the Chinese question while Republicans warn of party destruction if Harrison is backed. Dems believe California could swing by wide margins given past anti Chinese sentiment.
Washington reports debt reduction to 113 million since 1887 and a monthly drop near 14.5 million. Treasury cash stands at 629,354. Sheridan on sea voyage. Indiana likely to go for Harrison by 5,000. Nevada prospects shift Democratic amid tariff reform. several Republicans favored for the tariff bill. New York sees Canvass notes on Cleveland defeating Harrison by large margins. Curtailed tariff critique and fiscal discourses accompany post office earnings of 38,498,721 for year to March 31, 1888.
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