Indiana Labor Shifts Tie Harrison Votes In Tight State
Indianapolis dispatch centers on Democratic prep for a hard Indiana fight after Harrison’s nomination. Democrats warn of Republican money and “soldier” rhetoric, while labor movement gains pressure across wards. Reports from Fort Wayne to Vincennes note local boosts to Cleveland sentiment, labor clubs, and anti Harrison activity amid floods, riots, and political rhetoric.
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Democratic State Committee
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le Morton
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Charles Schau
Mountpelier
Wood
Here
Salamonie
Vincennes
CoLumnos
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Bethany
Evansville
Cleveland
Thurman
Forming a Chinese Harrison Club in New York
A July meeting at 17 Mott Street drew about fifty prominent Chinamen as they formed a Harrison club to back the Republican ticket. Ling Fah presided, Wo Dong How was secretary, and speakers argued strong support for Harrison, citing protection for Chinese workers and opposition to the Irish in the Democratic party. A campaign collection raised $1527 for the effort.
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Whiting quits Republicans for Cleveland in tariff rift
Hoen L. D. Whiting of Illinois, long a Republican state senator, breaks with the party over tariff policy and declares support for Cleveland and Thurman. He criticizes current leadership for opposing tariff reform and notes his unchanged old issues. Also reports local items: Selby’s self poison death attempt, Sparta creamery output, DuQuoin coal, Mt. Carmel Catholic preference, 28 wives accusation, Olney bands, and Mt. Carmel voters counted.
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Harrison
Cleveland
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Lincoln
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Mt. Carmel
Olney
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Democratic Leaders Forecast Large Victory In Michigan
Michigan for Cleveland July 8. Democratic leaders are confident of a large fall plurality with estimates around 60,000 from enthusiasts. Prohibitionists may outpoll Republicans. A prominent Democrat predicts final totals: Democrat 195,000 Republican 185,000 Prohibition 50,000 Ind. Labor 10,000. Republicans are blue but hopeful.
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Presidential election forecast from a July 8 speech
A Republican observer in Washington predicts James G. Blaine will carry Indiana and Connecticut, break the solid South, but be beaten by Grover Cleveland. He argues Cleveland will win New York, New Jersey, Michigan, California, Nevada, and most Southern votes, totaling 216 electoral votes, with Harrison losing by 200,000 in the popular vote.
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Senators Prepare Sugar Tobacco Whisky Tax Cut Bill
The Republican senators, expecting the house to pass the Democratic tariff bill, draft a substitute reducing taxes on sugar tobacco and whisky while preserving monopoly features. Congressman Vance predicts Cleveland and Thurman win Connecticut easily. Congressman Springer forecasts Palmer's election as Illinois governor.
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Thurman
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Vote tallies show Republican lead in June congress race
Portland Oregon reports the official June election count. Republican 32,320. Democratic 25,613. Prohibition 1,974. Total 69,807. The gain over the prior vote exceeds 20 percent with Republicans up 6,321 and Democrats up 1,861 in immigration related shifts.
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Oak
California Republicans Reject Harrison Ticket in California
A Crescent City dispatch reports that at a Republican mass meeting Harrison’s Chinese policy votes were read and the assembly resolved by a large majority that no Harrison electoral ticket should be nominated in California this fall.
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Cal
Crescent City
Harrison
California
Beestung Hunter Dies After Bee Attack Near Ettrick
Henry Blodgett, a young man near Ettrick, WI, was stung by a swarm of bees after firing at them while hunting. The bees settled on him and he died within an hour.
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Fallus
Henry Blodgett
Ettrick
Vandever Not a Candidate as Harrison Victory Predicted
Washington July report states Congressman Vandever of California 6th district will not seek re election as Harrison's nomination locks in a Democratic win. last election majority was 55. Districts, parties, and dates noted.
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Washington, D.C
Vandever
California
Harrison
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