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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1884
Page
1
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Washington notes argue Blaine cannot win without New York and faces skepticism in West Virginia North Carolina Indiana and Wisconsin. Democratic prospects appear stronger in Indiana and Wisconsin shifts, while McDonald Bayard or Cleveland are named as capable Democratic contenders who could unite the nation in November.
A Chicago Herald analysis centers on John C. New as Indiana Republican chairman facing a riled party base from Posey county to Kankakee marshes. It portrays labor unrest, anti unions, and Democratic momentum, with predictions of a 29,000 statewide GOP defeat and calls to adapt strategy amid national issues and figures like Blaine and Cobb.
Col W W Dudley notes Blaine's vulnerabilities and Dillon era foes. Sherman withholds support, Blaine struggles in California and Ohio. Temperance factions doubt Calkins while Logan faces criticism over Chinese import votes. Evansville Journal questions Blaine’s military record as GOP organs rally behind the candidate.
At a meeting in New York presided by Carl Schurz an Executive Committee was appointed consisting of Carl Schurz Horace E Deming and EK with two more members to be added. They will prepare immediately a document addressed to Republican voters nationwide explaining why they should not vote for Blaine and Logan. A widely circulated circular was noted.
The 1884 U S wheat yield is expected to surpass any prior year with projections around 520 million bushels, about 160.9 million more than last year and 75 million more than the five year average. A large surplus remains and, barring European demand rise, prices are likely to stay low.
A test in Fargo North Dakota showed a traction engine pulling eight plows to till four inch sods, matching horse power in quality and exceeding twenty five acres per day. Proponents claim steam plowing could usher a new era in wheat farming by reducing plowing costs to under one dollar per acre.
In Vincennes last week Oliver Canfield fatally shot Mollie Gherkin after she refused marriage. He was jailed, but a mob then seized him, hanged him from a telegraph pole using a bell-card from an O. and M. locomotive after the victim died on Monday.
Democratic and Republican state conventions in Indianapolis and Indianapolis share details on gubernatorial nominees. Col. Sane P. Gray and Gen. M. D. Manson receive Democratic nominations while W. H. Calkins secures the Republican governor nomination. The piece notes soldier nominees, the party platforms, and public reaction to nominating choices amid a tense political climate.
In Santa Anapolis Indiana June 20 the selection of John New proprietor of the Journal as chairman of the State committee provokes strong opposition among Republican working men. The Times denounces the move as ruinous and claims New’s agents acted without consulting other candidates, risking the State ticket and possibly the national ticket. Also noted are Texas wool-growers seeking a 1887 world’s fair at Fort Worth.
News from Owensville reports the discovery of Elzina Skelton’s decomposed body in her single room cabin four miles west. An axe had struck her skull and the death appears to be a murder. Her husband had left home two weeks earlier and claimed she was visiting her mother far away. No suspect or motive yet identified.
Wheat opens at 80 to 55 cents as a large weekly harvest suggests record yields. The county normal in Toseyville closes to 2er while a new schoolhouse is planned for Blunt place Paint township. Floyd Foshee, 7, of Mt Vernon, severely injured after a horse kick. Total personal property up 195,270 in Mt Vernon since last year. Nelson-Cooper case settled with payment, while Sarah Wilson’s 5,000 damages suit against the county failed to reach a verdict 11 to 1 in plaintiff’s favor. Bridge over Big Creek at Grafton under repair supervised by Capt. Hugo.
The Mt. Carmel Republican reports a sparsely attended meeting Saturday night to form a Blaine and Logan club. J N Jaquess chaired, R T Wilkinson was secretary. Committees were named to select officers and recruit members, with about 50 names enrolled so far. The piece notes Republicans plan to mobilize days before the election.
Despite extensive wind and tornado damage to orchards, South Carolina’s fruit crop is expected to be the state’s largest in ten years. Cherries, peaches, plums and berries are flooding markets as melons near harvest. Farmers cheer cotton and plantation growth, though cool nights have delayed cotton growth.
The Princeton Clarion reports a man sold two dray loads of folding chairs on the steels Tuesday. He retailed them at ninety cents each in the morning and later dropped to seventy five. The article argues that even half that number could not be sold by regular furniture dealers, citing Barnum's motto that American people must be swindled.
Official statistics indicate Ireland's population has fallen to 5 million and pauperism rises. Discontent grows across the country as emigration spikes. In 1883, 108,714 people emigrated, well above the ten year average of 64,214.
The national monument at Washington will be the world's loftiest structure when finished, surpassing Cologne Cathedral towers at 524 feet 11 inches, Hamburg St Nicholas tower at 473 feet 1 inch, and St Peter's Cupolo at 469 feet 2 inches.
Heavy rain in Marian Dakota on June 15 showers fish one to three inches long across streets. Many fish alive were gathered, including from a restaurant aquarium where they survived for days. A Boston dog-catcher killed 4,052 dogs over five years. Tura country uses 30 billion clothes pins yearly. Fore churches in Montress now use electric light.
Mt. Carmel notes report 128 rats slain in two hours by John D Weigand with two boys and two dogs. Harrison quits Republicans over Blaine. Mason well near water. salt brine to power egg-bearing? silk worm project in Princeton. Carmi Dems back Cobb for Congress. Indiana female reformatories costs and state fair dates given. Geor gian watermelons sell. Mt. Carmel band debt and district nominations. Local crime, education, press, and temperance updates.
Terre Haute inventor Elder Rodgers advertises in city papers seeking a partner with 200 dollars to back a flying machine project after 25 years of work he claims has solved aerial navigation. He promises a craft that can sail storms and cyclones at 100 miles per hour and plans to present the first machine to the Government for mail service between Washington and Baltimore.
The Indianapolis Journal lauds Gen. Logan noting his modest means after twenty years in Congress, saying his hands are clean of robbery and he would need to practice law if he left public life. The piece mentions Boston colored voters endorsing Republican nominees, aside from the Chinese portion of the platform.
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