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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1888
Page
1
A full week in Indiana and nearby counties shows mixed reactions to Ben Harrison's nomination. Editors note strong opposition from Gresham factions, labor and German voters, while some towns boast enthusiasm. Reports from Evansville to Lafayette reflect distrust of Harrison and concern over Monopoly links, with pockets of support in Princeton and Boonville.
A wide swath of Republicans across the state repudiates the cheap whisky Chicago platform, many joining the Prohibition movement. The report notes local political shifts, with Pike county Democrats nominating a ticket and Judge Parrett addressing a 5,000 crowd at a convention.
Washington observers assess Harrison's weakness and Cleveland’s likely re election. Gorman predicts 224 electoral votes for Cleveland Thurman without Indiana. Voorhees and Hearst challenge Harrison in Indiana California and Nevada citing mining and immigration issues. Hearst boasts California Nevada carry. President vetoes another pension fraud benefiting a deceased claimant.
Artie Brumfield of Vincennes Ind visited Cairo and hung by her feet during a children's circus act. She was lowered and found unable to walk or stand, likely sidelined for two to three months due to reduced blood flow to the head and weakness in the legs.
The 1892 Republican national convention in Chicago nominated Ben Harrison for president on the eighth ballot amid a chaotic week. The mood favored Harrison despite weakness in key states, with Blaine’s plan collapsing and concerns over tariff and Chinese labor issues. Levi P. Morton was named vice president as the party condemned Blaine supporters from 1884 and backed a tariff reform plus abolition of whisky and tobacco taxes to cut federal revenue.
The Democratic national committee claims Cleveland and Thurman can carry New York New Jersey Indiana Connecticut California Nevada Illinois Michigan and every southern state totaling 265 electoral votes with proper organization. Reports note Republican nominations please supporters in Pennsylvania Minnesota and Wisconsin but dampen hope in Ohio Illinois Michigan and Iowa. Yammany figures still bet Cleveland wins New York. Heat eliminates 28 men in New York City that Sunday. President Cleveland accepts renomination. Chicago leads in the baseball standings as Gen Sheridan recovers.
An 1887 letter from Nis Jane McCoraick in New Harmony Indiana describes a two week stay after a Cincinnati boat trip. It recounts Dutch village legends linked to the Rappites, a cross-shaped church, and a subterranean passage, with notes on Prof Owen and Robert Owen, plus a call for a friend to write back with stories. The tone blends travel narrative with romantic imaginings and a prompt to Ela to craft fiction.
Additional items report a Tuesday night Harrison nomination celebration with youths shouting for the ticket and later astonished to find no candidate elected. The county medical society gathered with Dr Wennonn and Drs Ramsey and Pearse attending.,Wm M Ford gifted a basket of peaches from his orchard. Comedian HW Rollinson returned home as his company ended the summer run. Prof Hoovern visited college mates Golden Owens and Truscott. Mr and Mrs G Scryver of Evansville stayed with Mrs Echard. Saxonavers performed music Wednesday night. 8 am 10 oz White Duck advertised at Lichtenberger Co.
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