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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1881
Page
2
The Register editors evaluate Garfield’s confirmed cabinet members, praising Blain e’s vigor while criticizing William Wincom as Treasury head. They laud James and James postmaster generalship, call McVean not a loyalist, and mock Lincoln and Hunt. They hint at Garfield Blaine alliance shaping 1884 and 1888 nominations amid GOP power plays.
In Chicago dated March 12 1881 reports the long severe winter across Minnesota Dakotah and the Northwest. Railroads struggle to keep lines open amid heavy snowdrifts and fuel shortages. Cattle losses in Nebraska and surrounding ranges reach 8 to 10 million dollars with over 400000 cattle dead. Fires and floods loom as thaw approaches with the Missouri River and Tongue river rising, threatening widespread inundation.
Before the latest storm, Wisconsin pine forests faced four feet of snow and a potential rapid breakup. If the thaw came suddenly, rivers would unleash unprecedented flooding and property damage across the Badger State.
Indianapolis dispatch notes a very light turnout, with about a third of October’s total, around 160000 votes. Most jurisdictions show support for the amendments, Jackson county voting against in one township, and a Gibson county township tying. The Legislature resumes, Governor Porter tours Washington during recess.
Ex Senator J E McDonald of Indiana analyzes national politics in Cincinnati. He says the cabinet may be a compromise that harmonizes factions but doubts Garfield can unify the party and predicts discord. He forecasts Garfield or Grant in 1880, warns Democrats gain from reduced responsibility, and envisions a strong Democratic victory in 1884 due to Republican discord and corruption.
A plea from Mrs. Griffin of Indianapolis asks readers to locate 16 year old Johnny Griffin who left home five months ago, reportedly in New Harmony. Any information should be sent to 370 West Flait Street Indianapolis, with rewards offered. Also a brief note on a Monitor Indian convict bemoaning a lawyer and a Chicago real estate sale record are mentioned in passing.
A late March 18, 1881 report from Wasumeron recounts the bomb attack on the Russian Czar at a parade. The Czar died after refusing dressing and dying from wounds as two assailants confessed. Secretary Blaine conveyed American sorrow and sympathy to Minister Foster as details emerged.
News of the week surveys counts and events across the United States. It notes 400 opium shops in San Francisco, 28 new iron furnaces added nationally, and 7,893,395 men able to bear arms. It cites political results in several states, a Czarist succession, Senate shifts, and local incidents.
Terms of sale provide a nine month credit on all sums over five dollars with note and approved freehold security, waiving relief laws and including attorney fees. For amounts five dollars and under cash is required. Sale to begin at 9 o clock a.m. on said day. Edward Homer, Administrator.
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