Indiana G A R notes and river talks in Poseyville
Reports from Indiana Capitol and Poseyville describe Democratic fund-raising by county shares, G A R lodge statistics with 25 165 members and 611 lodges, criticized campaigns, school book law upheld, wheat yields by county, floods and deaths, and Poseyville editor calling for tariff reform and river improvement on the Wabash to spur trade and lower transport costs.
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Mount Vernon Political Meeting and Local Notes
In Mount Vernon a March 24 meeting of the new Democratic county committee is set to organize and map strategy for spring elections. The article also lists county welfare payments, notes on local industry and incidents, including a fatal shooting, a pensioner in distress, school graduation, and other town news.
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National Capital Notes in Washington Scene
Washington reports a surge of lobbyists as Republicans return to power. Nervous lawmakers face thin treasury and large campaign promises. Chicago fair measure slow. Dudley assists in unseating Democrats. Mrs. Harrison Wanamaker and guests take a free southern tour by palace car. Return of Posey-Parrett case delayed as Republicans resist seat theft and prepare to whip it. Vice President Morton back from Florida trip.
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Patents Granted to Indiana Citizens This Week
Washington March 14. The New Harmony Recliver lists Indiana residents receiving patents this week. Names include J A E Anderson Lebanon fence H Farmer Richmond pawl and ratchet J M Kelley Kingston fence wire tightener M Gleason Liberty fence machine E W McGuire Richmond ratchet H D Robinson Chester twisting wheel for fence machine. Drawings and specs sent for government at 26 cents in stamps.
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Spook tale from Hallsville and political shifts recounted
Minors Items Hallsville reports a ghostly railroad bridge spectacle with three apparitions ignored by trains. Mrs Mary Mulligan loses Chicago pension agency to Col Lke Clements amid G A R protest. A Grayville syndicate plans a river crossing jaggery scheme if saloons fall. State charities hold 6146 inmates with mental asylums 8478.
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