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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1890
Page
5
Indianapolis reports on election law preparations with five candidate sets producing a 15 inch ballot requiring about ten tons of red tint paper at an estimated cost of 1750 dollars. Gov. Hovey’s health is addressed amid grippe and rheumatism concerns.
Washington dispatch reports Republicans seek to end debate on a tariff bill amid opposition and fears of party disruption. The plan aims to rush passage by May 20 and to empower Federal returning boards to tilt next Congress, with Quay Reed Dudley Ingalls among backers, risking minority rights and possible Supreme Court review. Cheadle named as Indiana political figure in the campaign committee setup.
The city election drew about 1 000 voters. Ene Thomas of the Democratic ticket defeated Fred P Leonard the Republican candidate for mayor by one vote. James Dunn defeated Chas Lichtenberger for assessor by 80. The rest of the ticket went to Republicans including Paul Mack marshal Chas Prosser clerk A Fogas treasurer Chas Kreile W Burtis and Ike Kahn.
Washington May 3 The following list patents granted to Indiana citizens during the week reported for the New Harmony Register by C A Snow & Co patent lawyers. Names include W H Bennett Kokomo saw mill dog C M Collins South Bend hydro carbon burner W L Dearth Frankfort metallic buggy seat I W Eikenbury Warren gate E P Hann Portland plane W C Howe Evansville spindle for vehicles H Huddleston Liberty wheel hub C McNeal Mishawka split pulley H Nichols Mr Merodean car coupling W H O Bierne Fort Wayne railway ticket M Peters Oaklandon post hole augur C D Thomson Elkhart lawn sweep Drawings and specifications will be sent for the government price 25c in stamps Always give date of paper and address C A Snow & Co
A peculiar disease resembling big jaw is killing cattle and horses around Nashville. One jaw side swells, bone decays, and death occurs despite remedies. Reports reach the State board of agriculture about the wheat crop across Illinois. Dogs show hydrophobia symptoms and are killed at Carmi. Grayville and Carmi are the only saloon towns in White county. Ice is 2c a pound at Chicago.
A vein of black marble was discovered near Fincastle Virginia with no similar find elsewhere in the United States.
An advertised event includes a magic lantern act and music by Prof. Oscar Negele on violin and cornet, Prof. Eaton on flute and banjo, Mrs. Flora Gardiner Kling on piano and whistling, plus other performers. A first class program is promised.
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