Indiana Elects Democratic Sweep in 1890 Campaign News
Indiana politics tighten as Democrats claim momentum with Matson and the Cleveland ticket. Reports cite forged Labor Signal fallout, Harrison defeats by about 4000, and anticipated Democratic gains in both state legislature and eleven Congress seats. Evansville Vanderburgh county votes cited. statewide turnout and last-minute schemes noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Harrison
G.o. P
Taggart
Democratic County Committee
New York
Matson
Democratic
Eas
Jewett
Harrigan
U.S
Voorhees
Jon W. Kern
Turpie
Cleveland
Evansville
Vanderburgh County
Harrrison
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
N. Y
Thurman
Democratic National Committee
California
Nevada
Connecticut
Michigan
Iowa
Illinois
Congress
Senate
House
Republican National Committee
Matson Rally Dazzles Posey County Voters in Mt Vernon
In Mt Vernon Indiana Posey county hosts Col Matson for governor as Democrats claim mass turnout and a 600 to 700 majority. Tens of thousands attend a torchlight procession with bands, glee clubs and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon, Inc
Matson
Posey County
Indiana
Hovey
tri-State
Col. Matson
Old
Posey
Cleveland
Thurman
Evansville
Henderson
Uniontown
Carmi
Fort Branch
Tie
Judge Edson
Humbug Hovey
Harmony Township
Evansville Flam Seau Corps
J. A. McKensie
Kentucky
Judge Parrett
Highman
Dixon
Big Creek
Point
Marrs Township
Lord Stone ousted as English envoy for meddling in US politics
Sackville-Weat, the English envoy extraordinary, has been ordered to leave Washington by President Cleveland for interfering in American politics and aiding Harrison in New York. England has been notified and must depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Stone
Sackville-Weat
Washington
Cleveland
Harrison
New York
West
England
Wm. McLaughlin
Albany
Ore
Maud
Crawford County
State
Soldiers Declare for Democratic Party Over Pension Policy
A letter from Gen Hovey and 25 ex soldiers argues against supporting the Republican ticket in November. They praise Democratic policy, note pension roll increases, and say care for veterans will continue under any party, signed by W J Templeton and 24 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxforp, Inc
Hovey
Cleveland
Democratic Party
W. J. Templeton
Wager on Beard Cutting Menaces Mt. Vernon Election
Mt. Vernon police magistrate Satterfield and Constable Tabb claim a Democratic vs Republican bet on the election. If Cleveland wins, Satterfield will shave Tabb’s beard. if not, Tabb will clip Satterfield’s hair. The event occurs on courthouse steps amid tax levy talk and political tension.
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Satterfield
Mt. Vernon
Tabb
Cleveland
The
Register
Mt Carmel
Indiana
Chicago
Congress
Grayville
Palmer
Fifer
Lost-In Harmony Scarf-Pin and Political Murmurings
A crescent shaped garnet scarf pin is found with a request to leave it at the Woeits House for a reward. The note notes partisan tête-à-tête about Tax Republicans and doubtful Democrats, plus local social events and visits from Sam Hunt and families amid an upcoming town gathering and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony
Mt. Vernon
Woeits
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Tipton County
Marion Hickman
Jo Castler
Toledo
Tilton
Tipton
Gran Eaton
Henry Starbuck
Blackford County
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Samuel Myers
W.R. Myers
Anderson
Vigo County
Polytechnic School
Rosie Blum
Jasper
Seymour
Vermillion County
Clinton
Jacob Topper
Elkhart
Martinsville
Crawfordsville
C. G. Conn
Elshart
Greenfield
Goshen
Col Matson
Lat
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Monterey
Morgan County
Auburn
Vincennes
Johnson County
Lebanon
Columbus
Crown Point
Milton
Aurora
Rockville
OL. Matson
Noyes
New Jersey
Ben Butler
Langtry
Col
Jack Templeton
Sam Hunt
Cincinnati
Fred Collins
Fred
Lee Horretver
Tierh Fitton
Frank Miller
J.R. DesVeccite
Gates, Tenn
Nora Barnes and Son
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Witt Wuearcroft
Dr. Graze
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Marx Aoxer
Andy HorrEker
Percy Bennett
W. P. Epson
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