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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1878
Page
2
The Register decries Republicans effort to recast the 1876 election frauds with alleged cipher dispatches from Tilden to Florida and New Orleans. It dismisses McLin as a corrupt figure and accuses the Tribune and others of forging evidence to shield the carpetbag era, calling the tactic a last despairing plea of the thief.
Elections held last Tuesday selected members of the 46th Congress in thirty states including Alabama through Wisconsin. Prominent candidates noted in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, with details on treasurer races in Louisiana and a supreme court race in New York. Twelve states also elected legislatures. party control will influence U.S. Senate composition next year. Also mentions a potential breeze with England and a large political battle amid veteran doubts.
The elections last Tuesday produced a sweeping Democratic win as the party faces defections and infla tionist pressures. The next House is likely to be 20 to 30 seats Democratic with Senators from Florida and South Carolina boosting the Democratic majority to at least 10. Greenbackers win several seats in Maine Indiana Iowa Massachusetts and Vermont.
Harrisburg November 6 Republicans carry the state by about 15000 votes and control the legislature, securing Cameron's reelection to the Senate.
The Inter Ocean reports from Chicago that the state has gone Republican by about 10 000 votes while Springfield dispatches put the Democratic state ticket ahead by about 5 000. The legislature remains doubtful.
Boston reports Talbot's victory margins over Butler in Massachusetts will run about 30,000 as results from the election emerge.
Election quiet and orderly across South Carolina confirms Governor Hampton re elected by a large majority. Republicans mount strong challenge for Congress but lose in every district.
From New Orleans on November 6 the Legislature is largely Democratic. Burke's statewide majority is projected at around 30,000 or more. Democrats claim the whole delegation to Congress while Republicans concede all but one seat.
In Savannah Georgia on November 5 specials received indicate Florida has elected two Democrats to Congress.
A provocative phrase frames a surprising show as the so called Eques curriculum becomes a circus. The playful misdirection suggests a satire or commentary on education and performance, highlighting unexpected entertainment elements and public reaction.
A 1878 New York dispatch details a near miraculous Broadway bank burglary securing nearly 3 million dollars in cash and bonds. It notes police efforts, political ramifications for August Schell, a violent street assault on a city official, bill posters clashing with elevated railroads, Edison illness, and daily newspaper revival, with broader notes on Philadelphia and court humor about city offices.
The Chinese population of San Francisco is reported at 32,000 with 7,000 servants. Occupations include 5,000 cigar makers, 3,000 tailors, 2,800 boot and shoemakers, 1,600 laundry workers, 1,000 merchants and professionals, 1,400 gamblers, and 2,500 peddlers. About 2,000 are women.
The Journal De St. Petersburg reports that wartime conditions increase the uncovered note issue by 500 million roubles. A 16 percent tariff rise is proposed along with an income tax to drive improvements in agricultural exports.
From a special correspondent in Washington a November 1 1878 letter discusses Democratic nominees in New York and Pennsylvania facing opposition actions linked to Conkling and southern outrage revival collapsing. It notes a report on transferring the Indian bureau to the war department and praises Schurz while noting workload limits. Austin.
A baroque parody traces the house Jack built through multilingual flourishes. The poem threads John Ivan Han and diverse creatures the rat dog cow and cat as allegorical figures, culminating in a satirical vow scene and the lineage of hidden malt in Jack’s hall.
A Rochester newspaper writer refused to disclose informants for information published about a trial, citing pledged secrecy and privilege akin to attorney client relations. The lawyer notes that communications to a newspaper should be privileged to protect business and sources.
Instructions advise greasing stoves slightly with fresh grease before blacking to prevent rust and adding a pinch of brown sugar to help it stick and polish. The Girard Herald notes Longstreet and Mosby being called patriots by Republicans while Ewing is labeled a traitor, and adds that the money question is all powerful.
Married on Saturday November 2 1878 at the residence of William Williams Robb township the ceremony joined Mr Joan Farnenhip and Miss Sanau E Monraux ERY by Wm Williams Esq this brief notice records the union of the couple in a local civil town record.
Mrs Magra Baldwin dies on Tuesday November 5 1878 at the age of fifty three. She was a resident whose passing is noted in the local obituaries section. Funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment.
A mixed page item lists musical performances with names Jennie Twigg Katie Kilbinger Laura Gambrel and Grace Owen among others. It also includes legal notices of bankruptcy assignment for John Q Neal in Posey county and an administrator’s sale of Lot 71 New Harmony Indiana on Friday November 22 1878 along with a license application notice and a county government wager to be voted.
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