Indiana Democrats claim sweep as legislature tilts
Report from Gianapolis shows Democrats winning a clear majority on joint ballot with 31 Senate and 45 House seats. Republicans hold 1965 seats in the House and 74 in the Senate. Dudley presses to disrupt results, but Democrats say they will hold. Marion County praised for saving the legislature with strong local organization and support for Bynum. Discussion shifts to U S Senate with McDonald, Niblack, Turpie, Holman named as possibilities and Bynum cited as a rising leader.
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Indiana Election Fallout and Congressional Results
Indiana and national returns show Democrats carrying the legislature while Republicans claim seat gains in some districts. The piece details district by district outcomes, bribery accusations, and the post election map with emphasis on Hovey, Browne, Bynum, Jolson, Cheadle, and Voorhees, noting holdover losses and calls for party unity ahead of 1888.
Washington Letter on Election Shifts and Senate Balance
The Washington letter reports Democrats feel gains in the senate offset by losses in certain districts. It notes Carlisle as likely Speaker in December 1887 and predicts a 37 Democrats to 87 Republicans Senate after March. It highlights individual races in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Indiana, with comments on party strength and potential cabinet and senate changes.
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Glanders, pumpkins, and political tallies across states
Reports from Nokomis cite a serious glanders outbreak traced to Texas cattle. News from Newburg notes a 250 pound pumpkin fed on milk. Illinois shows Democratic victories with sheriff and state totals, while Blaine exits the 1888 race. Transylvania NC reports a virgin gold nugget find. Delaware and Pennsylvania elections total majorities. Flora Illinois plans a girls brass band.
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World Population Counts Reach 1.45 Billion in 19th Century Estimate
From Par naperraia dated October 25, the Record cites a global total near 1.45 billion, with Asia about 800 million and Europe 820 million. Africa holds 210 million, the Americas 110 million, and islands around 10 million. It notes vast inequality, with 500 million well clothed and sheltered, 800 million in huts or caves, and 260 million homeless, leaving at least 900 million living below basic human conditions.
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Landes Wins Big Victory in District Race
S Z Landes reelected by a large majority, carrying all counties except Edwards, defeating Churchill by about 700 votes. In Indiana pleura-pneumonia hits blooded cattle with Clinton reporting 60 cases and Jasper many deaths. Anthony Joseph reelected in New Mexico by over 3000, carrying every county. Voorhees to win in Oregon by 2000, running far ahead of his ticket.
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