Indiana News Notes From Corydon to New Albany
Local items survey diverse Indiana concerns from a Cheyenne leader’s engagement in Corydon to Big Glass Works in New Albany consuming massive coal and sand. Highlights include a marriage blocked by law, a war horse with Civil War service, a fatal fall in Evansville, state crop and wildlife notes, and a Democratic administration outlook from Washington with praise for Secretary Whitney and Treasury policy.
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New Albany Glass Works
Five girls in Oakland hatch escape to city plan
Five young girls from Oakland near Mattoon plotted to dress as boys, cut their hair, and flee to a city for excitement. One succeeded. the others were captured by parents, reflecting restlessness among rural youth.
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Ohio Democrats Encouraged Amid Prohibition Debate
Dispatch from Washington quotes Ohio Democrat Campbell noting quiet campaign in Hoadly era. He says Republicans dodge prohibition while Democrats push for license and liquor tax regulation. Forecast guesses Hoadly and Poraker votes around 40k, with Cleveland administration boosts via postmaster removals.
New York Democrats Press Push Over Mugwumps at White House
A group of New York Democrats met with the president at the White House on October 3, 1685. They denounced mugwumps and urged a harsher stance, arguing New York appointments do not strengthen the party. The president listened, remaining noncommittal but indicating fewer concessions to mugwumps and a tougher stance on future appointments.
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Ohio Election Forecast from 1885 Campaign Claims
Estimates of Ohio results are daily received as parties claim victory. Democrats tally 845,000 for Hoadly, 340,000 for Foraker, 15,009 for Leonard with 73 Democrats and 65 Republicans in the legislature, while Republicans cite 350,090 for Foraker, 340,000 for Hoadly, and 10,000 for Leonard with 78 Republicans to 60 Democrats. Despite claims, Republicans seem scared and voter defeat is anticipated.
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How to Catch a Burglar Headline from Missouri Office
Dispatch from Washington to the Cincinnati Enquirer describes a Missouri postmaster in Calloway county who set a bear trap to deter thefts. He found a two legged bear in his office one morning, and laments the culprit’s influential friends while appealing to the postmaster general to pursue justice.
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Grand Exposition Notes and City Fire Engine Marvel
A Louisville observer details the Southern Exposition’s vast boiler system, electric lights, and freight handling ingenuity. Highlights include the Cary J. Blackburn steam tire engine, fireworks setups, and extensive city lighting with over one million candle power. Also noted are exhibits, staff on duty, police lighting, and the sprawling grounds near Central Park, with a brief sports item on an exhibition game between New York and Chicago.
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Washington Notes from the Nation’s Capital Oct 6 1885
Special to the New Maurmony Register from Washington D C on October 6 1885 reports the city resumes routine office work ministers back in place and staff busy. Political talk centers on Ohio New York and Virginia campaigns resignations of two Republican civil service commissioners and several foreign minister appointments remain. The senate will consider about 1200 postmaster appointments in the upcoming Congress session.
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Pension Agency Vacancy in Indianapolis Attracts Notables
The Indianapolis pension agency term ends this week with no clear applicants. Gen M D Manson and Col Zollinger are both endorsed and have strong war records. Col Zollinger of Fort Wayne is named to the post, while several other agencies will also be filled this week.
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Wilson and Negrotty troupe to perform at opera house weekly
The Wilson and Negrotty Dramatic Troupe opens next week with a Monday night performance. Repertoire includes Sea of Tee and Davy Crockett. General admission 25 cents, children 10 cents, reserved seats 35 cents at Thrall and Mumford's. Also ads Thrall Mumford watch sale and local rattlesnake specimen to be sent to London.
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