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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1890
Page
1
Indiana political column argues the state debt totals 8,056,615 with 4,853,783 owed by Republicans for projects like a new capitol and asylums, while Democrats financed essential buildings. Report lists patents granted in Washington and notes local tidbits from Petersburg to Crawfordsville, plus party outlooks and race outcomes.
Indications point to strong Democratic gains next month with predicted county wins for Parrett by 800 and Holcomb for senator by 1000. Smith favored for representative by 600, Anderson about 600, and Republicans Walz Wilson Johnson mainly under 500. State ticket forecast 450 to 600 majority.
John H Craig of Danville Vermont is described as the largest man in the world, standing six feet five inches tall and weighing over 600 pounds. He measures eight feet around his hips, wears size ten shoes, seven gloves, and a seven hat, with parents of ordinary size and kin to Vermont’s first governor.
In Oct 5 dispatch from Boomerang IndianaPonis Inc, Republicans denounce the gerrymander as unfair while claiming current apportionment is far fairer than past laws. They defend 600 percent fairness, note past majorities and county disparities, and warn reforms next winter to address uneven district power.
An Oct. 7 recap of the Republican session in Congress criticizes the GOP record. It cites postmaster dismissal for theft, minority gagging, unseating Democrats, tariff hikes, higher government spending, and a plan for Federal returning boards to control voting. It notes 16,060 bills, 362 joint resolutions, and an anticipated debt rise. Indiana population and apportionment details are included.
Mrs. W F Barton and Miss Lissa Lichtenberger visited relatives in Grayville and Evansville this week. Rev Reed took possession of the Methodist parsonage. Cantrells moved to Owensville with Texas plans. Councilmen and local figures attended Evansville German Day. H B S Hixes spoke for independent Republicans. A bedroom set raffle went to ticket 217 held by a syndicate. Tariff changes boost prices on goods. Voorhees may visit. County candidates gain traction. expect a strong Republican showing. Nickens, an old soldier, died in Lynn township. Democrats to speak next Thursday. Nixon draws anarchist talk. German Day cost near $1000. Mott’s new store underway. Quail season starts Wednesday. rains slow wheat sowing. town represented at Henderson. River shrinking, stove-pipe war ongoing.
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