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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
1
Prof George Rice famed Wallace Circus climber and cousin of Dan Rice perished after a parachute jump over the Ohio River near Vernon Indiana. The ascent reached near one mile when entangled ropes hindered his descent and, after a delayed rescue, he drowned.
John St Pedley of Dora reports a deep well that exhibits rare air inflow and outflow phases, sounding like a small gas gush when blowing off. Visitors examine the site as a bottle rig captures the strange suction and release while authorities monitor election counts in Helena.
In Indianapolis on October 8, Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat ending sixteen years of control. Judge T. L. Sullivan was elected mayor by 1,790 votes, Swift won clerk by 975, and Democrats gained majorities in both council chambers. A new Republican councilman, Sweetland, 3rd ward, is noted as illiterate and unable to sign his name. Campaign predictions clashed, with Democratic claims of a 1,000 to 1,200 victory and 28 of 35 seats, while Republicans forecast 1,500 to 2,000 with 11 council seats.
The Shawneetown News reports Wes Halley a teacher killed 14 rattlesnakes near Round Pond schoolhouse in the past month while others killed 6 and 7. Snake den lies in Round Pond hill and snakes gather in early spring then scatter countywide before colder weather drives them back, signifying an early winter to many.
Washington report notes four new states join Congress increasing totals to 84 senators and 330 representatives. Senate tally stands 45 Republicans to 39 Democrats and the House 169 Republicans to 161 Democrats.
In a tight league race the New Yorks defeat the Bostons to win the 1889 championship, with the final game deciding the title. The Brooklyns also beat the St. Louis club to claim the association championship.
The Farmers Review estimates the corn crop at 2,268,292,000 bushels for the season, about 280,000,000 more than last year, signaling a strong harvest in the current year.
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