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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1889
Page
1
The Democratic State committee plans early headquarters in Indianapolis and a quiet start to the 1890 campaign under a near Australian-style system. A key focus is the legislature and redistricting, with Democrats favored to gain control as Republicans face losses from recent elections.
Washington reports Senator Voorhees back from the south in improved health. Green B. Baum named pension commissioner to replace Tanner. Montana politicians head to support Republican efforts to gain the new state. The article critiques Harrison and predicts McKinley as House speaker amid looming Congress.
West Salem gardener reports a second potato crop after corn harvest and seeding turnips. Indiana river project near Mt. Carmel plans a 1125 foot dam and lock costing about 2200000 with completion hoped next summer. Belleville reports an extraordinary night flight of birds spanning five hours. Various local items: a Chicago mother’s fever induced tragedy, wolves killed for bounty, a man’s suicide attempt, a Monticello stock shipment of 6000 sheep, White county farm assessments up 50 percent, Mt. Vernon L and N shops to stay, Mattoon gas finds, Macoupin gas discovery, Olney cannery success, and Gustave Lindenthal’s proposed Hudson River bridge costing 40 million. Election notices outline early November state races with Republican concerns in multiple states.
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