Indiana Campaign Notes on Harrison and Labor Opposition
The Indiana press reports Knights of Labor evidence challenging Ben Harrison’s claim that a dollar per day suffices for laborers during the 77 railroad strike. Democrats tout gains in manufacturing cities and labor support, while Republicans fret over labor opposition and floating votes. Evansville coverage notes Frank Posey’s nomination after a tough convention race.
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Ben Harrison
Harrison
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Jewett
New York
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Col
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Cox
Burke Cochran
Pattison
A. G. Curtin
Chauncey Black
Pensylvania
Sam Cary
Ohio
Tom Patterson
Colorado
Carlisle
Mills
Kenna
West
Blackburn
Townshend
Springer
Pat Collins
Scott
Judge Thurman
Evansville
Democratic Central Committee
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Terre Haute
New Albany
Hovey
South West
Capt. Myers
Arkansas
J. P. Eagle
Dem
Norwood
Maine
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Thurman
Jacksonville
Fla
New York City
Vermont
China
Dakota
New Jersey
Indiana Campaigns Show Odds and Old Physician Dies
Reports from Connersville and Jeffersonville describe Republican heckling at Democratic parades as candidates vie for statewide offices. The article notes Virgil Bozeman as senatorial nominee by Posey and Vanderburg factions, with McCutchan renominated. it also records the death of Nath aniel Field, aged 83, Jeffersonville physician, former Clarke County legislator, and longtime minister with 150 church members and 1000 baptisms along the Ohio River.
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Jeffersonville
Nathaniel Field
Indiana
Kentucky
Clarke County
Ind
State Medical Society
Second Adventista
Ohio River
Flowing well of magnetized water draws visitors south of Wabash
Readable items describe a magnetized medicinal well near Wabash that draws daily visitors who fetch the water in jugs, a similar well at Warsaw in Kosciusko, and notes on widespread Indiana political and social news from the era including elections, gas booms, crop issues, and local incidents.
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Wabash
Kosciusko
Warsaw
Hoveyites Fear Debate with Col Matson Draws Crowds
A Posey county reception for Governor candidate Hovey drew a mixed turnout. Ex Gov Porter and Rep Julius Burrows appeared as drawing cards, but many expected attendees fell short. A nighttime parade, fireworks, and torchlight entries topped a day of campaign scene dressing in the county.
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Julius Cesar Burrows
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Chicago
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Gen. Sherman
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Pensions figure rise marks record year for U S rolls
The year end report shows 60 252 names added to the pension rolls for the year ended June 30 the largest rise in the department's history. total pensioners reach 452 557 with 1 166 926 applications since 1861. amount paid since 1861 totals 963 086 444. payments last year 78 775 862 the largest single year outlay. special pensions list 8 870 total with vetoes 191 for fraud and related claims.
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Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
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