Indiana News Roundup Reveals Political Conspiracy Risks
A sprawling Indiana report details Republican plans to overturn 1885 and 1891 legislative apportionments, risking null laws since 1885 and a wave of reforms. It cites Tom Taggart predicting continued Democratic gains, amid drought oddities in Howard county, a boa constrictor incident, Pinkerton law repeal tensions, and varied regional curiosities from fruit yields to rail mileage.
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Indianapolis
Independent Press
Tom Taggart
Democratic Committee
Senate
House
Curious spring and cave discoveries near Marshall Illinois
In Clark county near Marshall a peculiar spring feeds a stream that begins dry then fills before rain arrives. A cave beneath the Embarras river at Oakland yielded an 8 mile exploration and the mastodon skeleton. A Marshall lady owns a nearly 200 year old Muzio Clementi piano, one of only two in the country. Wm Johnson near Grayville stored 1063 bushels of clover-seed on 34 acres. Grayville plans a creamery and has a new saw-mill.
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Howard County
Lilly Creek
Jerome
Crawford County
Eckerly
J. D. Doolittle
Sylvester Morgan
Jeffersonville
Lake Shore
Porter
Laporte
Michigan City
Porter County
Waterloo
Madison
J.N. Park
Floyd County
Bert McIntyre
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Jefferson County
Grand Jury
Clark County
Marshall
Oakland
Embarras
Wm. Johnson
Grayville
Telegraphic Sparks and Local News Clips
Democratic plurality in Arkansas around 64000 with Republican and Independent votes split. Pittsburg miners suspended, 7000 out of work unless they accept wage cuts. Vermont Republican plurality 19681, down 9314. Frosts reported in Iowa and South Dakota. Mrs Harrison ill again. Cholera in New York City.
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Arkansas
Pittsburg
Vermont
Towa
South Dakota
Harrison
New York City
Vermont News Signals Shifts Amid National Vote Patterns
Washington dispatch notes Vermont's September results diverge from past trends with a shrinking Republican majority, suggesting Democrats may gain nationally. The report cites Arkansas and Maine as hard-hit for Republicans, while Democrats forecast a sizable House majority. Patent notices list various inventors and locales across Indiana and adjacent states.
The Wolf Dance in Sample Indian Territory Town
J T writes from a small Indian Territory town noting its single store, post office, and a woodshop he runs. He describes Bird Creek nearby, mixed white and Indian settlements, and details the Wolf Dance event with colorful attire and a courteous, well behaved communal spirit.
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J. T
Bird Creek
Burial in Coffin Shaped Like a Chair
Hezekiah Shepherd of Drakeville, an eccentric old man, was buried in a white oak chair shaped coffin with walnut trim. He insisted on dying while sitting, wrists strapped to the arms, head back, legs extended, a glass panel exposing his face, and his body placed in a tall upright box.
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CuHicaco
Inn
Hezekiah Shepherd
Drakeville
Cofin
Democrats Gain In Maine State Election Results
In Portland Maine on September 13 Maine votes for state officers show a weak Republican lead. Early returns indicate a net Democratic gain of about 3076 with Republicans re-elected to Congress but by smaller margins. The legislature shifts against Republicans while Blaine neither voted nor appeared at polls.
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Washington, D. C
Vermont
Union
New York
Arkansas
Blaine
Maine
New Harmony
J. A. Hunt
Indianapolis
J. G. Lightfoot
G. Spidel
Baker's Corners
J. M. Trier
Jefferson
Harvester
B.C. Vickers
Lebanon
Alexander
Hartford City
G. L
Barney Indianapolis
W.S. Coulter
Stockwell
W. Delancey
Hammond
Jay
R. HU
Fristoe
Sheridan
J. F. Kester
Terre Hante
J. B. Michenez
Kokomo
Nevins
W.H. Nixon
Plymouth
C. Wippenger
Kings
PortLand
Augusta
Posey Co Fair crowds grow as races thrill crowds
Report from the 34th Posey County Fair notes crowded grounds despite rain delays. Mary C won the 3 minute trot in three heats. Black Fox won the 3 minute pace. Gypsy Girl faced rumors of defeat by a rival animal. Band appears in blue uniforms delivering strong concert pieces to the audience.
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Posey Co. Fair
Membrino Scott
Bessie Morgan
Star of
Cubs
Mary C
Black Fox
Mike Snider
Fred
Celorato
Dan Rice
Isao B
Isaac B
Bourbon
FR. F
H. P. Owen
Irvinont
A. Fisher
Mamie M
Fred W. Nolte
Toscan
Smith & Spyder
Herndon Stock Farm
Brooks Hal
C. A. Fisher
Bien R
Herndon Stock Co
Ribeyre& Chadwick
Chas. Ventere
Balloon ascent and parachute drop thrills local crowd
At 4 30 yesterday evening the xronaut rose about half a mile with light air toward the north giving spectators a fine view. He drifted near Gresham creek and then the balloon moved a mile east before capsizing and the craft descended.
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Gresham Creek
Local riding events list and prize winners
Five or six entries rode in the boys ring on Wednesday afternoon with premiums awarded to Arthur Whittaker first Rob Owen second and Harry Culpepper third. Ella Bennett led the ladies riding yesterday morning as the sole entry. In the gentlemen’s riding yesterday afternoon Ed Gentry won first with Frank Schaffer second.
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Arthur Whittaker
Rob Owen
Harry Culpepper
Ella Bennett
Ed Gentry
Frank Schaffer
Novel flax exhibit draws crowd at Lynn fair
A large Monday crowd flocked to the Lynn fairground free admission day to see an 1850 flax exhibit by Chris Wilson as organizers claim the biggest display yet. Police maintain order while Barney Logan wears the superintendent badge and H B Fitton with Geo Davia verify baskets. Exhibits exceed last year with 8000 attendees and about $800 in gate receipts. a hot week continues with rain shifts and a Saturday reschedule for Tuesday events.
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John Pritchard
Lynn
Chris Wilson
Barney Logan
H. B. Fitton
Geo. Davia
Val Fisher
Fred Nolte
John Wilson
England
Mt. Vernon
Floral Hall
Bonnell
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