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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1878
Page
2
The piece portrays a Republican collapse in Maine with a Democrat victory in the governorship and a likely shift in the Legislature. It notes Republican losses in Congress and a strong Democratic surge, urging Indiana to mobilize for similar gains and to grow the party’s congressional representation.
A dated political note describes Republican efforts to win the next House and narrow the Senate majority. It urges Democrats to vote a straight ticket and resist GOP inducements to split ballots. Emphasizes vigilance in every district to prevent deceitful promises for state or county tickets.
A sharp critique denounces federal supervision of Ohio elections under Hayes, accusing it of unconstitutional centralization. The piece links Ohio, Indiana, and Maine politics, notes Republican manipulation in Posey county, and claims banks pool funds to defeat Democrats. It criticizes political figures and warns Democrats to resist federal interference.
In a spirited 1878 dispatch from New York, discussions on converting Niagara Falls power to electricity loom large, with plans to light factories and drive engines. The piece also covers the Stewart will case, elopement lore from New Jersey, a Brooklyn priest’s panic over a crucifix, a missing teller mystery, liquor Sunday indictments, and political notes on Virginia and Washington re-nominations and Southern relief efforts.
Washington letter from September 13, 1878 notes Maine voters likely defeat Hale and Powers, deny statewide governor election, and leave the Legislature in doubt. The piece argues the result damages Republicans, boosts Democrats, and signals national consequences as sectional tensions ease with broader unity. The writer insists true Democrats guided the late victory and predicts shifts in the House Speakership and party control.
Special to N Y Sun from Wasatnaton reports the flag over the Republican Congressional committee headquarters was furled today. No further details were provided.
The September 1878 notices record several marriages: Thomas B. And Man wed Susan Williams, both of Robb township, by Rev L Potter. Wat L Derua wed Melia Price of Harmony township. JW Tarr wed Frances Fortox of Newmony, at the bride's residence, by Rev George Culmer. A further notice lists Luxzolluco marrying Kate New on Sunday September 8, 1878.
Death notices list young children and adults with family names Burton Benton Stallings Baldwin and Pelham. Frederick Burton aged five months Henry Benton infant Fannie Stallings Edgar Baldwin Mary Pelham are noted with dates in early September 1878.
The Posey County Agricultural Society announces a 100 reward for the arrest and conviction of Abraham Gann’s murderer. Board of Directors approves the offer led by President Robt Char ke and officers including F D Bolton and W C Duclos with trustees Lytle Wiley William Read John Walz Barton A Wilkingon. Sep 20.
State of Indiana Posey County certifies officers for general election to be held on the second Tuesday in October 1878. Voters will elect statewide officers such as Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Local posts include sheriff recorder auditor treasurer clerk and more for Posey Gibson counties. Sealed at Mt Vernon September 4 1878. GEO W CURTIS Clerk.
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