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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1886
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions numbers such as 800 Hewes 400 and 600 and 1000 in a context suggesting measurements or totals. The text is incomplete and nonstandard, but implies financial or quantitative entries possibly tied to a ledger or account. No clear people, places, or events are identifiable.
A week by week Indiana political and local note roundup reports Democratic gains expected in many districts, up to 13th, plus candidate movements in the 18th and other districts. Balloon accident near Crawfordsville highlights, cider yields rising, Fort Wayne canal bridge finds a 1782 Mexican coin, and other local items from Logansport to Madison. Firebugs in Adams county prompt security notes amidst broader state election context.
Maine voters chose Bodwell for governor with a projected 11,000 plurality and Republicans retained all four Congress seats though with reduced majorities. Democratic gains appeared in the State Senate and several counties with Edwards winning York by 6, Waldo lagging, Prohibitionists collapsing. Milliken reports Blaine likely to seek the 1888 presidency.
Louiavilly Ky Sept 20 This bustling Southern Exposition gathers rich and poor alike from the south north east and west to inspect exhibits. Visitors mingle with soldiers and veterans while the Pekong Tea Co tobacco cigar craft and an experimental garden attract attention. Capps's Military Band adds high praise as the fair touts premier regional displays and innovations beyond the Patent Office collection.
Savanna Georgia felt a distinct quake at 4 55 this morning lasting several seconds. Many residents woke to rattling windows and were frightened but no general alarm was raised. Citizens remained calm though some anxious about future quakes. The article notes a shift in federal policy toward Florida Indians.
A long Washington Letter surveys seasonal arrivals from Canada Europe and seaside resorts noting the president and wife may visit the White House next week. It covers reforms by new Public Printer Benedict the economy of horse and carriage use in government and projected Indian agency costs. It also lists various local notes including funds donated for Charleston sufferers a gold mine investment in Abingdon and other miscellany.
In 1884 Evansville Journal published Gen A P Hovey's poem blaming Blaine defeat on rebellion and romanism. The piece targets Conkling Arthur Beecher and Birchers, urging Democrats to vote for Hovey for Congress and noting McCullough as Democratic choice. Andrew Wasem denies McCullough name removal.
Reported items from Illinois cover a Rossville preacher refusing meat on Sunday, a Moline grinder selling by wagon, a hollow log with a frog found in Osco, a horse killed by dust in Rock Island, frost damage in Lee county, a 75 pound eagle shot in Jackson county, petrified hickory nuts in a Lexington cave, Shelby county ex soldiers planning a $5000 monument, hail cheese from Selma, a 30 foot butt poplar in Wayne county, 9000 acres broom corn in Marion county.
The band of 382 Warm Spring and Chiricahua Indians from the San Carlos reservation arrived in Jacksonville tonight, guarded by two U S troops under Colonel J F Wade, and will be placed on a reservation in St Augustine. Crowds gathered at the depot as news of deaths among Fort Marion Indians stirred grief and a death dance. A daughter born to Geronimo's companion at the fort on the 12th was named Marion by Colonel Langdon.
President Cleveland and his entourage arrived in Washington yesterday following a holiday in the Adirondacks. They are reported to be in excellent health and enjoying a favorable outlook as they resume official duties.
W D Witmarn and H T Staten depart Posey to Indian Territory for two or three weeks of hunting and fishing. They are crack shots with rifles and expect to live well on game. Barron's Magazine touted as a premier monthly at 150 per year. Notices include visits of several locals to Osage Agency and St Louis, political mentions, and thanks to Rost Gunnerr of Carmi for favors.
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