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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1888
Page
2
The Republicans of Madison township meet in Odon on March 3 at 2 pm to select candidates for the April 1888 election. John Dearmin is C T C. The item notes local political plans and a partisan stance associated with the period.
The Democratic Bureau of Politics in Washington announces township nominating conventions will be held on Saturday March 3. A special messenger should be sent to awaken Democrats in Madison to ensure participation.
A bill is before Congress to authorize issuing fractional paper currency in 10 2 and 5 cent denominations. Proponents argue it would ease sending small sums through the mails amid mounting pressure to pass the measure.
A letter criticizes Democratic officials in Cleveland for ousting more office-holders in the last three years than the Republican rascal list and challenges the press to publish names.
Gis Poin Sullivan rises as a presidential contender due to the Plumed Knight's decision not to enter the Chicago Convention. The Vincennes Daily Commercial notes T. J. Adams will lead the Second district Republicans, likely cutting Democratic ballots in the state.
The article notes Mr Blaine’s defeat in 1884 and claims he would not pursue another Presidential bid. It contrasts Cleveland’s stance in his acceptance letter with hints he may seek re nomination only if freed by supporters. Republicans are portrayed as wavering while Cleveland aims to stand with the Democratic party.
Geo Topp of Elmore township withdraws from the Democratic nomination race for sheriff. The write up notes apparent pressure shaping the move and hints bosses opposed an Elmore candidate. Since then Mr Todd has decided to reenter the contest, renewing the struggle and shifting the political dynamic.
A Southern-leaning piece argues national peace requires pensioning Union veterans and equal treatment. It claims the Civil War was a North driven clash over state rights, asserts the South briefly invaded but returned, and questions how Northern Democrats will react to the stance.
The Sun reports President Barnam will remove the shops soon. A local prominent figure cites a chat with Mr Barnard confirming a likely removal during the campaign. The editorial argues Vincennes will be better off without the shops and hopes they are forgotten in two years.
The editorial argues New York will vote Republican in 1888 based on past presidential patterns. It rejects the view that Cleveland’s 1884 margin seals New York and predicts Cleveland will retire after November while a Republican candidate emerges from New York to win the state and gain cheers from its voters.
The Republican State Central Committee met at the Denison Hotel Indianapolis appointing Hon. J. H. Huston as Chairman and endorsing his 1886 campaign leadership. Delegates to district and state conventions were set with representation based on Robertson vote totals and Lincoln League push urged. Hurrah for Geo. W. Alford for Congress from the second district.
A letter exchange from The Advertiser and Odon Journal debates whether Geo W Alford is a politician. The writer concedes modest political knowledge but argues that knowing politics does not make one a politician and compares readers and professionals in other fields.
The piece argues Blaine’s letter announcing he will not run is sincere and final. It cites his popularity, the reaction from Democrats and some Republicans, and notes the party has other capable leaders to choose a candidate for the upcoming campaign.
The Odon circuit M E Sunday School Convention will meet after March 5 on call of pastor and committee to organize for united work including Oxford League. Good Slope protracted meeting continues next week with Rev W B Collins and Rev Thomas Long preaching. Election March 4 to elect a Board of Trustees for a new M E church at Center Van Buren township.
A cyclone devastated Mount Vercon Missouri on Sunday about 5 pm. About fifty people were killed and hundreds crippled. Property valued at roughly one and a half million dollars was destroyed. George Redman suffered a severe cut to his left thumb while splitting wood. Dr. Smith treated him and reported he is doing well.
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