Republicans Call Delegate Convention for Indiana District Two
State Central Committee directs Republicans in the second Indiana district to meet February 2 in Washington Daviess County at 1 PM to elect one State Central Committee member two delegates and two alternates to the National Republican convention one presidential elector and a contingent elector. Delegates allocated by county voting precincts with total 59 needed for a choice.
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Washington
Madison Township
Petersburg News backs Shackelford for National Republican Convention
The Petersburg News endorses General James M. Shackelford as a delegate candidate for the National Republican Convention when it meets in Chicago in June.
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James M. Shackelford
Chicago
Indianapolis judge rules church subscription binding debt
An Indianapolis judge recently decided that a church subscription is a binding debt equal to other personal debts and collectible as such.
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Indianapolis
Lamar Confirmed as Associate Justice by 32 to 28 Vote
L. Q. C. Lamar of Mississippi was confirmed as an associate justice of the U S Supreme Court by a 32 to 28 vote. Democratic Senators supported the measure with help from Stewart Nevada Stanford California and Ridelberger Virginia.
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Mississippi
Supreme Court of the United States
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Nevada
Stanford
California
Ridelberger
Virginia
Tariff Legislation Faces Unified Opposition in Congress
Sunset Cox predicts no tariff action this session due to broad regional objections. He argues that opposition will be nearly universal across localities in the United States, preventing meaningful tariff legislation.
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Wells to be bored in Vincennes by Tore City Connell
An article notes Tore City Connell of Vincennes will aid in boring three artesian wells in the city. The piece argues residents should form a company to bore for the shops, aiming to locate them and move Dariel County forward with an early, active drilling effort.
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Tore
President Cleveland Seeks Democratic Convention in New York
Commentary notes Cleveland wishes the Democratic National Convention in New York amid political weakness in the state. The piece suggests the Flob Democrats expect the convention to rally moral and immoral aid for him in the pivotal state with St John repudiated and Burchard muzzled.
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Anagrammatic Democrats Stirring Contention in Cleveland News
The Cleveland Leader notes an Anagram list of Democrats suggesting potential nominees. It cites The Star of New York praising the Democratic administration and questions party unity as the hub of its political world faces decline with the coming November elections.
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Revolution of methods in county politics in Davess County
A newspaper column challenges Republicans and Democrats alike over alleged corruption and whiskey influence in county and township elections. It argues for a revolution in party practices and dares the Democrats to commit to or reject boodling and whiskey influence.
Morton Club Adopts By Laws and Elects Officers in Madison
The Morton Club of Madison township met at Stoys Opera House on Saturday night January 21 and adopted a code of by laws. Officers elected include Hon. Howard Crooke as president T D Slimp as vice president E Odell recording secretary Ezra Mattingly corresponding secretary Z W Garten treasurer J W Rider door keeper and Alex Odell A W Caughey and John W Rider recruiting committee. The president gave a brief stirring speech condemning the Democracy for failing to meet any.
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A. W. Caughey
John W. Rider
Republican club meeting set for January 31 address by Ezra Mattingly
Ezra Mattingly will address the Republican club at their next meeting on Tuesday night January 31. A large turnout of Republicans from Madison township is expected at the meeting. The township convention will be announced in the paper and follow the club gathering.
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Madison Township
Court ruling settles Martin County Superintendency dispute
The Supreme Court on the 17th held that a County Superintendent appointment by township trustees without a quorum is invalid and that the Auditor does not count toward quorum. The decision upholds former Superintendent Mitchell in office, leaving Mr. Porter out.
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The Young Man's Party and the 1890s Political Divide
A pamphlet-like passage argues the Democratic Party is stale and Bourbonized while the Republican Party offers reform in civil service, protective tariffs, fair ballots, honest counts, and opposition to saloon power, urging young men to join the right side of current issues.
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Teachers Institute at Odon and Midi son townships
Teachers from Odon and Midi son townships gathered for a three day institute on Saturday. Walter Garten opened with a lesson on interest. W P Walters analyzed sentences. E S Pershing outlined The Lights of Two Centuries. Rev W J Johnson spoke on big meetings with schools. a summer school was announced. next meeting set for February at the brick school house. Evansville and Richmond road projectors expect work to begin within three months and substantial progress before 1889.
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Midison Township
Udar
Walter Garten
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Indianapolis Journal
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Indiana Warning Against Prairie Migration
The Evansville Journal urges residents of Indiana to stay local after observing the western blizzards' deadly impact from fuel and provisions shortages. It argues prairie regions with flat, windy winters are undesirable and praises Indiana's wood coal water and agriculture, advising against relocation to cold prairie counties.
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Evansville Journal
Revivalist Lemuel Todd Draws Conversions Across Churches
Rev Lemuel Todd earned fame as a revivalist closing a meeting at Mr Zion with 44 conversions and 22 additions. He then began a Pleasant Grove meeting near Mt Zion, ending with 38 conversions and 37 additions. Also notes sick-listed locals and a Baptist bereavement for Martha Howel buried at Mt Olive.
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Gill
Hubbard
Lawrence County
Tip Kutch
Lemuel Todd
Mr. Zion
Pleasant Grove
Mt. Zion
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Leap Year Balk Delays Four Young Ladies at Sleigh Ride
In Odon Sunday night four young women planned a post church sleigh ride to coax timid sweethearts into proposing. A driver miscue halted the scheme, leaving Smiley’s stable with a livery bill, a halted sleigh ride, and the chance for romantic boldness lost.
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Total Eclipse Moon Hides in Earth's Shadow Tonight
Clear skies favor viewing as the Moon enters Earth's shadow at 3 31 p m The total phase begins 4 31 p m and ends 6 06 p m Obscuration ends 7 09 p m The event lasts about one and a half hours for observers tonight.
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