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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1888
Page
2
Charley Colbert of Washington township seeks party nomination for sheriff. The decision rests with the Republicans of Daviess county.
Seventy six Democrats in Floyd County leave the Democratic Party to join the Republican club, signaling a local political realignment and party affiliation switch.
A reflection notes sympathy with cheaper coats and the implied link to selecting cheaper labor. The piece hints at economic pressures and moral questions surrounding cost and value in clothing production.
Jolly Jackson and Aikman Car nahan, two of Washington township's best citizens, aim to unseat Jim Graves in the sheriff's race. Each believes he can win, asserting readiness to lead.
Thomas E. Murphy the noted temperance evangelist will stump Indiana for Harrison and Morton. The move is creating excitement among temperance supporters.
Dimocrats label Gen Harrison a kid glove candidate. The contrast notes Grover Cleveland has bought more diamonds for Mrs Cleveland than Harrison is worth, underscoring perceived political and personal wealth gaps.
Tur Republicans of several townships in the county plan a convention today to appoint delegates to the State Congressional Joint and County conventions. The township meeting is set for 1 p.m.
Charles Cocrent marshal of Washington announces as a candidate for the Republican nomination for sheriff. If he secures the nomination he will raise Jim Graves and his plans, seen as high as Gilry's kite.
The article argues that Leabine Democrats expect a Democratic win in November. It speculates that a Democratic majority in the state could trigger wire service reports of a Republican victory in Louisiana.
Cleveland carried New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut in 19s4 but failed to win a majority of all states cast in any of them. This could benefit Republicans as they move through the current canvass.
The piece notes recurring Democratic complaints about free trade and Harrison support, while Republican gains are welcomed. It invites readers to join a party seen as protecting American rights and offering security, urging Republican alignment.
A writer denounces papers for their slurs about Gen Clarrison calling him the grandson of his grandfather. The author argues many children in the country lack fathers or grandfathers due to the way such insinuations are framed.
Democratic organs allege Gen. Harrison said one dollar a day is enough for laborers. The Indianapolis Journal offers a thousand dollar reward to anyone who proves he made such a statement, framing the claim as false.
An assertion states no one has claimed the prize yet, with a Gazette noting the ongoing situation. No claimant has stepped forward despite the prize being awarded or announced.
Washington attorney William Herrerman, partner of Hon. J. H. O'Neal, deserts the Democratic craft. He cites lifelong belief that the Republican party was right and the Democrats were wrong, saying no further reasons are needed.
The piece attacks Democratic claims about Gen Harrison and Chinese voters, defends Republicans view of Harrisons record on the ChineseQuestion. It notes Pacific states support his position and argues the nation will approve in November.
The Democratic press quotes a Republican platform proposing tax cuts on tobacco and spirits used in the arts, and tariff revisions to limit imports while retaining protection. It argues that repealing internal taxes would only come if the protective system is preserved, denying any real “free whisky” pledge.
Wool buyers refuse to purchase amid drops caused by the prospective Mills bill placing wool on the free list. Merchants discount fair compensation, angering growers who rely on wool for employment and national industry stability.
The argument warns that making wool free under the Mills Bill would cede control to Australian and South American wool producers. It argues prices abroad could devastate US wool growers, endangering wartime supply and long term independence, and accuses British sympathizers of peddling selfish foreign interests.
The Eaglesville community plans a big picnic on Saturday August 4. Local figures T W Casey Dr John Wadsworth A R Casey and Prof F C Nixon are noted for travels and band leadership. The three bands Olney Washington and Eaglesville combined performed at the fairground for a 50 member parade.
Community items include Mrs. Eliza Ketcham visiting the Kecks in Martin county and Mt. Olive Sunday School under D. W. Osborn. The Fourth featured a Taylor residence flag, Odon flag absence questions, and Republican remarks by Paris and W. R. Mortland. Funeral announcements for Rebecca Ledgerwood and Amanda York noted with venue near Mt. Olive.
This 1888 notice sets the date July 14 for township meetings to elect delegates to state, congressional, judicial and county conventions. It lists delegate counts by township and outlines cross delegation rules and meeting times for the county convention July 21 at 10 am to choose county tickets.
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