17 Mar 1888
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1888
Page
2
The Ges Huaerrtson presidential campaign gains momentum from Maine to California and across the lakes to the Gulf. A.M. Clark is nominated unopposed by Van Buren township Republicans for trustee, with election set for April 2.
The dependent pension bill passed the Senate and is expected to clear the House. If the President opposes the measure he should prepare to veto it and face rejection.
The text notes that Mr Pearson the Mugwump postmaster of New York is to be removed and rails against Mugwumpery in the metropolis calling it good robust Democratic politics over civil service reform.
The piece argues the Tar Mills tariff bill would put wool on the free list. It notes one sixth of global wool is produced in the United States and that many Americans are invested in wool, second only to corn, warning the tariff would ruin the industry.
The Democrats in Elmore nominated Joseya Netcham for Trustee Saturday with D H Taylor as another contestant. Netcham won by a big majority. Six weeks earlier the Journal predicted Netcham would be the nominee. Manning the incumbent is likely to oppose him.
The Tuk position of the Grand Army of the Republic on the pension question is simple and patriotic. It asks for no charity or extra pay, but for the government to honor and support disabled veterans who served to save the nation from destruction.
A country gentleman wasted minutes after failing to exit a public building with doors labeled push on one side and pull on the other. A friend quips that Democrats push the pu side and pull the push side, guiding him to escape by pushing the push side.
Four years ago Democrats argued in their platform that a change in Administration was needed due to a large surplus taken from taxpayers. The surplus has grown under Democratic control since March 4 1885, prompting a renewed call for change for the same reason.
The article cites leading campaign questions and asserts voters will hold the Democratic party to strict account for failing to redeem pride and the power it now enjoys.
The Veale township Republicans last Saturday nominated James Willey for Trustee and W H Dayton and Robert Wallace for Justices. They denounced the incumbent Democratic administration as extravagant and detrimental to the township and pledged to cut the tax levy by at least one third. The present trustee, a Democrat, seeks the sheriff’s position.
A Jeffersonville report recalls Macey Warner’s last words before his hanging last Friday. The speech urges drinkers to avoid whisky, warning that alcohol leads to ruin and scaffold.
John Sterling once thought killed in Tennessee while with L and N railroad crews is alive and injured after attempting to board freight No 46 near Vincennes. His right hand was crushed by a train stone impact and may require amputation. He carried a two day travel insurance ticket.
Rev McMichael walked 17 miles, preached three sermons, and married one couple last Sunday. Rev Hawes of the M. E. church reportedly walked 26 miles, married one couple, and preached three sermons. The article calls Hawes the circuit walker and notes his pace and time.
The writer joins Ezra Mattingly in the Odon Normal School to provide strong educational efforts and value for money. He urges friends and former pupils in Daviess Greene Martin and Lawrence counties to attend and pledges to meet April 10 for the new term.
The Petersburg News attacks Gen Ben Harrison and criticizes Republicans who idolize James G Blaine. It argues Gen Ren Harrison is a powerful alternative and warns the paper risks backlash for siding with or against prominent leaders. The piece reflects partisan tension within the era's Republican discourse.
Uncle William Timmons voiced a key note after voting at the Republican nominating convention saying he has backed the Democrat ticket until it broke up and now will try a change. The Morton Club plans to meet again Tuesday night.
All persons having business to transact with me can see me at Odon the second Saturday in each month the fourth at my residence H McCarter Trustee of Madison township.
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