Centennial January Weather Prompts Wide Debate
A lengthy column laments an unusually mild January described as a Centennial January. It notes green lawns, thawed streams, and April sunshine, contrasts with expected Hoosier winter, and warns of potential health and agricultural effects. It predicts February will likely bring real winter and references political sentiment shaping the upcoming campaign.
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Louisiana
New York
Carolinas
Massachusetts
North Pole
Boreas
Jack Frost
Electoral College Vote Totals by Region Listed
A historical table outlines electoral votes by states grouped into New England Middle Southern and Western regions with totals for each group and a grand total. The text lists states and vote counts though some names are garbled in OCR.
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New England
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Middle States
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missour
North Carolna
South Carolina
Tennessee
Kedbedehessepaeges
Spfates
Indiana
Owas
Michigan
Nebraska
State House Crumbling Forces Call for New Capitol
Readers learn plaster falls from Indiana State House ceilings as aging structure proves unsafe. The writer recalls past collapse risks, cites poor ventilation and health impacts on legislators, and urges immediate planning and funding for a new capitol. The piece notes temporary offices already housing state executives and key agencies awaiting a replacement.
A Sunday Talk on Faith and Modern Religion
The piece discusses the confusion among many religious approaches, urging simplicity and purity in belief. It notes churches grow in numbers while local wickedness increases, suggesting a race between worshippers of God and servants of the devil and urging stronger moral effort.
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God
Devil
Washington correspondent’s slur on Indiana journalists sparks backlash
The Chicago Times Washington writer Henry F. Keenan is condemned for a harsh letter attacking ladies who joined a recent East Coast editorial trip. Critics call him an egotistical liar, vulgar, and unfit for decent society, noting Indiana editors and accompanying women reject his statements.
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Washington
Chicago Times
East
Indiana
Henry F. Keenan
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Ross Ramer
Richmond
Keenan
New Castle
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Kerr letter hints at Hendricks but rejects Presidential bid
The writer summarizes Speaker Kerr declining a Presidential nomination while certifying Gov. Hendricks as fit. It argues Hendricks faces opposition from Hancock Pendleton and their allies, cites C. W. Woolley on party dynamics, and suggests Holman as a preferable nominee over Hendricks.
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Speaker Kerr
Philadelphia
Gov. Hendricks
Mr. Kerr
Kerr
Stem
Stern
Pendleton
Hancock
Mr. Hendricks
Seymour
C. W. Woolley
Ohio
Gen. Hancock
Mr. Pendleton
Hendricks
William S. Holman
Congress
Mr. Holman
Possible Election Implications in a Political Letter
The text discusses nominations and potential election outcomes. It cites Mr. Holman as a possible winner and comments on Mr. Hendricks and Mr. Kerr, noting concerns about political influence and judgment. The tone critiques ambition and calls for self-restraint in using official power.
Queer Nashville Liaison Ends in Tragic Shooting
Fifteen year old Alfred Reddick formed a liaison with Mrs. Rees, wife of David Rees. After she forbade the affair he shot himself in the Rees store, with a coroner’s jury ruling death by his own hand and placing responsibility on Mrs. Rees.
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Nashville
Alfred Reddick
David Rees
Rees
Adonis
Police barred from Lyceum Hallford night prompt public outcry
The Lyceum Hallford night scene saw Officer Moore challenged for entering without paying admission. The gallery applauded his departure, while critics argue police presence protects order in crowds and fires a dangerous precedent. The article urges hall management to secure police protection in future contracts and condemns the action.
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Lyceum Hallford
Policeman Moore
Moore
Markle
Lyceum Hall
New National Bond and Mortgage Company Bill Introduced
Washington dispatch details Indiana influence as Mr. Landers introduces a House bill to incorporate the National Bond and Mortgage Company of the District of Columbia. Corporators include John C. New and Elijah B.
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Washington City
Washington Dispatch
Baltimore Sun
Landers
Indiana
House of Representatives
National Bond and Mortgage Company of
District of Columbia
John C. New
Elijah B
Company Formed for Bond Mortgage Lending in Washington
The article lists founders Martindale Charles Gibson Ameri cus L Payne Shelby M Cuslom Melville B Abell George R Gibson and Charles W Bridges. It states the object is to loan money on bonds and mortgages secured by real estate, issue bonds based on such mortgages, with capital stock fixed at 1 000 000 and potential to increase by stockholder vote. The office is in Washington, with operations planned across several states and territories.
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Martindale
Charles Gibson
Americus L. Payne
Shelby M. Cuslom
Melville B. Abell
George R. Gib‘son
Charles W. Bridges
Washington
Independents of Marion County Endorse Party Platform
At a Saturday meeting the Independents of Marion County adopted a resolution pledging mutual support for the Independent party and its principles. The group vows to promote the party and see its platform incorporated into law.
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Marion County
Independent Party
Coburn Stance Endangers Congressional Bid in Indy District
The article argues Gen. Coburn cannot win a nomination in the Indianapolis district. It cites his prior defeat for backing national bankers over soldiers, and suggests any paid law practice since leaving Congress should be kept. It warns he will not win another seat.
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Coburn
Congress
Indianapolis
Wealth talk masks urban hunger and despair
The author denounces sensational claims of prosperity by Eastern capitalists while tramps roam cities and families beg for work and bread. He argues that such rhetoric is hypocritical amid widespread poverty, urging recognition of hardship over empty success talk.
Ohio Democrats clash with Cincinnati Enquirer over unity
Democratic papers in Ohio censure the Cincinnati Enquirer for criticizing presidential candidates. The Enquirer answers that harmony would come by calling a convention and declaring Democrats entitled to all offices, a claim presented as a fact.
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Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer
The
Chicago nominates Hendricks and Black for president ticket
A Chicago paper names Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana and Jerry Black of Pennsylvania for President and Vice President. It condemns pandering to depraved masses and warns against trivializing the Tom and Jerry reference as a campaign slogan.
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Chicago
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Jerry Black
Pennsylvania
Tom and Jerry
Anderson Herald Endorses Judge Kibby for Supreme Court
The Anderson Herald endorses Judge J. F. Kibby of Richmond as a candidate for nomination to the Supreme Court. Kibby is praised as a ripe lawyer, able jurist, and man of spotless integrity whose nomination would be hailed as the right choice for the judiciary.
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Anderson Herald
Kibby
J. F. Kibby
Richmond
Wayne
Supreme Court
Logansport Pharos Eyes Democratic Governor Hopefuls
The Logansport Pharos signals its search for a Democratic governor candidate after Mr. Holman declined naming. It lists Bayless W. Hanna of Terre Haute, Graham N. Fitch of Lafayette, Gen. M. D. Manson of Crawfordsville, and D. W. Voorhees of Terre Haute as possibilities.
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Logansport
Pharos
Mr. Holman
Bayless W. Hanna
Terre Haute
Graham N. Fitch
Lafayette
Gen. M. D. Manson
Crawfordsville
D. W. Voorhees
Brown Nomination For Congress Promoted In Indianapolis
Friends of General Tom Brown of Indianapolis visit the city to organize support for his congressional bid. The article argues Wayne county is unfavorable for Brown missionaries and endorses Major Jonathan W. Gordon as the superior candidate to represent the district.
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Tom Brown
Indianapolis
Wayne County
Jonathan W.gorjdon
Indiana Editors Drawn Into National Feud
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes it is reprinting hostile material from the Chicago Times and New York World, inviting enmity from Indiana editors. The reaction in papers received so far shows the invitation largely accepted.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago Times
New York World
Arkansas Senator Dorsey Declared Bankrupt and Dishonest
The Arkansas senator Dorsey is described as bankrupt with no personal wealth and wealth he amassed built on intrigue and dishonest schemes. He is said to have hit rock bottom and few tears will be shed for him.
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Senator Dorsey
Arkansas
Indiana campaign would be hotter with new presidential ticket
If Harrison and Hendricks or Morton and Holman should be the Presidential ticket this year the campaign in Indiana would be hotter than an awful hot fire. There would be more fun than the oldest inhabitant ever heard of.
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Holman
Hendricks
Kerr
Philadelphia
Times
Mr. Hendricks
Harrison
Morton
Indiana
Richmond Angers at Critique in Sporting Gazette
A Richmond resident condemns a Chicago Sporting Gazette writer for paragraphs about a respected local young lady, demanding public shaming and removal from the city.
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Sporting Gazette
Chicago
Richmond
Funeral of Congressman Stark Held in Norwich
The funeral of Congressman Stark was held in Norwich Connecticut yesterday. A delegation of Congressmen the Postmaster General and other government officials attended.
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Starkweather
Norwich
Conn
Indiana and Richmond Daily Papers Revenue Claim
The Ft. Wayne Sentinel notes Indiana has thirty five daily papers with only about twenty percent profitable. It adds Richmond hosts three daily papers and at most one third are profitable.
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Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Richmond
Richmond Dominates Chicago Dog Show Prizes
Richmond wins top prizes at a Chicago dog show as competing Indiana towns laud Richmond as the best dog town. The result prompts statewide recognition of Richmond’s success and pride in local breeders.
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Richmond
Chicago
Indiana
Greenback Man and Buchanan Plan Mentioned in Journal
The Indianapolis Journal notes that a supporter of the Greenback movement need not swear by James Buchanan, commonly known as Plan, indicating debate over party loyalty and the exact name.
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Indianapolis Journal
James Buchanan
Centennial bill faces Senate passage after House approval
The Centennial bill is expected to pass the Senate, as it did in the House, with supporters worried that amendments could threaten final passage.
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Senate
House
Friends
Charley Ross sighted in Tiffin Ohio
Mrs. Ross travels to Tiffin Ohio to identify the boy claimed to be her missing child. Local reports confirm the figure is connected to the ongoing Charley Ross case and authorities await identification confirmation.
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Charley Ross
Tiffin
Ohio
Idaho Delegate Tom Bennett Urges Centennial Appropriation
Gen. Tom Bennett, congressman from Idaho, delivered a speech last week endorsing the Centennial appropriation, urging support in Congress. He touted national celebration funding as essential to mark the milestone and boost related programs.
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Tom Bennett
Congress
Idaho
Dublin Register Urges Hiatt for County Treasurer
The Dublin Register strongly urges William F. Hiatt to be elected County Treasurer. The recommendation emphasizes his experience and financial background for the county's fiscal leadership.
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William F. Hiatt
Dublin Register
Mark Twain Campaign for Mayor of Hartford
Mark Twain enters the Hartford mayoral race presenting a bold platform. The announcement signals his bid amid local interest in leadership and urban renewal.
Trains Delayed on Northern Pacific Railroad by Snow
Snow delays disrupt Northern Pacific trains causing slower service and passenger impact across routes. Weather conditions threaten schedules as crews report slower speeds and potential further impacts into the day.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Impacts of Late Rains Hit Various Regions
The late rains caused widespread damage across several parts of the country, affecting crops and infrastructure. Local officials assess losses and begin relief considerations as communities cope with the aftermath.
Various political and weather dispatches from across the nation
Reports cite heavy rains along the Ohio Valley and very cold northern weather with Pembino recording 23 below zero. Other items note a new lead vein at Goldonda, a McKee case hearing, a steamer burning near Henderson, bank burglars in Northampton, a Utah delegation meeting the President on polygamy, Haiti's revolution near Jacmel, and the U S reaction to Port-au-Prince's Foreign Club closure effort.
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Kentucky Senate
Ohio Valley
Pembino
Goldonda
McKee
Dyer
Evansville
Henderson
Northampton
Louisiana Senate
Felicinia Parish
Utah
Count Anasy
Hayti
Ton of
Jacmel
Port-au-Prince
Bassett
United States
A Union Prisoner's Revenge and Political Pranks
Charles Niedenhofen recounts eighteen months in rebel prison pens ending with a confrontation in St. Louis. He recalls Andersonville Macon and Salisbury and a mercy denied, followed by a bizarre handshake with the Kentucky guard who once abused a wounded prisoner.
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Winona
Charles Niedenhofen
Niedenhofen
Ninth
Minnesota Regiment
Guntown
Miss
Andersonville
Macon
Salisbury
New Jersey
Kentucky
St. Louis
Davis
Mr. Neidenhofen
A Trio of Suckers and a Faithless Love Triangle
The Terre Haute Gazette recalls a Decatur pair's affair with Henry Warner now in Terre Haute. Josiah Dawson forces Warner from the house after arresting the husband amid drunken scenes and delayed witnesses. The tale centers on betrayal, broken vows, and a chaotic quest for justice.
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Josiah Dawson
Henry Warner
Terre Haute
Decatur
Josiah
Bronson
Eleventh Street
Warner
Mr. Dawson
Dawson
Wall Street
Esquire
McCarty
Charles Flaid
Mrs. Dawson
Flaid
Justice’s
Forecast of February Weather From Local Student Meteorologist
A provocative forecast notes an enthusiastic meteorology student reads a February weather outlook. The piece implies only ice men who share the forecast will rejoice, hinting at a lighthearted, speculative tone about a chilly month.
Little boy migrates on locomotive in Kentucky crash
A Columbus Kentucky negro youth climbed onto a locomotive pilot on Conductor Latimer’s train after the engineer’s fire piled, and rode forty one miles toward Nashville. At Johnsonville the boy was pulled down and explained he was migrating. The engineer recalled striking two sheep earlier, imagining both were beside the locomotive.
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Detroit Free Press
Senate
Grand River Avenue
Strawberry Bob
Tommy
Windsor
Congress Street
Nickety
Nick
Springwell
Wisconsin
Georgia
Nashville
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