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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1886
Page
2
Carlisle is elected while Morrison and Hurd are defeated, a serious loss to the Democracy in Congress as they are described as among the party's purest, ablest, and most industrious men.
The piece argues Republicans with a ten seat House majority aim to overturn the will of the people by seats in the General Assembly to secure a U S Senator via joint ballot. It condemns party leaders as selfish and unpatriotic and warns of a rising third party challenging the dominant parties.
Mr Decatur Downing serves notice on Mr John T Beasley to contest his General Assembly seat alleging 200 votes miscounted in Sullivan county and 50 in Vigo Vermilion counties The Republicans predict the move will fail as Beasley is fairly elected and Democrats will outnumber Republicans on joint ballot to seat Beasley and others The dispute is described as talk and froth before the Legislature convenes.
The narrative argues the election was void and Meagher, already elected justice of the peace, did not qualify or perform any judicial act. He is praised within the Knights of Labor, and fellow members elected to the House would refuse to help Dudley’s plan to remove him.
The Legislature report notes Democrats hold a Senate majority with 14 elected and five over. Republicans hold 10. In the House, Democrats secure 45 seats to 25 Republicans, yielding a Democratic majority in both chambers and a two‑vote advantage on joint ballot.
The official majorities for Congress in the eighth district are listed, detailing the tally by candidate and party. The article records the official result totals and calls out the leading representative by vote count.
The article lists official majorities for Joint Representative for Sullivan Vermillion and Vigo counties and shows Indiana's fiftieth congress split Democrats six to Republicans seven. It cites Democratic Press Commentary from the New York World Indianapolis Sentinel Cincinnati Enquirer and discusses Mr. Cleveland's party role and Indiana Democratic leadership and unity.
The Indianapolis Sentinel interviews Senator Voorhees regarding Indiana election results. He cites a recurring pattern since 1868 where national victories predict state losses, arguing his hindsight is clever but fails to explain outcomes beyond his own self interest.
Republicans threaten to oust Vigo County representative Meagher over alleged ineligibility tied to a prior Justice of the Peace election. The Indianapolis Sentinel explains the Constitution bars holding another office while serving a judicial post, noting Meagher never took oath or bond due to no vacancy.
Unclaimed letters remaining at the post office will be sent to the Dead-letter office if not picked up within thirty days. Names include Geo Arndt OH Billmyer J Donlan 2 David Davidson Carla Ely Rebecca Hayes Retta King Mollie Kennedy Mary Love 2 Ed Morningstar Martha J Moore Pennington Alonzo Pennington 2 W J Jones Geo Quimby Charles St Clair Robert Shipley August Bitter H T Roberts John Ryan Frank Riatt Nancy Walters J Ernest P M Bullivan Ind and others with date November 8 1986.
Mrs Lucy Parsons wife of a condemned anarchist spoke to 200 300 people at Harmony hall Paterson New Jersey urging calm and denouncing police as humbugs She read New York press comments on the anarchist trials and described a peaceable anarchist meeting attended by her and her husband.
Michigan reports show Republicans capturing the state ticket by about 4000 votes and likely five of eleven congress seats. Fusionists win several districts amid close contests while the GOP gains two additional congressmen and may secure a U.S. senator. Detroit scene notes election fraud allegations and a U.S. grand jury returning thirty indictments.
Reports from Frankfort Michigan on November 10 describe a fierce gale on Lake Michigan washing wreckage onto Point Betsy. The life saving station patrols the beach for bodies as top cabin fragments from a large iron ore vessel surface, including a lead colored hull with a mizzen-mast hole and red covering board with blue edge molding.
The Postmaster General appointed Tuesday several fourth class postmasters in multiple states including Ohio Black Creek Cedar Grove and Green Valley with names like M Vogel F Burlingame L W Berry A Hines J Durham W R McClair W H Ledlie J T Smith KF Messer and more. The list covers Illinois Coffeen Garber Springville Towner Arbor Hill Fairview Irwin Payne and Pilot Grove among others with additional names such as Mrs J McGowan and S Harmon.
A peaceful Lord Mayor’s Day procession faced minor clashes as a mob of about 800 tried to enter Trafalgar Square. Police and Lifeguards cleared the square while 800 medical students marched to aid the police. One arrest recorded and a socialistic speech ended with restrained police action.
A Nevada Missouri dispatch reports Frank James, ex train robber, sent by Jim Cummings four unsigned banknotes as a memento of the Frisco robbery. Investigators pursue the sender as Fotheringham faces grand larceny indictments. the Globe-Democrat notes a disputed letter from St Joe.
The Minneapolis flour mill activity topped all weeks this year with 157,270 barrels produced, up from 00,500 the prior week and exceeding last year’s 162,650 barrels for the same period.
Henry Watterson, arriving in New York aboard the La Burgoyne from Havre, discusses the election results. He says Morrison’s defeat reflects district disaffection from a Democratic administration, Carlisle’s narrow escape was accidental, Hurd’s Toledo defeat stemmed from personal opposition, and he views the Labor vote with respect.
The presidential party arrived in Boston early Monday and proceeded to Harvard for ceremonies at Gore Hall and Sander's Theatre. The program included prayers, music by the anniversary chorus, Lowell’s oration, Holmes poetry, and honorary degrees, followed by a banquet at Mercurial hall. A nasal injector free with Shilohs catarrh remedy is offered by local sellers.
New York November 10 Brewers from New York Brooklyn Jersey City and Newark formed a pool to regulate trade with a million dollar fund raised by 35 000 deposits from each member The plan keeps existing contracts but bans expensive saloon adornments sales set at 4 a barrel with 10 percent off If a brewer gains a customer he must pay 2 into the fund per barrel sold Several brewers including H B Scharman confirmed the pool but did not confirm all details
Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis left on the 10 30 a m train Tuesday for Syracuse in company with Mr and Mrs Thomas Emory. Many callers attended her Monday night at the hotel and public interest followed her every appearance.
Chicago board of trade quotes show Wheat No 2 November 74 44 cents, December 75 9 16 cents, January 75 3 16. Corn No 2 November 35 1 6 cents, December 36 05 cents, January 36 2 6 cents. Oats No 2 November 25 5 16, December 25 5 16, January 26 3 16. Park prices ranged about 9 25 to 9 20. Live stock at Union stock yards: hogs steady to higher, cattle slow but steady, sheep steady. Butter 25 26 cents, eggs 17 18 cents, poultry prices mixed. New York futures follow with wheat around 83 84 cents, corn around 40 47 cents. Detroit and Toledo notes include firmer wheat and various small shifts in oats and clover seed.
London reports Mr. Gladstone reassured Bulgarian deputies that his views on the emancipated Ottoman provinces remain unchanged. He argues the sultan granted liberty for Bulgaria’s own use and should not be handed to Russia. He praises Alexander II’s role in freeing Bulgaria but warns servitude to Russia would ruin the act. Also noted Cork bishop William Delaney is dying.
Carcano Nov 6 report Liebknecht and Dr. Aveling, British socialist propagandists, arrived in Chicago. They visited the convicted anarchists Friday, with Liebknecht approving Parsons words at sentencing and addressing about 2,500 people Friday night.
Mrs A M Knotts announces an exclusive millinery house at 2 doors west of National Bank. She offers a full line for fall and winter, cash discounts, prompt orders, and latest styles to attract ladies. Seeing is believing. customers encouraged to inspect goods and prices.
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