Political points and party clashes across Indiana and nation
Reports attack F Johnston of New Albany as Census Supervisor and mock the Fusion era. Notes on Governor Smith march in August, Hendricks Club, and Garcelon issues. Highlights include Weaver’s soldiers pay bill, New York electors plan, Foster nomination to Russian Mission, Voorhis resignation pressure, and Democratic fights over gubernatorial candidates.
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Inidianapolis Journal
F. ©. Johnston
New Albany
Augusti
Smith
Hendricks Club
Indianacollia
Garcel
Chamberlain
New York Herald
Congress
Senator Weaver
Buncombe
Cincinnati Gazette
Ohio
Sherman
Blaine, Jrs
Grant
Washburne
Hayes
Garfield
Bristow
Dennison
Matthews
Hamond
Norince
Thurman
New York
Mason John W. Foster
Foster
Mexico
Indiana
Charles H. Voorhis
Bergen County
N. J
Voorhis
Frank C. Johnson
Judiciary Committee
the Clouse
South
Ek. F. Pintsbury
Maine
United States Senate
Senate
Sanders
Gray
Frank Landis
Frank
Morgan County
Brooklyn
Political Thought on Election April Voters and Amendments
The piece urges readers to study constitutional amendments including judiciary independence and voter residency. It warns Indiana’s vote could decide if it stays aligned with the solid South or supports free ballot principles, urging Republican unity to carry the ticket and guide the future.
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State Central Committee
Indiana
South
Congress
Spurgeon The Ridiculed Preacher Exposed In London Scene
The article portrays Charles Spurgeon as a controversial London preacher who defies journalistic ridicule. It notes his early opposition to his baptismal views, his vast dismissals by many papers, and his habit of not replying to criticism. It highlights his self description as a preacher and his strong faith in prayer, plus his hard work and the label Spurgeonism. It ends with a fashion aside on spring dress adornments.
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Spurgeon
New York Times
London
Great Britain
Nightingale Lane
Clapham
Tabernacle
Tam
Fusionists arrive in Maine amid arrest threats
Boston reports that Lewiston and Auburn Fusionists are en route to Augusta with a company of seventy five from Biddeford. Leaders warn force may be used against arrest by government officials. The Governor is urged to mobilize the Portland Blues and Montgomery Guards. White notes his books will not be examined and rejects recognition of either government.
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Boston
Mass
Herald
Augusta
Lewiston
Auburn
Adjutant General's Office
Wile
Finance Committee
Governor General
Suite
Halifax
Princess Louise
Bellerophon
Northampton
Bachante
Sir Edward Inglefield
Albert Victor
George Frederick
Fusion Legislature Session Opens After State House Exit
Reporters excluded as Capital Guards and Richards Light Infantry depart at 9 AM. Fusion Legislature assembles in Union Hall with a recess to 4 PM and signals intent to join the State House Legislature. Observers expect the Fusion faction to dissolve by tomorrow. Officials report new House members Hill and Milliken take seats as basicists.
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Augusta
Capital Guards
Richards’ Light Infantry
State House
Union Hall
House
State Clouse
Sinc Dit
Unrest in Europe as Germany Readies Army Increase
Across European capitals unease grows over Germany's army expansion and possible Russo German conflicts. Reports note attempts at alliance realignments with Austria Italy and France while peaceful assurances from Russia are urged but cautioned as fragile.
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Russia
Germany
Unese
Amily
Wresot
Uismann
Austria
Italy
National Zeitung
Berlin
Fire destroys Kings County Penitentiary shoe shop in Brooklyn
Fire at the Kings County Penitentiary shoe shop in Brooklyn destroyed a stone building ten years old, cost about 2100,000, with no insurance. Prisoners were ordered to quit work and line up as the fire spread, while a mounted squad and police aided the response. The blaze, fueled by wood, left only walls by noon, and an insurer or owner dispute followed. Additionally, political and corporate notices, a railroad director election, and a jewel theft reported in brief form.
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Kings County Penitentiary
Brooklyn
Bay State Shoe and Leather Company
Albany
State Committee
Tilden
Clausen
Henry Havemeyer
WHI
Oswald Glendorfer
Staats-Zeitung
William Bond
George J. Porest
Sidney Dillon
Fred L. Ames
Gi. M. Dodge
If. HH. Aud
Jay Gould
F. FT. Gond
B. Pp. McCreery
Republicans split over third term and party independence
George William Curtis notes broad support for a third term among politicians while 20 000 Republicans in the state abstain from voting for Cornell. Henry Ward Beecher backs Mayor Howell and the push to renominate two Republican Assessors if Beecher can sway Governor Cornell. An Independent Republican Committee enunciates principles and vows to defeat any local or general Republican candidates not aligned with their stance.
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Washington City
Tings
New York Tribune
Roland
George William Curtis
Cornell
Henry Ward Beecher
Howell
Brooklyn
Beecher
Independent Republican Committee
Hayes
The Rev. Cowley Charged With Barbarity In Bogus Shepherds Fold Case
Disclosures reveal Rev Cowley and wife allegedly starved and beat children under care of Shepherd's Fold. Six children were returned to parents by order of the court as the trial adjourns to Saturday amid testimony of mistreatment.
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Cowley
Shepherd’s Fold
Anti-Tammany Jubilant After State Committee Triumph
Anti-Tammany supporters express jubilant reaction following a decisive victory at yesterday's state committee meetings. Leaders hailed the result as a rebuke to established faction influence and pledged further party unity.
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State Committee
Washington Tile Census Supervisors Nominations
Washington January 25 reports show Democratic Senators divided on action regarding census supervisors nominees. Several Democrats foresee rejections all by Republicans. Nominations listed include Dr Kidder for Dunkirk Customs, Lawder for Fourth Missouri Internal Revenue, Cook for Rosebud Agency, Boynton for Indian Agent at Maquis Pueblo Arizona, Harris for General Land Office clerk, and several postmasters. An exodus inquiry and criticizings by Senator Voorhees follow.
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Washington, D. C
Pascal Dr. Kidder
Dunkirk
New York
Rynde Lawder
Internal Revenue
Missouri
John Cook
Ilinois
Rosebud Agency
Dakota
Milo A. Boynton
Michigan
Maquis, Pueblo Agency
Arizona
Tlatoer Harris
Pennsylvania
General Land Office
Hattie Lucas
Amos
Iowa
Abram Harkins
Rochester
Minn
Albert W. Simcock
Council Grove
Kansas
Senator Voorhees
Morton Nomination Clears Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably the nomination of John Morton for Collector of Internal Revenue at San Francisco, surprising California lawmakers who expected a negative outcome. Bayard's financial resolution drew the day's notable interest with a well attended Senate speech. Adams Jr. and Gowen testified before the House Commerce Committee on Liagai's bill, supporting the aim but doubting the bill's effectiveness.
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Morton
Senate Finance
John Morton
Internal Revenue
San Francisco
California
Lorton
Bayard
Senate
Ife
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Gowen
Reading Railroad Company
House Commerce Committee
Liagai
Senate honors late Senator Chandler with eulogies
The Capitol devotion to eulogies for Zachariah Chandler drew a large crowd in the Senate Chamber. Resolutions praised his nineteen years as a U S Senator from Michigan, urged suspension of business, and ordered crepe armbands for thirty days. The Senate adjourned after adopting the resolutions.
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Chandler
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Terry
Senate
Zachariah Chandler
United States
Michigan
Ferry
House of Representatives
Baldwin
Wheat and corn prices across markets show firming notes
The report lists irregular and dull price movements for wheat in New York Chicago Milwaukee and Baltimore with bids and sellers noted for January February March and April. Corn ranges quiet to firm with No 2 values and mixed spot sales. Also listed are prices for whisky pork lard oats and flaxseed across several cities with monthly bid and ask levels.
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New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Tolevo
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