Announced Candidacies and Fees for County Offices
Tama announces fees for candidates including five dollars for Prosecutor State Senator Representative Recorder Sheriff and Treasurer three dollars for Surveyor Coroner and Commissioner and township officers. A. T. Lansing is named as Recorder candidate for Clay County subject to Democratic nominating process. Brazil Indiana January 24 1878.
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Clark
Evrron Ecno
Tama
Clay County
Alu.zol
Sowers
Brazil
Ind
The
Echo
A. T. Lansing
Ulay County
Editorial Notes on Politics and Temperance Across Regions
The piece surveys multiple political angles including Blaine’s Maine base for the presidency, James J. Williams as a gubernatorial nominee option, and Republican greenback criticisms. It notes shifts in Indiana town temperance action, a crackdown on lobbyists, and a favorable stance on Indianapolis for a Democratic convention. It ends with a critical 1875 Spain Cuba letter urging intervention if redress isn’t granted.
Morton Praises Hendricks Over Self in Indiana Race
The Indianapolis Journal notes Merton nominates himself for the Presidency in the 1876 Wauric Almanac. It claims he can carry Indiana against any living Democrat and that only he can carry the State against Hendricks. The piece expresses doubt about Morton's self-praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Merton
Indiana
Hendricks
Morton
Candidate A T Lansing Nominated For Recorder Post
The announcement column lists A T Lansing as a candidate for Recorder under the Democracy. The Enterprise notes Lansing is a well known Clay county figure and fit for the office. It mentions Morton supporters and editorials from Fihe Merald and Morton papers, but criticizes alleged betrayals in crediting papers.
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A. T. Lansing
Clay County
Fihe
Merald
Morton
Rothschild
Gundlefinger
Geo
Paul Shaw
Sums of Loss in the American War of Independence
The passage notes Lexington’s retreat on Mir day in April 1776 and, from then until Yorktown’s surrender in October 1781, records American casualties at eight thousand. British and allies suffered about twenty thousand five hundred. It praises the losses as yielding incalculable benefits and asserts divine support for the American cause.
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Sherman
Philadelphia
Centennial Board
Pennsylvania
Indianaborough
Seraker Kerr
Lexington
Yorktown
New York Herald
Springfield
Mass
Patsky Threads Empire Drives Glasgow Exports Near Eight Million
Patsky near Glasgow stands as a leading threads producer with last years sewing cotton exports around 8 million dollars. The United States buys most, taking about 3.314 million pounds valued at 2.45 million. Other major players include the Coats and the Clarks with mills here and American firms entering the field.
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Patsky
Glasgow
United States
Coatses
Clarks
Vermillion County Delinquent Tax List Sparks Political Crossfire
In a heated exchange Echo and Enterprise clash over Vermillion County politics noting long standing Whig and Republican influence and recent appointments. The letter accuses Democrats of ousting rival wartime figures and attacks postmaster and party loyalists with vivid, partisan language.
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Vermillion County
Echo
Vermillion
Chry County
Wolfe
Hi ram Teter Nominated for Clerk of the Supreme Court
Clay county proposes Hi ram Teter of Bowling Green for Clerk of the Supreme Court noting his 11 years as deputy clerk and high regard from judges and attorneys. The letter urges Democratic voters to consider his claims and canvass the state for support. Esther F E Sauls paugh sues for breach of promise to marry after a 20 year cohabitation and repeated marriage plans. trial change requested to Oneida county.
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Clay County
Hiram Teter
Bowling Green
Supreme Court
Esther FE
Saulspaugh
Hin
Pratt
Brooklyn
Oneida County
Democrats Warn Opponents to Unite Against Hunter
A political prospectus urges Democrats and independents to unite to defeat General El Paso Hunter in the congressional race. It accuses Hunter of siding with money power over the people and calls for coordinated opposition across the district.
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General Grant
el Paso Hunter
Congress
Holman
Hunter
Democratic County Debt Spikes Under Republican Rule
A Newport Vermont paper argues Clay county’s large delinquent tax list reflects currency contraction under Republicans. It claims 1872 Republican wins left the county financially distressed, with debt rising to ten to twenty thousand dollars and Treasury renewals often unpaid. It asserts improvement began after 1874 and targets editor Davis for misstatements.
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Newport
Vermillion County
Clay County
Board of Commissioners
Bro. Davis
Greeley
County Board of Commissioners
Brother Davis
Davis
Bloody shirt politics and local campaigns in Indiana
The Centennials and party factions stir Indiana politics with talk of Spencer County meetings and resumption act debates. Reports claim D W Voonntees gave a strong St Louis speech, and speculation centers on Geo A Knight or Frank Baker as Democratic nominees for Congress and Clerk of the Supreme Court. A Montezuma fire, Clay county debt woes, and editorial feuds color the period as Republicans push for an anti Greenback stance and Landers rising as a likely next governor candidate.
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The
Martin County
Herald
Frank Baker
That County
Supreme Court
Indianapoli Journal
Frank Landers
Landers
Sit
Holman
Mr. Landers
Indiana
Our Correspondence Opens Public Debate at The Eco
The Eco invites reader letters and opinion pieces on topics of public interest. The editor disclaims responsibility for correspondent views while promoting open discussion and dissemination of news.
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THE
Eco
Staunton Items Report Weather Roads and Local Events
January saw heavier rain than fall in Septembers to December. Protracted meeting begins at Union Church Cloverland this Thursday. Witnessed January rainbows thunder and lightning thrice. JJ James returns from Texas recounting travels through four counties. Staunton High School literary society draws many scholars and youths. Staunton dancing club event at Wardlaw's Hall well attended. Death of August a Downing wife at 23 following dropsy at residence north of Staunton. Terre Haute works began cutting Monday.
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Staunton
Wardlaw’ ‘S Hall
John Downing
Aupista
The
Unlucky Week At Staunton Nail Works And Social
The Staunton stave factory will raise smoke soon as it serves the nail trade and handles kegs staves and heading. A public ball on the 28th failed with no attendees and the Terre Maute musicians left without tickets or cover. A surprise social at James Anderson's ended with a fainting man reacting to a lady’s cut finger before the performance resumed.
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Staunton
Terre Maute
James Anderson
Big rail prospect boosts Bel River business scene
Echo notes Bel River resumes activity with a railroad prospect. Local men express encouragement as Mrs. Jane Knisely dies suddenly from heart disease. Two weddings are listed Edward Butler and Mollie Morse John Prater and Sarah Sheets. Revival efforts by Rev. Samuel Ward Rev. Samuel Miller and Rev. T C Neal report steady progress with new converts.
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Bel River
Prospect
Jane Knisely
Edward Butler
Mollie Morse
John Prater
Sarah Sheets
Samuel Ward
Howesville
Samuel Miller
Centerville
Carter declines congress bid in Terre Haute letter
A letter from W. W. Carter dated January 24 1876 declines a Republican District Convention bid for Congress. He praises party principles, favors remaining in his profession, and hopes friends nominate a worthy and capable candidate. The document appears with an official patent list dated January 28 1875 noting several inventors and items.
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Congress
Terre Haute
Express
W. W. Carter
Bownine Green
Republican Party
Dry Goods Price Revolution Sparks 60 Day Stock Sweep
A historical notice declares a complete price revolution in all dry goods. For the next 60 days the store will run a stock sweep to cut inventory in preparation for Spring trade, inviting customers to verify the dramatic reductions with the following prices.
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P. T. Luther
Digcelworth
Uraill Ind
Tuimi
Blaine
Maine
Seymour Democrat
James J. Williams
Ohio
Indianapolis
Greenback Party
Horn
Victoria
Germany
Europe
Grex
Rees Willams
Fort Wayne Gazette
Q. A. [Fussler
Treasury Department
Washington
D. R. Pershing
War
AELW
State Grange
M. M. Moody
Finance Committee
Order
Moody
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Sentinel
Spain
Cuba
Seho
Arctic
Disraeli
Mr. Knssey
Center Point
Grant
C. V. McNutt
Bloomington
Monroe
Lawrence
State Senate
State University
MeeKee
St. Louis
Monguire
Babcock
Owen Country
Spencer
Hury County
New England
D. W. Voonntees
McKee
L. A
Geo. A. Knight
Titz Terre Haute Express
Nick Filbeck
Morton C. Hunter
T. J. Carter
Montezuma
Parke County
el Pascunter
Unter
Clay
United Brethren
Union Church
Cloverland
JJ James
Texas
Lewis Township
T. C. Neal
Chistian Church
Brrun
Lisle OF
United States Patent Office
Louis Bagger & Co
Solicitors of Patents
Washington, DC
Jno. B. Cleveland
Geo. W. Shaffer
Syracuse
J. B. Carter
Kokomo
Absalom G. Cook
Columbus
T. C. Guthery
Freedom
Harrows
J. B. Oakey
Leaches
Marion P. Wolfe
Crawfordsville
Eheagle
Milt
Ino. McDowell
Prop
Office
Mil
Depot
Hoosierville
the Echo Office
W.S. Ryce & CO
Sprague Prints
Lonsdale
Panis Jeans
Weinacke
ST On
Stao
Siz 'Bu
Dperre Haute
W. 8S
Ryce & CO
Terre Naute
Ipition
Union
Wensen
Astern
Middle
New York
Webster
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Michigan
Massachusetts
Iowa
Connecticut
Taddana
Gi &C. Merriam
Imain and
Meridian Street
Mwaloonw
East Main Street
Daugheriy’s Livery Stable
Floyd Graham
Indiand
Baid County
Charles Moore
John
Genereux
Ghee
McClelland & Cummings
orEundr Tubs Hall
Vins Ty
Jas. D. Hawkins
Queensware
Hienys
West Main Street
North Side
Palace of Music
Ohio Street
Public Square
Ee Knabe
Steck’s
Al.o
Taylor and Farley
Retall
Rade
Bregant
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