Public debt rise cited amid import duties non payment
The November public debt statement shows a $3,039,578 month rise due to uncollected import duties amid unsettled affairs. James Roper, known as the Deakin murderer, escaped Vigo county Jail with others, was briefly at a Merom farmhouse, then captured in Crawford County and returned to jail.
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James Roper
Deakin
Vigo County
Merom
Sullivan County
Roper
Crawford County
Local paper rivals and correspondence claims unsettled
The piece reports on rival papers in Staunton and Grand Rapids, disputing claims of influence over J M Ioucas and asserting independent, self directed choice in mailing relations. It notes The Braz Echo and The Grand Rapids Post defend loyalty to local papers while pursuing wider circulation.
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J. M. Ioucas
Staunton
Eco
Echo
Braz
J. M. Lucas
Farmers Need General Information to Influence Society
The passage urges farmers to read more papers weekly to gain general information and wield influence in politics and society. It argues affordability and access, claiming Viome first and abroad afterward, should be the motto, urging readers to help and be helped.
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Notte
Road funding and March deadline loom for North and South railroad
Dr. B. Thomas and Mayor Ackemire discussed $13,009 in township funds held by trustees for the road project. Time to complete by March 1 extends only if the line can gain iron and grading support from the I. and St. L. Railroad, with coal lands and new mines along the route promising trade.
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I. & St. L. Read
I. St. L
Carbon
Thomas
Rregard
Tilton Dropped From Plymouth Church Roll After Beech er Scandal Vote
In Brooklyn last Friday an examining committee recommended dropping Theodore Tilton from Plymouth Church membership due to four years of nonattendance and claims of no longer being a member. Tilton testified he left four years ago and denied slandering Beecher, while Beecher said differences were amicably settled. The vote passed 291 to 13, amid mixed reactions from the congregation.
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Brooklyn
Buecher- Tilton
Theodore Tilton
Tilton
Plymouth Church
Mr. Beecher
Plymouth
Brooklyn Eagle
Henry Ward Beecher
Partisan Press Independence and Party Reform Ideas
The piece defends independent journalism within party politics, arguing Time Echo and The Brazil Miner both sustain independence while supporting party aims. It urges parties to embrace new issues and maintain reform leadership, not be bound by old labels or demagoguery.
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Brazil
Greencastle
Indianapolis Sentinel
Time Echo
Republican Party
Independent Journal
Democrats Gain Across States In Off-Year Elections
Early returns show Democrats carrying New York Maryland Virginia and Wisconsin while Republicans win Massachusetts New Jersey Minnesota Kansas Mississippi and Arkansas. Sunset Cox wins a congressional seat in James Brooks district. New Jersey votes both chambers Republican and Minnesota elects a Republican governor. Overall, results hint at typical off-year losses for the governing party but promise renewed Republican energy in the next presidential race.
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New York
Maryland
Virginia
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Minnesota
Kansas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Washburne
Sunset Cox
Congress
James Brooks
Senate
House
Echoes From Carbonifera Flats and Local Happenings
News from Carbonifera: Grigg Dawson returns to carpentry work in Greencastle area, rail service updates on the I and St L line, and steady mine work with monthly pay. Notable items include a 16 tooth extraction, John W. Walker visiting Louisville, a Decatur Illinois shaft sale, and local farming and mining ventures. A miner Samuel Williams dies destitute. a young man’s rain delay romance is clarified. a Cameron child dies from brain inflammation linked to a popcorn incident.
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Echo
The
Grigg Dawson
Greencastle
Bill Baxter
Bob
Baxter
Bill
R. R
North Mines
John W. Walker
Louisville
8. G. Tiley
Decatur
Ilinois
John McGrennahan
John
Hart
Samuel Williams
Ebenezer Davis
Thomas Cameron
Local notices and market chatter fill town columns
Auditor Hoskins visits town Monday while Sabbath school shifts to 8 PM. Mary Jacobs dies at 17 from consumption. Price inquiries on wood in Terre Haute. Mr. George Miller contacted. Pork business soft. feeder declines last year price. Collins emigrates to Fountain. Dr McCullough moves into Collins residence. Earle brings news Friday. Echoes from Brazil travel cycles. Walnut harvest tightens pace as J M Lineas builds a barn. Spending habits linked to credit access. Ads claim cash bargains at C. & R. Jaws. Eli Carpenter and family return from Missouri in good health. Potts rumored to strike balance in business. Cole’s product to receive attention. Adyalorey ad ends.
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Terre Haute
George Miller
C. W. Collins
Fountain
Dr. McCullough
Collins
Brazil
J. M. Lineas
Bn Jaws of
Eli. Carpenter
Wm. Jackson
Silas Mosteller
Missouri
Potts
Cole
Green Bur-Yaw to Open Knightaville Hotel for Five Years
The Enterprise notes Green Bur-Yaw of Putnam County has rented the new Knightaville hotel for five years and will open by the 20th instant. It mentions a push to establish a Simon-pure Democratic paper in the area and suggests considering buying a county office to invest money quickly rather than hoarding it. Also reported are a local bush with yellow blossoms, a potential Terre Haute Amateurs visit, Vandalia railroad schedule changes, and praise for Cloverland and Carbon correspondents Advalorem and Resident who regularly contribute.
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Putnam County
Knightaville
Vandalia Road
Advalorem
Cloverland
Carbon
Te Eeno
Review of The Fair God by Len Wallace
The Terre Haute Mail reviewers dismiss Len Wallace's new book The Fair God as a joke or failure. The Tuscola journal critiques the review as stupid and ignorant, praising the Mail's format while blaming its correspondents for the misfire.
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Tuscola
Journal
Hasks
Nubbins
Terre Haute
Len. Wallace
Pateday Renting Mail
Enttall
Ohio election result signals Democratic party strength
The Ohio result is seen as a decisive moment for preserving the Democratic party and reorganizing the national effort for the next presidential canvass. It suggests unity with Allen and Thurman leading the anti monopoly and anti centralization forces, diminishing third party prospects. Fort Indianapolis addition to the city draws buyers with views of the skyline and access to rail lines. Geo W. Rader invites inquiries about land, farms, bonds, and mortgages near Indianapolis with investment potential.
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Ohio
Democratic Party
Union
Allen
Thurman
Veteran Indiana soldier buried with honors today
The report notes the death of Joseph Sarrice an old soldier in an Indiana regiment wounded in several battles. He was the brother in law of Joseph Kelly of Terre Haute. He will be buried with military honors today as Mr McCay arrives in the city to collect arms and accoutrements.
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Joseph Sarrice
Indiana
Joseph Kelly
Terre Haute
McCay
White Bés Chickens Feathers New Feathers
A restricted readable fragment mentions chickens and feathers with unclear details. The text references items described as feathers and a scene or setting that cannot be clearly identified. No definite names organizations places or dates are present.
Boots and Shoes at Panic Prices From S Herr’s Store
Boots and Shoes Hats and Gloves offered at exceptionally low cash prices. Huge stock advertised with deep discounts aimed to clear $9,000 worth down to $3,000 by January 1. Men’s hip Cleveland boots, calf boots, women’s slippers and heavy boogans promoted at parts below prior levels. Sale promises first cost pricing on many items and emphasis on value amid scarce money.
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Cleveland
Brazil
S. Herr’s
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