Repeal of the Sherman Resumption Bill Debate
The Enterprise discusses the proposed repeal of the resumption act with a February state convention looming. It notes Republican support for Grant’s third term, possible Democratic candidate George A. Bicekect of New Albany, and Connecticut Governor Egmont appointing ex Gov English as US Senator to fill Perry’s vacancy. The editorial questions Congress repeal of the Sherman Bill, urging reader input.
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Tue Enterprise
Grant
Junce
Geo. A. Bicexect
New Albany
Xegmont
Connecticut
English
United States
Oirie S. Perry
Tus
Enterprise
Congress
Congresey
Wall Street
John Sherman
G Grant
General Grant
Wolfe
Friand
Clay County
Republican committee bases votes on 1872 plan
The Republican State Central Committee adopts the 1872 basis instead of 1874 for selecting convention votes and names W. W. Curry for Secretary of State, ignoring Tom Brown for Governor. This basis would grant Clay county 25 convention votes, three more than in 1874.
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Republican State Central Committee
W. W. Curry
Tom Brown
Clay County
Terre Haute Journal to be led by Havens and Grimes
Hon. B. F. Havens will serve as editor and Andrew Grimes as business manager of the Terre Haute Journal. Both are seasoned Democrats. the paper vows to be a bold Democratic voice opposing the administration and money power.
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B. F. Havens
Andrew Grimes
Terre Hante
Havens
Grimes
Terreante
Hester
Washington
Terre Haute
Hyansville
Irafik White
Frank Thrunt
Frank
Congress
Enterprise editor’s partisan jabs spark party blame game
Chronically heated editorials accuse Democrats of treachery while noting party shifts toward Republicans since earlier eras. The letter mocks an editor’s anti Democrat stance, cites Knightsville four year resolutions, praises Willian Travis and the Martz Eaglet, and criticizes coverage of whisky frauds implicating government figures as Democratic.
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Enterprise
Sen. Butler
Col. Mushy
Jo. Brown Glen
Longstreet
Democratic Party
Indianapolis Journal
Yianklyn
Valf
Wolfe
Grant Era Vetoes and Greenback Rhetoric Across Indiana
The piece lambastes President Grant for vetoing bills aiding soldiers and for backing the resumption act, labeling him aligned with money powers. It notes reform-minded critics, lists potential 41st Congress speakers, and mentions local figures like William Holman and E. T. Keightly as candidates, with a Terra Haute Greenback address by Sipney Myess.
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Sipney Myess
Merchants’ Bank of Chicago
Terra Haute
Myers
Oldest and youngest signers of the Declaration noted
The piece lists the Pecuration of Independence signers aged from 27 to 71 at signing on July 4 1776. It notes deaths of several, with Charles Carroll being the last survivor in 1832 and mentions Adams and Jefferson dying on July 3 1825.
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Benjamin Franstin
Pennsylvania
Edward Rutledge
South Carolina
Charles Carroll
Carralton
Juin Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Fraud charges blamed on the Republican party in national thefts
A long railing note accuses the Republican party of massive fraud against the nation, estimating multistate thefts and arguing party leaders enriched private pockets while alleging plots to consolidate districts and retain tax collectors. It claims Washington officials support misconduct and urges punishment.
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Republican Party
St. Louis
Washington
Etter, Hanger
Editor’s stance on hostile columns unsettles readers
The piece notes that Twesty-K1X mentions the word Ecrro in Brother Wealfe’s columns but that the editorials do not bother him, citing perceived resilience or indifference from the editor amid referenced remarks.
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Ecrro
Brother Wealfe
Reunion committee sets Hall for January 4 and 5
The Yaar committee of arrangements has booked the Hall of Representatives for January 4 and 5. Full attendance is anticipated amid the upcoming Centennial celebration in Philadelphia on July 4. A grand encampment of Mexican War veterans from across the United States is proposed. J. A. Beenaxas chairs from Indianapolis, November 27.
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Yaar
Hall of Representatives
Philadelphia
Union
J. A. Beenaxas
Indianavolis
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Clay County Indiana
Notice in Bowling Green Indiana dated November 27 1875 announces a sheriff sale of real estate to satisfy a decree. The property includes portions of sections 28 23 and 14 in town 12 range 7 and details a seven year rent terms with first sale at the court house door between 10 am and 4 pm. If rents fail to cover the decree the fee simple interest may be offered for sale. Sale proceeds fund costs and costs.
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Court House
Bowling Green
Clay County
Indiana
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Ridge
Clay
Stefix
Day County
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John Fkun
India
Robert M. Wingaté Anu
Ennnie Ogborn
Geol W
Ogborn
Salgut
Sardau
Gaur
Acre
Repts
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Couns
Yocom
Sheri
Lipsysnes
Glan Louse
Bowling
Greer
Noyber
Aene
Erengand
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Guy
Jesse
B. Yocom
Tavelve
Gond
Jesse B
Honda
Zeliak
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J RO B. Yocom
Sheriff
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City County
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Leavitt
Drugil
Clayfuid
Thiana
Jesse B. Yocom
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