13 Jul 1877
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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1877
Page
1
A collage of town items from Seymour covers social gossip and official notes. Topics include local governance changes with Martin H. Rice as secretary, business updates like J. M. I. railroad receipts, ice cream saloons thriving, a justice office opening by Newt Greaves, and minor incidents such as Mrs. Stein’s wagon crash. Also mentions Dominion annexation talk, Russo Turkish moves, and a 750 mile walk planned by Mr. Lake.
The Chicago Field asked if a 500 mile walk in 500 consecutive hours had been done and received a reply citing Captain Barclay of Wry Scotland who reportedly walked 1000 miles in 1000 consecutive hours along with other endurance feats.
A correspondent of the New York News recounts a frightful scene near a village school where an enraged elephant escaped from a menagerie chased by a horse and panicked bystanders. A young Indian man named Victor calms the beast with familiar terms in Hindustani and leads it to its owner, ensuring custody.
A Seymour Democrat report states Lake completed the 500 mile walk with assistance from Columbus band members who joined for the last mile. The Seymour band wishes credit for the occasion and to be noted as the music vendors.
A New York Republican arriving here reports that Vice President Wheeler disapproves of the presidents order barring office holders from political conventions. Wheeler views the order as impractical and expedient. He has largely not engaged with administration policy since Senate adjournment, remaining a passive figure in the Hayes era. This contrasts with initial proclamations promising Wheeler a share in cabinet-level counsels.
A Halberstadt mill fire in 1869 led to Schroeder being sentenced to fifteen years for arson on false testimony. After seven years his accuser Gunther confessed, Schroeder was released, and Gunther later convicted of arson and perjury, receiving six years. The case highlights failed indemnity funds and private relief.
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