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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1877
Page
2
The piece discusses Ohio as a democratic stronghold with Congress meeting next Monday, notes a Pioneer Bank failure in San Francisco, and cites reactions to Hayes's Ohio appointees. It claims party gains, discusses inferences on Mexican war sentiment, and mentions changes in Kentucky’s judiciary and a newspaper buyout in Jefferson county.
The Sentinel prints two extracts from Senator McDonald’s explanation of his pairing with Morton. He asserts the move follows long standing congressional practice and denies any obligation that would hinder faithful service as a Democrat. He notes his thirty plus years in state politics and vows to continue to represent constituents without being disenfranchised in the senate.
A Georgia paper notes how clearly stating fatalities removes reader doubt about deadly accidents. The piece criticizes thin journalism and praises frank death notices, condemns evasive reports, and contrasts gambler ethics with political and press behavior, urging accountability and candor in editorials.
A fragment from a 19th century paper recounts editor personalities at a Madison gathering, mocking columnists with nicknames. It quips about editorial egos, politics, and a digressive mix of satire and social commentary on weather talk and Indian affairs.
The excerpt notes visible ripeness indicators in watermelons from a Scientific American feed, including color changes and rind specks. It also argues for an eight-hour workday for soldiers if war occurs and mentions Joe McDonald and a Texas State paper opposing war with Mexico for lack of loot opportunities.
Election news from October reports Bishop Winn widely defeated on a joint ballot leaving Democrats optimistic about a 40 seat general assembly majority. Democratic figures predict 67 House members to 39 Republicans with 3 third parties, and 25 Senate Democrats to 10 Republicans. Local counties in Cleveland and Iona City show Republican gains in some races while others tilt Democratic.
Curcaco October 9 dispatch reports a direct march and a three day fight leading to the surrender of Joseph’s Nez Perce camp at 2 o clock. Miles plans to move Second cavalry toward Benton and request supplies for the Beton road. A separate note from Ft Benton claims Joseph was exchanged for Lt Jerome, while a plan for privileged second class postage is approved by the Postmaster General Key. The San Francisco bank failure involving W T Duncan and Pioneer bank creditors' meeting follow, with Oliver Wolcott revenue cutter sailing to Sitka.
A compilation of brief items notes South Bend has many saloons, coal at 16 cents in New Albany, and plenty of dwellings for rent in Logansport. It also reports the Evansville appearance of the Evening Tribune, local misfortunes including deaths and injuries in Kokomo and Richmond, and political remarks tied to Ohio Democrats’ victory.
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