04 Apr 1871
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1871
Page
1
A fragment outlines ad rates per column inch and line for local notices, with minimum charges and short notice policies. It notes 20 cents per line, minimum one square ad, and advance payment requirements for divorce suits or non residents, plus potential annual discounts.
A Raleigh era column critiques Governor Holden and Radical support, detailing impeachment charges for habeas corpus violations and illegal treasury withdrawals. It notes a heavy Senate vote against Holden, predicts a decline in Ku Klux outrages, and recalls remarks by Grant on Sumner and Boutwell. It also cites local anecdotes from Nashua and Louisville court action related to injuries and a minister’s war sermon.
The circuit court before Hon. Geo A Bicknell saw numerous cases resolved. Taylor Binkley pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons and paid three dollars plus costs totaling about ten dollars. Other defendants faced continuances for arrest or ongoing trials, with several for grand larceny, assault with intent to kill, and retailing offenses. A notable result included Conrad Hartman found not guilty of murder after jurors returned their verdict.
Gen William Tweed was given the third degree in Masonry at Kane Lodge last week. The ceremony included taking the oath and a lecture, with Tweed described as possibly the handsomest Master Mason in New York City and likely to be elected Junior Warden soon. The piece also notes Imperial politics and German tyrants in a broader churning political excerpt from the Cincinnati Times.
A collage of brief items including railway accidents, political figures in exile, industry notes, and social curiosities. Mentions Senator Grimes in Switzerland, Colt Armory in Hartford, and Weymouth style quips about Mrs Sidons and Miss Kellogg.
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