13 Dec 1875
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1875
Page
1
The column compiles various mentions including district offices and representatives, church tallies, and public notices interwoven with critical opinion on political figures. It notes tax and rate references, church counts, and legislative tidbits alongside sensational items about Boss Tweed and whisky investigations.
A long circular from the Indiana Centennial Finance Committee and the State Board of Education calls on citizens especially teachers and schools to raise funds for the Centennial Exposition. It suggests methods in each district, names treasurers in Indianapolis, and asks for progress reports to ensure Indiana contributes to the national celebration.
A gathering in the Indiana House of Representatives with Judge Logan presiding heard speeches by John G. Drew and Sidney Myers. A letter from General Butler criticizing war on federal money policy was read, and resolutions were adopted sending greetings to Senator Ferry and to the Chicago bullionist meeting.
The Levant Herald cites severe famine in Asia Minor with 1878 population drops from 16 900 to 9 261, 4 997 deaths, and 2 642 dispersed across 42 villages. Oxen fell from 2 206 to 427 and sheep from 1 240 to 312. wheat aid from the English Relief Committee reached 3 639 inhabitants. A second district of 160–170 villages shows mortality near 20 000 and 7 000 dispersed from a 52 000 base, leaving about 25 000. A Chicago man named J Confucing McGillicuddey is mentioned.
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