17 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1871
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered terms and names with no coherent events or context. The readable bits mention places, names, and times but lack full sentences or clear actions, making interpretation and summarization difficult.
Fragmentary notice mentions Slemeons Co hardware in Corydon Indiana near Second Street stairway and a second door. No clear event or date available.
The Corydon Hemocrat published by Avea W Brewster on October 17 1871 states that subscriptions are due in advance and nonpayment may lead to discontinuance at publisher option. It warns that removal from office does not stop arrears and subscribers will be charged up to the notice period.
The column outlines advertising charges and formats for notices including square inches and year-long contracts. It notes penalties for nonpayment, and lists political items and local briefs such as candidates and events from multiple papers.
The Seyseur Sun notes a shift toward delaying the Democratic Convention beyond January 2 as the Atlanta paper backs Grant’s reelection with a high price gallery claim. It cites district sentiment and state-wide support for the usual January 2 meeting, while other items mock political maneuvering and tease personal news.
The text reports Corydon residents showing opposition to the Odd Fellows. It notes a meeting held the next day after disturbances in Chicago on October 9. Officers of all Odd Fellows Lodges organized a relief drive for Chicago brethren and have raised about $100,000 through private subscriptions.
Majorities tabulated from districts show Dem candidates leading in several districts while a special bulletin notes Grimes county under martial law and a contested Grimes Limestone Zell vote. Adjutant General Davidson assumes military control in Grimes as possible ballot cancellations edge the Giddings Clark race. New Albany citizens pledge substantial aid to Chicago sufferers at an Opera House meeting with several donors listed.
The New Albany Ledger details a wide range of transactions from foreclosures tied to Hill and Hlewitt to numerous county land transfers in Harrison County. It lists specific parcels, owners, and prices, including sections 29 25 12 and others, with detailed grantor and grantee names such as Latollette Zenor Brandenburgh Baxley Ott Laforce Jamison Sampson Byerly Cunningham and more.
Between Attorney General Hanna and Governor Baker Suit to be Started Against corrupt officials for the recovery of funds stolen in office. Since composing the leading article this morning our report continues with developments in the case.
The Indiana Attorney General Dr. J. W. Tharaway submits a request to Governor Baker for a judicial probe into alleged misappropriation of sinking fund deposits by former Auditors and bank officials. He cites specific individuals and institutions, seeks consent to recover funds for the state and education, and promises to pursue action to secure accrued interest for public use.
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