Connecticut Victory and Political Shifts Highlight April Headlines
The CT election results show Democrats winning by large margins. John C. New’s appointment as U S Treasurer follows Spinner’s resignation. The House speakership race narrows to Randall and Kerr with Kerr favored. Gen Hawley’s defeat hints at Grant era backlash. Beecher’s testimony stirs public opinion and a Mexican War anniversary pilgrimage ends abruptly.
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Kate Fiehl
Lucretia Moriia
Kate
Brooklyn
Gen. Spinner
N.Y
Armanadona
Coralintha
Ann Green
Knoxville
Cineramati
Connecticut
Simmonses
Courier-Journal
Vienna
Indiana canal plan linked to Wabash and Lake Michigan
Ex Civil War era notes cite ex-Confederate Col Brooks alleging Logan did not recruit Illinois volunteers in 1861, while others deny the claim. A forged Beecher letter is exposed with Moulton claiming Beecher’s words. legal risk noted. State canal plan: a 2000 appropriation funds a summer survey to link Lake Michigan to the Wabash, suggesting a canal could boost trade and Indiana wealth, with Logansport as a potential key hub.
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Brooks
Pokter
John A. Logan
United States
Illinois
Logan
Wabash River
Lake Michigan
Peru
Indiana
St. Lawrence
New Orleans
Congress
Committee
Logansport
City Aims to Become Great Depot for Canal Trade
The passage argues that serving the city would make it a central hub for the carrying trade via the canal, positioning it as a key link in regional commerce and transportation.
Hot Springs Visit Describes Town Growth and Storm Dangers
From Hot Springs Arkansas dated April 3 1865 the writer details a storm disrupted journey from Malvern to Hot Springs including rough roads and a towed coach ride. He notes the town’s population around 3000 with over 1000 visitors, 13 14 hotels and 210 boarding houses, several churches and a street railway.
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Atkansag
Earrott Pharos
St. Louis
St. Louisa
Malvern
Ozark
Hot Springs
Artington House
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
D. A. Butterfield
Fragmented clippings report small town quips and notices
A collage of brief items notes a smart dog that robs neighbors’ chickens, market chatter about nimrods, trash over fences as social commentary, scolding from the South Bend Tribune, candles afloat in the city, tea dealers seeking heat, discreet husbands planning visits, dray loads of goods as world turns, Indianapolis News critique, Kokomo Herald baptism reports, a young man injured leaping from a freight train, Allen county assessors lowering property values, and a race charge linked to Mr. Murphy's horses.
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P. Harding
Cambridge City Tribune
New Castle Mercury
Golden Serpent
Ada M. Murray
South Bend Union
Auburn
Tarpen
Tipton
Spinner
Rochester Sentinel
Worthington Trmes
South Bend Tribune
Catskill
Recorderisne
Indianapolis News
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Peru Republican
Murphy
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Logansport Daily
Pharos
Wen
Democrats
John C. New
Wice Spinner
House of Representatives
Randall
Pennsylvania
Kerr
Joe. Hawley
Beecher
New York
Mexico
Mr. Beecher
Indianapolis
Professor Gay
Emety
Professor Gray
Hot Springs, Ark
Col. Butterfield
Bishop Whipple
Minnesota
J. Aln
Washington Street
Conklin
Vincennes
Montgomery County
Crawfordsville
J. M. Marshbarger
Clark Township
Anderson Herald
Terre Haute Mail
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
Greeny
Hanra Fair
England
Becehor
Nomain
Tir
Brovidy
Dr. Singleton
Marion
Col. Harrington
Cardinal Cullen
Reme
College of the Propaganda
Cardinal Capellari
Gregory VII
Pius IX
Chit Cha
James McTagogart
Forserty Locaren
ELA
S&s
Beni
Riembdm
Agi
Broadway
Fourth Sts
K.S. Barnes
Lan
Mariott Gt
Barnett
Western Coal Yard
COAL
Gridley
Practical Watchmakers & Jewelers
Market Street
Rosenthal & Mack
Warren Oaule
Market
Canal
Learnsport
I. U Filler
M.D
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Abwing
Alecia
Penn
Thos
D.D
Frankford
W.1e
Bringiorst
Luigansport
Ind
G.stinson & Co
Portland
aHee
Jas. Finegan
Plas
Polowratea Homestead
Fanning Mills
J.B. Messinder
Superior Fanning Mills
S.-E. Corner Canal and Elm Streets
Miller
Bob
R. J. Connolly
Rps
Sep.s
Park County
Willie
Leive
Culbertson's
Pittsburgh
John Pottmeyer
A.glatez
August Gleiutz
Mnud
4Udaw
J. W. Budd
Z. J. Robbins
Surceon
Dental Rooms
Corner
Atregt
Upstairy
Loganspors, Tne. Ut
the Niagara
Ball & Naylor
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