Senatorial strife and political banquet notes in Indiana
Logansport Daily Pharos carries praise for Andy Johnson leading in Feenessee’s senatorial race and predicts possible defeats for Carpenter Plunsey and Thayer. It reports a Me McDonald banquet in Indianapolis praising his Senate election, lauds Massachusetts and Indiana figures, and notes salaries of state legislators amid a dull pay reform climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Occidental Hotel
Indianapolis
United States Senate
Rhode Island Senate Election Trouble Cited
In Rhode Island a struggle for the U S Senate unfolds with Burnside leading opponents but no certainty of victory. The piece mocks Rhode Island as a small “rotten borough” and suggests a half sister in the senate may result in Burnside’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
United States
Burnside
Cass County
Burroughs
Rhode Islands
Aoman
Senate
Praises for Pratt and Criticism of Press in Senate Notes
The piece laments Mr. Pratt's shabby party treatment in the legislature and argues he deserved full Republican support though his election was impossible. It also condemns a Washington newspaper correspondent for lies in the Pacific Mail subsidy probe and calls for accountability, while noting Chandler’s defeat as a sign of reform in Michigan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
United States
Buchanan
Ois
Pratt
General Assembly
Congressional Committee
Pacific Mail
Messrs. Dawes and Beck
Washington
Capitol
Chandler
Michigan
United States Senate
Congress
Senate
Plis
Isaac J. Christianes
Jude
Supreme Court of Michigan
Judes Christianes
Greeley
Will
Reform needed in Indiana municipalities and city governance
The piece criticizes the current charter law as a bundle of inconsistencies that hinders police regulation and city management. It urges the legislature to adopt a simpler, direct system to relieve cities, reduce indebtness, and empower local authorities for better governance, citing Logansport and Fort Wayne officials.
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Reall
Mesarm
Bell
Fort Wayne
LaRue
LaFayette
Logans Portis
Water Baptism and Scriptural Proof in Sage Debate
Letter discusses the uses of bapto and related terms, arguing baptism by water and the Holy Ghost are linked in Scripture. It defends John the Baptist, Jesus, and apostles in Acts 16 18 and 19, counters Sage’s claims, and urges readers to examine their Bibles for baptismal authority and sequence.
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Borron Pianos
Bro. Sage
Chicago
Jess
John
Jesus
Nichodemus
Samaria
Mmen
Phillip
H. G
Peter
J. G
Sage
Christ
Tsiy
Paul
Silas
Timothy
É&Ec
Roof
Sina
Philippi
Judy
Thessalodeca
Berea
Athens
Corrinth
Timotheus
Baptism and belief debated in early church letters
The passage cites Acts 18 5 6 noting Crispus and others believed and were baptized. The writer questions who baptized Paul s converts argues Paul may have baptized some but not all and contends baptism and repentance are required for salvation, urging adherence to the apostles’ commission to preach repentance and baptism.
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Paul
Silas
Timotheus
Macedonia
Crispus
Corrinthans
Gaius
Stephanus
Apetes
Thare
Keriptare
Miter
Corinth II Montis
Corinth
Sage
Brother Sage
Christ
How Congress Got Such a Bad Name
A prominent Democratic Congressman laments Congress’s tarnished reputation due to carpetbaggers. He cites four years in service and Pacific Mail concerns as fostering distrust. A leading Republican corroborates the claim, saying Congress is stunk up by carpet baggers amid broader state economic impact notes from Minnesota's governor.
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Congress
House
Pacific Mail
ED Taylor
Dan Smith
Pardea
Taylor
Cass Circuit Court
Logansport
Cass County
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Jon T. Quembo
Mary E. Deubo
John Hall
George Renbarger
John Reed
DeWitt WH. Thompson
Jane J. Thompson
Mechanics’ Saving, Loan and Building Association
Mary EB. Denbo
Mechanics’ Loan and Building Association
W.T.S
Manly
Ind
J. M. Howake
Thompson, Miles & Co
C. F. Thompson
L. C. Miles
Harry Torr
Miles
G.F. Thompson
le Cc
Miles Harry Torr
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Logansport Daily
Pharos
Andy Johnson
Feenessee
Carpenter
Wisconsin
Plunsey
Minnesota
Thayer
Nebraska
Tar Mn Bof
Alen
Chiesgo
Verome
Candnir
Methine
Dscc
Beamiane
Massachusetts
Charles Francis Adama, Jr
Endiania
James McTacgcart
Maaker St
da Atu
Wells
Soetedd Etoet
Rimmer
Atuglo
Ha. Co. Everrsole
H. C. Eversole
Jeweler
Cor. Broadway & Fourth Sts
Ball & Naylor
Market Street
Thor
Caron
Michigan Stove Company
Redway & Mordon
Jewett & Root
New Stage Niagara
IUD. Taylor
Aupertt
C. Larimer Bros
Anids
Neuve
Thomphrey M. McMahon
Samuel McMahon
Sittate
Fidynia
Cass Circuit
McConnell & Nelson
Humphrey Moore
Guardian
McConnent & Neiaon
Tate
Emme Wey
Jacob Shuewey
Ihe
Jacob Shuey
Patraurh
A. D
N. S. Larose
Casa Circuit Court
Stewart T. McConnell
Pym Dogensport
Pwil
John Roots
Seneca Street
Buffalo
N.Y
Matthew Knowles
Broadway
Logansport, Ind
Kk Kru A
Alas
Fanning Mills
J.B. Messinder
Las
Superior Fanning Mills
S.E. Corner Canal and
Elm Streets
Miller's Marble Works
Co. W. Burrow
Pear Street
Gullste
Pesil
Bethesda
Cayil
Pro. Chas. F. Chandler
College of Pharmacy
New York City
Aas Epthees
Ft. 20
P.O. Weshingus
Um Wells, P. O, A Co
Stinson & Co
Portland, Me
Dixon
Alexander Wagner
Dixon & Wagner
Dewitt C. Justice
Alprander Wagner
J. W. Talbott
Barnett House
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