Political Debates and Fiscal Strains Highlight 19th Century Ledger
The article critiques Judge Chage and a Star editor, notes fires devastating towns, and recalls Secretary Robeson's iron dock misused funds. It cites Attorney General Tierrespont calling for economy as army pay suffers and lists a current fiscal year total of 179 166 209 dollars with major allocations to post office, army, navy, and civil expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeson
Virginius
Tierrespont
Army
Navy
Indian Service
Ruling Upholds Old School Board Over Auditor
Judge Chase decides for the old Board, finding the Council lacked authority to elect more than one member and that a law change did not oust existing directors. The piece notes opposition from the Journal and Star and urges harmony in public schools and trust in railroad guarantors to fulfill manufacturing and repair obligations.
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Board of
Chase
Pragos
Paros
Journal and Star
D, EL RO & 7. RR
Star
CG. & Sw. Rw
Wk & Lo
R.& LR
Quirk
Conflicting reports on city project delays and crime history
The article discusses a solvency claim for a city project delayed by the L C Sw W, a murder two decades ago, and a recent violent incident involving a young suspect. It also covers state teaching certificate examinations with locations, dates, and required credentials for second and first grade licenses.
A Frenchman’s Life of Lincoln by M. Joualt
M Joualt a witness to Lincoln’s assassination writes a life of Lincoln published by Hachette Paris. He portrays Lincoln at his second inauguration as tall slovenly and gentle yet intelligent and wise noting his large hands and ears and the contrast of a kind face with awkward posture. He recounts meeting Lincoln at the White House and attending a banquet ball and Ford’s Theatre where he observed the murder aftermath and was inspired to complete this volume to preserve Lincoln’s memory.
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Fet
Brooks
Carr
Zimmerman
M. Joualt
Lincoln
Hachette & Co
Paris
Aly
White House
Ife
Ford
Mr. Lincoln
M. Jonalin
Texas Negro Refuses Mercy at Gallows in Montague County
A crowd gathered for the execution of Frank Smith in Montague County. After a prayer and penitence he addressed onlookers, urged them to meet him in heaven, and urged acceptance of the law as the sheriff prepared the noose. The mob, armed and loud, failed to intervene as Smith remained steadfast.
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Pagansport Daily
Pharos
The
Chage
Sarit
Cave of Winds
Archilochus
Marhylus
Sophocles
Diodorus
Sicily
Julius Cassar
Pliny
Christ
Spain
Erica
Revia
Gaul
Egypt
State Board of Education
Fort Wayne
J. A. Smart
Indianapolis
Fayette
Wm. A. Jones
Terre Haute
Richmond
Geo. P. Brown
Alex. C. Hopkins
North Vernon
Cyrus Nutt
Bloom
Ington
Vincennes
Alex. M. Gow
Evansville
Crawfordsville
A. C. Shortride
the United
Phy
Robin
Jas. H. Swarr
Anex
M. Gow
D&wit
Niagara
UST
Ball & Naylor Market
Stree
John Roots’ Bitters
James McTagogcart
101 Market Sr
EA S&s
Arama Dr
Broadway
Fourth Sts
Western Coal Yard
Logansport
L. P
C. E. Gridley
Practical Watchmakers & Jewelers
G&s Market Street
Ateate
Rosenthal & Mack
Market
Canal
Ind
Penn
Thos Aapy
D.D
Frankford
Philadelphia
Highstown
Huchanan
Garenee
Town
G. G. Smith
Pittsford
N.Y
Jos. Beggs
Falls Church
Fitler
W.hl
Bringhunst
Tageansport
Barnheisel & Co
Johnson's Warehouse
Win
Johnson, Tanguy & Barnheisel
THANG
Marc
N. K
Jas. Finegan
John Roots
Seneca Street
Buffalo
New York
All Druggiste
van Schanck, Stevenson & Reid
R. J. Connolly
Er P.S
Wheeler & Wilson
Grover & Baker
Singer
Union Square
Washington &T
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