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Newspaper
Daily Logansport Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1875
Page
2
The piece notes George E Adams for mayor William Flynn for clerk Joseph B Messinger for treasurer and questions which Democrats steered Barron to run as an independent. It argues Taylor Peters and Adams will serve well, urging voters to support honest, attentive public service.
The passage notes the Journal’s open hostility toward Dr. Shultz, contrasting his large private business with disdain for a small, unprofitable office. It questions the value of trust funds he handles and mocks the perceived attraction of such duties.
The text notes Dr. J. Shultz will accept the mayoral nomination but cautions he may not perform duties. It recalls past practice where he trusted a deputy, yet a mayor cannot be run by a deputy. If elected, the city would lack an active Mayor.
After losing the Democratic nomination in the second ward Tucker drew Republican interest and accusations of baiting his wounds. The text says he was pressured to break his pledge and run as an independent, with Taylor likely to carry him away without trouble.
Prosecution begins rebuttal in Til ton v Beecher case with testimony expected to end next week and jury deliberations to follow. It is generally conceded Beecher will win. The defense blocked funds to allow Mrs Tilton to testify.
The writer questions why Bro Bryer revisits Enron Kendall's shade and reanimates him to crank his poetry mill. They accept Bryer as Wabash's poet laureate and a fitting successor to the author of Fliza Allen who went to Mexico in two parts.
The Star objects to the dismissal of the State against the Rice woman, arguing no legal excuse for the prosecutor’s conduct and stressing that a life was lost. It asks who influenced the prosecutor and who behind the curtain, demanding answers from Mr. Pollard.
The piece critiques Joseph G. Barron and his voting shifts from 1870, notes his independent stance, and rebuts a Flynn incompetency charge. It praises Flynn as capable, calls Henderson a treasury watchdog with weak consistency, and condemns the Journal for party bias while urging selection of good men.
The Star reports that Mr. Magee announced Dr. Coleman as a nominee for council, though Coleman declined to serve. A majority on the ward committee and Coleman requested his name be placed on the ticket, with Shroyer facing no opponent. The Star’s claim is disputed by Mobley Nash Knowlton Shanahan and others.
The Journal commends Mr. A. E. Taylor for managing city funds as treasurer. He paid out interest per Finance Committee orders and council directives, and personally solicited taxes, saving money for the city. The piece endorses him for re election as Councilman for the Second Ward.
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic rule in Logansport, arguing Republicans neglected public works while Democrats expanded streets, fire protection, and public improvements. It notes a $50,000 Pan Handle railroad donation sparked growth and cites civic progress after Democratic control.
A collage of brief items notes Signora Piamenti and Signora Gravagnola in London, Carl Schurz sailing from New York, use of Patent-office reports as puzzles, a Glasgow monument for poet Thomas Campbell, and British imports of snobbery. It also mentions Garrison, Salvini, Joe Jefferson, a Bible proof offer, Vice President Wilson’s travels, and assorted curiosities from Britain and America including anecdotes, misprints, and social quirks.
The article argues six years of macadamized streets, iron bridges, new engine houses, and steam fire engines spurred population growth and rising property values. It credits Democratic leadership for urban progress and warns against returning to a do nothing policy and non improvement candidates.
A Denver crowd reacts emotionally to L. W. Cutler being elected city sexton. A Massachusetts vendor recalls root beer profits in Lexington. Ohio Governor race chatter centers on Dill Allen vs William as predictions grow uncertain. The Courier-Journal notes a tasteless mix of political satire and local willfulness.
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