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Newspaper
Daily Logansport Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1875
Page
1
The Democratic ticket lists George Ke. Adams for mayor and William Flynn for clerk with several council candidates. A public debt statement shows a April decrease of 2,525,346 dollars while supporters praise the party and Grant era reforms. Reg Henry C Bowen and family join Plymouth Church communion service.
The fifth ward voters are urged to turnout tomorrow and elect William Veters as councilman. He is described as equal to his opponent in character and citizenship and expected to serve well on the council.
The New Haven Journal and Courier cites lack of votes as the Radicals’ cause. The piece questions why they failed to mobilize votes as in past efforts and criticizes defensive tactics. It warns voters against forthcoming attacks aimed at swaying ballots and notes Senator Morton’s remarks.
The Journal argues that a well known citizen may not be the best choice for an officer. It cites men with large private businesses clinging to petty office duties, noting that the allure of handling trust money is not the sole attraction.
The piece notes the Democracy faced a split before the convention over Rudolph’s nomination and claims Dr. Shultz was chosen for availability rather than qualification, while asserting former Mayor Adams remains capable and ready to perform duties.
S Logansport praises George E Adams as a steadfast ally who advanced funds to pay railroad employees when the Great Mas tern railroad company could not and who has long served the city in public matters with active support.
A speech praising the Democratic Party cites its role in building the city, securing railroad shop locations, and backing pay for workers in 1867. The speaker urges laborers and mechanics to demonstrate appreciation by voting for Democratic nominees.
The city faces a campaign where independents aligned with Republicans aim to split the Democratic vote. The Democratic ticket, led by Adams for mayor, Flynn for city clerk, Messinger and McGregor for treasurer and city judge, and McGaughey for marshal, is described as capable and well-suited to duties. Grusenmyer for assessor is noted as an honest, experienced candidate.
The Star and Puaros clash over whether Dr. Coleman was nominated. A Star report and a Card from Coleman suggest he was placed on the Fourth ward council ticket by the committee, while the editors deny sole involvement and cite committee members and Coleman for truth.
A May 2 1875 letter from Royal Center notes harsh winter and poor prospects for crops with snow on the ground. It reports robust local trade with three stores, several firms, a growing coopering and livestock sector, doctors, churches, a strong sense of retirement and frugality, and plans for new buildings while lamenting two saloons that degrade town life.
The narrative recalls Thalberg in the United States with Mme DAngyri, his wife in London, and a daughter born from their liaison. The daughter, Mile Zare Thalberg, debuted as Zerlina at Covent Garden on the 10th, born in New York in 1858, and is tracked through this social sketch.
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