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Daily Logansport Pharos

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1875

Page

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Political shifts and Mecklenburg independence centennial

The Logansport Daily Pharos notes party dynamics across cities with Republicans gaining in some Democratic areas and Democrats in others. It discusses appointments by the President including Commissioner of Internal Revenue, plague of botched debt estimates in the District of Columbia, and a charitable donation from Gen. Bonner. It also mentions California's Republican convention, North Carolina Mecklenburg County’s 1775 declaration of independence, and a proposed ship canal survey linking Lake Michigan and the Wabash River.

Mecklenburg County North Carolina Charlotte Great Britain Mecklenburg Continental Congress Philadelphia Union South Bradley T. Johnson Virginia Johnson

Logansport Seen as Key Canal Link in West Shipping

The article notes Logansport as the only river point between Fort Wayne and Terre Haute where canal constriction is feasible with less fall and cost. It argues if the canal is built Logansport could become a pivotal shipping connector in the West, enhancing its prominence.

Terre Haute Logansport Fort Wayne

City Council Minutes Report Regular Session Actions

The council approved minutes and ordered the police captain to present a yearly performance report. Elections yielded new officers and a fifth ward election. several officials and judges were named. Budgets and bills were reviewed with all bills allowed. cemetery and street work updates were noted along with petitions and public notices.

Council Meeting Adopts Hosey Claim and Defers Finance Request

The report of a son was accepted for the next meeting and Mrs Hosey’s claim was allowed. A deficiency in fire department finances prompts a request for a $100 donation. Ward opposes. An amendment to lay the matter over to next meeting passes, Ellison seeks street work fines, extended to the first June meeting. Council adjourns to Saturday evening.

Son Hosey Ward Rudolph Ellison North Street

Absent Minded Conductor and Odd Disturbances Across Regions

A report recalls an absent minded Southern Canada train conductor in a Toledo to Detroit run and a humorous exchange with a passenger. It also notes Bateman the theatre manager's death following a rage episode after a party with Henry Irving. A Cincinnati mayoral race ends amid awkward questions and a deranged reporter moment. A Mexican ghost story and a Lafayette Oregon riot add to the chaotic miscellany.

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