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Newspaper
Daily Logansport Pharos
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1875
Page
1
Logansport editor notes four new police recruits, with Officer Murphy retiring after a long career. The piece criticizes widespread campaign for posts and blasts Republicans for an apparent scramble for spoils, while defending Murphy's solid record and questioning readiness of newcomers.
In Indianapolis the six state contest for oratory and composition drew a large audience at the Academy of Music. Gov. Hendricks gave the opening address with Senator McDonald and the Supreme Court judges present as the six contestants represented their states. The event reflected strong intellectual merit and public interest in youth achievement.
A citizen argues the council erred by choosing numerous officers along party lines, saying the city’s interests were subordinated to party advancement and time will reveal the mistakes in the election.
A small mob of newsboys in front of the Tribe office in South Bend detained a boy who wanted to sell papers. They hoisted him by arms and legs and swung him at a hitching post, while bystanders asked what they were doing. The boys claimed they were initiating him into the newspaper trade.
Logansport reports few real estate transfers and questions about fire limit ordinances. A new lease keeps the council in its current room at 8250 a year as streets near Market and Ninth face grading and paving. The Citizens party nominates for the fifth ward. Jeff Markie named Chief of Police is praised, with Cushman jailed on a separate charge. The Mechanics Building Loan and Savings report shows stock at about 220 per share, with 85 shares left redeemable. Miami Fire Department applauds Logansport hospitality after a joint tourney, sending thanks and pledging continued city ties.
The Detroit, Eel River and Illinois railroad team with Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and others create a through line from Lotisville to Saledo via Indianapolis starting May 2. The route offers sleeping and palace cars, fast trains, and strong equipment, marketed as cheap, safe, and expeditious. Mr. Southard, general superintendent, vows strong public accommodation.
The past twenty four hours of transfers include Jacob J. Puterbaugh to John Dodson for 40 acres in Leghansaport addition valued at 250 dollars. John Shafer to lsba Bartel a 40 acre plot in section 13 township 2s range 1e. William W. Fancy to M Hubbard sells 80 acres in section 12 township 25 range 1e for 250 dollars.
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