Prohibitory Law Debate by H. W. Ellsworth in Lafayette
The Lafayette Courier publishes a synopsis of H. W. Ellworth of Indianapolis arguing for a strong prohibitory liquor law. He cites constitutional support, state and federal precedents, and moral, political economy, and public health grounds, urging election of temperance-friendly legislators.
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Lafayette Courier
H. W. Ellsworth
H. W. Eurusworth
Indianapolis
Indiana
Maine
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
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Print it in Letters of Gold
A father uses nails in a post to mark his son s faults and remorse over time. As nails fill the post the boy reforms yet the scars remain. The tale warns that charitable aid can reform, but lasting scars mar the character of the reformed as long as they live.
Judge Chamberlain Bows To State Convention Will
The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports by authority that Judge Chamberlain yields to the majority's will as declared at the State Convention of May 24 and acquiesces in the administration’s policies. It vows to oppose renewal of agitation and anti administration foes, though hints at possible re nomination. Lef. Jour.
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Chamberlain
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Sentinel
Sam Brenton
A Jovial Tangle Spirals Into a Wedding Tale
A young man attempting to escort a woman home is set up in a staged scene by her friends. The lights go out and the “parlor sport” ends with the revelation of Mr Smith, who is teased by the assembly. The prank leads to a marriage within six months as the woman becomes Mrs Smith.
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Mr. Smith
Smith
Cally
A Word in Earnest on Elections and Party Fusion
The Nation article argues that Eastern and Western states face near elections while uncertainty remains about the campaign course. It claims the Administration will mobilize all party and government resources, pressuring officeholders to support active electioneering. It calls for a united anti slavery opposition built on Declaration principles to win the House.
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House of Representatives
Murderer label on visitor taints city leaf
A defaced leaf in Columbus shows the name Mat F Ward of Louisville with the words THE MURDERER in prominent lettering. The page was torn out afterward, likely by the proprietor or clerks, during last Saturday's visit by M. F. Ward.
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M. F. Ward
Our City
American
Mat. F
Lafayette Council Bans Dogs From Running At Large
The Lafayette city council passes a three month law prohibiting dogs from running at large unless muzzled. A local cartoonish remark notes it will be funny when the “dirty dog” from Washington returns to town with a muzzle on.
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Lafayette
Prairie City
Washington
Danville
Bill Brown Calls The People's Convention Theism Convention
The Mad Banner reports Bill Brown calling the people’s convention held in the capitol on Thursday the ism convention. It warns that if the event does not benefit his party it will bring rheumatism and trouble, signaling strong partisan sentiment.
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Bill Brown
People’s Convention
Capitol
Banner
Fragments Describe A Colt Weighing Two Hundred Weight
A partial OCR fragment notes a "Pretty ¢ colt" with reference to its weight of two hundred. The text is incomplete but indicates a sizing detail or sale description involving a young horse.
Know-Nothings Could Carry Next Presidential Election
An HTV opinion argues the Know-Nothings may win the next presidential race, while another piece suggests they likely carried the last.
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HTV
Sub-contractor Joseph Smith Jr on Warsaw and Rockford line
Joseph Smith Jr son of the Prophet works as a sub-contractor on the Warsaw and Rockford Railroad forming a section south of Nauvoo according to the report.
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Joseph Smith, Jr
Warsaw and
Rockford
Nauvoo
Minnesota's First Wheat Export Reaches St Louis
The first wheat shipment from Minnesota, totaling 2000 bushels, has arrived in St Louis and sold for 1.69 dollars per bushel.
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Minnesota
St. Louis
Famine Wreaks Havoc in Judea
A famine described as unparalleled in the country’s history is now prevailing in the land of Judea, signaling extreme scarcity and distress.
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Land
Judea
Bill to raise newspaper postage killed in House
A proposed measure by Dr Olds to increase newspaper postage rates has failed and been killed in the House. The defeat ends the effort to raise rates for newspaper distribution.
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