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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1875
Page
1
A lyric from a prisoner written during a river voyage from Albany to New York laments lost liberty and comforts, condemns unjust chains, and pleads for pity and pardon for a prisoner for life.
A dramatic quarrel erupts as a wife rebukes John Jacob Collins calling her a hussy. She rants about years of hard work, hurls the market item, and vows never to play croquet again while denying him tea biscuits. The scene ends with her retreat and a sharp taunt.
A speaker argues against lacking a newspaper. He notes neighbor Jotham Stout always has the news and discusses current prices and conversations sparked by reading. The narrator insists his studies and time justify subscribing and reading the news to avoid the blues.
A long vignette of a Collins croquet afternoon with Emeline and Mr. Collins, playful banter, slips, and competitive shots leading to light, affectionate tensions as they enjoy outdoor exercise and chat about fairness and companionship. Includes a sudden shift to Mark Twain murder rumors and a city-wide sensational dispatch.
Edward Stringer a native of England and resident for about three months died at Mr. McCartney's residence in the Fourth Ward of consumption at 7 o'clock Saturday evening aged twenty nine. He once served as head servant to the Sultan of Turkey and had amassed considerable wealth. The funeral was held on Tuesday.
A Mrs. Harmon Jones recalls a story of a British vessel finding an inhabited unknown island with English speaking castaways believed to be the 1849 Florida party from New Orleans bound for California. They declined rescue and chose to stay, nine months since the island’s discovery, as relatives pursue inquiries with the British Consul and War Office to identify the vessel and locate logs.
Lucien G. Mathews formerly of the New Albany Ledger will assume editorial control under new management at the Indianapolis Sentinel. The paper is described as reliably Democratic under the change.
The speaker expresses gratitude to Congress for the appointment while admitting belief that his abilities may not match the duty. He pledges to serve the cause with all his power and to submit expenses for reimbursement, insisting he seeks no personal profit or domestic disruption.
A Madison Courer editorial argues Democrats tout laboring men in platforms but only support those who vote the party ticket, accusing them of political gain rather than genuine concern for workers.
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