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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1875
Page
1
In ancient Rome Honorus and Constantine, two knights, love Myra. A public arena duel ends with Myra sparing Constantine and all three learning their fates. Nero halts further fighting after revelations of love and loyalty.
The document describes Chaplain Van Horne preparing a history of the Army of the Cumberland with General Thomas's private papers, delayed by publishers awaiting subscribers, and urges readers to contact Van Horne at Fort Vancouver. It also recounts a grisly Mississippi execution of Green Henry by hanging, detailing the ritual, delay, and crowd reaction in Columbus.
A column condemns Boss Tweed's lengthy stay at public expense while jailed for public theft. It argues against leniency, urges his permanent imprisonment, and mocks the idea of his release as a sentimental mistake given his alleged millions stolen and luxurious treatment.
In a partisan reflection, the writer argues that Democratic treason during the Southern rebellion led to the Civil War, massive government loans, paper money, a depreciated currency, and current financial woes, asserting the burden rests on the Democratic Party and its Northern accomplices. The piece urges accountability for those leaders.
A priest asks the class what is the sacrament of matrimony. A girl suggests it is a state of torment for souls in purgatory. The curate dismisses her, while the priest defends her remark as possibly correct.
The Lansing Republican notes how a single vote decided major bills. Senator Christiancy nearly faced a contested seat due to roll-call withdrawals. The county tax bill failed by one vote, ditch-order remedies passed by one vote, Beard claim defeated by one, and life insurance tax cut passed by one vote.
The author condemns delaying hay cut to allow full ripening and drying in field. He labels this as barbaric and explains the belief that more growth resulted from waiting is false. Observed experience shows no advantage and dismisses fears of heating or molding in storage.
An Indianapolis Journal editorial laments Americans do not know the lyrics to the national song. It praises the tune and poetry, urges schools to teach and require memorization, and argues the anthem embodies American character and history.
A New York report describes a well-connected female traveler on an English steamer stopped at the Custom House. Inspectors found jewels, laces, and gloves valued over $5,000 concealed in her bustle, hair braid, and even her corset. She paid the due sum and was released.
A Scotch farmer quoted in the North British Agriculturist says crushed bones remained well preserved after 40 years of burial. He notes crops grown on the site, mixed with wood and ashes, consistently failed due to over luxuriant growth.
Frank Mayfield recounts the 12 year old memory of Chikamauga battle scenes with Bragg’s forces and a drummer boy saved by the blue lines. It ends with a Cotterfield, indiana reflection on soldiers dying and mothers mourning as night falls.
A fierce storm struck Omanha Nebraska between 3 and 4 am causing immense damage to streets, foliage, and crops. Thousands of glass panes shattered as large hail weighing up to a pound and a half fell in a Missouri river valley pathway from Siam City Iowa to Brownsville Nebraska.
Reports from Titus Aug 7 indicate miners in Clarion county and nearby coal districts plan a broad walkout. Leaders, secret nightly meetings, and ongoing organization point to a well coordinated, extensive stand-out likely soon.
New York on August 6 James Henry and John Hale cabin passengers on the steamer Klopstocke from Havre were arrested. Police found jewelry matching the description of family jewels stolen from the Countess Dudley in London and a diamond scarf pin stolen from a New York woman in Paris.
A compilation reports several events: a Frackford arsenals explosion injures and kills workers with damage to a large stockpile of powder and trophies. A Pennsylvania storekeeper and sausage maker are jailed after contaminated meat sickens eleven children and one dies. Lightning kills a shoemaker in Cheyenne. A bear attack near Ortawa kills three berry pickers. A Mountain Meadow case jury fails to reach a verdict. Washington notes higher government revenue than forecast.
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