Indiana State Official Candidates Announced
Secretary of State WoW CU PRAY from Terre Haute Auditor James A. WE ALAN of Kokomo Treasurer John B. GLOVER of Bedford Attorney General James C. DENNY of Knox Superintendent John M BLASS of New Albany Supreme Court 5th Dist Andrew L OSBORN of LaPorte listed as nominees for statewide offices.
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Wow
CU Pray
Terre Haute
Jor
James A. WE. Alan
Kokomo
John B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Knox
John M Blass
New Albany
Supreme Court
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Political farce at Goshen Convention ends in uproar
A chaotic Goshen gathering of 200 300 old line Democrats and about 50 Republicans devolved into a loud clash of factions. Speakers attacked officeholders while a committee formed nominees amid jeers and threats, with several township delegates withdrawing and a slate of mostly reform nominees proposed.
Dan Voorhees Referred to as Relic of Paleozotic Age
The Chicago Times labels Dan Voorhees a relic of the paleozotic age, suggesting he represents an era long past and out of step with modern times.
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The
Chicago Times
Dan Voorhees
Democratic boast falters on principles and men in campaign
The article criticizes the Democratic party for lacking both guiding principles and capable leaders this election year, arguing the party has failed to stand for any clear program or present strong figures to rally supporters.
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Democratic Party
One Term Principle at State Democratic Convention
The convention reflected uncertainty as candidates were unsure about serving a single term as principal. No firm commitments or clear platform emerged from the discussions.
Democrats Decline Nominations in St Joseph County
The St Joseph County Democrats refuse to nominate this year and push the “people’s” dodge. The Lagrange Standard says this tactic mirrors the county’s approach and signals weakness in the party.
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St. Joseph County
Lagrange
Young Clinton man Offers to Record Deeds at 75 Cents
A Clinton township youth named Berkey declared he would serve as Recorder and record all deeds and mortgages for 75 cents each. His proposal followed his attendance at a mongrel convention last Saturday, with no prior office experience.
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Berkey
Clinton Township
Remarks at mongrel convention stir crowd ridicule for mechanic
After Chairman Sam B Romane spoke on Saturday a mechanic from Elkhart tried to address the meeting. He was ridiculed by the Chairman and hissed by the audience when he mentioned National banks, provoking the chairman to suppress free speech.
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Sam’] B. Romane
Elkhart
Indianapolis Suz Sold to Reformers Favors Independent Ticket
The Indianapolis Suz now aligned with Reformers and leaning toward the Independent ticket. It cites Democratic Attorney General candidate Clarence as a former legislator who backed salary increases and benefited from advance pay, presenting a critical view of his career.
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Indianapolis
Clarence
Buskirk
Goshen Convention Tarnished by Party-Linked Attendance
Report paints the Goshen Convention as a Democratic masquerade with Republican attendance drawn by reform talk. Leaders and spectators included notorious drinkers and liquor dealers from Elkhart, paired with old line Democrats, while Democratic figures Murray and Mitchell remained in the background.
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Goshen
Elkhart
Charles Murray
Capt. Mitchell
Democratic County Central Committee
Grange Dispute Sparks Town Gossip in Elkhart County
A quarrel at a Union Grove Grange picnic on August 1st involves Charles Murray and his ally Mrs. Molloy as they oppose a local political move. The scene grows tense as Murray clashes with Grange members while Joseph Murray reacts with embarrassment and jeers.
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Charles Murray
Elkhart County
Indiana
Union Grove
Democratic Party
Charles
Joseph
Murray
Grange member speaks on equality amid vote clash
A Grange meeting discussion on equality devolved into a heated vote and insults. The woman refused to speak, deeming the vote offensive to all women in the Grange, while Joseph and Charles faced public hostility and alleged scandal mongering from local critics.
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Grange
Joseph
Shay
Charles
Murray
the Democrat
Tilton—Beecher
Gurl
Grangers snub Emma Molloy at Elkhart gathering
The Goshen Democrat reports Emma Molloy the Elkhart Observer lecturess was snubbed by Grangers while Col Henry G. Davis showed disgust and left. The piece notes Murray’s vendetta against the Grangers and denies sex discrimination in Observer doctrine while accusing disorderly drunks of spoiling the event.
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Goshen Democrat
Murray
Indianapolis
Judge Woods
Grangers
The
Democrat
Observer
Picnic Meeting Ends in Disorder Over Speech
A rural gathering in Elkhart County dissolved after Mrs. Emma Molloy of the Elkhart Observer was pressured not to speak by a disruptive attendee from Bango Township. Col. Davis and others refused to speak, sparking ill feeling as the Grangers protested the conduct while a local paper blamed the situation on misreporting.
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Emma Molloy
Elkhart
Mrs. Molloy
Col. Davis
Grangers
Dining place on Jackson near post office praised
The text highlights Mrs. Jaycox's dining establishment on Jackson street near the post office as a first rate stop in warm weather. It also commends Deacon Rush for good work and invites readers to try his services, noting the northeast corner of Main and Jefferson streets for reference.
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Deacon Rush
Main and
Jefferson Streets
le Fisher
Pigeon Streets
Guipe
Pigeon Street
Baptist Church
M. Gill
Sheepes
Main Street
Nominee for Congress Hon J H Baker at Kendallville Convention
The Republican Convention at Kendallville nominated Hon J H Baker for Congress on the fourth ballot over Judge W E Clapp and H G Thayer. Delegates from Elkhart County supported Clapp, then congratulated Baker on his success as speeches praised unity and good will. The vote forecast an October majority around eighteen hundred. The platform endorses the State Republican platform of June 17 1874 and preserves support for Representative H B Saylor as a faithful public servant.
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Albert Osbert
Osborn
C. T. Green
Fred Miller
Green
C. D. Hinkle
Hinkle
Jie
Philip Mehlankton Hinkle
Elkhart
Eclipse
Samuel I. Miller
Miller
Jackson Township
G. W. Wi. Miller
Goshen
Bivins
Ellis
Owen Collin
Coffin
C. Bennett
Bennett
Yerry Bowen
Bowen
Cammant
John H. Baker
Congress
Kendallville
Mr. Baker
W.E. Clapp
H.G. Thayer
Elkhart County
Judge Clapp
Baker
Clapp
Thayer
13Th Congressional District
H. B. Saylor
Resolution commends J. H. Baker for district office
The convention nominates J. H. Baker praising purity and fitness for office and pledges effort to secure election. It also adopts a resolution designating the County Chairman committees as the Central Committee of the District.
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J. H. Baker
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