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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1874
Page
2
The New Postal Law Forebids Postage Delays for Out of County Readers
After January 1, 1874 subscribers living outside the county must pay postage in advance for the Weekly Observer. All such readers must prepaid their subscriptions. Those wishing to continue receiving the paper at their address after that date should send cash with their renewal.
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Observer
Postmaster General Jewell Former Akron Resident
Postmaster General Jewell once shared residence in Akron Ohio and earlier worked as a telegraph operator.
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Jewell
Akron, O
Ex-Chicago Treasurer David A. Gage Acquitted at Waukegan
David A. Gage former Chicago treasurer was on trial in Waukegan on embezzlement charges involving public funds and has been acquitted.
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David A. Gage
Chicago
Waukegan, N
Preacher Glendenning Acquired by Presbytery Despite Death
Jersey City preacher Glendenning who seduced Mary Pomeroy and caused her death is taken in by his own presbytery composed of men. He served as chief witness in the case, a decision described as a farce by critics.
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Glendenning
Jersey City
Mary Pomeroy
Bias in press and lawmakers fuels party loyalty
The Warsaw Indiaman argues that counties with Republican papers denouncing the salary grab see stronger Republican support. It asserts that press harshness correlates with party maintenance, while milder criticism preserves unity.
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Congress
Warsaw
Women Convicts in Kentucky Prison Sign Political Purity
The article notes that only two or three women were imprisoned in Kentucky's penitentiary for years, with the last female convict discharged a week ago, describing it as a purifying element in politics.
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Kentucky
Barber Al Naus Abducts Funds Leaving Wife Destitute
The Union reports that Al Naus, a barber near the depot, took a large sum from his wife tied to her father's Leavenworth estate in Van Buren township. He fled, sending a letter warning her to fend for herself as he sought “geed.” Her finances are ruined by his rascality.
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al. Naus
van Buren Township
LaGrange Co
Ind
Brussels Conference Prohibits Poisoned Arms and Spies
The Brussels Conference bans poisoned arms and the murder of disarmed foes, forbids bombardment of open towns, and requires religious, charitable, and hospital buildings to be spared if clearly marked. Fortified places may be besieged and plundering is forbidden. Reporters may be imprisoned only with proper certificate.
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Brussels
Supreme Court ruling on race in schooling sparks debate
The writer questions the Indiana Supreme Court decision barring colored children from white schools, arguing it serves state rights and Democratic policy to keep a population ignorant. The piece criticizes the court and accuses it of mullet-headed bias, contrasting with La Porte Argus views.
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Supreme Court
Promises of Salary Cuts by New Democratic Officials
On the Legislature's opening day, observers expect petitions from newly elected Democratic officials urging salary reductions. The public had been promised last fall that such a move would occur, and people recall those assurances as the session begins.
Women Property Holders in Michigan Denied Vote
The piece notes that at least 16,000 women own taxable property in Michigan yet lack the vote. It argues if a woman can acquire property or inherit wealth she should possess political rights. The argument frames property ownership as a basis for voting eligibility.
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Michigan
Debate on Women’s Voting Rights and Historical Parallels
The article questions granting property holding women voting rights across states and favors testing in the District of Columbia, drawing a parallel with past racial suffrage experiments in New York and DC and arguing for a staged approach. It frames history as a guide and emphasizes a cautious path toward wider suffrage.
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States
Congress
District of Columbia
New York
Grangers praise cash system over credit in farmers' view
The Grangers argue the cash system benefits farmers, tradesmen, and merchants, calling the credit system fraudulent and oppressive. They claim farmers have been criticized for favoring credit, and express belief they would welcome relief from its shackle.
Saloon Licenses Ignore Baxter Law Amid Legal Hope
Saloonkeepers with and without licenses sell late at night on Sundays to all patrons. They face no enforcement as attorneys argue the newly elected Democratic Legislature will repeal the Baxter law, nullifying prosecutions.
Give Women the Pulpits Proposed by Chicago Times
The Chicago Times urges opening pulpits to women arguing many are willing and capable to work. It says current preachers are often inept and that female ministers would provide meaningful employment for women and reduce social ills. The piece notes women must prepare and fit themselves for opportunities.
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Chicago Times
Meeting on St Joseph river water power in Bristol
A large Bristol gathering discussed securing water power on the St Joseph river. John Boyer proposed damages of 12000 to settle litigation and drop the battle, but the motion to aid the company was rejected. Fundraising efforts reported about 3500 with a goal of 5000 amid strong local feeling.
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Bristol
Hydraulic Company
S. B. Romaine
Brazie
St. Joseph
Aitkin
Judge Pettit
John Boyer
Boyer
Boyer Firm Dispute Sees Arbitration Refusal
Many of Boyers firm friends side with the company and offer arbitration terms including paying him a premium over the agreed amount. Boyer refuses to settle by arbitration. A committee of Pease Hamsher Merritt and Dr Congdon will visit him again to seek settlement.
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Mr. Boyer
Boyer
Messrs
Pease
Hamsher
Merritt
Dr. Congdon
South Bend
Miss Drake
Elkhart
M. E
Talbot
Q. B
Speakership prospects and land grant inquiries in Washington
In the pre-session gathering Speaker Blaine appears as Fernando Wood's rising prospects for the next House speakership gain notice. Discussion notes Kerr as a weaker rival while Banks could emerge as a compromise. Education land grant inquiries show honest use in most states but possible misuses in South Carolina. A bill to regulate election ballots aims to curb poll intimidation in the South and protect Republican votes.
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Washington
Drc
Congress
Blaine
Fernando Wood
Wood
Kerr
Indiana
Banks
House
Committee On Education and Labor
Monroe
Ohio
South Carolina
President’s Message Reported As Ready for Cabinet Endorsement
Washington reports indicate the President’s message, prepared largely in a week, will state foreign relations are friendly overall despite a Venezuela dispute over joint Commission awards from 1866. The text, endorsed by the Cabinet, hints at caution in recognizing Venezuela’s claims and notes prior reflection on the issue.
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Washington
Venezuela
Joint Commission
Congress
President urges Congress to resume specie payments reforms
The message discusses Cuba Spain and Venezuela disputes, calls for possible foreign intervention, and urges rapid resumption of specie payments. It outlines repealing the legal tender clause, financing through bonds, expanding revenue, free banking, and limited government internal improvements.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Customs and Internal Revenue
Executive
President's Arkansas policy and Louisiana stance outlined
The President explains why he will not intervene in Arkansas and recalls his February 1873 Louisiana message. He urges Congress to act if a practical legislative solution exists, otherwise he would recognize the government already approved by the courts and seek a resolution to restore peace and business. He promises to submit the matter to Congress again and act as before unless Congress directs otherwise.
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Congress
Venezuela
Spain
Cuba
United States
England
Arkansas
Louisiana
WashineTon
D. C
Senate
Wilson
Sunderland
Anthony
Rhode Island
House
E V Lutheran oyster supper a pleasant festival
Ephors Observer reports the E V Lutheran church and its oyster supper committee thank Elkhart citizens for a successful festival. The Thursday event drew a large crowd, the band played well, profits totaled about 35 dollars, and tables were well filled.
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Ephors
E. V. Lutheran Church
Elkhart
Community festival thanks and church support noted
The article thanks Mrs Pixion and Baptist sisters for their untiring festival efforts and Mr Kellogg for supplying dishes. It highlights a new Lutheran church in Elkhart and its General Synod backed revival stance, inviting all to visit and participate in religious betterment and moral causes.
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General Synod
Funeral of Mayor Havemeyer Draws Thronged Broadway Procession
New York reports on December 5 as crowds fill Broadway for Mayor Havemeyer funeral. Relatives attend private services, then a public procession to Greenwood cemetery, with regiments and officials guiding the bier. Governors Dix and Tilden among pallbearers.
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New York
Broadway
Havemeyer
D. Bethune
Methodist Episcopal Church
Burchard
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Bethune
Jersey City
Hulton
Jones
Adams
Hare
Ward
Old Guard
Gov. Dix
Tilden
South Ferry
Brooklyn
23D Regiment
Greenwood Cemetery
Fires Ravage Eight Buildings in East New York
Eight structures burned in East New York this morning causing an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as residents watched from the streets. No injuries reported.
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New Yor City
New York
1647 Dutch Proclamation by Peter Stuyvesant
Gouverneur Peter Stuyvesant of New Amsterdam prohibits Sabbath desecration intemperance and quarrelling. No intoxicating liquor may be sold to savages under a 500 guilder penalty and sellers may be liable for injuries caused by intoxicated natives. After 9 pm no sale to any person.
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Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
New York
Madison Courter
County Temperance Convention Held In Goshen
A mass meeting of Temperance friends will meet in Goshen Court House at 2 p m on Tuesday December 29 1874 to perfect a county organization and consult on Temperance efforts. Delegates are urged from all local temperance groups and any interested persons are invited. Committee members include John P Hawks L Van At st ine J R Matuer Mary A Jackson J A Worx Mrs J O Grrea C S Fring Cornoria Coox H D Wilson Jura Burrerrizerp E W H Exzis S A Tompkins F Jackson Martina W Coox.
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The
Friends of Temperance
Court House
Goshen
John P. Hawks
J. A. Worx
J. O. Grrea
C. S. Fring
Cornuria Coox
H. D. Wilson
Jura Burrerrizerp
E. W. H. Exzis
S. A. Tompkins
F. Jackson
Martina W. Coox
Beecher Tilton appeal and farm advice note
The court in the Henry Ward Beecher v Tilton case asserts the lower court could order Beecher's bill of particulars. A reprinted farmers’ note offers advice on record keeping, repairs, economy, fencing, improving crops, shelter, and warning against dogs. It ends with a health claim for Dr Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters as a purifier and renovator of the system.
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Aupany
Drc
Henry Ward
Beecher
Theodore Tilton
Walker
Calfornia
Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders Ad for Winter Stock
Farmers with horses cattle and sheep are urged to purchase Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders to protect winter stock. One dollar's worth is claimed to save at least half a ton of hay, emphasizing savings for winter feed.
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Sheridan’s. Cavalry
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