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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1874
Page
2
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Weekly
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United States
Congressmen push harbor plan at Wolf Lake on Lake Michigan
Congressmen Packard and Williams press for a new harbor at Wolf Lake two miles east of the state line on Lake Michigan, outlining the location and potential benefits.
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Packard
Williams
Lake Michigan
Wolf Lake
White-painted lamp posts urged for safety
A South Bend Tribune note suggests painting lamp posts white to reduce night hazards. The idea is proposed as a planning measure that could benefit the local area.
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South Bend Tribune
Powell Nominated for State Editorial Association Presidency
The Indianapolis Sun urges Charles G. Powell editor of the Laporte Herald be chosen president. The Hendrickville Standard supports the motion and vows to vote aye, praising the selection as the best possible choice.
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Indianapolis Sun
Charles G. Powell
Laporte Herald
State Editorial Association
Hendallville Standard
Virginius Sinks Off Cape Fear as Osspippe Officers Silent
The Virginius sank while en route to New York near Cape Fear after being towed by the steamer Osippee. Osippee's officers refused to comment on the incident amid conjecture of foul play and a possible setup.
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Virginius
Cape Fear
New York
Ossippe
Brash townsman sighted. editor quarrel and gaggle of editors
The Elkhart observer figure R. K. Brash visited Goshen on Monday and, like a Nasby, rumbled about with his rheumatic leg. The Goshen Democrat notes his potential support for Col Tucker when timing favors it, while poking fun at Sweet’s quicker rise and a fellow editor’s ire. The piece recalls Horace Greeley’s rough treatment by the same circle.
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R. K. Brash
Nasby
Elkhart Observer
Brash
Col. Tucker
Sweet
Goshen Democrat
The
Democrat
Horace Greeley
Local Notices and Political Debate Around Col Tucker
The Elkhart OnstRoEers quotes a complimentary notice of Col Tucker in the next congressional campaign and critiques support for specific candidates. It notes criticism of Gen Hascall and discusses shifts within the Republican party across several states as the district eyes the race.
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Elkhart
Col. Tucker
Congress
Col
Tucker
Gen. Hascall
Republican Party
Republican Party in Goshen Faces Internal Strife and Integrity
The piece argues the Republican party remains strong in Congress and locally, condemning what it calls a “bastard organization” while praising the party’s willingness to correct errors. It notes leaders in Goshen and asserts the party's principles survive amid internal criticisms. It then shifts to Elkhart County Medical Society notes on Jan 2, 1874, and upcoming Goshen meeting.
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Col. Tucker
Modoc
OnsErvrer
Republican ‘Party
Congress
Goshen
Elkhart County
Haggerty
Harrington
Lambert
Latta
Hani
J. S. Dodge
The Railroad Strikes and Pay Debate
A Victorian era editorial comments on railroad engineer strikes over pay cuts. It notes railroads remain profitable, argues against wage reductions during hard times, and urges a joint labor capital council to settle disputes rather than conflict. It questions whether capital can justify hardship on workers or communities.
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Chicago
Political clash over Fernando Wood and Carpenter in speaker race
The Ligonier Banner condemns Fernando Wood and his supporters while defending Senator Carpenter's re election as Senate President. It questions the indecency charge against Carpenter and criticizes him as a salary grabber. Republicans recognize the hypocrisy in criticizing Wood after Carpenter’s nomination and election.
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Ligonier
Fernando Wood
Sen. Carpenter
Senate
Carpenter
Blaine
Mrs Abby Richardson Delights Elkhart Audience After South Bend Visit
A large group attended Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson’s appearance in South Bend and Elkhart with Mrs. R. K. Brush. The writeup praises her elocution, grace, and resilience after sorrow, compares her favorably to Mrs. Siddons, and notes social gatherings at Colfax’s home and Veasey’s Opera House with locals including Jerry Knight and Dr. Cummins.
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South Bend
Abby Sage Richardson
Dr. Cummins
John Kirk
Will Howland
Geo. Compton
Joe. Berolzhime
Johnny Wolf
Carrie Davenport
Fannie
Carrie North
Mary Gidding
Miss Irwin
R. K. Brush
Richardson
Elkhart
Scott Siddons
Veasey
Jerry Knight
South Bernd
China
Doc. Cummins
Christmas Tide Club Ball Shines with Fashion and Flair
The Baxter club held a lively Christmas tide party with guests from the Why Not club of South Bend. Hull and Arnold’s band fueled dancing through late night in Clifton House with a display of elegant gowns from brown and blonde to lilac and pink, as matrons and brides added sparkle. The report notes dazzling attire among guests and praises newspaper advertising as a rapid business booster.
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Sean
Gauttalist
South Bend
Hull
Arnold
Clifton House
Clark
Madamoiselle
Elkhart
Advertising Yields Immense Newspaper Promotion Results
A New York advertising art shows a six line ad placed in weekly papers across the United States generated 108000 responses in a year. Clergymen merchants ladies and workers wrote seeking assistance through life’s struggles, with daily letters averaging 350 and one day reaching over a thousand. Each respondent received a package from the publisher.
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New York
Eorrors Onserver
U.S
America
WHE RAINY SABBATH In Elkhart 1874
A weather verse from Francis Garvey of Elkhart Indiana dated January 4 1874 laments a rainy Sabbath. It contrasts churchgoing as crowds stay home avoiding storm while others seek indoors to theatre or ball.
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Francis Garvey
Hamilton Canada Visit Reveals Growth and Bay Life
Grorce Forsytn recounts a Dec 29 1873 trip from Elkhart to Windsor Detroit and Hamilton. He notes Hamilton population around 35 000 with English Irish and Scottish residents and describes Burlington Bay three pleasure gardens Rock Bay Oaklands and the Beach plus a daily steamer. He details topography from a mountain viewpoint near the Hamilton and Lake Erie Railroad and indicates local shops employ hundreds while the mining and sewing sectors expand, despite the recent panic and cheaper living costs compared with Elkhart.
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Hawitton
Canada
Elkhart
Adrian
Mrs. Robinson
Detroit
International Hotel
Windsor
Soldiers Monument
Court House
Markets
Hamilton
Burlington Bay
Lake Ontario
Rock Bay
Oaklands
Hamilton and Lake Erie Railroad
Grorce Forsytn
Bee-Keepers Plan Kalamazoo Meetings at Annual Convention
At the sixth annual Michigan State Bee-Keepers convention delegates decided to hold two special meetings in Kalamazoo. Details include start in May with agenda items on beekeeping practices and organizational matters.
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Michigan State Bee-Keepers, Asasstacy
Kalamazoo
May
Caled Cushing appointed minister to Spain amid Virginia issues
The Mishawaka Enterprise reports Caleb Cushing's appointment as Minister to Spain. A presidential message addresses the Virginias affair while callers urge repeal of the salary grab act. A township fund defalcation of about 5100 plus private debts burdens a prominent family, with bondsmen securing the funds.
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Mishawaka Enterprise
Wealthy Drake family funds seven heirs with gifts
The La Grange Independent reports James L. Drake and wife summoned six children on New Year’s Eve. Four received two thousand dollars or equivalent land. two reside in Kansas and Nebraska. Other relatives and children were named, with plans for education funding upon adulthood. Rival towns debate water systems in adjacent papers.
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Brown
la Grange
James L. Drake
West
Kansas
Nebraska
Clark Bennet
Mollie Trimble
F. M. Drake
L. D. Hughs
James S. Drake
Cory J. Drake
Fremont B. Drake
Independent Office
Jackson C. Drake
Editorial Brevities Voice of the Gem and Local Notices
It is more blessed to give than to receive says Mrs. Jaycox at the Gem Dining saloon where boarders and visitors are served. Maxon Parma ter & Co plan for the new year to shelter the houseless. Caleb Cushing is named Minister to Spain while Jas Miller is chosen to supply winter millinery for Elkhart and nearby areas. Bucklen & Son offer medicines and drugs with round-the-clock service. Chamberlains Immediate Relief is lauded as horse medicine for colic and injuries.
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Elkhart
Bucklen & Son
Chamberlain
Elkhart Market Provisions and Grain Prices
Market notes list prices for apples, poultry, potatoes and various grains and feeds. Entries include per bushel and per ton rates for corn, hay, oats, rye, shorts, bran, tallow, salt, and other commodities.
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Corea
Renee
Vsseeree
Rene Beerwax
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