Indiana Secretary of State and state office candidates listed
For Secretary of State W. W. CURRY of Terre Haute. For Auditor JAMES A. WILDMAN of Kokomo. For Treasurer JOHN B. GLOVER of Bedford. For Attorney General JAMES C. DENNY of Knox. For Supt. of Public Instruction JOHN M. BLOSS of New Albany. For Judge Supreme Court 5th Dist ANDREW L. OSBORN LaPorte.
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W. W. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
John B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Knox
John M. Bloss
New Albany
Supreme Court
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Weekly Observer Subscriptions Offer Chromes Promotion
The notice states that every $2 subscriber to the Weekly Observer may choose 25 chromes. It notes partisan editorials in Northern Indiana papers backing temperance and hints whisky votes affecting the coming fall elections.
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Weekly
Observer
Rumor Flows of Democratic Paper in Goshen Campaign
Rumors say a Democratic paper will be started in Goshen to aid the fall campaign. The text claims Murray harms the Democrats more than the Republicans.
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Goshen
Murray
Prohibition Plan at County Convention Fails
Blathershire Murray hatches a plan to bend the Republican party toward prohibition to secure an easy victory for his hungry clique in the October election. The late Republican County Convention dismisses his attempt and rejects the aim.
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Blathershire Murray
Charley Murray Under Fire at Goshen Democrat Office
Local editors mock Charley Murray editor of the Goshen Democrat and tease him in the newsroom. The piece notes he frets and bellows loudly like a bull in a county fair.
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Charley Murray
The
Goshen Democrat
Goshen Democrat Seeks Proper Credit for OssErver Sources
A note requests that when Goshen Democrat reprints material from OssErver it credit OssErver rather than guessing the writer’s name. The appeal emphasizes proper attribution for extracts and ideas sourced from OssErver.
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Goshen Democrat
Osserver
Editor’s Pacific tour notes harsh wine scene in California
The Pacific editor, after touring California wine districts in San Francisco, reports in one neighborhood that seventeen year old girls reeled in the streets from the intoxication of pure California wine. The piece contrasts this with praise once given to the state under Baxter bill law.
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The
Pacific
San Francisco
California
Heavenly Land
Whiskey Organ
Subterranean Skunk News Cracks Down on Whisky Organ Craze
The Democratic Union ridicules a social trend, noting a nocturnal creature beneath a sidewalk releases an odiferous report about the waning demand for the Police Gazette and Days Doings. The writer mocks the style, brilliancy, and comprehension of the man behind the claim, calling it chronic.
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Police Gazette
Days Doings
Democratic Union
Goshen Paper Denies Favorable Notices Motive
The Goshen Democrat disputes a charge that Chicago papers were restricted for not praising the editress as a lecturess. The editor notes the papers have been generous via their correspondents and mentions plans to raise funds to cover Murray's funeral expenses.
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Goshen Democrat
Chicago
Murray
France Brought New Affliction Into View
Observers note a striking, growing phenomenon attributed to France causing increased staring and star gazing. If it endures weeks longer it will become larger and more prominent, visible to any observer who focuses carefully, with a Chicago Tribune replica offering a life size on site image as help.
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France
Chicago Tribune
Man Attacked Near Texas Newspaper Office
A man exiting a Texas newspaper office reported severe injuries including a split nose an eye gouge and an ear clawed off. He told police he was not a subscriber but sought to check if the editor was present. The incident is tied to threats from the K K K warning locals to end protests.
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Texas
Editor’s shift on Capt. Mitchell Stirs Local Politics
The Goshen Democrat previously smeared Captain Mitchell with slime but now toasts him after his nomination as Attorney General by the Independents. The change prompts sharp rebuke from Republicans and Democrats who call the editor unprincipled and untrustworthy.
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Goshen Democrat
Mitchell
The
Democrat
Protestants Plan Church Consolidation in Earlville
In Earlville Illinois a proposal to unite four churches on an evangelical basis is advanced by a committee from each church. Supporters argue that maintaining four separate churches costs at least twice as much as a single consolidated church.
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Earlville, Ills
Temperance Speech Links Irish and Women to Prohibition
An Indianapolis temperance orator declares the movement will endure because Irishmen and women support it. He notes three hundred thousand young men pledged in the Father Matthew temperance organization and asserts a woman’s will settles the matter.
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Indianapolis
Father Matthew Temperance Organization
Indianapolis Sun on editors Hardesty and Hathaway
The Indianapolis Sun, in its second volume, is a spicy success with editors John Hardesty and Sol Hathaway. It urges Republicanism and temperance and recommends readers seek the Indianapolis Weekly Sun for a first class paper.
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Indianapolis Sun
John Hardesty
Sol Hathaway
Indianaplis
Sun
Whisky’s waning grip on big city politics observed
The passage notes whisky’s decline outside major cities and predicts upheaval in Chicago Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The Sentinel in Indianapolis reports a reaction among voters who helped elect the current Democratic city council and many will not back the party this fall.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Warsaw Judian lan Defends Baxter Law With Conservatism
The Warsaw judge argues the Baxter law remains best and mocks the Democratic party stance since the Civil War era. He claims the party supported Mexican War, War of 1812, and Revolutionary War but not the Union, praising the Constitution as it is.
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Democratic Party
Tweed Reappears in Court as Subpoenaed Witness
The Associated Press reports William M. Tweed, former ring leader, appeared in the County Court House under two deputy sheriffs. Dressed in a dark suit and white necktie, he looked thinner with visible mental anxiety, aged but in decent health. He was accompanied by his son, W. M. Tweed Jr.
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Tweed
Associated Press
William M. Tweed
W. M. Tweed, Jr
Falsehood and folly in daily papers, Parton quotes
The historian Parton cites a whiskey organ ad in Geo. P. Rowell & Co. to discuss Harpers Magazine’s July article on newspapers. He argues falsehood reflects poverty not depravity, noting intelligence is costly while frivolity is cheap and abuse serves an empty mind.
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Parton
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
New York
Harper’s Magazine
Resignation of Post Master General Cresswell
Announcement reports the resignation of Post Master General Cresswell. The piece notes his five year tenure in which rapid postal reforms and improved facilities were achieved and praises his administration. Eugene Hale of Maine is named to fill the vacancy with expectations that reforms will continue and labor not stagnate.
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Cresswell
Washington
Eugene Hale
House of Representatives
Maine
Chandler
Michigan
Good Lot in Hall's 8th Addition to Elkhart
A sale listing notes a good lot in Hall's 8th Addition located in Elkhart. Property details specify the neighborhood layout and potential for development.
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Hall
Elkhart
Congress Session Review Cites Reform and Costs
The article notes the current Congress filled pages in the Congressional Globe with its actions yet produced limited new laws. It acknowledges press bias but praises gains such as abolishing the mileage system, saving 150000 dollars annually. A Chicago Tribune dispatch adds the session was not favorable to lobbyists and featured many new members seeking retrenchment.
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Congress
Congressional Globe
Washington Dispatch
Chicago Tribune
Grand Lodge action targets liquor trade in lodge membership
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows with 420 lodges and 12 390 members in Indianapolis urged a federal law banning lodge entry to anyone involved in manufacturing or selling spirits or malt liquors. They also urged reps to persuade current drinkers to quit the trade. Nearby Greentown Patrons of Husbandry endorsed temperance and backing candidates who support Temperance laws and the women’s movement.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of the
United States
Township Council of Patrons of Husbandry
Greentown
Ind
Beecher and Tilton scandal revived by Tilton’s article
The Golden Age publishes a scathing review of the Beecher Tilton affair detailing Tilton’s withdrawal from Plymouth Church and accusations against Beecher. Tilton asks forgiveness and hints at deeper offenses, arguing he must speak while Beecher’s friends allegedly stoked slander to force exposure.
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Beecher
Tilton
Golden Age
Plymouth Church
Mr. Beecher
Ligonier Banner Highlights and Local Notes
The Ligonier Banner reports on diverse items including Andy Johnson speaking in Bay City on July 4th, John Brownfield Jr becoming sole proprietor of the South Bend Union, Baxter authoring the temperance plank, and Grangers of St Joseph County voting against fielding a ticket. It notes political shifts, a push for broader suffrage history, and a question from the Goshen Democrat about Adolph Frey. The President signs a bill ending District government and establishing a provisional one. The South Bend Daily Tribune asks about a first marriage atop the stand pipe. An exchange cites a preference for specie payments.
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Ligonier Banner
Andy Johnson
Bay City
Mich
John Brownfield, Jr
South Bend Union
South Bend Daily Tribune
Michigan
Temperance Mass Convention and Political Currents in 1874 Indianapolis
A temperance mass convention is set for July 22, 1874 in Indianapolis. Reports claim leading congressional members are cold water men and gambling is rare among lawmakers. The Benton Harbor Palladium notes Grant’s veto of the currency bill would have raised Chicago fruit prices and shippers’ net proceeds. Civil Rights bill failed. Fred Douglass barred from first class hotels for now. A new postal law sets two cent per pound prepaid postage for newspapers starting January next, with county publications free. The Chicago Times cites summer board ads offering daughters’ pianos as a panic-era feature. A July 13 Indiana Democratic delegate convention will nominate a State ticket for October 1874 and conduct other business.
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Congress
Benton Harbor
Chicago Times
Indianapolis
Democracy of
Indiana
Pritchard
CSA
Republic
Grantville
Parre Harp
J.R. Wilson
Loxa, Inc
Pritcharp
Rachael West
Jefferson
Iowa
Parrcuano
Arker
B. F. Prirenwarp
John Starks
John Walker
East Washington Street
Christmas and the Fourth of July as home observances
The author urges celebrating Christmas and Independence Day as home and community festivals. Families should gather at home for Christmas and villages should host modest Fourth gatherings with music provisions speeches and goodwill. Temperance ladies of Elkhart County organize events to show temperance and patriotism can coexists.
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Elkhart County
Editorial Convention for Northern Indiana Editors Planned
The Northern Indiana Editorial Association schedules a two day event July 2 and 3 with a business meeting at 10 a.m. a carriage ride at 3 p.m. a public meeting at Odd Fellows hall at 8 p.m. featuring Col. G A Pierce and a poem by Mrs. Emma Molloy. A banquet, music by Prof Benj Owen and class, and a steamboat trip on the Viola follow with free attendance for editors and spouses.
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Northern
Indiana Editorial Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Col
G. A. Pierce
Chicago Inter Ocean
Emma Molloy
Elkhart Observver
Benj. Owen
Jakes
Viola
C. G
Cow and Calves Turned Out To Grass At White Pigeon
Editor notes a rumor suggesting a cow with calves was turned out to grass at White Pigeon by a former keeper and that the cow’s pro vender is being fed to an Elkhart heifer. The reader asks for any verified truth from the Union’s report.
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White Pigeon
Republican Central Committee for Elkhart County Names
The Republican Central Committee of Elkhart County is named by the convention chairman. Members listed by township include Elkhart E W H Ellis J H Baker W A McAllister and W M Starr. Concord O T Chamberlain A S Davenport J R Beardsley J W Ellis. and others across Bango Cleveland Osolo Middlebury Olive Harrison Benton Jackson Washington Union York Locke Clinton Jefferson with respective appointees.
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Republican Central Committee
Elkhart County
Elkhart Township
E. W. H. Ellis
J. H. Baker
W. A. McAllister
W. M. Starr
Concord
O. T. Chamberlain
A. S. Davenport
J. R. Beardsley
J. W. Ellis
Bango
Philip Crull
Cleveland
D. B. McKan
Osolo
Virgil Young
Middlebury
D. S. White
Olive
I. C. Bennit
Harrison
Noah Anderson
Benton
John W. Stettler
Jackson
John E. Thompson
Washington
E. B. Meyers
Union
Henry Stauffer, Jr
York
A. P. Wright
Locke
Isaac Wisler
Clinton
W. C. Elliott
Jefferson
H. G. Davis
Notice about piratical radical papers and price concerns
The Columbia City Post cites the Indianapolis Sentinel as a piratical radical sheet. The Goshen Democrat and La Porte Argus are asked to take notice, stamped by LaPorte Herald. A Southern Journal laments readers who beg for free copies yet pay five cents per copy.
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Columbia City Post
Indianapolis Sentinel
Goshen Democrat
LaPorte Argus
LaPorte Herald
Southern Journal
Oregon Legislature shifts from GOP majority to Democratic and independent bloc
The outgoing body stood 44 Republicans to 27 Democrats. The new Legislature will comprise 27 Republicans and 44 Democrats and Independents, marking a major party and independent alignment change.
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Oregon
Elk Hart Auditor Seeks 15 Cent Levy For County Purposes
Dekalb county has levied 40 cents on each 100 dollars in property value as reported by La Grange Standard. The Republican Auditor of Elk Hart notes a proposed 15 cent levy for county purposes.
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Republican
Elkhart
Dekalb County
La Grange Standard Endorses Civil Rights Law
The La Grange Standard expresses support for the Civil Rights law despite potential veto threats from Grant. The Post notes the Standard’s stance remains firm whether or not Grant runs the paper.
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la Grange
Grant
Columbia City Post
Garvin Nominated for Elkhart County Auditor by Republicans
The Elkhart Case RoVER reports Theodore F. Garvin Esq was nominated by acclamation for Elkhart County Auditor at the Republican County Convention in Goshen. The Coldwater Republican extols the choice hoping for a strong electoral showing.
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Elkhart
Theodore F. Garvin
Elkhart County
Goshen
Coldwater Republican
Strawberry festival church disaster in Syracuse
In Syracuse New York a strawberry festival at the Baptist church ended in a floor collapse. Fourteen people died and 100 to 200 were injured, with several fatalities reported among the wounded.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Baptist Church
State Central Committee Names for Two Years
The list names twelve men and one more as members of the State Central Committee for the next two years. J. C. Veatch of Spencer is first, followed by E. H. G. Gavens Green, J. C. McCampbell Clarke, J. Y. Allison Jefferson, L. J. Mank Randolph, T. T. Brady Delaware, Jacob T. Wright Marion, L. A. Burnett Vigo, Jos. Mulligan Montgomery, David Turner Lake, D. R. Brown Hamilton, R. S. Robertson Allen, and H. G. Thayer Marshall.
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J. C. Veatch
Spencer
E. H. G. Gavens
Green
J. C. McCampbell
Clarke
J. Y. Allison
Jefferson
L. J. Mank
Randolph
T. T. Brady
Delaware
Jacob T. Wright
Marion
L. A. Burnett
Vigo
Jos. Mulligan
Montgomery
David Turner
Lake
D. R. Brown
Hamilton
R. S. Robertson
Allen
H.G. Thayer Marshall
Teachers Exhibit Skill at Vistula Institute Close
The 1874 summer institute featured instruction on reading and arithmetic. Mrs. Smith Dr. Greiner and Mr. W T Smith demonstrated solving and explaining problems while Prof Mowry presided. Directors Jewett Shellenbarger attended as officials, and the session closed with minutes read and remarks on sustaining monthly institutes for better winter schools.
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Smith
Greiner
Vistula
W. T. Smith
Mowry
Jewett
Shellenbarger
Political parties mocked in Dayton Journal quip
In reply to Chicago Zuridune's claim both parties decline the Dayton Journal quips that democracy dies periodically but remains visible and the Republican party is eternally dying yet present during Democratic funerals with heightened activity.
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Chicago Zuridune
Dayton Journal
Editorial Brevities and Local Ads
Chamberlain’s Immediate Relief advertised with no cure no pay terms and trial use. Local notices urge summer trips at 103 Main Street and sale of garden stock by H. S. Meyers. Lumber for builders from Maxon Parmater & Co. Deacon Rush fixes wagons and Mrs Jaycox offers seasonal delicacies.
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Chamberlain
Main Street
H. S. Meyers
Maxon Parmater & Co’s
Deacon Rush
Yorktown Teachers Institute Seeks Better Reading Methods
Yorktown Township teachers met at Vistula school-house on June 20 1874 with Miss Corpe Palmer Robinson Gibson and Prof Mowry present. They debated teaching reading language and spelling emphasizing blackboard exercises dissected cards and charts over spellers and urged collective pupil participation to improve pronunciation emphasis and tone.
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York Tr
Vistula
Corpe
Palmer
Robinson
Gibson
Mowry
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Republican County
Jacob Bechtel
Thomas H. Daily
Frederick W. Miller
George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
Alonzo Wade
William McCord
Christian W. Nusbaum
Middle District
William C. Elliott
Plymouth
H. Whisky
Ten
Brooktryy
Theodore Tilton
H. W. Beecher
Mr. Tilton
Mrs. Woodhull
Baxter
Grangers
St. Joseph County
Barnum
Adolph Frey
Michican
Republican Central Committee For
State Central Committee
State Central
M. B. Gipson
Sec’y
J. J. Burns & Co
Elkhart, Ind
J. J. Burns
Cottonades
Kentucky
J.F. Hunt & CO
Editorial Brevities
Dewey
J.J. Burns & CO
Main St
Yorktown Township Teachers Institute
Truby
Pigeon Street
Orummer
Croquet
Papers & Magazines
Pocket Books
Richley
Hart
Gros Grain
N, Freedman
Ladies’ Bazaar
J. F. Curtiss & Go S
Wolf & Steiner
Gaiters
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