Republican State Ticket Names Five Officials and two Judges
Republican slate listing for Secretary of State W W Curry of Terre Haute Auditor James A Wildman of Kokomo Treasurer Joan B Glover of Bedford Attorney General James C Denny of Knox Supt of Public Instruction Join M Bloss of New Albany and Supreme Court Judge 5th Dist Andrew L Osborn of LaPorte.
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W. W. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
Joan B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Knox
Public Instruction
M. Bloss
New Albany
Supreme Court
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Republicans of Elkhart County call for district delegates
The Republican party of Elkhart County invites voters to elect delegates from their townships to the 13th District Congressional Convention to be held at Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874 at 10 oclock a m Delegates are to be chosen from Clinton Benton Jackson Harrison Bange Olive Jefferson Middlebury York Washington Ogoless Cleveland Union Bt Locke Elkhart Concord 8 2% 2 Delegates total By order of the Congressional Central Committee H G Tuayer Chairman E W I Ennis Secretary
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Elkhart Co
Kendallville
Clinton Township
Benton Jackson
Harrison
Bange
Olive Jefferson Middlebury York
Washington
Ogoless
Cleveland
Union
Locke Elkhart Concord
Baxter Contends for State Senate Seat
Wim Baxter launches his campaign for the State Senate presenting policy aims and endorsements as he seeks to unseat incumbents and win a key legislative post.
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Wim. Baxter
Senate
Democrats Claim High Taxes Signal Civilized Counties
The piece argues that high taxes prove civilization, implying Democratic counties are more advanced than Republican majority areas. The remark frames fiscal policy as a badge of civic refinement across party regions.
Republican Party Purity Call Sparks Self Policing Image
A speech contrasts the Republican party with others by claiming courage to purify itself. Citing Congressman Foster of Ohio the speaker says a Republican club should arise to remove corrupt officials whenever they appear.
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Republican Party
Congressman Foster
Ohio
Charley Murray Sees Backlash At Republican Convention
A county Democrat denounces Charley Murray as hypocritical and principleless for opposing reform tax measures. The speaker says Murray’s stance would doom the proposal and that locals despise him for repeated chicanery. The remark reflects broad Democratic contempt within the county.
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Charley Murray
Editors of the Hikhart Observer Praised by Palladium
A Benton Harbor Palladium editorial praises the Hikhart Observer noting Emma Molloy and two editors who advocate temperance and woman suffrage. The piece commends their sharp, spirited contributions to a leading newspaper column.
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Hikhart Observer
Emma Molloy
Benton Harbor Palladivian
Col Tucker urged to reveal full profits on new court house
A Goshen Democrat letter demands Col Tucker delay any exit of books until a complete accounting of fat contracts on the new court house. It calls for figures showing earnings of the old Republican Board of Commissioners, the Treasurer, and the Auditor, insisting on truth.
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Tucker
Court House
Republican Board of Commissioners
Murray
Goshen Democrat
Tartary
Russias
Col
Eccentric Debate Over Court House Exhibit In Town
In a lively exchange locals mock a leader for demanding a full exhibit before books leave his control. The quarrel highlights ostentation by untrustworthy authority. The Orange order and Grangers are noted for celebratory contrasts this Fourth.
Chronicle to Be Started in Laporte by Gen Packard
The semi weekly Republican Chronicle will debut in Laporte, started by Gen. Packard of the 10th District. The first issue is scheduled for release next Saturday.
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the Chronicle
Laporte
Gen. Packard
Editor of Rensselaer Union Charged With Conscience Void
A speaker says the last Republican State Convention consisted of office seekers. The editor of the Rensselaer Union is accused of sharing that view and thus void of a conscience.
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Rensselaer Union
West sends thirty five charter applications under new currency bill
About thirty five applications for National bank charters have been sent in from the west under the new currency bill, signaling banking expansion and regulatory changes.
Langsdale Named Greencastle Post Master
Geo J Langsdale editor of the Banner is appointed post master of Greencastle. The comet can no longer be seen above our horizon before twilight, marking a quiet note beside the appointment.
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Geo. J. Langsdale
The
Banner
Greencastle
Rumor of Vice President Wilson Resigning Sets Off Alarm
A startling rumor says Vice President Wilson plans to resign, stirring talk that no one will accept the nomination for Vice President at the coming convention. Meanwhile Western courts target railroads and freight agents plan to nearly double livestock freights from Chicago to New York, setting a fifty five cent per hundredweight base.
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Wilson
Wisconsin
Iowa
Erie
New York Central
Pennsylvania Central
Chicago
New York
Whiskered Debate Over Whisky Beliefs Sparks Local Debate
The Goshen Democrat quotes a heated exchange mocking a candidate's anti whisky claims. The dialogue accuses the speaker of hypocrisy and urges hiring a credible editor to lend credibility, arguing the allegations are untrustworthy and fraudulent.
Democratic State Convention Gathers in Indianapolis for Nominating Ballot
The Indiana Democratic State Convention opening in Indianapolis considers candidates for Secretary of State Col A T Whittlesey John Enos Neff Theo Davenport D D Dykeman and John Roberts. For Auditor options include Martin M Rice Alfred Patton John W Dodd Thos B Davis Ebenezer Henderson Rt D Slater Jr Harris Reynolds. Treasurer contenders are Patrick Shannon B C Shaw Levi Sparks Hughes East. Attorney General hopefuls Oscar B Hord J A S Mitchell Barney B Dailey Isaac P Gray Sol Claypool W R Harrison. Superintendent Milton B Hopkins and Prof Smart named for Public Instruction.
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Indianapolis
A. T. Whittlesey
Hvansville
John Enos Neff
Winchester
Theo. Davenport
Warsaw
D. D. Dykeman
Luogansport
John Roberts
Madison
Martin M. Rice
Alfred Patton
Vincennes
John W. Dodd
Thos
Barney B. Dailey
Delphi
Isaac P. Gray
Randolph County
Sol. Claypool
Putnam County
W.R. Harrison
Morgan County
Milton B. Hopkins
Kokomo
Prof. Smart
Fort Wayne
Funeral expenses covered by contributions noted in newspapers
The Elkhart Observe En notes forthcoming contributions to Murray’s funeral expenses. The Goshen post office bondsmen approve the investment and offer support, with Democrats also willing to assist if needed.
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Murray
Elkhart ObserveEn
Post Office
Brush
Goshen Democrat
Venerable supporter urges early funds for squatter sovereignty
A forty year veteran praises the squatter sovereignty effort at Monoquet and declares willingness to contribute. He says the greatest affliction was the member joining, and the happiest moment will be a requisition for fund use. He prays it happens before the next election, urging Charles to act promptly.
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Sary
Monoquet
Charles
Postmaster Apologizes For Omission Of Names In Honor Roll
The Elkhart postmaster laments excluding patriots like Boss Shepherd and Hallet Kilbourn from a Washington DC honor roll. He notes the city’s contribution to a “New Jerusalem” and asks what should be done about the omission.
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Elkhart
Boss Shepherd
Hallet Kilbourn
Washington City
Jerusalem
Hallet
Democratic Union
Irish World Issue Publishes Independence Sketch
The Irish World in New York released a 16 page supplement for July 4 free to readers. It offers a history of our Constitution and a sketch of the signers of the Declaration, illustrating journalistic enterprise across regions.
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The
Irish World
New York
Alleghanies
Woman suffrage linked to temperance and reform
The Benton Harbor Palladium argues that women voting would promote temperance and social reform, noting liquor abstinence among women, wives of drunkards voting against their husbands, churchwomen’s turnout, and the repeal of liquor licenses in St. Louis as a precedent. It touts suffrage as advancing duty, sobriety, religion, purity, economy, and education.
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Michigan
America
St. Louis
Benton Harbor Palladium
Woman's lecture on Mormonism draws full Goshen house
A Minnesota woman advertises a lecture exposing why Mormonism appeals to men. The note says in Goshen such a talk would attract a full house.
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Minnesota
Chicago Post
Goshen
Laporte A Gem Set In Prairie Lands As A Summer Resort
A Detroit observer extols Laporte Indiana as a potential top summer retreat praising its lakes islands woods society lawyers churches hotels water works and a capable mayor. The piece forecasts Laporte becoming a popular resort near Chicago.
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Chicago
Laporte
Elkhart
Brady meets district committee in city for Republican prospects
Gen Thomas J Brady of Muncie Ind former Consul to St Thomas and now Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee met the Congressional Committee of the Thirteenth District in this city yesterday. He delivered an encouraging report on the party's prospects in the state.
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Thos. J. Brady
Muncie
Ind
St. Thomas
Republican State Central Committee
Congressional
Brady
Goshen Times
Grant backs Boss Shepherd nomination risks third term
The Warsaw Indiaman notes If Present Grant thinks Boss Shepherd nomination will help him win a third term it could be his biggest mistake. The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Noyes White withdraws as the Independent candidate for Secretary of State.
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Grant
Shepherd
Warsaw
New Bankrupt Law Outlined by South Bend Tribune
The South Bend Tribune summarizes the new Bankrupt bill now law, detailing key provisions on 40 day payment defaults, creditor majorities required to trigger bankruptcy, discharge conditions for voluntary and involuntary bankrupts, fee rules, public reporting, and territorial court jurisdiction. The report also notes local political activity by W Crary of Goshen promoting an independent party and a temperance outreach by Rev Sayles, plus a front of the Smith Bros restaurant drive installation.
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South Bend Tribune
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Territory
W. Crary
Goshen
T. Sayles
Smith Bros
New currency bill praised as fair compromise
The Indianapolis Journal reports the new currency bill unites Congress and the President, surpassing expectations after the veto. It promises Western monetary stability, renewed confidence, and rising business with ample crops and money to move them, while easing regional tensions and political animosity.
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Indianapolis Journal
Congress
West
Wheat harvest nears. crops promise large yield in Bristou
Dated July 13 1874 Kvivers Ogseryver notes wheat harvest nearly over with grain secured in full condition. Raspberries benefited from last week’s rains and fruit growers anticipate higher yields. Grapes thriving under dry hot weather. Fowler and Albers of the furniture works contracted to supply peach boxes to local fruit growers and are shipping materials in flats.
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Bristou
Kvivers Ogseryver
Messrs. Fowler & Albers
Furniture Works
Local notes and ads hint at small town commerce
Readings police keep a flirtation list for public ladies while millinery buys at Jas Miller’s on Main. Elkhart thrives on cheap lumber from Maxon Parmater Co selling low and advertising in the Observer. Detroit misfortune gets ho-hum press, Elkhart sympathy gestures. Various local vendors promote goods from toothpicks to lamps, plants from Mrs Garvin, and stimulants at Hill and Kelly.
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Reading
Ill
Jas
Miller’s
Main Street
Elkhart
Maxon, Parmater & Co
Observer
Detroit
Free Press
Deacon Rush
Bank
Tom Bigelow
Diamond & Ruby
Chicago
Rock Island
Pacific
R. R
Trudy
Mike
Mrs. Garvin
Notice of Detachment Action in Elkhart County Court
In Elkhart County Indiana Johnson W Alien filed for attachment against Daniel Leedy with C W Fish J P presiding. A writ of attachment and garnishee summons were served on Daniel Martin Dean. The defendant was not found and a trial date is set for September 12 1874 at 9 am at the Elkhart office unless he appears.
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State OF Indiana
Elkhart County
Johnson W. Alien
Berfore
C. W. Fish
Con- Daniel Leedy
Cord Township
Davie
Daniel Martin
Dean Ae
Elkhart
Co. W. Fish
J. P. Asagh
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Thomas H. Daily
Theodore F. Garvin
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George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
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Christian W. Nusbaum
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E. W. I. Ennis
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Elshart, Ind
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Sherwood's
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Elkhart, Ind
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Ladies’ Bazaar
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Howe
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Wolf & Steiner
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Heer
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