Ode to the Press at LaPorte Convention 1874
An editress salutes Northern Indiana newspaper men at a July 1874 LaPorte convention. The verse lauds the press as power behind revolutions, liberty, and truth, tracing its lineage from Gutenberg to Erasmus to Luther, and celebrates press freedom across nations. It honors editors, printers, and public discourse, urging resistance to tyranny and support for knowledge.
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Beecher Libel Offer Declined and Foster Ink Fortune
Mr Tilton refused a $5000 offer for his story against Mr Beecher saying money cannot buy it. Theodore waits for a good opportunity. Mr Beecher declines comment. Foster brothers of Grand Rapids spent $60000 in 15 years on advertising and credit much of their fortune to liberal use of printers ink. Cassopolis Democrat.
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Currency Bill reshapes national banking act provisions
The text outlines amendments to the national bank act including changes to reserves, redemption of notes, and the handling of circulating notes. It covers deposits with the Treasury, 5 percent reserves, note redemption procedures, engraving costs, and penalties for noncompliant banks. It also authorizes new issue of notes up to limits and details about withdrawal and redemption rules.
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