Politicking and editors mix in Indiana papers
The Elkhart Observer notes ongoing party maneuvering as Congress debates the November election for Congressmen. It cites Democratic and Liberal candidates in Ohio, mentions Tweed Davis and Sam Cary, and mocks Liberal candidate Dr. Henricks for politics not his forte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ewing
Senator Thurman
Democracy and Liberals
Ohio
Sam Cary
Fred Hassaureck
Bate
Laporte Argus
Henricks
Congress
Eny
Grant Entreaty on Public Life and Leisure
The passage argues that Grant should abandon fast horses and Long Branch, and send his son Lieut. Col. Fred Grant to risk, while it questions why the President must seek recreation. It claims cynics would prefer he exhaust himself unlike Vice President Wilson, fearing Washington year round would harm him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Long Branch
Fred Grant
Wilson
Independent Press
Washington
State probe into fines and witness fees in LaPorte
Col Donahey, Deputy Attorney General, conducts county exam of court records to verify that all fines in State cases and unclaimed witness fees were properly turned over to the State School Fund. The statewide audit suggests many justices have not reported funds, with hundreds of thousands expected to flow to the fund. Some local officials are reportedly short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte Slryus
Col. Donahey
Frand
Justices of the Peace
Reckless Playground Firework Incident in Wakarusa
Reliable sources report that on the 4th several boys formed a powder filled cotton yarn ball eight to ten inches in diameter. They attached it to the bottom of a hogshead inverted over a fire in the street, causing an explosion that sent debris near a brick block on Main Street. No injuries occurred, but residents condemn such dangerous behavior and call for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Main St
Iowa Republicans Endorse Present Progressive Platform
A 19th century Iowa Republican stance urges the party to be forward looking. It praises past achievements yet calls for action to protect people from monopolies centralized capital and oppression, aligning with reformist impulses of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ohio
Maine
Democrats Face Debate Over Name Change in Allen County
Ohio observers note a split in Allen County Democratic leaders over a party name shift with Senator Thurman warning that a mere rebranding cannot yield lasting gains. The Cincinnati Enquirer signals some approval but Thurman cautions the move risks splitting the party and stalling progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Allen ‘County
Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer
Thurman
Effente
South Bend Postmaster Attacks Observer Editor in Open Letter
In a long letter the South Bend postmaster defends his use of the office and denounces the Observer editor as a liar and concedes loyalty to readers while defending his distribution of the paper. He accuses the editor of duplicity and of trying to harm him and claims he has aided the paper with loans and support. The letter insists the editor lacks manhood integrity and public respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Init
Post-Office
Observer
Post Office
Bette
Michigan
Indiana
Howard Coe
Amy
Éfa
William
Warsaw
Ira
Dr. A
Ames C
Peter A
Jas. A. Banta
J. W. Irwin
Fielding Prickett
John E. Thompson
Feward
South Bend Gets Through Ticket Office In South Bend
South Bend citizens gain a through ticket office after years of effort. C. M. Brooke, bonded ticket agent of the I S M S R BR, secures the office and a full set of through tickets valued at over 200000 dollars. Clerk R M Betts assists as tickets are sold to points east west north and south at competitive prices. South Bend Tribune notes the local boast South Bend always ahead.
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E. E. Robinson
South Bend
Chicago
Toledo
Indianapolis
Detroit
Elkhart
C. M. Brooke
R. M. Betts
United States
Bend Tribune
Bend
Gata
New Civil Service Rules Move Offices By Population
The administration advances civil service reforms delivering local boards for applicants and discretionary appointment power. The plan aims to ease access for distant applicants and favors widows orphans and disabled veterans when feasible without harming public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- Ocean
Washington
Union
Army
Letter from Minnesota reflects Milwaukee storm damage
Epirons Observer reports a July 4 tornado impacting Lake Michigan towns as it crossed from Oak Centre to Fond du Lac. The piece describes Milwaukee as a booming wheat market with vast elevators, then details destruction to barns and homes, and the tragic toll on lake vessels near Green Lake.
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Epirons Observer
Elkhart
Chicago
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Lake County
Lake
Shonean
Thurday
Wisconsin
Baynett
Chicago and
R. R
Depere
Wis
Oak Centre
Vandyne i
Fondy
Lac
Salshes
Shipwreck Casualties Report From Dartford Area
The list of those who perished includes Miss Fellows daughter of Rev Mr Adlemsdérsa George Harding Mrs John Beard Mrs A P Garvin W Bloxman and Miss Jennie Olin Dartford residents Mrs Russell and child of Berlin. Depere on Fox River near Green Bay described as a large growing center with iron works furnaces and wagon manufacturing. Green Bay noted as a lively city of 8000 with Fort Howard. The narrator toured Green Bay Lake City and Depere noting navigation 15 feet of water and abundant resources then returned to Lake City.
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Adlemsdérsa
George Harding
John Beard
A. P. Garvin
Lake Superior
Depere
Buffalo
Green Bay
Fort Howard
Lake City
Rail Passes Stir Western Newspapers Over Free Privileges
Editorial writers condemn railroad companies for refusing free passes while arguing presses should publish time cards. The piece defends passes as convenient and necessary for the public, comparing restriction to wartime shortages and urging equal treatment of farmers laborers and capitalists. The paper pledges to continue publishing time cards and serving the public interest.
South Bend Race Fizzle Snaps Elkhart Plans
Eyewitness account from Elkhart locals describing a South Bend Driving Park horse race last Saturday. F Studebaker’s favorite horse failed after a jigging parade move, Nye’s horse won in 2:38, and the event ended in disappointment with plans to attend future races abandoned by local visitors.
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South Bend
Mr. Nye
Bill
Fu .F.studebaker
Studebaker
Elkhart
Hunter Finds Ground Squirrel With Unusual Corn Load
A hunter in southern Ohio observed a ground squirrel near a fence. He shot the animal and found it carried thirty seven grains of common yellow corn in its mouth suggesting an odd feeding occurrence.
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Ohio
Governor Hendricks Receives LL D from State University
Governor Hendricks is awarded the Doctor of Laws degree by the State University in a formal conferral ceremony. The honor recognizes his public service and leadership during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
The
State University
Buffalo Sees Shock of Earthquake Reported
A notable quake rattled Buffalo New York with tremors reported across the city causing alarm and prompting officials to assess damage and safety conditions for residents and buildings.
Col Jackson Pioneer of Elkhart Prairie Dies
Obituary recalls Col. Jackson born July 2 1790 in Hardy county Virginia later settling Elkhart Prairie Indiana. A veteran of 1812, first postmaster and county organizer, he died July 1874 after a long career as farmer, magistrate and respected citizen.
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Sagigson
Orie
Col. Jackson
Hardy County
Ross County
Chillisethé
Catharine Carr
Anthony Wayne
Elkhart Prairie
Jackson
Anthony
Benton
Thompson
Ohio
Elkhart
Riggs
Elkhart County
Elkhart Plain
Oliver Crane
Judge Chamberlain
Crane
Harris
Daniel
Cripe
Boyd
Colonel Jackson
Annie
Certyrl
Ainsiy
Peter Jackson
Untitled Names List From Historical Transcript
A fragmented OCR readout lists multiple personal names including Ley Thomas Edward Maurean Edward and several others such as Parker Jane Remington Charles II Russell Matilda Sweet Albert Scott and Catharine Walker. The text appears as a garbled sequence of given names and surnames with quotation marks and punctuation marks interspersed. No clear event or relationship is evident in the readable fragments.
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Ley Thomas
Maurean
Edward“McLeans
Jerome ,McCartha James
Parker Jane
Remington Charles II
Russell Matilda Sweet
Albert Scott
Almer Sulivan J Day ‘Studiey
Mary
Smith Catharine Walker
Anna
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Elkhart Observer
ED. Molloy
I Emma Molloy
R. K. Brusit
Ephrons
Davis
Jet
States of the Union
Ligonier
Tweed
Jeff Davis
Gen. Grant
Democratic
Civil Service
Minnesota
Laxee City
W. McKay
Byron Wood
Capt. Wood
Osvlo Township
Walter A. Wood
Mr. McKay
R. K
Charles
S. Stettiner
Advoeeg
Bonar
Richard N ‘Darling
Dean Jena
Emmerson
G French
Graves Jennie ‘Glimanhaga
Henry M ‘ Kulp
Isaac Larrish
Frankie
Elkhart, Ind
Nymeyer
Collins Alfred Held
Richard Acton
Frank Vessig
Riverton
Mich
Ofice
KL Brush
State OF Indians
Ducob G. Gatz
C.w
George J. Carter
ATE OF
Slkchart County
Aries
T. Greene
Ln P. Reynolds
S. Sm
Charles Walley Uj
Riley
Colettrn
Mats Iént
U.W. Fish
Georg W
Saratoga Water
T. C. W. Green
Isaac Bucklen & Son
Excelsior Spring
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
GREE
West
Atchison, Topeka & & Santa Fe
Ahd'pear
Mikandas
Kareas
Rapa Reh
Goa
Mettlers
Topeka
Kah
M.B. Haecarn
Goshen
Ind
Elk
Hart County
Nyt
E. D. Foster
E. D. Foster & Son
Main Street
N. Freedman
Handkerchiers
Hamburg
Yost & Co
South Bend, Ind
Richley’s
Minoniantownn
Main and
Jackson Sts
Clifton House
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