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Newspaper

Elkhart Observer

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1874

Page

2

Molloy and Brest Figure in Local Ledger

Fragmentary OCR mentions Molloy and Brest with initials Eaironrs in a local notice or snippet. No clear event, date, or context.

Republican State Ticket Names and Ballot Roles

Republican slate lists candidates for Indiana offices including Secretary of State JE Reyes of Terre Haute, Auditor James A. Wildman of Kokomo, Treasurer Homer G. Glover of Bedford, Attorney General Minnie C. Denny of Knox, Superintendent John M. Bloss of New Albany, and Supreme Court Judge 5th District Andrew L. Osborn of LaPorte.

Iit JE Reyes Terre Haute James A. Wildman Kokomo HOM G. Gloveer Bedford Anmies C. Dienny Knox John M. Bloss New Albany Supreme Court Andrew L. Osborn LaPorte

Republican County Ticket Displays Races for Key Offices

The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Representative Jacob Bechtel Clerk Thomas H. Daily Auditor Theodore F. Garvin Treasurer Frederick W. Miller Recorder George F. Mann Sheriff John W. Stetler Coroner Alonzo Wade Surveyor William McCord Real Estate Appraiser Christian W. Nusbaum and Commissioner Middle District William C. Elliott.

Republican County Ticket Jacob Bechtel Thomas H. Daily Theodore F. Garvin Frederick W. Miller George F. Mann John W. Stetler Alonzo Wade William McCord Christian W. Nusbaum William C. Elliott

Republicans of Elkhart County Nominate Delegates for 13th District

The Republicans of Elkhart County are urged to elect delegates to the 13th District Congressional Convention to be held in Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874 at 10 o clock a m. Delegates are listed by township including Clinton Benton Harrison Bungo Olive Jefferson Middlebury York Washington Osolo Mereland Union Locke Ellkhart Concord Tas Pign al Clay. By order of the Congressional Central Committee H G Toayvear Chairman Ee R W Evris Secretary.

Republicans of Elkhart Co Kendallville

Republican delegate convention in Kendallville set for Aug 18 1874

A delegate convention of the Republican party for Indiana's Thirteenth District will meet in Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874 to nominate a Congressional candidate. The gathering starts at 10 a m. Delegates are to be elected by the counties of Marshall Elkhart Kosciusko Noble LaGrange Steuben and DeKalb under county committee directions.

Republican Party Thirteenth Indiana Marshall Elkhart Kosciusko Noble LaGrange Steuben DeKalb Kendallville

Stark County Democratic Treasurer Short by Twenty Thousand

The Stark County Democratic treasurer is reported to be short twenty thousand dollars. The remark “Put that in your pipe, Murray” appears as a sharp aside in the public discourse surrounding the missing funds.

Stark County Murray

Union Republican Congressional Committee Issues Address to Nation

The Union Republican Congressional Committee issues a lengthy address directed to the people of the United States outlining party positions and urging national civic engagement.

The Union Republican Congressional Committee United States

West-East political shift predicted by Republican exchange

A Republican exchange forecasts a future where the West gains buying power voting influence and outnumbers the East in elections. The remark highlights regional power realignment and economic confidence amid national tensions.

Independent nomination drama at Democratic State Convention

John B. Stoll editor of the Ligo nier reports a German figure named Lunner was sacrificed at the Democratic State Convention on Wednesday for an Independent. The piece notes John’s difficulty in securing office.

John B. Stoll the Ligonier Lunner John

Mission to Africa for Dr Livingstone discoveries

Stanley of the New York Herald is to be sent to Africa by paper proprietors of the New York Herald and London Daily Telegraph to pursue the magnificent discoveries of the great explorer Dr Livingstone.

Stanley New York Herald Africa London Daily Telegraph Livingstone

Speech on Baxter law hoped by South Bend effort

The South Bend Tribune notes a plan to lure Carl Schurz to South Bend for a speech on the Baxter law. A $300 fee is cited as his expected charge, similar to his Greeley campaign price. The Goshen Democrat argues a Supreme Court ruling will ease permit access for saloon men of good moral character, though proof of voter names on applications remains required.

South Bend Carl Schurz Greeley Supreme Court

Observer Questions Daxter Law To Meet Times

The Observer notes public sentiment has risen and demands a stricter law than the Baxter bill. It praises the Baxter measure as the most effective liquor law Indiana has seen, while contrasting it with Jrdéaz ian and Baxter perspectives.

Mr. Baxter Warsaw Indiana

Democratic politicians sing old farmer refrain

A fragmented quote shows Democratic politicians adopting a rural agricultural chant about being a granger with a rare stan prang refrain. The garbled text reflects a humorous or satirical tone tied to agricultural politics.

Twant Prang

Peoples' tickets may be placed in several Indiana counties

The Banner notes possible ticket placement in Kosciusko Whitley St Joseph Elkhart La Grange and Steuben Counties with talk of a similar move in Noble County The editor recalls Peoples' tickets being nominated and elected in Chicago Cincinnati and Indianapolis and comments on the outcomes.

Kosciusko Whitley St. Joseph Elkhart Lagrange Steuben Noble County National Laser Peoples Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Banner

Thompson Nominated by Columbus Republicans for President

The Columbus Republican nominating body names Sen. R. W. Thompson of Terre Haute as their choice for President. He is praised as educated under Clay and Webster, a premier statesman and eloquent orator with few equals among contemporary leaders.

Columbus Republican R. W. Thompson Terre Haute Terra Firma Clay and Webster

German papers urge Indiana platform on local liquor rule

The St. Louis Democrat argues that German papers should counter the Indiana Republican plank allowing township majorities to decide liquor sales. They claim local self government is simple and democratic.

St. Louis

Reform Cry Misleads Voters Say Editorial

The piece warns reform is often used by demagogues to gain office. It urges voters of all parties to reform by nominating the best men and voting for that standard, rather than following populist cries.

Pres. Raymond Vassar Col W. A. Prescott J. G. Holland Co. P. Marsk Rypine Standard Authority A. H. Clapp Hitchcock W.S. Clark Pres. Agricultural College

Beecher Tilton case pivots to advising Mrs Tilton to leave husband

Developments in the Beecher Tilton controversy show Tilton’s initial charge of a dishonorable suggestion has evolved into Beecher advising Mrs Tilton to leave her husband. The judge of public scandal weighs the offenses as serious yet not beyond belief given the era’s gossip.

Beecher-Tilton Tilton Beecher

Democrats Split on Temperance Question in State Ranks

The report notes that in nine or ten counties Democrats in strong majorities back the Baxter law, while in narrow margin areas the stance is muted. It warns many Democrats may refuse to vote their party ticket at the polls.

Chicago fire cut praised over Chicago papers

The South Bend Daily Tribune notes that its cut of the Chicago fire was more accurate and superior to Chicago papers, calling the Times abominable. It contrasts water works cuts from July 8 in the Times with a different depiction, remarking on waste versus lack of water and deriding the admonition waste not want not as suggestive.

Chicago Fire South Bend Daily Tribune Chicago Chicago Times Chicago Water Works Times

Attempted assassination of Bismark last week

Report says Bismark was grazed by a bullet in an attack last week. A Catholic priest tied to the affair was freed after proving no connection, with observers calling it a staged plot to turn Catholics against the church. The Prussian government faces backlash and policy critique.

Bismark

Governor Defends Baxter Bill at State Convention

Gov Hendricks declares he signed the Baxter law after careful review with two top lawyers. He argues the veto is aimed at stopping unconstitutional hasty legislation and protecting constitutional rights and equal representation.

Mishawaka Gov. Hendricks

Taporte Chronicle Debuts In Country Town

The Taporte Chronicle by Gen Packard appears as a seven column folio with breview reading matter. The reviewer admires the editor personally and politically and notes the proprietor has notable ability and resources. success hinges on fate.

Hopkins Denounced by Democrats Over County Superintendent Plan

Hon Milton B Hopkins state superintendent of public instruction was the sole Democrat on the 1872 state ticket. He declined a second nomination and the Democratic platform denounced his plan to appoint County Superintendents, provoking public criticism of party leaders.

Milton B. Hopkins Hopkins

Promotion of General Absalom Baird to lieutenant colonel

The Chicago Times honors General Absalom Baird for a June 13 1867 promotion within the inspector general's department. Baird, West Point graduate and Civil War corps commander, is praised as a skilled, courteous officer who reflects credit on the service.

Absalom Baird Sheridan Inspector General’s Department West Point Chicago Times Baird Sherman

Temperance views on Bangor liquor trade and prohibitory law

A writer criticizes Dio Lewis for exaggerating Bangor's liquor outlets, noting only 61 sale points exist. He argues that the prohibitory law reduces the liquor trade nationwide and praises women's and young men's crusades for supporting continued prohibition as a tool for state reform.

Dio Lewis Bangor Boston Advertiser New England Friends of Temperance

Murder Trail Near New Carlisle St. Joseph County

A double murder occurred about 3 1 2 miles north of New Carlisle with the victims Thomas and Marie Cihanski found in a fire scarred cabin. Officials report blows to the head with a hammer and axe, the woman pursued and slain near a potato patch, and arson intended to cover the crime. A $600 stash was noted and an inquest was held by a Mishawaka coroner. The investigation cites clear non accidental indications and ongoing clues.

New Carlisle St. Joseph Co Thomas Marie Cihanski Mishawaka

Victims Tied to Hat and Axe in County Murder Case

The cap found near the murdered woman bore hair and blood, linked to hammer blows though no hammer was owner by victims. An axe on site missing, speculation of sleep-time murder grows. Coroner and witnesses testifying to victims' honesty offer no solid motives, but countywide alarm fuels strong suspicions.

Democratic convention rebukes Baxter bill calls for license reform

Fort Wayne delegates and leaders criticized the Baxter law at a Democratic gathering. The platform urged repeal of the 1873 Baxter bill and adoption of a liberal license law to bolster schooling funds. State officers named include J E Neff, E Henderson, B C Shaw, J B Smart, C A Buskirk, Horace P Biddle. Delegates split over repeal and free license, with many foreigners present and Smart switching from Republican to Democrat to win office in Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Hendricks J. E. Neff Randolph County Smart Superintendent of Public Instruction

Fire devastates Clark Street area with multiple blazes and rescues

The city faced a major fire that destroyed several buildings including Abraham Abs restaurant on Clark street. A sick tenant on the third floor was rescued from a window by a fireman. John A. Rice organized hot coffee and 1000 sandwiches for firefighters and police.

Zimes Horace White Zirbune Third Avenue Abraham Abs Clark Street John A. Rice Grand Pacific Hotel the Pacific Milwaukee Bloomington Aurora Joliet Wabash Avenue

Jones and Slear Photograph Gallery Featured

The Jones & Slear gallery showcases a popular collection of photographs highlighting contemporary themes. Curated works include street scenes, portraits, and urban abstracts from the gallery's featured artists.

Jones & Slear

Ordinance For Impounding Of Dogs In Elkhart

Town of Elkhart passes a summer dog leash and confinement rule. It forbids dogs to run at large from June 1 to September 1 within the corporation. Marshals may seize and impound dogs for 24 hours, with a $2 redemption fee. unredeemed dogs are to be killed. The ordinance requires publication and takes effect after passage.

Board of Trustees Town of Elkhart Corporation of

One Dollar Lottery Draws Daily Publicized by Bowman

Draws in public daily offer a capital prize of 5000 dollars with 82,310 prizes in all. Tickets mailed before the drawing and lists sent to holders. The scheme claims reliability and prompt service from J Bowman of Saint Louis, Maine.

Ress Bowman Worx Ste Louis

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