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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1874
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer notes Harper's Weekly expresses support for women's right to vote in its editorial stance. The piece highlights the suffrage movement's momentum and calls for continued advocacy across newspapers and communities.
Sims Major of the Laporte Herald is noted as a potential GOP candidate for Congress in the new Eleventh District. The St. Louis Globe says Gen Ben Harrison is the next Indiana governor. Oregon elections featured four tickets, creating a mixed and dubious outcome.
General B H Bristow of Kentucky is confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury in succession to Richardson who was confirmed as associate judge of the Court of Claims.
A new Missouri temperance law became effective on Thursday. It imposes penalties for selling to anyone after a family member or guardian has requested not to sell to that person.
The editor notes the prospect for a new cemetery in Warsaw Indiana is flattering as deaths rise. With only one existing cemetery, demand increases while cremation remains limited and options are scarce.
Delegates are hoped to attend the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis on the 17th with railroads offering half fare tickets for travelers. Local organizers anticipate strong turnout and support from party members statewide.
The passage questions biblical allowance for fermented wine and argues common sense should heed the warning against wine's red color and dangerous effects, suggesting personal restraint regardless of scripture.
A reader asks who bears the cost for gas escaping at the far end of the Iron Bridge. The note notes extensive waste and queries if the corporation or the gas company foots the bill, though the office where the extract appeared is said to know who pays.
The Goshen Democrat quotes Sister Molloy from the Elk Hart Observer denying Murray’s claim that she served his last drink. Mishawaka Enterprise calls the statement a false hood and notes the scarcity of clear items in Mishawaka.
The piece notes Elkhart reports small pox, while ridiculing neighboring towns for their persistent ailments. It argues the outbreak might spur regional enterprise, though skepticism remains about towns near Elkhart improving.
A question about praying against social evil sparked action as the Board of Trustees adopted a strict ordinance. The police will enforce it, credit given to anti-crusaders and the ladies for advocacy, while the Board acted to reflect public wishes.
President Grant dedicates the American Museum of Natural History with 5000 attendees in New York City. Gov. Dix H G Stebbins and others speak while Secretaries Fish Belknap Robeson and Senator Boutwell attend. Projected building will be 25 feet longer than the National Capitol and cost 6 million dollars.
The passage argues for a public reading room in every city to educate the nation. It links reading to comprehensive improvement, suggesting universal access would reduce the need for compulsory laws as people become more intelligent. Laws then protect an educated, orderly community from ignorance and vice.
Presbyterian leaders wrestle with New Testament guidance on women preaching and praying. Critics urge modern interpretation over literal Paul, arguing outdated norms hinder progress and equal participation. The article notes reluctance to resolve the issue and mocks restricting women’s work.
Special Correspondence reports a forthcoming major social event in Bristol hosted by Samuel B. Romaine. The party features Hull and Arnold’s band, Gunther of Chicago candy designs, and lavish preparations with invitations from New York and Chicago firms.
The piece denounces a legal suit as unjust noting biased prosecutions and selective moral outrage. It highlights women who prayed peacefully at Shumard and Golden's saloon, contending many have not faced harassment while others suffer scrutiny.
The Elkhart Temperance Alliance and Leagues held a joint meeting at the Presbyterian church on June 8 1874 to craft resolutions urging nominating conventions to endorse temperance views and to pledge members not to support candidates lacking strong temperance principles.
Ephors Observer prints York township Teachers Institute notes from Vistula school house on May 23. Teachers Corpe Palmer Congdon and albian and Miss Gibson report good progress in seven schools. Next meeting set for January 20 at Vistula school with Professor Moury expected to attend.
Senate confrontation involving Senator Morton on behalf of pea money brokers triggers a congressional session as pressure rises over the financial arrangement and its political implications.
Report on the 25th annual American Medical Association meeting held in Detroit June 2 to 4 with about 1000 physicians present including Elkhart county representatives Drs Work Allen and Haggerty. Social events, notable guests, and entertainment marked the gathering, plus a steam boat trip to Lake Erie and visits to Three Rivers and Ann Arbor.
The report records Bible society operations including officers appointed, receipts for books and donations, expenses, and stock values. It notes the year end cash, branch depository balances, and books sold and donated, followed by an approval of the report and remarks at the meeting. A later item mentions a riot with police suppression and an unrelated note on a Tennessee U S Senate candidate.
Wednesday evening June 3 the board met with Chapman Wright rare and Parker. Bills approved for night-watchman services and hall rent. A communication from the Board of Health condemns Samuel Whitmyer’s slaughter house as a public nuisance and urges relocation outside town limits. Clerk to seek counsel. meeting adjourned to Wednesday next.
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