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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1874
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer lists editors Mulloy Emma Mulloy and Ephors with Brush as likely contributor. The brief item names these names in the publication’s masthead or staff credits.
The Republicans of Elkhart County are called to a mass convention at the Goshen Court House on Wednesday June 10 at noon to nominate candidates for multiple offices including Representative Clerk Auditor Treasurer Recorder Sheriff Coroner Surveyor Real Estate and Commissioner 2nd District and to appoint delegates to the State convention and adjourn the Noble and Elkhart Counties meet for the Representative nomination by order of the committee E W H Ellis Chairman W W Starr Secretary
The piece lists several candidates for Elkhart County offices under the Republican banner. Orville T. Chamberlain is proposed for Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court, Theodore F. Garvin for County Auditor, Thomas H. Dally for Clerk, G. F. Mann for County Recorder, Dr. A B Woolverton for County Recorder, and Frederick W. Miller for County Treasurer, all subject to the Republican nominating convention.
The Chicago Times comments on a phrase describing the historic Democratic party once known as a putrid reminiscence. The note cites Charley Murray of the Goshen Democrat and Chase & Kent of the Review in relation to the historical term.
The anecdote recalls Shirley Brooks once covering a late colleague’s work for a year to ensure the widow received that year’s salary. The tale portrays newspaper men as capable of noble acts and solidarity among peers.
The noted Presbyterian divine David Swing, charged with preaching doctrines not in accord with the Confession of Faith, has been acquitted. He remains David Swing and has become a Congregationalist, continuing to preach love and charity.
The Washington Chronicle, after heavy censure of Colfax, now disclaims W. T. Sherman noteworthiness. It argues papers devoted to slander should be ignored by press and readers, citing a specimen sheet from Elkhart as an example.
The present currency stringency in the West would be greatly less ened if the redemption banks Hast did not hold so large an amount of money belonging to the country banks. The bill vetoed by President Grant provided a remedy for this evil. If any should be allowed to speculate with this money it is the mercantile and manufacturing community and not the stock gamblers of Wall street.
The Indiana governor did not speak at a Democratic victory in Indianapolis, the first there in eighteen years, after a warning note said supporters of the Baxter bill would jeer him if he spoke.
The piece urges county voters to scrutinize candidates for the June 10 Republican nominations and support only honest men. It argues that canvassing should be shared, voters must perform their duty, and harmony will follow a free of friction campaign.
The Elkhart Observer claims the editor of the Goshen Democrat is a chronic office seeker unless the Observer can cite a single instance of the editor seeking or holding civil office since Lincoln. The piece demands a retraction if such evidence cannot be produced.
The Elkhart Review and the Democrat trade insults accusing each other of bias. Editors call rivals blackguard and scala wag while retaliating with taunts about poodles and women’s apron strings. Warlike rhetoric hints at looming consequences within 48 hours.
A Goshen editor derides a self dubbed bundle of egotism for opposing woman suffrage in Michigan. He notes the group once supported suffrage but now urges a vote against it while praising Michigan women for their restraint amid the debate.
Senator Morton’s letter is cited criticizing unequal distribution under the 1865 act and the 46 million provision shortfall. The piece contrasts New York firms seeking Treasury aid for banks during a panic with western demands for relief, accusing New England interests of gains and urging the public to recognize a capital versus people conflict and to prepare for a possible fight.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues for a constitutional one term limit, warning a Grant third term could threaten democracy. It says short terms curb corruption and that intelligent citizens can fill offices, favoring rapid elections over long tenures to prevent tyranny.
A Bristol letter from May 23 1874 urged Elkhart County temperance women to persistent action. It recalls early reform efforts by Beecher and Pokagon and praises new Indiana legislation and a rising moral wave led by women against alcohol. The piece reflects on party control hindering reform and calls women to insist on temperance planks and candidates aligned with the cause.
A clipped remark notes that the rich have ceased to share interest with the masses. It observes owners becoming independent and speculative about fortune, while the people remain subject to vicissitudes.
Reports say two people were burned for witchcraft in Mexico. In Independence Iowa the business district is destroyed. Port au Prince advices claim Haiti’s President resigned, Dominique named as President by the army, demanding Assembly recognition.
A reform appeal denounces liquor interests influencing county candidates and judges. It cites temperance women and public officials, warns of licensed laxity, and questions clergy and medical leaders perceived to support whisky diffusion and partisan power.
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