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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1873
Page
2
The Onseaven proclaims itself the largest paper in Elkhart with a greater circulation than any other, concentrated in Elkhart and nearby areas.
Local candidate Tom Jefferson announces a bid for the Kentucky State Senate representing Louisville Kentucky. Jefferson positions his campaign around regional issues and economic development as supporters back his run.
The Inter Ocean reports the Chicago Exposition has ended in triumph praising it as a grand success in every respect.
The Union reports a decisive Chicago vote with a saloon keeper slate led by a Dutchman and an Irishman winning by an 8000 vote majority.
The Atlantic and Pacific and St Louis Kansas City and Northern Railway Companies reduce salaries from the President down ten percent. The note suggests uniform and rigid economy as the goal.
Ex Senator Buckalew of Pennsylvania commends Senator Morton as chairman of the Morton's committee for the proposed U S Constitution amendments. Buckalew spoke at a special Constitutional Convention session in Pennsylvania.
The liberal Ohio governor candidate received 9971 votes while the temperance Stewart ticket drew 10081 in Goshen, with most temperance votes likely drawn from Republicans. The piece argues off year temperance challenges typically defeat their own party and the Republicans, who have led reforms in the past decade.
A long newspaper fragment details W H C Pomeroy posing as a U S marshal and chaplain, deceiving a young wife and stealing $46 50 plus more from Miss Allie Barth, ending in a Michigan City prison. It also reports on an American Woman Suffrage Association meeting disrupted by 200 parasol makers seeking bread, with Miss Leonard asking for relief.
The text suggests a dawning realization among women about the ballot and equality while criticizing those who oppose women’s rights. It Satirically questions submission under male authority and notes oppression by employers, contrasting male and female empowerment debates.
The Indianapolis Sun reports Col A H Markland will be appointed Sergeant at Arms of the new House of Representatives. The Observer praises his character and expresses warm support, wishing him success and divine guidance in duties and health to fulfill the position.
Reports describe Republican victories in Wisconsin Illinois and Mississippi with majorities ranging from 12 000 to 25 000. Kansas eight districts yield 38 Republican 33 Farmers and nine Independents. Massachusetts Senate 17 14 1 and Assembly 71 56 1 Republican-Democrat balance.
A French political snapshot notes repeated conspiracies by Imperialists and Monarchists, petitions urging republic integrity, and a push to extend the presidency to ten years. MacMahon admits the government lacks vitality and authority, hindering peace prospects, national confidence, and industry recovery amid calls for stability.
The text argues for recognizing dangers and creating a strong durable executive to energetically defend society. It stresses vigilance of public minds and the need for a capable leadership to safeguard social order and safety.
The Cincinnati Commercial backs Col A H Markland of Indianapolis for Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. It notes his long public service from Indian affairs to railway postal work and praises his loyalty to generals Grant Sherman and others, citing letters of commendation and Grant’s endorsement of his postal service leadership.
Goshen Ind November 8 1873 correspondence reports 88 new civil cases on next term docket plus nearly 200 total civil cases, with a light criminal docket. Notes Van Fleet no longer Deputy Prosecutor at Elkhart and possible absence of a county prosecutor. Glasgow elected prosecutor has yet to appoint. Few drunkenness prosecutions and limited saloon actions due to justices.
An old newspaper item promotes Chamberlains Immediate Relief for diarrhea and dysentery among other ailments. It lists winter millinery at Jas Miller 103 Main Street Lumber. Ton Parmater Co shingles and lath. Gem Dining Hall meals. Hill Miller 90 Main Street refund policy. Asbys holiday gifts. Walley Carter furniture and bedding at panic prices. and sewing machines from R K Fellows.
The notice lists daily and Sunday hours for post office services including main lines and various routes such as Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Warsaw Wabash Indianapolis St Louis Kansas Edwardsbore Cassopolis and others. Money order and registry office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Signed K. Brush P. M.
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