Republican State Ticket Names and Seat Candidates
The slate lists WW CURRY of Terre Haute for Secretary of State JAMES A WILDMAN of Kokomo for Auditor JOIN B GLOVER of Bedford for Treasurer JAMES GC DENNY of Knox for Attorney General JOHN M BLOSS of New Albany for Supt Public Instruction and ANDREW L OSBORN of LaPorte as Judge Supreme Court South District.
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WW. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
B. Glover
Bedford
James GC. Denny
Knox
John M. Bloss
New Albany
Sth
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Congressional race and prosecutor named for district
For Congress, 13th District, JOHN H. BAKER of Elkhart County. for Prosecuting Attorney, W. G. GLASGOW of LaGrange.
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John H. Baker
Elkhart County
W. G. Glasgow
LaGrange County
Baker to Speak on Issues at Brodrick's
Hon J H Baker Republican candidate for Congress will address the issues of the day at Brodrick's. The event invites voters and supporters to hear the candidate outline policies and positions.
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Congress
Brodrick
Republican Township Meeting Nomination at Elkhart Opera House
Concord township Republicans meet at Brodrick's Opera House Elkhart on Saturday October 3 at 4 pm to nominate a township trustee and other township officers. They will report candidate names to the County Central Committee for printing on the County tickets. By order of the Township Central Committee.
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Concord Township
Brodrick’s Opera House
Elkhart
Elkhart County Teachers Back County Superintendent
Elkhart County teachers rally in support of retaining the office of County Superintendent, urging voters to keep the current leader in place.
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Elkhart County
Plymout h Democrat Appears More Prominent
The Ply mouth Democrat shows a noticeably enlarged and improved appearance, presenting a more attractive front in the newspaper.
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Plymouth Democrat
Baker hosts grand reception in Wakarusa
Hon John H Baker held a mag nificent reception in Wakarusa the other evening. His district majority is expected to be about 2400 votes.
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John H. Baker
Wakarusa
John
Goshen Democrat Editor Criticizes M F Shuey Remarks
The Goshen Democrat editor laments cannot urge a reproachful retort against M F Shuey citing his lack of character. He argues Shuey can degrade himself in speeches but cannot be effectively maligned as a target.
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The
Goshen Democrat
M. F. Shuey
Shuey
Feud Between Murray and Shuey Sparks Town Mockery
The clash ends with Shuey denouncing Murray as a despised figure and Murray forced to dodge jeers from children in Middlebury. Murray admits the taunts were meant as fun, while locals view him unfavorably.
Political Nest Hiding in Local Elections
The OssERv-ER defends its fairness toward opponents and attacks Democratic slander. It accuses Democrats of pursuing deceit, citing Charles L. Murray and Charles D. Hinkle, who allegedly manipulated funds, with Hinkle backed by his father and used committee nominating tactics. It links Col. Tucker and Garvin to alleged dishonesty to cover county treasury fraud.
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Osserv- ER
Republican Party
Charles L. Murray
Charles D. Hinkle
Elkhart
Green
C. D. Hinkle
Hinkle
Kinklé
Col. Tucker
Garvin
Murray
Osborn
Civil Rights Bill Backed by Morton Pratt Republicans
A Democratic supplement argues the Civil Rights Bill passes in the House and credits Indiana Senators Morton and Pratt with voting in its favor. It attacks Democratic opposition, claims the bill completes abolition by enfranchising Black citizens, and condemns Democrats for voting against it at every step.
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Indiana
Morton
Pratt
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Democrats split on Kelly in Kendallville race
A Plymouth Democrat letter questions support for Kelly described as the Kendallville drugged whisky candidate for Congress. The writer urges voters to resist being led by party conventions and seeks clarification from a friend of Mr Welly about the paragraph’s meaning.
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Kelly
Kendallville
Congress
Plymouth
Welly
Marshall Co
Whitley County Commercial Showcases Prosperous Wardrobe
The Whitley County Commercial notes a bourgeois dress indicating local prosperity. The description frames attire as a sign of economic well being and community pride.
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Whitley County
Canvass Preview Pits Republicans Against Democrats
The piece anticipates lively times as Republican and Democratic leaders prepare for a public clash. It attacks the Democratic party for wartime misdeeds and alleged treachery, arguing it resists equal rights and public education while seeking office for spoils.
Temperance rally in Laporte draws large attendance
The Laporte temperance meetings lasting Friday through Sunday drew heavy crowds with speakers including John W. Ray of Indianapolis Henry Chance of Fremont Ohio Rev J J Talbot of New Albany and Reynolds Indiana Grand Worthy Chief Templar Miss Alice Vining and Miss Jane Taggart helped organize the event with plans to meet next in South Bend Elkhart Mishawaka and other northern Indiana cities The effort aims to build public sentiment and proceed regardless of party labels and will continue year round
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Laporte
John W. Ray
Indianapolis
Henry Chance
Buckeye Broadaxe
Fremont
Ohio
J. J. Talbot
New Albany
Mr. Reynolds
Indiana
General Packard
Buckeye
Broadaxe
Talbot
Ray
Court House Yard
Mr. Chance
M. E
Presbyterian Church
South Bend
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Alice Vining
Jane Taggart
Letter Claims Fraud Return Fourfold in Christian Tone
A letter postmarked Goshen arrives at Elkhart House proprietor Mr. Wickwire claiming a two dollar debt was taken long ago and now repaid with fourfold restitution. The author, unsigned but resembling Charles L. Murray, implies a swindle by Murray and praises repayment for his father’s coffin debt to Kosciusko County.
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Wickwire
Elkhart House
Goshen
Mr. Wickwick
Charles L. Murray
Kosciusko County
Political Rhetoric Amid Civil Rights Debate
The passage contrasts Republican and Democratic lines in the era, noting the Republicans pledge equal rights for all while Southern and Northern Democrats are accused of opposing civil rights, implying solidarity with Southern peers. It frames the contest as a moral and political clash over integration and voting.
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Republican Party
Attempted assassination at Elkhart depot shocks town
Last night in Elkhart Mr. S. P. Wilcox of Western Union was shot in the back by Lewis B. Wilklow who then tried to shoot himself. Wilklow surrendered to manager Mr. Tyler and was jailed on $2,000 bail after an affidavit for assault with intent to kill. Wilcox's wound was slight, with Doctors Allen and Pixley treating him. he is reported recovering. The incident sparked strong editorial condemnations of Wilklow and calls for swift justice.
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Charles Murray
Mike Shuey
Mike
Shuey
Murray
Bratherskite
The
Elkhart Review
Middlebury
S. P. Wilcox
Western Union Telegraph
Lewis B. Wilklow
Tyler
Wilklow
Eli Conley
Elkhart
P. Wilcox
Geo. Colburn
Squire Fish
Colburn
Goshen
Frank Grimes
Mr. Hammond
Chuck
the Clifton
Fetc
Hammond
Specimen Reformer and the Olleman Letter Controversy
An Independents leader Olleman is accused of seeking an appointment for party fidelity after writing to Gen. Colburn, urging a reward while threatening to withhold aid. The piece casts doubt on reform ideals and favors keeping faithful Republicans in office to ensure public advantage.
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Olleman
Gen. Colburn
Congress
Indianapolis
C. L. Murray
Republican Party
Westville Affair Sparks Temperance Debate
Dispatch reports a disgraceful disturbance in Westville at 1:20 yesterday morning. The rioters targeted the editress, but the paper argues such acts ultimately aid temperance and reflects poorly on those involved.
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Westville
Carlt Sage Injured In Fire Parade Accident
During the firemen parade on Main Street a Hook and Ladder Company member, Carlt Sage, was run over by a truck wheel. He sustained two head wounds and a scalp laceration, with Dr Dodge attending and fears of lung infection. he was taken to his store then home by comrades.
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Carlt
Sage
Hook & Ladder Company
Main Street
Dodge
Weekly issue praises new state content and speeches
The notice urges subscribers to read the supplement featuring Gov. Morton on Louisiana Gov. Pinchback’s address Gen. Brown’s remarks at Union City Ind and J S Hinton’s speech at Rockville on the Civil Rights bill It highlights a letter on Outrages in Alabama by a former Confederate soldier and large slaveholder.
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Morton
Louisiana
Pinchback
Gen. Brown
Union City
Ind
J. S. Hinton
Rockville
Temperance meeting fills Goshen Court House
The Goshen temperance meeting at the Court House drew a near eighty year old speaker from Ohio, Mr Littlejohn, for a fifty year lecturing career. Crowds mingled with optimism as new fair ground work advances amid ongoing community improvements.
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Goshen
Court House
Littlejohn
Ohio
Rhodes
Warner’s Circus
Miss Vanscoick Dies Sudden at Home Near Goshen
Special Telegram to the Observer reports Miss Sarah Vanscoick aged about 23 daughter of Harvey Vanscoick died suddenly last night from a burst blood vessel at her home seven miles west of Goshen.
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The
Observer
Goshen
Sarah Vanscoick
Harvey Vanscoick
Serious Runaway Wreck Near Goshen Injures Three
A two horse wagon overturned after frightened horses ran 300 feet at Goshen. Passengers Lecock a child and Miss Mary Zollinger were thrown against posts, injuring Zollinger’s left leg and Lecock and child. Horses ended up on a railroad bridge before rescue crews freed them. all injured are reported as doing well.
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Goshen
Mr. Lecock
Child
Mary Zollinger
Joseph Zollinger
Temperance, politics, and a rowdy doctor in Bristol
The Bristol writer vents strong partisan opinion on Col. Tucker and Murray, accusing Murray of betrayal while predicting temperance influenced votes. He notes illness among Dr. Fowler and Mr. Gedney, a bilious fever outbreak, and describes a local doctor fined for public drunkenness after a disruptive incident on the streets and at the depot.
New England Supper by Baptists At Conley’s Hall
The Baptist group held a crowded New England Supper at Conley’s Hall on Wednesday night. Evangeline tableaux featured Miss Franky Manning and Miss Rowley as Theodosia Burr among others, with Miss Delia Armstrong leading the music. Net proceeds totaled $60, with plans for another supper in about a month.
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New England
The
Baptists
Conley’s Hall
Evangeline
Franky Manning
Delia Armstrong
Queen Elizabeth
Rose Merritt
Miss Burrowes
Miss Rowley
Theodosia Burr
Ida Daggart
Lady Washington
Justus Todd
Sally
Mr. Ober
Grandpa
Campaign Opens With Shuey Speech In Bristol
On Tuesday evening Hon. M. F. Shuey of Elkhart spoke at Aitkin Hall to a roomful of voters. He argued the Republican platform's national state and county promises and vindicated Col. Tucker amid lingering opposition.
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Bristol
M. F.shuey
Elkhart
Aitkin Hall
Republican Party
Col. Tucker
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Elka Art
ED. Molloy
Emma Molloy
K. K. Brush
Republican County
Jacob Bechtel
Thomas H. Daily
Theodore F. Garvin
Frederick W. Miller
George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
Alonzo Wade
William McCord
Christian W. Nusbaum
Middle District
William C. Elliott
J. H. Baker
Opera House
Republican Township Meeting
Freeman Kelley
Temperance
Gur
E. Hammond
Union
Katie Drake
Col
Tucker
Bacchus
Fowler
J. Gedney
Don Juan
Ernsberger
Q.B
Acherson
Griffin James A
Ahler Jacob
Bill
Barnum
E Hirman
John Burns J
Horetz Alex Byron James James Henry Coleman
Barbara Jordan
Will Coy
Kul Colier
John B _Krider
E Crall Mollie
Lindin
F Cotnert
W . Miller
Davis
Meck Elizebeth Belcamp Samuel
Mangan
Elizabeth Dressler
Jonas C
Moore Clara Drulliner
Manwarren
Finnegan Rena
Rice Kate
Filid
Withrow
Enos Frayer
Winegar
John Fisher
H Anderson
Mary Griffin
Jennie
Dunbar Wm
MELD
Lindsley James H
Smith & Kinny
Bank St Inn Addreaa
R. K. Brush
A. le Fisher
Pigeon Streets
Guipe
Pigeon Street
Baptist Church
M. Gill, M. D
J. Allen
Second Street
First National Bank
C* Bee Main St
B. L. Davenfort
Stlas BaLpwin
Frank Jaurety
Joan Coon
Shuey,ttorney
LAW
Ss. G. Webber
Protection Life Ins. Co
Chicago
Elkhart and
St. Jo
Dr. Harrington
Post
J. M. van Fleet
Ttorney
Cor Main
Jackson Ste
ED Turnock, EN
Covenant Life Ins. Co
Dr. Dodge
J. A. Work
M. D
George A. Brown
Just
Salisbury, Newton & Co
New York
Cassimere
Elkhart One Price Railroad Wholesale and
Cheap Cash Store
Main St
Turin
Dolmans, &Co
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