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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1875
Page
7
The piece notes the annual report of County Auditor Abbott with figures of tax policy and debt payoff. It cites a levy of 60 cents per $100 valuation to cover redemption of bonds and county costs, aiming to reduce debt and run county business on a cash basis. It also comments on continuing careers of local tradesmen and a dig at press politics.
Mortimer Thompson known as Q. K. Philander Doesticke died in New York on Friday last. He rose from jeweler to prominent humorist, rivaling Ward Twain and Harte in esteem. His career began by accident while drafting sketches for the Tribune, leading to staff work and numerous books including The Witches of New York and The Elephant Club.
The Springfield Republican critiques Senator Morton as a leading but outmoded figure. It argues he embodies old partisan bitterness that the country has outgrown and warns that younger, less conspicuous rivals will surpass him in the race for the presidency.
The piece contrasts electoral spending in the United States and Great Britain, noting how campaigns in both reach high sums and suggesting money buys influence. It briefly references royalty linked to a quest Victoria and a marquis, and ends with a fragmented aside about royal ladies and court life.
The Chicago Times unveils a new dress of whish4t body 6 aciecs reducing body size while maintaining the face. The result is a condensed page with no wasted space and a claimed 30 percent more reading matter per issue.
Waxy sought prominent biographical mention in Lafayette Courier’s history of Indiana. Editor Lingle refused public honor, proclaiming he would rather edit the Courier than be president. The anecdote echoes an earlier remark by George D. Prentiss, showing history repeating itself.
The News of this city pledges reform and a war on corruption under Capt. Hettler as it notes vigilance against misdeeds in city and county politics. It cites council votes on Calhoun street pavement, an alleged personal interest, and questions leaders like Capt. White and Mc Hogan.
A fragmentary notice mentions Newburyport and a watering place, with references to stones and discient earlier terms. The readable text hints at a historic site near Newburyport, drawing local curiosity about its role and current state, though specific details are unclear.
The piece surveys multiple 19th century works and authors, praising Brittania imagery in a Benjamin Franklin satire, Wanderings in Brittany notes, Echoes of Bunker Hill reminiscences, The Stone Age in Europe, and The First Century of the Republic, with John Bigelow and Hawthorne stories, plus Harper’s literary notices. It also previews Harper and Bros and the new periodical Wide Awake as rivals to St. Nicholas, listing contributors and sample contents.
A garbled excerpt mentions Abiost or Beauty related lines, a name Maria, and a claim about a writer who supposedly changed a date from June to 6 June. The readable pieces hint at a misrendered or corrected date in a Milwaukee publication.
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