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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1877
Page
1
Jon Buxt proposes a vigorous campaign next year to address the Eastern question. The Indiana democracy recalls Stanley Martaows's silver speech as a strong effort. Marion County plans a tax to fund a new Indianapolis courthouse exceeding 1.5 million dollars, with anxiety rising among taxpayers.
Remarkable note that all names linked to next year's state offices are Democrats. Republicans appear to concede Indiana as a lost cause.
The terrible mother in law of Theo dore Tilton rushes into print to observe that under no circumstances will Elizabeth consent to live with Dory again. Probably not if the mother in law can help herself.
Asx Hewitt says paying government debt in silver would be legal but likely unwise. He questions the moral obligation to pay bondholders more than the law requires and finds the idea difficult to justify.
The Indianapolis Journal urges Republicans to campaign in Indiana on a gold platform next year. It predicts Democrats using the Dollar of the Dads motto will win the state by a 40,000 vote majority.
RopEet SMaxts, a colored congressman from South Carolina, convicted of bribery and sentenced to three years, has been released on $10,000 bail while seeking a new trial. It is believed Gov Hampton will pardon him.
In 1868 Sherman warned that bondholders who refuse to take money like that used to buy bonds are extortioners and repudiators. The critic now argues Sherman supports the extortioners who seek more than contracts allow from already overburdened taxpayers.
The Bankers Magazine estimates our silver mines yield at thirty one and a half million dollars for 1877. It would take over fifty years at this rate to pay the national debt in silver dollars, even if all product were coined. No cause for alarm among gold bulls.
The New York Tribune questions the Republican Party's backing of controversial leaders. It argues the party has forfeited public trust and paid a high political price, citing losses across northern and southern states and a weakened Senate as proof.
The eastern newspaper organs of the Wall Street Shylocke condemn the idea of coining 412 grain silver dollars as legal tender. They argue the move harms the nation’s honor and fails to present a cool, logical argument for the policy.
The Ledger-Standard praises Gov. Hendricks for his currency stance, aligning with Democratic principles of fifty years and the will of the American people. It notes his current status as a private citizen and suggests no need to restate his views now.
Tatmace rails at R B Hayes and Talmage for claims about the national debt being promised to be paid in gold. He insists the debt was to be paid in coin gold and silver, and the people will honor that promise despite congressional measures.
The letter argues against sincerity allegations by Republicans who opposed Pinchback's 1873 77 claim and later backed Kellogg. It contends Pinchback had a stronger case, highlights racial dynamics between Pinchback and Kellogg, and notes Kellogg’s vote carried more weight for the party amid the Louisiana contest.
An observer reports Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Michigan still elect governors annually. Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin hold biennial terms.
For three years New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania pay four years Arkansas California Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Louisiana Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oregon Virginia West Virginia. Four states New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Michigan pay their governor only 1000 a year Massachusetts pays 5000 and New York and Pennsylvania pay each 10000. The portfolio of the governors for all the states is 284200.
A Cincinnati Enquirer report details Miss Nancy A. Dickey of Middletown filing bastardy and breach of promise petitions against John B. Titus. It recounts her past society rise, pregnancy in 1873, disappearance, and alleged coercive pressures, along with Titus’s denials and claims of innocence.
The piece denounces tariff protection as robbery by a group of Pennsylvania manufacturers who profit from banned foreign tubes and flues. It cites a New York Post table showing high duties and import costs, arguing the public bears the tribute while government revenue falls short. The writer calls for a comprehensive tariff revision to curb monopolistic padding and aid consumers.
The pope is over eighty five yet alive, with obituaries already written by newspapers. Cardinals, including five or six who have died since Antonelli, are younger and not in aud wearing positions. Sforza, from an old Italian family, had hoped to follow Pope Pius and seen as a potential successor.
The piece notes Harper's Weekly mocks Voorhees by shrinking him next to Morton in a caricature. It recalls Morton’s seat, and mentions John Sherman’s harsh Indiana campaign image, saying Sherman looked exhausted at the end. The column implies eastern senators underestimate Voorhees at their risk.
Judge McAllister in Cook County criminal court rules the Linois Wagrant Act unconstitutional and atrocious for denying jury trials under the state constitution. He holds the act, passed by the last legislature, was driven by excitement over a trump nuisance and vows to strike it down.
The Jeopard escaped in June from a car on the P F road and caused local excitement. It was shot and killed last evening by men hunting it. Before its death the animal attacked one hunter who barely escaped. The carcass was taken to Marion and displayed at the city hall to crowds. The deer was very large and likely old.
Lafayette Dispatch reports a travel tale where doctors press for a body exhumation after a tramp dies in Fort Wayne. They seek permits to examine the corpse to determine death cause, and sometimes succeed.
In Indiana between Hop Byron Dyson Madison Evan der C Kennedy Delaware and Wal pole G Valerick Allen Boston reports show a gubernatorial contest among three figures. Pierce republican wins mayor in Boston by 251. Richardson democrat wins Lowell by 78, first in 19 years. Godey and Hale to retire from Godey’s Lady’s Book in 1878. Godey 73, Hale 90. Hale editors for 41 years, Godey publishers for 48. The world notes a 90 year old editor.
Atty General Buskirk answers state questions on the powers of county superintendents to collect school fund money. He notes a legislative conflict, says these officials may only examine and report on funds, not pursue collections except in limited cases. He proposes appointing them to aid in docket review and to collect sums due, under 1873 compensation rules.
A former attorney general candidate in the McKee pardon case suit against Williams ends in dismissal as against public policy. The record notes Williams had claimed payment for using influence with President Grant. Also summarized are state secretary reports, cash forfeitures, and various local notices from Indiana and Ohio newspapers.
An advertisement proclaims White Centaur Liniment as the standard treatment for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and many other ailments in humans and animals. It claims rapid cures for stubborn conditions and lists two formulas white for family use and yellow for horses and mules, with worldwide sales and physician endorsement.
A reader from Columbia Connecticut in May 1876 endorses Castoria as a safe vegetable substitute for castor oil. The testimonial claims it relieves teething irritability feverishness croup whooping cough and colic while aiding digestion and worm destruction, noting eight children in the family benefited.
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