Judge BlopGett under fire as Chicago bribery case unfolds
Amid a Federal Court probe in Chicago the fate of Judge BlopGett is debated with claims of corruption or manipulation. The paper weighs a road law bill introduced in the current legislative session, described as comprehensive and reflective of Aflen county meeting demands.
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State Normal School
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Judge argues Wayne County can handle all civil and probate work
A letter in this week's Sentinel claims one judge in Wayne County can manage all civil criminal and probate work, proposing abolition of the Allen criminal court. The note notes Allen County likely handles far more criminal and civil business.
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Sentinel
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Wayne County
Allen Criminal Court
Allen County
Abolition of Criminal Court Raises Costs and Crime
The argument against abolishing the criminal court notes it would shift to the circuit court with ongoing jury and mileage expenses, while saving only the judge's salary which would be offset by higher prisoner care costs. It warns the change would increase crime and neglect civil and probate matters.
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Circuit Court
Marion Criminal Court
Senator Christiancy Named Minister to Peru
Senator Christiancy has been appointed and confirmed as Minister to Peru and will resign his Senate seat. Zach Chandler is expected to be unanimously chosen as his successor by the Michigan legislature. Friends deny any agreement with Chandler, saying Christiancy seeks abroad due to ill health and domestic troubles. He declined the Berlin mission, preferring Peru to avoid the required higher style.
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Zach Chandler
Michigan
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Berlin
Proposed Amendments Passed Legislature in Turbulent Debate
The legislature backed constitutional amendments including moving election time to November. ratification by voters at spring or 1882 depends on submission. The Gazette defends James N. Tynen in a bribery scandal tied to Greenback candidates and Indian appointments, calling the scheme a striking display of partisan rot.
Grazette postmaster debate over Tyner in Indiana campaign
The piece attacks Tyner and the Gazette for alleged bribery and party switching. It claims Tyner came to Indiana in 1876 and telegraphed funds to Chandler to aid campaign efforts. It asserts money was used to bribe greenback leaders to desert their party, citing Woxcorr and Olleman leaving the greenbacks before the election.
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Abolition of Criminal Court Opposed by Local Interests
The Gazette argues readers should disregard lawyer and business opposition to abolishing the criminal court. It claims farmers and taxpayers oppose the change, and that signers of Briscor's bill acted unwittingly. It warns that abolishing the court would be a public calamity.
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Criminal Court
Sentinel rebuts Telegraphs on cipher dispatches in Tribune
The Gazette notes the Sentinel’s stance on cipher dispatches printed in the New York Tribune. It argues the telegrams’ genuineness and translation accuracy are unproven or largely harmless, while urging an impartial investigation. It asserts Tilden knew nothing and condemns public confession of political rascality by any Democrat.
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Indiana Infamy Exposed in 1876 Plot for Indiana Vote
The Potter committee reveals a bribery scheme to win Indiana for the Republicans in 1876. James N. Tyner and others allegedly bought greenback leaders, prompting resignations and defections. The plan failed, aiding Democrats and Tilden’s victory. a note mentions a newspaper being bought to switch allegiance.
Revelations Stir Indiana GOP Bribery Claims
The Lafayette Journal attacks a bribery scandal involving Wotcott and others amid a broader critique of the Indiana Republican Party. It questions the Smith arrangement, names Foster and Tyner, and urges full disclosure to clear the party while condemning dishonorable acts. The Terre Haute Express corroborates a $10,000 bribe link to Foster and the alleged betrayals.
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Potter committee exposes cipher Indian appointment plot
The Potter committee reveals a ciphered scheme tied to Indian agent posts and a $10,000 deposit for campaign aims involving Tyneer Chandler and others. Tyneer admits the message hid an improper motive, while a separate plan sought $15,000 including funds to secure the Greenback party's aid. Anson Woodcock tipped the scales toward Republicans. the overall tale shows political crookedness and villainy.
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Hope Bitters Restore Elderly Woman’s Health in Providence
A Providence resident asserts Hop Bitters revived a seventy-year-old mother worn by neuralgia, dull inactivity, headache, and nervous prostration after months of poor results from doctors and medicines. The testimonial claims remarkable improvement and renewed vigor, praising Hop Bitters as unmatched for the family.
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Milan Township Teachers Institute Opens With History Talk
The Milan Township Teachers Institute met Saturday January 25 led by President A W Brooks. Sessions covered Compound Numbers, Analysis and Grammar, and a history talk on the Aborigines of America. Dr J J Coultier spoke on the Sympathetic System and lessons on globe use. A programme for the February last Saturday institute was announced. Secretary J J McGolaGHe y notes the closing song.
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J.J. McGolaghey
Ancient Relic Gathering Planned by Ohio Indiana Group
mmmee Valley Pioneer Association invites old settlers to Napoleon Ohio on the 22d for a reunion. The opening address may be given by Hon Peter River of Fort Wayne, who holds the largest collection of ancient relics in Ohio or Indiana. By order of J T Dunlap secretary Dayton. H S Knapp agent.
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Napoleon
Ohio
Peter River
Fort Wayne
Indiana
J.T. Dunlap
Dayton
H.S. Knapp
The State Must Come PRown in Warraw Republican
If six percent is the limit the state cannot consistently charge eight percent on school funds. It furnishes a precedent by which individuals with money will have a right to be governed.
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Indianapolis
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Prop’s
Erie, Pa
Dr Kings New Discovery Claims Quick Lung Relief
Suffering with coughs colds asthma bronchitis consumption and throat or lung ailments can trial Dr Kings New Discovery. The notice promises immediate relief with hundreds of cured cases and offers a ten cent trial bottle at Meyer Co and Dreier Bro stores plus a full size bottle for a dollar.
Indiana Senate and House Bills Mix Proposals in 1879 Sessions
In Indianapolis the senate debated libel crime, school law revisions, and a committee report on reducing local levies while preserving state schools. House actions included apportionment debates, the withdrawal of a judgment on voting rights for women, prison finances, and multiple judiciary and education bills.
Indiana Senate Proceedings Highlight New Propositions
The Indiana Senate opened with prayer and moved through reports on education and printing, considering reductions in school levies and a resolution to print laws. New bills were introduced on street layouts, railroad ethics, and governance of public institutions, with several amendments to constitutional provisions discussed and two major base-line proposals advancing to committee debates.
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Billions and bills pass during legislative session readout
Amendments to animal control and town governance are debated as H B 448 to regulate dogs and age proofing, H B 449 to limit city gas and water contracts, H B 450 to curb appellate dissent, and a repeal amend act on running at large animals. TheHouse adjourns then resumes with a special order on electing officers and differing committee reports.
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Price Flavoring Extracts Endorsed by Users
Advertisers tout Dr Price’s Special Flavoring Extracts as the strongest and most natural flavors for creams and pastries. Prosecuting Attorney Hench returns from Indianapolis with remonstrance against abolishing the criminal court, amid political shifts. St Marys River floods parts of the bottomlands while bridges remain intact. A household report says two doses of Dr Marshall’s Laney Syrup cured a child’s severe croup, shared by S W Spieplman of Elkhart Indiana.
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Senate Committee On the Organization of Courts
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Elkhart
Ind
The Best Salve for Skin Ailments Guaranteed Satisfaction
The best salve is the world for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Dreier & Bro.
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Prices and items from a 19th century grain and livestock list
A scanned financial and commercial listing shows prices for flour varieties, corn, rye, flax, clover, timothy, oats, and hay. It includes wheat and barley values, wool and fleece categories, mill feed, sheep pelts, hides, feathers, beans, tallow, dressed hogs, and beef with unit prices and per ton estimates.
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