Indiana and Wisconsin Primary Caucuses Report
Indiana and Wisconsin caucuses update party nominees for U S Senate and long term seats. Indiana's Republicans back Orth for short term and Harrison for long term while Democrats name Voorhees and Julian. Voorhees ultimately wins the Indiana long and short term. Wisconsin Republicans continue balloting in Madison with Keys Carpenter Howe and Washburn among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Madison
Keys
Carpenter
Howe
Washburn
McFetridge
The Alinois Senatorship Nominated by Legislators
In Springfield Illinois, Jan 20, Democrats in the legislature caucus and nominate Gen. J. C. Black for U S senator. National members caucus and nominate Hon Alexander Campbell of La Salle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alinois
Springfield
J. C. Black
United States
Alexander Campbell
Lasalle
Senators Elected in New York and Missouri Race
In Albany the legislature chose Roscoe Conkling for U S senator with 20 to 12 in the Senate and 93 to 23 in the Assembly,Dorchesterimer receiving 12 and 23 respectively. In Jefferson City Missouri the Democratic caucus nominated Gen James Shields for the short term and Col George G West for the long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Veerkeecs
Indianapolis
Godlove
Orth
United States
Ben. Harrison
D. W. Voorhees
George W. Julian
Mr. Voorhees
Julian
Voorhees
Gen
Hon. Godlove
Baker
Tippecanoe
The
Sentinel
Senate
House
Albany
N. Y
Roscoe Conkling
Conkling
Dorsheimer
Assembly
Peter Cooper
St. Louis
Jefferson City
James Shields
Col
George G. West
Democrats nominate Heister Clymer for U.S. Senate
In Harrisburg on January 20 the Pennsylvania legislature Democrats caucused and, after multiple ballots, decided to cast their votes for Heister Clymer as United States senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Heister Clymer
United States
Indiana Senate Debates Governor's Message and New Bills
In Indianapolis the governor's message is discussed in committee of the whole. Numerous bills are introduced or amended, covering libel, Supreme Court clerks, feeble minded asylum, coal mine rules, alien property rights, and code sections. Changes include probate courts, salaries, anti crime measures, and women’s marital rights. A joint resolution seeks free list drugs. Components also address taxes on telegraphs, bonds for schools, and various court and municipal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Savings Bank
Senate
Board of Commissioners of the Insane Asylum
Indiana Senate and House Action Report Indiana
In today’s session Gov. recommendations urged a state board of health and a constitutional amendment read for a second time. Bills passed include separate clerks for judiciary committees and a measure to place certain medicines on the free list. House actions cover probate courts and wife as head of the house when the husband is incapacitated, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senate
State Board of Health
State Health Commission
House
Judiciary Committees
Congress
Beardsley
Committee On Rights and Privileges
General Assembly
Osborn
Sion
State Constitutional Proposals and Legislative Actions
A session notes major constitutional provisions including vesting judicial power in state courts, fixing supreme court judges at five to seven, municipal indebtedness limits, and session length caps. It reports a resolution to urge Congress to cut federal officer salaries, a committee to codify criminal statutes, and education probes on school access by color. Bills seek township assessor abolition, wage protections for married women, repealing the provoke law, Sunday toll bans, county seat relocation, cross-complaint sureties, Morgan raid payments, and state Anietam cemetery transfer. The governor’s communications on Morgan raid claims and cemetery transfer are read, and a Sherman resumption policy resolution is referred to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
General Assembly
Congress
National Cemetery
Antietam
Sherman
Committee On Federal Relations
Indiana Senate and House Battles Over Bills and Appointments
In Indianapolis, Jan 17 and Jan 19 reports describe senate protests on organization and voting on pensions, bounties, university funding, and court reforms. House actions include financial measures, oath allowances, railroad fares, guardianship reports, and unimportant bills. A Jan 20 session sets a railroad tariff study and health board. adjournment followed.
Legislative Gossip in State Senate Circle
Louis Jacquel acts as senate clerk while Senators Sarnighausen and Foster reside at the Grand Hotel and Representative Reicheldorferin at the Occidental The session expects Fleming to be absent Bills introduced include Sarnighausen measure to revive the 1865 water works act Foster proposal to authorize city water works and bond issuance with repeals and emergency declaration Two hundred copies were ordered printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jacquel
Senate
Exemption bill risks Indiana merchants says reader
A letter to the editor from Henry Berghofer argues against raising the bankruptcy exemption from 300 to 2000. He contends the change would ruin small retailers, invite asset-wiring gamblers, and weaken credit while aiding former bankrupts. He cites Indiana commerce, population, and firm counts to warn of widespread retail collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Indiana
Congress
New York
Ohio
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tani
Fort Wayne
Adams township institute minutes outline January 11 1879 meeting
Adams township teachers met at Institute No 6 on January 11 1879 with Henry C Zollinger presiding. Minutes were read. a committee including Miss Jennie McMuakin, George Felts and J Granville Stokes prepared next institute exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Ustrict No
O'¢Luock A. O
Henry C. Zollinger
Jennie McMuakin
George Felts
J. Granville Stokes
Jennie MceMakin
Kibby
Frankie Smith
Marsh
Tudianapolis
Kibbey
Kibb
Eacrom
Wing
Spetitate
Philley and Zollinger Meet at New Haven School
The document records a meeting adjourned to February 8 at 9 a.m. in the New Haven public school building. Franke Smith and Carlen Beechgood are noted with remarks on using maps in instruction and engaging primary pupils. Officers C Zollinger and J Whiteleather sign as president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Smith
Phil
Ibby
Carlen Beechgood
Philley
New Haven
C. Zollinger
Report of annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Assn
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Allen County held its annual meeting at Huntertown Ind on Jan 14 1879. Officers and directors were elected and eight amendments to rules were read and mostly rejected with one kept for lightning damage inclusion. Secretary and treasurer reported on insured property receipts losses expenses and cash in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Allen County
Huntertown
Ind
Patrick Horn
M. Fitch
Charles F. Blake
Danford Parker
William O. Oberholtzer
P. Horn
C. F. Blake
D. Parker
Drederick M. Fellows
Mary Lydia Fellows
Mary Lydia Rhodes
Indiana
Snle
Charles A. Munron
Ninde
Charles. A. Munson
P. A. Randall
Agricultural notes on farming practice and economics
Practical advice on farm management urges clean tools and stables, animal selection, and humane labor treatment. It warns against scrubs, promotes thoroughbred breeding, proper cattle feeding, manure value, and cautions about milking machines, winter care, and water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
England
Allan's Anti-Fat Promotes Digestion Naturally
An advertisement claims Allan's Anti-Fat safely reduces fat by preventing absorption of fatty foods. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. M. B. Myers in Colorado Springs claiming a three pound loss after one bottle. The copy targets women with inherited predispositions and swears the product is harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Colorado Springs
Colc
Rorante Mephise Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. B. Myers
Anu
Hunt
Bright
Billicus
WM. E.clarke
Providence
Fort Wayne papers doubt Masonic gift enterprise
Local Fort Wayne reports question a Masonic gift enterprise described as first class dwindle. Public tickets bought to aid the venture spur concern though it may lack foundation. authorities cited as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net
Ligonier Banner
Fort Wayne
Masonic Gift Enterprise
The governor and Princess Louise visit Niagara Falls incognito
Toronto reports the governor general and Princess Louise arriving at Niagara Falls in disguise. The rest of the items note a bank run in London with crowd disturbances, wage cuts in Preston mills, Glasgow Bank directors on trial, an attempted assassination in Candahar, and Bulgarian nobles delaying prince election with Prince Alexander seen as likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Princess Louise
Niagara Falls
London
Lombard Street
Bank of P
Country Banking Company
Snow collapse at Taylor's planing mill injures structure and equipment
Reports from Cincinnati and other cities detail a roof failure at Taylor's planing mill on Freeman street, with second-story machinery damaged. The loss is estimated between 10 000 and 18 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Taylor
Freeman Street
Kearney
Neb
J.D. Richards
Minden
Peter Anderson
Richards
Gaslin
Chicago
Brown’s
Rolling Mills
Frank Donahue
Martin Houston
Donoghue
Cincinnat
Parkersburg
W.va
James Baker
Baker
Norwich
Conn
Cobb
Owenton
Robert Moore
Moore
Wm. M. Sanders AB Fe
Sanders
Boston
Massachusetts Home Missionary Society
Chas. Desmond
Desmond
Greenville
Samuel Cook
Junius Caldwell
eLevion
Edward Matthew Ward
New York
Brooks
Broadway
Grand Streets
St. Louis
Abyssinia
Nebraska Railroad
Oss
John Bock
Frenchburg
Elizabeth
N. J
West
First National Savings Nk
Masonic Hall
Opera House
Clarke
William Caruthers
Cambridge (C
Red Skins in Long and Bloody Indian War Feared
Fort Robinson Nebraska January 16 One hour past noon Captain Lawson commanded the third cavalry in pursuit of the Sioux detouring toward Pine Ridge or Rosebud Indian camps. Troops fear a bloody war as the Sioux, thirty hours ahead, may steal horses to mount a defense and trigger a larger conflict. A Pine Ridge report says Red Cloud’s people mourn after Cheyenne outbreak news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Robinson
Neb
Lawson
Third Cavalry
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Pine Ridge Agency
Red Cloud
Potter Committee Debates Cipher Dispatches Inquiry
The House passed a resolution authorizing inquiry into cipher dispatches by 123 to 120 votes. Mr Butler argued Congress has no jurisdiction over private correspondence and warned against smearing individuals for curiosity. Hale supported the resolution, saying the investigation should cover both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Yeas
Ashin
Potter Commie
Butler
Congress
Hale
Question of Archbishop Purcell's Resignation
The Catholic Telegraph doubts the telegram announcing Archbishop Purcell's resignation. It says Rome would require official word to the archbishop and consultation with other American archbishops before accepting any dismissal, noting Rome proceeds in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Catholic Telegraph of
Purcell
Rome
Inauguration of Gov Hoyt in Harrisburg
The inauguration of Gov Hoyt took place in Harrisburg with a procession banners music and varied uniforms. After his address a salute was fired and a fireworks display was planned for the evening with Mrs Hoyt hosting a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburgh
Gov. Hoyt
May Marshall Aims 2700 Mile Walk Challenge
Miss May Marshall of Chicago begins a long distance walking feat in Washington to cover 2 700 miles in 2 7 hours. The event marks a strenuous pedestrian test with strong public interest and notable endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May Marshall
Chicago
Supreme Court Negligence Case Reversed in Rail Damage Suit
The Pennsylvania Company v Thomas Sinclair administrator involves a fatal railway accident. The court reversed the circuit ruling, holding alleged willful negligence must be supported by specific pleadings and evidence of willfulness, with contributory negligence by the deceased acknowledged as a defense. The term adjourned with jurors, citizenship notices, and several probate and foreclosure actions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
The
Pennsylvania Company
Thomas Sinclair
John Sinclair
Allen C.C
Niblack, J
Appellee
Shearman and Redfield
Wharton
Wallace
Justice Court Proceedings and Sentences Summary
The record covers several Justice Court actions. William Norman pleaded guilty to petit larceny. a defendant was discharged until Monday. Sarah Flaherty’s case was dismissed. Pavin N Smith convicted of burglary. appeals filed in multiple cases. Frederick Barthold malicious charge. state vs Lo Hazzard assault. Russell Earl fined $1 and costs for provoking Billy Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Hal Penelg
W Fleming
Sarah Flaherty
Mon‘Pawin
Smith
Justice HL
Frederick Barthold
Justice Wilkinson
State
Lo Hazzard
Russell Earl
Price’s Special Extracts Standout in Flavor Strength
The text touts Dr Price’s Special Extracts including Vanilla Orange Rose Almond Lemon as three times stronger than ordinary extracts. Bottles appear to hold nearly twice the contents for the same size and the economic aspect favors the product.
Wabash Lines and Rail Lands Highlight 1898 Buildout
The G R and I R R reveals a new pay car as the Wabash plans to extend into Chicago despite opposition. Wn M Richards and Louise Fosdyke unite in marriage. The Wabash and Erie Fast Freight Line reports 2000 cars in construction with E M Colton named Chicago general agent. Gilmore Peck suffers a hand injury in Mansfield. An interview with President Hughart notes land sales rise sharply, with 40 38 acres sold in 1898, doubling 1877 levels, and land sales remaining strong since 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Chicago
Wn. M. Richards
Wabash Road
Mies Louise
A. G. Fosdyke
Indianapolis
Wabash and Erie
E.M. Colton
Gilmore Peck
Alliance, O
Mansfield
Grand Rapids Democrat
Hughart
Land Department
August Flower cure claim and sewing machine ad blitz
An 19th century advertisement narrative touts August Flower as a universal cure for liver trouble digestion and consumption and offers a free mailed recipe in multiple languages. It also promotes the Howparsan sewing machine as a superior bargain with high earnings for agents and urges readers to order from Kendall & Co in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
Aper
W. W. Sherar
Powers
Rocheater
N.Y
Thensao
Eastern
Middle States
West
Nous CK
Rae Feder
H. Kendall & Co
Broadway
New York
Janie
J. Haydock
United States
Holloway & Co
Agricultural Prices and Commodities Listing
A dense catalog of farm products with prices: flour white wheat at 85 00 and 86¢. corn meal 100 105. seed finx 1 125. timothy 10041 25. orchard grass 3110 125. bluegrass 100 115. red top 100. hay 600 800 per ton. mill feed types including shorts 1200 per ton. beans Sure white 100 25. prime navy 141 200. beef price listed as Sia HO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beckly
Benatorial
Missouri
Legislative
Board
Gardenia
University Square
State University
Houefe
Bureau of Statistics
Maj.Jordan
Judiciary Committee
State House
Adams Township Teachers’ Institute
J. Granville
Sthools of
Teach
Whiteleather
Jno
Biemarck
Berlin
Bismarck
Reichatag
Preston
Glasgow Bank
Edinburg
City of Glasgow Bank
Candahar
St. John
Royal Artillery
Tirnova
Alexander
Battenburg
Crime and Casualty
Potter Committee
Cipher
Archbishop Purcell
Miss Marshall
Mme. Anderson
Louis Knekuck
Christian Koster
John Miller
Permelia A. Wells
DeWitt Rhodes
PRIAL
Thomas M. Widdle
David Dalian
Bond
Rebecca Heeppene Teny
Daniel Schianter
William Banker
Perry Snurr
John Snaurr
Lucinda Snurr
George R
George Maxwell
Maury Ann Scott
George Rcotts
Augustine Lauer
Conrad Kammyer
Benjamin Meiser
Joseph Maniter
Siegfried Bevertorden
John C. Johnston
Totten
David S
Redelsheimer
David Studabaker
Joseph Langard
Nu Bowen
John M. Foellinger
Lycurgus A. Null
Henry
Hollinger
George G. Nuttle
Albert W. Brooks
Defaurrer
Abel Haldwin
Samuel T. Hanna
John 8. Richards
Chas
A. Munson
Zphralnt Adams
William N. Snook
Superior Court
Ear of Foelli
Orchard P. Miles Va
John B. Comstock
Willim Dunn
Ann M. Spencer
Lydia Bicknell
Maurice Cameron
Issac Lauferty
Charles
Faulk
Harriet Benton
William Bowen
David Landrodth
Isaac D. G. Nelson
Barre
Wilkinson
Russel Earl
Billy Stewart
Economic Aspect
Chew Jackson
Financial and Commercial
Toledo
Michigan
Benjamin Miser
Allen
State of
Indi
Joseph Manier
Ana
Court House
Said County
Greet F. Wallace
Frederick William Schafer
Et al
Allen Circuit Court
Aaid County
McLachlan
A. Munbon
Allen Coanty
Ies Armas Eer
Europe
Meehan
William Taylor
Legislature
Massachusetts
Common Council of
H. Taylor
Boston Globe
T. J. Dacey
Suffolk Co
Chas. Reynolds
Charles Reynolds
Green Street
Suffolk
Chas. S. Lincoln
Weeksy Potter
Wastington Street
Mass
Holloway
J. Haycock
Holliroway & New York
Aes Ars
J. W. Vernery
Jon Prinei
Haly Ditch
Secion
John Cline
Geo. Townsend
Favier
Liberty
John Friedline
Elizabeth Haas
E. Liberty
Louis Ridenour
Sarah A. Burger
G.W. Wickwire
Daniel Haley
G. W. Mamma
Nhi
Emanuel Friedline
Hfsw
G. W. Wickwire
Ehfsw
Board of Commissioners of
County of Allen
M. E. Argo
Allen Courty
Board of Commissioners
County of
John M. Stephenson
Auditor’s Office
Township Twentynine
Arallel
Baker Ditch
Celester Gladie
John Kline
Ames
T. R. J. B. Davis
Antey
Nathaniel Parker
Ditch Sale
Jaeno Haley
Haley
Monroe Township
Robert Ashworth
Co Ce
Allen County. Auditor's Office
George Bullard
John Beechgood
Ee State of Tietiipa
Daniel Shordon
Scott Swann
John Savage
Samuel W. Cohen
Peter Quicksell
Spencer, Ninde & Ellison, Attorneve
Seer
Osdens
Coun
Estray
Henry Kaymeier
Rainhart Hessert
C. G. Wigent
Enid
Mar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!