22 Mar 1876
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1876
Page
1
Washington March 11 A correspondent voices belief Benjamin Helm Bristow will be the Republican nominee for president, citing his asserted strength and party dynamics. The piece notes Bristow’s rising prominence and the fall of Bellknap, with emphasis on finance, revenue enforcement, and political forecasts amid ongoing investigations.
Controversy grows as Brother Pettingill reveals Mrs Tilton admitted to bearing no more children after uncovering her husband's infidelities. He cites a physician aided abortion as a factor and notes Beecher and Tilton ignored a January 1871 forgiveness letter, deepening the scandal.
A traveling revival with Henry Tons Jr as a claimed actor turned convert draws attention. Tons, claiming German birth and schooling, speaks on revival stages with Rev. E P Hammond praising his piety. His Renova marriage to a Lancaster girl sparks questions as the wife’s mother learns of the union through a letter from Mrs L Tons.
The passage contemplates how Gen. Belknap might have faced a trial and political maneuvering if he had denied the crime and attacked Marsh’s testimony. It speculates on police hush money, prosecutions, serenades, and a post in sinecure, portraying a corrupt exit from public life.
A Philadelphia Commonwealth letter accuses the centennial committee on finance of being partisan, citing Col Starr’s appointment as chief of police for the centennial and naming three Democrats among thirty Republicans. The writer says taxes fund the show and nonpartisan promises fade as Democrats are excluded from positions. The critique labels the arrangement a farce and predicts exposure someday.
One of the most elegant toilets seen was Mrs Jones wife of the Nevada senator. A puffed tulle train wore with an overdress of white satin embroidered in white silk studded with bugles. The embroidery formed horizontal bands. The skirt train carnage low and filled with white toile garnished with embroidery bands. Her neck lace diamonds and solitaire stones were very large. A band of black velvet framed her throat. Earrings were large brilliant solitary diamonds and gold bracelets matched with similar stones.
Augusta Chronicle notes that if Tilden is not nominated until southern delegates vote, he may wait long. It warns that forcing Tilden and a Republican rival like Bristow could cause some Democrats to drift to the GOP before November.
Special correspondence analyzes Marsh Belknap case with sharp motive hints. It argues Marsh could have fled or lied but chose guarded testimony, aided by Clymer and gossip, exposing deep secrets and a web of personal scandal behind the perjury allegations. Lumber stocks and mills in Ottawa County noted amid light winter and low snow affecting logging output.
William Walker of Logansport sues Dr John B Shultz mayor for $5000 claiming his wife was seduced by Shultz. Walker, Pan Handle Railroad employee, married the Syracuse woman who accompanied him here. He found Shultz in bed with her last fall in Chicago. The wife returned to Syracuse shortly after.
The season stock for the sixteen saw mills at Spring Lake will not exceed 50 000 000 feet of logs, about one third of a full supply and less than half the amount cut that year. The list lists Jomber firms with logs on hand.
A historic table contrasts average produce prices in New York from 1856 to 1860 with those from 1870 to 1874, arguing inflation harms farmers. It lists wheat corn pork and other items, noting currency inflation does not raise prices farmers receive. The piece asserts farmers should mistrust inflating money and frames inflation as harming farm livelihoods.
A harsh critique denounces Mr Belknap and his two wives amid a funeral, condemning the exposed money theft and public vulgarity. The speaker decries sentimentality and urges removal of vile conduct, insisting Belknap abuses all honest wives and stains family honor.
The Chicago Times reports police forces across cities with populations from about 203000 to over 1 million. New York with 2,560 officers costs 3,330,367 annually. Philadelphia 1,292 officers cost 1,400,000. St Louis 467 officers cost 461,886. Brooklyn 592 officers cost 787,769. Boston 700 officers cost 815,000. New Orleans 470 officers cost 582,000. Cincinnati 331 officers cost 325,000. Chicago 591 officers cost 680,000.
Believed investigations into President and family real estate dealings prompt Col Fred Grant to rush to the frontier. Reports suggest Grant received a large sum from Boss Shepherd via a real estate gift, tying the president to Shepherd and possibly exposing new disclosures.
A man en route to Washington to expose a president’s post tradership exchange for ponies is likely wasting time, as General Grant’s finances show no basis for selling a trader ship for ponies worth $100 while Belknap earned about $6,000 yearly from a similar sale.
A satirical critique argues Congregationalism swallowing Beecher Porter and Shearman would yield a free love fortress. It claims Victoria Woodhull would seize Puritan citadels through enemies' schemes.
Mr Lander’s nomination by the Democrats is opposed as a positive injury to Gov Hendricks the presidential candidate. Secretary Bristow rejects being called general despite earning the title of colonel defending his country. He notes the general label would apply to many officials if the argument were valid.
Slow official life of Lands sulet Williams tightens as an autograph letter allegedly shows he sold his office for 2000 dollars. Reports say the letter could justify impeachment proceedings. Other notes discuss congressmen Kelley and Dobson, and various election returns across towns, with mixed outcomes and anticipated governor results.
A young man on Calumet Ave marries a beauty met in Waukesha last July. The bride, a blonde with blue eyes and golden hair, charms her lover with simple honesty. After a brief honeymoon, they return as he recalls their vows and her light hearted quips about a sighing courtship.
Winchester on March 13 reports a remarkable event as thousands gather to see a rainfall of living fish from the heavens. A calf was killed and a horse injured by falling fish. locals attempt to block the creek to trap more. One man preserves a thirty pound fish.
The Indianapolis News notes its former cold weather and spring forecasts for reviving business, contrasting with the Richmond Independent's claim of never predicting such a trend and highlighting that no real cold weather occurred. The piece references the re sumption act and suggests times remain tight despite predictions.
The passage praises Mr. Holman as a highly respected economist and popular Democratic figure. It notes he is willing to serve as governor, rebuffing any notion of declining the nomination and highlighting broad support within his party and among outside friends.
In 1872 Republican ticket races Billy Williams and Godlove S Orth vied for at large congressman seats. Williams led by 533 votes while Orth trailed by 162, the lowest on the ticket except Curry. Orth’s popularity was noted as Williams ran ahead of him by 371 votes.
Gov Hendricks moves through the South to rousing welcomes as war office changes unfold. The Nation notes a crisis sparked by a crude civilian in the president's chair whose true character emerged early in office and when nominated for a second term.
Mr Stearns Fisher argues in the Logansport Journal that purchasers of the Wabash and Erie canal hold only rights of way, not full ownership of bed and banks. He details four land classes, noting state rights exist as easements only while the canal remains navigable, and that abandonment returns lands to original owners. He warns landowners to consult lawyers before selling any interest. Wabash March 6 1876.
Washington correspondent notes Belknap’s bluster and appetite for dinners, whisky, cigars, and women, contrasting his social polish with a lack of intellect. Army officers reject his civil head appointment, while critics mock his fitness. A Brooklyn Argus quote sharpens wit on Mrs Belknap’s vanity and warlike stance.
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