Hendricks and Morton in Indianapolis May 16 1877
Correspondent for the Enquirer recounts an interview at Oliver Morton’s Remy Hotel room. The senator, amid sharp tones and political chatter, declines comment on current events and hints at a California trip with Mrs Morton. Ex governor Hendricks later discusses California observations and southern policy, cautioning about potential party divisions and remonetization debates.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Indianapolis
Ind
Ags
Enquirer
Oliver P. Morton
Remy Hotel
John
Ehogland
Simmon Cameron
Morton
Collins
Post Offices
Morten
Teleaiopre
Pacific Slope
Oregon
Senate
Hendricks
Barkis
Willin
Thomas A. Hendricks
North Tennesse
Colorado River
Arizona
California
Miasioner
Dudge Taltnd
Hendricks Snow
Mcquirer
Henderson
Hendeda
Menmatter
Indiana
Hornia
St. Lou's
Thas
Mr. Senderson
Doctor Fletcher Details Hoes Disease Parasite Discovery
Dr Fletcher summarizes his Indiana Farmer study on a disease in hogs caused by thorn head worms from the acan daacephala group. The worm embeds in the ileum, grows, and ruptures the intestinal wall. Eggs pass out and may reinfect hogs after environmental exposure. Prevention rests on cleanliness and cooking feed. he urges Purdue University or the state agriculture board to pursue egg development research. A cut illustrating the parasite accompanies the paper.
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Fletcher
Indiana
Crewoud
Purdue University
State Board of Agriculture
Druggist Errors Highlighted by Philadelphia Apothecary
A Philadelphia apothecary critiques local physicians for prescription flaws. The sample of twenty five shows nine written with lead pencil, seven lacking directions, one blotched, one crowded on tiny paper, and misformed ounce and drachm marks. Thirteen lack clear weight or measure distinctions, with ten containing chloride of mercury and five of those miswritten.
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Philadelphia
The Liberal Use of Money in Indiana Gubernatorial Fight
Washington reports reveal a plan to oust the Greenback ticket in Indiana by bribery and press manipulation. Col. John W. Foster and Weary Olleman allegedly orchestrated a payoff of fifteen thousand dollars weekly to withdraw Wolcott, shifting votes to Harrison and weakening the Greenback position.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington
Indiana
Orth
Morton
Wolcott
Greenback
Enquirer
Gen. Harrison
Indianapolis Sentinel
Democracy
Themoney
Shoemaker
Gall
Friedley
Republican State Central Committee
Greenbackers
Sentinel
The
Sun
Ag & Means
John W. Foster
Mexico
Foster
Hendricks
Senate
Grant
E. A. Olleman
Greenback State Central Committee
Geo. Coburn
Indianapolis
Congress
Olleman
Weary
Ila
Ollosman
Olloman
Indianapoli Journal
Harrison
Williams
Williama
Welcott
Weary Olleman
House of Representatives
Jester
Mr. Hayes
Senator Morton
Reeuancan
Buckle An Immense Majority in a Middle State Quote
A fragment remarks that most men should keep a steady middle ground neither very foolish nor very active. The line hints at balance in conduct and judgment, emphasizing moderation over extremes in behavior and thought.
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Buckle
Misapprehensions About Mercantile Agency Reports
An analysis of New York Tribune remarks from May 12 argues against harsh conclusions from failed business reporting. It defends mercantile agencies, notes growth and branch expansion, highlights misread percentages, and distinguishes commercial failures from speculative or unlawful losses. It cites Chicago data from early 1877 to illustrate broader trends.
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New York Tribune
Unit States
Canada
Europe
Aeven
Wall Street
Chicago
Ierts
London Dispatch Sparks Chicago and New York Rivalry
The New York Sun paid 336 dollars for a special London dispatch echoed by the Gazette and reprinted with laughter. The Chicago Times received the same dispatch 24 hours earlier due to time differences, going to press an hour or two later. Both papers produced creditable work from the dispatch.
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New York Sun
London Dispatch
Gazette
Chicago Times
New York
Chicago
Farmer’s Daughter and a Trump Misread in City Letter
A rural note mentions a seventeen year old farmer’s daughter who plows and milks daily while her father rests. The Chicago Inter Ocean recounts a misread letter in which the word trump leads to a mistaken ejecting encounter. Three parties remain unsettled in the resulting apologies.
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Chicago
Green's Anguist Flower Promises Quick Digestive Cure
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a natural remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It claims rapid relief for sour stomach headaches constipation heartburn and other digestive woes and promotes 10 cent sample bottles and regular 75 cent sizes to test its efficacy.
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Lewis
Wunder
Maxter Street
Telegraph and Messenger
Macon
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge of Indiana Address Review of Year
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana met in Grand Lodge Hall Indianapolis with full attendance. The annual address by Grand Master Frank S Devol covered lodge activity, finances, and reforms including temperance, widows and orphans homes, temple finances, and new lodges formed.
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Grand Lodge of Indiana
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Grand Lodge Hall
Frank S. Devol
Masons of
Indiana
Grand Lodge
Ki. W. H. Blia
Goshen
Ind
Atate
E. W. Ellis
Committee of Ways and Means
Andrew J . Hay
Charleston
Robert van Valzah
Terre Haute
Bellamy
Albert P Charles
Seymour
John H. Bee
Bar
Plymouth
Bruce Carr
Bedford
W M Black
John Caven
Franks. Deval
Massachusetts
California
Iowa
New Hampshire
Grand Lodge of
Grand lodge adjourns after sessions on several committees
The grand lodge adjourned with out date after proceedings on Charters and Dispensations, Grievances and Appeals, Foreign Correspondence, and Jurisprudence. Members named include J R Durff, W Krimbill, S C Fisher, J J Todd, A P Banes, J Crooks, A Thames, L Walker, M L Humatead, E L Mc Lailen, M D Manson, H G Hagelrigg, M Ai Rice, C Fetta, W Halker, and F S Deval.
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W Krimbill
S C Fisher
J J Todd
A P Banes
J Crooks
A Thames
L Walker
M L Humatead
E L McLailen
M D Manson
H G Hagelrigg
M Ai Rice
C Fetta
W Halker
F S Deval
Grand Lodge
Illinois General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned sine die last night. Smith’s Sawmill at Milwaukee burned yesterday with a loss of 35000 dollars. J B Dobleman Glass Works in Brooklyn burned yesterday with a loss of 130000 dollars. Texas State Fair opened at Houston yesterday with ten thousand attendees. Reverend Ewing elected moderator of United Presbyterians at Sparta yesterday. New Orleans reception ball celebrated army and navy officers with success. Scott Works in Reading Penn burned yesterday, loss 25000 dollars. A young man named Neff burned to death near Wheeling West Virginia yesterday from a powder flask explosion while hunting.
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Milwaukee
J. B. Dobleman
Brooklyn
Houston
Ewing
General Assembly of United Presbyterians
Sparta
New Orleans
Army
Navy
Scott Works
Reading
Penn
Siefert, McManus & Co
Neff
Wheeling
W. Va
Free Use of Fire Arms in a Manner Anything but Wholesome
Terre Haute Express reports a late night disturbance at Ehrenhardt's saloon. A. B. Felsenthal and Geo. Leach confronted Harry Brown and a man named White over alleged past disputes. A pistol was drawn, a struggle ensued, a window smashed, and shots discharged. Brown and White were arrested. Leach restrained the scene. Felsenthal was wounded, taken to the Boston House. White and Brown intoxicated. Authorities corroborate the account from Felsenthal and witnesses.
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Terre Haute Express
A. B. Felsennthal
Geo. Leach
Sullivan
Ehrenhardt
Harry Brown
White
Brown
Felaenthal
Leach
Walnut Street
Felsenthal
Harry
Boston
Montjoye
Schaffer
Wharry
Mr. Brown
VEGETINE Cited By Woman Cures Grave Illness
Mrs Catherine Coons of Seneca Falls states VEGETINE saved her life after doctors gave up. She suffered for years from a severe illness described as Umbago, bedridden and morphine considered, but after three bottles she regained health and now urges families to use VEGETINE.
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H.R. Stevens
Catherine Coons
Seneca Falls
Seneca County
N. Y
MBS
Eliza Ann Poole
SouTh Sacem
Mass
H. R. Stevens
Lizzie M. Packard
Lagrange St
South Salem
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