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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1874
Page
1
A Fort Wayne column argues that delegate conventions truly reflect the people's will while the so called People's convention lacks representation. It defends the delegate system against charges of manipulation and critiques rival candidates and campaign tactics.
Judge Robert 8 Taylor, Chevalier Bayard of Allen County, addressed Huntertown on Thursday. The News reprints an extract showing his staunch Republican stance and rebuttal of editorials attacking his nomination. He argues against accusations and defends his humble origins.
The Fort Wayne weekly notes Captain White will not split focus between the Fruit House and County Clerk office, arguing the public won’t accept a man dividing attention. It wires a broader political tale of Morton and Pratt influence, plus critique of the Gazette’s coverage and concerns over tax law and local offices.
A political pamphlet-like tract denounces Senator Pratt and the Gazette for anti foreign and anti Democrat rhetoric while urging Allen County voters to back the regular Democratic ticket. It accuses Republicans of bribery and misrepresentation, highlights a $6,000 county overdraft by Rudisill, and predicts growing Democratic turnout.
The piece lampoons Bob Taylor and allied Republicans after the October election. It condemns temper, backroom deals, and alleged bribery while urging Democrats to reject the bogus ticket and support genuine candidates amid local political strife.
The Gazette derides Captain White and slanders Chief of Fire Thomas Mannix while praising Mannix’s service. It accuses the Radiant clique of corrupt electioneering and attacks Judge Robert S. Taylor and the Ring ticket. The piece condemns money-based campaigning and calls for defeat of Pratt supporters Lipes Andrews and Kelsey.
The Gazette recalls criticism from two years ago of candidates who visit saloons to win votes by treating visitors to beer and whisky. It calls such conduct disgraceful and unfit for office, asking how Capt. White Siram and Lorin Smith would feel about it.
The text recalls a 1872 Republican convention in a city where mixed tickets faced scrutiny. It cites Mr Withers’ stance and accuses Democrats of traitorous and disloyal behavior while praising the convention’s harmony and the decision to run a straight ticket. It notes later changes in sentiment and mockingly comments on evolving views.
A heated editorial accuses Captain White’s paper of repeated falsehoods about Lipes Andrews and Kelsey. It charges Republican manipulation to elect Daniel Pratt and to boost Baxter Law support, labeling Stellwagon a manipulated pawn in a broader political ploy.
Local letter criticizes a Republican Sorehead gathering in Monroeville recounting awkward speeches by Withers Lorin Smith and Steve Smart. The writer alleges hypocrisy and party disloyalty amid name calling and a stolen bass drum incident as attendees disperse.
The Gazette allegedly bribed two years ago to issue fake tickets for its party and now plans more fraudulent ballots headed Democratic. The Rudisill Ring targets voters with deceit, prompting a warning to Democrats to watch for such outrages.
The text accuses Bob Taylor of abusive rhetoric toward Democrats in 1872 election talks and claims party leaders will not recognize him now. It contrasts Taylor with a named critic Ninde and describes him as a big demagogue while dismissing the prospect of cross party support.
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