13 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1878
Page
1
Vivid 19th century sketches blend romantic stage imagery with a business tale. A dramatic scene unfolds in a crowd near lions and Nero, interwoven with a narrative about Jones the miller whose dream invention promises millions by reforming wheat grinding and milling processes.
The inventor recounts how diamond quartz on mill stones boosts middlings and flour yield, lowering costs. His method, tested at Spring Valley Mills and by firms in Oswego Buffalo and Britain, garners international orders and high prices. He plans to tour Europe and expand work in Utica and Rochester, predicting millions more in profits.
Governor Hendricks voices support for pursuing the Potter investigation to uncover those tied to alleged fraud while opposing any move to remove Hayes. He doubts Hayes and Wheeler were elected, notes Congress backs their seating, and warns only evidence of government office rewards would drive impeachment. Randall praised amid Philadelphia political chatter.
A Detroit census worker encounters a defiant homeowner on Crawford Street who demands exact family details and hometown lineage while refusing to produce photos or share private history. The exchange escalates as she retorts with pride and warnings, ending with a sharp dismissal of the inquiry.
An Oakland era joke describes a tramp entering a D-street saloon and debating lunch versus bar service with the bartender. The exchange touches on parlor etiquette, drink purchases, and restaurant policy as the visitor departs amid a sweeping quip about the Peace Congress.
In Savannah on June 5 the sub committee began work with Secretary of State Bloxham as the first witness. He produced four precinct returns and two canvass returns from Baker county showing a Tilden majority and a Hayes majority after excluding two precincts. Coxe, former Baker county clerk, testified he prepared the first can- vass in favor of Tilden from original precinct returns. Tomorrow, witnesses from Lake City are expected.
Nobeling falls ill as authorities reveal an alleged plot against the emperor. A letter links him to German Social Democrats in England. He admitted sympathy with radical groups, claimed no accomplices, and said the shooting plan arose from a random draw. A guard was wounded in a case of mistaken identity, and Nobeling later died by suicide after a second shot. The episode prompts German police searches and further inquiries as the emperor weakens.
The Senate approved a bill by a 41 to 18 vote to fix the government’s use of greenbacks, prohibiting further retirement of legal tender notes and maintaining their circulation. The move signals ending the policy favoring private bank notes and moving toward government control of note issues. The Treasury places greenbacks at about 36.7 million in active circulation, with national bank notes around 350 million. A Gettysburg anecdote and Cabinet speculation follow, noting a hero’s doubtful role and cabinet continuity.
The Lime Kiln Club debates using relief funds for an aging man dying at the end of the Brash farm. Rev Penstock asks consent for a collection to aid him. The President signals approval as the crowd reacts, revealing a moral lesson from the moment.
A stray boy begged at a Cane farm home claiming to feed starving children. The woman objected saying the children were hers, while the boy pressed for aid and threatened to shut down business to help the needy. She chased him away with brooms.
A Portland dispatch reports Whitaker Democrat elected to Congress by small margin and a Democratic legislature on joint ballot, with Republicans likely to win Secretary of State and Treasurer. Beckman Republican often cited as Governor by a small majority. scattered counties show Democratic leanings.
The Potter Committee expects to publish ex-Congressman Darrell's letters to Anderson, claiming a full history of Louisiana frauds. Darrell grew discontent with Republican managers after the inauguration and described matters plainly to Anderson. Also noted is a Berlin decree naming Crown Prince Frederick William regent, with Emperor signing and Bismarck countersign, stirring capital talk. Nevada Eureka reports a widow joking about taking her husband to the circus, saying she has lost four wives already and this one would be fifth.
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