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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1870
Page
2
The court denied all public house license applications on Saturday, holding discretion to refuse licenses where remonstrances show public entertainment needs are unmet. Despite vigorous representation for applicants, the judges asserted their judgment, deeming licensed houses unnecessary for public convenience for the next year.
A compilation of newspaper endorsements praising Gen. Harry White, Senator from the Twenty second district, for being elected Speaker of the Senate. Editors hail his integrity, experience, and potential as a governor hopeful in 1872, noting his fiscal vigilance and plans for constitutional process reforms.
The Republican caucus chose General Harry White of Indiana as Speaker for 1871. A Princeton and University of Pittsburgh alumnus, White is a 36 year old lawyer with deep state ties and a storied Civil War record. He championed judiciary reform and supports district based judge elections to ensure year round court operation.
Contemporary papers hail Gen Harry White of Indiana as Speaker elect, citing integrity, vigilance, and decades of service. Editors praise his competence and insist the choice reflects trusted leadership for the state Senate.
A potpourri of candidate names appears with Mark and Richards of Potts town urged for State Senator by Republican supporters. Panuel Dougherty of Philadelphia named Democratic Governor candidate by Santay-Diapatea. Alexander Simpson touts for Congressional honors in the Fourth Philadelphia District. West Deawcrath County convention looms as re-nomination talk stirs. Green county heats up over Donley challenge amid factional discontent. Supporters vow to back nominees who win broad party trust.
Pennsylvania lawmakers approve joint resolutions praising Andrew Gregg Curtin, appointing him Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary to Russia for health restoration. Resolutions praise his service and pledge support from fellow citizens, with formal transmission to Curtin. Also notes pending church representation changes and a suffrage stance in Congress.
A jumble of 19th century dispatches reports Milford militia action against New York roughs after a prize fight, arrests, and train detentions. It cites a Albany State Council of Political Reform meeting opposing sectarian school funding, plus assorted political chatter on elections, judges, tariffs, and public finance.
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