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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1871

Page

4

Grand Jury Indicts Tweed and Ring in New York

The New York Grand Jury returns indictments against Tweed and about twenty members of the ring for fraud and false claims against the county. Tweed, out on $9,000 bail, appeared pale and crestfallen in court, amid calls to prosecute political thieves nationwide. A harsh editorial tone urges punishment across parties.

New York City Alexis Doss Tweed Wmn. M. Tweed Board of Supervisors Connolly Mayor Hall Fisas Bio

Appointment of George H Williams as Attorney General

The long discussed resignation of Mr. Akerman of Georgia as Attorney General has occurred. Hon George H Williams of Oregon is named to fill the vacancy. He is about fifty, a New York native, former Iowa district judge, then Oregon Supreme Judge, senator from 1865 to 1871, on the Joint High Commission for Alabama claims, a jurist of noted ability and a steadfast Republican. The Philadelphia Press regards him as a broadly satisfactory choice and a popular official. Tax Prince of Wales was reported recovering, a widespread source of rejoicing. The Pennsylvania Legislature convenes on the final Tuesday of January 1872 and face a possible Senate organization delay without GOP control. A Georgia bill grants a wife action against liquor sellers to fund fines, provoking a quip about wives supporting families with dues. A Bradford county girl has finished a 5355-piece patchwork quilt in six years.

Akerman Georgia Geo. H. Williams Oregon Philadelphia Williams New York State Iowa Orego Territory United States Senate Judiciary Grant Joint High Commission Alabama Great Britain

London Times on Grant Message and Documents

The London Times editorial on Grant's Message and accompanying documents notes astonishment at U S production potential. It supports adopting the Treasury plan overall but urges Congress to reject subsidies for American built iron steamships and approves reforms including post office telegraphs savings banks and civil service overhaul.

London Times Grant The Times United States Zimes the Times Post Office Department Civil Service

Newspapers War on Adultery and Murder Food

The New York Tribute denounces sensational journalism feeding public appetite for private scandal. It argues readers seek lurid details of famous lives, but many prefer higher-minded reading and caution against corrupting youth. The piece also notes political dispatches and congressional reapportionment discussions, plus treasury investigations finding no major losses beyond known defalcations.

N. Y Jenkins

Court Proceedings and Grand Jury Findings Reported

The record shows multiple liquor selling guilty pleas with fines and costs. Indictments include larceny and assault cases with true bills and not true bills. A long list of presidents judges and sheriffs with service years is noted, followed by a listing of goods like tweeds and broad goods at the Company Store.

Commonwealth Vn A. R. Mott Same Joseph Anderson Mary Pounds John Brown Thomas Reid David Wheeler

Local stores tout cheap boots and clothing deals

Cunningham Bros and McAllaster's advertise the cheapest boots shoes and fur garments while Brithart Co and Brilliant et al offer poultry produce cash prices. Loughry and Sutton promote ready made clothing and overcoats with low prices. 1871 notices urge buyers to act for buckwheat flour and December delivery.

Loughry & Sutton

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