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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1871

Page

4

The Democratic Catholic Riot in New York City

A historical attack piece arguing that the Democratic party enabled Irish Catholic influence in New York, accusing Tammany Hall and the Catholic church of vote buying, land grants, and sectarian schooling. It claims elections were rife with fraud, the draft riots caused destruction, and authorities failed to restrain Irish Catholic rioters.

New York City Democratic Party New York Tammany Society Catholic Church New City Congress of the United States Gov. Semour Orange Societies Orangemen Haun Pittsburgh

Catholic Provocation and Parades Stir City Tensions

Protestants of the city condemn Catholic dominance and demand equal rights for Orangemen to march without harassment. The piece accuses Democratic leaders of surrendering civil liberties to Irish Catholics and warns that timely action is needed to protect constitutional rights, invoking the saying a stitch in time saves nine.

Dirk Blot Orange Societies Hibernians Fenians Masons Odd Fellows Temperance

Judge Logan Seen as Right Man for District Bench

The adjourned court opened yesterday for an argument session with no jurors needed. Judge Logan has earned praise for his dignity, speed, and accuracy in handling matters, prompting support for his appointment to fill the vacancy. He is the Republican nominee for the district judge seat, facing Democrat Clark who campaigns beyond party lines. The Tenth Judicial District, comprising Indiana, Westmoreland, and Armstrong counties, is Republican overall, making Clark's path to victory hinge on substantial GOP support.

Logan BuMington Republican Party Judge Loeau Clark Tenth Indiana Westmoreland Armstrong

Temperance Committee backs temperance candidates for all offices

The Temperance State Central Committee met on the With Inst. and adopted a resolution urging friends of prohibition to seek nominations for all offices in the next elections. It calls for interrogating nominees about approving prohibitory legislation and voting accordingly. General Owens was unanimously elected treasurer.

Temperance State Central Committee Friends of Prohibition Commonwealth Owens

Views of the Press on the Irish Catholic Rebellion

A compilation of editorial views from multiple papers criticizing Irish Catholic influence in New York during parades and unrest. The selections condemn Tammany Hall and mob violence, praise lawfulness, and applaud Republican figures like Senator Harry White while noting reactions from various journals. The piece frames civil order, liberty, and national character against mob actions and sectarian pressure.

Philadelphia Tammany New York General Butler Party of Free People Hom Philadelphia Post Hall Cincinati Gazette Ian Journal of Commerce Dem Order Humanity Kelso Newark, N.J Courier New Jersey Chicago Anylaning Central Park Ireland New York City America

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