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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1870
Page
2
Cadetship vote ends purifying farce in Congress
The House acquitted Butler of Tennessee on cadetship corruption charges on the seventeenth of Marcel. The piece condemns Whittemore and Stolladay for resignations and attacks Packard, Julian, Cessna, Covode, and McCrary for dodging accountability. It likens the episode to Andrew Johnson’s rise and Davis’s pardon, calling the affair humiliating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel
Butler
Tennessee
Beir
Whittemore
Stolladay
Hif
Packard
Ju-lian
Indiana
Cessna
Covode
Pennsylvania
GW. McCrary
Town
George
Galladay
Taxes and tariff shifts spark debate on luxury goods
The Ways and Means panel backs tax cuts, targeting watches pianos billiard tables and similar luxuries rather than industry. The discussion recalls 1842 duties while Conkling’s election fraud bill moves through the Senate amid calls for policy change and Tarkington’s support for the new paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Ways and Means
Daniel Vorhees Delivers Annihilating Morton Speech
Daniel Vorhees spoke on Thursday night at the Academy of Afusi in Indianapolis. He presented a prepared manuscript campaign document that failed to elicit applause and left the audience, largely Unionists, unmoved. The article hints at his connections with the Sons of Liberty and other Confederate sympathizers while asserting Morton still lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Afusi
Indianapolis
Daniel Vorhees
Indiana
Morton
Daniel
Frank C. Blair
Sons of Liberty
Valandigham
Clifton Trouse
Canada
War Claims final adjudication settles Morgan raid funds
The Baker commission’s findings on Morgan raid claims are upheld by Washington authorities. The Auditor’s attempt to review vouchers was overruled by the Attorney General, confirming about 481000 dollars due to the State, to be paid soon. This likely ends state claims against the federal government for this matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Baker
Washington
Auditor of Accounts
Petition Against Cullom Bill Sparks Mormon Protest
A lengthy petition to Congress argues the Cullom bill targets Latter Day Saints by denying a plural marriage practice they deem part of their revealed religion. The text claims bigamy is intrinsic to the faith and urges government action to crush the crime and the church itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
kay'The
Congress
Mormon Church
North Indiana M E Conference to convene with Kokomo attendance
In Kokomo a large crowd is expected as the North Indiana M E Conference gathers next week. Rev W M Beamer has served the city for two years and remains a popular outsider but district placement could shift sentiment. Voters in Kosciusko County on the 28th approved a two percent tax to finance rail construction linking Warsaw Goshen White Pigeon to Grand Rapids and Lake Superior, a route that would connect Cincinnati and Charlestown, D C with the Copper regions and the Atlantic, prompting questions about Indianapolis and the P J R R connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tLe
North Indiana
M. E
Kokomo
W. M. Beamer
Bro. B
Rey Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Goshen
Cincinnati
Lexington
Charleston
D.C
Atlantic
Indianapolis
Waherras
Davis Ditching Association
Clinton County
Indiana
Howard County
Thomas J. Cason
24Th Judicial District of
Clinton Common Pleas Court
Morrison & Palmer, Atty's
Willis Blanch and Wildman Lead County Excursion to Clay Coal Region
Hon Willis Blanch and J A Wildman led a county excursion to the Clay County coal region this week visiting mines and local sights. The delegates traveled by train and were welcomed by regional officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear
Willis Blanch
J. A. ‘Wildman
Clay County
Fire at Southern Penitentiary in Jeffersonville
A Sunday fire at the Jeffersonville Penitentiary destroyed an isolation cell block, one inmate Isaac Roberts died, others escaped or were saved. Fire crews from Jeffersonville and Louisville kept the blaze from the main building, with state losses around $20,000. Prison population listed as 385, and most displaced inmates were sheltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville Penitentiary
Isaac Roberts
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Mrs Binns dies from wound in husband case
Mrs Binns of Russiaville died last week from the wound her husband allegedly inflicted. A post mortem by Dr Armstrong and colleagues confirmed the wound as the cause. Binns remains jailed awaiting trial, now postponed to the next Circuit Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binns
Russiaville
Armstrong
Honiday
Gifford
Texas Congress member Conner heckled in a row with Butler and Shanks
The Texas congressman Conner, described as a carpetbagger with various ties in Hamilton County, caused a scene after being sworn in. He defended himself by claiming Butler was suited for a low comedian and Shanks was angry because his father opposed his congressional bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Conner
Texas
Hamilton County
Ben Butler
Conner
Butler
Shanks
Congress
Vigorous fund drive planned for Asbury University in Putnam
A subscription paper circulated in Putnam County seeks to raise twenty thousand dollars for Asbury University. Green Castle township subscribers pledge one percent of property value and outside townships pledge half a percent. Subscriptions become binding only if fifteen thousand dollars is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Asbury University
Greencastle Township
Housing shortage sparks call for new rental developments
The city faces strong demand for rentals with daily applications and insufficient supply. It is urged that investors build many neat and comfortable dwellings as rents are high and yield attractive returns on invested capital.
Local trader vows cash in advance after scam losses
Baker of the Whitley Commercial complains of losing over 3000 by eastern culions and swears not to accept more eastern advertisements unless one quarter is paid in advance. Give em fits John they are into us a few Scads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar Baker
Whitley
John
Plowings and Garden Work Highlighted for Summer Readership
A local editor urges readers to prepare yards and outbuildings, embrace sanitation, and use disinfectants now. The message promises reader interest for the next three weeks as summer enjoyment approaches.
Resolution Introduced In Congress For Women’s Suffrage
Serialii reports a resolution in Congress proposing adoption of the 16th Amendment to permit women to vote. The measure has few supporters and little momentum at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Warsaw minister threatens with hellish shake claims
A Warsaw minister voices a bold threat to shake hell out of that place. The exchange notes heavy crops expected, large returns but small profits, and mentions possible false prophets in a tense prelude to conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Furz Wayne Gazszté
Mhaybe
Turpon Assigned to Tarkingtor After Paper Receipt
Turpon will have Tarkingtor under his charge once his paper is issued. Kern will delegate duties to Turpon as his time is largely consumed by his parp and he is compelled to neglect Eli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turpon
Kern
Tarkingtor
Eli
Quaker vote claim questioned in Winchester dispatch
Randolph, writing for the Fort Wayne Gazette from Winchester, disputes a Quaker voting claim in Herry and Randolph Counties. The piece accuses a Quaker of forging documents and ridicules the notion of Quakers being used as political tools by designers of campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Fort Wayne
Normal School Opens Strongly and Seeks Support
The Normal School began last Wednesday with Prof. Hopkins and assistants present and many new distant students arriving. Next week the primary department will open under capable teachers as the community is urged to support the institution. Also advertised is Life in Utah or the Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism by J. H. Beadle, available by subscription via the National Publishing Company, with agents sought in the county. The piece recalls the belief that backbone is essential to independence and cites a Sardina district minister who refused to baptize a child named Vallandigham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Utah
J. H. Beadle
Salt Lake
Great West
National Publishing Company
Cincinnati
Azx
Sardina
Ohio
Vallandigham
The Sun Weekly Paper Starts in Indianapolis
The Sun is described as a new weekly in Indianapolis and viewed as a promising but short lived venture. The writer notes Indianapolis as a thriving origin for ambitious papers and jokes that future issues may be named the Cloud if this one dwindles quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indian Affairs Bill Pushed by Kitch in House
Report notes a Nevada congressman’s bill to regulate Indian affairs aims to protect both Indians and settlers without land grabs. It is praised as practical and statesmanlike. Also mentions the disbanding of the American Anti Slavery Society in Apollo Hall New York and other brief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Kitch
Nevada
Quiet Election Round in Evansville Demonstrates Racial Tension
The Evansville Democracy claimed blacks should not vote yet on election day a Black citizen stood beside a white ally and deposited a ballot, showing turnout despite prior resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Crowded week yields several strong articles
A roundup notes multiple solid stories this week across topics, highlighting notable events, people, and local happenings. Writers deliver with varied perspectives and timely details.
Robbers Enter Home Near Birakels Village
On Tuesday night two robbers attacked Mr Bernard who lives south of the village by birakels, took about $45, and fled. Neighbors found him and released him next morning. They warned of a planned attack on Peter Ter steps but did not act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Birakels
Mr. B
Peter Ter
Treasury Statement March balance and receipts
The State Treasury shows March balance on hand of 178 245 12, receipts during March 102 557 24 totaling 280 803 86, disbursements 55 120 69, leaving balance April 1 of 1 225 671 50. In political items, Julian appears likely defeated for the 4th District nomination as Wilson’s Convention lead grows to two or two and a half votes. A Browns town Jackson county Democratic Convention fight left Bligh accused of murder after stabbing Bryant. Bligh’s fate rests on self defense, with possible acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
State Treasury
Julian
Wilson
Indianapolis Journal
Brownstown
Jackson County
Bryant
Bligh
Republican sweep across Cincinnati and Ohio elections
Cincinnati and Ohio voters favored Republicans with a Bible Party school majority in Cincinnati and Republican gains in Columbia and Dayton. Pecks’ congressional win in Toledo surpassed 2,000, while New York and Connecticut outcomes show mixed results as storms affect turnout and estimates shift toward Democratic control of state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Bible Party
Columbia
Ohio
Council
Dayton
Toledo
Peck
Congress
New York
Times
Hartford
Senate
Jewell
Ag the Tribune
Connecticut
Michigan
Royalisanéa
Adrian
Porturon
Gt Ladithg
Saginaw City
Ann
Arbir
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kokomo Journal
Pershing & Montgomery
Priday
Conkling
Senate of
United States
Congress of the
Tarkington
Giamercrat
Yeading
Southern Penitentiary
J. M. Leeds
Richmond
Leeds
The
Muncio
Einner
Monticello
Gut
Telel
Prairie Store
Simon Stern
East Side Public Square
Tee & Gordon
Lee & Gordon
Liverpool
Wieiby
Do Lee & Gordon
Haaae & Gordon
Caask
Frtonset
Cerner
Jacob Dotterer
Howard-Canrity
George J. Dotterer
Ixptana
Howard
Henry
Charles TY. Henry
Brouse & Granger
Charles R Henry
Howard Chrcutt
Ie Court
Amiy
Han Rubottom
the Elephant Shoe Store
J. Steward & Son
Shoee
Cronke Aru Vales
Coatz & Teague
Main St
Court House
W. R. Kistler & CO
Ind
State Normal School
M. B Hopkins
A. C. Hopkins
J. L Hopkins
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