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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1870
Page
2
The paper states it will publish only communications praising a candidate's good record and deeds for Republican nominations, with a limit of half a column per piece. It will not run articles that vilify or misrepresent opponents and reserves editorial freedom on other content.
A writer laments home newspapers muting crime coverage to avoid juror bias while telegraphic reports from distant papers reveal full details. He blames paid attorneys and urges press freedom to chronicle events as they occur without yielding to influence.
Backers of Hon. James N. Tyner push his renomination in the 8th Congressional District as the favored ticket. The article notes that Massachusetts constabulary prosecutions last year ran up fines and costs well beyond receipts by several thousand dollars.
Wisconsin former governor Darkee died in Chicago on the morning of the 12th from pneumonia. The late official previously served as Utah governor before his Wisconsin term.
The report to the Governor details Jeffersonville's Indiana State Prison finances for the year. Receipts total 63 297.85 with convict labor 50 301.53 and state appropriations 7 500. Expenditures run 56 608.27 excluding debts and repairs, leaving a 2 250.79 excess. Not self sustaining due to old contracts and unproductive female labor. Total prisoners 721 with Marion County accounting for 77 and Tippecanoe 50. 47 life prisoners, 493 intemperate, 419 single, 276 married, and 4 divorced.
Judge Bedford of New York directs the Grand Jury to wield power fearlessly fairly and impartially to aid authorities in stopping daring and reckless criminals. He warns crime will not be punished with impunity and those who persist will face the stern letter of the law.
The strike among telegraph operators persists after Western Union disapproved the alleged grievance. Workers refuse to return to duty and instead focus on indicting newspapers over alleged mistreatment by the company. The outlook favors the company as strikes fail to pay.
Jesse D Bright now serves in the Kentucky Legislature and recently moved to alter the name of the Covington Lincoln Beneficent Association arguing the name Lincoln terrifies un principled men. The act to incorporate the group was pending.
The report shows 605,661 white children aged six to twenty one and 4,994 colored children. The total state school fund amounts to 8,350,368.69 dollars.
A proposed constitutional change at the Tennessee Constitutional Convention declares all male persons of proper age regardless of race or color as citizens eligible to hold office and grants suffrage to all male citizens 21 years old.
A large number of citizens sign at the post office urging Congress to abolish the ranking privilege. The privilege has been abused and become a nuisance according to supporters seeking reform.
A Monday night fire gutted Morrison’s Opera Hall in Indianapolis and damaged an adjoining building on Pearl Street. The audience escaped unharmed as firefighters blocked spread. losses reach about 225000, largely insured. The blaze, likely started by a defective flue, affected Messrs Alford Talbot & Co grocers Patterson Moore & Talbot draggists and J W Copeland millinery dealer premises.
The piece notes internal divisions within the State Democratic Party over repudiation as a national measure. It cites the Louisville Courier Journal endorsing repudiation and reports Dr. Curry of Jeffersonville mobilizing telegraph coverage from Indianapolis. The cost cited is $20, and the column questions the paper’s value and urges Curry to abandon the stance.
The Muncie Weekly Times expands to nine columns under Tom Brady as editor and publisher, with Delaware citizens expected to support him. Jay County Republican grows to seven columns, praised for prosperity and Father Jones. The Indiana Radical also enlarges, printed on new type, while Ike Julian shows bold progress and a refreshed appearance.
The article notes Reverdy Johnson plans a book detailing his reception at the Court of St James and his role as Andrew Johnson’s agent on Alabama claims. It also mentions a rivalry between Hardesty of the Anderson Herald and the Plain Dealer editor, with potential editorial clash or duel.
The Anderson Herald voices a call for public benches on street corners to aid those who loaf about town. The editor notes he always writes about what he needs most.
The President announces the reappointment of General Spooner to the United States Marshal for the District of Indiana. This formal appointment solidifies his role in enforcing federal law within the district.
A public speaker’s remark that God permits drunkenness drew shock and protest. The writer, a Christian, argues the comment misframes divine justice and risks misinforming a mixed audience. The note urges responsible speech and personal accountability to God.
The piece argues Washington DC as the field of advocates for women's enfranchisement. It notes the 7th Amendment would follow the 15th, reflecting a belief that national enactments originate there and that the idea is newly gaining traction.
The notice urges subscriptions to a Republican party aligned paper to support campaign efforts. It mentions subscriptions are received by the city postmaster as campaigns will soon open.
The Halifax Chronicle argues that Canada needs access to the U S market for lifeblood while Great Britain cannot supply enough cloth for children. It asserts that even a brave flag’s warmth cannot ease a barefoot winter for citizens.
Delegates from across the state gather in January to review a prosperous year. The treasury shows receipts over 34000 with about 12000 on hand. Rules exclude side-shows and unsafe displays while premiums foster corn and youth farming. The Hendricks and Howard societies are highlighted with library funds and a Western geological cabinet.
Elder Burgess of Indianapolis preached at the Christian Church urging preparation for death and praising healthy godliness. Rev. Howard drew large Sunday crowds at the Presbyterian Church amid talk of a new building. Rev. W R Kistler led Congregational worship with Psalm 79:13 as text. Rev. Paomas Williams of Brookville spoke at M E Church on doctrine and practical faith.
The February issue includes a first ball scene engraving favored by young ladies, colored fashions sheets with stylish designs, woodcut illustrations of costumes and bonnets, music titled I Wish That I Were Young Again, plus prose poetry and editorials. Published by Deacon and Peterson Philadelphia. Price $2.50 per year with engraving. multiple-copy rates listed.
George W. Childs of the Public Ledger has issued an almanac for gratuitous circulation to seventy two thousand subscribers. The specimen displays attractive typography and careful arrangement, intended to provide annually a fuller summary of useful data than standard sources offer.
Most Northern Indiana Republican papers favor B. W. Oakley of Fort Wayne for Treasurer of State. The writer states there is no objection.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh and offers a 3500 reward for an uncured case. The ad notes fifty cent price, each package yields a pint, and mail order from Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY. It also mentions Dr Pierce’s Alt. Ext. of Aopen Medical Discovery for coughs.
Readers report rowdy behavior by several boys and girls during a Methodist Church service at 51 EB Street. The disturbance led to a confrontation between John Lindley and sexton McGowan, with both sides injured after a trial before the mayor found Lindley provoked and McGowan pushed. Officials vow to use law to curb further interruptions.
The column lists varied local items from Indiana counties and towns including enforcement of liquor laws in New Albany, a revival in Merom Sullivan county, 55 county nomination candidates in Johnson, temperance and agriculture meetings scheduled for February, and 92 Marion county representatives referenced. It notes a savings bank in South Bend, grading on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway at Kendallville, a controversial marriage in Warsaw, railroad progress to Angels, leadership change at the Little House in Indianapolis, and numerous civic stats such as licenses, divorces, and cement production in Clark county.
A compilation of local editorials notes Gilbert Democrats want Dave Gooding to win a Congressional seat but fear voter support may fail. The Lawrenceburg Press mocks six shooters as poor advice for family safety while Indianapolis Sentinel editor calls Indianapolis rougher than Chicago. Rockville Republican cites a burglary at Harding & Bro. with a $319235 safe theft. John Musselman rents space in Logansport Journal to air his insanity-related imprisonment case.
The Kansas Senate approves the Fifteenth Amendment while New York City reports further failures. Beecher accepts a salary raise. A National Woman's Suffrage Convention is planned in Washington. Clapp defends his office from corruption charges. A Kansas House clerk becomes engrossing clerk. Gen. Miller of California is eyed as a Republican governor candidate. Ohio ratifies the Fifteenth Amendment by 19 to 18. Nebraska Gov. Baker calls an extra session on the amendment. Mississippi ratifies both the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. General Ames leads for the U.S. Senate. The Temperance Society urges nationwide simultaneous meetings for total abstinence. Democratic editors largely oppose corporal punishment in schools. The Lafayette Journal notes former whipping among boys has little effect.
The Journal begun in 1824 aims to expand resources and strengthen public confidence. It remains devoted to intelligent support of the Republican party and advocates measures to preserve national honor peace and prosperity under President Grant's Administration.
The notice touts the Weekly Journal as ideal for readers who want a weekly newspaper. It boasts a large format of forty-eight columns per issue and clear legible type, positioning the publication as a premier seasonally adapted periodical.
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