Democratic Convention Sparks in Howard County
The July Democratic gathering in Kokomo sees delegates from Howard County and surrounding districts. Charles Laselle and Will Moreau vie for nomination, with Moreau ultimately chosen after a lively exchange. Jas. Trissell and J. W. Robinson named for key offices as Republicans plan August delegate meetings.
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Howard
Armstrong's Hall
Bell
Smith
Rob
R. G
Loughridge
Peru Sentinel
J. Mack
Madison
M.D
Rains
Will. C. Moreau
Charles Laselle
Cass
Henderson
Moreau
George Faulkner
George
Charley Laselle
Buncomb
Hamilton
Turpen and the Tipton Slasher in a Street Fight
Rumors spread that Kokomo editor Turpen of the Radical Democrat clashed with supporters in Tipton. A scuffle led to a black eye for Turpen, who claimed assault and injury while defending Democratic views. The event ends with praise for press honor and a retreat by the combatants.
Moreau Campaign Notes and Dishonorable Officers Named
Democratic readers are shown a personal sketch of congressional candidate Captain Will C. Moreau. The Cumberland lists officers dishonorably dismissed from service, including Captain Wa. C. Mongac of the 3d Indiana Cavalry for resignation under charges of fraud and conduct unbecoming an officer, with further notes by Maj. General Thomas’s command.
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Cumberland, Chatanooga, Tenn
Genegan Oubers
Wa. C. Mongac
Indiana Cavalry
Thomas
Wa. D. Warppue
Wa. M. Michat
Newspapers Run Extra Trains To Dayton Indianapolis
The Cincinnati Enquirer and Commercial sent extra trains to Dayton and Indianapolis to distribute Sunday editions. The Enquirer also ran an extra to Lafayette. The note questions whether such enterprise will pay off.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Commercial
Dayton
Indianapolis
The
Enquirer
Lafayette
Kern Seeks to Swap Howard County Vote for Major Moreau
In the record of nomination events Kern comments on Moreau, stating his army record is poor before nomination and later expressing a desire to change Howard County’s vote to the gallant Major Will C. Moreau.
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Kern
Moreau
Howard County
Will. C. Moreau
Armstrong Mentioned as Possible Candidate by Ad
The text notes a friend named A. F. Armstrong discussed as a probable candidate, though the specific office is not learned. Ad is described as a good fellow and could be supported for any office from Governor downward if he were a Republican.
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A. F. Armstrong
Down
Senator Hendricks at Patton speech draws sparing crowd
Senator Hendricks appeared in Patton last week where he spoke to Morean constituents but did not address the audience, as people reportedly did not want to hear him.
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Senator Hendricks
Morean
Moresa
No Battles Yet The War In Europe Looms
Readers await the start of a general engagement as large armies maneuver and complications unfold. Britain edges toward involvement and a broader war seems possible. Predictions say the next ten days may decide between diplomacy and arms, with the United States watching.
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Europe
Great Britain
United States
Democratic Convention Endorses Platform Plank on Morals
A report on the Democratic Convention last Friday notes adoption of the party platform with a plank opposing legislative regulation of moral ideas and amusements. The piece argues the plank targets liquor and vice but may cost votes, labeling it a strategic misstep.
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Moreau
Dry up the fountains of drunkenness in our city
The Democrats lament the many young men intoxicated and ask where they obtain whisky. They note dealers ignore laws against selling to minors and urge good citizens to unite to enforce a dry up effort.
Editor Stephenson Figures in Party Conventions
Noblesville editor Stephenson, named by Republicans last spring, now appears in Democratic Conventions. He refused to pledge support to party nominees when asked last week, prompting questions about party strategy and urges to defeat what the article calls a low trickster.
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D.ck. Stephenson
Noblesville
Pollard Denied Nomination in Convention Fight
Pollard pressed to avoid the nomination last Friday as he acted the role of Seymour while John W. Kern portrayed Valandigham. Kern delivered Clema's speech and Pollard, by silence, signified assent to the declamation, becoming the forced candidate.
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Pollard
Seymour
John W. Kern
Valandigham
John
Court seating sparks partisan clash over Miller case
A court removed Miller a Democrat and seated C. S. Hance a colored Republican as juror. The choice distressed Miller and delighted Hance, highlighting tensions under the Fifteenth Amendment and drawing complaints from Democratic ranks.
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Crue
Miller
C. S. Hance
Hance
Swindle Warning Over Star Spangled Banner Letter
A New Hampshire paper warns readers that the Star Spangled Banner is a swindle and money sent will not be heard from again. One victim reported the scam recently and readers are urged not to nibble at the bait.
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New Hampshire
Omaha to New York Railway Plan Gains Momentum
Indications point to a tangible railway project from Omaha to New York via Fort Wayne. Fixk, Goold & Co. lead the venture, and a direct line is anticipated to be built.
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Omaha
New Yok
Ft. Wayne
Fixk, Goold & Co
Eli Tarkington for Legislature Dominates in County
The record shows Eli Tarkington remains a Democratic candidate for the Legislature with strong county support. It notes he would likely attract more votes than Will Moreau for Congress, and asserts voters would favor Tarkington over Moreau if they ran for the same office.
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Eli Tarkington
Will Moreau
Congress
Eli
Local Politics Touch on Morea and Crosley Firm names
In Hamilton County discussions the Democracy party avoids targeting Morea and Ilo Crosley & Co appears as a notable local mention.
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Hamilton County
Morea
Frank Trissell
Crosley & Co
Editor's Voice Sparks Brief Editorial Tale
A fragmented editorial note hints at political divides and a chatty newsroom routine as the Democrat party is described with terseness and the editor in chief remains unaffected by lengthy sermons.
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Democrat
Teva Tz
Sickening Light After Benzine Drunkenness in City
On Monday afternoon Dan Holler and his wife and daughter visited the city. After drinking benzine he became drunk in a saloon where two men pursued him. The wife and daughter pleaded as he left with them, and the saloon keeper is blamed for aiding his downfall. The family drove away in a buggy, the wife at the reins.
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Dan
Holler
Dansignor
Jail Escape Plot Exposed After Release
A prisoner released by city authorities on Monday revealed inmates in the jail had dug a hole beneath the floor and under the wall to escape. Investigations confirmed the claim, showing two weeks of digging and dirt hid under beds. Call for jailers to inspect quarters regularly to prevent such schemes.
European money market braces for year-end strain
The article notes potential stringency in Europe’s money market as year-end approaches with large loan applications abroad. It cites France and Prussia as war demands, plus hefty sums from Egypt, Spain, Peru, Uruguay, Roumania, and Italy. A weak crop outlook and labor diversion may amplify financial stress.
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France
Prussia
Spain
Garrigus Opens Law Office in Brouse’s Block
In this column the law card of M. Garrigus appears. He is ready for business and well known to Howard citizens across the county. A Howard pioneer, he now operates from an office in Brouse's block on the east side of the public square, behind the back room stairway to the Journal News room.
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M. Garrigus
Howard
Brouse
Journal News
Opposition to Williams nomination subsides in Republican ranks
A small group of dissenting Republicans led by Myers of the Kendallville Standard oppose Hon. William Williams, but their effort wanes as Brevet General Hascall retreats to retirement, effectively ending the dispute.
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William Williams
Myers
Kendallville Standard
Hascall
Bible distribution drive notes South Bend families lacking scriptures
A Bible agent visited South Bend and found 137 families without a scripture copy and 61 refused to accept one. The report notes the city lies near Notre Dame, a Catholic institution.
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South Bend
Nortre Dame
Notice of News Room Opening by Garri gus, Esquire
In connection with M Garri gus Esquire we have fitted up the rooms hear our news room as a place to receive patrons and transact any business connected with this paper. We invite friends to call and see us when they have leisure moments to spare.
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M. Garrigus
Street Railway in Warsaw Taken Up After Long Break
A Warsaw street railway line has been dismantled after more than a year of inactivity. Officials report the service will be replaced or restored through new plans, with works affecting local transit.
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Warsaw
Besa
Omer
Missionary Society Examines Child Training And Orphans' Home
The Woman’s Christian Association met at Dr. Davie’s residence on the seventh day last, discussing missionary labor, training deficiencies, and the need for an Orphans’ Home near the city. They urged broad cooperation from citizens and planned reports and a next meeting at N. Dixon’s on the sixth day of the next month.
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Christ
Peter
N. Dixon
Jane Gavusee
Cor
Senatorial Question Letter from Kokomo Republicans
A 1870s Kokomo Indiana letter from W R B Kistler proposes a three man per side plus two delegates compromise to decide the Howard County Republican senatorial vote. He urges Dr Darnall Samuel Woody to select candidates and pledges to abide by the committee’s decision.
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Kokomo Ind
J. M Darnall
Samuel Woody
Republican Party
Burlington
Darnall
Woody
Myself
Howard County
W. RB. Kistler
Letter Excerpt from Roxomo Reflects Republican Harmony Views
A July 22 1870 correspondence from Roxomo quotes W R Kistier urging harmony to secure Republican district triumph. The writer agrees on unity but rejects the proposed plan, citing differences over strategic approaches and a contested concept of immediate action. The fragment mentions Barling and an allotment proposal linked to the convention.
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Barling
Convention proposal on senatorial district nominations
J M Darnall argues for a fair district convention to select a senatorial candidate. He warns against unit voting by counties and against flawed suppositions about county preeminence. He believes equal voice for Republicans across the district will prevent trouble and ensure a proper nomination.
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Nto
J. M. Darnall
Letter on Howard County Republican senatorial plan in 1870
Howard County Indiana July 23 1870. W R Kieller replies to a letter urging consolidation of the Howard Carroll county vote for a single candidate at the Burlington convention. The writer objects to a formal committee nominating a candidate, arguing voters’ representations should lead, favoring party unity, good faith among counties, and opposition to one man power while pledging support to the convention nominee.
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Burlington
Howard County
Republican Party
Carroll County
Carroll
Reap
Darnall
Notios
Hardy apple from Brooke County described by Warder and others
An old Brooke County apple tree, possibly seedling, dates from 1804 and remains vigorous yielding 8 to 12 barrels yearly. It is praised for hardiness, non splitting branches, and reliable fruiting despite two poor seasons. Dr. Warder extols its flavor, texture, and storability from December to March.
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Grimes
Marshall
Massilon
Ohio
John A Warder
Soil Preparation Key to Wheat Yields, Observes Farmer
The article discusses wheat as a staple and stresses soil preparation as crucial to good yields. It cites Tull’s historic advocacy for deep pulverization, notes seasons climate and soil influence outcomes, and urges breaking ground to great depths for best crops.
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One Tull
England
Make Gardening Cheerful and Thorough in the Kitchen Garden
The article urges roiling fields into spring readiness for wheat and weeds to be cleared from the kitchen garden. It suggests inviting the whole family to an after supper work session to weed and clean the garden, turning labor into a pleasant frolic. It also notes cucumbers for pickling from Brown & Templin delivered citywide.
How Farmers Save Money
Farmers save money by reading papers and keeping farm accounts. They repair tools on time, avoid buying unnecessary cheap items, keep fences sound, prevent cattle from grazing in wrong areas, and test new ideas in small ways. They plant fruit trees well, provide shelter and good food for stock, remove unsound material, and monitor ads to learn cost-saving opportunities. The best farmers attend to small details and earn money with prudent use.
Abolish Bad Luck As A Phrase In Agriculture
The article argues that so called bad luck in farming results from poor management. It cites corn, lamb, and cattle losses tied to late planting, raw manure, moldy feed, and improper nutrition. It warns that conditions blamed on luck reflect human neglect and bad practices.
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Pershing
Montcomery
ED Tors
ORS
Kokomo
Howard Pty
J. W. Robinson
Tipton
Pol
Ns Trissell
Robinson
Turpen
Three
Mentors du Combat
Radical Democrat
Marshal Duke
Findling
Fiteout
L. J. Templin
Golden Pippin
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