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Kokomo Journal

Location

Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1870

Page

2

Daugherty Denied Bail in State v Daugherty Case

The Tipton proceeding before Judge Garver concluded with a ruling not to admit Daugherty to bail. State counsel Col Murray C N Pollard Col Richmond and J W Kern opposed bail. defense represented by T A Hendricks J W Gordon and John Green. Judge reserved decision then denied bail, keeping the prisoner jailed until October term. Citizens filled the courtroom to hear the evidence and arguments.

Daugherty Tipton Garver Col. Murray C. N. Pollard Col. Richmond J. W. Kern T. A. Hendricks J. W. Gordon John Green

Carroll Republicans Refuse to Ratify Howard County Nomination

In Delphi the Carroll county Republican convention rejects Howard county’s action on the Senatorial race and calls for a joint county convention to nominate a single candidate. Howard county will attend the convention, and the key question is whether Carroll will unit or split its vote between candidates, with no clear guidance issued yet.

Carroll County Delphi Howard County

Public desire for calm politics over demagogues reaches new low

The text reflects widespread voter disillusionment with politics and a preference for silence over sensational leadership. It predicts a period free from "pot-house politicians" and urges the public to ignore rivals trying to provoke action.

Democrats hold congressional convention in city on 22d

The Democrats will likely convene their congressional convention in the city on the 22d of July with a suggestion to elect Washington as president of the gathering.

Van Washington

Anniversary Celebration At Greentown Lodge Marked Growth

Greentown Lodge of 1. C. F. celebrated its first anniversary with members and guests gathering in a grove. Rev. Kistler gave an address praising the order, followed by a picnic, short speeches, and benediction. The lodge grew from six to twenty two charter members and maintains solid finances.

Greentown Lodge Kistler Tom Jay Dr. Scott Jonathan Covall Howard

Commendable Improvements on East Sycamore Lot

Mr. J. B. Foster has enhanced his East Sycamore lot with a front stone wall and finished back grading, making it one of the finest city plots though buildings are planned later. Jack is a go ahead fellow and would make a capital husband. any young lady might feel proud of the home he will soon build.

J. B. Foster East Sycamore Jack

Williams Heads 10th District Convention Nomination

The Republicans of the 10th District met in convention on Thursday of last week and on the first ballot nominated Hon. W. Williams with 153 votes. All other candidates totaled 17. An Independent machine backed Gen. Haskell as bolter candidate. Williams expected to win office again with a strong majority.

Hon. W. Williams Gen. Haskell Bolters Billy Williams

State Normal School Ad Preview

A well printed pamphlet from the Indiana State Normal School is noted with plans for a full notice next week. Prof. Hopkins and assistants are committed to establishing a first class educational institution as the next term opens in September.

State Normal School Indiana State Normal School Hopkins

Tipton Times Debate Over Saloons Sparks Dialogue

In a pointed exchange, Kern states there are no saloons while two operate publicly. The discussion questions truth and local morals as Brady challenges the claim and hints at rumors about sidewalks and guarded tales.

Kern John Tipton Tipton Times the Times Brady

Indiana Territory Veteran John Walla Dies at 108

John Walla, an African American man aged 108, died near Terre Haute on Saturday. Born before Indiana statehood, he was sold three times in the territory and finally returned to the Indiana Territory after time in North Carolina, and he fought in the Tippecanoe battle. The whisky tax revenue exceeded 52 million last year under Johnson’s administration, up by 40 million due to stricter collection rather than greater manufacture.

John Walla Terre Haute Indiana North Carolina Indiana Territory Tippecarrie Johnson

Republican Central Committee Faces Senatorial Decision

The county Republican Central Committee is under scrutiny for its next move on the Senatorial matter with questions rising daily. Observers await how the group will proceed and whether a formal stance will be announced.

Indy's Week of Accidents Linked to Carelessness

The Indianapolis dailies filled the past week with accident accounts attributed to carelessness, detailing multiple incidents and highlighting preventable causes across the city.

Indianapolis

Texas Builds Rail Network Expanding Over 500 Miles

Texas increases rail development with more than 500 miles currently in place and plans to extend the network further. The expansion highlights statewide investment in transportation infrastructure and economic growth.

Texas

Old Citizen Joseph D. Sharp Dies in County

Sunday morning reports tell of the death of Joseph D. Sharp a long time county resident found dead in his bed Saturday night. He cleared a tiee farm south of the city built a fine home and raised a large family. Burial Monday with Masonic fraternity and many citizens in attendance.

Joseph D. Sharp Masonic Fraternity

Rumor and crime tales surface in local column

A city paper weighs rumors and publishes a warning that truth will come. A New Albany man seized a three year old, attempting to take him for harm before the child was rescued. A second raid uprooted the boy but left him unharmed. Editors at a convention praised Republican editors as clever. A Goshen man climbed the Court House tower on his head, a feat echoed by a similar act from the past.

New Albany Goshen Perkins Court House Tower Democrat Stephen Stutsman Court House Inpian Arouls, Inc John D. Caton St. Louis Missouri Str Cincinnati United States Washington City Mississippi Indiana C. Coxnap Baken

Supreme Court vote rights for Dayton Soldiers Home inmates

Ohio Supreme Court rules inmates of Dayton Soldiers Home cannot vote, an outcome the writer denounces as an affront to republican ideals. The piece also notes harvests in New Albany and Floyd County, a train theft case, and social commentary on hoops and Dickens earnings.

Supreme Court of Ohio Dayton

Those Arrests and the Green Town Controversy

A readers letter from Green town friends of officers accuses unwarranted conduct in last week’s arrests of fishermen. They say no one was summoned with the officers and only one man was taken. Seagraves read part of the warrant. the rest was unclear to the Justice. The piece notes wild guesses about the author and urges calm, claiming an innocent man is being harmed.

Greentown Seagraves

Festival at Albright's Chapel celebrates cake voting

A Saturday festival at Albright's Chapel drew a large crowd and raised about $50. Cakes were won by Miss Blanch, Miss Moore, and editor John W. Kern in playful contests. The event sparked a tongue in cheek debate and a remark against the 16th Amendment.

Miss Henderson Miss Blanch Miss Moore Jenny Albright Miss A City Papers John W. Kern Mr. K

Bumpology and a Humble Root Doctor Scandal

A self styled head examiner Dr J Wilkison visited a well known citizen claiming links to Dr Everts of the Insane Asylum and boasting of Orpheus poetry inspiration He described himself as a root and herb doctor and sought a site to practice a catnap tea system of medicine The writer condemns the man and jokes about his current home and reception.

Everts Insane Asylum Orpheus Catnap Tea” System of Physic. He Gave His Name As Dr. J. Wilkison

Fashionable Hooped Skirts Described In Brief

The write up notes very small nearly straight hooped skirts with a small bustle at the back. It also states the state will likely gain twelve Representatives in Congress after the present census.

Congress

Missionary Society forms in Kokomo with women’s pledge

Report from Kokomo in 1870 details the creation of a Women’s Christian Association replacing the Ladies Union Missionary Society. Officers include Emma E. Dixon president and Mary Armstrong vice president. Members plan to aid charity cases and reform wayward women while urging virtue and obedience.

Women’s Christian Association Emma E. Dixon Mary Armstrong Amanda Evans Anna Baker Jane Gause Mariah A. Leach Ladies Union Missionary Society Indianapolis Sarah J. Smith Richmond Henry Weston Christian Sisters Kokomo

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