Kokomo Journal Front Page March 28
The heard headline edition from Pershing Montgomery editors presents the Kokomo Journal issue dated Friday March 28. This brief note marks publication with the paper’s imprint and date.
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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1870
Page
2
Voters urged to express support for candidates in other districts
The article argues that voters should freely advocate for suitable candidates beyond their own district. It defends speaking out as an American right and warns against selfish restraint that could weaken national representation and maintain the government’s perpetuity through citizen participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Indiana
The Ditch Question and Political Posturing
The piece argues against claims the Republicans will assume the Wabash and Erie canal debt and plunge Indiana into three million in new costs. It condemns opposition tactics as folly and warns that alleging a corrupt next legislature reflects weakness that could backfire on those opposing the current party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party
Wabash and Erie Canal
Tensions Rise Over Canadian Fishing Licenses
The piece notes possible trouble with Canada over American fishing licenses for the next season. Authorities may reject US applications and bar non Canadians, risking strained ties. It also criticizes Whittemore’s bid for reelection in South Carolina and the strong opposition he faces amid controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
John Bull
Dog scalp bounty sparks sausage price claim
The Hamilton County Register reports a man proposes a bounty for dog scalps. He argues the measure would raise sausage prices, implying impact on meat costs. The remark targets Conklin and ties policy to food pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County Register
Conklin
Republicans urged to rally for honest county ticket
In the final pre election message Republicans of Howard County are urged to support a strong, honest ticket and resist slander. The write up warns against unscrupulous candidates and stresses voting for personal friends who are capable and industrious to secure victory and honor for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Policy criticism of government treatment of Indians and Piegan slaughter
The writer condemns federal policy toward Indians, denounces the Piegan massacre, and argues against killing women and children. Gen Sully reports 173 Indians killed with only 33 men among them. The Interior Secretary suggests feeding adults over overrunning them, calling for a new humane policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Secretary of the Interior
Missouri Senate Backs Bible Reading in Schools Amendment Failures
The Missouri Senate adopts a constitutional amendment restricting public funds for secular education while an amendment allowing Bible reading in public schools is nearly voted down. The text questions the missionaries and urges them to address the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Senate
Drooping Times Hint at Candidate Struggles
A local reference notes drooping jaws and the start of campaign activity. One candidate confessed inability to win but plans to stay on the track to hinder another. Dropping time closes next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarge
Decatur Lugle
Howard Democrats On War Path Invade On The 26th
The Democrate of Howard announce a renewed campaign drive described as a war path with a planned action on the 26th. They promise a strong showing and a decisive push against opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Illustrious Hopeful Portrait of a Future President
The article sketches a sixteen to eighteen year old boy as a future president in illustrated form. He is diligent and capable with hands on work like rail splitting and maple sugar making, avoiding leisure and vanity. It argues mind and labor build character and wealth. A Tay lor township house fire was prevented by prompt canvassers seeking signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Enery
Taylor Township
Campaign canvassers pressed on amid stormy Tuesday
The storm on Tuesday interrupted door to door efforts of candidates campaigning for the coming election. Undeterred, they continued their outreach despite heavy rain and winds.
Captain Hall seeks 100000 for Arctic expedition
Captain Hall the Arctic explorer appears before Congress requesting an appropriation of 100000 to outfit a search for the North Pole. He questions the need to pursue more land while Bill Seward has supposedly left the real estate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Hall
Congress
North Pole
Bill Seward
Howard County news and editor shifts spark countywide chatter
The paper seeks Howard County news from across the county as editor changes ripple through Indianapolis politics. Mentioned are candidate Garrigus, a young voter from 21, and Jim Davis campaigning for David Rush, a Black candidate, with doubts about Rush’s ticket. The Muncie Times cites a delayed edition due to damaged forms, noting Tom Brady’s restraint from cursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strance
Muncie
Tom
Brady
Caldwell Joins Publication Partnership With Northwestern Farmer
D. E. Caldwell editor of the Lebanon Pioneer becomes a partner in publishing the Northwestern Farmer. The change is expected to benefit the latter paper significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yea
D. E. Caldwell
The
Lebanon
Congressional fight in the Fourth District heats up
The Fourth District contest grows tense as outsiders mingle with insiders, creating friction within one faction and heightening the political spectacle.
Tipton Editor Turns Grapes Merchant
Jap Turpen formerly editor of the Tipton Times has entered the grape trade after years in the warehouse business storing large quantities of bad whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
te.Jap
Turpen
Tipton Times
Police Visit Suggested to Quell Post Office Mails Nuisance
A critic urges that officers visit the post office when mails arrive to keep a crowd of disruptive youths quiet. The speaker calls them a public nuisance and recommends police presence to restore order.
Kokomo High School Prospects At Normal Building
Prof. Hopkins from Ladoga met Normal Trustees at several sessions and secured possession of the Normal Building with plans to open a first class high school. Timing of opening not advised. Citizens recall a drunken street scene last Saturday as police pursued a rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Ladoga
Board of Commissioners
Republicans Vote Tomorrow On Principles Re-published
The notice urges Republican voters to cast ballots for men aligned with the paper’s platform of principles. It directs readers to read the resolutions on the first page and to align their actions politically with them while voting the next day.
Democratic Nonsense and Election Rumors Stir Indiana
The piece targets Democratic voters and mentions a racist slur about Kokomo residents. It alleges immigrants and amendments will lead to voting trends. It notes a Democratic negro voting pattern in Taylor township and comments on northern Indiana Democratic papers apologizing for a scandal. It also reports a local hotel lease and a political figure thanking for documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Evans opens school in Kokomo hall
Mrs Evans respectfully informs Kokomo citizens she will open a school in the pleasant Friends hall over Coate and Teague's store on Monday March 28. Terms are 374 cents per week payable monthly. Pupils should begin at the opening of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Kokomo
Friends
Coate & Teague
Card sparked misinterpretation in Tribune editorial stance
Creeked March 17 1870 letter clarifies that the sporting agent of the Journal is not editors and condemns the card as a hasty jab. The author states editors are not responsible for employer opinions and expects no voting impact tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Candidate Denies Unfounded Attacks on Opponents
A candidate asserts a circulated report accusing him of slandering a rival is false. He says the charges originated in Taylor township and were attributed to Ervin, denying any such remarks and calling all competitors honorable men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gooding
Congress
Ileaven
Tirat
Taylor Township
Ervin
March is warily. We hope April will behave herself
A counties letter from South Bend Leg ister defends L. S. Gray as Auditor candidate. Gray denies pledging a single term and advocates re nomination. He notes limited campaign due to family illness but asks Republicans to judge him fairly and vote to secure renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waruly
April
South Bend
Verhope
Journal
Eps. Journal
L. S. Gray
Gray
Howard County Agricultural Society Meeting Minutes
Howard county Agricultural Society held a meeting at Judge Brouse's office on the 12th with members present. Reports included $70 life membership gains and fencing contracts for fair ground. The fair ground may be rented for oats. premium list committee formed. fall events set for September 28 start and March 26 for a by laws ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Howard County Agricultural Society
Judge Brouse
Willis Blanch
I. J. Templin
M. Brown
Peter Toby
J. M. Leach
W. D. Bowen
P. Hoss
H. Toby
W.D Bowen
J. M- Leach
J. M. Loach
P. Toby
J. J. Templin
Kokomo
Horticultural Society
W. Blanch
L. J. Tempeix
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