21 Feb 1880
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Newspaper
Logansport Weekly Journal
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1880
Page
1
A garbled message references courage and respect for laws and free ballots, mentioning Denver and Whit as context. The readable fragments imply a call for adherence to democratic rights and lawful processes.
The Journalia questions Paris cover and asks if the bill should reveal that all policemen of the District of Columbia are elected from ex Union soldiers and suitors.
The Pharos predicts a solid phalanx and healthy majorities this fall. It condemns Democrats who refused to vote as sneaks and traitors. One editor of the Journal is called a Kentucky rebel, who served in the Civil War beginning in 1861 at age eight and, by 1865, at fifteen, led a brigade of tin soldiers.
The piece questions Senator Voorhees about repealing the Resumption Act and whether his aims are hindered by political interests. It contrasts editorials from Cincinnati Commercial Pharos and notes local remarks about a note interest rate ruling by the state Supreme Court and Judge Scott.
Democrats in Cass county urge Pharos to publish the Kentucky editor of the Puaros account of his late war efforts. They seek details of his acts as guard for the defenders and any sympathetic outreach he showed, promising a revealing read for soldiers.
The writer condemns suffering in Ireland and oppressions of laws while urging readers to consider why thousands emigrate. He questions Democratic papers and politicians for advocating stays or investigation and notes laborer demand as a motive, urging readers to choose a moral stance.
Commissioner Morgan of the District of Columbia proposes to Congress the appointment of more police and the repeal of a law requiring police to be Union veterans. He notes the need to protect people and property, while acknowledging anticipated opposition to widening eligibility.
Southern Democrats push a bill requiring voters to write their own names on registration forms to block about 70,000 Black votes. The measure aims to swing the state toward the Democrats before the next election, despite constitutional limits and the Fourteenth Amendment that could affect representation.
Article discusses political appointments in Indiana noting R I Reed will serve the unexpired Manly term and a full term from Sept 1881. It quotes Governor Hendricks appointing A C Hopkins in 1874 and Attorney General guidance that vacancies fill the full term. It also quotes harsh anti Democratic party rhetoric over soldiers and Civil War grievances.
The Pharos is accused of hypocrisy in demanding delayed justice for soldiers while denying support during the Civil War. Critics point to past editorials and justify swift aid for defenders, noting Voorhees’s opposition to wartime provisions and labeling current rhetoric as insincere. They urge the Democratic Congress to repay soldiers with timely justice.
A fragment from a Democratic viewpoint extols Union soldiers while blasting the Confederacy. The text likens Democratic devotion to Union causes to intense, violent passion, citing Andersonville and other prisons as monuments of that love, and mocks antiwar editors as deranged.
The Yuk Indianapolis Journal argues against binding delegates with strict instructions. It says district delegates represent the state and a state majority may oppose instructing even if a local bloc favors a candidate. It prefers sending trusted delegates unrestrained to vote as conscience dictates.
The Journey argues Grant is not indispensable to the republic and that any Republican nominee can win. It notes a president need not be essential, asserts the party should back principles not a single man, and cautions against overrating Grant's local strength.
Senator Bayard recalls his European trip and cites torpedo defense as the only system seen that might stop British ships from reaching US ports and wreaking havoc on seaboard cities. He warns the current port defenses are inadequate.
Miss Angela Burdett Coutts heiress to Thomas Coutts fortune born 1814 rose to prominence as a leading philanthropist. Her endowments include Florence Nightingale's nurse corps in Crimea, churches and fountains in London, and support for temperance efforts. She inherited from her grandmother the vast estate and earned public esteem for charity and public works.
A letter from nine colored Assembly members to Secretary Sherman announces their intention to support him for the Presidency and view him as a friend to defend their interests if elected. Sherman replies that all are citizens of a common country and equally entitled to privileges and bound to obey laws.
The Royal Center Institute session featured teachers presenting essays and discussing common fractions with Mr Grant explaining fraction inversion and division. A critic’s report by Nellie Montfort and debates on teaching elements highlighted penmanship and reading methods with ASA Rea noting the era’s views on human progress.
Scarlet fever has appeared in our township with three cases not yet fatal. Charlie Dean remains severely injured from a colt incident last fall. George Wolford has returned to Topeka Kansas, joined by his sister Letie. Thomas Klipe sold part of his stock and farming implements at a public sale last Tuesday.
Town reports a smooth operation of schools and rapid pupil progress. The third Institute of the season will meet at the new school building on February 14 with discussions on physiology orthography penmanship and school government. Attendance urged for all teachers. honors list includes many top students with high averages. Henry Poundstone buys old schoolhouse in Young America for a band room and plans a Friday evening ball to raise funds. Board of Trade backs crime watch with local grand jury oversight.
Report from school district No 2 in Jackson township Cass county Indiana for the month ending February 13 1880. Pupils enrolled 32 with average daily attendance 225.5. Names of pupils with averages 80 percent or higher listed by grade. Perfect attendance noted for several pupils. Signed J A Robertson teacher February 13 1880.
Report for month ending February 1 shows attendance at 91.5 percent. Names with 90 percent or higher include Eva Campbell 93 May Orwin 93 Printha Shilling 99 Atwood Conrad 92 Mary Conn 95 5B Crade Exta Simpson 96 Elmer Shilling 85 Atwood Campbell 95 Johnnie Simpson 91 Gov Wright 80 Tamar Barr 90 Willie Campbell 94 Minnie Pengil 40 Charley Pengil 92 Perfect attendance Etta Simpson Willie Campbell Johnnie Simpson Conrad Atwood Campbell. TEACHER Feb 14 1450.
The M. E. Church gathering closed Sunday with twenty one new members added. The meeting began at the Caristain church. Jesse Kaler plans to depart soon for Ohio. Uriah Sheatter and daughter of Logansport visit Mr Rollins. At the bride and groom’s parents home, Floren Singler and Emma Barker wed last Thursday.
The article notes U S ports to Mexico rose from 55 million ESTs to 27 million in 1879 and compares to 1873 exports totaling 420 140 and imports 11 367 009. It questions whether smuggled American goods distort the trade balance.
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