State Auditor issues guidance on county assessment reform
The Indiana Auditor of State issues instructions to county officers following the 1872 act abolishing township assessors. County assessors will assess real and personal property, appoint competent assistants, and use new blanks for real and personal property. Emphasis on accurate statistics and minimizing labor and expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Supemaxer
Indianapolis
Joan C. Supemaxer
L. N. Borie
Robb Township
Proportional Representation Debate in Indiana Reform
A Cincinnati Enquirer reprint argues Indiana’s apportionment bill skews legislative power to a minority. It contrasts Indiana with Illinois’s proportional system, noting Illinois would split 66 Democrats to 85 Republicans while Indiana yields 30 Senate seats and 59 House seats for the minority. The piece condemns the scheme as antirepublican. Also noted are a Fort Scott gambler donating to no church and Reverend Yolcum marrying couples in Cincinnati.
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Indiana
Hendricks
Browne
Legislative Department of
United States
Illinois
Iolinois
House of Representatives
Cin. Enquirer
Infamous Apportionment Shows Disfranchising Vote Totals
The article lists district vote counts by pairings, detailing Democratic and Republican tallies across multiple counties and towns. It contrasts districts with one senator to Marion with two, and condemns the act as villainy and a betrayal of rights by General Kimpatt and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey
Gibson
Sullivan
Knox
Floyd and Clark
Shelby and Johnson
Allen
Adama
Wells
Cass
Carroll
Boone
Clinton
Dearborn
Franklin
Lawrence
Monroe
Jefferson
Elkhart
Randolph
Wayne
Marion
Kimpatt
Poseyville Items Echo Row Over Editor Praise
Poseyville notes reference A J Ratledee’s quip about the editor Mason after the October election and a playful return compliment. Local items mention hog drives, job prospects for V P Bozeman, and upcoming rail travel, with commentary on political phrases and a French view on oppression in Louisiana.
Rowlock on Railroad Vote Sparked Local Debate and Scandals
The Mt. Vernon Democrat condemns opponents of a railroad tax as unfairly treated, cites November 19th election fraud claims, and notes subsequent shifts in county tax assessment laws. It recounts alleged bribery attempts by SaBin aiding Septer and jokes about river steamboat and inspector pressures amid regional politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
David Seprer
Point Township
Sasi
Newson
Point
Sapin
Septer
SaBin
Sepren
Cincinnati, Rockport and Southwestern Railroad
Seprer
N Laon’s
Lief
Evansvill
Caele Tom Archer
Silverthorn
J. N. Sinvertuornn
Burke
Courier
Knitting Machines Wanted In Railroad Election Note
Indebtedness to Mr Groner S Greene Deputy Auditor for official vote cast at the railroad election. Florence Sow ing Machines offered in exchange for Lambs Knitting Machines. Scuarber Bussina Co Evanaville Indiana notice of land sale to cover Taxes, Interest and Penalty by Posey County Treasurer at Mt Vernon Court House Door on second Monday in February 1873. Frank D Bolton Posey County Auditor issued December 28 1872.
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A. J. Ratledee
Mason
Robb
Andy
The
Republican
Poseyville
Cynthiana
J. B
H. Ti. Fairchilds
D. Endicott
New Harmony
V. P. Bozeman
Mount Vernon
Bozeman
Princeton
New National Bank
Senate
Moses Endicott
Mt. Vernon
Cincinnati
Rockport
Cale
E. N
Groner S. Greene
Florence
Lamb
Scuarber, Bussina & Co
Evanaville, Ind
Common Pleas Court
Posey County
Indiana
William A Jaquess
Adam Lichtenberger
James B. Cuyler
Caroline Lichtenberger
Edward Homer
Court House
Renal Estate
South Road
Main Street
John Beal
Beal
Usid
Alex, Crank
Mr. Vernon
Ind
George Watchison
George Hutchison
WM. Nelson
H. Pratccamp
Valentine Schryock
George Sutchison
State of
H. Pricnarn
Jand
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New Orleans Times
Jeannie Deans
London
Fairbanks
Lichtenberger, Owen & Co
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Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Grover & Baker
Dests Right & Davis
Duluth
J. Proctor Knott
Ger Lichtenberger
Owen & Co
Butts
North Eighth Street
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
A. H. Fretageo
Quaeripff
Janil
Black Town
Stalman
Chris
Lynn Township
Schutz
Charles
Smith
Thomas H
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Robb Town
Taylor
Stephen
Stewartsville
Marrs Township
Seneeverars
Thomas, Adam
Robinson Township
Trempe
Fredline
Smith Township
Sennee
Bethel Township
Center Township
Washington
Geo
Wilsey
John
Walker
George
George J
Aoe Cross
William
Fitzgerald & Co
Hane
Mathew
Hinkley
Otis
Hornbrook
Richard
Lichtenberger
Hink & Ompany
Lichtenberger, H & Company
L Lichtenberger
L Varner
Asbury
Varner
Ward
Wagner
Phillip
Owen
Kimball
Owen's
Mt. V
Company
James & Hovey
Maclure
Duclos
Arthur
Julia Stephens
Pa Up
Tna
Portland
Atmore
New York
Emporium
der Thrall & Mumford
Charlie
Bettie
Lichtenberger, Owen &O
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Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer! Inn
Lways
Faran. & McLean
Mre
C. Warren
Harmony
Baldwin
New Marmosy
G. W. Warren
Evaneville
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