July 4 1874 Campaign Commentary on Congress
A reader concerns the upcoming Democratic District Convention in Vanderburgh County for the First District candidacy of Azava Dyer. The piece cites the Philadelphia Inquirer criticizing Congress for inaction on relief and bankruptcy reform, and spoofs political rivals with a Washington Times account of Matt Carpenter.
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Azava Dyer
Vanderburgh County
Matt Carpenter
Washington
Chicago Times
Edmuunds
Vermont Morrill
Tipton
Carpenter
Grantism and the line between honesty and theft
A contemporary criticizes Grantism for blurring morality and corruption. The piece claims Grant’s creed is attain money by any means, and if caught stealing, he would certify the thief as a true Republican and declare him his friend.
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Grant
Mrs Sartoris Hesitates to Visit Balmoral Royalty
Mrs Sartoris delays accepting Queen Victoria's invitation to Balmoral Castle awaiting word from her parents. Her days in England have been consumed by efforts to persuade Frederick William Algernon to stop parting his hair in the middle, leaving little time for fashion.
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Sax
Sartoris
Queen Victoria
Balmoral Castle
England
Frederick William Algernon
Massachusetts repeals prohibitory liquor law in favor of license
The Legislature, after twenty years of trial, repeals the prohibitory liquor law and adopts a license system. Opponents may claim failure of prohibition, but the shift marks a controversial change in policy with political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Journalism Critique and Political Vetoes Highlighted
A Bellfont Republican attack labels a rival as a drunken Indian and pirate-like figures while referencing looming laws for press freedom and Negro Equality. Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Talbot vetoes the License Bill, with voters to decide Governor Talbot in November. A note warns of a young woman picking lint from a coat indicates danger to a young man.
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Bellfont Republican
Presbyterian Church
Ear
Talbot
Massachusetts
Hion D W Voorhees Denounces Candidacy and Tariff View
D W Voorhees declares he will not seek Congress and will remain a private Democrat. He argues against a gold standard return, supports legal tender payments on bonds, and criticizes the 1869 gold bill as a tax payer swindle while urging adherence to the original contract and fiscal policy to relieve debt, taxes, and unemployment.
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Hion
D. W. Voorhees
Turre Haute
Inn
Wabash Valley
Democratic Party
Indiana
United States
Thaddeus Stevens
House of Representatives
John Sherman
Finance Committee
Senate
D. W. Voorness
Editor mentors new reporter with odd dispatch
An Illinois editor, mentoring a new reporter, received a curious debut about a man who stood on his head under a pile driver and later ended up in China naked and penniless. The Strakosches announce plans for a cheap opera season.
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Illinois
China
Gold Coast
Sunday School Convention opens with sermons and debates
The Sunday School Convention opened Monday June 22 at 8 p m with Rev J L Gourley delivering the opening sermon. The proceedings featured addresses by Rev W P Armstrong Rev Gilmore and Rev Jenkins plus committee appointments and discussions on infant classes model Sunday schools and measures to retain scholars. A constitution was adopted and officers elected with A H Fretageot as president and J A Mann as secretary. The gathering included sessions through Wednesday with temperance support and plans for the next county convention at Cynthiana.
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J. L. Gourley
J. A. Mann
Wm. Hoggat
A. H. Fretageot
KE. R. Phipps
John A. Mann
W. P. Armstrong
Gilmore
Bro’s
Barter
Armstrong
Rundell
Jenkins
RE. R. Phipps
Rev. Jenkins
J. M. Barter
O. A. Barnett
Harbin
Gourley
Messrs
Fretageot
Mt. Vernon
Bro. Barter
Anna Lockwood
Hattie Spencer
Posey County
Jl. Gourley
Ach. Freragror
D. M. Suormaker
Striking Contrast at Indiana Parties on Liquor Law Debates
Reports from Indianapolis cover Democratic and Republican state conventions. Democrats push repeal of Baxter law and call for a guarded license to curb vice and fund schools, while Republicans favor local option votes to permit or prohibit sales with vendor liability. The piece also notes Grant and Lincoln pay comparisons, dismissals in the Treasury, and assorted national rumors.
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Marion County
Indianapolis
Jos. E. McDonald
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic ticket prospects at state convention
As the State Convention nears, potential candidates emerge for several offices. Prominent names include Col. A. T. Whittlesey for Secretary of State, Dr. Davenport for Kosciusko county, and John H. Neff of Winchester. For Auditor of State, John W. Dodd, Martin H. Rice, John B. Stoll, and Dr. Alfred Patton are discussed.
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Col
A. T. Whittlesey
Hendricks
Dr. Davenport
Kosciusko County
John H. Neff
Winchester
John Peter Cleaver Shanks
Congress
Fort Wayne
John W. Dodd
Indianapolis
Martin H. Rice
John B. Stoll
Noble
Alfred Patton
Knox County
Col. Hughes East
Greene County
Pat Shannon
Vigo
Levi Sparks
Clarke
B. C. Shaw
Barney B. Daily
Carroll
J. W. Gray
Democratic Party
Vincennes Sun
Rest or Die for Butler in Worn Face of Scandal
A column condemns a Butler figure showing severe decline in health and spirit, urging rest and religious discipline. The piece hints at a political future and potential self-destructive action if he enters next year’s campaign. It critiques editorials on temperance and cites reactions from major papers on Postmaster-General succession.
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Butler
Europe
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Treasury Department
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Jones
Stuarts
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Andrew Johnson
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Pratt
United States Senate
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Alabama
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Creswell
Hale
Louisville Courier-Journal
Eli Saltzman
Edward Homer
Springfield
Lynn Township
York
New Harmony
Assies
Jasper Balthrop
J. Scot Cox
George E. Crane
M. Davis
Margaret Elder
R. N. Greene
Roselar Hope
Frances Hansbrough
John Johnson
Serelds
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Julius C. Miller
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Arthur's
Jaques Camey
Church Street
West Street
Low Street
Main Street
Poshy County
Agricultural Society
Posey County Agricultural Society
J.B. Klelott
W. J. Tierall
Board of Commissioners
Posey
Spencer County
Carlisle
Deling
Spc
Court House
Agricult’s Society
Allowan’s
New Court House
Frank D. Bolton
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Enegael
Stinson Cox, Andrew Kak
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