Democratic State Convention Arrangements for Delegate Travel
Special reduced rail rates arranged for delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on July 15. Evansville and Crawfordsville line offers half fare for July 13 14 and return by July 18, with other lines Mt Vernon to Evansville at 1.5 fare and Boonville to Evansville at half fare. Officials Jos E McDonalo chairman and A T Wuirtesey secretary.
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Indianapolis
Evansville
Crawfordsville
St. Louis and Southeastern Railroad
Mt. Vernon
Evans
New Albany Ledger Opinion on Officer Fees and Party Faults
The piece notes quiet criticism of county officer fees being too high and recalls Indiana legislative actions in 1871 and 1873. It argues officers only follow the law, accuses the Radical party of high salaries and waste, and claims the party favors extravagant compensation from local to national levels.
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New Albany Ledger- Standard
Indiana
Radical
Novel proposition on Presidential term and Senate seat
The Boston Globe proposes a six or four year Presidential term with no re election. After term expiry the President becomes a life Senator for the United States under the title Presidential Senator. Removal by impeachment would apply as with other officers. Compensation and powers align with Senate members.
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Boston Globe
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Grant may run independent if radicals balk at third term
In a reflection on party strategy a current view suggests that if radicals refuse to nominate Grant for the third term he could mount a personal bid. The piece notes Grant’s strong income and hints he won’t lightly give up his grip on power.
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Grant
Band Leader Anna Berger Drives Flint City Youths Music
Anna Berger leads the band in Flint City Michigan playing cornet while other youths provide the rest of the music their hearts aligned with indie-strings as she plays on.
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Mies
Anna Berger
Flint City
Michigan
Work of the Republicans in Indiana Politics
An Indianapolis column argues that past Democratic officials Col. Norman Eddy and John C. Shoemaker performed superior, more thorough work than later Republican Auditors Wildman and Curry. It lauds Shoemaker for reforming finances, boosting state revenue, and curbing corporate influence, contrasting with current clerical reports and praising a historic Democratic administration as a model for restraint and efficiency.
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Indianapolisens
Col
Norman Eddy
John C. Shoemaker
Eddy
Messrs
Wildman and Curry
Shoemaker
United States
New York
Treasury
Wildman
Pullman Cara
National Banke
Indianapolis
Sentinel
Indiana
Democratic Party
Curry
The
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
New Albany Ledger
Stannard
Bristow Reallocates Access in Treasury Office
Bristow tightens control as Secretary announces new discipline, dismisses Mudge from direct access. Mudge, previously a loud subaltern, is reminded to report through the Commissioner of Customs for any future dealings, signaling a shift from Richardson era norms.
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Mudge
Bristow
the Treasury
Richardson
Postoffice etiquette and tips from Harrisburg paper carrier
A handwritten note advises readers to always hand letters to the postmaster rather than using the box, offering practical reminders about small change and stamping. It extols the postmaster’s role, warns against letting letters go untracked, and ends with a playful claim about Harrisburg's prettiest newspaper carrier.
Bankrupt Law Provisions and Stewartville Notes
The Bankrupt Law outlines forty day payment window for debtors, creditor majorities to trigger bankruptcy, and conditions for voluntary and involuntary discharges. Provisions cover hypothecated pledges, good faith loans, assignee fees, creditor compromises, public records, and original Territorial Court jurisdiction. Stewartsville items report a July 9 1874 celebration with barbeque and speeches, wheat harvesting progress, chinch bug and drought effects, a ill health note for Tolbert Drake, and Odd Fellows officer installation pending.
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Supreme Court
Territorial Court
Supreme Court of the
Territory
Stewartsville, Inc
Leroy Williams
Woodry
John Hine
Tolbert Drake
Odd Fellows
Speculation points to Allen as Democratic presidential hopeful
A Washington correspondent notes Western states favor Gov. William Allen of Ohio as the leading Democratic candidate. He highlights Allen's stance on currency and national issues, his long public career, and his recent successful Ohio governorship, supported by officials from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and other states.
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Weat
Ohio
Washington
William Allen
Indiana
Kentucky
Ilinois
Missouri
What the Apostles Said on Race and Equality
Stephen A. Douglas argued the government was founded for white men and their posterity, denying negro self government. Abraham Lincoln stated he opposed making blacks voters or jurors, and affirmed a persistent physical difference, supporting a superior white position.
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Stephen A. Douglas
Abram Lincoln
Mr. Douglas
Lincoln
Politically charged view on Indiana race and press roles
The Evansville Courier endorses A. T. Whittlesey for Secretary of State on a greenback and temperance repeal platform, warning Republicans may split if Democrats offer hope. Cincinnati Enquirer cites a Democratic victory path. Maine editors praise small country papers as local advertising hubs. A bizarre Illinois tale concludes with a sheriff auction and a $7.50 sale.
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Evansville
Indiana
A. T. Whittlesey
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sheriff's Sale of Estate of Eli Saltzman
Edward Homer as administrator announces a public sale of the estate near Springfield Posey County Indiana on Tuesday July 28 1874 at 9 AM. Personal property includes two work mules three horses two cows ten young cattle fifty hogs twenty five acres of corn wheat hay one two horse wagon half interest in reaper mower and wheat drill farming implements and household goods. Credit of twelve months on sums over five dollars. cash under five dollars. sale to pay debts and cover expenses.
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Coruit Court
Posey County
Indiana
Richard Ford
Ford, Fitton & Co
Louis A. McDonald
Mt. Vernon
Alex
Crunk
Circuit Court
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
John A. R. Price
Elizabeth Price
Mount Vernon
Thomas J. Roberts
Alex. Crank
Rudd Wells
William Carr
Arthur
New Harmony
Eli Saltzman
Springfield
Lynn Township
Edward Homer
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Register
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Stewartaville
Howard Owen
Kenebec Journal
Association of Maine Editors and Publishers
Mayer
Main Street
Adam Lichtenberger
James B. Cuyler
A. Lichtenberger & Cone
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Sherife
Samuel Arthur
Arthur’s
Jaques Camey
Church Street
Arthur’s Levee
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Low Street
Posey Count
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Posey County Agricultural Society
J.B. Elliott
W. E. Thrall
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