Democratic State Convention Called to Meet June Twelfth
The Democratic State Central Committee met in Indianapolis with representatives from all districts. A state convention is called for June 12 at 9 a.m. to nominate Governor Lieutenant Governor and other state officers as well as presidential electors. Basis of representation is one representative per 100 votes for Norman Eddy for Secretary of State, plus fractions over 50. Republican convention notes follow with critique of candidates and platform.
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Indianapolis
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Indianapoli
Norman Eddy
Anworp
R. C. Kise
A.T. Whittlesey
Joan S. Davis
Richard Slater, JR
Nathan Ray Mono
William Mack
Joan
Winnie
James Sweetser
William Fleming
Err W. Brown
Joan P. Karty
Port Office
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Browne
Willard
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Goliah
General Assembly
State Sentinel
State Auditor ends house rent fraud by Baker and Morton
Corydon Democrat reports the Indiana State Auditor will stop warrants paying Governor Baker $5,000 for house rent excess over $1,000. The piece denounces the Baker Morton claims as embezzlement, urges the Attorney General to recover funds, and lauds the Auditor's action against the alleged fraud.
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Morton
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Corydon Democrat
Confiding Husband Testimony Disrupts Trial
In Louisville last week a witness repeated what his wife told him, despite objections. The judge finally quipped that even if the wife said the heavens had fallen, he would think they were down, highlighting the humorous moment in court.
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Louisville
Call for Democratic State Convention June 12 1872 Indiana
The Democracy of Indiana will assemble in Convention at Indianapolis on June 12 at 9 o clock A M to nominate candidates for state wide offices and electoral delegates. Delegates and votes are apportioned by county. the convention calls for reform and economy, general amnesty with equal suffrage, and welfare over sectional interests.
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John Kilbinger
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Indiana Patents Issued Week Ending February 20 1872
Patents granted by the United States Patent Office to Indiana inventors for the week ending February 20 1872 include Carriage Seat by D Aspinwall South Bend Self Loading and Dumping Cart by W H Herbert New Albany Lifting Jack by J Tenel Royal Center High Wine Cistern by G D Bingham Patoka Medical Compound by L Bell College Corner Harness Pad Clamp by J H Garnett Green Castle Wise Crawley Richmond Gate by J J Hoss Tipton County Horse Collar by A Snively Terre Haute and related notes on political matters and public affairs from the period.
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South Bend
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Royal Center
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Patoka
Look to Your Trees Says The Nation On Persia Famine
The Nation warns that Persia faces near depopulation from three years of famine driven by soil depletion and loss of forests. It notes Persia’s once great status, current famine, nomadic half population, and lack of roads hindering relief, urging tree conservation as a moral lesson.
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Tamerlane
Fate of a Fallen Statesman in Springfield
The Peoria Meview reports a former high official from both state and national ranks went on a spree in Springfield. He demanded 50 dollars at Bunn's bank, was refused, then abused a teller and was ejected. He drank whisky, grew violent, and was ousted from a saloon. Once a rising political figure, he is now a wreck, with friends deeming death his likely fate.
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Dick Yates
Peoria
Ilinois
Meview
Springfield
Commonwealth
Bunn
United States
How it Feels to be Drowning editor reminiscence
A Marietta editor recalls his boyhood drowning experience. He describes brief loss of consciousness yet prolonged awareness as life ebbed, vivid thoughts flashing rapidly, and a transition from strangling to a sense of happiness before being “brought to.” He questions why he was returned to misery. A satirical quip about a cook and her apron closes with a subscription prompt.
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Xo Ture
Nominations At Labor Convention Highlight Reform Era Figures
The Washington Patriot reports that the National Labor Convention nominations command public respect across parties. It praises Judge Davis as a reformer, Lincoln’s close friend, and Parker, the Democratic Governor of New Jersey, noting their influence on reform conventions and potential effects on others.
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