Death-Knell of the Sewing-Machine Monopolies
The House on January 1th passed a report from the Committee on Patents refusing to extend the sewing machine feeding device patent. The decision aims to end the Sewing-machine Combination's price controls, predicting lower machine prices and wider competition for households nationwide. The memorialist Allen B. Wilson is cited for inventing the device, with details on patent history and years of sales, asserting public benefit and eventual market liberalization. The report concludes the memorial should lie upon the table.
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House
Committee On Patents
Allen B. Wilson
Commissioner of Patents
Wilson
United States
Wash. Cor. Cin
Enquirer
Morton and Louisiana usurpation blamed in Indiana paper
The Indianapolis Sentinel condemns Senator Morton and the 1875 Louisiana legislature crisis that ousted elected senators and representatives. It argues Pinchback’s rejection shows law and liberty prevail over radical force, calling Morton a traitor to constitutional duties and liberty. It frames the episode as a national disgrace.
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Pinchback
United States Senate
Senate
Louisiania
United States
National
Morton
Indiana
Louisiana
Army of the United
Indianapolis
Blaine's War Record and Draft Evasion
A New York Sun excerpt recounts Mgr Blaine avoiding service by hiring a substitute and later facing prison for forged discharge certificates, ending his military record by proxy before joining the rebellion years later, with the author noting the lingering shudder at recalled battles. A French writer cites a young lady described as kissing gentlemen friends from age six to sixteen before stopping.
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Mgr. Blaine
Blaine
Augusta
New York Sun
Washington letter flags looming reform amid graft talk
The March 20 1876 Washington Letter laments corruption at the federal seat, notes Belknap's arrest and the impeachment process, hints at President Grant's family tensions, and critiques the Washington Ring that entraps new Congressmen with social and financial pressures. It references Professor Silliman's House testimony and Gatling Gun rumors tied to Indiana figures.
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United States
Washington
Belknap
Aseusers
Miester Clymer
Awful Grant
Silliman
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hussey
Williams
Parrett Nominated for Supreme Judge by Democratic Delegates
The Democratic Convention of Vanderburgh County backs W. E. Parrett for Indiana Supreme Court, praising his six years as Perry County Circuit Court judge, his broad support, and arguing judges should be selected by voters rather than appointment. The piece contrasts Parrett with Republican nominees and notes strong local praise. It also mentions British ordnance jubilance and Krupp developing a large gun.
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Parrett
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Perry County
Supreme Courts
Supreme Bench
Cannelton Enquirer
British Ordnance Department
Herr Krupp
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