Democratic State Central Committee Adopts January Convention
The Democratic State Central Committee met at the Sentinel office in Indianapolis on September 30 with delegates from most districts. It adopted resolutions calling a Delegate State Convention for January 8, 1870, at 9 a.m. in Indianapolis to nominate candidates and set representation by county votes. Delegates from counties to hold primaries December first, and forward names with addresses to the Secretary in Indianapolis. adjournment set for January 7 at 2 p.m.
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Indiana Democratic State Convention to nominate in January
The Democratic State Central Committee resolved to hold a delegate State Convention on January 8 to nominate candidates for state offices to be elected next October. The plan aims to represent farming interests, choose a strong ticket and a clear platform, and address reforms to restore economy and purity in government. The Avondale Relief Fund plan, reported by the Indianapolis Sentinel, outlines distributions totaling at least 2000000, with 40000 to widows and 100 to orphans this year and a permanent fund to aid widows and children.
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Gold Gambling Allegations Reach General Grant In NYC Panic
The New York Sun interview with James Fisk Jr claims Grant was an active participant in gold gambling, presenting autograph letters from the President as proof. Fisk denies some details while Corwin and others offer conflicting accounts, prompting calls for Grant to clear himself amid partisan probes and congressional actions on oaths and leadership.
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Democrats Call Indiana State Convention for January Eighth
The Democratic state convention is set for January eighth in Indianapolis. Editors urge unity and sacrifice of personal preferences to field a strong ticket that can win Indiana with an overwhelming vote. The piece recalls Andrew Jackson and urges resolve after a narrow prior defeat.
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Downfall of Radical Party Promoted by Internal Strife
The New York Nation argues the Radical party declines due to internal splits over public office fitness and discipline. It notes wartime gains creating a moral corset and public perception of sham, while many Republicans seek change. The piece also recounts a harsh New York convict punishment tied to Horace Greeley essays and a remorseful prisoner.
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Represent me in art and servant unseen at call
A man asks an artist to paint him with a book and his servant hidden in a corner so he can hear when called. A boy in Arkansas teased his father by whistling like a wild turkey and led him into the woods where the man killed the boy.
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Final Adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment Debate
A newspaper excerpt weighs the possibility of reconsidering a constitutional amendment ratification. It cites New Jersey precedents on the thirteenth amendment and argues that ratifications may be reversed if final adoption is unsettled. The piece notes the implications for the fifteenth amendment and anticipates legal challenges if adopted. A second item warns of dangers of smoking among young girls, citing a Winchester case of a girl burned to death after attempting to smoke. It ends with a quip about a one legged lover.
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Coroner's verdict on boiler explosion at Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis report recalls the October 1, 1869 boiler explosion at HN P Sinker's portable engine yard, killing 22 and injuring others. The jury blames carelessness and mismanagement by engineer John Gell, now deceased. Includes assorted 19th century anecdotes and unrelated items.
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