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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1876
Page
2
The office of Prosecuting Attorney JoAN BROWNLEL covers Posey County District including Posey and Vanderburgh counties. The appointment reflects regional collaboration in county legal matters.
The South Carolina Democracy platform of August 17 asserts acceptance of the 13th 14th and 15th amendments and redirects focus to current and future issues. The piece questions any rebel spirit and notes no need for military force in South Carolina while praising peaceful Union sentiment and cross regional cordial exchanges between Boston and Charleston.
The piece claims General Kilpatrick promoted a bloody shirt plan aimed at swaying the Republican presidential candidate. It cites Garfield noting Tilden needs only New York and Indiana, with New York deemed safe for Tilden. An unnamed Hayes ally stresses beating the bloody shirt and money in Indiana to keep Republicans alive. German papers in Iowa largely back Tilden.
A Centennal letter from Puinapatrma dated August 26, 1876 describes the Knights of Pythias parade drawing about 10,000 knights to Philadelphia for the World’s Fair. It notes foreign visitors, a busy week at Independence Hall and Fairmount Park, and a remarkable 22 by 24 foot chart showing world history in the Agricultural Building. The piece highlights the Oregon chart exhibit, the synchronism concept, and the forthcoming September livestock exhibitions with heavy cattle, sheep, swine, and a large dog show, plus Canada’s substantial horse entries and plans for a Dominion livestock event in Philadelphia.
The National Republican Committee estimates electoral votes by state, showing Tilden needing 62 votes in doubtful states and Hayes 22, with Louisiana Mississippi and North Carolina key to Hayes. The piece notes possible Federal intimidation and bayonet threats to secure 22 votes, casting doubt on Chandler's predictions.
Centennial piece recalls the White House design by James Hoban begun in 1792, its free stone facade painted white and Ionic portico, and 1814 British damage later repaired by the original architect. It notes Col. Frederick A. Conkling’s 1872 Liberal Republican speeches in New York in favor of Tilden and Reform.
New York August 25 1876 report notes the collapse of the anthracite coal ring led by railroad firms easing winter fuel access. It also covers a comic tale about a New Jersey mosquito assault and a surge in amateur swimming and naval turner contests. Additionally French artisans toured Philadelphia and the Centennial, while Charles M Barras estate valued around 57000 is noted. New Jersey day events at Philadelphia include 25000 attendees and Governor Bedle. Chinamen students in Hartford and Springfield are highlighted, with Yung Wing arranging meals and studies funded by China. Silk worm activity and Ever rising exhibition revenue are reported, plus political comments on Hayes Tilden and print exchanges.
A historical election notice certifies in Posey County Indiana on October 10 1876 voters elect Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction Clerk of the Supreme Court Reporter of the Supreme Court four Supreme Court justices one Congressman for the First District and local county officers including Sheriff Surveyor Coroner and Commissioners along with township officers and constables in each township. The certification is signed by Clerk Guerce W Curtis and Sheriff Joan L Wheeler with official seals and dates in Mt Vernon.
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