Democratic Legislature Shows Economy Aided By Opposing Party
The 1871 Indiana Legislature cut expenses to 76200691 while a later Radical legislature nearly doubled costs to 147569065, prompting higher taxes. The piece criticizes Radicals for inflation, praises economist candidate Joan Watt, and urges large anti-Radical majorities, noting party reforms and national trends. It cites Wyoming Territory, Vermont, and election wave across several states as signs of Democratic momentum. It mentions Brick Pomeroy joining the Grangers.
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Radical Party
Joan Watt
Johnny
Indianapolis
Posey
Declined Nomination in Posey County Race for Representative
GroRGE Hrunner of Wadesville declines the ticket for Representative against Mr Walz. He cites loyalty to Democratic principles, respect for Walz, and opposition to both parties’ platforms including Civil Rights and liquor laws. He urges Democrats to unite at New Harmony on August 22 to back the ticket.
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Weubner
Weuphner
Wadesville
Vernon
Walz
Posey County
New Harmony
Grorge Hrunner
Civil Rights Bill fuels South tensions says Herald
The New York Herald, citing Nashville news, blames the Civil Rights Bill for strife between whites and blacks in the South. It asserts whites and blacks lived peacefully before the measure, and claims black leaders’ demands for social equality provoke violence and unrest, with Governor Brown endorsing the governor’s view on table.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Nashville, Tenn
Brown
Tennessee
New York Herald
Democratic license law sparks fights over taxation
The piece notes the Democratic push for a license law regulating intoxicating liquors akin to Baxter bill era rules. It cites fifty dollars county treasurer fees for license applicants, intended as school revenue. The article hints at October November shifts in political pyramids and lists several states. Also mentions Lichtenberger & Sons stock of jeans flannels yarns blankets ready to exchange for wool.
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Democratic Party
Baxter
Daviess County Democrat
Lichtenberger & Sons
Independent Republican Ticket Shaped by Posey County Meeting
Posey County Republican Central Committee met at Randolph House on the 10th to fix vacancies on the Wadesville ticket and adjust candidates. Wm Hume withdrew as Treasurer, Thomas Conlin moved to Treasurer, Alf Owen to Auditor, Alex Smith and William Black altered, and John R Hugo plus Henry Brinkman filled County Commissioner seats. New ticket lists Clerk Oliver Terry, Auditor Alf Owen, Treasurer Conlin, Recorder Thompson Oliver, Sheriff William Black, Real Estate Appraiser Austin Stevens, Surveyor T J Johnson, Commissioners David Craig, John R Hugo, and H. Brinkman.
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Republican Central Committee
Posey County
Randolph Tlouse
Wadesville
Mt. Vernon
Geo. Heubner
Heubner
Wm. W. Hume
Thomas Conlin
Hume
Conlin
Alf. D. Owen
Alex. D. Smith
Wm. Black
John R. Hugo
Reno
Ienry Brinkman
Miller
Oliver, Terry
Thompson Oliver
William Black
Austin W. Stevens
T. J. Johnson
David Craig
IL. Brinkman
Indiana
Topity Suenirve
Supreme Court
Gibson and
Posey
Said
Black Township
Lynn Township
Point Township
Marrs Township
Harmony Township
Robb Township
Robinson Township
Smith Township
Bethel Township
Center Township
Posey Circuit Court
Mount Vernon
William Nelson
Campaigns Courtesies in Evansville Courier Debate
The Evansville Courier condemns beer fueled campaigning and candidate degenerate tactics in a district race criticizing Heilman for serving beer to supporters and urging voters to rebuke such conduct at the polls. It notes Senator Pratt’s inflation rhetoric and contrasts with Indiana politics.
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Courier
Mar Ieilman
Fuller
Congress
United States
Tom
Harry
Heilman
Washington
Evansville
Rapidly Growing Texas Town With New Capital
Lawrence Texas in Kaufman County describes a nascent settlement laid out months earlier with fifty houses. The letter highlights cheap timber from nearby pine regions, bustling grocery and dry goods stores, rapid lot sales to Northern settlers, ongoing construction, and expectations of future prominence. The surrounding fertile lands offer cheap acreage and railway access, while drought has damaged harvests. SIGEL.
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Texas
Lawrence, Kaufman Co
Register
The
Lawrence
Anon
Sigel
Democratic call to bold Indiana campaign and youth role
The Lockport Democrat urges Indiana Democrats to begin an early aggressive campaign. It invites young members to join veterans under the party banner, stressing vigor in victory and a shared effort with experienced co partisans. The piece aligns Indiana with recent Democratic triumphs in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
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Indiana
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Lockport
State Fair Admission Set At Twenty Five Cents In Indianapolis
The State Fair and Exposition in Indianapolis opens this week with admission fixed at twenty five cents. Railroads will carry passengers at half fare. Civil action cited by The New York Sun regarding General Grant’s troop movements is noted. A Georgia Rabun family lists thirteen children with full given names and a son renamed Estes after a mayor.
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Indianapolis
Jxc
Sumerlano
Georgia
Mary Ann Elizabeth Rabun
Cornelia Ann Miranda Jane Rabun
Effie Ann Savannah Rabun
Sarah Ann Mollissio Vaudusan Tanthico Rabun
Drusilla Ann Frances Reena Rabun
Lang Lucinda Eliza Willie Ann Alice Rabun
Roxa Ann Archiba Margrate Amazon Rabun
Mazie Gerucia Ann Silvira Rabun
Annginette Sefronie
Martha Ann Erastus Rabun
Eldora Matilda Jouisia Ann Pilcher Rabun
Pilcher Wicker Brinson Franklin Leo Beauregard Jackson Swain Estes Rabun
Estes
Lila Ann Sansil
Virginia Pheodosia Milania Eugenia Gibson Rabun
Lovie Ann Estellaville
Caladonis Desalonda
Lucrecia Borgia Neal Rabun
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Louis
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Wm. A. Jaquess
T. C. Jaquess
Alex, Crank
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A. H. Fretageot & Co., Agts
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Alex, Crunk
Lamb Exitt Machine CO
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Rosenbaum & Brother
Main Street
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