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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1884
Page
2
Chicago dispatch notes tam many hall and allied groups escorting delegates to the Walmer House. Brooklyn declares support for Cleveland under unit rule while factions debate availability and potential nominees Bayard Randall McDonald Thurman and Butler.
The Washington convention scene features temporary chair Hubbard, a massed attendance at 12:45, and a division over unit rules. Delaware’s George Gray nominates Thomas F. Bayard as the presidential candidate amid protracted roll calls and factional contention.
President Arthur nominates Kasson to Germany Watt to Russia and others to Austria Hungary Portugal and Rome amid cholera reports from Toulon and Marseilles. Congress adjourns as naval yard work halts and tax agents face dismissals with counterfeit notes prompting treasury alerts.
The senate approved the sundry civil appropriation bill setting aside 20 009 000 after striking salaries for marshals. A July 4 plan would read the Declaration of Independence and Washington's farewell. The week saw votes on Fitz John Porter, anti Chinese bill, naval outfitting inquiries, and amendments on land forfeiture linked to the Atlantic and Pacific railroad.
The record notes President Arthur vetoing Fitz John Porter relief as unconstitutional while the House passed the measure 168 to 78. Fortification bill substitutes pass 150 to 91. July activity includes committee findings on William H English, quorums, filibusters on Mexican pensions, and conference outcomes on river, harbor, and consular items.
El Ilazar the leading Mohammedan university of Egypt has endorsed the religious claims of El Mehdi after previously opposing them. French President Ferry said China has not disavowed its troops action at Lang-Sou and will declare war if not redressed. Stanley heads to England.
The Chicago platform calls for territorial appointment by local citizens and residents, cites President Arthur appointing Murray to Mormondam and Pierce to Dakota, and urges repeal of pension arrears time limits. The Republican Senate blocks repeal and land grant restoration bills, leaving promises unfulfilled.
A leading Knights of Labor member in New York reports a quiet nationwide effort to boycott Republican candidates against Blaine and Logan. He cites 538 circles adopting resolutions in eight states and predicts broad expansion by September 1. He claims at least 170 thousand Republican votes will be withheld. The New York Independent says it cannot be a good Republican this year.
Records from the Circuit Court list multiple cases including State v Saml McCammon for arrest. State v Colvin on election day, quash denied. Pinkston indictment counts quashed. Ruby perjury motion overruled. American Insurance Co. v Jackson School Township judgment for defendant on demurrer. Mast v Peden real estate case set for next term. Guardianship of John N Ryland sale ordered and approved. several real estate possession cases continued. numerous civil judgments including Farmers National Bank v Billman and Schnell v Dodds. quiet titles, sales ordered, and deeds to be prepared.
Pittsburg column records farm work and local life. Independence day passed quietly. Teachers, pastors, businesses, and civic groups are mentioned including a new district No 10 teacher and a growing Baptist church project. Local meetings, a grist mill start, and town gossip fill the page.
A ledger of real estate transfers names buyers sellers and deeds across towns Graysonville Jefferson Pleasantville Paxt on and Merom detailing acres and price figures including 1000 00 700 00 and 125 00 sums with quit claims and warranties in numerous parcels and lots.
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