Rise of the Republican Party in Indiana 1854 1860
The article traces Indiana Republicans stance on slavery, arguing they opposed federal interference in slavery in states but sought to bar it in territories. It describes elections of 1858, party splits with Anti Lecompton Democrats, Know Nothings fading, and the impact of the Lecompton policy on congressional races and state legislature outcomes. It also notes the Lincoln era context and debates over the Charleston convention and Harper's Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Indiana
Congress
United States
Defres
Lew Walace
Walter March
Delaware County
Hughes
Foley
English
Niblack
Gregg Bohnow
House
Senate
George W. Julian
New York Times
Douglas
Lecompton
Buchanan
William Niblack
Alvin P. Hoovey
John M. Wilson
Ind
W. H. English
George W. Carr
W. M. Dunn
Jas. Hughes
P. A. Hackleman
W. S. Holman
David Kilgore
Lake Develin
A. G. Porter
Martin M. Ray
John G. Davis
Henry Secrist
James Wilson
J. W. Blake
Schuyler Colfax
J. C. Walker
Charles Case
John W. Dawson
John A. Pettit
John R. Coffroth
Hovey
Kansas
James Hughes
Republicap
A. Hackleman
Will
Hacki¢man
W.S. Holman
Hoe
Holman
Albert G. Porter
John D. Defres
Davis
Secrest
Dawson
Daniel Mace
Mace
Wabash Intelligencer
Journal
Know Nothings
Décompton
Gregg
Fitch
Bright
Stéking
Cthig
Dunn
Kilgore
Porter
Wilson
Colfax
Case
Pettit
J. G. Davis
Wniblack
Counries
Lincoln
Bright and Fitch
H. S. Lane
Willian M. McCarty
Lane
McCarty
Washington
John Brown
Captain Cook
Brown
Willard
McDonald
Voorhees
Charleston
Virginia
Chnrtain Cook
Wise
Cook
Harper’s Ferry
Greencastle
Cincinnati
Pary
Terrye
Columia
Federal returns deadline and tax penalties urged by internal revenue
April 1 marks the final day for federal income tax submissions under 1917 law. Officials warn penalties include fines up to 2000 dollars or imprisonment for fraudulent returns, plus 100 percent of tax evaded. late returns face 2 to 1000 dollar fines and 50 percent of tax due. Extensions up to 30 days possible, longer meritorious extensions via the commissioner. D.C. Roper emphasizes this war time tax as a national obligation with exemptions for certain dependents and families, urging taxpayers to file promptly and consult deputies or postmasters for guidance. Real estate transfers from various townships appear in a separate list.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Commissioner Roper
Congress
D. C. Roper
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Schiffmann
Scissroeder '& Price
Sherman
Sullivan County
Cass
Elza Gambill
Rowland Power Con. Co
Vigo Mining Co
Cary U
Ida M. Geiger
Monon Coal Co
Curry Township
Henderson C. Wilkins
Jas J
Annaroy Starkey
Bairbanks
Jas
J. Starkey
Clara A. Scott
Gill Township
Anthony S. Dodds
Ralph A A. Dodds
Oscar Eaton
Courtney Eaton
Wake Giles Et al
Herman Jones
Hamilton
John W. Wilson
David W. Shuck
Chas. A. Beasley
LaFayette A. Stewart
Matilda Mason
Laura B. Hawkins
Haddon
James M. Bourn
Vincent A. Walker
Israel D. Risher
Samuel
Risher
Oliver Steele
Joe S. Rogers
Jackson Hill Coal & Coke Co
Jackson Township
Enoch H. Sexton
Jas. L
Sarah E. Martin
Cary
Narcissus McAnally
Hallie McAnally
Minerva E. Piffer
Howard L. Tribble
Turman Township
Jos
R. Crowder
Sarah R. Ransford
Dugger
Linton Tr. Co
Geo. P. Angus
van Coal Co
Henry M. Davis
Elmer
Lara H. Wells
van Co
Carlisle
Roy W- Timms
Oliver P. Pifer
Admyr
C. BK. Willis
Hymera
Walter R.ward
Ethel M. Kelley
White Ash Coal Co
Frank Slater
Carrie A. Geiger
Barnhart
Emmi Cook
Lyonton
John B. Hawkins
Noah
Esta Brenton
Blue
Lyons
Henry Asrey Et al
Geo. W
Mary L. Kirk
Buel
Merom
Jos. Lee
Gill Township Library Association
Shelburn
Martha A. Sinerto
W. Thompson
Jas. R. Brown
Ada. Sullivan Co. Loan & Trust Co
Sullivan Co. Loan Assn
Crawfordsville Realty Co
Hallie O. Phillpot
Fidelity Loan CO
DR. Crowder
Sullivan
East Side Square
Dowagiac
Court St