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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1875
Page
2
The issue notes severe city actions against roaming dogs in South Bend and details a mortgage sale of the Northern Pacific Railroad. It laments mob violence at Long Branch, critiques vigilantism, and recalls a local billiard hall disturbance with property damage and arrests.
The speaker praises the governor for leaving the old party line and backing Liberal reforms. He asserts this honest conviction will win broad soldier support in Indiana, calling for a purge of old partyism as the governor joins the Liberal cause.
The article discusses whether debt collection laws should exist, arguing cash systems reduce bad debts and suit costs. It cites Senator Thurman and criticizes both major parties on currency policy, then shifts to a light portfolio column about excursions, a train trip, a temperate man named Dan Gisinger, and local mischief with a few named figures and a caution to a local preacher.
The piece praises Senator Morton’s deep knowledge of national politics and notes his shift toward the Liberal Republican stance over the past three months. It asserts support for the soldiers’ ally and highlights his wartime service and financial sacrifices, claiming the Indiana Legislature later rewarded him nearly unanimously.
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