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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1876
Page
2
The New York Herald notes General Hayes' letter clarifies understanding, while Tilden's letters resemble philosophical German writings and will have limited impact on the canvass. The remark contrasts Hayes with Tilden in the ongoing political discourse.
The New York Herald, a Democratic paper, doubts farmers can vote intelligently after reading Governor Titten's lengthy essay and compilation, calling the idea absurd and implying confusion among rural voters.
The Tom Shelbyville Independent describes General Harrison as courteous and diligent, a thorough lawyer who has never stolen anything and is kind-hearted. The piece notes only his Republican affiliation as a potential flaw, presenting a pointed political defense.
A partisan squabble in Goshen and Elkhart centers on Samuel R. Miller with Democratic backing calling for discussion of the subject while the critic avoids the point. The writer accuses the target of guilt or ignorance for dodging the issue.
A Goshen Democrat figure Deacon Murray runs a paper and fills it with his views to persuade an audience at Locke last Saturday. He argues for Tasker and references E Thompson tied to an overseer payment of three dollars per day and the court.
Fragmentary lines reference 1868 and 1869 dates with names Tucker Murray and a capital motive. The text shifts between dates, payments, and intent, but no coherent event is stated. Ambiguity remains about who acted, what was promised, and whether any funds were received.
A citizen urges Deacon Murray to address alleged courthouse fraud and related abuses. He lists demands for clear explanation of sheriff and court actions, cautions against delaying, and cites Democratic reform principles. Mentions upcoming Republican speeches by Harris Morton and Kelley in various towns.
A Detroit era column cites a New York Times extract alleging Tilden lied about income in 1862 and 1863. It follows a Vermillion county dispatch praising Gen. Benjamin Harrison for a campaign speech attacking Tilden. The piece frames the perjury claims as a moral indictment and urges support for the Republican ticket in October.
Vague excerpts describe Jim Williams addressing about 600 people in Huntington on August 26. The crowd mix included Republicans and Democrats, with strong criticism of his remarks and a call for opposing Joanaon De mocracy and Harrison by a large margin.
The Toledo Blade outlines that from 1866 to 1874 New York City's bonded debt rose from 45.19 million to 151.80 million, an increase of 96.62 million, with annual taxes around 25 million. It claims Democratic leadership used 296 million over eight years, nearly half the city's assessed value, and criticizes reformers for similar records.
The colored men of Boonville formed a Hayes and Wheeler club on Friday night. James D. Williams and Bayless W. Hanna drew 280 attendees in Brazil Clay County on the 24th inst. Wm. Warner of Laporte Ind. died from injuries after a hay stack accident with a pitchfork. Secretary of War Cameron and General Sherman plan a western post inspection tour in early September.
An advertisement touts Woop's Improved Hair Restorative as superior for restoring gray hair to natural color and reviving dull or falling hair. It promises relief from dandruff itching and scalp disorders, claiming unique vegetable tonic properties and universal availability through A. Coon & Co Chicago as sole U S and Canada agent.
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