Discharge of Robert Dale Owen and political notes from 1875
The Wakarusa Sun reports Robert Dale Owen discharged from an insane asylum as cured. Ex-Senator Chandler appointed by Grant as secretary of the interior. Yale College students allegedly mobbed an Odd Fellows procession. Editorials discuss hard money, Ohio election results, and criticisms of the Texas Busy Bee and Democratic figures.
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Robert Dale Owen
Insane Asylum
Chandler
Grant
Interior
Yale College
Mass
Odd Fellows
Texas Busy Bee
the Sun
Jefferson Davis
Bee
Democratic Party
Texas
Ohio Election Angers Critics Over Allen Defeat
A newspaper laments Ohio results with strong language against the electorate. It argues Hayes’s victory signals national hardship and warns of further turmoil while blaming party loyalties over principles.
Elkhart Wagon and Bwasey Shops
FP B Pratt of Elkhart, a long time hardware dealer, has sold out his hardware store and started a large wagon factory in the West. His water power and buildings promise a major manufacturing establishment, offering goods at low prices including $140 buggies for 85, lumber wagons for 60, and family carriages for 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. B. Pratt
Elkhart
Hawks Sbro
Goshen
Pratt
Indiana Soldiers Monument Urged at Reunion in Indianapolis
A plea at the centennial reunion in Indianapolis promotes erecting a monument to Indiana soldiers. The article notes Michigan and Southern states memorialize their dead, urging rapid action before veterans fade and history is forgotten. It stresses preserving names, sacrifices, and deeds for future generations.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Michigan
Hita
Our work for this generation to honor fallen men
A reflective note from Miihawaka Interprese urges dedication to the nation. It proclaims the duty to honor those who laid down their lives, stating monuments and words cannot fully express lasting gratitude.
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Ohio
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Wakarusa Sun
Wakarusa, Ind
Byx St. Clair
Bro. Alvord
Bayless Hanna
Vigo Co
Ind
Allen
United States
Hayes
America
Pennsylvania
New Lea
Alvord
Uncle Billy Allen
Elkhart Wagon and Bwasey Shops
Great Family Paper
Nasby's
Toledo Weekly Blade
Maine
Nasby
BLADE
Locke's National Monthly
American Farm Journal
Toledo, Ohio
Cray & Wire
Wakarusa
Ladies Furs
Lonsdale
J.L. Wolf & Steiner
Elkhart, End
Elkhart County
Isaac
Ducklin and Son
N. E. Cor
Main & Jackson Sts
Elkhart, Ind
Pries
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