Political turmoil and militia fear shake Indianapolis in 1874
The Gazette reports heated political maneuvering as John Williams and Janes Williams are named for Indiana governor. A public march from the Opera House confronts Democratic vice and war talk. Baltimore 1861 violence and a court sale in Washington, Indiana punctuate a tense era of elections, taxes, and property foreclosures.
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John Honeall
Washington
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Heroy
Trusteeship Controversy Over Hugh Rogers and School Board
A local dispute centers on Hugh Rogers’s trusteeship and a Hyatt suit to remove him. Councilman Naylor cites a Supreme Court decision in a similar case, while editors seek authority and wage-cut inquiries. The article records a letter to Hon. C A Buskirk explaining the school trustees election under a new law.
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Mayor Bynar Under Fire Over Alleges Ties
City records allege mayoral associates involved with prostitutes. investigators claim improper relationships and graft concerns. Sources describe alleged social entanglements and calls for transparency and ethics review.
Bail Abuse Report Casts Light on Mayor and Court Docket
Gazette exposes alleged irregularities in city court actions tied to Mayor Bynum. It details March 25 proceedings, notes suspicious handwriting on the docket, unpaid fines, and a bail agreement for Henry Schooley, raising questions about who presided and why deadlines were ignored.
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Daviess County
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Schooley
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Broom
Mr. Geeting
Possible Mayor Pro Tem Controversy Rumors Rise
Editor questions authority in city trials suggesting the Mayor may be bypassed by using the Deputy Clerk as acting mayor. Allegations point to forged signatures and improper handling of cases dated March 25 and 23, with handwriting matching Benum. The piece urges thorough investigation to reveal corruption.
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The Democracy of Indiana Reflects on Baltimore Fire and 1861 Events
A retrospective editorial recalls the April 1861 Baltimore clashes between Union troops and secessionists. It argues Southern Democrats bore responsibility for secession, cites Buchanan and Floyd, and links Lincoln's 1861 call for troops to the start of the Civil War.
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Sale Notice of Real Estate in Davies County Indiana
Certified copy of an execution directs sale of real estate in Davies County Indiana to satisfy a judgment against Mary J Beckett and in favor of Phillip A Spink and James C Spink. Sale set for May 13 1676 at 10 to 12 o'clock at the courthouse door in Washington County. percentage rents and profits to be included if needed to satisfy costs and interest. If not enough, a public sale of the property will proceed to satisfy the debt. Attorneys listed: O Neil and Helton.
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