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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1872
Page
2
The text shows disordered references to politicians and parties, discussing republican doom, liberal farmers, and accusations of influence from New York and Chiappanpea. It mentions visits, elections, and perceived injustices, but the fragmentary OCR obscures clear events or dates.
A muddled excerpt recalls Baltimore at the 1860 Democratic Convention with Barringer figures and greeley praise, then shifts to a partisan note on Republican victories. The text references Lincoln Grant Fremont and Union soldiers, alongside scattered names and events, in a jumbled historical panorama.
A report reflects pressure on Democrats and threats of retaliation against carpetbaggers after a St Louis speech by Senator Blair. It notes a Salt Lake City ordinance punishing profanation of the name Deity, citing an arrest of a keeper who claimed atheism and lack of belief in divine law.
Partial readable text describes a past trade or exhibit and mentions names and a year. The readable phrases indicate a scene with vendor activity and a reported deal or interaction. Limited context prevents a clear main event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hon Mol and a Pettimen may refer to a person, with garbled phrases about a site, water main or roads, and a possible local meeting or utility reference at 4 Forks. No clear events, dates, or names are establishable from readable lines.
A heated exchange discusses errors and bias in a Washington Gazette piece about a county investigation. The Martinsville editor accuses the article of blunders and falsehoods while defending publication of the committee report. Strong names appear in the dispute over accuracy.
The piece argues the opposition will deploy heavy venom and systematic pro admin attacks to hinder Grant and Lee. It frames the contest as a desperate bid to break Union lines at Appomattox and Horace Greeley as a foil to leadership.
A party appeal urges Republicans to act with urgency from now to November to elect a President with a large majority and Lincoln in a secondary role while districts organize, counters move, and believers rally for liberty and the great party.
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