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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1870
Page
2
Weekly Gazette reports E thertie editor of the Vine Sug died on Blondsy morning at his residence in the city. The piece notes he was a bitter partisan and an elite political editor, valued for some good traits, while criticizing his role in advancing party causes.
Prof Cox of the State Coal Commission will conduct a final visit to Daviess County minerals next week. He plans to read his forthcoming report widely and urges residents to reveal coal or iron seams by opening coats and showing results. Interested informants should contact Mr Turner by next Saturday with verifiable discoveries and access to sites for inspection.
The Indianapolis Journal reports returns show Republicans with a Senate majority of two to the Democrats twenty four. The Dems hoped for a working majority, but revised tallies place the Senate at Republicans 24, Democrats 22. The paper notes ongoing disputes over reapportionment and urges politeness toward Republican senators.
The telegraph reports a proclamation by President Geant declaring that after October 12 and during hostilities between trade and the North German Confederation and its allies no warship or privateer may use ports or waters of the United States or obtain warlike facilities. No belligerent vessel may sail from or enter any port, under sanction of U.S. jurisdiction, with departures governed by the other belligerent.
A damaged OCR fragment describes vessel entry and time to depart after entry into a U S port or waters. It mentions provisions for subsistence and repairs and the authority of a port or nearest port officer to require these measures. The exact phrases and punctuation are garbled.
The article extols Washington as a growing hub over a ten year span from AY to 16041, noting population and business expansion, with a claim that the region outpaces other towns in the state. It emphasizes hopeful prospects, driven by attracting strangers and travelers, and suggests Washington could become a premier manufacturing and commerce center if continued growth follows.
The article warns that Prussian forces will not hesitate to bombard cities, with ruinous flood of decimation and attack on architecture. It notes Prussian ravages across lands, executions, famine, and a failing capacity to organize defenses.
A party visited Aparay and Edwardeport to inspect coal seams along White River northwestern of the region. They observed plentiful coal near the river, with sandstone outcrops and fertile land nearby, noting that mining cost would be high due to river depth and required infrastructure. The excursion passed through Lawson Tops and Vincennes interests, reported local growth and a brick hotel underway, but cautioned coal quality is inferior for manufacturing unless improved.
A dated political rumination discusses Democratic weakness and Grant’s likely reelection in 1872, with Tammany Hall urged to focus on New York City and state interests. It notes speculation about Tweed and Western elections, and contemplates party strategy and national outcomes amid a fragmented, era-specific discourse.
A garbled OCR page reports diverse items from Fresh Noves and local color. It mentions Lovievilla’s two month old child, a Prussian debt claim, health notes on Chief Justice Chase, whisky debate, political and religious topics, a Decatur county lecture plan, and a curious Indiana University dedicatory sermon.
A garbled bird’s eye of a 19th century periodical mentions a Decorah Iowa man finding a kernel in a woodpile, a McCrary farm sale, August yield of barrels, a music plate excerpt, and an American volunteer surgeon performing a delicate artery operation in Sudan, with scattered names and ads.
Fragmented OCR reads discuss the election result, party positions, and prospects for Senate support. It notes calls for decisive majorities in the people’s vote and mentions Democrat and Republican alignments around administration and term end.
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