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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1858
Page
2
The Vincennes Gazette reports citizens confront demagogues and election manipulation amid a hostile public mood. Citizens denounce degrading tactics and demand clean justice as independent candidates face pressure and fallout from local political frictions.
Early returns show the Democratic ticket gaining a small majority for the Recorder race. Party candidates appear to have narrowly won in several precincts amid a strong turnout and scattered tabulations.
A violent confrontation described as one of the fiercest ever seen occurred during a political meeting in Mont Pleasant. Oliver T. Baird was struck in the shoulder with a knife, the weapon breaking, as onlookers froze then fled. The assailant, a Dr. Noblette figure, was restrained, and Baird survived the attack, though grievously wounded.
A garbled report details a hazardous outburst involving sand and gas. The text claims a large flame could rapidly envelop sand, igniting a room with a pure flame and burn lasting about 22 hours, suggesting dangerous improvised combustion.
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