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Joseph E. M'donald

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Day
25
Month
June
Year
1891
Copyright
Public Domain
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Indianapolis, Ind., June 22. - ExSenator Joseph E. MíDonáld died at 11:35 last night at his home in this city. Mr. McDonald was born in Butler county, 0., August 29, 181U, and taken to Montgomery county, Ind, in 1826. In 1843 he was admitted to the bar, and the same year was elccted county prosecutor. Later he was elected attorney general and served two terms, and two years later v.as elected to congress, serving one term. In 1856 he was again elected attorney general of the state and reelected in 1858. In 18.Ï9 he carne to Indianapolis. In 1864 he was the democratie candidate for governor, but was defeated by Levi P. Morton. In 1875 he was elected to the United States senate. He failed to be his own successor, Benjamin Harrison being chosen. Mr. McDonald Jeaves a wife (his third) and two sons. Indianapoi.is, Ind., June 23. - The flags on public and private buildings are at half mast in respect lor the late Joseph McDonald. Telegrams of eondolence are pouring in from all sources. The following was received by Mrs. McDonald from President Harrison: "Cape May Point, N. J., June ï&- Mrs. Harrison joing me in offering to you and the family a most sincere sympathy in the great afflictlon which has fallen not only upon you and them but upon the community in the death ol Mr. McDonald, and I regret that I am aot able to unite with other home friends ín the last office of respect and honor."

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Ann Arbor Register