Wells & Co Sees Largest Stock of Portable Prices
Orange and Red claim W. D. Wells & Co. holds the largest stock of portable price items with hundreds of hundreds listed. The fragment notes broad inventory and competitive pricing across shipments.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1880
Page
2
Suburban Residence with Four Acres of Land
Suburban property near the city described as in good repair with four acres of land featuring a front lawn and flowering beds. Property details appear scrambled but indicate a substantial residence set in a leafy periurban area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NG FE
Oftve
Democratic State Central Committee Officers and Members Listed
The document lists names and positions of officers and district representatives for the Democratic State Central Committee. Included are Chair B C Shaw Treasurer WW Woollen Secretary Jas H Rice and district reps Thos Colline Mt Vernon Bio OL Norvell Bloomfield SB Woollen Salem A G Smith North Vernon Jane D Smith Union City William Mitchell Circle n Greenwood C C Matson Gers Castle Wey FE Dittmore John Lee H Wadeworth Laporte M H Kidd Wabash Mary Smith Hartford City CLA C McClellan Waterloo and the Executive Committee: C Matson John Lee William Mitchell Ed Henderson Blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
B.C. Shaw
WW. Woollen
Jas. H. Rice
Thos. Colline
Mt. Vernon
OL. V. Norvell
Bloomfield
Sd“ SB. Woylen
Salem
A.G. Smith
North Vernon
Jane D. Smith
Union City
William Mitchell
Cireenfield
C.C. Matson
Ges Rcastle
Wey FE
Dittmore
Nicer
John Lee
H. FE
Wadeworth
Laporte
Vth
M. H. Kidd
Wabash
B.smth
Harsford City
CLA. C. McClellan
Waterloo
C. Matson
Willian Mitchell
Ed. Henderson
Blessing
National and State Convention Dates
Listings show the Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati on Tuesday June 22 41. The Republican National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 2. The Greenback National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Republican State Convention in Indianapolis on Thursday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Indiana
Indiianapolis
Rhode Island Rejects Imperialism in State Rights Rhetoric
The piece cites Senator Anthony defending Rhode Island as a true state within the Union and resisting Radical imperialist aims. It highlights a Democratic principle from a Republican source praising local self government and noninterference with other states.
Senator Anthony on State and Federal Powers
The passage argues that States hold rights not delegated to the Federal government and that the Federal government has only those powers given by the Constitution. It credits Senator Anthony for endorsing this Democratic doctrine and urges Republicans to uphold independence in line with traditional American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Republic
The United States in Vast Industrial Promise and Rail Power
A reflection on U S wealth and growth, noting 111000 miles of railroad in operation and projections of doubled mileage. The piece contrasts American rail expansion with Great Britain, highlighting vast rivers, lakes, agricultural output, and raw materials. It frames transportation as a central peace and prosperity issue for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Great Britain
Ireland
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Anti third term speech sparks debate on class and respect
Horace White, former Chicago Tribune editor, warned New York audiences that permanence of power fosters snobbery. He cited European observation of people looking up to birth and rank, contrasting with American egalitarianism where equal footing prevents reverence for birth and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace White
Chicago Tribune
New York
Europe
Mr. White
England
Red
Democratic Party Declares White Man’s Government Stance
The Courier reports the Evansville and First District Indiana leaders call for a white man’s party in the Pocket. It proclaims equal justice for all but restricts citizenship to whites, pledging to support a white man defined government and inheritance of freedom for the white population in Vannerburg county next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Evansville
Indiana
Democratic Party
United States of America
Vannerburg County
Democrats urged to nominate trusted Water Works trustees
In the May election Madison Democrats should nominate honest capable business men for the Water Works trustees posts. Names suggested include William B. Starmstedt, Charles F. Belser, and Fred Harper. Local elector sentiment favors men over party labels, urging the party to field top candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Williamb. Starmstedt
Charles F. Belser
Fred. Harper
Madison
Wagner Named Republican Recorder Candidate
The Herald announces Jesse Wagner as a candidate for reelection as Recorder, subject to the Republican convention. It praises him as the least objectionable Republican hopeful, noting two years of service with a spotless record and an affable, courteous demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Wagner
The
Herald
Wagner
New York Herald Quintuple Sheet Shows Booming Advertising
The New York Herald of Sunday 4th Inst issued a quintuple sheet with eighty nine columns of advertisements totaling 4 070 business notices. The paper argues the surge reflects improving business as buyers and sellers rush to advertise to reach more customers and fuel continued gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald of Sunday
the Herald
State conventions to select delegates to national conventions
The document lists the state Republican and Democratic conventions for choosing delegates to their respective national meetings. It notes dates, locations, and major offices involved, outlining the process by which state parties nominate delegates for the national conventions.
Shelby County Election Flap Suppressed by Democrats
Republicans in Shelby county attempted to cast ballots for African American voters imported from North Carolina at Shelbyville. Democrats countered with quietude, stopping the mob from achieving its aim. White Indiana voters resist surrender to carpet-baggers and plantation hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
North Carolina
Shelbyville
Indiana
Commonwealth
Burg
Liegal
Far-heel
English Life Focus Highlighted by Imneville Courier Journal
The Imneville Courier Journal centers a brief portrait of Hon. William A H English, examining his private and political life with emphasis on his public stance and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imneville Courier-Journal
Ghiust
William A H. English
C.J
Gailido
View Press
Inexorable Demand for Civil Service Compliance
Fragmentary text claims officials must submit an inexorable assessment or face decapitation, despite a Civil-service Order. It suggests forced contributions and no objection in any official quarter from volunteers. The source shows sensational language with unclear attribution and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienenes i
Riral
Indiana politics and a Shelbyville election clash
The piece denounces Republican papers for claiming a GOP victory after constitutional amendments passed. It argues the amendments were ordered by a Democratic legislature and supported by Democrats, noting Indiana’s Democratic leaning. The report also describes a violent incident in Shelbyville where vigilante actions and a confrontation between Black and white residents occurred during a dispute over voting.
Calvin Cisco Named Candidate for Sheriff by Democrats
The advertising columns announce Calvin Cisco as a Democratic candidate for Sheriff, pending the convention decision. Cisco is described as a Jeffersonian Democrat, a loyal friend, brave yet gentle, and broadly qualified for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Cisco
Cisco
Death of Caauscey Newton Noted Journalist
Mr. Caauscey Newton longtime Cincinnati Enquirer editorial staff member died on the 6th. He was among the nation s ablest political writers and will be greatly missed. The Enquirer last Wednesday paid a high tribute to his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caauscey Newton
Cincinnati Enquirer
Newton
Enquirer
Extra Supplement on Hon. William H. English
The Herald publishes an extra sheet with fourteen columns detailing the life and character of Indiana statesman Hon. William H. English, highlighting his career and notable achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Indiana
William H. English
Resignation of Deaf and Asylum Trustee JoHNson Follows New Appointment
Hon Frank C JoHNson resigned as Trustee of the Deaf and Asylum last Thursday. He will begin duties as Supervisor of Census of this district immediately and will appoint deputies as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Johnson
The
Deaf and Asylum
Bardant Seeks Jefferson County Sheriff
Isaac C. Bardant is portrayed as an honest upright candidate running for sheriff in Jefferson County. The notice emphasizes his integrity and bid for the sheriff position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac C. Bardant
Jefferson County
Anti third term convention to meet in St Louis May sixth
A St Louis assembly plans to protest Grant’s Chicago nomination in June. The piece argues Grant will win on the first ballot. The New Albany Ledger Standard urges Floyd county Democrats to back a 1500 vote margin for Tilden next November, question remains if he is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Grant
Chicago
New Albany Ledger-Standard
Floyd County
Tilden
Iowa Democrats Hold Delegates Convention Last Wednesday
The Democratic Party of Iowa convened to appoint delegates for the National Convention. The delegation heads to Cincinnati un instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cincinnati
Democratic Party in Bedford area campaigns and quarry shipments
The text argues political cleansing of a township and city by calling traitors unfit to campaign. It notes Clark and Floyd counties elected Democratic supervisors, suggesting the party is not dead in that region. Worts Roors Co. ships eight car loads of stone daily from the Dark-Hollow Stone Quarry Bedford Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Clark
Floyd
Messrs. Worts
Massachusetts state debt cap at 33 900 000 says GOP in power
In Massachusetts the Republican party has governed for over twenty years and the state debt totals 33 900 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Organizing Effort Aims for Victory in County and State
Fragmentary historical note urges thorough organization to ensure victory in local and state elections. Mentions Balester and an unclear set of names, with references to business conduct and political activity.
Morrison Nominated for President by City Democrats
Wrinsaw H. Exotzea notes the nomination of Hen. Wm. B. Morrison of Blinds by the Phy tel Saga City Gassttd in a Democratic show of gains. Complete organization aims to save the party from defeat in the city next May as Illinois declares only freeholders may serve on juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Saga City
Wm. B. Morrison
Blinds
Democratic Party
Crothersville Correspondence Sees Growth and Local Charms
The Crothersville letter notes oats sowing after a recent election and a midnight bonfire. It lauds town growth, mentions Mr Hare improving property, thanks for a serenade, a July 3 wedding charivari, and prospects for a hotel. Mrs Carr dies after a brief illness. burial planned near Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crotheraville
William Moore
Allie Dams
Squire Spall
Indiana
Carr
Seymour
Farminton
Hanover Items Show Calm Spring Developments
Hanover April 12 1880 notes Felix Brandt has a boy and Mrs Rankin improves. Seniors expect a three day vacation for the State contest. J J Gilchrist visited. Old fence at the Presbyterian Church replaced. Colored church members discuss an exhibit. Primary contest graded Story ahead of Hume. Litter to represent Hanover at Indianapolis on the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Brandt
W. T. Rankin
J.J. Gilchrist
Presbyterian Church
R. W. Story
Hume
Story
Hanover
Indianapolis
College
Stubbs
Local Coal and Iron Prices From City Market Report
A readable OCR fragment lists items such as coal types, lump coal, stove size irons, horse shoes, bar iron, and charcoal with prices per unit. Mentions include Green coal at 7 cents per pound and iron bar pricing around $4.50 to $6.50, with references to district markets and quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Madison Indiana 1890 election notice of mayor council and trustees
Notice from James Roberts City Clerk announcing an annual election in Madison Indiana to be held on the first Tuesday in May 1880. It lists polling locations ward by ward, officials inspectors and judges, and the hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It specifies positions of one mayor, one councilman per ward, and three trustees with term details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Indiana
James Roberts
Madion
South Side
James Stewart
R. Fred. Ernst
John H. Sullivan
Dooligle’s
Main Crean and
Vine Streets
J.T. Hurlbut
Harry Kyle
Wa. Deirig
Centennial Hotel
Main Cross Street
James Moore
A. Lugam
A. Leckard
Common Council
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