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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1891
Page
2
The Madison Herald notes shipyard progress while condemning Carter Harrison as a traitor. It cites Nebeker for U S Treasurer and skewers McKinley era economics. It questions Chicago voting abuses and defends Southern black voters as Democratic supporters.
Advertisements offer a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure failure from Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cuenry Co Toledo. Endorsers West TRIAX Walding Kinnan Marvin attest to Cuenry's honor and ability. Pills sold for seven cents per bottle. Also promoted is a best salve for cuts and skin eruptions priced 25 cents per box with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available from J E O F Harper.
Apaches talking warpath. The Farmers Alliance of Lewis county Kentucky plans to run a legislative candidate. Hiko Jensen near Cleves Iowa went insane from grip and tried to kill his wife. Ex Judge Henry Chapman died near Doylestown Pennsylvania at age 83. Henry Hartzell near Alliance Kentucky missed 0 of his savings and his hired man James Howard the same night. Rev Camille Lanreatti appointed by propaganda minutante for American affairs police church. A steam pipe burst in the Washington navy yard and Lieutenant Commander Pendleton was seriously burned. Ed Strange of Oneonta Georgia shot his bride of a month. he said it was an accident while shooting a hawk. The wedding of Charles Heiser Bloomington Indiana interrupted by his arrest for seduction. Archie Downard of the assassins of Mathial Voyleson Cynthiana Kentucky convicted for life. Destitution in Lewis county Kentucky due to grip epidemic. At a lumber camp near Reno Arkansas Jack Cassidy crushed his wife’s skull with a club and killed two bystanders and was shot and killed. Directors of Newport and Cincinnati Street Railway paid delinquent license. Mayor Mosby revoked veto of extension ordinance. McCaull Opera Company canceled dates at St Paul Minnesota due to probable passage of the bill to prohibit tights on stage. A portion of the foundation wall of the new building at Fifth and Race streets collapsed. Corinmthan fell. Paul Ciena and William Gibson crushed to death. Henry Kuhnman proprietor of the Georgia hotel Dallas Texas, burned in fire two weeks ago. charged with arson. Clarence Wells and William Whytes arrested St Louis for counterfeiting. they had outfits for manufacture of counterfeit silver coins. About $0 in counterfeit coins found.
The Burlington Route is presented as a first class line spanning Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis to major cities across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Colorado. It highlights extensive mileage, service to Deadwood and Black Hills mining regions, and broad opportunities for farmers, manufacturers, miners and travelers with daily passenger trains and extensive connections.
An 19th century advertisement collage touts Chamberlain Eye and Skin Ointment for chronic sores and skin ailments, Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung issues, and Dr King’s New Discovery for a measles related cough. It mentions local sellers HEBERDART & SON and J. E. C. F. Harper offering trial bottles.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous prostration claiming to restore appetite digestion and liver and kidney function with surprising results. It advertises a 50 cent bottle sold by J B C F Harper.
Washington April 13. Diplomatic circles doubt a Rome dispatch claiming United States Minister Porter will be asked to leave Italy if Italy does not respond to the last note by April 14. President and Secretary Blaine declined to comment. The case concerns the New Orleans massacre and ongoing U S investigation.
Yesterday at Sportsmen's Park about 15000 fans watched the Cincinnati St Louis game with special ground rules allowing any hit into the crowd for two bases. Stivetts pitched brilliantly for St Louis while Crane struggled. The Cincinnati error came on Kelly’s wild throw. The game was forfeited and to be replayed today. Louisville defeated Columbus 10 to 1 behind seven early runs and strong defense led by Donovan and Peard. Attendance 7,226. Other games in the circuit were postponed by rain.
The April to April drop in customs receipts attracts Treasury scrutiny as reliance on duties wanes. A removal of the starch duty boosts free imports, while sugar bounty begins after July. Internal revenue shows a slight rise but fails to offset the steep fall in customs income.
The Republican League of the United States plans its largest convention at Music Hall Cincinnati starting noon April 28 with delegates from states, congressional districts, and league officers. Andrew B. Humphrey opens national headquarters April 18 at the Grand Hotel.
Reports from XeEsTA Ohio and Segwoun Indiana detail multiple rabid dog incidents on April 13. A large dog belonging to Speths near Clinton bit dogs and horses. another dog killed many animals before perishing. In Indiana a strange rabid dog bit Mr Eastwood’s dog, then attacked his daughter Anna before being shot.
John W. Scott of 105 Main Street Madison Indiana offers plows at cost. The notice suggests a sale event around March 6 with no stated end date or other terms.
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