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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1882
Page
2
The Weekly Herald offers subscriptions for one year at $150 to single subscribers and reduced rates for clubs at different addresses. Prizes of $10 and $500 will be awarded to the largest and second largest clubs outside Madison before June 1, 1882. Subscriptions must be prepaid and agents are sought for every county post office.
City voters are shown a slate led by Mayor Vincent Kirk with council candidates in each ward. First Ward Solomon Caplinger appears alongside a slate including Hubert Scacysten in the Second Ward and Senestous Anger in the Third Ward. Fourth Ward lists Martin Muluen Fifth Ward Crieon T Brannam and Sixth Ward Epwarp Countrys as part of the ticket.
A Missouri governor’s message clarifies that no "dead or alive" reward was offered for the James brothers. It states a $5,000 reward for arrests and convictions of participants in the cited robberies and murders, with separate rewards for Jesse and Frank James, and notes Ford’s lack of capture and potential legal peril.
In April 1879 California voters divided on a proposition to bar Chinese immigration with 154 638 in favor 5881 opposed and 147 874 non committal. The piece argues President Arthur and Republican leaders doubt California self governance and critiques eastern capitalists pulling federal strings. Prohibition majority over all.
Senator Voorhees, in a strong State Senate address, denounces Britain for violating Irish-born American rights. He cites Daniel McSweeney of California, jailed in Dundalk after twenty-five years in the U S without trial, using the case to frame foreign relations and citizen rights.
In Indianapolis a conversation among colored residents notes distrust of party nominations and urges each honest man to form his own ticket. The exchange, quoted from Ispranapouis Sextinet, reflects a push for reform and honesty in government amid political tensions.
A speaker denounces attacking a man by referencing relatives deeds as cowardly. He calls for individuals to judge by personal merit and for every true man to recognize Luis Fuel.
On the eighth inst anniversary of Col. Garber's death his son M C Garber paid a moving tribute in the Daily Courier. Garber edited the Courier for years, shaping the paper into a respected political influence statewide. Kragon M G, the current editor, is praised for maintaining its high standing and editorial skill.
Tur Indianapolis News says the defeat of the Republicans in Indianapolis stemmed largely from black voters who generally favored the Democrats. It asserts that Negroes are natural Democrats and belong to the labor class, which has long seen Democrats as its strongest defenders.
A gentleman stated Captain Kirk has greatly benefited Madison, crediting his lifelong devotion to public interests and city improvements. Voters in his ward have repeatedly re elected him to the City Council for his fearless energy and contributions.
Mr Scovitue spoke on Guiteauism blaming Stalwarts and Stalwartism for Guiteau's crime. He criticized Conkling for chasing factional gain while neglecting national good. Guiteau's brother and Fritz Snyder attended with eight reporters, three police, and about twenty others.
Reported in the last election that Republicans circulated two dollar bribes to voters with a rising scheme offering two dollars then four, and so on. A young man on Main street was found after receiving such an offer and a Smyrna township resident claims a similar approach was used.
A legislative committee weighs moving the capital with Lexington offering 500000 and the Transylvania University grounds. Two members favor relocation to Lexington, two oppose, and if a change occurs these two would back Louisville.
The bill already allowed by Treasury officials has passed the Senate. It provides two to three hundred thousand dollars to Kentucky to be distributed in small sums among two or three hundred people in different parts of the state.
The Republican convention for Indiana’s seventh district met in Indianapolis and renominated Stanton J. Peele by acclamation. The gathering adjourned immediately after the nomination to avoid any discussion of the temperance issue.
The Michigan City Dispatch criticizes the Republican machine praising its restraint. It notes constables elected in several states and claims no effort to inflame public sentiment with a sensational Southern outrage story.
Attorney General Balpwis rules constables may be paid fifty cents per untagged dog killed, capping the fee. He also states road superintendents are entitled to be paid from township funds, not from county funds.
The second annual convention of the National Land League met in Washington last Wednesday with twenty-two states represented. The league aims to furnish relief to the oppressed in Ireland.
Brusie Manone loosens grip on Virginia political machine giving orders as a rival gains control and defeats Billie in a district contest. The move signals a change in leadership and strategy within the party apparatus.
The Daily Star notes the Republican mayoral candidate faces a hard race. It jokes that Democrats will help by providing a boat to ride Salt River, implying a difficult path to victory.
The Fifth District Congressional Convention will meet at Franklin on June 1. Col Matson, the current Representative, will be renominated likely without opposition.
Sawyer J Sauira the Republican mayoral candidate spoke to the council urging street labor pay cut to one dollar per day. He argued ten hours in dirt and mud warrants only this wage.
A morning remark by a colored man urged beating any voter who backed Samuel J. Smith. He accused Smith of pushing to close schools and remove them from the district.
A brief North Vernon Sun article lauds L C Jones for delivering common sense guidance to readers, presenting practical tips and plain speaking on local concerns.
A request appears for ongoing subscriptions to aid widow James and her children. The appeal seeks steady contributions to cover basic needs as the family navigates hardship.
A boiler explosion at a building on Pratt Street Baltimore devastates a chop and feed mill run by A H Sibley Co and a sash and door factory run by Miller and Coleman. Several people including the engineer Harrison Waters and the boy Kroning are killed or fatally injured. Damages estimated at 8000 with bodies believed buried under ruins. A similar blast occurred twelve years earlier with five deaths.
Washington report dated the 13th says H. W. Howgate escaped this afternoon while visiting his family after receiving temporary leave to see his daughter at Vascar College. Bailiff and police searched the house. no trace found by 11 p.m. police alerted in Baltimore Richmond New York Philadelphia and Boston. $5 000 offered for his capture if not arrested by tomorrow.
Rumors swirl about Lincoln seeking Illinois Senate seat. Howe defends post office role in Louisiana lottery. Missouri governor Crittenden praised in House. Cameron-Mitchell tensions rise in Pennsylvania. Utah Commission moves delayed awaiting funding. Dorsey papers contested. civil rights complaints filed in Florida. Guiteau and Scoville court actions and prison notes.
The Indianapolis News reports the State Board of Education met last evening with all members present. High school commissions were granted to Franklin Cambridge City Sullivan and Edinburg. Madison Warsaw and Brookville commissions were referred for further consideration. The board prepared questions for the teachers' examination for the six months starting July 1 and will adopt a syllabus for county institute work.
State notes report 344 Tippecanoe pensioners receive 128 352 annually while toll road proposals fail in every county. Ridpath supporters push for Indian agent role as Greencastle politics name Miller for mayor and Starr for marshal. Also mentions deaths, smallpox quarantine, railroad contracts, legal bribes, and a Kokomo group of sixty leading citizens.
Community leaders denounce the lynching of Long and defend Dr Armstrong as a respected Kokomo physician. Newspapers note that most residents learned of the lynching only after Long's death. Special correspondent reports the Press office sale to H S Bigham was effectively a Star purchase, signaling a shift to Democratic alignment and a consolidated Star Press.
A synthesis of editorials from The Philadelphia Record and Chicago Tribune railing at political machines and tariff policy. Proposals include pensions for Indians and royal families, criticism of Garfield’s monument funding, and calls for reform to curb party bosses and protect workingmen from tariff costs.
A Louisville and Nashville verdict awards the NcNiels $20,000 after their son, a freight brakeman, was killed. Ida Greeley Smith dies at Chappaqua aged editor Horace Greeley’s daughter. she leaves three children. Emigration surges as Inman Line reports potential 1,000,000 arrivals. ships City of Rome Richmond Braniela carried over 5,000 in a week. Gilbert Fitzgerald duped Charles Francis Adams of $18,000, a Milwaukee native with earlier $5,500 theft. John F. Slater of Norwich plans a $1,000,000 freedmen education fund with notable trustees. Dallas endures a severe hail and rain storm. Daily Herald losses reach $10,000–$12,000 and E M Tillman’s liquor store adds $8,000 in damage.
An old advertised salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapping chilblains and corns and even piles. It is offered as guaranteed satisfaction or money back at 25 cents per box. Seller listed as C E Herhart.
Charlie McKinnon a Kansas City liquor merchant has made an assignment citing the Kansas prohibitory law ruined his business. Dr Herman Schraeder Bloomington Ill a fruit authority says damage to fruit across Central Illinois is greater than commonly believed. Five thousand Jews were expelled from Moscow. Easter holidays saw Odessa streets patrolled by troops. Seven hundred...
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