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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1880
Page
2
Executive Committee and Officers Listing
The document lists officers and members including C Shaw chairing and OwenW Woallen treasurer with multiple town and county names such as Mt. Vernon Bloomfield North Vernon Union City Greenfield Indianapolis and others. It names district officials and an executive committee comprising C C Matson John Lee William Mitchell Ed Henderson and Win Flea sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice
Thow
Coltina
Mt. Vernon
HV. Norvell
Bloomfeld
B. Voyles
Salem
A.G. Smith
North Vernon
John D. Smith
Union City
William Mitchell
Greenfield
C. C. Matson
Gravante
Wiley E. Duttfore
Spencer
John Lee
Infordsville
W.idaworth
Laporte
M. HH. Kidd
Wabash
C.C. Matson
Henderson
Win
Fleaaing
National and State Convention Dates Listed
Democratic National Convention set for Cincinnati on Tuesday June 22. Republican National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 2. Greenback National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 9. Indians Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday June 2. Indiana Republican State Convention on Thursday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicagg
Chicago
Indisnepalia
Jane Kh
Indiana
Tildens Prospecs In New York Palladium Reports Rural Democratic Sentiment
The article describes the Tilden aligned New York Palladium sending inquiries to Democratic editors outside major cities to gauge county level support for Tiblen. It argues rural papers, weekly by nature, better reflect widespread party sentiment due to closer contact with readers and lack of opposition to Tiblen beyond cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawego
N. Y
Tiblen
Tilton
Thetead Nea
Democratic Press Beats Drum Over Tilden Nomination
The Palladium on March 31 reports the Democratic editors of the State respond to the Til den nomination issue. Seventy editorials are noted, with thirteen in favor and fifty seven against the advisability of nominating Mr Til den.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palladium
Tilden
New Hampshire Republican Debauchery Charge by Judge Sawyer
Judge Aaron W. Sawyer accuses New Hampshire Republican officials of debauchery at a mass meeting. He claims eight whisky sellers per clergyman, cites a sixteen year old heading toward ruin, and notes a gospel minister active in public drinking and smoking. He argues the state’s GOP controls laws and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron W. Sawyer
New Hampshire
Nashua
Dartmouth College
Masachusetts
United States
Holman for Congress Supported by Madison Herald
The Madison Herald endorses William S. Holman for Congress, arguing his age aids his nomination and pledging hearty support if nominated. The paper defends Holman against opponents and asserts a poor Democrat is preferable to any strong Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood Journal
Madison Herald
Hoo
Wm. S. Holman
Hue
Holman
Bis
Fraj Rity
Judge Holman
William S. Holman
The
Herald
Soldiers at the Polls and Congressional Fealty
The Herald praises Democrats in the Lower House for resisting Radical antics aimed at prompting a rebuke to oppose a bill banning soldiers at polls. A Washington Republican correspondent describes the Radical stunt as four days of noisy taunts and provocation before the bill passed without a direct reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Lwer House of Congress
Polle
Demostates
Washington
Perithon
Mlely
Political Debate Over Riders in Appropriations
The report describes Republicans pressuring Democrats to engage on a rider that would bar army use as a polling police force. Democrats refuse to respond, calling the topic tiring for the country while Republicans rehearse familiar anti rider arguments. Gen Hawley’s earlier stance contrasted with current claims of revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinley
Im A
Eskantid
Blackburn
Cox
Hawley
Garfield
Grant Likely Nominee At Chicago On First Ballot
Senators Cameron Conkling and Edmunds publicly affirmed support for U S Grant as the Republican choice for Chicago. Each expects Grant to be nominated on the first ballot or by acclamation and says no contingency will lead them to oppose his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Chicago
Cameron
Conkling
Edmunds
Boston Journal
Conkling Sai
Gen. Grant
Elmunds
Blaine
Nodler Backed In Democratic Primary Spark Of Local Fury
The letter condemns Radical machine politics after Conrad NoWer appears on the Democratic primary ticket for Councilman in the Third ward. It recalls a failed independent challenge by Nodler and Williams and praises Nodler’s past council service while criticizing opponents and the local political machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad NoWer
Nodler
Williams
The
Star
Conrad Nodler
Wheat sowing area up 13 percent with spring sowing shift
April returns from the Department of Agriculture show fall sown wheat up 13 percent year over year while overall sown area declines 6 percent from last year. Conditions remain similar to last year and livestock prospects are favorable despite winter disaster in towns like Town and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Town
Nebraska
Tilden Victory Claimed by New York Sun in Albany
The New York Sun reports a sweeping Tilden victory in Albany. The article cites N C Munk as chair of Kelly's state committee and notes Keely City organ ton alignment with Tilden factions, claiming strong gains in the local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Friends of
Tilden
Albany
The
Sun
N.C. Munk
Kelly
Sailes
Keily
Mate Birch
Political dispute over claims paid by Congress
Philadelphia Bulletin accused of false reporting in a Congressional dispute. The piece argues Republicans paid over $100,000,000 in claims when in power, while Democrats halted the practice after gaining control. It cites Mr. John Sherman in 1876 boasting about paying all such claims possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Congress
John Sherman
Treasury
Desperado Hailed From North Carolina Arrested in Indiana
A man imported into Shelbyville by the Radical party sought to murder Democrats with a shotgun after an election. He was captured by Democratic citizens, jailed with a bullet wound in the leg, signaling Indiana will not tolerate grafting ruffians at the ballot box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Radical
Indiana
North Carolina
Republicans in Three States Convene For Nominating Delegates
Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky held state conventions last Tuesday. Iowa backed Blaine while Missouri and Kentucky pledged to Grant, the Duke of America, who has six pledged delegates to one for any other candidate. Some Americans still doubt Grant will be nominated at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Blaine
Grant
America
Chicago
Congressional Convention for Fourth District at Lawrenceburg
The Congressional Convention of the Fourth District will meet in Lawrenceburg Dearborn county on Thursday May 27 1880 at 1 PM. Representation is one delegate per 100 votes for Gideon D Willems in 1876 and one delegate per fraction of 50 or more. Jefferson county earns 28 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Dearborn County
Thureday
O’elock
P.m
Goy.das. D Willems
Jefferson County
Lanidera Nominated as Governor Hopeful by County Delegates
County delegates encouraged to vote for Hon Franklin Lanidera for Governor. Described as a Democrat from the hot family and a man of pure character, Lanidera is praised as Tudiana's noblest son and the only Hoosier-born governor for the state if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Franklin Lanidera
Tudiana
Hoosier Seil
National business failures and liabilities report
Meaars Dunn and Co. report 1432 U S failures in the last three months with liabilities totaling 12777077 dollars. Eastern 212 Middle 444 Southern 241 Western 345 Pacific 190. John Sherman, Republican candidate for president, is named as responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaars, Dunn & Co
United States
Middle States
Southern States
Western States
Pacific States
John Sherman
Livestock Counts From Washington Report
The Agricultural Department report from Washington lists horses at 633,800 valued at 33 million, males 61,200 valued at 3.1 million, milch cows 439,200 valued at 10.37 million, oxen and cattle 780,000 valued at 13.59 million, sheep 1,039,500 valued at 2.22 million, and hogs 2,325,000 valued at 6.92 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadiana
Agricultural Department
Washington
Madison Democrats Confront Republicans Over Mayoral Race
The passage mocks Democrats of Madison for fighting Republicans as in-fighting within their ranks and questions a Republican mayoral victory, noting impatience and presumption in political behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Mattison
Cverk
Virginia votes impact on Grant era depicted in satire
The Mobile Register mocks Virginia voting patterns by claiming voters should reject figures and documents linked to republican foundations. It portrays Grant as a rising force against established leaders like Washington Jefferson and Mason, suggesting a sweeping political shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Register
Virginia
Grant George Washington
Jefferson
Mason
Evaneville Cour Ironically Remarks on The New Albany Ledger
Fragmentary note quotes a dated scrip about English as the coming man and mentions The New Albany Ledger in a grand event at a prison bed. Unclear names, places, or dates due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaneville Cour
New Albany Ledger Grandant
Sopgpating Bing
Citizens urged to vote for Brashear in city elections
The notice declares Brashear the honorable choice for the city, urging all voters to support him and uphold the city’s dignity. It mentions broad majorities in favor of constitutional amendments and highlights a call to civic participation by citizens of all parties.
Movement for Confederate veterans home in Kentucky
Taxie advocates push a foot movement in Kentucky seeking a home for disabled Confederate soldiers. The message urges voters to choose a straight party ticket in upcoming elections, framing the appeal as a moral duty for supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Hanover Students Attend Contest and Fraternity Events
About twenty five students from the college attended the recent contest. John Taylor of Lane Seminary was with us, and Rev George Checkman will lecture May 13 under Y M C A auspices. Robt Dean plans to move to Leadville next fall. Phi Delta Theta gave an entertainment to Saluda neighbors, a full house. Fraternities enjoyed a strong Indianapolis week with State conventions and multiple offices in the Oratorical Association. Indiana State University took first at the Tedianapelis contest. Hanover placed fourth. Frank George of Bloomington elected president of the ensuing year’s convention. Fraternity rivalry threatens to reduce the Oratorical Association to a machine run by a few favored groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Lane Seminary
George Checkman
Rob't
Leadville
Phi Delta Theta
Saluda
Hanover
Indianapolis
Sigma Chi
Delta Tau Delta
Bates
Phi Gamma Delta
Hi Delus Theta
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Kappa Psi
Tedianapelis
Grand Opera House
The
State University
Lincelan Dixon
Indiana
Oberlin
O. Hanover
Frank George
Bloomington
Hurties
Stubbs
Saluda Letter Urges Pike Road From Ekaniver to County Line
Saluda Letter from Satupa Indiana dated April 16 1880 urges city readers to back a new pike road from Ekaniver through the township to the Clark county line eight to nine miles, arguing it would boost trade and market access. Proponents note roads improve a country and under the new road law the project could proceed without harming anyone. The writer asks Madison merchants and Joho san to respond and join the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wijl
Ekaniver
Bart
Hanover
Clark County
Daniel Demaree
Madison
Clik County
Proniaville
Brother Starch Factory
Johosan
Baptism and social notes from Lancaster dated April 15 1880
Rev J N Spillman baptizes three converts at Big Creek including Nettie Vulbertain and her sister amid removal of Mere McDanell to Nebraska. Mrs Landon opens a select school. a local playgroup is described as well presented with the social scene noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
J. N. Spillman
Baptist Church
Th ‘Place
Big Creek
Mies Nettie Vulbertain
Mere. McDanell
Nebraska
Mia
Laly
Amie Sennie Landon
Eshhool
Turkeys and fowl chaos disrupts wagon mishap
Mr Thomas Kay driving the huckster wagon last Tuesday encountered a bizarre accident as 87 turkeys, 1 duck, 1 guinea and 46 chickens spilled from his load. The poultry created a noisy clamor with turkeys gobbling, roosters fighting, a duck waddling, and guinea squawking, drawing neighbor Mr Wick bott’s surprised remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kay
Runa
Danpe
M. K
Mr. Wickbott
Mr. K
Mr. Abbotts
Cesar
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Yes Institute
College Hill
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Muahc
J. G. Craven
A. M
Misa Mary Craven
Boems
Scott & Milligan, Grocers
Masonic Temple
Lin. C. Jones
Main Street
Main Cross
PHE Herald
Manton
Democratic State Central Committee
C. Shaw
Owenw Woallen
Treasurr. Ju
New York
Vugket
Asters
Tal Tomebille Courier-Journal
Hinhly
Devocrats
Hanoven
Saluda Letter
Satupa, Ind
Poamhe
Tutt’s
Nee Redo
Tutt
Vue
Warray Street
Lindsey
Lindacy
Boots & Shoes
East Main Cross
Co. A. Stanton
Wm. Stapp
Ani
Times
C. A. Stanton
Ming
Enat Main Coess
Madinco, Ind
Schofield
Madison, Ind
Cassimeres
J. Schofield & Son
L. & M. Kronenberger
J. W. Maddux
West Main
L. J. Wilson
Schnabel
Indiara
Central Hotel
Second Aml Mulbrery Street
Madison, Mnd
John Kraoct
Poorastos
Sespers Hotel
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