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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1882
Page
2
A prize of $10 will go to the person sending in the largest club outside Madison before June 1, 1882, with a $500 prize to the second largest. Club subscriptions must be paid in advance. An agent is wanted for every post office in the county.
The council records show Samuel J Smith voting to raise the council's nightly pay from two to three dollars while then voting against raising laborers’ daily wages from125 to 150 dollars. The sequence suggests self interest over public wage fairness in the same session.
The piece argues Republicans accusing Democrats of driving taxes should cite records, noting Madison carries substantial public works including water, schools, markets, and offices. It states the debt stems from these provisions and questions a desire to abolish essential services while noting Madison’s relatively low debt for its size.
A bill passed the Senate and nearly passed the House, designed to repeal permanent appropriations. It would halt silver dollar coinage if enacted, a crafty move that would raise money value and act as a tax on debtors while benefiting creditors, resembling the earlier demonetization of silver by Congress.
Dr Bartlett of Second Presbyterian Indianapolis has been summoned to lead New York Avenue Presbyterian in Washington. His congregation vows to resist the move offering every inducement. The pulpit is described as desirable with a £6000 salary and $2000 parsonage value.
After a destructive fire in Lawrenceburg a Republican editor acknowledges the Democrats as gentlemen and commends Dr Hunter of the Register for housing the press crew until fresh material could be provided. The event highlights mutual respect between Dearborn county Republicans and Democrats.
The judge urges Cravens to declare candidacy at the congressional convention. He is modest, gifted, and would strengthen the party. The district would gain a capable representative and a large Democratic majority is anticipated.
In a partisan tone a writer claims winter's stubborn reign resists the coming spring. The piece suggests the season may force political action like an Electoral Commission to decide who rules, portraying Old Probs as blocking spring’s tender offerings and provoking a constitutional showdown.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line was halted by five armed men who boarded a train and headed for the baggage car, not the express car. Passengers fired back and drove them into the woods. The text notes Jesse James would not have bungled it this way.
The piece accuses Samuel J. Smith of aligning with Republican policy by raising his own pay to 3 dollars per night while voting to cut street labor wages to 125 dollars per day. It argues voters who back such policies support this economy.
The Republican organs object to funding waterworks and schools but oppose paying for them. They highlight a choice between Billie Mahone's repudiation plan and Samuel J. Smith's policy of low wages proposed in the City Council.
A fragmented instruction appears to push for extended coverage over six days across two columns. The text suggests manipulating a five line statement about a candidate’s record, aiming to intensify impact as it is repeated. The style hints at recorder intent rather than reporting facts.
A reader recalls an editorial from the Star two years ago praising Capt. Kirk as a valuable citizen. There was no campaign then, but the Star could still do him justice.
A playful note describes a tarred dog on West Street howling about high city taxes. The mock scene suggests the creature is not worried by the city debt he is expected to liquidate, instead seeking “raw beef” as a joke.
Remarks claim Jeff Lovell and Mac Stanley were jailed before the previous election on drunkenness charges and denied freedom on election day unless they voted for the Republican ticket.
Report notes a fanfare of mourning in Missouri over the death of Jesse James with dramatic talk of a cyclone like fury and widespread destruction described as the storm of grief sweeping the state.
On the 17th, the Ford brothers were brought into court and pleaded guilty to the murder of Jesse James and were sentenced to be hanged June 19. Governor Critten den immediately granted them full pardon.
A local notice praises Madison’s water works schools and public buildings while alleging Republicans seek office to mislead the public and charge for these services. The piece frames the political tension as a critique of the party’s motives and governance.
A reflective note questions whether respectable locals view it as cowardly to abuse a man via his relatives. It argues that attacking through family shows a lack of stronger justification.
True Pinussurus of Minneapolis Minnesota has completed another large flour mill with a capacity of 1000 bushels of wheat per hour. The plant’s annual capacity reaches 10000000 bushels.
Newspaper records show Samuel J. Smith listed as voting to raise his own council salary and to increase day labor wages during the May 15 1879 and June 5 1879 meetings. The minutes reflect salary fixes for councilmen and laborers and subsequent changes to per day rates and horse and cart pay.
A large Sixth ward meeting drew much good feeling and energy. Tonight Angel's Hall hosts a ward gathering with turnout expected high, followed by a Second ward session tomorrow night.
The Republican party backed Mr. Cochran for Waterworks Trustee despite mixed accounts and unresolved audits. Madison residents fear misdeeds and accuse party bosses of rewarding dishonesty, contributing to higher taxes.
A columnist denounces a cowardly campaign aiming at Capt. Kirk and street commissioner Deversy, claiming the slanderous articles come from party members who would not publish under their own names. The piece accuses the Republican group of orchestrating the smear from behind the scenes.
A county township trustee race prompted a voter to support a Republican candidate. He now says he will not be induced again after learning the candidate traded dog tags for votes.
Citizens of Madison urged to safeguard business interests as the city enters a new season. Calls for vigilant, active participation from business leaders and residents to keep the town thriving.
Two Democratic prisoners were jailed during the April election and kept from liberty unless they pledged to vote Republican, according to the report. The incident raised questions about election integrity and political pressure.
A fragment claims a portion of taxes is returned as a corruption fund to disfranchise voters if the recipient is a Democrat or independent Republican. The remark blends political critique with tax policy language in a provocative, opinion-like tone.
Mr Donnelly proposes $3 per night for councilmen replacing $2. Samuel J. Smith votes Aye while Mr Kirk votes No. Mr Kirk moves to raise laborer pay to $1.50 per day from $1.25. Samuel J. Smith votes No while all other council members vote Aye.
Mr Arch Graham reports another brood hatched and says his Plymoth Rock chickens are the finest in the country. He expects to supply all customers who apply for these birds.
Judge Wylie overrules defense motion in Star route case for bill of particulars. Congress debate covers Indian reservations governance, revenue fraud probes, and secretaryships. Elmer to resign post office post year. Blackburn touts Frankfort building appropriation. Porter case restoration urged.
A hodgepodge of local incidents includes James Benbow in Hagerstown reading large print after a hand injury. a Terre Haute silk bale from native cocoons. Asenath Bishop's near eighty year old silk production. Noblesville uno theater pledged by joint stock, funded by subscription. Local miners in Brazil press for ninety cents per ton for three feet high coal, while operators stand firm. An iron rod from Webster saw mill in Richmond embeds in a tree after last month’s explosion. Captain Robert Baldwin, longtime steamboatman, dies in New Albany at about age. Freight-train mishaps at Crawfordsville injure cars. a Providence farmer Callahan arrested in New Albany over missing funds. Somerset postmaster Ferrer performs wedding for Lamb and Seward without authority. Dallas dispatch notes a man in Texas shoots himself over fear of money and arrest. Two deaths near St Joseph, Clark county, a boy plows and dies from a fallen limb, another man crushed by a rolling log. A Kingsbury accident with a lamp-exploded bottle of whiskey leads to facial burns for Dagwalt and burns for Kingsbury. Rose Polytechnic Institute in Terre Haute secures Charles O. Thompson as president from Worcester County Free Institute.
A local election result announces Tr San Sura elected mayor. The piece notes concern over migrant labor in the streets, labeling workers as cheap laborers and describing expectations of a large influx of workers.
Terre Haute hires an expert chemist with an annual salary of 4000 dollars and housing, starting July 1. A 10000 dollar bonus acknowledges income loss from absence, plus eight months leave to travel in Europe and Moscow to study foreign institutions and the Russian system.
A collage of editorials from the era comments on Senator Brown of Georgia opposing an anti Chinese bill, calls for President Arthur’s cabinet shakeup, gerrymandered districts, and alleged lawless favoritism in naval service. It notes editorials from Philadelphia Times and Lancaster Intelligencer predicting Republican decline and judiciary packing by partisans.
The May Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly earns high marks for fiction poetry and articles by Gordon Cumming Fenn Wilson Mann and others. Notable pieces include The Letter 8 The Jocelyn Sin Ethel and The Last Quarrel with a vivid colored frontispiece Why Dont He Come. Subscriptions cost 25 cents per issue or $3 yearly postpaid. The Young Men's Society of Christ Church announces its 7th annual excursion to Louisville on Saturday May 6.
In a Philadelphia civile service speech Hon. Wayne McVeagh attacks President Hayes and the early Garfield era. He accuses Hayes of failing civil service reform, cites questionable Southern appointments, and claims Sherman sought presidency via Treasury leverage. He denounces spoils, opposes repudiation, and condemns Bourbon Democracy and Mahonism.
The late cold spell dampened farm equipment trade as Walter Scott reported completed sales of five Osborne Self Binders and inquiries for six more. Despite tight demand, he maintains a full stock of tools and farm implements.
An old advertisement touts Ha klen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists C E Herhart as the seller at 25 cents per box.
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