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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1892
Page
1
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator for morning bitterness, bilious stomach, sour breath, and furred tongue. It promises relief for both adults and children from sour stomach, heartburn, restlessness, and sleeplessness, claiming safety for the youngest infant and decades of proven good.
The Chair of the Seuantri o of Jefferson County in the State of Giana appoints Ural Ute Andersimed as Administrator of the Estate of Mbieth Fewell, deceased of Jefferson County. James Brullivan, J.P. Wells, and Alt y Administrator to oversee duties, dated July 26, 1802.
Forent reports the establishment of a Corner Store measuring 20 by 60 feet with a new glass front in a College Town six miles west of Madison. The area is described as good farming country with fine surroundings. Addressed to E. A. Brandt in Indiana.
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Gelden Specific can cure drunkenness whether drinker is moderate or alcoholic. It promises painless administration in beer coffee tea or food without patient knowledge and guarantees removal of alcohol cravings. Free particulars via Speerie Co at 15 Race Street Cincinnati.
Ice Pure Spring Lake offers delivery to any city area at market prices. Orders may be left at Mat Hoffman's Barber Shop for William Cowarn.
Summer bargains feature outing shirts from 25 cents, gents underwear from 1.50, ladies vests from 0.50, remnants of laces and embroideries, and Oxford Ties in multiple women’s and miss sizes with prices as low as 0.25 to 1.00.
The piece cites El Paso laborers crossing into the United States for board or twenty five cents a day while comparing government costs under Buchanan to modern levels. It highlights tariff arguments, infant industry protection, and campaign committee appointments led by Harrity with Gorman Ransom Brice and Sheehan. It notes Democratic unity versus Republican divisions and Platt’s silence.
Homestead Pennsylvania Aug 2 The Amalgamated workers show signs of fracture as former employees return to jobs after Superintendent Potter reports sixty back with many more to follow. Pinkerton guards and militia patrol the streets while Carnegie Steel plans to operate non union with 1500 workers in coming days.
From Pittsburg state of AdYairs as Suuined Up from the Smoky City. Bauer and Kudd, the anarchists, will appear before the court today and ask for bail. Malick the Long Branch baker likely to be released due to lack of new evidence. Inns begins civil actions against General Hawkins and others for aggravated assault and battery with warrants issued.
Congressional investigators led by Representative Oates have completed a report on testimony from the Homestead Carnegie dispute. The document analyzes five points including wage scale changes, employer treatment, worker conduct, Pinkerton involvement, and congressional jurisdiction. A separate note covers Akron Tron Company signing the amalgamated scale for 400 workers.
A special train over the Plimoore and Ohio railroad carried one hundred men from this town last night to Homestead. They were engaged by Carnegie's agent C. T. Smith, who arrived here yesterday and says he has examined many applicants and will continue shipping trainloads of men until ordered otherwise by his employers.
Amon Farmer and Alex Terrell, county commissioners, were abducted or threatened as masked men targeted the board before a planned meeting to levy funds for Harper county bonds. Detectives pursue leads. authorities warn of potential further developments as the incident shocks Anthony and regional residents. In Plattsmouth, the Watterman opera house burned, causing $75,000 loss with partial insurance.
In Madison Square Garden 15,000 Democrats notify Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson of their nominations for president and vice president. Committee chair William L. Wilson reads the platform urging fiscal fairness and anti centralization, while Cleveland and Stevenson pledge duty to the party and nation.
In a Senate Finance Committee review of tariff impact, Senator Carlisle reports wage gains only in unprotected industries while wages in protected sectors fall. He argues prices will drop and wages rise, citing McKinley act as harmful to civilization and noting a five million dollar gain for Welsh tin plate producers at American consumers' expense.
The temperance advocate St Joan denounces tariffs as robbery accusing the system of taxing consumption, not wealth, and notes farmers' shrinking share of national wealth. He cites a decline in merchant marine and labor wages, warns against private armies and Pinkertons intimidating workers, and calls for government protection of all interests.
Governor Jones was re-elected in Alabama by a large majority. The People's party and Republicans supported Kelb, the bolting Democrat, but returns show all Democratic candidates, from Governor downward, with large majorities. Jones' majority is estimated at 50 000.
Mr. Whit ney asserts no need for Tuxie and argues opportunity exists for clubs and individuals not fully aligned with regulars yet equally earnest in backing Cleveland and Stevenson. The text highlights political realignment and collaboration among factions.
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