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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1879
Page
2
Radical press obituary and Yazoo City murder critique
An editorial attacks the Radical press over Dixon’s death in Yazoo County. It labels Dixon a criminal and accuses Barksdale of killing him in a street fight sparked by race tensions. The piece urges political operatives to avoid premature outrage and to rely on business principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Yazoo County
Miss
Radical
Radical Party
J. Madison Wells
Yazoo City
Rada
Casanave and Four Louisiana Return Board Rogues
Casanave faced pecuniary distress after aiding in a Louisiana perjury case. He paid over $1,700 to cover legal fees when the others refused, demanding help from Hayes and Sherman. The Chicago Times labels Casanave a prominent figure in a political scandal, noting pensions to Wells, Anderson, and Kenner while Casanave remains without official reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casanave
Washington
Louisiana Returning Board
J. Madison Wella
Anderson
Kenner
Louisiana
Cazanave
Hayes
John Sherman
The
Chicago Times
Louisiana Return Board
James Madison Wells
Wells
Villian
Darkies
Old Welle
New Orleans
Revered Lon Hoding Poem Praised At Soldiers’ Reunion
A Madison newspaper hails Lon Hoding’s Relics and Recollections as a starry poem that may unite praise worldwide. The piece compares the poet to historic bards, foretelling enduring fame and a breath of immortality beyond time. The writer closes with weariness and a rest request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Hoding
Buchanan Reid
Sheridan
Madwon Star
Scio
Rocky Isle
Madison
Dixon slain sheriff candidate becomes martyr in Mississippi
The slain independent Yazoo Sheriff candidate Dixon is hailed as a martyr by Republican papers after death. The text condemns Mississippi politics, cites O P Morton and Ames, and claims negro killings funded Republican gains, asserting no further black deaths since Democratic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Yazoo
Miss
Barkedale
Mississippi
O. P. Morton
Ames
New Insane Asylum to House 1000 Patients
Dr Joseph G Rogers, Superintendent, leads plan to move all incurably insane from county jails and poor houses to the new hospital nearing completion. A circular will solicit data from counties on current confinement figures. The project, begun by a Democratic Legislature and to be carried out by a Democratic hospital superintendent, has been long neglected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Rogera
Rogers
Ingane
Secretary Sherman’s Pittsburg Interview on Casanave Claims
Secretary Sherman says Casanave should be paid for losses from the returning board if he behaved, and urges Republicans to step up with funds. He defends his stance and mocks opponents while boasting of past boldness and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Pittsburg
Casanave
Returning Board
Judge Cravens Welcomes Ex-Soldiers at Reunion
Judge John R. Cravens delivers a gracious welcome to visiting veterans while Morton C. Hunter’s remarks provoke contrast. The observer notes a clear distinction between a statesman and a demagogue in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Cravens
Morton C. Hunter
Hunter
Partisan Ire Over Supreme Court and Election Allegations
The author condemns partisan loyalty in politics and judges, accusing eight Supreme Court justices of partisanship during the Hayes-Tilden dispute. Justice Miller allegedly admitted Tilden won Louisiana, provoking calls that he is a political perjurer and a Radical partisan undermining law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Republic
Supreme
The
United States
Justice Miller
Tilden
Louisana
Hayes
Justice Maller
Mrs Martin Quick Sues State Sentinel for Libel
Mrs Martin Quick of Indianapolis sues the State Sentinel for 10000 dollars alleging a malciously printed defamatory article on April 26 1879 accusing the seduction of Addie Moore. She claims public ridicule and social disgrace since the publication and also sues the People for the same amount over the same article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Quick
Indianapolis
State Sentinel
Addie Moore
General Manson Leaves Reunion Over Offensive Remarks
General Manson attended the reunion but left on the afternoon train due to Hunter's remarks. He and Col Gray, both Democrats, condemn the display of political motives at the soldiers’ gathering. Hunter’s speech irked Democratic soldiers and was seen as dishonorable to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Manson
Hunter
Gen. Manson
Col. Gray
Southern claims and party power in Congress
The Republicans push to control Congress to pay more Southern claims while John Sherman boasted in 1876 that his party loyalists had tapped 100 million of public funds for Southern claims. The Cincinnati Commercial warns that Democratic control would mean further payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Sherman
San Francisco mayoral candidate shot amid bitter feud
Rev I.8 Kautoca, a workingmen's candidate for mayor, was shot by Chronicle editor Charles DeYoung. The conflict stems from a fierce personal and political dispute. Dixon and Kal-Joch cases are noted as identical and should be treated alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kautoca
San Francisco
Charles DeYoung
The
Chronicle
Dixon
Unnamed Republican Paper Criticized by Courier-Journal Editor
A Louisville Republican paper is mocked for praising its own popularity while the Courier-Journal editor remains unaware of the rival sheet. The piece suggests this reflects the paper’s limited readership and insubstantial influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lousville Courier-Journal
Courier-Journal
Governor Isaac P. Gray Attends Soldier Reunion Speech
Governor Isaac P. Gray spoke at the soldier’s reunion last Thursday praising the event and avoiding politics. He is a candidate for Governor, while critics like Morton C. Hunter are labeled narrow-minded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieat
Isaac P. Gray
Morton C. Hunter
Col. Gray
Republicans plan new party in Cincinnati in September
Repuscican InGersout and James Parton organize a free-thinker party in Cincinnati to advocate the free transmission of obscene literature by mail. Bob is cited as a living representative of the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repuscican InGersout
James Parton
Cincinnati
Bob
Republican Party
Murray Hester Seeks Governor Nod at State Convention
Ex Republican congressman Murray Hester, a salary grad er and bramble ass, attends the Republican State Convention as a gubernatorial candidate. His recent Park rally on Wednesday drew attention for a stern, brooding speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Clarification on Mrs Sartoris Death Report
A false report claimed Mrs Nellie Sartoris nee Grant had died. The error arose from confusing her name with another Mrs Sartoris who died at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sartoris
Grant
Noted Vincennes Professor Leads Reunion March
Prof. T. J. Caartrer of Vincennes led the reunion and walked Main Cross with the boys. His Park recitation impressed. Prof. Chariton is a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, regarded as a more competent and worthy man for the position in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Caartrer
Vincennes
Chariton
Republican nominee hopes rise after alleged treasury payout
The text alleges Joan SaeRMAn paid 61 750 to Casanave from the U S Treasury, described as the returning board burglar. It asserts this would materially boost SaeRMAn's chances for the Republican nomination for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Saerman
Casanave
Returning Board
U. S. Treasury
Colum bus Indiana couple wed in Columbus ceremony
Royal E. Puresti editor of the Vincennes Sun and Miss Molhe Pidgeon were married on the 16th in Columbus Indiana. We wish the couple smooth sailing through life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal E. Puresti
Vincennes Sun
Molhe Pidgeon
Columbus
Ind
Foster Only Claims 40000 Vote Lead for Governor
The report notes Foster claims a 40 000 majority for governor in Ohio, echoed by Ewing. It warns that ballots may reveal a different result and that someone could be misled when counts are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ohio
Ewing
Ohio Political Opinions on Civil Service Reform
Cary Scauirz speaks to Ohio residents about civil service reform detailing his stance. The piece notes the administration’s payment to him for his work is not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Scauirz
Ohio
Reunion Attendees From Local Papers Noted
Josran Gwin of the New Albany Ledger-Standard and Reuben Daily of the Jeffersonville News and Democrat attended the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josran Gwin
The
New Albany Ledger-Standard
Reuben Daily
Jeffersonville News and Democrat
Girant 13 Arrival Hinted for San Francisco in September
The ship Girant 13 is expected to reach San Francisco, with possible arrival dates on September 12 or 15. It is not clear which date will be confirmed, but observers await official docking schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girant 13
San Francisco
Maine election set for Monday September 8
The Maine election is scheduled to take place on Monday September 8, with voters expected at polling stations across the state to cast ballots on local and statewide matters. This brief outlines the upcoming election date and general voting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Railroad Link Planned From Jerusalem To Jaffa
A railroad project is proposed to connect Jerusalem and Jaffa, outlining a route for a modern rail line to improve transportation between the two cities and support regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Remarkable Library of Universal Knowledge Offer
The Library of Universal Knowledge in 20 volumes of about 1 000 pages each priced at 50 cents per volume or 10 for the set. A reprint of the 1879 Chambers edition with large American additions. Volume one due in September with further volumes soon after. Special early subscriber and club incentives offered by American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman Street, New York.
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Library of Universal Knowledge
Edinburgh
London
Chambers’ Encyclpedia
Appleton
Johnson
Rollin
Acme Library of Biography
Acme Library of Modern Classics
Carlyle
Macaulay
Gibbon
Goldsmith
Lamartine
Michelet
Thomas Moore
Walter Scott
Fouque
Cesar
Cromwell
Burns
Joan of Arc
Vicar of Wakefield
Picciola
Lalla Rook
Relics and Recollections and the MadIson Veterans Reunion
The article criticizes a Herald edition about the Madison veterans reunion and the postmaster's role in the event. It questions the poet laureate’s regime and lampoons political factions while defending Madison’s citizens and urging restraint from incendiary rhetoric amid lingering Civil War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Madison
Pegagua
Relics and Recollections Provoked by Political Debates
Editorial attacks recent union veterans who oppose continued conflict and accuse political rivals of plunder. The writer condemns relics and recollections rhetoric, warns against exploiting dead soldiers for partisan gain, and questions leaders for safeguarding treasury integrity.
Camp Meeting News and Local Incidents Report
Correspon dence notes family relations and local life. Farmers report good wheat and poor corn due to dry weather with recent fine rains and plowing for wheat. Camp meeting at Deputy ends. several injuries thefts and arrests nearby. teachers resign. local mischief and a broken collarbone among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cooperider
Leander
Golden
Miss Arbuckle
Goben
Holman
Robbins
Fremont Herrod
Austin
Mark Cain
William Simmons
Peregrine
Whitsett
Charlestown
Jeffersonville
C. L. Jewett
W.S. Montgomery
Jo Crosby
Hanover
Logan
Moore's Hill
G. O. Cosby
Cincinnati
Tom Pogue
Inland Sea Voyage Among Islands and Islands
Sailor describes the shifting Inland Sea scenery with brown roofs, terraced hills, and clouded mountains. The voyage passes calm straits, white sand coves, and distant shores before entering open sea and ending near a lighthouse as the flag is raised. The narrator compares the view to Loch Linnhe, Ross Island, and Windermere in a flowing, impressionistic passage.
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Killarney
Mull
Ben Cruachan
Rhine
Loch Linne
Ross Island
Arrocher
Windermere
Reo
Passage Through a Land Locked Bay at Sunset
The narrative describes green water under shifting light, telegraph poles, a green point, and a steamer passing a narrow channel to reach Simonaski. The ship exits into rough seas after a corner, then evening brings calm with fishing boats near shore and many unlit junks further out, provoking heated speech among sea captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonaski
In Favor of the Movement
The Columbus Democrat argues against importing colored workers for voting or labor purposes, criticizing Republican conspirators and urging opposition to bringing in colored refugees. It condemns the plan as harmful to white laborers and insists the paper stands against such importation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Madison Courier
Paradoxical Trait Said to Aid Cholera Control
A fragment notes a strange claim that a bad trait could be used to attract cholera or influence its spread. The wording is terse and lacks clear attribution or context.
Dr Kings New Discovery Trial Offer At Local Drug Store
Claiming immediate relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and throat or lung diseases the ad asserts hundreds of cures from Dr Kings New Discovery. It invites readers to visit J E C F Harper's Drug Store in Madison for a free trial bottle or a regular bottle for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Harper's Drug Store
Madison
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