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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
6
An advertisement touts Burrowes Panacea as a universal cure and liniment. It claims to treat earache toothache headache neuralgia rheumatism sprains and back pain and to swiftly cure cramps colic and internal pains and to check diarrhoea when used internally according to directions.
The Chicago Tribune invites the Star-eyed Goddess of Reform to visit Louisville at a discounted fare but Editor Watterson declines. He says she is busy with a year end jubilee from Thanksgiving to New Year in 1892, hosting festive celebrations in Kentucky for all good will families.
Washington correspondent reports Representative Jason B. Brown arrives in the capital and secures a furnished residence on No. 1 B Street Northeast. He reflects on the recent campaign, notes Republican opposition to tariff and Force bill, and predicts no extra session before October. He says Third party funds aided Republicans, and asserts Democrats will control the government after March 4.
The Springfield Union conducts a thorough check of calamitous reports about mill closings in central and western Massachusetts. It concludes most stories are lies and notes inventories and demand are strong, with production at or near capacity and no sign of downturn.
A promotional ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming it cures hundreds, even thousands, of cases of impure blood. It insists most people are not exceptions and urges readers to take the risk for potential health gains with a money back guarantee.
Maprip reports a Madrid mob of 11 000 to 12 000 people gathers around Buerta del Sol and the ministerial district. They clash with police, loot shops, and threaten the government as reinforcements disperse the crowd. The unrest reflects deep labor and artisan anger with calls for cabinet resignation.
Song Kong dispatch confirms the sinking in the Sea of Japan after a collision with the English steamer Ravenna. Seventy four lives are lost and the Ravenna sustained heavy damage. Paris reports M Bourg in talks to form a cabinet with M Bourgeois possibly taking a leading role.
The influenza has appeared in Berlin with many cases and several exceptionally severe.
Riley Thomas, a Negro, entered Emma Allen's yard in Macon Georgia and shot her twice in the abdomen with a pistol. The former mistress, now married, died after three hours of agony. Thomas had previously threatened to kill her.
Mount SITERLine Ky Dec 2 The trial of Sophie Lyons and Billy Burke ended yesterday Lyons was acquitted Burke received a three year penitentiary sentence for robbing the Traders Bank of this city on May 5.
A large handsome Map of the United States, mounted for office or home use, is issued by the Burlington Route. Copies mailed to any address on receipt of twelve cents in postage by P.8. Evetts, Genl Pass, J. O., & Q.B. B., Chicago, Dl. eb Bate.
Ex Governor Henry M Hoyt of Pennsylvania died shortly after 2 o clock yesterday morning in Wilkes-Barre after months of illness. Born Kingston 1830 he rose from Williams College to law and military service in the Civil War where he became a general. He led Pennsylvania Republicans as state chairman and served as governor from 1879 to 1883 before returning to private life.
Western telegraphers report no strike on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines. The Rock Island Order of Railway Telegraphers sought a new wage schedule, presenting a peaceful appeal for better conditions. Assistant General Manager Allen being away, no action was taken until his return next Monday.
The Emperor of Germany will send a vast collection to the Chicago world’s fair, featuring gifts to his grandfather and father from European sovereigns and German people. Stored by the Latin American department, the display includes jewels, silver, decorations, and numerous personal items valued in the millions.
Washington December 2 Commissioner of Internal Revenue Mason released his annual report estimating next year's internal revenue at 165 million dollars up from 150 million the prior year which yielded 153.8 million He notes Louisiana investments in sugar making machinery due to the bounty and that maple sugar licenses issued for next year have risen to 6100 He projects bounty payments for all sugars at 8.4 million dollars.
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledoswears to pay 100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure He signs before A W Gleason Notary Public on December 6 1886 The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and 75 cent sales through druggists.
The public is urged to judge the Wisconsin Central Line for its Chicago to Milwaukee and St Paul connections. Two daily trains to St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth offer Pullman vestibuled drawing room sleep ers and modern coaches with unmatched dining car service.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness from La Grippe and general ailments. It claims direct action on stomach and kidneys and promises speedy relief with a trial. Large bottles priced at 500. at Harper’s Drug store.
Terre Haute dispatches report Ellsworth Wyatt a noted Dalton gang member was captured at Cody near Cory by six officers led by Sheriff Hixon Guthrie and Sheriff Stout of this county. He resisted and was brought to Terre Haute where he awaits escort westward. reward and indictments against other gang members are noted.
CHAGRIN Falls Ohio December 2 A Hansen of Munson a farmer was badly crushed and his leg broken while handling saw logs at a local sawmill or work site.
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