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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
7
The Herald opines on Democratic and Republican dynamics with references to Hawaii free trade, tariff views, and a NY governor’s action. It notes Indiana politics, Blaine speculation, and a treasury report showing 51.6 million in net ordinary revenues and 355.4 million in expenditures for the past fiscal year alongside postal figures.
The Hoosier State argues President Harrison bears responsibility for party tensions due to dictatorial appointments. It notes anti Harrison sentiment among GOP workers and reports Jeper William N Scott saying Laine and Harrison will not seek renomination. Blaine reportedly appears less magnetic than before.
City Council elects Andy Jacobs of the Second Ward to fill the Street Commissioner role. Bartron’s Republican-aligned move to merge offices prompted backlash, but he defended his stance as a citizen and Democrat. Senator Surpie plans a constitutional amendment for popular senate elections, echoing Illinois’ 1858 and recent attempts.
Advice on mailing packages with strong wrapping and legible addresses plus a local catarrh cure testimonial offer. Includes claims by Frank J. Cheney for Hann’s Catarrh Cure and an offer for King’s New Discovery with trial bottles at a drug store.
The Louisville Commercial reports a brewing conflict over marriage licenses and runners in Jeffersonville. Clerks and magistrates fear a shutdown of the lucrative system as ordinances curb steerers and debates over residency rules and legality of licenses for Kentucky elopers unfold. Justice J P Tall plans to exit the field.
A girl in a playful dialogue laments a cold as a horrid thing and fears being carried off by it. She speaks with a horrid man who repeats an old story and expresses a wish to be the horrid cold herself.
A Baltimore American poem contemplates life as cards with trumps. The maiden blushes over Hearts while a society belle favors Diamonds, a worldly man favors Clubs, and a grave driver jokes that Spades are the final trumps.
A dynamite blast at 12:25 pm blasted Russell Sage's office in the Union Trust building at 69 71 73 Broadway, killing the bomber and a Sage clerk while injuring many others. Sage survived and authorities pursued the alleged culprit, a former lunatic.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box. Sold by J. Ke O Harper.
The renowned lecturer John B. Gough excused himself from his audience due to a bad cold and began a voyage to Egypt seeking relief. The journey aims to find a swift remedy for his illness.
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