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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1880
Page
2
Christmas Joy Lifts Old And Young In Seasonal Verse
The passage praises Christmas as a universal joy that eases age and sorrow. It notes the Star of Bethlehem brightening hearts from polar coasts to tropical shores, uniting people beyond politics and religion, and highlights children's excitement with Santa Claus and holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Siberian
Africa
China Seas
Pacific Ocean
Greenland
Christ
Ghazipore
Santa Claus
Debated Electoral Count Critique From Madison County Courier
The fragment quotes a 19th century political clash over constitutional power in the electoral count. It cites calls to scrutinize past over rides of the Constitution and references Senator Imonda and the Radical church as part of a critique of Republican stances on presidential electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Courier
House
Senate
E House
1Monda
Acill
Republican unity on constitutional votes in 1865
The speaker recalls Republican history debating state electoral votes and joint rules. He cites the 22nd joint rule, noting both houses must admit a state's vote for presidential election, a point often contested by Radicals and criticized as undermining credulity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Congress
House
Edmonds
Liberty in Danger from Centralization and Hypocrisy
The author warns that tyranny comes not from sudden attacks but from gradual centralization and fraud. He condemns the Republican party for imperialism and hostility to Jeffersonian democracy, cites proposals to extend appointments and government control of telegraph lines, and urges vigilance to preserve liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Hamilton
Jefferson
Party of
Radical Press
Radical Party
Freemen of America
Democrats expose civil service talk as hollow
Madison Courier condemns Democratic civil service rhetoric as hypocrisy. It notes five years of Democratic control delivering claimed $500 million savings and reforms limited by Republican constraints, urging readers to see through “talk” and seek truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Courier
Legislative Department
Republcan
Havlicalicu
Fragmented political rant on party strengths and failures
The text debates party prowess with sharp labels and biased judgments. It contrasts Republicans and Democrats with unclear, fragmented language and adjectives, reflecting a chaotic, opinionated excerpt.
Oppose on principle to beat the Democrats in time
The text argues that victory over the Democratic party must come not on old lines but on strong moral, economic, and pivotal issues. It urges a united opposition built on sound policy, with careful planning and labor, anticipating eventual triumph as foreseen by the Courier-Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Courier-Journal
Courier Criticizes Governor Over Sulzer and Phillips Removals
The Madison Courier condemns Governor Gray for removing Sulzer as Ohio River Commissioner and appointing Captain J. C. Abbott. The paper also questions the firing of deputy collector J. J. Phillips and the hiring of McLeland by Cumback, urging public explanation and fair action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Courier
Gray
Young Sulzer
J. C. Abbott
Sulzer
J. J. Phillips
Internal Revenue
McLeland
Cumback
Phillipe
The tariff debate framed as morality versus economy
A political argument attacks the protective tariff as immoral and harmful. It condemns tariffs for fostering monopolies, smuggling, and wage instability while enriching a few and impoverishing many, labeling the policy a violation of the country’s organic law and moral order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Pendleton Civil Service Reform Debate Lines
Citizens argue against Pendleton era centralization urging yearly turnover in federal offices. They claim long tenure breeds corruption and favoritism and propose that presidential appointees retire with their successors and be barred from further tenure. They demand terms no longer than four years to ensure competitive access to public honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Republic
Bill introduced on quartermasters' stores during Morgan raid
Hox J D New in the House presented a bill relating to claims for furnishing quartermasters' stores to Major General Lewis Wallace during Morgan's Ohio Indiana raid. The measure cites joint resolution 50 from 1867 and allows accompanying proofs if receipts were not kept or lost. Referred to the committee and ordered to be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hox
J. D. New
House of Representatives
Lewis Wallace
Indiana
Ohio
Senate
United States of America
Medical Exam Proposal Aims to Weed Out Quacks
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports that the Legislature plans a medical bill to require all practitioners to pass a thorough examination. The piece argues ten years of practice does not prove competency and supports certificates for those who pass. It urges fair treatment and universal examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sentinel
Educational Bill Sparks Debate Over Territorial Education Funding
The Senate passed the Educational Bill by a wide margin last Friday. The New York Herald suggests amending the bill to distribute fund income from public land sales pro rata to Territories and newer States, aiding rapid territorial occupation by boosting school funding where it is most needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
New York Herald
Civil service bill proposes competitive exams for entry and promotion
Senator Penpheton introduces a civil service bill tying entry and promotion to examinations and merit. The Sentinel argues for ten year retirements to open posts for others and suggests even Supreme Judges should step down periodically to allow turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penpheton
The
Sentinel
Crystal wedding invites for Dalry couple in Jeffersonville
Mr and Mrs Renees Dalry of the Jeffersonville Democrat and News extend an invitation to the crystal wedding at Mozart Bfall Jeffersonville on Monday next. The note congratulates the couple on their fifteenth anniversary and wishes them continued happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anp
Renees Dalry
The
Jeffersonville
Democrat and News
Mozart Bfall
Pension approvals labeled sentimental by New York Times
The Times calls pension appropriations sentimental legislation and asserts if needed, government receipts should go to Union soldiers. It warns that public interests suffer when the vote of any single interested group dominates Congress elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
Removal of Sulzer from Ohio River Commission Draws Criticism
The Courier laments Sulzer’s removal, suggesting the Governor ignored the organ's views. The piece argues the organ distrusts civil service reform, while the Governor believes replacing Sulzer with Capt. Abbott serves the community’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Sulzer
Ohio River Commission
Capt. Abbott
Grant judged not a pauper by tools of reporters
The piece argues Congress will heed public opinion by opposing discriminating pension proposals for Grant. It notes Grant has a settled $7,000 income and could secure an $825,000 position anytime, implying he does not need aid from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Democratic Congress
Congress
Dick Thompson hailed for honest Navy leadership
A Living Carlesty lauds Dick Thompson the mariner of the Wabash as resigning the Secretaryship of the Navy while asserting his prudent management saved 86,000,000 for the people. The piece credits his integrity and Republican affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick” Thompson
Mariner of the
Suffrage Rights Debate Reflects State Constitutional Clash
Massachusetts and Rhode Island are the only states in the union whose laws abridge the right of suffrage and are not in accord with the Fourteenth Amendment. A property qualification is argued to keep freemen in Republican states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Publication tabled with two copies of the 3.411 South issue
The table shows two full copies of the 3.411 South edited by Will I. Kernan and M. P. Blalack. The note hints editors once indulged in risky revelry, mentioning aqua fortis and buttered thunder in a joking tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Will I. Kernan
M. P. Blalack
Ireland in rebellion and demand to break English rule
A fragmentary extract frames Ireland as in open revolt against English authority. It asserts that widespread irate sentiment in Ireland calls for ending English rule, urging the Irish to declare their island a graveyard rather than submit to oppression. The tone is incendiary and prone to fueling anti‑British fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Enyn
Will of James E. Brown provides gifts to widows and brides
The will from James E. Brown of Kittanning Pennsylvania, who died December 5, leaves $25 to every widow in town and $25 to every wife who will become a widow, plus $25 to all girls now living who shall become wives. It also gives large sums to charitable institutions from his estate of 2,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Brown
Kittanning
Frugal Gift Advice Echoes Across a Holiday Warning
The text cautions against lavish Christmas presents and urges modest tokens aligned with one’s salary. It notes that even wealthy individuals face consequences, implying prudence as holidays near and gifts loom.
Buffalo Wallpaper Factory Fire Claims Twelve Lives
A large wallpaper factory in Buffalo New York burned last Friday night killing twelve workers and injuring many others who leaped from windows to escape the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Nomination of Joup GE Woops to Supreme Court
Hayes nominates Joup GE Woops of Georgia as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Judge Strong. Woods is described as a carpetbagger from Ohio amid the appointment discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joup GE Woops
Georgia
Hayes
United States Supreme Court
Judge Strong
Woods
Ohio
Pension bill for War of 1812 veterans hits 3.3 million
Survivors of the War of 1812 are described as long lived, and widows are said to be behind them. A pension bill totaling 3,300,000 dollars will be required to pay the war’s pensioners.
Superintendent Rogers Plans Insanity Inquest Bill
Superintendent Rogers of the Insane Hospital is preparing a bill for the next Legislature to regulate insanity inquests. The measure aims to set standards for how such inquiries are conducted and determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintenendt Rogers
Bill proposes stopping printing dollar notes under five dollars
A bill introduced in both houses of Congress would prohibit printing any legal tender smaller than five dollars. The measure aims to phase out low denomination notes and regulate currency design and issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate Declines Holiday Adjournment Amid Work Push
The United States Senate will not adjourn for the holidays as lawmakers press on with business before pleasure, signaling a sustained session despite the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Epison Plans Early Electric Light Test in New York
Inventor Epison leads a demonstration by lighting a section of New York City around the 25th of the month as part of a planned electric light trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epison
New York City
Deathbed Farewell of Philip Hinkle in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati business leader, Philip Hinkle, nears death and imparts final admonitions to family. He urges his son and grandchildren to live for God and be Christians, while his wife and kin join in a hymn before he passes peacefully, sided by faith and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hinkle
Cincinnati Gazette
Harry Sage
Harry
God
Nellie Hinkle
Nellie
Freddie Hinkle
Freddie
Jesus
Littl
Philip
Mee
Mr. A. Hl. Hinkle
Mra. Gaither
Thornton M
Brooklyn Girl Seeks Science At Concord Seminary
A Brooklyn student visiting a Concord School of Philosophy seminary friend discourses on molecules protoplasm differentiation and ascidians with admiration for Mr Cook and Mr Emerson. She learns philosophy logic metaphysics and common topics but laments lacking the school’s favored subjects and favors.
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Boston
School of Philosophy
Concord
Brooklyn
Lesenna
Mer
Cook
Mr. Emerson
Mr. Cook
Classroom arithmetic tale and proverbs on divorce
A stitched, humorous excerpt recounts a teacher quizzing students on bank note values and silver content, followed by quips about Dumas and a joke about a stolen horse. The piece closes with a slangy remark about letting an opponent “have flour.”
There Are No Birds in Last Year's Neste Song
A fragmented exchange touches on marriage jealousy and anger. The text riffs on a misdated song title and a conjecture about rats in last year's holes, hinting at public doubt and curiosity about certainty.
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