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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1882
Page
2
Local Notices Advertisements Collected Quarterly
All standing advertisements will be collected quarterly, local notices monthly.
Literacy and ballot literacy in late 19th century politics
The piece discusses literacy as a threat to political stability, noting many voters illiterate in 1880 and 1870. It cites 7.6 million illiterate Americans in 1880, 22 percent of total votes, and 45 percent illiteracy in the South, with concern over urban growth raising Northern illiteracy and calls for public school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cengus
Blaine and the Administration Edge Toward War Standoff
The New York Herald accuses Blaine of plotting against Chile and Peru and provoking England, likening his schemes to Burrs conquest of Mexico. It argues Blaine is ambitious and unscrupulous yet notes some support from the public, urging Republicans to choose between Blaine and Grant factions amid internal party conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
New York
Ierald
Chile
Peru
England
Aaron Burr
Mexico
Mr. Blaine
Grane
Legacy of vice ends in murder in St Louis
The report paints Georde P. Dorris as a slave-trader and gambler whose wife and family shared dissipations. Captain Joseph Brown, father of the murderer, was divorced years ago. The young man is described as dissipated and vicious, with his mother also said to be a drinker. The piece argues immoral habits pass through generations and culminate in murder when the grandson chokes his grandmother for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georde P. Dorris
St. Louis
Joseph Brown
Texas Capitol Land Fund Replaced by Illinois Syndicate
The 1878 Texas Legislature granted 3,000,000 acres for a new Austin Capitol and 50,000 for surveying. A syndicate of Illinois capitalists now plans to fund the project at about 2,090,000 dollars. The land lies between the Tuliut Territory and New dexico and is described as rich agricultural and grazing country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Ilinois Capitalista
Tuliut
New Dexico
Enormous Land Claim Worth Ten to Fifteen Million
The passage notes a tract described as three times Rhode Island, over twice Delaware, and slightly smaller than Connecticut, capable of yielding a wealth of ten to fifteen million dollars to its possessors. The figure underscores a vast land or property claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
Republicans Push Restroom Removal for House Restaurant
A partisan attack claims Republicans seek to replace House bathrooms with a high quality restaurant funded by the public. The piece denounces the plan as corrupt and debauched, praising Democrats for retaining the bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senator Ingalls Questions Hayes by Alleged Republican President
In a Senate speech Senator Ingalls referred to Hayes as an alleged Republican President. The remark hints at doubts about Hayes lawful title to the office, a concession from a Republican who supported the Electoral Commission decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Senate
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Electoral Commission
Commissioner of Internal ‘Revenue
Windom
O. H. Smith Loses Danville Union to Creditor Action
O. H. Smith is forced to turn over the Danville Union to creditors. Despite strong performance under his management the paper was sold after he trusted the wrong partners. Parker and Bowen have purchased the office and will merge the Republican into the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Smith
Danville Union
Smith
Messrs. Parker and Bowen
Republican
Union
Good Mormons urge president to curb Utah polygamy
A committee calling itself Good Mormons asks the President to suppress polygamy in Utah. They claim to represent the true Mormon church, oppose the Utah branch, and say their church accepts Joseph Smith III as leader with 500 churches and 20,000 communicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Mormons
Utah
True
Mormon Church
Joseph Smith
Vouse ons Motto Promotes Truth and Free Trade
The Rochester based No 1 issue of the People's Sentinel presents a motto stressing Truth simplicity economy and free trade or equal protection. It argues that if manufacturers deserve protection from foreign competition then farmers and workers deserve equal rights and protection to preserve liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Sentinel
Rochester
N. Y
Postmasters barred from delivering unsubscribed papers
First Assistant Postmaster General Hutton orders postmasters not to give newspapers addressed to subscribers to non-subscribers or return them to general delivery without clear permission. Violations may lead to removal of the offending postmaster.
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Hutton
Tariff on steel rails profits and farmer burden
The piece questions a 28 per ton tariff on steel rails as overly high and asks who benefits. It cites a mill with $2 million capital earning $2 million profit in a year, highlighting laborers' worsening poverty while farmers shipping grain and stock bear the tariff.
Raw pork dangers highlighted after trichina deaths in Minnesota
A number of people have recently died in Minnesota after eating raw pork containing trichina. It is believed the disease in the pork came from eating rata. Raw pork can no longer be eaten in safety, but well cooked pork is harmless regarding this disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Ryan Sullivan Prize Fight Draws Northern Interest
Sporting men show keen interest in the Ryan Sullivan prize fight set for New Orleans. Fifteen car loads from Chicago and Troy arrived last week. Authorities plan to intervene to stop the bout. Sullivan appears the favorite amid strong backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Sullivan
New Orleans
Chicago
Troy
Sullivan
Pitts Introduced To Ban Toy Pistols For Children
A bill in the Kentucky Legislature would prohibit selling toy pistols or similar firearms designed to discharge blanks or gunpowder. The proposal is described as proper and suitable to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Notorious bear spares two Italians near Lafayette
An Indiana reader notes a wild bear drawing a crowd near Lafayette as two Italian workers observe the animal’s antics without harm. The caged scene underscores local interest and risk as residents track the bear’s movements.
Earthquakes Stir Attica Residents Last Week
Attica residents felt two distinct earthquake shocks last week unsettling the small city. Local observers note the region’s thin crust contributes to tremors and recall a prior notable quake in the area.
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Attica
Democratic primaries and county conventions announced
The Democrats of Scott County will hold a primary election on the 25th for the nomination of candidates for county offices. The Democrats of Johnson County will hold conventions on March 11th and 15th to nominate a ticket for the Spring election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Johnson County
Mine Disaster at Midlothian Shaft Near Richmond
An explosion in the Grove shaft at the Midlothian mines near Richmond Virginia traps thirty two miners underground. Reports indicate the mine is burning and there is no chance of rescuing them alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Midlothian
Richmond
Severe New England Snowstorm Causes Church Closures
A severe snow storm raged through New England persisting into last Sunday. Churches closed, trains delayed, and many roofs damaged as the storm wrought extensive property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Candidate Jease Wagner Seeks County Recorder Re election
The card urges support for Jease Wagner seeking another term as County Recorder after a solid tenure, noting his dependable record and urging party backing for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease Wagner
Whaa
Senator Burn Sides Remembered In Senate Oration
Senator Harrison delivers high praise filled memory tribute to Senator Burn Sides in the Senate. Indiana holds two able Senators as the state reflects on the tribute and the national response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Senate
Burnsides
Indiana
District Attorney Predicts Guiteau Trial Will Proceed
District Attorney Corksill asserts Guiteau will certainly bang on June 30 and warns there is no danger of a new trial or further delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corksill
Guiteau
Mississippi Legislature Sees Democratic Majority
The Mississippi Legislature now shows an overwhelming Democratic tilt with both chambers appointing colored men as door keepers, signaling increased minority representation in official posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Tom and Jerry Ticket Sparks 1884 Hendricks and Black
A whimsical note describes a proposed ticket labeled Tom and Jerry for 1884 Hendricks and Black, suggesting a satirical political pairing. It references playful intraparty dynamics and a humorous campaign angle without endorsing any actual candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom and Jerry
Hendricks and Black
Township Trustee Race Gathers Interest In Local Town
Mr Cochran seeks to be his own successor as Township Trustee. No other candidate is noted except Fred Harper who is urged by Democratic and personal friends to run. If he consents he will likely win, seen as a fit and strong candidate for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Fred Harper
Promising Manufactories Bonus Proposed by Citizens
Jacob Cassell and forty associates propose yearly gifts of 250 dollars for five years to attract five new factories, each year one opens, totaling 1,000 jobs and substantial local commerce, with 10 dollars spent weekly by families. A public meeting is urged to begin the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Sun
Madison Capitaliste
Jacob Cassell
Guiteau Trial: Court Denies New Trial Plea
Judge Cox overrules Guiteau’s bid for a new trial after Sco ville argued the defense. Guiteau proclaims he is not guilty, claiming it is God’s act and warning of bloodshed, referencing biblical judgment and the Jews. The court proceeds to sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scovile
Cox
Guiteau
Col
Corkhill
Guiteau Responds to Judge Before Execution
The prisoner declares, I am not afraid to die, I stand here as God a map and God Almighty will curse every man who has a part in procuring this unjust verdict. I would rather be in my position than those who hounded me to death as proceedings prepare for my execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Jerusalem
Gad
Sam Gada
Guiteau
Garfield
Corkhill
Washington Notes on Pension Bill and Public Works
The President approves a pension to Mrs. Lincoln and predicts retirements for senior Pentagon officials. Reports include a Louisville public building bill capped at 500000, a lands forfeiture proposal, and tax and mint figures. Committees hear from distillers and traders on liquor tax cuts and warehouse rules as lawmakers clash over policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Buildings
Willis
Louisville
Monticello Times to launch weekly workingman paper
Local report notes George Brown proposing a new weekly workingman newspaper to be started in Jeffersonville. The item cites a failed assignment by Crawfordsville grain merchant C W Elmore with liabilities of 6000 and assets of 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
George Brown
Workingman’s
Jeffersonville
C. W. Elmore
Crawfordsville
Revival in New Albany Grows as Churches Add Members
The revival spreads in New Albany with at least 200 new united church members. Reports detail bigamy arrests, hospital injuries, and a string of local incidents including suicides, trials, and deaths across Floyd and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Arrest at St Meinrade for stealing registered letters
An unidentified man was arrested Thursday at St Meinrade for robbing registered letters from a mail sack. He escaped en route to Leavenworth by jumping from his horse into the brush. Total robberies estimated around $100. The City Attorney of Indianapolis drafted a new liquor tax ordinance imposing $100 yearly on saloons selling spirituous drinks and $25 on vinous malt retailers. The measure, to be introduced at the next Council meeting, faces doubt and a heated fight over potential liquor industry impact.
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Jeffersonville
Austin
Scott County
Alexander Odel
Harrison County
Crawford County
Brundage
Yorktown
Muncie
Delaware County
Clinton County Court House
Messrs. Farum & Pierce
Indianapolis
Greencastle Post
Opera House
Coburn
Asbury
Tarbell
Order of the Health Board
Isaac N. Tindall
Shelbyville
Eclectic Medical College
Cincinnati
St. Meinrade
Levenworth
Fire hero helps older man down stairs at scene
The act featured A. M Stewart editor of the Scottish-American Journal receiving cheers as he helped the elder man to the sidewalk. Edward Moore compositor for the same journal was also named as the lad who descended first gaining praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M Stewart
Edward Moore
Fire at New York World Building Wrecks Several Premises
A blaze on Becker man street and Park Row destroyed offices including Scientific American and Evening Press, injuring others and causing estimated losses around 1 million dollars. Reports detail dramatic escapes from upper floors, with residents leaping to safety, rescue efforts by firemen, and bystanders aiding victims amid chaotic scenes.
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The
New York World
Beckerman Street
Parks Row
Scientific American
Observer
Turf Field and Farm
Evening Press
Times
World Building
Park Row
World Office
Chambers Street
Nassau Street
Beekman Street
Nassautreet
Nagro
Charles Wright
Evening Mail
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Asp Publisiter
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the Herald
Maorson
Democratic Central Committee
Washington News
Mrs. Lincoln
George
Committee On Ways and Means
National Distillers and Spirit Dealers’ Association
Wine and Spirits Traders’ Society of the
Gabriel C. Wharton
C. 5. Clark
Peoria
Til
State News
Greensburg
J. H. Carter
Needham
Staton
Johnson Colinty
United Bretheren School
Hartsville
Bartholomew County
T. R. Hardy
Rockport
Samuel Lynch
Brazil
John Warren
Fortville
Ves
John Black
Thorugh
Jim Robertson
Morgantown
Black
Golden's Hollow
Robert Buchan
John H. Beebe
Wabash Road
Michigan City
James J. Gilham
Charley Reagan
Sarah Rogers
Mt. Elsa
Floyd County
State Asylum
Emily Brutton
DePauw College For Young Women
William Dye
Valparaiso
Atarily
Louis Pettier
Fort Wayne
John J. Barter
Hartsville University
Hom Walter
St. Meinrad
Spencer County
Leavenworth
Ree
Rene Lee
Jesse Wagner
Jefferson County
State of
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
Firet
Madison
Ind
Ohio
Ferry Streets
Michael G. Heid
Mulberry Street
Third Ward
Main Cross
Second Streets
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Mapreon
Edward B. Craig
Craig
Sunbeam Flour
Riverside
Arcade
Nartin Wade
Data White
Totten
Choice Timothy
Collins
Osha
Duapanawasnde Nes
Choice Navy
Sina
N.O
Orleans
Reuse JR
Raaaseek City
R. McKim & CO
Pittsburgh
WH. D. Lewis
Juniata
L. & M. Kronenberger
Csssecssereass
Barry
Wade
Blackwood
Quarterly Reviews
Edinburgh Review
Westminster Review
Liberal
London Quarterly Review
Coneers
British Quarterly Review
Zvo
AND
Black Wood
Edinburg Magazine
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
Leonard Scott Pub, CO
Barclay St
Louis Powell
Walter S. Roberts
County of Jefferson
State of Indiana
Chesnut
Main Cross Street
Madigan
WM. Derrig
M. A. Gavitt
National Bureau OF Invention
Patent Office
Halstead &Co
Sibille Dipper
Max Foltz
Max Folta
Max Folts
Qonenn T. Brashear, Mayer
Circuit Court
Frederick Pommerehn
John F. Pommerehn
John McGregor
Main
Mulberry Streets
Conrad A
Stinson & Co
Foruland
Maine
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