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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1892
Page
2
The Madison Herald cites a mix of political observations and opinions. It notes Cardinal Manning's modest estate, hints at party splits between Hill and Cleveland factions, comments on Benjamin Harrison's presidential prospects, and critiques Ex-Gov Thayer's aging tenure and public behavior. It also mentions New York electrol law changes and Tennyson’s brief Duke of Clarence poem reception.
Opinion columns dispute Governor Thayer’s delay tactics to block Governor elect Boyd from taking office. The Indianapolis Journal condemns any attempt to deny Boyd his lawful possession and urges Republican repudiation. The piece also cites New York political outlook predicting Hill’s Democratic delegation will prevail at Chicago.
The Ohio Legislature Republicans finalize a gerrymander after silencing debate with the previous question. The plan creates sixteen Republican districts and five Democratic ones, rejecting a map aligned with Governor McKinley's initial stance. The Minuruer mocks the governor's rhetoric as buncombe.
A meeting of the free silver members of the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures convened Saturday at Chairman Bland's Washington residence. Present were Williams of Illinois Kilgore Robertson Pierce Epes McKeighan and Barrie. five members were absent including Taylor of Illinois Tracy of New York Johnson of North Dakota Williams of Massachusetts and Stone of Pennsylvania. The group reportedly agreed to report a free and unlimited coinage measure at an early date, despite opposition from seven state lawmakers and a notable cross party following in both Houses.
A physician warns against anesthetic risks including nitrous oxide and vitalized air with cases of injury and death. Dentists criticize gas use. a Madison Township teachers’ group adopts resolutions to resist prosecutions for corporal punishment and forms a cooperative association with officers and member criteria.
In 1788 a red haired Irish widow married the Moroccan Sultan and rose to command the harem and lead troops. Her son Mulni Yezzid rebelled at his father’s death, and the tale prompts speculation on the bloodline in today’s Muley el Hassan and the sultan’s fondness for the British.
The Madison City School Teachers Association met February 4 at the High School to draft resolutions on the death of Lillie A. Henry. They mourn her loss as a trusted co worker and faithful teacher and extend sympathy to her family while pledging to continue building character in students. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family and local papers.
Vintage ad copy recounts a mother giving Castoria to her child from infancy to motherhood and to her grandchildren. The campaign emphasizes trust in Castoria through generations.
District of Columbia day prompts local bills and scrutiny of appropriation investigations while the Senate passes life saving device revisions and considers the printing bill. Recurring items include Canadian reciprocity talks, Judge Woods nomination delay, and Kentucky direct tax receipts plus a digest of notable incidents across states.
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