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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1892
Page
3
We are authorized to announce D. K. Marsh of Clark County as a candidate for Congress in the Third District subject to the Democratic District Convention. We are authorized to announce Jason B. Brown as a candidate for Congress in the Third District subject to the Democratic Convention.
Henry T. Vawter longtime North Vernon marshal drops dead of heart disease while returning from the train with his stepdaughter and infant. He served three terms as marshal and was formerly a baggage master on the O M railroad, well known in the city.
In Cincinnati and nearby, Frank Rapp pays a fine for intoxication after a Mulberry street incident. Charles Cross deserts his family. J Hoffstadt & Sons associate. A wreck on a McKeesport to New Orleans train leaves three dead. Sheriff Smith’s drunken conduct questioned. A jail hearing awaits a loud, roaming suspect. pension claims and new trust company incorporators, including D. M. Harper, noted. Charles Brown injured, awaiting amputation and court term.
Dr W H Monroe formerly of the Seymour Republican and his brother Harry C Monroe have launched the Iron Clad Age in Indianapolis. Their father Dr J R Monroe who founded the publication died weeks ago. The current issue carries a pointed proclamation criticizing sanctity and religion while promoting a secular stance.
A new stock swindle involves two tramp con artists who read public notices, inspect a farmer's animal, and confirm ownership through a detailed description. They then offer to buy it at a bargain, later selling it to the farmer who believes it is still rightful ownerless until the real owner reappears. Also a testimonial claims Simmons Liver Regulator cured biliousness after doctors failed.
The Democratic Editorial Association of Indianapolis held its annual meeting with record attendance. Officers were elected for the coming year and a midsummer meeting set for South Bend. A committee urged a literature bureau and opposed bulky campaign literature.
A hurricane struck Maprio on Wednesday night with roofs torn off and chimneys toppled. Dozens are injured, walking is dangerous, and telegraph lines are down. Across Europe, ships report gales, wrecks, and naval incidents amid continuing storm news from London to Malta and Breslau.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Popiler officials suspect Fred C. Fitzsimmons, jailed fugitive and killer of Detective Gilkinson, may be Tascott or involved in the Snell murder. He was in New Orleans under arrest, with officers en route to extradite him. He reportedly was in Chicago when Snell was killed.
Report from Captain Yarker of the Buffon describes deadly yellow fever in Santos Bahia and other Brazilian ports. Cemeteries overflow as streets show dozens of dead or dying daily. Meanwhile New York reports new bills and Texan forces prepare for a final assault on Garza's stronghold with prisoners in ranger camps.
Albany February 5 Governor Flower commuted the death sentence of Nicola Trezza who is now at Sing Sing under a life imprisonment term.
A compact ad for Fancy Coal Vases coal hods and a full line of knives forks and silver plated spoons. Also a large assortment of heating and cooking stoves advertised by Hoffman & Quinns at 107 East Main Street formerly John Adams old stand.
Mr C W Reed of Hotel Dellone Omaha praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy describing it as effective for colds and croup in children, pleasant to take and free from chloroform. Sold by Heberhart and Son in 25 50 and 1 dollar sizes. A Harlem man shaves his beard to surprise his wife who fails to recognize him at first in a humorous anecdote from the New York Herald.
The Burlington Route is a Chicago to Denver and St. Louis line spanning Illinois Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Colorado with 7000 miles of track. It serves Deadwood and Black Hills mining areas and offers year round passenger service linking Chicago Peoria Kansas City Omaha Denver and Minneapolis. Judge Moon in Chattanooga handled 141 divorce cases between nine and noon with 32 granted 63 refused and 46 continued.
The article urges calm treatment at home for la grippe like a severe cold and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims rapid recovery and prevention of pneumonia, noting many users during recent epidemics and listing 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by Heberhart & Son.
Promotional notice touts fewer car changes and better accommodations on a preferred route. It highlights luxurious vestible cars, free passenger services, aid from agents for rates routes and baggage, and urges buying tickets before boarding to save ten cents. Addressed to readers in Vincennes and Madigan Indiana with company officials named.
Fragmentary Louisville notice lists divisions and personnel including JOSEPH WOOD and BLA FORD as General Manager and Passenger Agent. Mentions time slots 12.00 noon to 12.00 midnight and 2.00 midnight to 12.00 new. Provides hints of fares, through tickets, checks and further SS contact.
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