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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1879
Page
2
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Constitutional amendments outlined for voter information. Amendment No 1 proposes changing section 2 of article 2 to require male US citizens age 21 or older who have resided in the state for six months and in the township for sixty days to meet voter qualifications for elections.
The text outlines proposed Indiana constitutional amendments numbering 1 through 5, including voting eligibility, race-based suffrage repeal, election timing, judiciary elections, and officer pay related to population. It also publishes a Pension Department circular (Jan 27 1879) clarifying arrears claims procedures for pensioners and detailing required forms and magistrate verification.
The man elected by a vast majority testified before the Potter committee last Saturday denying charges from Tribune sources. He was corroborated by Mayor Cooper and other New York officials, and he asserted that Tilden and his allies acted to stop attempts to steal the presidency through bribery of returning boards.
The piece denounces efforts to disfranchise millions and condemn Mr. Tilden amid fraud allegations. It praises his dignity, mocks Radical treachery, and predicts a decisive political shift by 1880 as justice awaits the party’s alleged misdeeds.
The Senate rejected the Radical idea that offices exist for political spoils. President and Conkling clashed over custom house appointments, with Arthur siding with the stalwarts. The Senate affirmed the President’s businesslike governance of offices.
The investigation reveals four main points: Southern returning boards were sold to the highest bidder, the Radical party was the successful bidder, Mr. Tilden bears no responsibility for the planned corruption of his nephew Col. Pelton, and Pelton assumed full responsibility for the financial negotiations as indicated in the dispatches.
The writer laments that despite numerous bills, few would benefit the public. most would only aid the legal profession, illustrating a belief that a short session fails to yield meaningful reform.
A editorial urging consolidation of opposing elements against tyranny and reform, calling the Democrats to unite with greenback advocates to prepare for a forthcoming political battle in 1880. The piece stresses discipline and strategic alignment to advance currency reform and counter opposition.
The text argues that unity of the two parties in Michigan and Maine for upcoming elections promises harmony and wise counsels elsewhere, and claims united states would have defeated the Republican party by 180000 votes in the last election, asserting strength in unity.
The text portrays Judge Wilson as bold and statesmanlike for his chicken hawk bill. It notes the hawks as a majority in the county approving his course and his distinction in the Senate.
The British Quarterly Review January issue is republished by Leonard Scott Publishing Co New York 41 Barclay St. It lists contents including London Gas Daniel Mann What is Science Religious Equality and Theories of Comprehension Arnold on Secondary Education Restorations The Viceroy and the Amur Contemporary Literature and notes reprinted periodicals London Quarterly Edinburgh Westminster British Quarterly Reviews and Blackwood's Magazine Price four dollars a year for one or fifteen dollars for all with prepaid postage.
Readers sending five cents to James Vick Rochester NY will receive a handsome 100 page work with 500 illustrations on calendared paper. A colored plate prepaid adds value, making the offer costly but elegant despite the low price.
A correspondent defends the Lincoln family grave in Spencer county near Lincoln City Ind noting the site is a plain rail fenced grave on the old Lincoln farm near the C R S W A R. The writer disputes a Columbus Democrat item claiming Mrs Lincoln’s grave in another spot and praises local memory of the president and his mother.
Hanover reports on student activities at the college with notes on health, visitors, and an upcoming state oratorical contest. Local improvements include a new bridge, improved sidewalks, and a Hanover chicken coop aviary project praised by residents and students alike.
A letter from N. H. Wilson laments lacking grave embellishment for a devoted mother and illustrious son in Spencer County. He urges reporting the next Fourth of July at Lincoln City to share reminiscences of Mrs. Lincoln and the President’s mother, reflecting local reverence.
Hanover reports moonlight nights and good walking with College Point at traction. McCoy's ill daughter is noted as very sick while local boys seized a martial band on Bridey night. They serenaded the town with Yankee Doodle as seniors tapped the drum and cheered all.
A brief item from Deputy Indiana dated February 3 1879 reports that 17 year old William Graston was killed instantly at his father's mill while attempting to put a belt on. The incident caused great excitement in the community as details emerge.
A boy named Billy was killed at a mill when a belt caught his foot during belt adjustment. He was crushed repeatedly as the shaft turned, dying in the mill. His death cast a gloom over the community. Funeral services will be held at Pisgah Church at 2 PM tomorrow led by Rev. W. Bright. J. A. McCLELLAN.
A Manville, Indiana reader laments county officials for costly printing, calls for tighter economy, warns of rising delinquent taxes, and accuses the Republican Commissioners of mismanagement. The letter urges accountability and hints at political consequences.
The letter notes Hon John M Golden may push a libel law to curb personal abuse in newspapers praising the bill The Prospect Church Baptist meeting reports 42 accessions 35 baptized 7 joined otherwise a new church and Sabbath school A petition led by Mr Summers to legislate against intoxicating liquors has wide support in Saluda Esq Clagg faces his first trial after youths interrupt a temperance meeting
Public notices the extraordinary claim of a medical remedy for consumption and lung ailments. A free trial bottle is offered at J E C F Harper's drug store to prove its effects before purchasing the regular one dollar bottle.
A vintage ad offers the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box and sold by J E C F Harper Madison. 8 37
Fragmentary OCR lists assorted grocery prices including eggs butter chickens turkeys bacon beans potatoes onions turnips and other items with scattered figures. The text is partial and lacks complete context or dates.
William Frederick Belser, aged 59, died Monday evening February 10 after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from his residence at 65 East Main Cross Street. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
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