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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1882
Page
2
Political maneuvering over Virginia postmaster job leaks
The article accuses Republicans in Virginia of pressuring federal patronage to aid Billy Mahone. It claims Mer Devendorf backed a Norfolk district postmaster candidate, Arthur, whose submission to the Senate drew Mahone’s opposition. The President was pressed to replace the candidate with Mahone’s choice, implying a broader leverage scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Billy Mahone
Billy
Mer. Devendorf
Norfolk
Norfal
Arthur
Dezendorf
Senate
Mahone
Old Printer Discharged After Decades of Service
A veteran government printer, John D. De Frevs, who served since Lincoln’s era, has been discharged after many years at the Washington printing office. His friends fear for his welfare and hope he won’t end in a pauper’s grave. The case serves as a warning to aspiring printers about livelihood risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Defrevs
Boas
Government Printing Office
Washington
Detrees
Hy Ling
Tie
Lincoln
The Case of Frederick I Sister’s Hanging Revisited
The Campaign Times cites a tale from last spring in Illinois where Frederick I sister was hanged for murder and the father of the murdered woman later confessed to the crime. He claimed motive was hatred for the son in law, highlighting circumstantial evidence weaknesses and urging society’s protection over capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick i
Danyilie
Ilinois
Opposition to Shelby township split for two voting precincts
A Star correspondent reports strong local opposition in Shelby township to dividing the area into two precincts. Residents fear half must travel to an inconvenient out of town polling site with no shelter except for the election board. The writer derides those who influence timid voters and urges warming facilities be located at least three miles from the voting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Township
Tha
Canaan
the Star
Tony
Pardons Granted In Indianapolis Mail Case
Enowarp 8 Ranspe.s., an Indianapolis mail carrier, is pardoned by the chief executive. Rin III pleaded guilty to stealing a registered letter and was arrested last August, released November 8, then sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Persistent efforts to secure clemency were made, though officials declined to endorse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enowarp
Ranspe.s
Indianapolis
Rin III
Sterling
Bath
North
Rainsdell
Ring politics at Washington raise campaign hat request
The Republican group at Washington is said to be circulating a collection among clerks and minor officials for campaign funds this fall. Indiana is said to be targeted first with a special fund for redeeming the state, while KentuckyBlack people must be brought in and supported on Indiana soil until Indiana leaves the doubtful list and party leaders shift focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
Indiana
Jefferson County
State of
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
Mulberry Street
Third Ward
Main Cross
Second Streets
Madison
Sullivan Draws Admiration Amid Bouts and Spree
A dispatch reports Sullivan, praised by the sporting world after knocking Paddy Ryan out, has vanished from his hotel for two nights and is said to be on a spree, spending time with disreputable company as admiration for him grows in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Tragic Fall From Stairs Ends in Coroner Verdict
EF D Craig in Indianapolis kept a checkered stable. A boy spanked by him caused an outcry that led Mrs. John Woolen to rush to the stairs. She toppled at the head of the stairs and died. Coroner's jury returns death by heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. D. Craig
Indianapolis
John Woolen
Stalwarts to Wear Halter and Medal Card for Guiteau
A tone describes two things placed about Guiteau's neck, a halter and a card suspending the Stalwart medal. The medal was created under Don Cameron for the 306 who backed Grant at the Chicago convention. Extra medals are prepared for the Stalwarts among the Stalwarts, including Guiteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteau
Don Cameron
Grant
Chicago
Guiteag
Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Prohibitory Tax on Drunkenness
The Kansas Supreme Court declares that much of the prohibitory law is unconstitutional for punishing drunkenness not mentioned in the bill’s title. It rules that persons legally possessing liquor may drink burn or dispose of it as they choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Supreme Court of
Kansas
North
Ways and Means Committee
Postal Savings Bank
Congress
David Dudley Field
Select Committee of
House
Hewett
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Inzails
Tie Stalwart and ITfalt-breed leaders dismayed
The passage brands Stalwarts and ITfalt-breed leaders as misled and doomed to disappointment. It laments the public sentiment and suggests the author will suppress emotions until the era passes and those figures are forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Guiteau
Papp y Ryans Wife Ranks Boxer Above Sullivan
A motherly confidence shines through as Pappy Ryan’s wife asserts Sullivan could never whip Paddy and stands by her husband’s boxing prowess. The passage hints at broader belief among other women in the country in their husbands’ pugilistic abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappy Ryan
Sullivan
Paddy
Harrison Pushes Salary Increase for Judge Gresham
Sexarorn Harrison introduces a bill to raise Judge Gresham’s pay from 3500 to 5000 dollars yearly. The move targets keeping the judge on the bench and clearing Harrison’s path to the Senate at the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexarorn Harrison
Gresham
Harrison
Senate
Elopement Sparks Fort Wayne Pursuit
Fort Wayne society buzzes over the elopement of Miss Nellie Flemming eldest unmarried daughter of ex State Treasurer Flemming with gambler Tony Trenman of Fort Wayne. Mr F and his son in law pursue the runaways immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Nellie Flemming
Flemming
Tony Trenman
Indiana Leaders Seek Offices as Washington Demands Rise
The piece notes Indiana leaders pressing for offices in Washington for services rendered during the campaign while the President shows reluctance to recognize their claims. It recalls that many had asserted Grant could not carry Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Grant
Fire destroys Scientific American office in New York
A recent blaze destroyed the Scientific American office in New York. An adjacent space at No 261 Broadway was quickly fitted for operation and the journal’s issue continued without interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
New York
Broadway
Search for Lieutenant DeLone and comrades intensifies
Lieutenant DeLone and his comrades have been traced to a definite locality and, if alive, will be found. A vigorous search is being pushed by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLone
Aga
Fire destroys Benxonen chair factory in Louisville
A fire last Thursday night engulfed Benxonen’s chair factory in Louisville causing losses estimated between 10 000 and 15 000 dollars with insured coverage of 9 000 dollars. The blaze left the premises, manufacturing equipment, and stock destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benxonen
Louisville
Tramp Forcibly Entered Mrs Baker’s Room Near Bloomington
A tramp entered the room of Mrs. Charles Baker near Bloomington on Wednesday night, frightening her so severely that she died shortly after. Investigators pursue leads as authorities assess the case as a violent intrusion resulting in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker
Bloomington
Gurriau Plans New Suit of Elothe for Imminent Release
Gurriau has ordered a new suit of elothe hoping to look sharp when freed, believing his release will not be long. The move signals readiness for life outside as he anticipates an upcoming exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurriau
Elothe
Democratic Central Committee Meeting Call Urges Attendance
The notice requests every member of the Democratic Central Committee to make an offer to be present at the meeting called for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Crate and Barouer Ad Highlights Seeds and Supplies
Local advertisement run by Crate and Barouer calls attention to seeds and grocery items. Readers are urged to consult the cut for details on available erasures and related goods.
Ryan Sullivan Prize Fight Report From Mississippi City
A Mississippi City dispatch dated the 7th describes the Ryan versus Sullivan bout with spectators from across the country. Sullivan arrived at 10 30 and fought amid great enthusiasm despite referee disputes. After twenty six minutes Sullivan won by knockout with Ryan battered and bleeding while Sullivan remained relatively uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi City
New Orleans
Ryan
Sullivan
North
Barnes Hotel
Billy Madden
Joe Goss
Arthur Chambers
Tom Kelley
Johnny Roach
James D. Houston
Charles Bush
Alex. Brewster
Jack Hardy
Vicksburg
Fatal accident in Kentucky claims child life
Mrs. Ira Bryant of New Liberty and her four children were visiting Mr. James Crabb’s home near Eminence. An eight year old boy and Crabb’s son found a shotgun in a wardrobe. When the door opened the hammer fired, a ball entering Tommie Bryant’s left eye causing instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Bryant
New Liberty
James Crabb
Eminence Ky
Mr. Crabb
Crabb
Tommie Bryant
Bill Seeks 300000 For Ohio River Dry Dock and Falls Improvements
Mrs Whilis introduces a House bill to allocate 300000 to finish the dry dock widen the Indiana chute and complete other falls area works. Supporters say improvements aid Lower Ohio navigation and boating interests urge passage while warning the funding may fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrc
Whilis
House
Ohio River
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Oil Tank Fire at Olean Threatens River Basin
A locomotive spark touched oil pools near Olean New York igniting three iron tanks holding about 105 000 barrels of oil. Fire crews from across the oil region are summoned. Embankments trenching to contain overflow expected by 2 to 3 oclock. Creeks runoff and railroad lines feared to be endangered as oil may reach Clean Creek. Authorities plan perforating tanks to drain contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Buffialo
New York and Philadelphia
Olean
N. Y
United Pipelines
Clean Creek
Bonsee
Death of Henry McDougal Owner of De Armand House
Henry McDougal, proprietor of the De Armand House in Greeksburg, died last week. He was a prominent local figure with ties to the hospitality and social scene of the town. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McDougal
de Armand
Greeksburg
Ashland Murderers Move Toward Death Sentence
Dispatch from Cattlesburg reports Wm. Neal and Ellis Craft facing formal death sentences after a 26 day Northeast Kentucky term. Craft, guilty last Saturday, seeks a new trial but the motion is overruled. execution set for April 14, 1882. Court to Court of Appeals. prisoners moved to Fayette jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattlesburg
Louisville Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Wm. Neal
Ellis Craft
Craft
R. C. Burns
Neal
Court of Appeals
Fayette County
Lexington
Ellis
Tarosian Persecutions of the Jews In Russia
A pamphlet reports a nine month surge of Jew persecutions across sixty seven towns in southern Russia starting at Elizabethgrad with 500 houses and 100 shops destroyed 800 Jewish women harmed and one Jew killed The exodus expands to forty more towns and into Poland totaling about 100000 Jews expelled with losses estimated at 190000909 rubles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Elizabethgrad
Poland
Garfield stamps and postmaster nominations prompt debate
The issue date for five cent Garfield stamps is March 1. Postmaster nominees include Horace E. James Renagelaer Ingl, Russell W. Caswell Macon City Mo, Jacob V. Admire Osage Guy Ks, and George D. Jaques Helena Ark. Congress debates army navy promotions and civilian appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Post Office Department
Horace E. James
Renagelaer
Ingl
Russell W. Caswell
Macon City
Jacob V. Admire
Osage Guy
George D. Jaques
Helena
Ark
Senate
Army
Navy
New York
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congressional Apportionment Through 1880 Census
Congress debates apportioning members based on the 1880 census. The record lists earlier allocations from 1789 to 1873 with varying population per representative, and notes several bills proposing different reapportionments of 507, 516, and 320 representatives.
Republican county conventions bow out in Switzerlnd Ohio?
State news item surveys a string of local events: Brown recommends Mooney of New Castle for internal revenue collector. Brazil residents pledge 15000 for a rolling mill. mishaps include Joseph Clark’s fall in North Vernon and a Morgantown shooting over alleged slander. Fort Wayne sheriff seals M A Webb trunk and paper firm for debts. church calls and lawsuits pepper the region. Trichina illness hits a Logansport family. Greencastle fire negligence suit. a Greene township non-reader profiles a long-lived resident. Terre Haute to light the city with Brush Electric plan. various patents issued. Corydon to New Albany railroad stock closed. Rushville legislator Sleeth dies. assorted court settlements listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Joseph Clark
North Vernon
M. A. Webb
Fort Wayne
Webb
B. F. Unvina
Baptist Tabernacle of
New Albany
First Baptist Church
Peru
Ind
Black
Morgantown
Robertson
Yeager
Logansport
Joseph V. Tarman
Harrison Township
Greene Township
Morgan “County
Kiverd Keer
Methodist Church
Térre Haute
Brush Electric’ ‘Light and Power Company
Tivoliana
Michael Winter
Union City
Jacob Williams
Dublin
J. W. Westcott
Richmond
J. S .Obetchain
J. D. Meagher
South Bend
W. A. Maus
Indianapolis
Cory?don, New Albany and Louisville
Corydon
New Albany and St. Louis
George B. Sleeth
Rushville
New York City
Ireland
Indiana
Joseph Winship
Rush County
War Claims paid to Indiana citizens committee report
Mr Hank from the committee on war claims in Congress reports favorable action on payments to Indiana citizens passed by the treasury accounting officer. List includes Luke H Blacker $100 Clifton county Colby A Casey $185 Ambrose C Clifford $125 and others across Jennings Scott and Jefferson counties with amounts ranging from $24 to $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hank
Committee On War Claims
Congress
Indiana
Accounting Officer of the Treasury
Luke H. Blacker
Clifton County
Colby A. Casey
Scott County
Ambrose C. Clifford
Gibson County
Wm. H. Dixon
Jennings County
Stephen Day
Aaron Eick
Sanford Fewel
Jefferson County
John P. Fable
Silas M. Hudson
Absalom Hudson
Moses T. Hopper
Jas. M. Harrod
Nancy Kay
Alexander Kerr
Amos Lockenour
Washington County
E. D. Maloney
Moses W. Morrison
Isaac Marshall
John P. Kyte
David May
Reveren P. May
Major General Robert Niles Dies After Starvation Sufferings
Major General Robert Niles and his wife were found in a West Philadelphia room in November in a state of extreme hunger and weakness. Niles served with the Ninth and Tenth Indiana Corps in the Civil War and was wounded at several battles including Chickamauga and Winchester. He lost a fortune in the Chicago fire and later pursued the ministry before health failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sunday Times-Star
Robert Niles
Niles
Ninth
Tenth
Indiana Corps
Xuaural Hill
Winchester
Pittsburg Landing
Chickamauga
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas Mullen fined for street disorder and lodging
Last Friday Thomas Mullen angered Mr. Newton Ayers on the streets beyond endurance. Ayers had the offender arrested by Marshall Cisco. Mullen was brought before Mayor Brashear, fined $25 and costs, and went to board with Sheriff Demaree for 34 days due to lack of cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mullen
Newton Ayers
Ayers
Marshall Cisco
Mullen
Mayor Brashear
Demaree
Best Domestic Kips and Calf Skins in Pittsburgh Market Prices
Market report from Pittsburgh for hides and skins with Best French Calf Best Phil Calf and City Calf Skins prices, Lump coal, bar iron and nails, Wool prices, and related commodities listed. Prices shown per unit and sources include McKim Co and Kronenderger reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cscs
R. McKim & Co
Pittsburgh
WX. C. Lewis
Burden c
L. & M. Kronenderger
Scsssssns Coord
Craig's Sunbeam Flour Riverside Retail Prices
Fragmented OCR lists various flour and byproduct prices with units and numbers, mentioning Craig's Sunbeam Flour Riverside and items like Hominy Wheat Bran Shorts shipstais and bolted meat, but with unclear quantities and punctuation. The text appears as a price rundown or catalog entry from a historical newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig’s
Sunbeam Flour Riverside
Gay Retail
Craig’ S
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