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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1892
Page
2
The Madison Herald discusses Speaker Crise and Mr. Pynnum presiding in the House, calls for a clean Democratic presidential candidate, reports on the Chinese exclusion act, and notes weekly commercial failures. It cites Bynum’s governor considerations, Hill’s journal issues, tariff and liberty debates, and potential Republican defeat if Hill is nominated.
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a Democratic exchange urging unity after the nomination and warns that relentless attacks on Hill will alienate readers. The piece notes the danger that a Hill successor or ally could lead to a disunited party and weak influence with voters.
The piece identifies leaders of a plan to convene a Mugwump convention on May 31 in New York and to send independent delegates to the National Convention. It names William R. Grace, Charles S. Fairchild, Whiter H. Peckham, Francis M. Scott, Ennet P. Wheeler and Henry R. Beckman as organizers and notes their 1890 campaign against the Democratic ticket in New York City.
New York dispatch reports after the bi-chloride of gold controversy Keeley institutions face new trouble. Walter D Earl a former patient died insane after the treatment. His friends allege Harle’s death was caused by the Keeley method and plan a $100,000 damages suit against Dr Keeley and associates.
The newly elected Democratic Central Committee met last Saturday afternoon in a large, orderly gathering. Thirty-one members were chosen, twenty-seven attended and actively participated in selecting officers for the next two years, with farmers and merchants both represented despite rain and mud.
The piece extols hospitality as a national trait and contrasts Southern civility with Eastern, Western, and Northern manners. It notes Southern warmth, Southern charm, and chivalry, then compares it to Northern aloofness, Western practicality, and Eastern refinement, concluding that genuine hospitality varies by region and individual conduct.
A New London Connecticut hanging tale mirrors the Ibycus story. A stranger warned Dennis at the gallows, saying farewell and implying complicity. The stranger was later arrested and executed for involvement in the same crime.
A private letter from TOM dated February highlights the Burlington Route between Chicago and Denver. He notes one overnight on the road, meals on the cars, time in both cities to visit a contact, and compliments the winter climate and service as a grand success.
Frank F. Dean presided as resolutions endorsed Harrison and Tom Reed's acts. A surprise measure by Charleston’s Runyon aimed to expel Charlestown Republicans from council, causing pandemonium and a near clash between H. D. Rogers and George W. Coward before friends intervened.
A cavern on Table Mountain known as the lions den extends about 200 feet below the surface. A party plans to explore with rope, ladders, and lanterns to reach its bottom. The piece links Joaquin Murrieta and his band to the cave as their possible lair and stash, suggesting hidden wealth beneath the earth.
An old advertisement claims dramatic improvement from Dr Sage Cure for Catarrh in head ailments. It contrasts last year's rheumy eyes and foul breath with this year’s bright eyes and sweet breath, attributing the change to the remedy. It promotes a fifty cent price through druggists.
The Arizona Kicker quotes its own mayor editor promising cooperation with troupes that visit town. It asserts control over licenses and venue access at Licker hall and requires six complimentary tickets to be left with the editor for favorable terms.
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