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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1891
Page
1
Visitors can tour the Kickapoo Indian Village in Odd Fellows Hall to see authentic Indian life shown by real Indians. Indian doctors attend daily offering free advice and consultation. Town residents praise the display and its accessibility.
The debate on the financial bill ends in the Senate with expectation that the free coinage amendment passes. It notes possible contention over the national bank and two percent feature, while the bond aspect may fail. Governor Hirr’s letter accuses the Democrats of policy failures and slams Republican moves as attempts to seize power.
The Chicago St Paul and Kansas City Railway offers a free 1891 calendar. Send three cents postage to F H Lord G P and T A Chicago to receive a copy sent to your address.
Advertises Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy to revive energy and fight fatigue. Highlights its boosting properties and suggested use for those feeling weak or worn out.
The New York Star profiles ex Senator Joseph E. McDonald of Indianapolis stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Known as Uncle Joe for Democrats, he remains a powerful Indiana political figure with a sharp legal mind, a storied Senate career, and ongoing influence on tariff reform and state tickets despite years out of office. He plans potential return to public life if called by the Democrats and is celebrated as a famed stump speaker in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
Indiana report notes Senate limit on page growth and House debate over eight new doorkeepers. Total session funding set at 105000 with allocations for each chamber. Bills include jail reforms, boiler inspections, wage penalties, and 7 percent interest rate limit. Senate contests McHugh vs Osborne. party balance 85 Democrats to 15 Republicans.
Mrs. Frank S. Calkins and Dr. Frank F. Hendrix stand jailed in Gosrenx Ind charged with murdering Edmund Calkins last April after a boating trip. Calkins a former editor, married weeks before his death leaving a will to his wife and a $4000 policy. Calkins’ death earlier ruled accidental drowning.
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