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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1892
Page
2
An item mentions Axprew Carnacre donating 20 000 dollars for a public library in Ohio and delivering by class. a Baltimore school vows to drop corsets and garters for 300 girls and boys turning a new leaf, though gum chewing remains.
The inquiry into Justice Bradley's successor includes Judge Paxton and Judge Mitchell of Philadelphia with potential candidates from New Jersey. The question arises about Judge Woods, who is regarded as suitable for the position.
Wellington dispatch reports Mr. Cleveland decided to announce his positive and final withdrawal from the Presidential contest. He told a few intimate friends, who urged him to reconsider. He postponed the decision briefly then traveled to Louisiana.
City Attorney Ford issued a written opinion to the City Council clarifying that Water Works Trustees contracts must be ratified by the Common Council. The statute cited empowers the Council to veto contracts deemed unwise, reversing the belief that trustees had unfettered contracting power.
Chicago Times reports a murky funding effort for Benjamin Harrison’s Indiana bid. Russell Harrison failed to raise funds. Miller, Harrison’s ally, collected 20000 in four donors including George M. Pullman Norman B. Ream Samuel W. Allerton and a fourth unnamed donor. Pullman demanded payment to Harrison, influencing a Chicago port collector appointment. Farwell and Camp are noted as competing candidates.
In a sharp critique, the piece argues Harrison’s election brought a billion dollar Congress but worsened conditions. It cites lower wages, more bankruptcies, rising public debt, and wage cuts at Carnegie Pittsburg Mills and other firms. It claims government mismanagement on Sioux reservations and accuses McKinley tariffs of perpetuating poverty.
The speaker notes Mr. Harrison redirected money into the Indiana campaign as it neared its close. He denies any confidence game on the men and questions how the funds were spent, pondering whether they funded unrelated purchases. The exact disbursements remain undisclosed.
The Democratic National Committee announced plans on January 21 for the national convention to be held Tuesday June 21 in Chicago. Representation will be double the usual electoral votes, with two delegates each for territories and the District of Columbia. Calvin Brice chairs and Simon P. Sherman serves as secretary. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills are advertised with patient testimonials and claims of health benefits.
Government launches famine relief plan in Russia with plots allocated to communes in provinces If and Samara. Surplus to repay debts while communal stocks are refilled. Authorities curb laws against Jews and agricultural institutes. Severe hunger described in Veronesch with many without food and deaths reported.
Rain ends a years long drought in Durango with heavy cheers among starving crowds. Officials warn relief must continue as crops won’t mature until August and 500000 bushels of corn needed to avert famine. Churchgoers praise divine providence amid renewed suffering and aid distributions continue.
A haymow fire at Sparks Brothers mule market in Kansas City destroyed 300 mules and 16 horses on Friday morning. Losses totaled between 35 600 and 40 000 with a stallion valued at 2 000 among the property loss. insurance amount unknown.
Colonel H M Bossert dies at Westport of paralysis while Ex-Governor Hall passes at Frederica aged seventy five. Senator Chandler renews war by state dignitaries against New Hampshire judges. Interior secretary restores Colonel E G Penn to practice. Col Murphy to resign and start detective agency. Funeral of marksman Al Bandle held in Cincinnati. Rev Peter Henheart, oldest Detroit priest, dies. Electric lineman Kirk Dawson killed in Louisville. Actor William J Scanlan recovering from insanity. Connellsville Catholic church burns, $100 000 value, $25 000 insurance. Harvey Latimer in Canton shoots Chinese worker. New telegraph line Valparaiso to Buenos Aires to Europe via Montevideo. Duke of Arenburg palace destroyed in Brussels. Mary McPherson dies at ninety two. Nevada, Missouri hanged Hepler after mob transfer. Cincinnati coasting ban after 17 dead this winter. Will Amos murders for wedding funds. shot escaping. Spalding allows Chinese wife of American to enter US with inspection. Rev George T Smith denounces church governance. debate with Rev Crambler set for April 5.
Advertisement warns about counterfeit Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claiming forty years of tested reliability. It urges buyers to buy genuine product priced at 25 cents.
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