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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1879
Page
2
Jeffersons State Rights Doctrine in Early U S History
Fragmented text discusses the Federalist era ideas on national sovereignty and states rights. It cites Thomas Jefferson and his inaugural remarks, noting the tension between a united nation and state sovereignty. The passage hints at constitutional balance and perceived powers of the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Taoa
Mir
Jefferson Vaid
Jefferson
United States
Constitutional balance or conflict between state and federal powers
A discussion argues that both state and national governments have defined duties under the Constitution and warns against Radical centralization. The author claims Radicals seek to rewrite the United States as a nation with imperial power, while Democrats favor adhering to constitutional limits and preserving state and individual rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secontd
Radical
Jeferson
Lincoln
United States
Demcratic
Senate Finance Committee Amends Trade Dollar Bill
The Senate finance committee amended the House bill on exchanging trade dollars for legal tender silver dollars and postponed further action until December. The key change sets the exchange value at market bullion value, not par, and eliminates a provision excluding these dollars from counting toward the silver coinage requirement. Voting split included Dayard Kernan Merrill Perry in favor and Wallace Voorhees Beck against, with Allison and Jones paired.
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Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Yoas
Jones
Nevada
Senator Eaton Promotes Peace at the Polls Rally
The writer cites Senator Eaton of Connecticut as a defender of liberty and portrays his stance on “keeping the peace at the polls.” The piece parodies past czarist and Napoleonic actions, contrasting calls for peace with aristocratic suppression and mass casualties. The satire features references to Suwarrow, Catharine, and Lewis Napoleon to critique political pressure.
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Senator Eaton
Connecticut
Catharine
Suwarrow
Relens
Warsaw
Hle
Sivs
Minnesota
Lewisapoleon
Jiou Ia
Napoleon
Political battle over civil liberty and elections in the county
The piece condemns Hayes and Republican misuse of veto power to push laws, arguing the coming campaign centers on civil liberty and free government. It warns of Republican doom and urges determined effort to protect voters from partisan oppression and coerced arrests.
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Och Chandler
Bodne
Sherman
Pdayes
Aimeshals
Hayes
Republican Party
Philadelphia Ledger Attacks Federal Election Roles
The Philadelphia Ledger criticizes federal deputy marshals and election supervisors saying they were overpaid and misused funds to influence elections. It cites six to seven hundred deputies in November and Republican-backing “bummer” activity, calling for reform and decrying taxpayer money wasted.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Philadelphia
Uourier-Journal
Cie
Philatelphia
Davenport
New York
Patadelphia
Golz
Ig Mney
Grant Might Accept Republican Nomination Surprising Vote
The Washington dispatch reports a shift in strategy as rumors say General Grant may allow his name to be used at the Republican National Convention under certain contingencies. Supporters of rival aspirants fear a Grant candidacy could collapse their efforts and sway officeholders and voters toward him.
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Ming Bontoe
Orrand
Republcan
Grant
St. Louie
Washington
General Grant
City of
Madison
Indiana
Jos. T. Brashear
James Reports
Radicalism exposed as GOP hypocrisy in adjournment forecast
The article predicts an end to the extra session and praises the Democrats for revealing the Radical party’s supposed hypocrisy and centralization. It says the public will remember these actions at the coming clash in 1860, as the Constitutional party earns credit for victory.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Radical
Isso
Constitutional Party
Tie Man Of Principles Earns Respect In All Circumstances
A thoughtful note argues that a person who sincerely stands by core beliefs earns respect in every situation. Differences in politics or religion do not diminish this respect. moral heroism defines character and commands regard.
Finney and Short Buy Herald-Democrat and Rename
Massrs. George B. Finney formerly of the Columbus Columbian and Luther Short a Franklin lawyer have purchased the Herald-Democrat. The paper will be renamed the Democrat and management took charge yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE. Finney
Columbus Columbian
Luther Short
Franklin
Herald- Democrat
Democrat
Finney
Fourth of July parade idea for Indianapolis on wheels
The Sentinel endorses a industrial parade in Indianapolis to celebrate Independence Day, likening it to earlier Exposition processions. It argues the concept is strong and should spread nationwide, claiming a western city could stage a larger display than Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
the Sentinel
Tadianapolis
Ohio River level drops to yearly low for seven years
The Tur Courier Journal notes the Ohio River stands at three feet ten inches, lower than any year since 1866. Historical readings show June 27 1873 at four feet one inch, 1874 at four feet eight, 1875 at seven feet, 1876 at five feet eleven, 1877 at eight feet one, and 1878 at seven feet eight.
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Tur Courier Journal
Ohio
American eagle tail feather removal to occur next Friday
A scheduled wildlife procedure will extract the usual number of tail feathers from an American eagle next Friday. The operation is planned with standard feather counts and caretaking by wildlife personnel.
City Politics Note on Infidels and Radicals Majority
A terse quote states there are about twenty five infidels in the city and the Radicals hold a majority of twenty three, indicating a local partisan balance and tensions.
Fire destroys vast property valued at 100 million yearly
An estimate puts annual fire destruction at about 100 million dollars in property value. The figure reflects widespread losses across industries and urban areas, underscoring fire safety and prevention priorities for businesses and communities.
Garfield Seen as Hayes Last Veto Father
The statement suggests that Garfield is identified as the father of Hayes' final veto, tying historical figures to a pivotal presidential action.
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Garfield
Hayes
Spain’s Modern Courtship and Death Myths in Madrid Traditions
The essay contrasts Spanish marital norms with old beliefs, noting meek husbands, women’s schooling, and the stigma of divorce. It describes funeral customs, ten days of seclusion after a death, coffin colors, and a duke’s lingering Madrid home kept as a silent shrine to past loves.
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Spain
Madrid
Paris
Love
Cautious Charles Thompson Avoids Slendering Backbiters
Charles Thompson, secretary to the first American Congress, showed wary prudence in a stormy era. When he faced slander from a schoolteacher couple, he secured a certificate of satisfactory boarding, then moved to a new home to preserve his reputation and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
First American Congress
Thompson
Leaves In Cookery From An English Writer
An English writer discusses culinary uses for leaves as flavoring agents. Syringa, cucumber leaves, carrot tops, celery stalks, gooseberry leaves, flowering currant leaves, orange and lemon leaves, and peach leaves are cited for their flavor and color contributions to pies, tarts, rice dishes, teas, and infusions.
Ta Weta Court Tests Chinese Witness Oath
An Orthodox inquiry in a Ta Weta court tests a Chinese witness who misunderstands oath obligations. The exchange includes the question about knowledge of God and the afterlife, ending with a simplified, oral summary of heaven and hell. The judge accepts the testimony as Orthodox.
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Ta Weta
John
China
San Francisco
Chinaman
The Housewife's Battle with the Files
A Burlington Hawk-Eye column humorously laments the daily fly invasion at home. A man returns from work to a swarm as his wife greets him with a fly brush and apron, insisting the enemy must be faced as millions of flies accompany him indoors.
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Burlington Hawk-Eye
Habits of the Hogs and Their Natural Cleanliness
The article contrasts domesticated hogs with their wild ancestors, noting that wild hogs bathe and wallow to cool and deter flies, then cleanse by tree friction when mud is spent. It argues domestic confinement suppresses instinctive behavior and overrules natural needs with reasoned control.
Debate over Civil War era fate referenced in press exchange
In a historical exchange, the Madison Courier and Columbus Democrat discuss whether every Knights of the Golden Circle member were hanged by a Massachusetts regiment. The dialogue pivots to places like Jennings county and Judge New’s war record with a sharp Union versus Confederate sentiment.
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Knights of the Golden Circle
Massachusetts
Indiana
Madison Courier
Jennings County
New
Promise Land
Columbus Democrat
Milwaukeeball dog's glove in right field earns fame
A Milwaukee baseball player, a dog, stands in right field and excels at judging line drives. When the ball is struck, the dog watches with head up and bounds to the ball, often reaching the point of ground contact and catching it on the first or second bound to return it to first base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Potatoes and Puns Spark a Patchwork Page
A miscellany of satirical scraps includes a potato-bug poison swindle tale, a quip on a Paris green risk, and a warning about unopened bags. Other items joke about bachelor degrees post A B not meaning martial choice, archery, mispunctuated lines, a Kentucky feud, and light notices on social quirks and domestic life.
Mosaic of Wit and Quips From a Bygone Paper
A collage of brief jests and puns on manners law and daily life includes exchanges on hanging murder women marriage cows and odd jobs plus stray remarks about pipes, birds, and places like Boston Long Branch and Nevada. Published snippets mix humor with aphorisms and local color.
Dr. Kine's New Discovery for Consumption Trial
Free trial bottles offered for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat or lung ailments. Many hopeless cases claim cures. not available elsewhere. Sold by J B Harper Madison at 8426.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kine
Dr. King
J. BE. C.F. Harper
Madison
Advert for Salve for Skin Ailments
A salve marketed as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells for 25 cents a box by J E C F Harper in Madison dated August 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Harper
Madison
Market Prices and Seed Listings in Mapyrson
Wheat and flour prices per bushel and per bag listed for Mapyrson on July 1 1879. Retail rates for hay oats millet and various seeds provided alongside wool prices and commodity quotes from W D Wells & Co. Coffee and tea prices from Laguyra Java Mocha and other origins appear with sugar grades and local market data.
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Mapyrson
Delseeth Bai Qseasys
Ccsecesesecee
Ebabts
W. D. Wells & Coffees
Rio
Laguyra
Java
Young Hyson
Scar
Japan
Oolong
N. Orleans
Four British Reviews Reprint Prices and Subscriptions
An advertisement listing reprints of The Four Reviews and The Westminster Review by Leonard Scott Publishing Company. It outlines fidelity and scope, with subscription options and pricing for single, multiple, and combined sets including Blackwood's Magazine.
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Blackwood’s
TUE Leonard Scott Publishing CO
Barclay &T
New York
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