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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1892
Page
2
The Madison Herald notes political clashes, tariff debates, and Homestead unrest. It highlights Pinkertonism condemnation, Frick and Snowden appearances, and Democratic free coinage opposition while urging cleanliness and steady trade signals amid dull markets.
The report covers Burgess McLuckie accusing a vast capital conspiracy involving Carnegie, U P Railway and others to depress workers' rights via tariff manipulation. It cites 1890 debates on structural steel costs, McKinley law effects on billets, and calls out protectionists and industry monopolies shaping steel prices and wages.
A writer critiques the Indianapolis Sentinel for calling Ira “Dear Parson” and jokes about Parson Chase as the campaign preacher of gospel and Republicanism. The piece hints at sarcasm, suggesting Ira’s head is swelling under heavy duties and that Secretary Roberts acts as governor.
The Jefferson County lawyer Charles A. Korbly is praised as highly qualified for the Appellate Court vacancy. The piece notes Judge New’s death and a pending Democratic appointment and says Korbly declined the prior offer for the New seat. It emphasizes his strong legal attainments, work capacity, and integrity.
The piece critiques the Louisville Commercial and the N. G. Taylor Company over tin plate production and imports. It cites a Jackson firm’s incomplete order as evidence of unfilled American tin plate and argues for voluntary arbitration to settle labor disputes, noting President Cleveland favored a Labor Commission approach.
Ex-Attorney General D. E. Williamson of Greencastle declares he will support Chicago convention nominees. He argues the Republican party now pursues a force bill and imperial power, contrasts tariffs and wages, and aligns with Democratic principles to resist plutocracy and federal overreach. He cites war era loyalties, the South, and farm versus factory power as core issues guiding his stance.
From Sunningdale Scotland June 12 1892 a cable to President Harrison in Washington praises his triumph and states that the people know a good thing when they get it.
The piece attacks tariff policy as a tool to protect American labor, arguing that import duties should equal wage differences with foregone revenue. It cites Carroll D. Wright on steel rail costs showing English and continental advantages, contrasts McKinley and Minneapolis platform duties, and condemns Carnegie’s influence and Homestead mill bloodshed while noting labor’s struggle.
An 1889 Indiana law forbids appointing nonresidents or outsiders to peace officer roles and bans bringing in people to discharge police duties. Violators face up to one year in prison. The piece accuses Republicans of tax overcharges and concealing surplus by local trustees and commissioners.
The silver issue is settled. now the campaign centers on Mc Kinleyism and allied reforms including Carnegieism Pinkertonism Reedism and Billion-Dollariem, outlining a broad platform for the political battle ahead.
The speaker extols General Snowpen as a historic figure who claims to have discovered rebellion sedition and treason and to have quashed a movement at Homestead without firing a gun or losing a man.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as beneficial for blood diseases including scrofula and salt rheum and claims general remedies for dyspepsia headache fatigue and catarrh. It also promotes Simmons Liver Regulator for quick relief from sick headache and indigestion.
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