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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1892
Page
2
The Madison Indiana Herald discusses the 1884 campaign with Blaine topics, Reed and Harrison, flood losses at 32 million, and the Indiana People’s Party ticket led by Leroy Templeton. It notes tax critique, Democratic platform, and press questions about Blaine’s nomination including a New York World inquiry.
The passage notes that tariff reform is the key Democratic success and that public demand for relief from tariff taxation is growing across the county. It asserts three small House bills are insufficient and urges the Ways and Means Committee to advance free iron ore free lumber free refined sugar and free coal to reflect the 1890 win.
In an interview with the New York World the President discusses opposition to his renomination. He says he has not announced candidacy and would defer to the party if it desires him, hinting at possible explanations for public office disappointments. He notes the convention outcome could alter the narrative.
The 1877 act levied 12 cents per $100 property and 50 cents per poll to fund debt interest and public needs. A 1891 act created a Benevolent Institution Fund with a six cent levy for 1891 and 1892, set to expire after this year unless renewed.
The Nevada Democrats are portrayed as modest citizens who should be photographed as a group. Their platform states that if the National Convention nominates a candidate opposed to free coinage the Nevada delegates are absolved from supporting the national nominee. They claim influence over financial policy and the silver gold ratio for free coinage.
Ex Secretary Bayard argues in The Forum that tariff policy and the Force Bill are the core issues for the 1896 Democratic platform. He warns the Chicago convention must clearly declare principles to oppose McKinley economics and protect constitutional governance. The piece cites New York Congressmen and Courier Journal notes on party unity and public taxation.
A Big Four conductor tells the Columbus Times about Lizzie and Mary Harper two sisters living as recluses in a sunken log hut in Franklin county Their self sufficiency includes gardening flax spinning and berry gathering They reject aid and remain content in isolation despite neighbors efforts to help
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as fairly guaranteed for all who use it according to directions. It promotes "100 Doses One Dollar" and claims Hood's Pills cure ills including jaundice biliousness sick headache and constipation.
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