Madison Herald Tines and Political Commentary
The Madison Herald reflects on national politics with notes on Henry Watterson in Chicago, Kentucky Democrats acting timely, Blaine and Harrison in the Republican race, and a Senate bill for a Robert Dale Owen statue. It critiques sugar trust duties and reports a Russian judge fined for flogging offenses while noting Harrison’s fragile standing among his party rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Robert Dale Owen
Smithsonian Institution
Blaine Declares Non-Candidacy Before Convention
A public statement asserts he is not seeking the presidency and will not have his name placed before the Republican National Convention. The issue remains whether others can stop or nominate him despite his refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Delegation status clash and major flood headlines
The Indianapolis Sentinel distorted Kentucky delegates to the Chicago Convention, while the Courier-Journal reports a largely anti Cleveland stance. Arkansas flood relief is underway with government boats delivering aid as 700000 acres along the river between Cairo and Memphis flood and plantations submerge after levee breaks. Gov Boies of Iowa called for state aid and funds are being raised around St Louis.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Cleveland
Kentucky
Chicago
The
Sentinel
Courier-Journal
Arkansas
Arkansas River
Jessire
Louisiana
Boies
Iowa
St. Louis
Cairo
Memphis
Blaine Favored by Anti-Harri son Republicans for Nomination
The New York World reports the anti-Harrison Republicans aim to nominate Blaine. If he refuses the nomination the convention would pick another, making Blaine the only man to decline a presidential bid. It portrays Blaine as the party’s top leader and favorite.
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Blaine
New York World
Duty of Democratic Congressmen and Salisbury Speech
The New York World prints Salisbury's protection speech showing his support for free trade with limits on luxury goods. A Tennessee Supreme Court appeal features Colonel H. Clay King arguing his own death-penalty case. The piece urges Democrats to push bills removing McKinley tariffs on wool and cotton ties, favors free iron ore, and calls for coal duty removal to curb Reading conspirators. The Indiana Attorney General and reporter celebrate Green Smith and critique railroad power, while The New York World notes Blaine’s nomination risk and wage protections for Detroit pearl button workers.
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New York World
Lord Salisbury
Salisbury
Great Britain
America
Supreme Court of Tennessee
H. Clay King
Memphis Bar
Poston
House
Sugar Trust
Reading
Map of the United States issued by the Burlington Route
A large handsome map of the United States mounted for office or home use is issued by the Burlington Route. Copies will be nailed to any depot or station. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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United States
Burlington
Eustis
Chicago
Albert Sea
Ohio
Minneapolis
St. Pau
Kansas City
Peoria
Spirit Lake
Sioux Falls
Rock Island
Pipestone
Watertown
Seneca
Kankakee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lata Are
Council Bluffs
St. Joseph
Atchison, Leavenworth
St. Paul
Canada
E. ST. John
World’s Fair Notes Highlight Leader Election and Exhibits
Chauncey M. Depew becomes president of the World's Fair board with Gorton Allen as vice president. A 445 by 51 foot panorama of the Bernese Alps is painted for exhibition and shown in Berlin, while $25,000 is sought to fund Sunday school headquarters. News on free shipping for government exhibits, reduced passenger rates, and sparse details on Lima shipments. Jackson Park will permanently house a 107 foot monolith from Wisconsin. Baron de Jeune’s prehistoric relics may join the exhibit, after twenty five years of collecting. Britain increases its fair appropriation to $300,000, waiving space charges for exhibitors. Mexico aims Oct 12 as a national Columbus Day with a Mexican troop display at the dedicatory exercises.
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Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Gorton W. Allen
Berlin
United States
South America
Panama
Lima
Callao
Wisconsin
Jackson Park
Park
Baron de Jeune
France
DeMare
Great Britain
Diaz
Columbus
New World
Exposition Plans Move Forward for World Fair
National Military Institute of Colombia seeks camping space near the grounds in Washington Park. Catholic exhibit leadership announces Brother Maurelian will secretary manage. Switzerland promotes a Swiss section and watchmaking display. Jamaica increases World’s Fair funds to 25000 dollars. New Mexico prepares exhibits including 100 watermelons of 100 pounds each. Ohio to show journalism progress and portraits of 1893 officers. Construction bureau and related facilities to be built by March with completion in April.
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National Military Institute of Columbia
South America
Washington Park
J. L. Spaulding
Peoria
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Brother Maurelian
Christian Brothers’ College
Memphis
Tenn
Maurelian
Chicago
Crner
Thirty-fifth Street
Walas’ Avenue
Robert 8. McCormick
London
Geneva
Switzerland
Jamacia
W. H. H. Llewellyn
New Mexico
Agricultural and Horticultural Department
Mines Department
Bavaria
Institute of Technology
Ryan
Freeman Thorpe
Ohio
Jackson Park
Columbian Guards
Phillipine Islands
Java
John Sebastian Named Gen's Ticket and Pass Agent in Chicago
In Chicago Illinois John Sebastian is appointed as the general ticket and pass agent for the Gen's organization. The move places Sebastian in charge of distribution and verification of passes across local venues.
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John Sebastian
Gen’s Ticket & Pass
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Tine Herald
John Adame
Madison
Indians
Omce
East Main Street
Henry Watterson
Harrison
Siberia
Mr.Harrison
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Clarkson
Big Four
State Board ‘of Tax Commissioners
Smith
Green Smith
Indiana
Detroit
White House
McCormick
M. L. Mullinger
Midway Plaisance
Mullinger
Liverpool
England
Gosta Rica
Madrid
Peddie & Neill
West Main Street
Pelligs M
Wits Bates Toe Ieee
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Misso River
Joliet
Ottawa
la Salle
Moline
Ilinois
Davenport
Muscatine
Des Moines
Council Bluffa
Omaha
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Topeka
Missouri River
California
Salt Lake
Ogden
Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pike's Peak
Manitou
Garden of the Gods
Colorado
Chicaco, Ill
Deering
Alling & Lodge
Branham & Ritchie
Branham & Chambers
Undertaker
Robes
East Main ST
Ind
Eestein Street
Eckstein
Hawlin
Newark
Paris
Swormstedt & CO
Madison, Ind
John Deer
John W. Scott
Main Street
Marow
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