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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1882
Page
2
The notice advertises a 1882 Madison edition weekly issue for single and club subscribers with pricing and deadlines. It offers prizes totaling 510 and 5500 for largest and second largest clubs outside Madison, and seeks agents for county post offices.
The writer condemns hangings as a disgrace to civilization. He notes Sandy Mathews and J D Shea facing death, urges centralized method, immediate transfer to state prison after sentence, and execution in a controlled setting with clergy.
The passage accuses Senator Cameron of pressuring Pennsylvania manufacturers to support the Republican ticket by promising to help Democrats defeat high tariffs. It argues the party uses tariff and corporate subsidies to bind laborers with their bosses, claiming repeal would come only if Democrats win control. It laments labor misery under the tariff system and questions how long workers will serve their supposed unjust masters.
The Judge, once a Senate member, refused to join party salary grabs for the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor and opposed routine sham claims. He earned respect for conscience and public funds, but bosses deemed him too short to lead the Republican ticket.
A doctor and a prominent Republican compare political performances to monkey business as candidates pressured the crowd. The scene unfolds during a Senatorial candidate’s speech amid pledge calls and taunts from party supporters.
The passage notes Gladstone being warned of an assassination plan and argues against Ireland’s violent acts toward public officials. It contrasts the bloodshed of the English aristocracy with the plight of Irish citizens and urges peaceful methods to secure Irish rights.
A Kentucky dispatch reports a mob seized George Ellis from jail in Catlettsburg at 3 am and hanged him from a sycamore tree near Ashland after abducting him from Ashland, where Grovar Exnts and two others were indicted for the Gibbon children murder. Wm Neal and Ellis Craft were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Language targets local political figures, arguing for keeping Billy Demarcey in public office and criticizing the Johnson and Graham factions. The text accuses bosses and party machines of sacrifices and demands a city born Auditor candidate, while sentencing the senator selection to distant political lines.
A Republican figure is cited as saying he could not reveal the exact amount spent on a county corruption fund two years ago, noting estimates ranged five to six thousand dollars. The episode stirs concern amid calls for integrity and scrutiny of party figures.
Pate Grabam is praised as a good fellow as the Saturday vote indicates he will enter office to appoint his brother Thomas as deputy treasurer and brother Jim as deputy auditor. The passage calls the family able officials and courteous, expressing confidence the county will be pleased to have them in the courthouse.
Frank Mayfield fell from party favor after writing a letter supporting prohibition. Party managers deemed him unable to represent the great moral party and shifted support to a candidate who would publicly oppose prohibition yet back its amendments in the legislature.
Col C C Matson representative from the Fifth District was renominated without opposition at the Franklin convention on the first list. The Democracy of Indiana praises his record and social qualities as a gentleman.
The account recalls a fierce contest where Tom Calloway might have led if not for party leaders affirming Crozier as the nominee. It notes Crozier’s preordained win and inevitable defeat for those challenging top authority.
A baldheaded citizen posing as a reformer declared himself a Republican and champion of honest government, but he is called a fraud and hypocrite or too innocent for this wicked world by critics in the piece.
A council votes to cast Jesse Wagner overboard citing safety with honest men near the bosses chamber. Mutters from the country warn that Jesse's removal could sink the political ship.
It recalls James Crozier pursuing county office for years, winning a decisive earlier promise but facing defeat two years ago. This year a Graham family member blocked his run for Treasurer, pushing him to run for Auditor instead.
Dr L J Woolen of Switzerland County will seek the Democratic Congressional Convention nomination. He is described as a trusted Democrat with many friends and strong district support.
A week prior to the convention amounts of 50 dollars were placed in a Walnut Street saloon and 75 dollars in a West End saloon to aid candidates seeking official representation of the party Mr. Monroe holds dear.
On Friday evening a local boss with a personal stake proclaimed that they want a man to head the ticket. He said Johnson is clever but too short, and Lanham will be nominated.
The passage mocks a legislator named Johnson and another member deemed too short or too manly to owe favors to a railroad, implying bosses decide who represents the party in Jefferson County.
At last Saturday's convention Humphries McLeland and D L Demares drew little backing. The trio were deemed unsuited to elevate the party through office.
Report notes General Sherman may retire, calling him highly capable yet peevish and arbitrary for peacetime command. The assertion frames this as a potentially excellent career move for the officer.
Reports describe heavy fires burning through pine forests in Glare County Michigan. Authorities hope the area will not be visited by further flames as teams combat the blaze and prevent spreading.
Garabaldi, the Italian patriot, died on the preceding Saturday, prompting tributes to his long career and role in unifying Italy. The report notes his enduring legacy and national significance.
Goshen voters approved a $25 000 tax to aid the St Louis Indiana and Michigan railroad. The Third Congressional district Democratic convention is set for July 14 in New Albany. Army worm damage hits Floyd Washington Harrison Spencer Warrick and Pike counties. Greenback convened at Kokomo on the 13th with Weaver to speak. John Beatty convicted of murdering his father-in-law in Clay County faces four years. Pittsburg railroad shops in Fort Wayne reduced force by about three hundred. A Connersville suit seeks 5000 for a child's death but was dismissed for a complaint defect. Republican Ninth district convention set for August 30 in Tipton. Milton Robinson withdraws candidacy. Lincoln Galveston town quarrel leaves a man severely injured. Henry Twist’s gun accident kills Ashbury Gran at Feeder Dam. Miss Hannah Cullen shoots at a would-be intruder in Rushville. Hanoverian notes editorials while the May issue goes to Wyandotte cave. students ordered to apologize or lose diplomas. New Albany school board reelects teachers. R A Ogg named white high principal at 1200 salary. W V L Vance named colored high principal. Jacobs not elected as superintendent. Coffin chosen to replace Jacobs.
The Senate Finance Committee completed consideration of the bank charter extension bill and Morrill has reported it to the Senate with a recommendation for passage. No radical House changes were agreed to. Postmaster General Howe returned from the West and discussed mail facilities, while Lt. Danenhower arrived, was greeted by citizens, and given a Jeannette flowers model.
Senate panel favors relief measure for Katz John Porter with appointment to colonel on the retired list while denying pay for the interim period. House debate touches Internal Revenue selection in Allegheny district. Debates include statements on civil service principles and partisan concerns.
Reports from Lafayett county detail a violent incident as Wade Bede shot at a man after a confrontation at a fence gate. Separate accounts describe a child abuse death amid family tragedy and a cadre of public notices, including mining expo planning and large-scale fish stocking in Arkansas and Texas rivers.
The Weekly Herald lists its issue price at 65 cents in the current notice dated January 1st.
Reports from May 31 to June 3 describe widespread strikes in iron and steel plants. Mills in Pittsburgh Newport Kentucky and East St Louis shut down over wage scale refusals. Violent clashes occurred near Joliet and Chicago with injuries including a judge struck by gunfire.
The Indianapolis firm Woolen Webb & Co. assigned its property to Hon. Franklin Sanders to benefit creditors. Assets include over 60 city lots in Indianapolis a quarter share in several thousand acres of land and receivable bills totaling 38097 dollars. The firm cites Central Bank failure and shrinking deposits as reasons to close and settle with creditors.
Rice is a popular food and cheaper than potatoes. Use just enough cold water to prevent burning, cover tightly, and steam on moderate heat until nearly done. Remove cover to let surplus moisture escape and produce white separate kernels.
Cure advertised for stinging irritation and inflammation of the kidneys and urinary tract. Claims relief from catarrh of the bladder using Buchopaide. Sold by Druggists and Depot Stores under Swormatedt & Co. label.
Saturday market at Craig's corner held a large load awaiting buyers while a convention failed to pass a resolution regarding a political diet. July 10 marks the opening of a Normal Institute at College Hill by Poul Crave. Social visits, excursions, and community chatter fill this issue along with remarks on poverty and local business adverts.
An 19th century promoter urges readers to buy Electric Bitters, claiming they cure biliousness and low spirits for fifty cents. The ad promises vast health savings for self and family and notes U. E. Heberhart as seller.
Viscount Sherbrooke discusses how value and quantity define money, noting diverse commodities used as currency from furs and cattle to tea bricks and cowries. He argues bullion suits value for its acquisition and divisibility, and contemplates paper currency if precious metals vanished, framing money as a remedy to barter, not a lifeline.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists 25 cents per box sold by C. E. Heberhart.
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