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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
4
A sprawling assemblage of opinions, editorials, and political commentary dominates the page. Debates over taxes, pensions, and party unity frame a critique of Democratic and Republican stances, with references to Cleveland era policies and national debt concerns. Local letters decry sensationalism and defend party lines amid a chaotic mix of names and places.
Bessie Jones of Charlestown Indiana swallowed a shirt button while playing. Dr W O Roberts at Norton Infirmary in Louisville performed a tracheotomy after the button lodged in the windpipe. The object was finally dislodged and the child recovered, later discharged.
Washington notes Assistant Secretary Nettleton has prepared a plan to curb pauper immigration and has had it approved and issued as a circular to steamship companies. The memo urges stricter enforcement of existing laws to prevent prohibited classes from leaving home and being sent back on arrival, amid complaints of competition driving lax checks.
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