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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1882
Page
2
The Weekly Herald offers a year subscription for one dollar thirty cents for single readers and cheaper terms for clubs of 10 or more. A $10 prize will go to the person forming the largest club outside Madison before June 1 1882 and a $500 prize to the next largest. Club dues must be paid in advance and agents are sought for every county post office.
Ohio Republicans at Columbus convention urge amending the state constitution to allow taxation of the liquor traffic and to remove provisions blocking liquor regulation. They note historical shifts from temperance amendments to licensing bans and cite Supreme Court rulings on unconstitutional license laws. The stance aims to ease public burdens and align Indiana with Ohio’s constitutional debate.
The speaker argues that business men overpay for ads in circulars and directories. Home papers reach thousands of local readers, stay available all week, and provide better value than three or four thousand one-time bills. A good weekly newspaper keeps ads before families longer and to more people.
Mr. Lanham travels to the capital to redeem Jefferson county by correcting blunders of late representatives. As a temperance minister, he is seen as suitable for legislative work and is expected to focus on reform rather than speeches or prayer meetings in the legislature.
The Star and Courier battle over a pre convention ring ticket arrangement. The Star claims it warned of collusion while the Courier backs those who left the event smiling. The dispute questions which paper truly supports the ring and the public's trust.
The piece notes a general sentiment against bossism in politics with Republicans in Pennsylvania and Jefferson County showing a disposition to cast off the yoke of entrenched power.
Guraiserth Vernan Sarah Ann Derringer aged forty five accuses Marz Fitzgerald a youth of seduction and repeated promises that led her to stray from virtue. She sought his aid to share her troubles as neighbors vow to stand with her, though public sympathy wanes.
The piece claims the majority in Congress aims to unseat opponents and seat allies. It notes five Democrats replaced by Republicans and predicts nine more cases, asserting the Republican party is a progressive force and will soon conduct wholesale unseatings on the second day after Congress convenes.
The passage alleges prominent Milton township Republicans ignored by Lanham loyalists creating a packed delegation to prevent Hon. Will J. Johnson from gaining a share. Johnson carried the township two years ago while Lanham never did, suggesting only a harmonious convention with a packed slate could deliver victory.
The Republican papers laud last week’s convention as harmonious and pure. The Star questions the portrayal, noting reports of bosses rings and a secret meeting of the select elect before the Central Committee vote to fix convention timing and methods.
A column maligns the Graham brothers James Thomas and W P as longtime officials under George G Fenton and Jonathan Schooly, detailing a generations long pattern of nepotistic appointments. It predicts the trio’s continued control if James Crozier and W P Graham secure offices, alleging a ring and endless terms.
Crarces F Corrry has been selected superintendent of the public schools of New Albany at a salary of 1600 dollars per year. H B Jacobs former superintendent for nine years seeks the Democratic state convention nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Prominent Republicans from Lancaster Monroe and nearby townships discuss Lanham and assert Wilson could mount an independent bid and attract more Republican support in those townships than Lanham, signaling shifting alignment among local party activists.
Dramatic shift in Albany power as Rev J W Lanham and John W Golden swap hostilities for alliance. Lanham seeks delegates, Golden backs his candidate, and Billie Copeland receives a ceremonial send off. The two factions bury the hatchet and forge a united front in the convention.
State convention delegates place A ONeal on the ticket for governor. The platform emphasizes economy and good government while inviting immigration and capital to Alabama and promising protection to newcomers.
Governor delays House journal index work awaiting funds. E L Hastings directs printing and aims to finish in two weeks without extra pay unless a special appropriation is approved. A Tudianapolis artist exhibits an ideal head of Richeline at his studio. Republican Eight Congressional District caucuses in Crawfordsville nominate BR Pierce over M D White. Hartsville University wins judgment against William Llewellyn for $2,080 on a note he destroyed. Carrier pigeons fly 208 miles from Winchester to Cleveland in 3 hours. Grocers Wooden Dish Co dispute settles. Woodward sells to Joha Shellenberger for $1,000. Central and Hanover banks adjust notes. Indiana river harbor and Wabash River appropriations included in the bill.
Reports cover a canal survey bill for the region between the Couga and Tennessee rivers and letters about DeLong and his men. Also notes on whisky bond extension inquiry, Mexican silver export duty repeal to spur American investment, Guiteau speculation, Reed's moves, and Star Route juror issues. The Tariff Commission fight shows Democrats opposing a biased panel.
The article lists proposed engineering works on the Calumet river and White River, with Secretary of War authorization for surveys and estimates. It reports crop damage from a fly in Warsaw, inheritances in Paris via New Albany relatives, business failures in North Vernon and Fort Wayne, a recaptured prison escapee, a third trial and fine for Dr. Montgomery, and debates over tariffs with named politicians and protective interest figures.
A June dispatch from Kansas City reports six men robbed the Bank of Brookfield as the day closed, taking about $6,000. They fled in masked groups, then abandoned a second bank and rode off under threat, with one suspected leader resembling Frank James. By morning, four robbers surrendered near Kirksville and were to be moved to Brookfield under guard.
June 9 dispatches report firm stances from both sides in the iron strike with workers forming fishing clubs and planning summer camps near McDonald’s as mills repair and horses are sent to pasture. In Cincinnati Jarrett urges continued work under October contracts and predicts mills may reopen Monday.
The Garibaldi family chose burial over cremation with plans for a provisional interment at Caprera last Thursday. Embalming was attempted but failed. the body wore a red shirt in a flower-filled room. A granite pyramid tomb is being prepared in Milan. Tributes flowed from King Humbert, Gem Botta, the Swiss Assembly, and Uruguay's parliament. Foxhall won the Ascot Gold Cup with Faugh a Ballagh second and Petronel third in a three-lap race. Foxhall closed a large gap late to seize the lead.
The ad invites invalids and sufferers to visit C. E. Heberhart's Drug Store for a free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and related lung and throat ailments claiming a positive cure.
The article praises W W Cole’s traveling show highlighting Capt A H Bogardus and his sons Eugene and five year old Master Henry. It notes remarkable marksmanship including offhand rifle work, Creedmoor target shooting, and other feats seen under canvas that demonstrate Cole’s resolve to lead in spectacle.
A salve marketed as a universal 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. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by C E Heber art.
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