Weekly Herald and Kendall's Horse Book Promotion
The notice offers subscriptions for one year at 31 50 and discounted club rates for groups in Madison, with prizes of 10 and 500 for the largest clubs. An agent is sought for each county post office. Also mentions a Democratic banquet on June 29 at the Grand Hotel Indianapolis and a detailed program.
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Sadeeanees
Madison
Tue Democrats of
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
J. B. Howe
J.B. Maynard
Our Country
J. G. Shanklin
The
Citizens Soldier
J. B. McDonald
Democratic Press
W. D. H. Hunter
Judiciary
W. E. Niblack
Press
School
W. A. Ball
Dignity of Labor
J. B. Stoll
Adolph Seidensticker
Young Democracy
Eti Marvin
Campaign fund circulars target Capitol workers in 1884 effort
The piece alleges Republican operatives distribute circulars to government employees, apprentices, and laborers near the Capitol demanding 6 to 10 dollars to fund presidential and congressional campaigns. It accuses party leaders of coercive fundraising and criticizes ballot buying as a political force. It cites a postmaster offering a student five dollars to vote Republican and threatens exposure of buyable votes.
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Tor
Republican Party
J. A. Hubbell
Courier Clarifies Prohibition Debate and Submission Law
The Indianapolis Courier weighs in on the prohibition amendment submission issue, arguing the constitution dictates how amendments are submitted through legislatures. It cites views of John M. Butler and Livingston Howland and notes the News’ contrasting stance.
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Courier
Indianapolis News
The
John M. Butler
Livingston Howland
Mr. Butter
Madison
Walker
Allison
High School Algebra Class Impresses Visitors
At an examination visit invited by Prof. Martin, Prof. Payne was seen examining a first-year Algebra class. The concise appraisal notes the class’s aptitude and courtesy, reflecting well on Prof. Payne and the school’s teaching.
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Martin
Prof. Payne
Payne
Voters Weigh Preacher Turned Senatorial Candidate
Jefferson county residents debate a political preacher who invites himself to local pulpits under the guise of preaching the Gospel and uses the platform to secure a nomination for the Senate. The piece questions the preacher’s tactics and the voters’ response to his conduct.
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Jefferson County
War Governor Dennison Dies in Columbus at 67
Ex Governor of Ohio 1860 to 1866 Dennison died at his home in Columbus last Wednesday after a yearlong illness He also served as Postmaster General under Lincoln and Johnson and as Commissioner of the District of Columbia under Grant He chaired the national convention that nominated Lincoln and Johnson.
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Dennison
Ohio
Columbus
Lincoln and
Johnson
District of Columbia
Grant
Lincoln
Hanover College grants LL D to Miss Margaret Mitchell
Hanover College awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws to Miss Margaret Mitchell of Vassar, a famed astronomer. It marks the first time a woman has received the honor, signaling progress in honoring ability regardless of gender.
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Hanover Corvece
Margaret Mitchell
Vassar
Hanover
Organ Grinding Parody Hits Hard in Persimmon County
The Tar Courier imitates the New Albany Public Press with a spoof of the Jefferson county Republican ticket. The joke provokes reaction as readers question the real character of the candidates and demand true inwardness from the persimmon slate.
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Tar Courier
New Albany Public Press
Persimmon County
Jefferson County
Courier
Persimmon
Thomas B Hunt Nominated as State Treasurer Candidate
Mr. Thomas B. Hunt of Henry county spoke to Democrats in the city last week and will seek the nomination at the Democratic State Convention for State Treasurer. Hunt is a farmer and regarded as an intelligent, strong potential candidate.
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Thomas B. Hunt
Henry County
Hunt
Ring in the Republican Party in Jefferson County
The Star notes a large ring in the Republican party in Jefferson County but prefers not to accuse the leadership directly while still describing the paper as a ring smasher when no ring is evident.
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the Star
Jefferson County
Cadets urged to adopt Washington officials style
A speaker notes West Point Cadets avoid pockets and vests in their uniforms and suggests extending similar regulations to government officials in Washington. The observation prompts discussion on uniform and dress standards for officials.
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West Point
Washington
Letter writers expose hypocrisy over Chinese question
A Herard publication reprints letters from N. B. Nichols criticizing the President and his party on the Chinese issue. Nichols argues the veto reasons used against the first bill equally apply to the bill he signed, highlighting perceived hypocrisy.
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Herard
N. B. Nichols
Question on Auditor vote counts at Republican convention
A reader asks whether Republican panels or delegates explained why more votes were cast for Auditor candidates than there were delegates at the Republican convention. The inquiry seeks clarification of voting records and delegate tallies.
Popular Republican Joins Nomination Struggle in Jefferson
Joan G Moore, the most popular Republican in Jefferson County, is described as too short for the Auditor nomination at the Republican Convention, highlighting doubts about his candidacy and the party's selection dynamics.
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Joan G. Moore
Jefferson County
New Arrival Aims to Shape Opinion for Land League
Micuart Devrrr lands in New York to sway public sentiment in favor of the Land League, signaling a targeted advocacy effort. His purpose centers on mobilizing support and influencing press coverage around the movement.
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Micuart Devrrr
New York
Land League
Free meal tickets and whisky sway a Republican convention
In a Republican convention, organizers distribute free meal tickets and whisky, shaping attendee behavior and influencing votes. The tactics highlight how perks can impact support and sway outcomes within party events.
Tae Kickers Win or Lose Spurs Don Cameron Losses
The report notes Tae kickers continue their efforts as Don Cameron faces mounting losses. Repeated training and adjustments are cited as the path forward for the team and its coach.
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Tae
Don Cameron
Prize fight ends in chaotic draw on Ohio river
Last Wednesday backers took the Maloney Weeden bout to a meadow on the Ohio side near the state line. The 41 round bout drew about 250 spectators as Maloney was badly mauled yet continued. A row among backers followed and one man was accidentally shot. Weeden suggested a draw to avoid killing a man.
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Maloney-Weeden
McKie
Ohio River
Ohio
State Line
Weeden
Maloney
Storm Leaves Knightstown Ravaged by Tornado
Last Wednesday a tornado half a mile wide struck Knightstown causing about 20000 dollars in damage. The Christian church was destroyed and several homes and a carriage factory burned or unrooted. Losses extended to many shops, trees, and farm buildings with no loss of life reported.
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Strorm
Knightstown
Harland
Charles Davenport
Shipman
D. L. Heritage
John Furguson
Williams & Hatfield
Jacob Emerick
Shelbyville
Andrew Martin
Muncie
Fisher & Son
Spencer
Raynville
Panhandle
Rushville
Ohio Falls
Connersville
Board of Commissioners
Jackson County
United States
Solomon Stough
United States District Court
Fort Wayne
New Albany
Louisville
Peter Kemp
Henry S. Lane
Crawfordeville
New York
Gilman
Boston
Europe
Lew Wallace
Constantinople
Palestine
Vincennes
C. W. Jones
Cairo
Jones
Annie
C. C. King
Wabash
Daisy
Kingston
Miss King
Chase
Logansport
First Indiana ruling questioned on private sales legality
The decision is believed to be the first rendered in Indiana on this issue. If upheld, its significance could be great. Before the 1880 repeal, vast property was sold privately across counties, and a ruling that such transactions were illegal would cause widespread disruption.
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Indiana
Vernon paper notes Ward as congressional candidate
North Vernon and Vernon county papers discuss Col. W. D. Ward of Switzerland County as a possible Congress candidate. The column also cites wage unrest, tariff debates, and a Green Castle Banner endorsement of Chester A. Arthur. A strange item reports nails and other objects found in a cow’s stomach after butchering.
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Vernon
W. D. Ward
Switzerland County
Columbus Democrat
Bammer
Phin
Soming
Tunin
Huntington Democrat
N. A. Public Press
Tom Lemon
Kraft
Lawrenceburg Register
Greencastle
Tle
Chéster’ A. Arthur
Arthur
N. Vernon Sun
Baa
Rocky Mountains
Hierald Enterprise
Russellville Ky
Wesley Miller
New York Academy of Science
Koch
City Council Reviews Public Works And School Graduation
City Council met at 7 30 last Thursday with Mayor Smith presiding. Reports on Milton street bridge and city building upkeep were discussed. Ex Street Commissioner DeVersy complained of rear alley conditions. The council adjourned to attend high school graduation.
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Smith
D. N. Reid
Samuel Cochrane
DeVersy
Sulzer
Martin
Odd Fellows’ Hall
James J. String
Milton Street
Crooked Creek
Kyle
Bev
Kirk
Harper
White
Foster
Joseph DeVersy
A. D. Vanosdol
Commencement at Broadway Colored High School
The Broadway Colored High School held graduation exercises at City High School with a large audience. Graduates William Frank Anderson and William E. Brown addressed the crowd with notable orations, one on The Rest I Rust and the other on Comparative Civilization.
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Broadway Colored High School
City High School
William Frank Anderson
William E. Brown
Mittie F. Booth
Willie H.stokes
Paul Revere
Maggie Clay
Carrie Smith
Mattie Booth
Mia
Walter Smith
Messrs
Wilson
Isaac Wilson
Fred Simpson
Martin
City High School Commencement Exercises
Crowded Odd Fellows Hall hosts the twenty eighth annual City High School commencement. Prof. Payne and teachers receive praise for a strong program with diplomas by Prof. Martin and gold medal by J R Cravets. Students include Hattie Joyce Ella Early Stella L Stanley and Elmer Scott among many speakers and recitations. Hanover College notes earlier graduation week with multiple orations and a prosperous college report. The piece ends with local notices on Mrs Weber’s death at sea and improvements by C A Kraut, plus a Colored Republicans meeting forming the Independent Republican Club of Jefferson County with an organizing committee.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Vor City High School
Payne
Philharmonic Orchestra
Gebert
Martin
J. R. Cravets
Hattie Joyce
Ella Early
Ella F
NettiRlitie
Kate Pany
Stella LL. Stante
Elmer E. Scott
ESSA
John R. Cravens
Fannie -Val
Chas
B. Alison
PSSA
Hallie Bright
Feries Sabeau
Anna Cosby
Cora Cross
Diplo
Benediction
Hanover College
Hanover
J. N. Ryker
Gaylord
Cy. A. Smith
Vincennes
R. E Schuh
A. B
C. T. Edwards
Cincinnati
C. E. Edwards
Good Samaritan Hall
County Central Committee
W. H. Brown
Robert Sanders
E. A. White
Messrs
A. W. Smith
C. W. Taylor
J. H. Cosby
Frank Allums
Curtis Wood
A. Gains
Rost. Sanders
E. A. Warre
A Ringing Letter From Monrok Twr June 14 82
An old Jefferson county settler urges a cross party ticket to curb monopolies and secure free ballot and coinage reforms. The letter criticizes lawyers and politicians, calls for abolition of taxes on labor and unlimited coinage, and demands government cash over private bank issues. Flooding follows heavy rains. seven bodies recovered from a tunnel incident.
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Monrok Tw’r
Herald
Jefferson County
United States
Ovp
Experts Report Rejected by Commissioners in Cochran Case
Experts hired to audit ex Town ship Trustee Cochran found the township owed him about 132 and uncovered overpayments to teachers totaling roughly 500 while Cochran himself had not drawn about 650. The commission rejected the report, noting fund mismanagement and lack of disbursement evidence, and promising a detailed next week.
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Cochran
Vanosdol
Flood devastates northeast Indianapolis with loss of life and property
An Indianapolis News account details height of flood along Pogue’s Run and Union Depot area, with stock losses at Murphy Hibben Co and Johnson Irwin Co, building damage, and at least thirty people swept into the river from a depot platform as rescue efforts and a frantic crowd form.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Washington Street
Union Depot
Pogue
Meridian Street
Georgia Street
Murphy, Hibben & Co
Byram, Cornelius & Co
G. W. Stout
Johnson, Irwin & Co
Hubbard Anderson Paper Company
Conduits Grocery
Union
Pogue's Run
Cyrus Bartlett
Hoosier
McNabb Street
South Street
Tragic River Drownings Spur Rescue Efforts
Last Saturday evening a 12 year old boy Richard Kirchner fell from MeKkim's barges into the river and drowned as the current swept him under a barge. Walter Beatty led a long trot line search and brought the body to the surface. His older brother Johnnie Broomsteller, also 12, had drowned nearby two years earlier while swimming.
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Richard Kirchner
MeKkim
Walter Beatty
Richard
Johnnie Broomsteller
Maggie Harper
A. W. Henry
Dannie Mantz
John Armstrong
Mr. Henry
Dupont M. E. Church Plans Fourth of July Festival
The Dupont M. E. Church hosts an evening festival on July 4 with admission ten cents and five cents for children under ten. All are invited.
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Dupont M. E
Quick Cure Advertises Kidney and Urinary Disease Remedy
An old advertisement promises a fast complete cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases priced at $1. The product is touted by druggists with depot information for Swormstedt in Ohio.
A Word to Democrats
An enthusiastic Democrat from Indian Kentucky creek urges turnout to restore Democratic strength in Jefferson County. He accuses Republicans of undervaluing Democratic timber and spending money to win, calling on citizens to vote and oppose bought votes. He urges visible, honest citizen participation at the polls.
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Indian Kentucky Creek
Old Jefferson
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the Herald
Estallice
the Weekly Herald
Kendall
Mr. Howland
State News
Colored High School
Kittie J. Alling
B. Allison
Hallie E. Bright
Annie J. Cosby
Cora
A. Cros
Kate C. Cochrane Bila P
Wrley
Nettie Hurlbut
Hattie E. Joyce
Agnes Lanxay
Stella L
Stanley Fannie Vallennens
Adam Weber
Germany
C. A. Kraut
Mr. Kraut
Uchupatoa
E. Tourjee
Mags
Parker's
Ginger
Dela. Ave
G. W. Ingraham & CO
Mass
C. T. Branham
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