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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1879

Page

4

Riots and elections debate stirs Congress over military power

Senators clash over use of the army to preserve peace on election day and the scope of presidential and congressional funding. Debates hinge on constitutional limits, civil authority, and the legitimacy of federal support for policing, with amendments offered and rejected amid partisan pressure.

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Congress Debates Quinine Duty and Per Diem Rule

Washington reports show bills introduced chiefly of a private nature. Measures include removing the quinine duty and barring per diem payments to absent members. The President vetoed the Supplementary Judiciary Bill and signed the Army Bill. The vote on passage failed to reach two-thirds.

Washington Tnfor Aen Herbert Dibrel Congress Howes

Senate Proceedings Reported On Appropriations And Adjournment

WaPtlieroy June 23 Mr Wallace from Appropriations reports House concurrent resolution fixing final adjournment date and an amendment altering Wednesday to June 23 at 1 PM. Davis from Judiciary delays fines in Kentucky case. McDonald Treasury notice to National Board of Health on refrigerating ships approved. Montana apportionment bill amended to apply to all territories passed. Executive session followed by adjournment.

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Russian social scandal sparks debates over divorce and propriety

In London a Russian ambassador introduces a divorcée to Lady Salisbury at a reception triggering scrutiny of her past marriages. The piece argues hypocrisy in society and defends the woman as a scapegoat, noting similar double standards in other circles.

London Washington Union Truth Lady Salisbury England St. Petersburg M. Waddington France Lord Salisbury Twiss Gayine

Farmer Robert Estes survives self harmed fall in Mulberry

The Lenoir Topic reports Robert F. Estes a 56 year old farmer of Mulberry attempted suicide by placing an adder against the house and leaping from the roof after praying. He was badly hurt but expects to recover.

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Balloon Flight Over Quebec Ends Near Saint Hyacinthe

Gremley and Creelman of the New York Herald rose in a balloon at Montreal at 7 P.M. but lacked buoyancy to the gap and discarded the steering gear. The craft headed east and landed near Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec about fifty miles away, early this morning.

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Ice on Lake Michigan Reported at Eighth Inch

Captain Sargisdon of the schooner Bertha Barnes reports an eighth-inch ice layer on Lake Michigan the night of the 6th. He encountered it at dawn and describes it as tough and strong. A dramatic exchange occurs between a distressed patient and a doctor in a separate quote.

Cleveland Leader Lake Michigan S&rgisdon Bertha Barnes

California Republicans Nominate Perkins for Governor

California Republican convention last week nominated George C. Perkins for governor on the first ballot. The event comes amid a week of political and social updates including a Sickles presidency at the Army of the Potomac reunion and other national affairs.

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Man and Boy Drowne near Cedar River Bridge

A farmer Barnett Bickles and his twelve year old son vanished after selling wood and were found drowned in a river near Cedar River bridge. A theory suggests the boy drowned in a swimming incident and the father tried to save him. Only a small amount of money was found on the man.

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