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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1891
Page
6
A compilation of political chatter and public notices from Madison Indiana. The items discuss Adams and Jones publishing concerns, Ohio governor race remarks, tariff debates, court news including a libel suit against Miss Canere Cranes, and university president Coulter's address. Also mentioned are railroad ads for the Burlington route and local health ad on Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.
Advertisement urges ladies and children to take Brown's Iron Tablets claiming relief from malaria indigestion biliousness and liver complaints with a tonic health benefit.
Indianapolis June 20 Attorney William Henderson attacked General Sturm s claim against the Mexican government for arms furnished during the Maximilian invasion. Sturm allegedly bought army stores from the government and sold them to Mexico, seeking 3 million dollars. He says partners were paid fees, and Henderson seeks 75000 plus recovery through the state department.
A man fights with his son William in Crawfordsville leading to a dog attack and attempted shooting. The incident wounds the son and injuries are described as severe with doubtful recovery. The case labels and other local notes follow in the report.
Reports from Melbourne cite chief Abitadfa marching toward Mahe with followers amid Tuian royal intrigue. Meyer & Dickinson case verdict in favor of plaintiffs on duties dispute. A river bridge collapse at a Texan creek, a Cherokee cattle warning in Arkansas, and destructive weather and mining unrest fill a day of global disturbances.
An artificial lake formed by a glacier in Tyrol burst its confines flooding the valley. The 1,000 by 850 foot lake released a shock like an earthquake and caused extensive property loss. No fatalities reported yet, with anxious word from waterlogged villages. Meanwhile Colonel John Lee died at Crawfordsville Indiana. He served on the world’s fair commission and was linked with western railroads.
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