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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1892
Page
4
The Herald notes Cirvillano is nominated and urges voters to elect him. It argues a candidate who secures two thirds of the National Convention votes on the first ballot proves the strongest for the party and calls for adherence to Democratic principles despite another nomination. It contends New York's Democratic voters should support the party's platform in a presidential election.
The New York World notes Democrats welcome Mugwump recruits who share liberal aims and conscience, while opposing those who refuse to vote for non Mugwump choices. The piece agrees with Murphy’s stance that Mugwumps may vote Democratic but should not hold lucrative offices under a Democratic administration.
Grover Cleveland secured the Democratic nomination in Chicago at 3 20 this morning receiving 616 votes, a strong show of unity for the former president. The convention also slated Isaac P. Gray for vice president with Indiana's electoral votes likely to back the ticket. New York factions are pressured to support Cleveland and Tariff Reform to avoid splintering the party.
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues the record matters in party politics. It contrasts Democratic and Republican eras, saying Democrats promised tax relief and economy but faced Republican opposition, while Republicans claim achievements and thwarted Democratic aims.
The speaker accuses the Republican party of raising war taxes after peace, burdening the poor with higher costs, wasting surplus and creating a deficit, increasing pensions by 60 million, and spending 1.0009 billion in two years. It alleges subsidies to favored classes, looting public service for partisan games, protecting corrupt allies, and renominating the President via loyalists. The record is the real issue.
This morning the convention ballot in Chicago showed Cleveland 61 13 Hill 114 Boies 103 Gorman 361 2 Stevenson 162 3 Carlisle 14 Campbell 2 Pattison 1 Russell 1 Whitney 1. The convention adjourned at 3 40 until 2 oclock this afternoon.
The piece argues that Democratic gains are certain due to anti-Republican trends since 1888. It credits Henry Watterson and John G Carlisle for tariff reform, praises reform laws in several states, and contends Cleveland’s circle should not claim sole credit for tariff progress.
The Ohio and Mississippi Railway offers a single fare round trip for travel between all stations within 200 miles on the 4th of July period. Tickets are valid for outbound travel July 2, 3, and 4, with return travel through July 6. For tickets and info contact local agents or G. Jones, District Passenger Agent, Vincennes Indiana.
John Adams reports a six day journey from Queenstown to Dublin and Belfast in June 1892. He describes Irish towns, castles, and landscapes, church visits, a Blarney Castle tour, Lake Killarney, and notes on hospitality hotels, social life, and a contrast between southern austerity and northern industry while observing textile production and shipyards in Belfast.
The provided text outlines Indiana tax acts approving annual levies to fund public debts institutions and state expenditures. It cites a 1877 act taxing 12 cents per $100 of property and 50 cents per poll, with funds to the State Treasury. It references a 1891 act creating a Benevolent Institution Fund and the 6 cent levy, noting potential renewal by the legislature. Also included is a 1892-era pharmaceutical ad and several railroad fare notices for events in 1892.
Dark faced time from noon to midnight and light faced from noon to noon shown. Joseph Wood and El A Ford as General Manager and General Passenger Agent outline fares through tickets baggage checks and travel information via any Pennsylvania Lines agent.
Excursion tickets to New York at above rate sold July 5 6 7 from main Pennsylvan ia Lines stations for Christian Endeavor International Convention. Return allowed to July 15 extendable to August 15. Fast through trains on selected routes praised by Ohio and Indiana delegates. Inquire with any Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent.
Advertisement touts luxury vestible cars with no extra charge and attentive service for passengers. Agents offer info on rates, time, routes, connections, and freight slipping, with baggage handling assistance at no charge. Pusrango urged to buy tickets, note ticket rate ten cents above train rate. Contact connecting lines for tickets and information.
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