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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1882
Page
2
Calls for Change as Inequality Widens in Nation
A call to address widening class gaps urges reform after years of hardship for workers. It questions why wealth concentrates among a few while the many face poverty and hunger, demanding just legislation and fair governance for all.
Ritter at Indianapolis denounces party leaders in address
Eick Ritter spoke to the Young Men's Republican Club in Indianapolis to calm fears of factional quarrels threatening party disorganization. He argued the party is now too intelligent to need leaders and contrasted it with Democratic bosses like Jackson and Calhoun. He warned about rival leaders and spoils divisions among Cosars in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eick. Ritrer
Indianapolis
Young Men’s Republican Club
Ritter
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Jackson
Calhoun
Conkling
New York
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Maine
Morton
Indiana
Mr. Ritter
Conkling Nomination Draws Press Fire for Supreme Court
The press comments unfavorably on ex Senator Conkling as Associate Justice. He is praised for ability but deemed unsuitable for a judicial role. Critics say the appointment appears political rather than strengthening the Court, aiming to quiet Republican tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Supreme Court
Republica Party
Republicans Fail to Foster New Hotels in Capital City
The article critiques 29 years of Republican rule as failing to develop hotel proprietors in the capital. It questions Republican bosses and claims they neglect duty in promoting progress and troupes like the Jubilee Bingers.
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Free Country
Cit
Repubican
Congress debates coin restoration law for mutilated silver coins
The text argues that the government should redeem silver coins at their original value when defaced or worn, matching rules for mutilated currency and banknotes. It contends the treasury decision on mutilated coins is wrong and urges passage of the bill into law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
United States
Congress
Louisville Distillery Closed by Financial Embarrassment
Last week the large Louisville distillery under manager Buchanan suspended operations due to financial embarrassment. It is one of the country’s largest establishments, risking many workers losing employment. The Courier-Journal believes the firm can settle accounts and resume business if reasonable opportunities are provided.
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Louisville
Buchanan
Courier-Journal
Garfield Memorial Service Held in Washington
Last Monday Garfield memorial services at the Capitol drew a large crowd including distinguished officials and citizens. Both Congress chambers attended as Mr. Blaine delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Blaine
Madison township mass meeting to form party ticket
All Democrats in Madison township are urged to attend a mass meeting at the court house on March 11 at 10 A M to organize a ticket for the April election. The gathering aims to place a slate in the field.
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Madison Township
Husband of Madame Nilsson Dies in French Asylum
M Rouzann, husband of famed contralto Madame Nilsson, died recently in a French asylum after reportedly going mad over a financial project.
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M. Rouzann
Madame Nilsson
France
Fire destroys Wheeling glassworks with 400 jobs lost
The Flint Glass manufacturing establishment at Wheeling West Virginia was destroyed by fire last Friday. About four hundred workers will be thrown out of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Mardi Gras Parade Stages Respectable Showing in Michican City
The Dispatch reports a Mardi Gras parade in Michican City drew a respectable turnout and orderly procession, highlighting community participation and festive atmosphere without major incidents.
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Michican
Tampering With Wrong in Stalwart Era Speech
The Baltimore America reports Emery Storrs attacking the Republican party’s past tampering with wrong during its early era in New York at the Stalwart meeting. It recalls how ex Democrats Butler Liogan and Grant and whisky, Indian rings and Freedmen’s Savings banks tainted the party, leading to reverses and later purification.
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Balimore America
Emery Storrs
New York
Republican Party
Lincoln
B. F. Butler
House
Liogan
Senate
Grant
Congress
Life on the Jeannette during the polar drift
Lieutenant Danenhower details the Jeannette crew’s twenty one months of drift near Herald Island and Wrangel Land. He notes safe Nordenskjold quarters, no scurvy, diet of bear and seals, regular divine service, heavy mental strain, and a rapid six month drift with shallow soundings and 20 degree water surface.
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Danenhower
Irkutsk
Jeannette
Nordenskjold
Herald Island
Ivo
Schick
Greenland Explorers Record Island Discoveries And Greenback Platform
Logs describe discovering Jeannetta and Uennietta Islands with coordinates and conditions, noting weather, ice, and wildlife. retreat and currents near Lena Delta. Separate section covers the Indiana State Greenbacker convention in Indianapolis with ticket choices and a detailed 15-point platform including currency, labor, suffrage, taxation, and government principles.
Washington News Roundup of Army Names and Nominations
Sergeant Mason on trial by court martial for firing into Gui teau’s cell. Senate passes Grant retirement bill with Southern Democrat support. General Rucker retired. Rufus Ingalls named successor. Polk widow pension request referred. Ex Senator Sargent named Minister to Germany. Campbell v Cannon deemed vacancy. War Claims bills favor pay for Lee invasion. Attorney General says Postmaster General may reject bids with weak bonds. Garfield sickness auditors set pay. Bliss eyed for larger sum. Franklin collection purchase considered. Conkling nomination to Supreme Court faced Hoar opposition. Local paper news on editors, floods, drownings, and social events.
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House Committee On
Polk
Sargent
California
Germany
House Committee On Elections
Campbell Ve. Cannon
Howe
Brewster
House
Garfield
Conkling
Supreme Court
Senate
Hoar
Webster
Supreme Bench
Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
Madison Isolated By Flood Bound Delays Last Week
For several days last week Madison was cut off from the world with boats and cars not running, most land mail halted by high water, and telegraph poles down. The situation eased after a few days.
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Madison
Attorney Witt Grete Visits Aurora Guests of Mr Wymond
Aurora attorney Mr. Witt Grete phoned a friendly note on Monday. He and his wife are spending a few days in the city as guests of Mr. Charles Wymond.
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Witt Grete
Aurora
Our City
Charles Wymond
River Hopes Rally After Worst Steam Boat Day Yet
Longtime Ohio River boatmen recall a week of fierce conditions, claiming the Tuesday and surrounding days produced the roughest water and disruption they have witnessed on the river in years.
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Ohio River
Mayor Brasnear Attends Knights of Columbus Meeting Trip
Mayor Brasnear traveled to Indianapolis last Monday representing the city at a Grand Council event of the Knights of Donor.
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Brasnear
Indianapolis
Train collision injures J M I Road brakeman amid Indiana wreck
Last Thursday a passenger train on the C I S L C crossed into a freight on the J M I Road at a city crossing, wrecking a lumber car and injuring Amos Smith, a J M I brakeman, who rode the bumpers and is seriously hurt. Smith's home is Columbus, about 38. Acreage values near Brazil stand at 200 per acre, not counting surface. George C and Andrew Buchanan, major stockholders in Indiana cotton mill at Cannelton, have made assignments. Wayne counties 1581 expenses total 73524 with 9602 to officers 4996 for juries and bailiffs 18645 for relief of the poor. A four year old daughter of H C Cottsman of Plymouth died from burns at the kitchen stove during her mother's absence. David Voyles of Salem, who settled in Washington county in 1813, died at 95. he was uncle of Senator Voyles of Washington and Floyd counties.
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J. M. and I. Road
Amos Smith
Brazil
George C
Andrew Buchanan
Indiana
Cannelton
Wayne County
H. C. Cottsman
Plymouth
David Voyles
Salem
Washington County
Senator Voyles
Washington
Floyd
Flood Devastates Slabtown Amid Historic River Rise
In Vevay the flood of the past week dominates life as Lent begins. Water peak reached three feet below the 47 rise, forcing many families to flee in heavy rain. Among the evacuees were an elderly invalid and a mother with a child as Slabtown houses were deserted by noon.
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the Herald
Slabtown
Victor Hugo on Love and a Madison Mass Meeting
A fragment on love describes the immaterial soul and eternal union through true love. The text transitions to a report that Democrats of Madison township meet in mass convention March 11th.
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Victor Hugo
Tits Democrats
Madison Township
HACHMETACH Perfume For Sale By H C Firth
Fragrant perfume HACHMETACH offered with price 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Sold by H C Firth listed in local advertisements.
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H. C. Firth
New York Weekly Herald Advertises One Dollar Year
A promotional notice for the New York Weekly Herald declares its price of one dollar a year and claims increasing circulation. It highlights political news with Washington dispatches, a farm department with recipes, Paris and London fashion reports, home economy tips, and sport and literary content. Subscriptions offered with postage-free delivery.
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