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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1879
Page
2
Blurred Inquiry on Brennen Case in Tefferson County
The question before Tefferson County readers concerns influence on Mrs. Johin Brennen after her Sunday confession to Mr. Dandau. It asks why she went to his home Monday and whether he pressed her for details. The report notes her denial and the spread of her statements among others, with an abrupt exclaimed denial from Jolta afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tefferson County
Johin Brennen
Dandau
Jolta
Tar Chairman Calls Central Committee Action on Beeanen
Tar chairman urges Dene agra ie Central Committee to devise a plan to capture Beeanen and his accomplices and bring them to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Deneagra Ie
Cau Tec Vether
Beeanen
Affidavits claim ballot box stuffing by Madison trustee
Patrick Donlan and James Hinds deliver sworn statements alleging Jim Brennen’s election manipulation in Madison township. Donlan recounts Brennen offering $500 to stuff the ballot box and notes a payment to him. Hinds testifies Brennen arranged the clerk position and that the ballot theft occurred about 10 PM election eve, with corroborating details and threats cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Jim Brennen
Republican Party
Patrick Donlan
J.H. Hinds
Madison Township
County Clerk Attests February 27, 1879
The document records the 27th day of February in the year 1879 at the county level. It notes a formal attestation by the county official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said County
A. D
John McGregor
Donlan Exonerated in affidavit correction
John Mayer sworn affidavit corrects Madison Daily Courier March 3 1879 report. Mayer says the published affidavit misstates facts claiming Brennen accusations about stuffing ballot boxes and prison terms were misattributed. The note criticizes Republicans for defending a “defaulting official” and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inprana
Jefferson County
John Mayer
Madison Daily Courier
Patrick Donlan
Not One of the Charges True in Statehouse Inquiry
The State-house investigation finds no charges against the Board of Commissioners sustained. It says the plan by May can be built within 2,000,000 dollars, chosen honestly for the state’s interests, and that changes saving 50,000 dollars were in the interest of economy. It notes contracts are proper and records well kept, urging continued public progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State-house
Board of Commissioners
Statehouse
House
Cyrus B. Tully
Charles O. Lehman
Wm. W. Hero
May
State House
Jayce H. Willard
Radical critics rail at Radicals and Grantism in a Civil War debate
A sharp critique defends Sumner Lincoln and Blair style republicanism while blasting Radical leaders. It traces distrust of Grant era to perjury, centralized power, and failed policies, arguing public opinion must discipline feuding factions to preserve the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewards
Sumners
Lincolns
Sumner
Lincoln
Blaines
Conklins
Chandlers
Radical Party
Republican Party
Mammon
Ysat
Republic
Grant
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Babcockery
Belknapery
South
Contested State House Plan Sparks Witness Claims
The evidence notes exhaustive testing and asserts possible fraud by a commissioner over plan selection. It says the chosen plan was flawed and would require changes to fit the State House project, with experts arguing a $2,000,000 budget but lacking detailed Estimates. The article notes unclear bonds, possible solvency questions, and a seven year construction span. The minority report was tabled as the majority report passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
John Overmeyer
Mr. Willard
Relics of a Political Era Beaten by Radical Mistakes
A fragment argues that the men praising him belong to a political era to be rejected by the people, citing fatigue with Radical errors and the fallacy of their philosophy.
Democrats Move to Repeal Supervisors Law
Democrats in Congress push to repeal the Supervisors law which they say corrupts elections and treasury. They advocate ballot purification without federal supervisors, arguing the measure is an imperial relic and a Radical paternalism that must be buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fathers of the Republic
Radical Party
Democrats
Oratorical Association Executes Indianapolis Contest Plans
The executive committee met in Indianapolis to arrange the contest set for the 17th in the city. A motion to move the venue was discussed, with a majority reportedly favoring Indianapolis over Madison. Judges named were Hon. John R. Cravens of Madison, Alexander Dowling of Terre Haute, Hon. J. W. Gordon of Indianapolis, Hon. Thomas Nelson of Terre Haute, and Hon. B. W. Hanna of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oratorical Association
Indianapolis
Madison
John R. Cravens
Alexander Dowling
Terre Haute
J. W. Gordon
Reformers Debate Civil Service With Rising Office Holders
The speaker questions whether the growing pool of public offices signals need for reform. He notes counts: 46,049 in 1861, 53,067 in 1865, 86,660 in 1873, and 99,384 in 1877, asking if this expansion reflects an “enormous army” necessitating civil service reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate approves arrears pension bill with Mexican soldiers provision
The Senate passed the arrears of pension bill with an amendment for pensioning Mexican soldiers. Gen Shields, a veteran Democrat long known for his pro soldier stance, influenced the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Gen. Shields
President veto stalls Chinese immigration bill in House
President Hayes vetoed the bill to limit Chinese immigration and the House attempt to override failed by lack of a two thirds vote. The Legislature renamed Evansville to Lamasco and adjourned. An extra session is slated for the first Monday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
United States
Evansville
Congress
Madison trustee accused of graft and ballot stuffing
The Madison township trustee James Brennen is accused of misusing township funds and engaging in election tampering by stuffing the ballot box at Republicans’ urging, allegedly influencing the judge and representative races. He is described as a social outcast and wanderer following these acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brennen
City of
Madison
Jewett
Judge
Rogers
Political cartoon notes and social quips in brief
Collected items include a mock charge about ballot stuffing in Madison township, a note that Charles L. Jewett was seated as Judge of Scott and Jefferson Circuit Court, a light exchange between Little Nellie and Mr Jerkins about a wild boar illustration, and a brief tale titled A poor relation A story badly told.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Louisville Courier-Journal
Charles L. Jewett
Scott and Jefferson
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs
This advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cure for throat chest and lung ailments including consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. It claims many cures and offers a free trial bottle with a regular bottle priced at one dollar sold by J E C F Harper Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Harper
Madison
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted as World Leading Cough Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the best remedy for colds and lung troubles, claiming it helps even serious illnesses and can be given safely to children. It emphasizes its world leading sales, widespread use, and urges readers to ask their druggist for verification and to purchase the large 75 cent size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Engagement Inquiry At San Francisco Ball
A Marysville young woman rejected a suitor during a San Francisco ball after a gentleman asked if she was engaged. She warned Pete Johnson that she would not endure his attention to the freckle faced Wilkins girl all evening, with or without solitaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Marysville
Pete Johnson
Wilkins
Market Wholesale Prices and Goods Listing
Historical price table shows floor, mill, and grain products with per ton and per pound rates including flour, oats, seeds, wool, and assorted coffees and teas. Also lists sugars, eggs, butter, and poultry related items with quality notes and price ranges.
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Rio
Laguyra
Java
Young Hyson
Japan
N. Orleans
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Fishter's
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Household of the
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Coffin
Cornt Crook
Bedford Road
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Milton
Sufe Abe
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the Herald
LIN. C. .Fjones, Publisher
Qzice
Main Street
Main Cross
Leortisemienta
Vtpaarlern
Maptson
Wednerday
Marcy
Democratic Party
Messrs
Donlan
Hinds
D. 13
Brennen
Mr. Hinds
Jed
Judge Allison
Tom
State
Indiana
Jeferson County
Julia Brennan
Julia Brennen
Jdim
Tshazy
Sheu
Stilonlan
Mradieu
Adeno
Decca
John Myers
Patrick X
Mark
SSI
James H. Wands
Wm. B. Sullivan
Sullivan
Nugent
Linck
Tom Graham
James I. Himdi
William Tell House
Madison Courier
Mayer
Courier
Notary Public
Josian Gwin
Statehouse Investigating Committee
Julia
Osgood Journal
Columbus Democrat
Nellie
Mamma
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Trow
Invincible
City Mills
Pearl Mills
Navy
Pittsburgh
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Juniata
U.S
J. W. Guernsey
Courtlandt St
N. Y
W. Dealer
J. G. Diederich
Christ. Krant’s
West Main Cross
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State OF
Circuit Court
Natire
Joseph Paris
Ludwig Jaeger
Crcuit
A. L. Shannon
C. C. Jefferson County
W. H. Matthews
Dep'y
A. Korsry
Admr
Otice
James Brooke
William Shadday
Joun ‘McGregor
J McCurdy
di Grohe
Gatalomas
Dylton & Healy
Mate Street
Johnson
Johnson & Co
Tue
Maine
Stanley
TV Africa
Africa
Congo
Americ
Hubbard Brothers
Elm St
Cincinnati
Benson
Express
P. O
T. A. Slocum
Pearl St
Smolander’s
Brown & Sloan
Jos
Isss
ISS
East Main Cross Street
E. R. Wilson
E. G. Hay, Wilson & Hay
Attorney AT Law
Masonic Temple
Ind
W T. Friedley
Vincent Cravens
and— Justice of the Peace
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