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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1882
Page
2
A brief item records a period of one year and six months with unclear context or actionable details beyond the time frame. The fragment hints at timing for a project or designation but provides no concrete names places or outcomes.
The New York Tribune reports outrage over Roscoe Conkling's potential elevation to the Supreme Court, arguing his nomination is unfit and blaming him for political corruption. Readers recall Conkling's influence and public calls for accountability after the Garfield assassination.
The Michigan Supreme Court rules that contracts based on mere expectation of delivering an article with no intention to deliver become gambling contracts. It notes broad impact on society and capital concentration as speculation damages counties and harms small traders.
The Growl Jury visited the Poor Farm and found it well imaged and in good condition. The report implies partisan influence in judging farm management and notes the Grand Jury's five Republicans and one Democrat.
Ex soldiers in Cincinnati urged a protest against Fitz John Porter’s army reinstatement. The piece warns protests should be fought with full fact study, noting General Grant and others only recently evaluated the case. It argues a Cincinnati protest lacks weight with informed lawmakers.
A Star editor praises Mary Simpson and the Major as likely nominees for Secretary of State before the next Republican State Convention. The piece argues editors influence party work and that the Major has served both country and party, presenting a favorable view of his nomination.
The report describes unprecedented flooding across the country along the lower Mississippi region, causing widespread destruction and heavy suffering. Prompt assistance from authorities and relief groups is urged to save thousands affected by the disaster.
Tus Brownstown Danser reports a ten year absence ending with a man’s return. A former Browstown teacher left his wife and children ten years ago to take in washing. Recently he appeared as a Methodist minister and stated he has a charge in Louisville. The wife welcomed him and accompanied him to his pastoral field week.
The piece questions whether Thomas Sinnott can fulfill the mission he was loudly called to by the Republican township convention last Saturday. It asks if Sinnott is the best material in the party ranks for the office and wonders about the convention's reasoning in selecting him as representative of Republicanism.
Reports allege the Cincinnati Enquirer aided Republicans to win Indhara while Dorsey failed to help. Democratic poll books were stolen sent to Mentor inspected by Tearfield and returned without the State Central Committee's knowledge. Some Democratic forces reportedly aided the opposition.
A passage accuses Senator Login tid and his son-in-law Rucker of favoritism in appointing a paymaster over oil soldiers. The appointment, a life position worth 4200 a year, allegedly serves relatives and favorites before merit, illustrating alleged Stalwartism and patronage.
Last Thursday at Windsor station a ragged tramp fired several shots at Queen Victoria as she mounted her carriage. The would be assassin named himself Roderick McLean. The attack caused great excitement and nearly sparked lynching before police restrained the crowd.
Mr Blaine complimented a description of a murderer in the opening portion of his speech. He called it a quotation from Daniel Webster used in a famous New England murder trial. The remark drew parallels to Guiteau and stirred fresh discussion.
A mass meeting of Tus colored citizens in Shelbyville Kentucky adopted a petition to Shelby County Representatives urging the private division of the school fund and requesting an appropriation for the colored graded school in the city.
In Indiana the Dees and the Stalwarts of the 396 order must wear a collar and neck tag for owner identification. This measure aims to ensure proper recognition and accountability within the group.
The J. I. Parker, traveling from Cincinnati to Memphis, wrecked at Louisville’s falls after ignoring commands and striking the chute. The life-saving crew aided in rescuing about seventy people. the vessel and cargo appear a total loss valued at 15,000 with 10,000 insured.
The section requires the Township Superintendent to file a full settlement at the next County Commissioners meeting. It must show all money received for road services and all expenditures with receipts. The Board must allow a two dollar daily allowance for each day served. Failure to settle on time makes him liable on his bond.
An official directive requires the superintendent to keep entries and records on roads and highways as prescribed by law during the term of office, outlining the duties of the township trustee in maintaining infrastructure records.
Mrs Scoville, sister of the assassin Guiteau, writes the U S Senate from Chicago on Feb 25 1882 urging rejection of Conkling for the Supreme Bench. She blasts the Garfield case and criticizes political use of the trial while condemning attempts to elevate Conkling to the high court.
A traveler writes from near eight hundred miles on the way to New Orleans noting dangerous gales, doubled cargo load, and widespread flooding along a shoreless stream. He praises the crew Captain Miller and companions for their attentiveness and recounts kindness shown by Mr Bruning Mr Robert Millicen and Miss Nellie Swarmstedt in Evansville and Louisville.
In Monroe township Jinestown a quarrel led to a broken jaw after a stone was thrown. Andrew Byfield Sr. of Graham township died after three years of paralysis, and was buried Saturday. At a township meeting on March 4, Prof Craven of Lancaster chaired, proposing to bind four Central Committeemen to a vote on a constitutional liquor ban. no one voiced support. Nominees were listed: Trustee R H Tyner, Assessor L G Falkner, Road Superintendent John Phillips, Justices Thomas Clege and G B Guiltner. no candidate for Constable.
The Smyrna township Republicans met on Saturday March 4 at Center School House. Archie Dean opened the session, with David Boyd chosen chairman and Archib Dean secretary. D A Roberts was renominated as township trustee and Walter McElroy as township assessor. Willeip Spielman was selected by a
Local notes report need for a pike at Pleasant Ridge. Alfred Carpenter cut his foot with an ax. Jerry E. Bear visited family. Students viewed a Manville debate and river flood scenes. A widow Hawkins died as high water threatened the river, with burial arranged before floodwaters rose. James Madison Houaker swam the back-water and ferried his horse to safety on Eagle Hollow bridge.
Numerous items report violence and crime including a murder case in Wayne County and a physician charged in an abortion case. Flooding threats loom around Evansville and Aurora while social ills rise with saloon protection leagues forming in Brazil and smallpox spreading in Fort Wayne.
Washington report notes Democratic opposition to a Tariff Commission Bill, labeling it a Republican measure and arguing no Democratic representation on the commission. Other items include Scoville’s letter on Gurteau’s bill of exceptions, tobacco tax action urged in Ky delegation, and levee repair cost to improve Mississippi navigation. Pacific coast senators push Chinese bill amid west coast immigration concerns. Rogecrans elected Permanent Chairman of the Democratic Caucus for the Forty-seventh Congress. Canal proposal to connect Lake Michigan and the Mississippi discussed with manufacturer protections. West proposes limiting national banks on circulation. Owensboro court seats and federal building plans noted. Peyton advocates purchase of Moore House at Yorktown and Temple farm with historic links.
The article notes a bill passed days ago under the rules to provide relief. Brorawn has telegraphed Gov Blackburn to requisition funds from the War Department for his district. Once completed, money will be distributed to many district sufferers.
The body of Abigail Knight, 15, presumed to have drowned in Patoka Creek in Orange County, was found miles from the site. The skull and face showed injuries, with a neck mark suggesting a noose, prompting early suspicion of murder though previous self harm attempts leave doubt about the cause.
A historical price list from Collins and Higgs and from L. & M. Rasheed Eager covers commodities such as hay corn oats butter potatoes apples tun timothy seed buckwheat clover seed millet beeswax tallow lard bacon sugar coffee and various animal products. The document records per unit figures and notes market varieties, with items including horse nails hides wool and dried fruits.
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