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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1891

Page

4

Local Madison News Reflects Tax Debates and Clerk Bid

The Madison Herald reports on tax issues and political maneuvering including the Senate seat price quote of 350000 dollars and reactions to the McKinley era. It urges Democrats to support capable local candidates like John Zack for City Clerk amid party concerns.

United States Senate California Whn Hearst Jonn A. Zack Henan Madison Hexaup Zuck Zack Democratic Party The Hirano Zick

Death of John R. Cushman prompts press association tribute

The Madison Press Association held a meeting to mourn Hon. John R. Cushman. A funeral procession in a body was planned. A committee drafted memorial resolutions praising his character and extending sympathy to his family.

Union Congress Souther Repubicans Reed Maine National Congress Congress Madison Press Association John R. Cushman John A. Crozier George C. Bartron The Press Association Fred Harper A. W. Henry Geo. C. Bartron A.S. Chapman Lin C. Jones Joan R. Cushman

Indiana Senate Beats Governor on World Fair Funds

Indiana legislature reports a clash over a 100000 World’s Fair appropriation cut to 5000 by the House. The bill trims commissioners from twenty six to thirteen and strikes per diem pay. Other measures pass or are debated including a soldiers monument fund and a state mine inspector change. The Senate later passes an Indianapolis city charter and various bills while conflicts over amendments and conference committees continue.

Senate Indiana Indianapolis House Friends of Curtiss, Caypool Moon Byrds de Bouis Knightstown Soldiers’ and Sailors Inman Lavilieh Inman Howard Secretary of State p.Certy Samuel Williams Wwew Warden Township Wayne County Coffin Bank Richman Cit Councils

Duel Between Two Wheeling Men Ends Without Injuries

In Wheeling West Virginia two young men James Rice and James Williams Thornton fought a daylight duel after a quarrel in the McLure house billiard room. They exchanged shots at twenty paces with no injuries reported and the matter was left unresolved.

Waeerine W. Va James Rice James Williams Thornton Coisa McLure House Rice Thornton

National Base Ball League holds annual spring meeting in New York

The National Base Ball League convened at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York with delegates from major clubs. Many hours were spent revising the constitution to align with a new ration agreement, with sessions continuing late into the night and a board of control slated to meet today.

National League 'N New York Fifth Avenue Hotel W. H. Conant A. H. Soden Oston Beach Kogera Cicavelphia Abel Byrnes Doyte Broversu Day Talcott A. G W. Spalding Chicago Davis Young oGnties Board of Control J.P. Oneill Pittsburg United Press Toter Burrano Projuois Buffalo Franklin Syracuse Frazer Troy John T. Tooth New Haven Burnham Albany Thomas York Newark Johnne Colins Worcester

Polietz Confession Rumors Stir Hennessey Case Inquiries

In New Orleans March 4 the Polietz confession sparks talk as details leak from chambers. He claims innocence yet admits presence at the killing meeting and dividing funds. Prosecutors seek conspirator certainty while witnesses describe guns and clothing linked to the crime.

Olietz Hennessey Polietz Chaabers Politz Ehetts Frank Martre Foliett Toydras Street Cothes Gagnetto Scaffedio

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