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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1880
Page
2
A brief item notes carrying the largest stock possible at higher price points with figures 500 600 700 implied as scale.
A partial OCR list shows numerous individuals and towns such as Shaw, Woollen, Collins, Norvell, Galan, Smith, D. Smith, Mitchel, Matson, Dittersore, Wadsworth, Kidd, McCleshlin, and others. The passage reads like a roster of committee members or delegates across multiple Indiana towns including Vernon, Bloomfield, Greenfield, Union City, Spencer, Crawfordsville, Laporte, Wabash, Hartford City, Waterloo.
Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati on Tuesday June 21. Republican National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 22. Greenback National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 26. Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Republican State Convention in Indianapolis on Thursday June 17.
Wisconsin Senator Carpenter warned that across all branches of government powers are moving toward consolidation. He argued Radicalism aims to strip states of authority and cited twenty years of party rule to claim frequent constitutional violations.
A congressional hearing reveals a Republican witness detailing plans to recruit twenty thousand “bucks” to vote for Indiana Republicans. The testimony alleges party leaders endorse voter manipulation and immigration-driven tactics to sway the 1880s election, signaling deep constitutional concerns and partisan risk.
Senator Voorhees earlier urged a committee to study the migration of African Americans from North Carolina to Indiana. At a committee hearing on the ninth, New Dudley and Holloway testified they aided in bringing pauper black workers to Indiana to influence the next election. New said the exodus hurts the state with too many women and children and too few men.
The Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee unanimously passes a preamble and resolution honoring Capt John Kirk for 30 plus years of service including lengthy tenure as chairman. It notes his open purpose, unwavering party loyalty, and personal sacrifice while lamenting his decision to withdraw due to age and personal reasons.
The newly forming Democratic union in New York is expanding rapidly with strong backing from Tam many and notable supporters including Buchdeen Aggest Belmont, ex- Judge Rutherfatd, ex-Tadge Spencer, and other prominent figures signaling a revived party organization.
Sullivan and Erragtus Brooks lead a disciplined Democratic union that energizes the public meeting scene. Ex Alderman John Hardy notes opposition rank and file leaning in, while Tammany factions eye consolidation before Cincinnati convention.
The author denounces Judge Blodgett for ruling the fifteenth amendment protects only blacks and not white voters. A case from Elgin Illinois involved a Borden employee threat case to influence votes. The writer condemns the decision as biased, stirring distrust in judiciary and Supreme Court legitimacy.
The Democrats praise Mr. Joserh T. Brashear for four years as mayor calling him an able, impartial and devoted leader. They condemn Republican attacks as evidence of his strong record and loyalty to Democratic principles, urging him to receive the office without opposition.
In Versailles Index Judge Holman faces criticism from rival Jupce Horsan as a Democratic nomination battle looms. The piece mocks Holman for adulation of power, calls his congressional career a display of brass and demagoguery, and urges retirement if defeated at the convention.
Woman editor of the Fort Scott Kansas Herald, Wmn C Hecxony, is selected as a member of the Kansas State Central Committee for the 6th district.
The poem laments famine and hunger in Ireland and contrasts suffering with English wealth. It pleads for aid as the country faces starvation while leaders in England and Ireland watch. A second, unrelated Indiana political note discusses potential gubernatorial nominees and party maneuvering around Judge Holman, Landers, and Gray.
The letter endorses Mr. N. B. Nichols of North Madison as a suitable Democrat for Representative. It praises his political knowledge and old Jeffersonian Democrat values, asserts he would win if nominated, and states he would run if the party desires. It also claims he could debate the Golden Republican opponent effectively during the campaign.
Tur Gibson House has been selected as the headquarters for the Indiana delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati. The decision places the historic venue at the center of preparations as delegates assemble for the event.
Letters from Unarry T. Smith reveal a sordid tale surrounding Mrs Pink and a child named Nellie Wilson. The first missive, written in Indianapolis, details travel to Kansas City and hints of mischief, while the second, penned in Chicago, references further travel and adult entanglements.
A man recounts a failed abduction attempt involving a pawnshop and a Kansas City move, noting a $10 bribe offer and a missing valise. He urges the Columbus Democrat to publish the tale and claims a girl was removed by a woman en route to Kansas City, sparking calls to arrest the alleged kidnapper Mrs Pink and expose predator networks.
An old advertisement touts TUTT'S J and Lindsey's Improved Blood Searcher as cures for coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, and lung and skin ailments. It claims over a million bottles sold and immediate relief, with drugsellers stocking both remedies at 25 cents.
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