Madison March items reflect political and market notes
The Madison Herald notes Vanderbuilt planning a two million dollar New York house and Chicago grain prices at 874 cents a bushel. It discusses Claude Matthews potential moves for Secretary of State or Governor, Myers for Reporter of the Supreme Court, and looming Kansas campaign clashes among Ingalls Perkins and Simpson the Alliance leaders shaping the Senate race.
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Claude Matthews
Old State
Meyers
Kevansville
Matthews
Capt. Myers
Supreme Court
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
United States Senate
Ingalls
Perkins
John Jim
Porler
Blood on the Moon and War Chatter Prompt Receiver Talk
In a dramatic collage from the Indianapolis Journal the quarrel between Slugger Sullivan and Mitchell escalates as they trade taunts about fighting. Emperor William vows to pulverize Russia while Czar Alexander counters with a mobilization threat. The piece ends urging a receiver be appointed if controls fail.
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Slugger Sullivan
Mitchell
Sullivan
William
Russia
Alexander
Indianapolis Journal
New Cabinet to be formed in Chili
The article notes Chili will appoint a new Cabinet as regional turmoil and cabinet reshuffles unfold, while other world events include an Indian outbreak in Bolivia and diplomatic exchanges with German and American officials.
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Bolivia
Dems Take Portland Maine City Hall After Win Parade
The Democrats seize control of Portland Maine city government for the first time in years and celebrate with a parade. Gov Forewkr shows fiscal restraint at Albany by quietly guiding away troublesome bills. He calls authors to suggest withdrawal rather than veto, then resolutions end the matter.
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Portland
Forewekr
Albany
Cheap coats and tariffs overshadow 1888 campaign
The piece recalls Harrison's campaign remark about cheap coats and argues the McKinley tariff failed to raise prices as hoped. Despite higher duties on wool and woolens, demand for low-priced goods remains. manufacturers mix all-wool items with shoddy and cotton to meet consumer demand.
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Harrison
White House
McKinley
Ways and Means
Kentucky's Desperadoes and the Dark and Bloody Ground
A critical view on Kentucky journalism and the long history of feuds. The piece notes Louisville papers shaping crime perceptions, recalls historic clashes from Bell to Breathitt counties, mentions the Georgetown tragedy, and concludes Kentucky must bury the hatchet as it has earned its label the dark and bloody ground.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Commonwealth
Georgetown
Bell County
Middlesborough
Pineville
Craig Tolliver
Rowan County
Craig
Boone Logan
Tolliver
Winchester
Perry County
Jerry Little
Breathitt County
Old Commonwealth
Tramp Pianosize Wunderkind Turns German Artist in Town
A North Main Street crowd encounters Schlagle, a Swiss piano tuner and former German orchestra member, who performs a powerful concert at Samuel Carlisle’s shop. The piece contrasts his musical genius with his tramp-like life, noting society’s shift from curiosity to respect as his talent shines.
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Main Street
Ohio
Samuel Carlisle
Schlagle
America
Steinhardt
Cincinnati
Herr Schlagle
American Consuls Abroad Inspire Patriotism in Quirky Anecdotes
A column recalls American consuls abroad and small acts of kindness seen in travel from Amoy to Cairo. It notes global touches like a Pullman car in Japan and a U S locomotive in Hong Kong, plus a Newport coachman named Burns whose mercy helped a wounded bird and led to a Coachman job with John Jacob Astor.
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Bedloe
Amoy
Japan
Hong Kong
America
Australia
Samaria
New York City
Newport
Burns
Burne
John Jacob Astor
Mr. Astor
Deafness Cure Claim Via Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness due to inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness cure not achieved with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Free circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75 cents.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Marld&wim
Deserving Praise for Time-Tested Remedies
A druggist named J. E. C. F. Harper promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters claiming universal satisfaction and a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory. The note asserts popularity stems from merit.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
J. E. C. F. Harper Druggitt
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs
An advert touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming cures for throat chest and lung diseases. It promises money back if not satisfied and notes trial bottles free at HARPER s Drug Store with large bottles priced at 50 and 1.00 Lane s Family Medicine is advertised as a daily bowel mover and pleasant herb drink.
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Dr. King
Harper's Drug Atore
Obedient Mother Ends Commencement Address
Dr. Sylvester F. Scovel, president of Ohio University, spoke at commencement in a packed gym. A white haired mother, seated in the rear, signaled him to stop with an ear trumpet, quenching his oratory as she praised his son and lamented his habit of talking too much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester F. Scovel
Ohio University
Sylvester
New York Tribune
Binder Twine at Cut Rates Promises Big Savings
A store touts very large stock of Standard Binder Twine bought at bottom prices. Prices claim to be the lowest ever and warn of a rush or selling out if not bought early. They also offer windows frames and advise early purchases to complete assortments and save on wire for screens.
Plows to be Sold at Cost in Madison Indiana
John W. Scott of 105 Main Street, Madison Indiana advertises that these plows will be sold at cost. The notice suggests a direct sale from the supplier with no profit added.
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Main Street
Madison, Ind
John W. Scott
Madison
Ind
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