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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1882
Page
2
Local Notices Addressing Title Herald Firm on Main Street
The notice indicates collections of all standing advertisements quarterly and Local Notices monthly. Communications for business or publication should be sent to the Title Herald in Maontsox, Ly, and addressed to the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Maontsox, Ly
Young men push to front as old leaders urged back
The piece argues that youth is rising in prominence in politics while cautioning against ignoring age and experience. It praises experienced leaders in the Democratic party in Tadiana and stresses the need for able masterminds to guide political operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Tadiana
Kentucky Senator Proposes 225000 For Eldyville Penitentiary
Senator Geonce of the Kentucky Legislature introduces a bill to appropriate 225000 for a new Eldyville penitentiary. Reports about overcrowding at the Frankfort prison underline the need for relief as Governor Blackburn faces Radical press charges over pardons. The piece argues a state must imprison criminals yet provide humane quarters to avoid a disgrace to civilization.
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Geonce
Kentucky
Eldyville
Frankfort
Blackburn
Pension Demands and Government Favoritism Spark Debate
The letter argues disabled postal workers deserve lifetime pensions but warns broad government pensioning would burden the nation. It questions continuing special favors for any single class and urges justice for disabled military personnel without extending waivers to all civil servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn
Sergeant Mason Transferred to Albany Penitentiary
Mason who fired at Guiteau has been sent to Albany penitentiary. He says he does not want pardon but hopes friends will spare his wife and boy during his absence. Pardon petitions pour in from coast to coast. The legality of his sentence may be tested as to whether peace time military courts can try and punish a non enlisted shooter for intent to kill not connected with the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Guiteau
Albany
Warren Lude
Wm. Weldh
Lake Shore
Goshem
Coldwater
Mich
Elhart
Grand Frank Road
South Bend
Oliver Jones
Richmond
Fairhaven Pike
Timothy Russell
Wayne County
Dalton
G. W. Cass
Tampico
Howard County
Cass
Dass
Nora
Dudharg
Hest
Benj
Parker
New Castle
Lung
Birthday of Andrew Jackson celebrated by Iroquois Club
The Iroquois Club in Chicago marked Andrew Jacksons birthday with a large assembly of prominent Democrats. Henry Watterson spoke on The Democratic Press, and ex-Governor Hendricks, Lyman Trumbull, and other leaders delivered remarks. The gathering signaled the vitality of the Democratic party.
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Andrew Jackson
Chicago
Henry Watterson
Hendrkcs
Lyman Trumbull
Guiteau Jailed With Two Cells In Use
The article notes Guiteau occupies two jail cells, one as a sleeping apartment and the other neatly set up as an office. He receives many visitors and earns about $90 daily from selling pictures and autographs.
Springtime Reflections From Pike County
A fragmented vignette from Pike County portrays Serine hopeful about a new edition of Truth and a publisher's release. The tone mixes optimism with humor as the narrator notes spring’s arrival brings mood boosts and a cheerful, if sparse, outlook in a rural setting.
Fowler Nominated Again for Township Trustee in Local Debate
The Madison Star endorses incumbent Democratic Township Trustee Mr. Fowler seeking a fourth term. It notes his three terms, prior candidacy for County Auditor, and calls for continued service, urging Jim Dorsey to allow the people to keep Fowler. The paper states voters have trusted Fowler and will reelect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fowler
Jim Dorsey
Madison Star
Anti Polygamy Meeting At English Opera House Indianapolis
Last Wednesday evening an anti polygamy meeting was held at Eng lish s Opera House in Indianapolis and was very largely attended. Governor Porter presided. Addresses were delivered by distinguished citizens. Letters from Bishop Chatand and Hon Schuyler Colfax praised the anti polygamy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Indianapolis
Porter
Chatand
Schuyler Colfax
Minch Declared Independent Candidate for Road Superintendent
Announcement names Michael Minch as an independent candidate for Road Superintendent in Hanover township. The notice urges voters to select a qualified man and states the office interests the people and would benefit Hanover township if Minch is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Minch
Hanover Township
Minch
Arkansas Editor L. C. Jones Plans Arkansas Newspaper
The Arkansas Gazette reports L. C. Jones a well known Indiana editor visiting Little Rock. He intends to buy a newspaper in the state and live here, noting that newspaper capitalists are welcomed and there is room for many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Little Rock
L. C. Jones
Indiana
Arkansas
Strovaston A. Fleroner One of Indianapolis Wealthy Citizens Dies
Strovaston A. Fleroner, among the city’s oldest and wealthiest residents, died last Friday after a brief illness. He migrated from Vermont in 1831 and was over seventy three at his death. He worked in mercantile trade for years and was a pioneer private banker in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strovaston A. Fleroner
Indianapolis
Vermont
Indianapola
Rising Sun Councilman Attacked by Man in Cowhide Assault
Last week Joseph Crouch, Rising Sun councilman, was knocked down and beaten with a cowhide by Frank Lewis. Crouch recovered and drove Lewis away, who fled across the state line into Kentucky. The Register calls the attack cowardly on the part of the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Crouch
Rising Sun
Frank Lewis
Crouch
Lewis
Kentucky
The
Register
Labor Troubles Ripple Through Nation Amid Strikes
Nationwide business disruption looms as Omsha labor troubles persist. Pennsylvania miners threaten a general strike while a Massachusetts cotton mill halts operations and Cleveland workers show rising discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omsha
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Prohibition Resolution Frames Donated by Republican Group
The Kokomo Despatch notes with regret that the Republican Central Committee is distributing neatly framed illuminated copies of the prohibition resolution adopted by the county convention. A copy will be presented to each saloon in the county as a compliment of the Republican party.
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Kokomo
Republican Central Committee
Miss Annie Herman Dies After Sixty Four Day Fast
In Clark County Poor House Miss Annie Herman died last Wednesday after a voluntary fast of sixty four days she reportedly endured only water. The cause is stated as mumps in her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Herman
Clark County
House subcommittee backs whisky tax cut to 50 cents per gallon
The Internal Revenue Subcommittee of the House agrees to reduce the whisky tax to 50 cents per gallon. It cites past experience that high taxes fail to curb whisky use and create moonshiners and revenue thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
House
Bronze Medal Suggested For Exquirer Editor
The Vevay Democrat proposes sending the Cincinnati Exquirer editor a bronze medal as a token of appreciation for the vigorous defense of Mr. Conkling. The suggestion reflects partisan praise amid the Stalwarts defender debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Exquirer
Conkling
Vevay Democrat
North Madison Normal School Opens in April
Readers are invited to attend the North Madison Normal School which opens about April first. The institution offers teachers an opportunity to renew studies and learn the best methods of instruction.
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North Madison Normal School
Retired Hist Ornamented by Stalwart Tig Proposed
The text suggests placing J Mapison Weats and Lize Pink ston on the retired Hist list and adding a Stalwart tig ornament. No further context or dates are provided in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mapison Weats
Lize Pinkston
Tig
Voting rights note underscores registration rules
The passage states that all male citizens aged 21 or older who have resided in the state for six months, in the township for sixty days, and in the precinct for thirty days immediately before the election are entitled to vote. It also mentions there is no registry lay and only one authorized to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorens
North Madison Normal Sees Flourishing Prospect for Attendance
The community voices optimism for a regular session and a large turnout at North Madison Normal in Southern Indiana. Supporters Golden and Copeland deserve strong backing for establishing a permanent normal school in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Madison
Iit
Messrs
Golden and
Copeland
Indiana
Five Bayos Burned Alive Near St Joseph Mo
Five boys ages seventeen, nine, eight, fourteen, and thirteen died in a tunnel collapse near St Joseph. The five were found buried under earth after workers returned two hours later. one boy Garrish showed a brief heartbeat before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Buyiah
Mike’ Garrish
Allan Fails
Sam Montgomery
Jack Montgomery
Nicholas Kell
Fails
Garrish
Starving Southerners in Arkansas River Floods Reach Helena
A Helena Arkansas special describes extreme destitution along the St Francis River after widespread flooding. Whites on rafts scavenge for food as boats, carcasses, and dead stock fill the waterway. Refugees seek government aid while towns like Friar's Point Dublin and nearby areas report submerged land and hunger. Five colored children and six men drown near Friars Point as 500 families in Dublin await relief. The river level drops a foot but conditions remain dire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ark
St. Francis
Arkansas City
Friar’s Point
Friar's Point
Dublin
Memphis
State Commission
Hon. N. W. Harrington Dies at His Desk
Indianapolis reports the sudden death of Hon. Henry Harrington in his law office. Cause attributed to heart disease after years of illness. He spoke of overwork and plans for travel, then collapsed at 7:30 a.m. His son Harry found him slumped in a chair with no response.
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Indianapolis News
Henry Harrington
Mesera, Cropsey & Cooper
France
Harry
Elopement and disputes headline Indiana state brief
Mrs. Helen Beck, wife of Rev. H M Beck, elopes with James G Breckenridge a railroad agent. A Williamsport principal was discharged after striking a lady teacher. Heir notices surface for Cicero Watt and W H Skekel with estates over 100000, plus railroad time cuts in Jeffersonville shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen’ Beck
H- M. "Beck
Fort Wayne
James G. Breckenridge
Washington News Highlights in Congress and Capitol Projects
A Washington report outlines congressional debates on bond policies and internal revenue, plus a plan to extend care for leakage. It notes committee action expected, discussions over Rosecrans for the Campaign Committee chair, and a Senate bill on Southern Dakota admission. It also covers Capitol dome height objections and a funds audit for Garfield funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On ‘Territories
Saunders
Southern Dakota
North Dakota
Scoville
Ntsia
Garfield
Washington Post
William Brown
Chicago
Kentucky
Peelle
Indianapolis
E. P. Thompson
Thompson
Death of a man found at door in Indiana and New York streets
A man about 57 was found dead at his door after a disturbance in the block near Baldwin's. Hatty summoned a physician who confirmed death. The body was taken to his residence at the corner of Indiana Avenue and New York Streets, with his death attributed to the time elapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Hatty
Harrington
Indiana Avenue
New York
Garfield and Rosecrans Dispute Over Civil War Dispatches
The article recalls Garfield’s harsh criticisms of his commander and a debated dispatch to Lincoln. It notes Garfield’s agressive political stance after the Ohio Senate and counters a claim that Rosecrans implied Union forces could not crush the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Rosecrane
Garfield
Seemie
General Rosecrans
Treasury
Ohio Senate
Chase
Indianapolis Times
Lincoln
Vicksburg Faces Isolation as Flood Reshapes Delta
Mississippi flood may force a new river channel leaving Vicksburg farther inland. Residents abandon the Delta rapidly to escape rising waters and shifting shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Why They Come and Utah Crisis in Politics
The piece reviews Gov Eli H Murragy of Utah arguing for drastic reforms to balance power with Gentiles who hold wealth and influence yet lack voice in registration. It notes accompanying essays on European immigration, vaccination defenses, civil service reform, Bourbonism in Virginia, and a Central American ruins study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli H. Murragy
Utah
Edward Self
Henry A. Martin
Henry Borgh
E. L. Godkin
Riddleberger
Virginia
Albert Ordway
Central America
Charnay
Lafayette Place
New York
Leonard Scott reprints London and Edinburgh reviews January
The Leonard Scott Publishing Co issues January reprints of the London Quarterly and Edinburgh Reviews. The London piece criticizes the Revised Version of the New Testament with Dean Burgon as author. Edinburgh Review features eleven articles including Taine, Cobden, and South American fauna, plus topics on Tanis Carthage and Electro-Motive Power. Blackwood’s Magazine and three other reviews are also reprinted. prices are Blackwood $3, each review $2.50, all $10.
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Leonad Scott
Chichester
Comte de Montlosier
Edinburg Review
Taine
Mr. Cobden
South America
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
New York
London Quarterly
Edinburgh
Westminster
British Quarterly Reviews
Blackwood’s
Blackwood
Political chatter on 1884 race and party controls
The piece cites multiple papers mocking third term bets and Blaine’s 1884 candidacy. It notes calls for a safety system for officials, critiques of corrupt ties to party power, and mentions figures like Barnum’s elephant joke and John Kelly. Minimal factual elements highlight press satire and party dynamics.
Etna steamboat boiler explosion near Point Pleasant
A steam tow boat named Etna exploded in the Great Kanawha three miles above Point Pleasant at three this morning. Fireman Duncan Anderson of Pomeroy was killed while Captain Henderson and others were severely injured. The vessel caught fire and burned to the water’s edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati ‘Times- Star
Saya
Etna
Kanawha
Point Pleasant
Duncan Anderson
Pomeroy
Henderson
Independent Wolfe Republicans to nominate statewide primary delegates
The executive committee of Independent or Wolfe Republicans formed in January last met last Wednesday to designate one Independent Republican from each of the fifty senatorial districts. They will supervise primaries statewide and ensure one delegation from each senatorial and representative district attends the State convention in May.
Dancing Weight and Society's Giddy Whirl Fray
A 200 pound gentleman endures the dizzy social whirl as dancing tempo and society's expectations press upon him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cqciety
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