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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1892
Page
6
Madison March 24 report discusses McKinley tariff effects on iron industries with wage cuts and plant closures. It notes increased layoffs among puddlers, potential wage reductions, and factory shutdowns as furnaces go out. Also covers party unity, leadership views, and political commentary from New Albany Ledger and Mississippi speech notes.
Kansas City reports the Cherokee Live Stock Association held a meeting amid a dispute over a note for 100 000 to 200 600 tied to grazing rights on the Cherokee strip. Directors fear liability as nonmembers demand payment while land grazing yielded no value. The group contemplates filing in U S court to void the note.
An old advertisement promotes Mas Grahas Cucumber and Elder Flower as a cosmetic for clear velvety skin and wrinkle reduction. It claims sun protection and nourishment, with prices around $1.00 to $1.58. Distribution through Mrs. Gervay’s establishment and druggists, plus mail requests for a sample bottle and a Little Book.
A noted burglar, jailed years, once used a key chain trick to escape. While at 1 Walnut street he dropped a false key in the snow. a watchman intervened, sending him to Moyamensing. He later devised a chain of keys to flee lawmen and now profits from royalties.
The river steamer Guiding Star caught fire near Lawrenceburg Indiana during a Mardi Gras trip from New Orleans and docked in Cincinnati. Passenger Mrs. Belle Shoddinger, 65, died from heart trouble amid the panic despite medical help.
Deputy Sheriff Collins searched the Lyons jail cell of train robber Perry and uncovered two fine saws hidden in the mattress. Perry’s shackles were found to have been cut with a dull file, and $250 in bills was hidden inside his waistcoat lining.
A Maine movement seeks to form societies across the state to resubmit the prohibitory law to voters. A circulating document condemns the law as harmful to business, social, and moral interests while supporting temperance overall.
A large handsome Map of the United States mounted for office or home use is issued by the Burlington Route. Copies mailed to any address on receipt of twelve cents in postage to P. B. Eustis, Genl Pass Agent, Burlington Route, Chicago, Ill. Feb 18.
President Diaz outlines Mexico's stance on reciprocity, recalling the failed Grant-Romero treaty and detailing stalled talks on a McKinley tariff based accord. He notes Minister Ryan's negotiations, Limantour's role, and the lack of further contact since December.
Advertised druggist offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs with money back guarantee if no benefit after fair trial. Trial bottle free at Harper's Drug Store. Large sizes 50c and 1.00.
The Brest Salve cures oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price is 25 cents per box. For sale by J. E. O. F. Harper.
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