Madison Courier Commentary and Political Dispatches
The Madison Courier reports on Republican and Democratic maneuvers with Senator Turpie clashing with Judge Woods in the Senate. It notes River and Harbor funding, Kentucky and Missouri wartime troop contributions, and local tax concerns tied to county officials.
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Congressional cowardice and tax clash in early 1900s notices
Editorials deride senators Stewson Jones Pettigrew Washburne and Perkins for not voting against Judge Woods confirmation, while Indiana corporations unite against a new tax law after Republican press claims of corporate gains. The Vigo county Democrats label themselves Cleveland Democrats as tax appropriations exceed Treasury estimates and Senator Hill denies a presidential bid, backing Palmer.
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Nevada
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Kansas
United States
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New Albany Ledger
Indiana Politics and Tariff Debate Highlight Early 1880s Coverage
The passage recalls congressional tariff battles and party dynamics with quotes about a pivotal one vote saving the Tax Silver Bill, Speaker Crisp, and Indiana’s perceived influence in renomination debates. It notes Shanklin’s Indianapolis address critiquing Indiana’s presidential candidate prospects and his view that Cleveland’s renomination is favored.
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Joan G. Suanxuin
Shields Democratic Club
Indianapolis
Indiana
Shanklin
Cleveland
Ivy on walls facts and damp risk with ivy growth
A letter notes that ivy on walls can dry but when vines reach gutters and roofs moisture wicks into walls. Ampelopsis Veitchii on a house caused blocked spouts and dampness, stressing ivy should stay on walls not roofing areas.
Goshen Judge Baker Named Judge Woods' Successor
Indianapolis official Stanton J. Peele named Judge of the Court of Claims. Baker of Goshen appointed to succeed Judge Woods.
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Goshen
Woods
Stanton J. Peele
Indianapolis
Court of Claims
Gambling as a SocialIll and the Lottery Menace
An old gambler in the Madison hotel warns that gambling lies in human nature and that authorities fail to close gambling houses. He cites political influence and sporadic crackdowns, and condemns lotteries as ruinous to both whites and blacks. The piece traces how moral decline through gambling leads youths from respectable beginnings to crime and death.
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Madison
Oklahoma
Jay Gould Wept and Prayed as He Faces Salvation
A newspaper column mocks Jay Gould after a teary boardroom moment and follows with satirical commentary on his pledged ten thousand dollars to a Presbyterian extension fund. It lampoons the idea of wealth seeking salvation while noting religious reporters’ fascination with his religious turn. It also references Dr Keeley’s supposed cures at Crab Orchard Springs and the snake and menagerie business.
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Tom Walker
Satan
Presbyterian Church Extension Fund
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