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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1892
Page
1
Nold opens Corner Store, 20 by 60 feet, with new Glass rent in a farming area six miles west of Madison. The locale boasts good farming country and fine surroundings. Inquiries directed to Mrs EK A Brandt, Hanover, Ind.
An advertisement promises a harmless universal remedy that cures alcoholism in any drink or food. It claims perfect success across thousands of cases, offering a 48 page booklet with details and free on request from the Golden Specific Co of Cincinnati Ohio.
Public notice urges recipients to claim advertised letters from Lapiss list and Gentlemens List within two weeks to avoid dead letter transfer to Washington. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised with promotional claims accompany the notice.
Adjutant General Ruckle selects Frankfort as the Indiana militia encampment site, citing economy over Martinsville and Spencer. The grounds are two miles north of the court house with a fifty acre grove, drill ground, and free camp facilities, planned for the last week of July.
A rumor claims a gigantic wall paper trust with 20 million dollars capital has formed after negotiations among major manufacturers. Promoters reportedly held a recent meeting and plan to commence operations soon. George K. Birge of M. H. Birge & Sons acknowledged the formation but would say little. A Boston report notes a suspicious box of rags found at the state house door with burns, sparking theories of arson or a prank.
A large blaze yesterday razed Hayward's electric light and agricultural works in Hayward California owned by Chisholm and Farrel. The loss exceeds 100000 pounds with no insurance coverage.
A violent clash occurred at Grand Cross in Chicago as police clashed with about 200 striking iron workers and sympathizers. Imported workers from New York and Pittsburgh were recruited to replace strikers, sparking a tense, confrontational scene with numerous scalp wounds reported.
Shanghai via China steamer reports brutal torture of suspects in Mason rebellion. victims describe hanging by thumbs flaming paper burning and bamboo devices. English reporter saw mutilation and paralysis. consuls urge action against this cruelty. Also ships and local tragedies reported from Boston, Liverpool, Clarksville, and Canarsin.
Delegates in Omaha begin the second week of the general conference as discussions focus on women’s admission to the missionary committee, a push for equal lay representation, and calls to curb secular funding. Resolutions on public funds for sectarian schools and tobacco’s harms are debated. the session closes with adjournment after clashes between laity and clergy.
The U S Adams and revenue cutter Rush depart Port Townsend for Behring sea to rendezvous at Alaska with the Yorktown and Albatross to receive sealing season directives. Corwin with Agent Williams arrives bearing reports on seal slaughter.
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