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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1880
Page
2
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The document lists members and officers of Indiana’s Democratic State Central Committee with chairman B C Shaw and secretary T Rice, including district reps such as Bloomfield Norvell and Salem Voyles, plus executive committee members Matson Lee Mitchell Henderson and others. The page enumerates locations like Mt Vernon Greenfield Union City Crawfordsville and Hartford City among the attendees.
Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati on Tuesday June 24 begins. Republican National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 2. Greenback National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Republican State Convention in Indianapolis on Thursday June 17.
The Jefferson county Democratic convention nominated E. G. Leland for Representative, J. Fowler for Auditor, N. B. McKay for Clerk, and John W. Scott for Treasurer. Voters are urged to support these trusted local leaders known for honesty and capable service.
A local endorsement column lauds numerous county and city candidates. Calvin Cisco for Sheriff is praised as capable and fair, Charles Allfrey for Recorder praised for past service, Dr. William Marquis nominated for Coroner, Harry Jackson for Surveyor, James Woods for Upper District Commissioner, Ben Mayfield for Middle District Commissioner, and S A Shrewsbury for Tower District Commissioner highlighting their character and fitness.
The Blaine and Sherman factions accuse each other of corruption to sway voters. The piece predicts the Democrats will gain as Republicans split, with good men urged to unite against the trio at Chicago. It argues imperial Republican stalwarts are illegitimate and that the people hold the first mortgage on the Republic.
The article lists delegate totals for Blaine and Grant factions across multiple states. Blaine gathers 271 delegates from 33 states and territories, while Grant supporters claim 371 delegates spread over 22 states and territories, with a large share likely on the first ballot.
The data list counts by state and totals 373, noting Sherman not a strong candidate while Ohno appears to hold a substantial advantage in his pile.
The Columbus Democrat notes Joseph T. Brashear's re election as Mayor of Madison despite a smear campaign by Radicals and a packed grand jury that alleged perjury. Indictments were dismissed and Brashear remains firmly in office, vowing to press forward against opponents described as corrupt.
The Harrisburg Patriot argues that Democrats should seek party harmony by supporting a presidential ticket that garners wide party backing rather than factional lines. Individual Democrats may have favorites, but should resign preference if it blocks unified party support for good government.
The Cincinnati Enquirer portrays Samuel J. Tilden as the Democratic leading candidate with a larger following than any other. Ohio and Indiana shift toward him as a second choice, while a broad belief persists that he was unjustly cheated from the presidency four years ago.
The Tribune noted eight House quarrels between Conkling and Washburne and a twenty year silence. The Chicago Times reports Washburne once told Conkling You lie and clarified I said You lie. The claim aims to clarify not discredit Washburne. The incident occurred before Wachtrunne had taken.
The passage notes Mr. Washburne delivering a firm Western policy stance at a moment when decisive talk was needed, contrasting with Milord Reseoe's arrogance and insolence. The exchange underscores duty to country and party.
The Madison Courier quotes a harsh remark about lack of asylum for fools and mulls an idiotic editor's past failed suicide attempt, urging a closer aim at his skull if he tries again.
The piece argues against Radical assertions about being the party of the Northern people. It cites 1878 election data showing Republicans with 2,252,310 votes versus 2,488,341 for opposition across 4,740,651 northern ballots, marking the Republicans as the minority in those states by 236,031 votes.
Mr. E. W. McKeyna, superintendent of the J. M. & J. Railroad, announces heavy road work for the coming months. Eighteen miles of steel rails will be laid and about one hundred thousand cross-ties installed before season's end. Fifty miles of track will be re-graded and other improvements made. The article praises McKenna as an efficient officer, likening him to Col. Shaler in capability.
The Flen dricks County Democrat editor M A Barnett is favorably mentioned for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Barnett is an Asbury graduate who has focused on educational matters. The Herald favors Prof Goodwin but offers no disparagement of Barnett. Democratic county delegation to the State Convention stands two thirds Landers and one third Grey.
The piece presents Prof T J Charlton Superintendent of the House of Refuge at Plainfield with many local friends backing his efforts. It notes talk of replacing John C New as head of the Republican State Central Committee due to his control of the Journal.
Florida party leaders direct delegates to vote for Grant at the Chicago convention. The move signals unified support as the GOP seeks a clear delegation stance ahead of key ballots.
During a Thursday performance by Dao prez and Benedicts Minstrels at Odd Fellows Hall a crowd of boys entered via a window near the east wall. Col Chas Duprez halted the exodus by gripping a ladder causing a stampede. A youth Harrison Banton was injured with a fracture to both bones above the ankle. He was treated by Dr Collins and taken home. Duprez was arrested by Marshal Cisco, bailed for 200 dollars, and the case went to trial after a lengthy hearing with conflicting evidence.
The Witnegree trial saw Dupess accused of displacing a ladder causing a fall. The defendant was found guilty and fined 20 dollars, total fines reaching 50 with onsite costs. Judgment stayed ninety days while a separate $1,000 damages suit proceeds in Circuit Court by Sarah C. Banton.
Hanover reports J Ed Taggart 79 of Charlestown visiting friends. Senior geology party surveyed Clifty ravine and falls. Nannie Harris hosted a street party for Miss Gillette. Rev Dr Allen preached. Rev Pritchard spoke at Vine Street Baptist Church. Miss Mattie Dunn to wed Rev William Hunter tomorrow. Reception planned at her father’s home. The day includes a baseball match between Delta Tau Delta and Sigma Phi. STUBBS.
A fragment listing food and goods with prices, including beans, potatoes, molasses, dried apples and peaches, millet, greens, and various coal and iron products. Items noted include Lehigh stove coal, Pittsburgh coal lump, naily and bar iron prices, and horse shoe nails.
Fifty years before the public a tonic praised as the most pleasant efficacious remedy for coughs colds croup hoarseness and related throat irritation. It claims immediate relief and strong blood improving powers sold by druggists at 25 cents. Lindsey's Blood Searcher touted for rapid cure of scrofula wasting mercurial disease eruptions erysipelas and general blood impoverishment with druggists stocking it.
The city warns the owner of lot 6 in Sheets and Wharton’s addition north of Madison to fill and abate a nuisance known as Goose Pond on Walnut Street 52 feet by 168 feet. If not done, the city will perform the work and charge the cost to the owner’s tax duplicates, per Common Council order. James Roberts, City Clerk, Madison, Ind., May 15, 1880.
The Lawrenceburg Register notes Governor Williams published vote totals for the proposed amendments but not adoption. Court challenges loom over whether amendments were adopted. A New Albany election dispute denies a voter with 20 days residency. A light cartoon closes with a quip about a Virginia creeper.
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