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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1882
Page
2
The fragment notes the Herald of Madison Indiana dated November 22 1882 with archival newspaper information indicating second class mail status and local office details.
Citizens mourn Major John D Simpson whose death at home ends a storied career as editor and public servant. The notice also condemns voter corruption, defending Major Simpson and urging enforcement of ballot laws amid accusations involving Thomas Farrell Ned Coyle and George Trow.
A Madison Courier opinion argues Western Republicans favor open primary participation while East coast machines sustain self perpetuating clubs. It condemns bossism and blackball tactics as anti American, urging protest against centralized control.
R H Chalmers of Mississippi, who switched to the Republican party, lost the congressional race after a certification favored Manning. A county miscount showed votes for J R Chamblers, dropping 1 472 from Chalmers and giving Manning a 500 vote lead. Chalmers protests the decision with plans to contest.
The Courier pushes Senator Harrison for president and argues the Democratic country would accept him. It notes Harrison’s limited Indiana campaigning and poor popular appeal, yet says he suits the Republican party or represents its aristocratic and moneyed interests in control of the party.
The Hanoverian journal runs 36 pages featuring a freely written sketch of Backbone Hollow near Madison. The Asbury Monthly, with 58 pages, offers compact reading material. A fire at Henry Lane's flouring mill in Jeffersonville caused about 40000 dollars in losses and damaged nearby property.
On the 7th the citizens of War S Ky voted on liquor sales as a beverage. The anti-saloon element won by majorities ranging from 9 to 168.4, reflecting a clear local shift in temperance sentiment.
The National Grange meets in Indianapolis with a very large delegation in attendance. The session is described as very interesting and drawing wide attention from members and observers.
Marion county state senator elect W B Fietcher declines a public dinner invitation citing concerns about bribery and the expense of political entertaining. He invites supporters to visit his home individually, noting available crusts beer pipes and tobacco.
Free of cost all persons may test a remedy claimed to cure consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis or throat and lung ailments by visiting C E Heberhart's Drug Store to obtain a trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption.
John Ellwanger of Terre Haute was arrested last Wednesday on a charge of shooting his wife. He claimed the incident was accidental, no witnesses testified, and the wife refused to testify, leading to his discharge.
The article recalls Oscar Hammell’s arrest on bond of 150 dollars before the election and his affidavit alleging a condition that he vote a specific ticket in exchange for release. He was acquitted after a trial in Scott County, and his mother and brother denounce the treatment by the Sheriff, urging punishment for those who coerced him.
The Democracy of Indiman claims victory and the Democrats will control the Legislature. The Senate will have a Republican presiding officer while the House is to choose a Democratic speaker. Charles Jewett of Clarke and Scott counties is praised as a qualified and influential lawyer and politician fit for the role.
The Fourth District table presents the election outcome for the district’s congressional race. It lists candidates, vote counts, and percentages reflecting the poll results and final tally.
State reports Joseph Daily intends to challenge Major G. W. Steele’s election to Congress from the 11th district. Franklin’s Junius Rice fell from a scaffold and is seriously hurt. Deputy secretary of state elect Myers may appoint Dale J. Crittenbarger as deputy. Clinton County reports Ben Thurman in critical condition after an armed assault near Bald Knob. three assailants detained but charges dropped. Laurel’s Frank Longsley fatally wounded by James Gant in a quarrel. Gant held. A Campbell child near Boone township loses sight from a lead explosion. Wabash water works plans face funding limits and may be run by a private company. Benton county man Jasper Spaulding allegedly slays wife and child, then himself. Elkhart sees nine stolen overcoats recovered. thieves detained, others at large.
The interview outlines a Massachusetts manufacturer's stance on protectionism and tariffs. He argues for high customs revenue to protect industry, critiques internal taxes on whiskey and tobacco, and urges a cautious path toward tariff reform while preserving government expenses and balancing state interests. He urges Democrats to pursue Jeffersonian reform and a restrained federal role.
The piece argues that after last week's elections the Republican rank and file will oppose boss domination and defend clean administration over spoils, citing the party's history from Grant to the present and urging leaders to focus on living issues.
The text reviews President Hayes's fight against boss rule, his independence in patronage, and his moderate Southern policy. It credits improved civil service, economy, and education aims for Blacks, alongside a sound Indian policy and financial reforms. Garfield’s election followed, then Grantism returned after his assassination. It also gives details on the McGugan gas and oil wells near Pittsburgh.
In ADDITIONAL CITY a theft occurred when a scarf and a necktie vanished from a display as many patrons browsed. The loss valued at five to six dollars is blamed on a thief who slipped away during crowded moments while clerks attended customers.
Charlie Reed, about twelve, stood before Squire Cravens on an assault charge after striking companion Joseph Sage over the head with a sharp instrument, wounding him. The trial stirred great excitement among pupils as the Squire wrestled with fault assignment.
George Easley the marshal of Mitchell was mortally wounded on Friday after arresting Tom Bell for shooting at a man in a street fight. Bell seized Easley’s pistol and shot him in the abdomen before fleeing. he was captured and jailed at Bedford to avert a lynching.
John Hunter shot William Lentz at a August picnic near Washington Daviess county without provocation. Hunter’s trial began in Daviess circuit court after a change of venue and the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree with the death penalty prescribed. It marks Knox county’s forty year record of death sentences.
Report says the Chinese Minister and delegation will withdraw from the United States in response to new legislation restricting Chinese immigration. The move follows the controversial policy and impacts diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
An old steward aboard a departing steamer is revealed to have been discharged "some time ago" for his pants being too short. A passenger questions the captain and a child nearby confirms the reason in a playful exchange recorded from Drake's Magazine.
The Washington epee to Cincinnati Commercial reports rising bitterness in the Republican fight for the Michigan and Minnesota senatorships. It cites Jay Hubbell obtaining a list of public places used by Senator Ferry for constituents and plans to publish in Michigan. In Minnesota, Dunnell circulates Windom residence photos and broadcasts of Ingalls’ Senate speech attacking Windom’s treasury policy.
A new company with capital of 750000 is organized in Pittsburg to manufacture steel spikes and nails. It will produce railroad spikes like the fir ects spike but with scooped corners to save material and bind the tie with eight corners. Machinery will be invented by a Pittsburg mechanic.
A Madison market report dated November 15 details an 138 percent figure in a summary filed by WM. Trow & Co. The note outlines a case with financial or market activity and cites the source agency.
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