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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
1
Advertisement offers space to rent free and for storage on Walnut Street west side. Inquiries directed to Andy Yunker's meat market at the corner of Main and Walnut streets. Dated September 26.
Notices announce final settlements and estates in Jefferson County Indiana. Heirs and creditors of Louisa White and Thomas Cavanaugh must appear in Madison court by October 18 1892 to show cause and prove heirship to receive shares. Administratrix Lottie B Rutledge will sell Lucy J Rutledge’s estate at public auction October 15 1892 including horses cows wagons plows and more with cash on small sums and nine month credit on larger purchases.
The article notes the People’s party issued an electoral slate in Louisiana while quoting former Secretary Whitney in New York City and recounts varied political disputes. It mentions strikers in Pittsburgh facing warrants, Homestead Board bonds, and a critique of protective taxes as unconstitutional.
Fragmentary note claims a patent remedy named Consumption K Op's Balsam will stop a cough at 1008 with unclear directions and terms. The text is garbled but centers on a medicinal balsam claim.
Prospective travelers are reminded that the Wisconsin Central Lines offers through car service from Chicago to Milwaukee via the Northern Pacific R R with Pullman Vestibuled and Tourist Sleepers. Dining cars provide meals en route. Free pamphlets with information are available from D W Janowitz or Jas C Pond in Chicago.
A dated herbal tonic advert touts a daily bowel movement claim for Lane's Family Medicine. It emphasizes a pleasant tonic and urges trying the product, noting a January 20 release.
New York reports indicate cholera outbreak fading with Camp Low and Camp Erben quarantine raised. Mrs Domuiz and Mrs Grugsner and newborn left for Ellis Island. Major Sawtelle to relieve two officers. Bohemia discharged passengers to Hoffman Island for final disinfection. Federal stance keeps Camp Low ready if needed. Savanna also lifts New York related restrictions. ships will be inspected only if illness is present.
In a Davis house near the East St. Louis race course three men were wounded by pistol fire after a confrontation. Saloon keeper J J Ryan horseman Henry Coombs and host T E Davis were shot with Davis in danger of dying and Ryan and Coombs both wounded. Coombs is jailed with a flesh wound while Ryan’s injuries include arm and shoulder and may be serious.
Official figures from Hamsara dated Oct 4 show 17 701 cholera cases in six weeks with 7 536 deaths. In three days only 54 new cases and 17 deaths were reported while city burials reached 168. Reports from Buda Pesth and Paris note additional cases and fatalities.
New York Oct 4 J B Moorhead a 21 year old theatrical manager of 56 West Thirty-fifth street was found dead in his bed at 1 PM yesterday after shooting himself in the left breast with a 32 caliber revolver. A letter to the coroner admitted death by own action as club member and described a rule forcing members to fix a date to die with a parole option. The coroner will investigate. Lennon a fellow actor said Moorhead belonged to the club and was compelled to act. Moorhead left Philadelphia and had a fortune of several hundred thousand dollars. friends see no motive beyond club allegiance.
In Des Moines the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers leader P M Arthur investigates the Des Moines Northern and Western road after five engineers were discharged. Reinstatement is hoped. if denied a strike may be ordered. In Clarksdale Miss a plantation riot near J H Wilkinson's site prompts Sheriff Harris to move an armed posse amid reports of two black deaths and escalating tensions.
Twenty five of the striking granite cutters resumed work yesterday at Portlanp Maine following a walkout that began last week. Officials reported a partial settlement with wage and hour questions still under discussion.
A four story Cary Ogden paint and varnish factory at 264 70 West Eighteenth street burned yesterday. Loss estimated 155 000 dollars insured. Two adjoining tenements damaged 10 000 dollars. Fire engine No 3 was wrecked by a locomotive injuring driver Henry Walbaum fatally.
In Terrel I T near Wichita five Bailey children were poisoned. Two died overnight with others near death. Doctor says strychnine poisoning suspected but no explanations yet from the victims.
E B Stokes Fayette county landholder was persuaded by a stranger to withdraw 5000 dollars from a bank and drive to Vandalia to inspect a land deal. Near Ramsey a confederate helped the stranger forcibly seize the money. The duo escaped in a buggy leaving Stokes stranded on the road.
Hie Point North Carolina October 4 The renowned Methodist minister Rev E S Croker died yesterday when his horse bolted and the buggy was struck by a railway train at the crossing He was thrown violently and died within minutes Portuano Oregon October 4 A four story Jacob Kamm building was partly ruined by fire causing about 30000 in losses Blacksmith J K Gray perished in the blaze and fireman John Huston died hours later from injuries
The Amnesty Association says it will withhold any petition for clemency for Ielden and Schwab, the Haymarket anarchists, until after the November election to prevent political use of the case.
Master Workman James Hughes, convicted of extortion, was resentenced to one year in the penitentiary after his appeal to the general term was refused.
Five Homestead advisory board members Reynolds Durkin Gaches Lynch and Crawford posted bail of 10000 each in Pittsburg for treason court appearance. Prosecution plans to use king's jury system while remaining suspects are sought or expected to surrender.
Reports say Andrew Carnegie is en route to America and may arrive in Pittsburg within days. Carnegie offices remain tight lipped while a street report claims he could arrive today.
Washington reports say Carnegie company mills deliver armor plate for naval vessels lagging behind demand while boiler plate and other material are supplied promptly.
St Paul October 4 Express Messenger Kennedy was surprised by Omaha Railway with a gold watch and letter praising his bravery. He defended the express car against the Sontags on June 30 at Kasota, opening the safe and tossing the money away before they arrived, leaving no loot. The Sontags fled and were later linked to the Hollis California robbery.
Four young men entered the Keystone National bank in Ertz Pennsylvania at noon yesterday. They covered Frank Kepler and Charles Liebel with revolvers and demanded money. Kepler was shot in the face but none of the cash was taken. The robbers fled, were pursued, and are in custody. they provided fictitious names and claimed Newark origin.
Six sailors' bodies washed ashore at Little River South Carolina last Friday. Three were lashed to a raft of spars and are badly decomposed. A portion of a head and an arm are missing. Wreckage found on shore offers no clue to vessel name or fate. concern centers on schooner R. S. Graham which sailed from Port Royal for Wilmington with phosphate rock on Sept. 20.
A reading of diplomatic pressure shows Germany Italy and France demanding abrogation of the San Domingo reciprocity treaty. Washington reports say President Heureaux sought or was offered sums to bow to the demand while Secretary Foster warned against blackmail. The emissary then returned to Germany.
Large fires sweeping through May's Lanpina Richland area and Egg Harbor have burned a fifty mile strip of land and destroyed cranberry bogs and hundreds of cords of timber. Strong winds hinder firefighting efforts as losses run into thousands of dollars.
Treasury Department figures show a net decrease of 3 206 601 in September, leaving total circulation at 1 596 049 983. Per capita circulation is 24.23. Decreases occur in gold certificates 716 980 silver certificates 1 439 318 currency certificates 4 920 000 while United States notes rise 5 054 788 and treasury notes increase 2 887 764.
Cincinnati reports a threatened strike by street railway motormen linemen and electricians over wage reductions from 2.25 to 1.65 per day for twelve hours six days a week. Workers complain of Sunday and night shifts without extra pay as resignations rise and a wider walkout may follow.
President W. H. Scott of Ohio State University renounces his membership in the Methodist conference after twelve years of active church work. He cites the churchs narrow views and desires freer expression of thought. He sent a letter to the conference at Portsmouth announcing his withdrawal.
The Spanish steamer Daviz arriving from Barcelona on September 16 sank after a collision with the Busy Bee. The captain mate and pilot were killed. Busy Bee sustained no damage and rescued Daviz’s remaining crew.
Lima Ohio October 4 John C Convery an insurance agent was arrested on a warrant from State Insurance Commissioner W H Kinder for taking insurance for an unlicensed company The National Accident Society of New York City was cited Convery waived examination and was bound over to await further action.
Columbus, October 4. Gus Baylis of Baylis & Company disappeared for parts unknown amid mounting debts. A high roller, his downfall is blamed on wine and women. He forged a note cashed at Brook's bank, creditors filed attachments, but he and his wife fled with eight trunks of goods.
Albany October 4 The court denies the motion to quash the indictment against Charles F. Peck state labor commissioner. He will have to answer the criminal charge of having burned the records of his office.
The Mary B. Hale schooner ran aground just south of Manitowoc Wisconsin South Pier on October 4. The crew reached shore safely and are accounted for.
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