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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1891

Page

2

Weather and notices blur daily life in Atchison region

A dispatch lists varied items including inventor Edison born 1847, a telegram to Grover Cleveland about his daughter, weather bureau drought warnings, sugar cane prospects in Louisiana, a $6 800 bounty paid to China Valley Sugar Company, and Brussels reporting Boulangers funeral with anti religious tone. France’s spiritual needs urged.

The Weather Bureau Louisiana United States China Valley Sugar Company California Pripaten Brussels Boulanger France

Hints From a Mother's Life by Mrs Gladstone

Mrs Gladstone plans a series for The Juni dies Lame Journal Philadelphia aimed at American women. The English statesman's wife will share her methods for raising children and her practical approach. Her children have achieved eminence, giving the pieces broad interest for mothers.

West assails Optinite party in Liberty Missouri speech

Senator West denounces a rival faction as Optinites in Liberty Missouri accusing them of dividing provinces, plundering the people and masking self interest with claims of empire refinement. He contrasts this with Republican policies and tariffs affecting agriculture amid global crop conditions.

West Liberty Missouri Providence Europe Messrs McKinley Sherman Republican Party South America

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with endorsements

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co claim honesty and financial reliability. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the product and Toledo druggists sell it for 75 cents per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Truax Toledo Ohio Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Ohio Octid Wlm

Eight Die as Tug Parker Explodes in Chicago River

Chicago, Oct 5. Eight people killed and a dozen injured when the tug Parker exploded in the south branch near Archer avenue. Dead include Mrs Mary Rice and her infant daughter Barbara, plus crewman Jones B Carter and engineer Jol Moore. Injured range from burns to skull fractures as bystanders flee in panic. Authorities blame filthy river water in the boiler causing the blast.

Chicago Charles Parker Archer Avenue Bridge Parker Tuga van Schaack Perry Shields Ngs Archer Avenue Mary Rice Barbara Rice Highland Park Samuel Armstrong Manistee Rng Klaner Joseph Cullen Maxwell Street Henry Bell Frank Waxner South Green Street Joseph Bomorazk Ashland Avenue George Duell Jag van Schaackles Louis DeMaas van- Schaack James Cunningham A. Manusas Edward Maher Richard Powers Lees John Norton Mrs. Rice Rice Bartholomew Curtin Curtin Young Powers Cullen

Detective Norris Arrested on Blackmail Charge

John T. Norris a detective with national reputation was arrested in the sheriff s office on a blackmail charge brought by John Snearly alias Jack Forbes who had been shadowed Norris allegedly had Snearly arrested for the Missouri farmer Thomas Blackburn robbery tied to 7500 dollars Norris faces a malicious prosecution damages suit for 20000 dollars.

Chcaco John T. Norris Sheriff’s Office John Snearly Jack Forbes Thomas Blackburn Missouri Norris Snearly Blackburn

German Day at St Louis Draws 20 000 in Volksfest Style

More than twenty thousand people joined German Day celebrations in St Louis on October 5. The event featured a Volksfest atmosphere with tournaments dancing singing allegorical tableaux and a sham battle reflecting a festive citywide gathering.

St. Louis Florence Maybrick Prince Albert Edward Maybrick Masons

Terrible forest fires devastate Eldorado county region

Terrible forest fires rage over Eldorado county for over a week burning more than forty square miles. Greenwood creek country west of Garden Valley and pilots Hill area suffer heavy losses including farms, barns, hay and stock. Villages around Burner Hill reduced to a hotel and a few buildings. widespread property destruction and financial ruin for farmers.

San Francisco Eldorado County Greenwood Creek Garden Valley Pilot Hill Warner David Kirchner Burner Hill

Two men arraigned for assault after Salvation Army egging

Ciricleville Ohio October 5 John Redman and Sam Watta were arraigned before Mayor Lowe on a charge of assault and battery. They waived examination and were bound over to court. They are charged with egging the Salvation Army at Darbyville on the 21st of last month.

Circleville, O John Redman Sam Watta Lowe Salvation Army Darbyville

If people would take Hep Bernart & Son advice

The ad urges readers to avoid starting a journey without Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It promises dependability and pleasant taste from the well known druggists Hep Bernart and Son.

Hep Bernart & Son

Destructive Indianapolis Fire Wrecks Van Camp Packing

A Sunday fire at Van Camp's packing house in Indianapolis destroys the plant, causes $250,000 in losses with $140,000 insured, and leaves 500 workers jobless. Firemen O'Hara Hoorman and Earnest injured by a falling wall. Patrolman Haley in precarious condition.

Indianapolis van Camp Wear O'Hara Hoorman Earnest Haley Nels

Massacre reported in Hidalgo Mexican district

John H. Parton, an American mining man near Metztillian Hidalgo, Mexico, brings word of a bloody Indian outbreak in Tulamengo district. A white settlement was attacked and nearly 200 men, women, and children were killed as troops move toward the scene.

San Antonio Tex John H. Parton Metztillian Hidalgo Mex Tulamengo Mgr. Parton Indiana

Privileges Under Spain Treaty Extend to Other Nations

A Madrid royal decree relayed to Cuba's governor general states that nations with most favored nation clauses in treaties with Spain will receive the reciprocal privileges granted to the United States. All except Sweden's pact expire in June. after July 1, 1892 the United States alone will enjoy the arrangement's privileges.

Washington Cuba Madrid United States Spain Sweden

Noted ex-convict demands drink leads to gun incident

Samuel McCleary known as Texas Jack entered John Wolf's saloon in Cardin Ohio and demanded ice with a gun. The demand ended when the drink was refused and Wolf faced a possible shooting before Mayors court where McCleary pled guilty and paid a $50 fine plus costs. Separately, talks continue in Mexico City toward a reciprocal treaty between the United States and Mexico. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as curing blood diseases including scrofula and salt rheum.

Cellina Samuel McCleary Texas Jack Ohio Penitentiary John Wolf South Main Street Wolf Smith and Wesson Mexico Hixaton United States of Mexico City of United States Yan

Brown's Iron Bitters Cures Dyspepsia and Debility

An old advertisement claims Brown's Iron Bitters cures dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. It markets the tonic as a remedy for stomach troubles and run down health with emphasis on restoring strength.

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