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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1882
Page
2
Secretary of State W R Meyers of Madison County Auditor of State James H Rice of Floyd Treasurer J J Moe of Marion and General Francis T Hord of Bartholomew are listed as state officials.
The Madison Weekly Herald lists subscription options and prices for 1888. Includes 50 cents for six months, 25 cents during the campaign, 150 dollars for a yearly Weekly Herald with the Farmer and Manufacturer, and 210 dollars for a yearly Weekly Herald with the Farm Herd and Home. The paper emphasizes loyal Democratic publication and focus on Jefferson county residents.
In a speech titled From Mr. Hill's Volga Speech the speaker portrays himself as an Independent-Republican and recalls M. C. Garber urging action to clean out the Court House Ring. He says conditions worsened and states he will run for State Senator to prompt citizen action.
The piece describes how James Crozier faced defeat in a prior convention but was kept as a future candidate. Willing Pate Graham is maneuvered into Treasurer, Demaree remains for Auditor, and an internal Ring consensus binds members to secure the outcome. It ends by urging readers to vote Independent if they disagree with such methods.
The editorial denounces Democratic speakers for attacking Hon. J. B. East and others who align with Republicans on prohibition. It argues every voter has right to choose, notes Republicans support prohibition indirectly, and asserts no anti prohibitionist can endorse the Republican party in the next Indiana election.
Harper’s Weekly editor GeoREE William Curtis condemns Republican nomination fraud and patronage. He urges New York and Pennsylvania voters to defeat candidates to rebuke corrupt convention control and protect free institutions. He warns of violence if abuse continues and says Jefferson county Republicans face the same danger.
The article accuses The Courier of omitting details about Sheriff Demaree's duties, trips funded by the public, and alleged roles in local politics. It questions unreported ties to Jeff Lovell, Mack Stanley, and mechanisms used to influence voters and property matters connected to the Lancaster letters and Grand Jury era.
A riot at a South Carolina political meeting turns deadly as several colored men are killed. The piece condemns violence, links unrest in Republican factions in Indiana Ohio New York and Pennsylvania, and urges intelligent colored people to act to stop the slaughter for political purposes.
Tax Courier questions Rev. James Lanham’s campaign claims noting his methods to secure Jonah Burnham’s vote against the pending prohibitory amendment while pleasing prohibitionists anti prohibitionists and his party. The piece urges clear positions and consistent service to all factions.
The Courier reports that James Crozier led the Indiana delegation in Chicago, not Benjamin Harmon. The remark notes Jim Crozier’s strong convention performance but weaker showing before the public.
The Franklin Democrat comments on copying from its pages and urges proper credit instead of citing the Madison Star. It praises the Star yet accuses it of mixed tone and insufficient accuracy, urging brother Short to take notice.
Citizens are urged to vote for their own beat interests. Those who oppose prohibitory and woman suffrage amendments are urged to avoid supporting the Republican ticket. The message frames voting as a defense of personal interests and courage.
Avex H Stevang the Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia was elected last week by a majority surpassing 50 000. Delaware also swung Democratic by the usual margin.
In Columbus last week Frank Crump held a $993 mortgage on David Newsom’s home. After a social drink, Newsom offered to go home naked if Crump would release the mortgage. They agreed and formed bonds for $100 each. Newsom rode naked to his home, returned to the saloon, dressed, and Crump canceled the mortgage.
A Democrat quoted Major Simpson saying he cared for one Republican and hoped others would be cheated. The Courier notes Republicans in the county share this view and demand defeat of the ring ticket at the polls. Major Simpson urged a stand against the entire slate.
Mr W P Grama denies sending whisky to a gentleman and says he meant a denial. George Elliott, Independent candidate for Treasurer, says he did not prompt such action. Walter Roberts offers a differing account, claiming the whisky was a joke and that Graham had no knowledge.
The piece argues men misled by anti-prohibition talk from Republican local press and candidates. It contends that once the amendment passes from Republican victory, anti-prohibition advocates cannot protect those harmed by its adoption.
The Courier recalls the Rev. James Lanham’s praised qualities but questions his role in a 131 ballot result from a 125 delegate Republican county convention. It urges the Courier to explain how Lanham led the convention and to address his candidacy for the Legislature.
The room once used by Mr. V. P. Kirk as a law office in the Masonic Temple is now the campaign headquarters for Democrats and Independents. It will be open every evening and friends of the Independent candidates are invited to visit and socialize with the tibys.
A call appears for names of Democrats in the county unreachable by the chairman through the WEEKLY Senate columns. The notice lists subscription rates of 25 cents until January 1883 and 50 cents until January 1884, with a $1.50 amount noted.
Task Star reports an interview with leading Republicans condemning the interruption of Judge Wilson's Volga meeting. A few days later the Courier printed a card from all but one of these figures denying the Star's published statements.
The Courier accuses the report of misrepresentations while asserting the editor did no wrong doing related to Sheriff Demaree. The piece contends that the sheriff's conduct was presented as fact and claims the Courier has not challenged these statements.
A nine year old boy named Jostatr Cowpen was fatally injured when struck by a locomotive. The boy was found under the engine’s wheels, with the back of his head entirely cut off, according to the first report of the incident.
Judge Wilson accuses Tue-Couriér of maligning Lanham during a convention of 125 delegates while noting Lanham announced a ballot of 131 votes, offering no explanation for the discrepancy.
Wut Linck lands a decisive victory over Major Simpson forcing Simpson to quit his aggressive tactics in the match. Linck dominates with precise strikes and strong defense, securing a clear win.
A Hobpbellism rebuke notes a 10 o'clock dispatch from 362 precincts with a Democratic lead around 10,000. Earlier, a dispatch from 700 precincts claimed a Statewide Democratic majority near 35,000.
The Star editor is rebuked for an unjust attack on J T Brashear Independent sheriff candidate. The piece defends Brashear praising his six years as Madison mayor noting impartiality courtesy and sound judgment with only one missed council meeting.
The Republican candidate for Clerk in Switzerland County is accused of taking half of 125 dollars from a publishing house to secure changes in school textbooks while serving as Superintendent. Hartford, editor of the Democrat, swore he paid the money, and Hart’s rebuttal criticizes Hartford as breaking a friendship.
The Courier defends Wilson amid criticism tied to the soldiers' tax fund. The paper’s stance appears strained as it questions whether it supported the Courier-Ring ticket both then and now, amid ongoing political tension.
Messrs. LAnnAm and Copeland, Republicans, toured the county hoping Hill and Whitsit the Independent candidates would join them to mobilize voters after drawing a blank path to draw out supporters.
The call asks voters to evaluate the characters of J. T. Brashear and W. S. Demaree before voting, urging careful consideration of their backgrounds and qualifications.
The Star reports on Monday a sharp confrontation involving Postmaster Fjinck, with editorials accusing him of missteps and demanding accountability from local postal leadership.
Lon Hoping increases investment by acquiring a one third stake in a successful Pueblo Colorado newspaper, strengthening his holding in the local press.
A vivid description of a public favor favorite periodical with edifying articles and illustrations. Highlights include Rev. De Witt Talmage on Christians fun, Rev. Dr. Speer on Senator Hill, and a piece on The City of Alexander the Great, plus serials, poems, home pulpit sermons, Sunday school notes, and gift samples. Price 25 cents a copy or 3 dollars a year postpaid. sample copy offered by sending 25 cents to Frank Leslie, Publisher, New York.
Prohibitory laws do not prevent drinking but raise taxes and crime. Prohibition shifts sales to illicit channels and harms moderate drinkers. Proponents cite Maine in 1855 and recent editorials warn enforcement failure in cities. Data from Massachusetts, Detroit, and various cities show higher arrests and costs under prohibition, with pauper taxes rising accordingly.
A report of Major Gordon’s Republican speech at the court house ends with a sharp audience split. The author criticizes the oration as repeating prior faults and cites accusations of corruption, blackmail plots, and temperance policy clashes. The piece quotes platform lines from various Indiana Republican and Democratic stances across years.
The Indianapolis Sentinel quotes a mass convention calling itself temperance Democrats denouncing the state party line on prohibition and constitutional enactment. It argues Republicans move toward seizure and destruction of private property, while Democrats defend liberty of conscience and oppose measures harming property and employment.
Frank James yields to Governor Crittenden at Jefferson City at 5 PM and will be moved to Jackson County custody. Officials express surprise as no surrender overtures were made. A letter from James to the governor offers surrender, noting the pistols he handed over and the governor as the only man to have touched them in twenty years.
Madison markets list prices for potatoes apples dried fruit chickens beans navy peas and timothy buckwheat. Hardware items include nails bar iron horse shoes coal and related goods with reported prices from local brokers and suppliers.
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