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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1892
Page
1
Charley C King advertises high class photographic work offering Paris, Newport, cabinet, boudoir, and diamond panels in various sizes. Ground floor studio promises prompt delivery of refined portraits and artistic images.
I W H Matthews Clerk certifies on October 13 1892 election will vote for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and other state and county officers on November 8 1892 including judges clerks treasurers sheriffs coroners surveyors assessors and commissioners with seals and attestations from Madison and Jefferson County officials October 13 1892 and October 20 witness by Sheriff John Hoagland.
The piece notes voters may stamp a straight Democratic ticket in the square around the rooster or mix ticket by personal choice. It predicts Democrats are likely to eliminate Republicans this year as the election mood shifts. The Supreme Court by Chief Justice Fuller upholds Michigan Miner law for electors by congressional district, potentially adding six electoral votes for Democrats in Michigan.
Secretary Foerer acknowledges limited Treasury funds needing tighter scrutiny. Critics reference Republican spending and tariff positions, noting past presidents Grant and Arthur favored moderate or free raw materials, while Secretaries Folger and McCulloch pushed tariff reductions.
Chauncey M. Depew extols General William T. Sherman as a paragon of force and courage and Grover Cleveland as a typical American. He lauds Cleveland’s rise from Buffalo lawyer to mayor and President, highlighting integrity and fiscal administration. Depew also notes his own nomination of Harrison at Minneapolis.
Gen Daniel E H Sickles spoke at the Utica Opera House praising President Cleveland for his pension record. He denied vetoing pension bills and called for Republicans to acknowledge the administration's pension disbursements and private bills, citing totals of 192,070 approved claims and $284,738,000 in pension disbursements under Cleveland.
In Milnesville and Latimer on Sunday a clash between Hungarian and Italian workers led to one Italian dead and three others fatally wounded, with many more injured. Names include Pliutarke and Antonio Marks, while Hungarians John Ferrier George Ferrier and Mike Brennan were wounded. Officials fear at least four dead.
State Food and Dairy Commissioner McNeal reports Dayton convictions for adulterated Sun Rise Coffee and Blue Label Coffee. John K. McIntire and C F Harley fined, plus Michael Donovan J G Millen and John Hillmer for oleomargarine use. Williams Bros. and Charbonneau case upholds law prohibiting artificial coloring in vinegar.
The steamship Bokhara was totally wrecked after striking Sand Island in the Pescadores group in the Chinese sea. A fierce gale quenched the fires and the ship sank with the commander and many officers and crew lost. only twenty three were saved. Survivors expected in Hong Kong today.
In Cleveland Emma Wilson died after a man threw a lit lamp during a quarrel, her dress catching fire and igniting surroundings. Donahue was badly burned trying to extinguish flames. In Mechanicsburg Abner Stanley committed suicide with a shotgun after a dispute with his son. In Upper Sanpusky a horse accident killed James Gordon. City of Mexico reports organized charity delivering corn and beans to starving Mexicans.
A Buenos Aires cable reports suspicion that the crew of the Hulk of Rosario aided powder thieves used for a revolution. It notes a government plan to disarm navy officers for economy, a rift between President Pena and General Roca, rising radical clubs, and a governor accused of obtaining 490,000 pesos by false telegrams with plans to prosecute him and ex-finance minister Hansen.
Yuck Chow, Chinese Six Companies representative, accuses Mr. White of bias in Chicago exhibit planning and says Chinese merchants will control the nation's exhibit if approved. He is in talks with Secretary Foster and vows only China trade curios will appear if White’s plan stands. Blaine May Write Letter on Political Situation in Washington News.
In Hillsboro Ohio on Sunday night a fire at J. M. Boyd & Company's flouring mill and warehouse near the depot consumed the mill, 15 000 bushels of wheat and nearby buildings. Firefighters faced a water shortage as the blaze caused about 80 000 dollars in damage with only 30 000 dollars insured on the mill.
In Chicago on Saturday a neighbor set fire to rubbish in the White yard. The child, Thomas White, wandered to the blaze and his clothing ignited. Relatives extinguished the flames, but he died hours later from burn injuries.
Huntington West Virginia October 17 two sisters of Allen Harrison who killed a girl and was sentenced to die petition the governor to commute the sentence to life imprisonment Many signatures have been gathered but many refuse If clemency is not granted Harrison will be hanged November 22 marking Cabell county's first legal execution
The Postoffice Department needs more room for its Chicago exhibit. Third Assistant Postmaster General Hazen left for Chicago to secure additional facilities and to attend the opening ceremonies.
Charles Wis mar, 72, committed suicide in his outhouse in Ithaca New York by a revolver shot to the head. Despondency and illness are cited as possible causes. In Danbury Connecticut, robbers stole six golden chalices and other church valuables valued at $3,000 from the Roman Catholic church on Sunday.
A fake dispatch allegedly from Grand Chief Ramsey provoked about 900 operators to abandon posts on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The walkout halted all trains until the hoax was debunked and workers returned after a late message disavowed the order.
News from Oct 18 reports two special trains departing New York for Chicago. The first carries regular passengers including Count Arco of Berha to the Columbian celebration, the second consists of palace cars with Vice President Morton ex President Hayes and others, plus Governor Flower and staff. The presidential train features engine No 003, noted as the largest and fastest. Washington also sends cabinet members and Supreme Court justices to attend the fair’s dedication, with diplomatic aides and press club leaders joining the journey.
Port Jervis New York October 18 three unknown tramps assaulted Ephraim Shay a milkman from Sussex New Jersey and robbed him of 200 dollars. A crowd gathered at The Racing Bee street scene. The tramps were chased to a Delaware River island in Pennsylvania where one was shot dead and the others wounded before swimming away.
In Dixon Kentucky on Thursday night Edward Heron accosted John Winston and mortally wounded him. Heron tried to flee and was shot during the arrest attempt. He died Sunday morning. The men had earlier quarreled over a miscommunication between their brothers.
The Cincinnati presbytery met at First Presbyterian Church and preferred charges against Professor H. P. Smith of Lane Seminary for teaching heretical doctrines. The trial was scheduled for Monday November 14.
Ex President Cleveland will not attend the Columbian exposition dedication. He cites political considerations and reasons connected to his sick wife, saying he cannot travel as a former president or appear to mount a political campaign. The letter to Edward Culp, secretary, explains his decision and hopes for understanding.
An OS event recounts Edward Dougherty killed by a 138 foot fall at the world’s fair building in Chicago. His family cannot pay $110 undertaker fee plus express charges, keeping the body at Adams Express in PirresuraG awaiting funds for release. Police and contractors seek relief.
Edward Henry of Greenville was whipped by masked men who dragged him from his house into the street tied him to a post and gave twelve lashes for neglecting his wife and children. He vowed to be more attentive to their needs.
Dennis McCue died from injuries after a friendly sidewalk wrestling match with Deniel near Cambridge and Harding streets. He was thrown and his head struck a wagon wheel. McDonald was arrested but released when death was ruled accidental.
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