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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1891
Page
4
A long lettered column from The Herald discusses General Alger and Blaine forecasts, McKinley tax bills and wage trends, with critique of wage stagnation and wealth protection. It notes tax court actions, a cold wave, Queen Victoria's mattresses, and foreign policy questions about China and reciprocity.
The New York World interview with Danton W Voornzes quotes him praising Governor Gray as a strong presidential candidate. He cites executive talent, decisiveness, and steadfast loyalty, asserting a straight Democratic administration if Gray leads the White House.
The piece alleges a large Republican corruption fund in Ohio to support Governor McKinley and the Ohio Republican Committee. It claims $50,000 spent on opening at Niles plus rail fares, with travel committees squeezing Ohio and Pennsylvania voters. It warns Democrats to guard against schemes and have violators arrested.
In an uptown hotel rotunda the Mississippian, Georgian, and Texan boast of their states. The Georgian claims Mississippi grows the best cotton while Georgia ships top watermelons. The Texan proclaims Texas has the richest soil and crops but jokes only one watermelon exists, hauled by oxen to keep up with vines. The tale ends with a door cut in the melon.
A New Jersey man John Wilk watched his wife Martha Wilk plunge into the surf off the Hotel Allaire in Springfield Lake as she attempted suicide. The wife was pulled from the water unconscious and later revived. she vowed not to try again, while the husband agreed to watch her more closely.
A Health Journal article examines alum in baking powders, noting potential dyspepsia and constipation with long use. It explores individual susceptibility, toxic mixtures, and lists powders containing alum or ammonia from Scientific American and various manufacturers, highlighting safety concerns for consumers.
Cal Thomas seeks $10,000 damages from W H Harris Nickel Plate show in Owensboro Ky for being ejected August 20 1881. Evansville Courier notes Harris is busy with season ending plans but has Owensboro attorney handling case. Thomas refused to move from his seat in segregated section causing police removal while most white attendees remained. He was refunded admission.
The Empress of Australia and several European royals are described smoking publicly or in private rooms while various queens and nobles are depicted with cigarette cases and gold trays. The piece shifts to the case of Mrs Nancy McNally of New Albany whose daughter Nettie, once confined at home, is now released and reflecting on years of isolation and guardianship.
The article recalls Hindostan once a thriving 1820s manufacturing and trading post on White River, later depopulated by a cholera like epidemic and its county seat moving to Mt. Pleasant in 1828, leaving only cornfields where the town stood. It also mentions a personal note about using Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh.
Time card rules and through ticket rates for Pennsylvania Lines are described by E H Woon and E A Ford General Manager General Passenger Agents at 2100 Pittsburgh Penn a for the running of trains.
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