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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
6
The Madison Herald reports on political sentiment in New York and Illinois, critiques McKinley tariff effects, and comments on European affairs. It cites the Florida line of politics, piecing together opinions on reciprocity, tariff, and public spending. It references Spain flood damage and sugar taxation.
The Washington Post comments on tariff baits and English scarecrows used by Republicans. County Commissioners block Madison’s 5000 Madison Marine Railway appropriation, prompting calls for elected officials serving Madison and township interests. A September Form piece praises shipboard libraries and rural youth access to books.
Whittier poem reflects pardoning grace as the 137th Indiana Volunteers survivors form an organization in the sheriff's office. Officers named include President Capt. Jonathan Summers and Secretary John A. Zuck. A reunion with other Indiana regiments is planned for the coming year.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a sharp battle between Sherman and Foraker for the U S Senate seat in Ohio. It says Sherman faces a tough fight, with his conservative backers horrified by his tactics while Foraker is backed by the younger party workers.
A Chicago News reported a woman asking a young lawyer to seek damages after Eleazar was carried aloft by a balloon during a picnic. He clung on then fell onto a railroad track and was knocked into an open well nearby. She questions who bears liability the balloon operator the railroad or the well owner.
A Herald man recalls a West Main dry goods dealer riding a Madison street car last night. He changed a silver quarter into nickels and dropped each of the five nickels into the fare box during a chat with a friend. After a long talk with the driver he recovered his extra twenty cents.
The passage lists individuals Amelia Andra and Ma with numerous ailments. Amelia has pimples sores on head and a red nose while otherwise doing well. Andra suffers dyspepsia malaria gout and rheumatic issues with swollen legs. Ma experiences night sweats cough and persistent pain, with doctors unable to cure.
In New York on Sept 19 Secretary Rusk outlined steps toward lifting Great Britain’s ten day quarantine for U S cattle and unrestrained entry. He cited inspection laws boosting cattle prices by 18 to 19 dollars a head and reducing losses, while noting Canada’s similar system and German pork interdiction.
Professor Lee leads Bedoin College expedition to Labrador finds Montagnais people unknown to white men. First verified contact noted with measurements and records to be exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair. Balloon ascensions highlighted as a fair feature with Professor Northrop briefly indisposed.
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