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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
2
Washington dispatch details Secretary Redfield's annual report praising unprecedented U S foreign trade growth. It notes reduced indebtedness, loaned abroad totals, and the need to maintain export trade to protect the gold reserve while addressing safety and regulatory issues for excursion steamers and motorboats.
Lloyd's report says three steamers named Joongdaer J, The Jouttish Steam sidge Sigobh UTites, and the British Steginshipe Arriston were sunk within the past 24 hours. The vessels S828 tots Conch 5 629 tons and Tantiedd are listed among losses.
Reuters dispatch from Deigograd and Jassy reports German forces advancing in Roumania. The Russky Invalid warns winter positions between the lower Danube and the Carpathians could let the enemy resupply for months and threaten Salonika. A German commander and king Ferdinand’s brother generals promise punishment to Roumanian treachery.
About 60 000 garment workers in New York City are expected to strike within days as talks between the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and manufacturers fail. Contractors refuse wage increases, risking a large walkout that union leaders blame on the speed up in shops reducing hours worked per shift.
Finderne Mutual Fayne Valdessa a junior yearling Holstein bull consigned by Bernhard Meyer Finderne New Jersey sold for 21500 dollars at the sixth Pacific international livestock show. Buyer is John von Herberg Kent Washington owner of about ninety purebred Holsteins.
A governor ordered study reveals 9,484 mental defectives in Indiana institutions and widespread care gaps. The report estimates 20,000 feeble minded, 6,000 under state custodial care, with 1,350 currently served, and calls for immediate expansion of facilities and scientific oversight.
An overseas dispatch says a war council was held at the German high command with participants including Emperor William II, Emperor Charles, Field Marshals von Hindenburg and Conrad von Hoetzendorf of Austria Hungary.
Boston authorities report Joe Welling defeated Phil Bloom in a 16 round bout at Newaven. Welling secured victory on points as the crowd watched the Boston arena fight.
At Indiana Pawnship Trustees meeting in Chicago, trustees condemn a state plan shifting rural school control to township units and threaten legislative action. They oppose removing school management from township trustees while calling for higher trustee salaries due to heavy duties.
Mahlon W. Marshall seventy eight year old former postmaster was thrown by a large roaming dog on a sidewalk in Trockville suffering a broken shoulder and serious internal injuries.
Governor Ralston granted parole to William A. Campbell of Starke County who is serving a sentence at the Jeffersonville reformatory for embezzlement.
Thomas Taggart filed a campaign expenses statement showing 5045.19 spent with no contributions. largest item 1500 for printing and 1400 to the Democratic state committee, plus a note endorsement of 2500. Republican candidates in districts nine and five report various spends and contributions. Socialist treasurer Frank Deutschley shows 375.16 contributions and expenses.
Henry A. Roberts announces several staff appointments effective January 1. CLEL Thomas is named superintendent of the state free employment bureau in the statehouse basement. S. P. Axtell becomes secretary, Glenn B. Cranor is second clerk, Tadna Gardner is stenographer, and Mrs Aldine Taggart of Knox is insulator.
New incorporations are announced for South Bend Current Control Company in South Bend with capital of 10000. directors include D. I. E. Wescott C. A. Zwergel and Harvey Koontz. Phoenix Lumber Company of Indianapolis shows capital of 50000 with five directors listed, including W. Schroeder M. G. Green and H. Ss. French. Daniels & Pickering of Middletown dissolves, and O'Brien Varnish Company of South Bend increases capital from 20000 to 420002.
The Evansville municipal market opened despite mayoral ban, with John Wallenmeyer as city sealer presiding. A truck of 600 bushels of potatoes arrived from Chicago and sold at $1.40 per bushel, while retailers asked up to $1.80 per bushel. Sacks of Vy bushels sold for $8.50 per sack. dealers quoted $5 to $5.50 per sack for the same amount. Additional cars were expected to arrive.
In Muncie coal dealers attack Mayor Bunel’s bid to lower coal prices by a municipal yard. They cancel newspaper advertising tied to his effort and threaten further moves while Bunel claims to have disposed of surplus city goods.
The Third Indiana Regiment returns from Texas after five decades of service. Crowds cheer as guardsmen march into Fort Harrison while U.S. Army officers begin postreturn checks. Families greet the veterans amid waving arms and chants.
Indianapolis reports the executive committee of the Indiana Dry Federation will commence its legislative fight immediately. Weekly meetings will be held for an indefinite period and federation members will organize in all parts of the state. The Antisaloon League will not join the federation.
Twenty Pike county citizens petitioned U S District Attorney Stack for a grand jury probe of alleged vote fraud. A recount found 50 ballots mutilated and 50 ballots marked with both Republican and Progressive crosses though only four straight Progressive votes were cast.
A man named Cosgrove suffered a glass eye explosion while dining at a North Vernon restaurant due to heat. He was rendered unconscious for several minutes but later recovered.
Knightstown reports Rev. AL O. Jarvis former Christian church pastor has accepted a call to the Methodist church at Fairview Park near Clinton and joined the Northwest Indiana conference.
Louis Lang, jilted by Stella Ferguson, called at her home and threatened to kill her before consuming acid to end his life in Mooresville. Local authorities report the tragedy resulting from the broken engagement.
Cecil Ross of Royal Center was accidentally shot by Otto Wherson while Wherson examined a pun. Doctors fear an amputation of part of Ross leg may be required.
Chad Monnett, fifteen, suffered a lacerated and mashed left hand when it was caught in a sanding machine at a Greencastle kitchen cabinet factory.
Charles Farr a twenty year old man in Hagerstown ate hog lights and became poisoned. He suffered convulsions for many hours but is expected to recover.
French Township in Adnais county approved alcohol sales by a 98 to 45 vote on Tuesday. Officials say the measure will adjust licensing and taxation for local merchants and services.
Sir John Jellicoe, newly honored with the British Order of Merit, recalls a cold Scottish train journey. In a packed compartment two Scotsmen share a flask when the ticket collector signals a stop. The Scotsman offers a nip and Jellicoe pays with a ticket while noting the chilly mood.
Peter Tatollette and James Burtch were fined $100 and costs each and sentenced to 90 days in the penal form after being found guilty in a mayor's court of petit larceny for stealing and selling corn.
Alexandria hosts Tuberculosis Week with a large seagle crowd. Health officials from Indianapolis addressed church pulpits and spoke at the high school.
Bee sting treatment advised rub off sting rather than pull with nails to avoid injecting more venom. Apply ammonia to the wound for immediate relief.
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