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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

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Senator Chamberlain Pushes Direct Popular Election Plan

In a discussion on reform, Senator Chamberlain of Oregon proposes amending the Constitution to elect the President by direct popular vote. The piece notes regional resistance, especially in the South, and reflects on the political tensions between the North and South over expanding federal power and altering the Electoral College.

Pho Chamberlain Oregon Pan Mississippi Senate Tls Mmedhe Lewisclafien South Aioe Weeteral College Ib Ds

Debated Federal Control of Common Carriers

The piece discusses opposition to federal regulation of common carriers driven by states rights fears. It notes court rulings, especially Alabama, affirming limits on Interstate Commerce Commission powers and the possibility that ICC could be empowered only by Congress action. It mentions Republican platform calls for federal control regaining regulatory power.

Gaurdlic Congress Alabama Interstate Commerce Commission

Man with horse and buggy sells Stock Condition Powder

An advertisement offers a man over 30 with a horse and buggy for selling Stock Condition Powder in Clark County. Salary listed as $70 per month. Job location shown as 9 Industrial Building, Indianapolis Indiana. Advertisement date 12 6.

Clark County Indianapolis Indiana

Brotherhood Address at St Lukes Sermon on The Great Game of Life

At the monthly meeting of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip of St Lukes German Reformed Church last night Rev Arthur W Creeks of St Pauls Episcopalian Church spoke on The Great Game of Life. He compared baseball to life, noting teamwork, persistence, achievement, and faithfulness as keys to success. He urged members to pursue purpose, stick to their tasks, and strive to advance in the Brotherhood.

Brotherhood of Andrew & Philip of St. Lukes Grerman Arthur W. Creeks St. Pauls Poen Eaen Peetiuly Geinebe Wheal Oan Paris Reltigion God Tao

Brotherhood weighs forming church basketball team plan

The Brotherhood discussed creating a basketball team with First Presbyterian Church to play Tuesdays at the Armory. If 30 season tickets are pledged, the group will cover expenses beyond ticket revenue. Those interested will focus on organizing the effort.

First Presbyterian Church Wic P. Armory

Local Masons Headed to Indianapolis Meeting

Jeffersonville Masons including Chester C. Ferguson and others travel to Indianapolis to attend the Mystic Shriners gathering. John Gienger and John Best also went to Indianapolis yesterday. attendees plan to return home tomorrow morning.

Indianapolis John Kinzer Joho Do Snyder Fiehiing

Sellersburg Boy in Trouble Over Revolver Theft

William Boyer of Sellersburg is called to Indianapolis to aid his son Harry Boyer a 24 year old department store employee arrested on a revolver theft charge The son denies the theft.

William Boyer Sellersburg Indianapolis Harry Boyer

Local News Emphasis Prompts Page 4 5 Shuffle

The Star directs readers to examine pages four and five for heavy advertising shifts and local news of interest. Readers are urged to scan all pages daily to catch items that may be moved between sections.

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Four Boys Placed In Juvenile Court For Unprovoked Car Assault

Charles Jackson, a motorman for Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction, forced to flee his streetcar after an unprovoked attack. Clyde Purdy William Kellis Pitman Wellis and Edward Crabbe s, colored youths aged 12 to 15, pleaded guilty this morning and were sent to jail for disposition. All have prior trouble. court will decide further action.

Stonina Charles Jackson Ao Miotorman Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company Eafly Stree Jackson

Program Arranger Speaks At Admission Day Event

Celebration of Admission Day to be state wide will feature a program at the X of P Armory Monday night at 8. John Sehlafer directs with invocation by Rev. Henry Clip pinger Thode. The Stars and Stripes Forever played by Uiga School pupils under Prof. Alvin Voit. Captain Lewis C. Baird will deliver Early Days in Indiana. Miss Laila Cain reads. Wilmer P. Fox gives Address on Admission of State. Indiana chorus and audience sing America.

X. of P Armory Gelock Eaele John Sehlafer Henry C. Clippinger Sousa Uiga Alvin Voit Indiana Lewis C. Baird Laila Cain Wilmer PT. Fox Voit America

Jeffersonville to observe State Centennial with city bell, whistle noise

Mayor Ernest W. Rauth endorsed a statewide plan to sound whistles and ring bells at 6:00 am next Monday for several minutes to mark Indiana's 100th anniversary. The action aligns with other cities and notes December 11 as the centennial entry date.

State Centennial Commission Ernest W. Rauth Jeffersonville Hoosier

Magistrate Coward Charged Under Matrimonial Ordinance Dismissed

Magistrate Thomas Coward faced a charge for violating the city matrimonial ordinance after allegedly offering marriage services to a couple. The case, the first against a magistrate, was dismissed by Mayor Ernest W. Raulch, amid fines levied on others for soliciting couples and questions about constitutional rights.

Thomas Coward Jonas Co Toward Wihkele Ernest W. Raulch Coward Clyde Dobson Edmenson County Isabelle Bohannon Highland Park Wid Law World

New Officer Arrives at Jeffersonville Depot

Capt Edward No Macon arrives in Jeffersonville as assistant to the Depot Quartermaster. His arrival prompts shifts in staff, with Capt Rufus B Clark taking property duties and Capt Wylie King handling transportation. Major Theodore L Hacker, departing for Knoxville then Isthmus of Panama, bids associates farewell after 18 months at the depot.

Edward No Macon Jeffersonville Washington Macon Government Winthrop Woodwits Rufus B. Clark Wylie Panama Hacker Knoxville

Dream Theater Hosts Psychic Medium Madam Eske Tonight

Patrons urged to visit the Dream Theater to consult Madam Eske a noted psychic medium offering telepathy tonight and tomorrow She will answer questions on business finances domestic matters love and health A Thomas H Ince production Lieutenant Danny U S A is shown with a Fine Arts feature The Papers

Eske Thomas H. Ince Danny U. S. A

Amelia Stallings Wins Judgment Against City Doles

Amelia Stallings is awarded 1650 dollars in a judgment against the City Doles of New Albany. The ruling records the claimant and the municipality as the involved parties and notes the payment amount.

Sale Of Seals Satisfactory In Jeffersonville

The Red Cross Christmas Seals sale in Jeffersonville, led by Miss Sue May Whiteside and chaired by several, progresses well. Ten thousand more stamps arrived from the Anti Tuberculosis Society in Indianapolis, bringing the total to 40 009 for the city. Merchants have pledged support, with Miss Mars Chippinger coordinating efforts among them and requests for more stamps noted. Mrs Wilmer TY Fox oversees seals with lawyers and physicians, Miss Jennie Tagerart appointed.

Red Cross Jeffersonville Sue May Whiteside Ceveral Miss Whiteside Anti-Tuberculosis Society Indianapolis Miss Mars Chippinger Wilmer TY. Fox Jennie Tagerart

Visiting Week Programs At Local High School

Visiting Week opens as all schools welcome the public. A parade of speakers includes Attorney J J Taggart on Education and Character, H A Stevens on Education and Agriculture, H A Buerk on The Day's Work, and Major David C Peyton on Education and Industrial Efficiency. Visitors urged to tour Manual Training Drawing and Domestic Science departments.

J. J. Taggart H. A. Stevens H. A. Buerk New Albany O. S. Reid Louisville Public David C. Peyton Indiana

Multiple court actions and estate matters headlined in New Albany case list

A chaotic docket from Jeffersonville and New Albany covers verdicts and judgments in personal injury and administrative cases. It notes a $5,000 damages verdict for Mrs Stallings against the City of New Albany, plus funds distributed to five children of James Mukk Ried and details of various estate administrations and railroad-related suits.

Aroelia Stallings New Albany SP Osel I Dav Edward €. Bennet Lautisville Pdtaga Traction St Ane Tein Mandan Florence Clousech Henry Mull Dora Bufeanain Grace Wentieds Fire Atul Henrietta Weir Pravanian Weir Arden Township Sellersburg Bank James Civeer Plaimuf Pitttsbore Cincinnati, Chicaso and SE Louis Railroad Company Staton Ab. Jeger George A. Scheer Jeffersonville Eliza Tautz Oscar EF. Luiz James W. Porcube George Gaither Louisville & Nashville Railroad Clark Circuit Court Anders Rasmussen Willard Wooodruft Board of Commissioners of Fleyd County Glark Coleet Mattiekk. Crim Arra Crim

Rev Cartmell Returns From Washington County Meeting

The Rev. T. H. Cartmell, pastor of Trimannuel Baptist Church, has returned from Washington County where he led a highly successful revival. On Sunday night he will lecture on temperance.

T. H. Carter Trimannuel Baptist Washington County Carmell

Poultry Show Opens in Charlestown at Spriesterbach Hardware

The annual Clark County Poultry Show opened yesterday at Spriesterbach Brothers hardware store in Charlestown. The event drew little public interest and will run until tomorrow, when prizes will be awarded.

Clark County Charlestown Spriesterbach Brothers Hardware

Proposed Rural School Bill Sponsored in Assembly

A rural school bill gains sponsorship in the Assembly. The measure would reopen and fund old school sites, raise salaries for teachers, and set licensing standards for all teacher classes. Stakeholders including superintendents and boards advocate for higher pay and improved education access.

House of Indianapedis Xesterias Sehinoi Sotein Peranan Tore Pheid

Wanted salesmen acquaint with tende in Clark County

Advertisement from Stetson OH Co Cleveland Ohio seeking salesmen in Clark County. Promises fine opportunity to build a permanent profitable business and earnings potential about 1250 per month. Adv appears in December 7 issue.

Tende Clark County Stetson OH Co Cleveland Ohio

Singer Sewing Machine Ad Highlights 1206y Model

An old advertisement promotes a Singer Sewing Machine 1206y from Singer Sewing Machine Company at 419 Spring Street as a potential Christmas gift. It emphasizes the device as a practical present for the season.

Singer Sewing Singer Sewing Machine Co Spring St Adv Chine

Amalgamated Oil Co stock offer on ground floor units

Ground floor offer from Amalgamated Oil Co in Oklahoma City. 60 million dollar company with 100 percent dividends claimed. production starting now. Stock advertised at 1 cent per share with par value SI, $10 buys 41 000 shares. Advertisement ran November 25.

BLY Amalgamated Oil Co Colcord Oklahoma City Okla

Saturday Special Sale Prices at Pfau Ark

In an advertisement for the Star issue Pfau promotes a Saturday Special Sale with home necessities priced well below prewar levels. The promotion urges readers to read the ad and take advantage of bargains offered during the limited sale.

W. C. Pfau Ark Pere The Star

Christmas Store Ad Teases Gift Ideas for Him

A misread ad fragment invites readers to shop Mosers on page 8 for quality gifts for him. It urges readers to pick suitable items, promising value and Moeser’s guarantee, and pushes quick procurement for holiday needs.

Motter Euarantes

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