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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
1
Premier Lloyd George announced in the Commons that martial law will be proclaimed in disturbed Irish districts. Those bearing arms face the death penalty. authorities will treat armed rebels as enemies of the state while pursuing peace efforts.
Clark County commissioners invite sealed proposals to grade drain and macadam pave about 7165 feet of Home G. Stacy road in Utica township Jeffersonville will open bids January 3 92 at 1 am plans specs in county auditor’s office bond equal to double bid price required noncollusion affidavit and right to reject any or all bids noted completion time to be agreed upon
Fragmentary quotation from the President attributed to Linenin appears nonsensical. The text contains garbled phrases about right being on a path and wrong on the other, with indecipherable references to a man out of work and positions on a mast.
The president's message advocates a loan to Armenia and private railroads as public loot, argues for budget reform, tariffs to protect industry, and rural improvement. It questions the stability of Russia and the Philippines, urges sympathy for disabled servicemen, and contrasts public funds with private profits under this administration.
The speaker urges democracy at home by freeing political prisoners like Debs and others jailed for expressing opinions, arguing that European nations have already acted to liberate dissenters. The call emphasizes speech rights and national progress in contrasting with abroad.
The government projects a defense outlay near fourteen hundred million dollars for the coming year, implying continuation of wartime spending levels despite assertions that the war has ended.
After the board of commissioners let the contract to a successful bidder the notice is given by order of the Clark county Board of Commissioners. Thomas L. Stoner, Auditor. Adv. 20, Dec. 10-17-24.
Charles A. Alben known as Benny dies at his home 138 Indiana Avenue after a long life in Jeffersonville. He worked at Howard's shipyards and was born in St Louis. He married Mary Adolf on June 30 1898 and leaves seven daughters and two foster sisters. Funeral at St Luke's Church with interment at Eastern Cemetery.
The Leep Motor Company advertises day and night service for all automobile makes. It highlights tire vulcanizing tubes and accessories and urges frequent inspections as a big saving. Leep Motor Co promises the best service with two modern equipments.
In a critique of policy, the speaker argues that current military spending during peacetime equals about three times the total government outlay from years past, questioning the level of militarism. The remark highlights priorities in defense funding versus overall government spending.
Sailendra Nath Ghose argues for a fifty million man force to win India’s freedom with British help. the reply says such a large Indian army cannot defeat Britain. It would require a larger force to best the British Empire.
The passage argues that delaying independence would reveal better conditions than under British rule, recalling widows burned and young girls sold into marriage. It suggests Indians resist British control when faced with exploitation, noting the hardship of fighting on a diet of water and vegetables and the contrast with wolves and sheep.
Article argues that some clothing makers break with unions by cutting output up to fifty percent. It says unions that restrict output should be opposed and defines a fair day’s work. It condemns open shop rhetoric as harmful to workers and employers alike.
Indianapolis December 10 The public service commission plans a January 4 clean slate with most cases disposed of and about a hundred mine cases and year end filings left hanging. Since May 1 1917 the commission reduced pendings from 634 to 441 by next January 1, with traction rate filings and utility relief petitions among remaining actions.
Clark County issues sealed proposals for 1.38 miles of paved road in the W. W. Smith route. Bids due by 10 o clock a m on the specified date with performance and payment bonds required. Noncollusion affidavit must accompany each bid. notes appear in the Adv. edition dated December 10 17 24.
Judge Fortune granted a divorce to Arthur Francisco from his wife Francisco on cruel treatment grounds. The complaint was reinstated after an earlier dismissal. The couple married in May 1902 and separated in 1919. Custody of three children awarded to the father. a fourth son, age 12, is at Indiana Boy's School in Plainfield.
With thirteen days left before Christmas, Jeffersonville merchants push early shopping. They report strong demand for gift items and expect peak sales within days as they urge shoppers not to delay. Thousands are already heeding the advice.
In Jeffersonville no drop in coal prices has occurred. West Kentucky mine runs hover around 1050 per ton while Eastern Kentucky prices are higher. Dealers note indirect delivery charges raise the cost and expect adjustments only if operators lower prices soon.
Mrs Eliza Ashton of Utica Township suffered a left side stroke and remains in serious condition. She marked her 80th birthday on November 28 at her daughter Mrs W W Swartyns home in the city.
Mr and Mrs George Nathan relocate from Voigt fldt or Maple street to Mayfield ham at the corner of Chestnut and Wal streets.
The advertisement proclaims Chas. L. Combs Laundry offers the best lime-free cleaning for shirts collars and underwear. It promises careful cleaning and pressing with master service at the best price.
Harry R. Smith 42 of Silver Creek Township died Wednesday from injuries suffered September 13 after a horse encounter with a Scott County driven auto near Sellersburg on the way to the Kentucky State Fair. He was buried in Kentucky. survived by a wife Lucy Coleman, one son and six daughters, and three Ekron brothers.
The Woman's Club met yesterday Lernoon with Mrs. CG L A John nn. The last section led a lesson at the close with light refreshments. Members present included Mesdames Ed Taggart Lewis Kdler Rose Allen H E Heaton Whiteside Chas Eaken Geo lark J M Hutchinson and Miss E Coleman and J H Duffy of Ouisville.
President Wilson called for immediate American aid to famine stricken China. He urged a prompt and generous response from the people, emphasizing duty to fellow nations amid distress.
State of Indiana Clark County announces sealed proposals to grade drain and pave with Macadam a 10 642 foot road in Charlestown township to be known as the John E Long road. Bids open January 3 1921 at 10 a m. Miss Irma Cook returns to Indianapolis after visiting Miss Anna Dutter.
Five precincts were counted today as the Clark County commissioners court adjourned until Tuesday. The second week of the Benet versus Lentz contest continues with slow progress as court sessions occurred three days this week and an adjournment was taken Tuesday.
Board of commissioners will award the contract for the project to the lowest responsible bid after affidavit of non collusion. Failure to enter into contract by the awarded bidder or his agent may result in rejection and reopening of bids.
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