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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
1
In Rochester and Steuben papers the GOP criticizes Democratic power for economic woes. They argue business declines, revenue losses, and higher taxes to fund public jobs. A 1914 presidential-year scenario is floated, claiming 834 to 203 electoral votes favor Republicans.
In the Danville Republican view the public would decide differently at the ballot box than the Marion county judge who tried the Democratic solons, had an agreed statement of facts guided the trial.
The text predicts a rapid rise of Republican strength in Indiana, claiming the opposition will melt away by election day. It urges people to endure current ills with patience, hoping for a welcome change within two years.
Seymour Republicans decry Democratic domination by the political machine in Indiana. They warn the 1913 legislature will be influenced by machine leutenants, despite promises of economy, and say leaders cannot escape becoming part of the machine.
Terre Haute Indiana residents discuss the weekend arrests of 90 Vigo County men for alleged federal offenses. Mayor Roberts is jailed in Marion County with city duties temporarily held by E B Talbott. Some chatter hints at possible efforts to secure mayoral release in Indianapolis.
Denver December 28 The gradual withdrawal of Federal troops from the Colorado coal fields where they have been on strike duty since last April will begin this week according to officials.
Mayor Ernest W. Rauth refused to recognize the council’s action abolishing the street commissioner post held by Fred Knapp. The council vetoed and overridden a mayoral veto on the abolition, sparking a power clash over appointments and control of city offices amid ongoing factional strife.
William J. Wyatt, born July 24 1875 in Jeffersonville, died after a brief illness at his parents home. He was survived by six sisters and three brothers and was a member of St Paul’s Episcopal church and Kwasind Tribe No 268. Funeral services were held at St Paul’s Episcopal church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev A Q Bailey officiating.
The Tennessee, with Turkish approval and at the request of American Ambassador Morgenthau, is moving about 500 refugees of various nationalities from Jaffa in Syria to Alexandria. Captain Decker reported the departure, noting passage was granted after consular requests and Turkish permission. No full information was received from Captains Decker or Oman regarding an alleged warning of bombardment of Tripoli.
Miss Helen M Hoover wed Ira O Miller Saturday at the Hoover residence 731 East Chestnut Fayetteville Ark The Rev W H Wylie officiated a small ceremony with relatives and friends A wedding supper followed and the couple will move to Fayetteville after brief trip to Louisville and Little Rock downsizing the report to key facts and names.
Citizens decry the Street Commissioner removal as penny wise folly. The council votes to retire Knapp for an inexperienced successor, claiming economy while praising the long serving head's capable, efficient service amid partisan politics and factional dispute.
Walter Branch died in the Indiana Reformatory on Christmas Eve while using the alias James A. Grant. Funeral services were conducted at E. M Coots and sons chapel this morning, with interment in Eastern cemetery. The wife of Rev J R Kaly, a colored woman, died at 818 Indiana avenue. her husband serves as a Methodist minister.
Alpha Kappa Chapter of Tri Kappa expresses gratitude to all who helped make the Christmas Tree a success. Anna C Nahstoll, president.
London reports the initiative in military operations appears to rest with the armen. Aerial raids across the channel hit the lower Thames Frielburn Nancy Metz and Sowheczew Russian Poland and the German base at Cuxhaven. Berlin claims no effect while Hamburg says some damage occurred though heavy fog hindered plans.
Miss Mabel McCarthy a deputy in the office of Curtis W Ballard Clerk of the Clark Circuit Court has started work on the February term docket. The term opens as law directs on the second Monday in February.
A missionary band of 27 children aged 9 to 16 was formed at Rev. F. E. Lahr and wife’s Walnut street home. Officers include Grace Reichie president and Helen Gintner vice president. Mrs Lahr will lead with Mrs George Benner assisting. members train for future missionary work and may join the senior society when eligible.
Postmaster General Burleson and the President approve Rep Cox recommendation of James B. James for Charles Town postmaster. James, a furniture dealer and undertaker, is expected to be sent to the Senate soon. He will replace Joseph Morrow whose term runs for some time. the office pays $1,700 annually.
William Deuser of Charlestown township raised a hog weighing 715 pounds likely one of the largest in the township. Unable to scald it in a workable tank he abandoned home killing and sold the animal to Joseph Peyton, a stock buyer, who shipped it to Indianapolis.
A petition circulating in Charlestown protests against a naval battle exhibition with Japan, arguing it could create unfriendly sentiment. The petition is held by William L. Basners, former deputy warden of the State Prison, visiting Charlestown from Libourne Missouri.
Benjamin F. Amick a prominent farmer of the New Market neighborhood near Otisco is seriously ill with Brights disease at sixty four. County Commissioner Oliver Crone shows improvement at his Carr township home after an attack of acute indigestion on Christmas Day and had been in a serious condition.
Mrs Catherine Grayson wife of road contractor Robert Grayson was shot in the arm Saturday near her west city home on Grave road. She heard the shot but saw no one and no bullet was recovered. Police think local boys fired the shot. She is sister of Geo C. Kopp attorney and former Clark Circuit Court prosecuting attorney.
Reports from the Eastern and Western fronts indicate stalled Allied momentum with Von Hindenburg halting the German advance near the Vistula. Austrian forces face checks along the Galician Carpathians while French troops show limited gains not matching earlier pace. British observers say German attempts to restore the weakened line largely failed.
Reports from Berlin Vienna and Petrograd say German forces reinforced retook Miawa north of the Vistula while southern Polish fronts see heavy fighting. Austrian positions on the Galician Carpathians yield ground as Russian forces pursue toward the mountains taking thousands of prisoners.
A special city council session will run from 10 a m to 5 p m on Tuesday to hear remonstrances about a sewer project in the northern part of the city. Citizens may present objections and concerns during the hearing.
Delays in preparing the transcript for a venue change to New Albany keep James Brammel in county jail. The accused may be transferred this week as the case proceeds against him on murder charges.
Funeral services for Cleda Frances Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Fisher were held this afternoon at 1 30 o clock with Rev Fred R Davies of Charlestown officiating. She died Saturday near Olemphis.
County Highway Superintendent Claude V Allhands prepares a year end report for County Treasurer John Scott. It will detail expenditures roads repaired materials purchased and other repair matters from the current year.
William Carter, colored and known as Rusty, was arrested on a charge of assault and battery in a police court proceeding. The report notes the defendant is identified by nickname and color.
Ice in the river has left a notable fund in flux and the ferry City of Jeffersonville is making irregular trips. Officials fear continued ice buildup may force the service to cease, while coal landings expect no trouble unless the ice thickens further.
The rural roads in Park County hindered marketing of Christmas birds causing farmers to fail in selling a large number of turkeys.
Forecasts for the twenty four hours ending at seven p m. Tuesday indicate unsettled conditions. Winds shift and temperatures may vary with brief showers likely in the evening and isolated thunderstorms possible overnight.
English and French aviators report successful strikes on German bases at Metz and Brussels. Frescaty hangars and Metz railway station bombed, St. Private barracks hit, Brussels airship shed damaged, Norman hangar burned. Zeppellin sighting rumored near Nieuport, reportedly shot down.
Magistrate Thomas Coward officiated the marriage of Elmer Chandler a farmer from Scott County and M eslint Wetson native of Clark County in an eight city area ceremony.
A marriage license notice appears from the city registrar listing an applicant and date. The fragment notes a marriage filing and seeks verification of eligibility under local civil requirements.
French aeroplanes bombed the German base and fortress of Metz in reprisal for the Zeppelin raid on Nancy. The German attack on Nancy dropped a dozen bombs but the French claim it lacked military justification.
In the Lorraine border region Metz is the central depot for German supplies to southern France. Its defenses are reinforced with strong permanent works, additional fortifications, and abundant searchlights and anti air craft guns at all vantage points.
French aeroplanes launched from the base behind the lines and moved east toward Metz. They crossed the Mosele front and pressed toward the western forts, then bombed as German guns opened fire from the ground and hangars. The French pilots showed skill and daring in descending to lower altitudes for better accuracy.
French aviators bombed hangar areas and key railway stations near troops entraining for the front, then swung south toward France pursued by German planes. They later attacked barracks at St Private before turning toward home as British naval air forces raided Cuxhaven with mixed results.
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