13 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
1
James E. Watson contrasts prewar prosperity with post Underwood tariff troubles in Indianapolis remarks. He argues tariffs caused a drastic decline in trade balances, factory closures and unemployment, blaming President Wilson and warning of long lasting economic hardship.
The steamer Washington sunk during Trebizond bombardment by a Russian fleet raises State Department questions. Greek registry crew all Greek, with possible Greek or Maine-charter implications. In Britain, the Torquay towed to Scarborough in a sinking state after mine or torpedo hit. one dead, two injured.
The Apollos, Cincinnati natives, defeated Christ Church of Cincinnati 43 to 30 before a large Jeffersonville crowd at the K of P Armory. Jansing Seitz and J Gilmore starred for the Apollos while Christ Church struggled to find the basket, with J Mahl and Voit among the visitors’ better performers. The victory follows a string of strong showings by the Apollos against Ohio Valley teams. The next game pits the Apollos against the Evansville Y M C A squad Friday night at the armory.
Last year the Apollos lost 55 to 26 to Christ Church. Ciney’s team had only one loss in fourteen games prior to last night. A Cincinnati Enquirer representative called the crowd at the armory the largest of the season. The Christ Church squad played in Lexington Frankfort and other cities. The Hot Rocks defeated Broadway Stars 37 to 7 in the preliminary game.
A small coin purse found at the Armory Tuesday night is awaiting the owner. Apply to this office to claim the item with identification.
The article argues that President Wilson used the August 1914 balance of trade deficit to justify a war tax, blaming the European war’s onset for revenue needs. It contends the broader 1912-1914 figures show no prior need, and claims the war provided a political boost to Democrats.
A mass meeting for boys features a dress demonstration by Dr Kellogg with other program items announced to attendees.
Announcement urges boys to attend Sunday School to obtain tickets for a no Bre Mass Meeting at Wall Street M. BE. Church Sunday afternoon with a program by Dr. Kellogg of Louisville. Tickets admit boys over 10 for entry to the church capacity crowd.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching 10 30 a m subject one of the signs of the last days Joyful workers meeting 6 30 p m preaching 7 20 p m subject pastor s mission to earth Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7 30 Cottage prayer Friday evening Public invited to attend and worship.
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 80 subjects THE FAITH THAT CONQUERS and THE young MAN. Evening service at 7 80 and readings by Ohio Falls young ladies on their idea of a modern young man.
In the morning the Rev. M. F armen of the Third Christian iseh of Louisville will preach at the pulpit. At night the star will lecture on the romance of a growing movement.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with preacher at 19 45 a m The sermon topic is Muth the Cleaner Enworth League meets at 6 50 evening and preaching at 7 30 The evening topic is Goseph in Prison
The pastor continues a series on Bible figures with a sermon on Herod. Miss Grace Cleeg leads the Epworth League at 6 30. Rev Moore and Pay Baker arrive Monday for revival, hymns by Fanny Crosby noted after her death. Children and men’s choirs meet for Sunday practice at 2 PM.
Sunday School at 9 15 Morning service at 10 50 subject A Pensioner Epworth League at 6 45 Preaching at 7 30 subject An Attractive Personality.
The Indiana State Rifle Association will stage an indoor shooting tournament at Spieth's Hall on February 22 under National Guard auspices. National Guardsmen from multiple companies will compete in five teams of five, with open events for all comers and prizes including the Peters trophy for the winning guard team.
Morning service at 10 56 with the sermon Christ the Good Shepherd led by Rev Frank W Thompson pastor of the second Presbyterian church in New Albany The notice urges Presbyterians to attend and support church loyalty with a 4 30 vesper service and invites all to join in worship
The Star corrects an error saying the Columbians defeated the Hot Rocks in a game at the armory. The Hot Rocks were misreported. the picked team actually lost to the Columbians.
Police report found a cache at the home of three Italians, two women and a man, including shotguns 15 sticks of dynamite a box of fulminating cars and several fuses. The discovery ties to an investigation of threats amid a spate of explosions in Italian districts and 25 threatening letters received.
Mabel Martin, formerly Miss Mabel Lewis, was granted a divorce from Robert G. Martin in Clark Circuit Court. She received custody of their daughter Tareii V. Martin and $200 alimony. no counterclaim was filed. They married November 19 1912. separation dated October 9 1913. suit filed December 11 1914.
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