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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1920

Page

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Editorial disputes over clergy rail rates and chautauqua praise

The Star clarifies it reprinted a Columbus editorial on clergy rail rates, arguing no injury to Rev Seall and noting fair coverage. It promotes Jeffersonville’s upcoming chautauqua, supported by the Young Business Men's Club and the Womans Civic Club, predicting success for next month.

Jeffersonsville Atheart Jeffersonville Chautauqua Young Business Mens Club Womans Civic Club

Elk's Meeting Notice and Political Roast

All Elk members are urged to attend a meeting next Wednesday July 14 initiation reading of applications and business. Cox’s record in national politics is criticized as weak with mainly pension bills and little constructive thought, while HardinG’s Senate record is praised as constructive. The piece predicts a Republican landslide in November returning constitutional government.

Elk’s James W. Sweeney Cox Ohio Garee Ap Hardink United States Senate Tox League of Nations Warren Harding

Reformatory Secures Coal for State Institution

Two barges of West Virginia coal totaling over a hundred tons were bought for the Indiana Reformatory by General Superintendent A Naodlers. The institution uses about twenty tons of coal daily and has purchases planned to August, with coal costs around 40,000 dollars. A special session proposal seeks 600,000 dollars to buy a coal mine and cars to ensure steady supply for the reformatory and other state facilities.

West Virginia Tie Institution West Virginia Coal A. Ho Naidlers Eneaana Reformators Amdoais New Albany Cies West Nrr Kentucky Jidionai Indiana Lee Isdature

Democrats Line Up For Campaign In Clark County

Democrats of Detfersanville and Clark County back Governor Cox and will push for his 1920 presidential bid in a county campaign meeting at the courthouse. Warren B. Allisam county chairman announced a large executive slate including George H Vogt James I Burke William A Davis Manuel L Scott Curtis W Ballard and many others.

Detfersanville Clark County Cox Dum Clark Coast House Warren B Manuel L. Scott Curtis W. Ballard Richard Kennedy Ernest BE. Jacobs Dolin J. Carr Bernard A. Goll George W. Badger John R. Scott Preston W. Hardin Edward Crain Isaac Ts. Phipps Samuel Rendall Charles. W. White Marshall Warbie James BE. Howard Herman Rave Charles S. Ferguson Pa. Phas Dd Colen Charles Bernhardt George &. Kopp Joan Gienger James Marea Henry Lang James Keiewin Waliam Ingram Chartes PF Antz Robe Schiller George Beebring Walian Gach George Nanz Arguist Appel Ernest W. Rauth Joliar Snyder Burdette AL RL Pyrcader John Kipper Willian Chandier Pho Pias J. Lindley Eo. Baken Dotur Drisetoll Chartes A. Bontfer Bred Iknapp Peter Nachand Jefversonville George H Gibson Frank W Care James B. Jones Mebndip Charles Carr Louis Badger Clarene B. Hay William Bowyer Prans Bottons Henry Butz John Wessel N. H Petty Marshall Davis Underwood Sanford Murphy Harry Huiestetter S. L. Adair James Dreary Jobin Wells Williard Wasson Edward I. Robinson Klayd Thealioways New Washington Varnum Harris H. N. Stoilmibry Robinson Nabhb Arons Scott Edward Puna Elt Coombs Cleveland Ala Miles Robert Davis Mont Abbott Hyder Toean Ivan Miles Bethlehen

Indiana moves to reestablish railroad commission amid tax vote

Debate over restoring the old railroad commission and reining in public service regulation continues in the Indiana Legislature. Senator Alfred Houston introduces a bill to revive the commission, while Representative Rowbottom backs repealing later utilities regulatory powers. Opposition surfaces to a tax assessment policy change amid committee votes. Republican lawmakers largely support the measures, with Democrats split on amendments.

Balls Indiana Purvice Service Commission Senate Alfred Houston Marion Old Railroad Commission House Rowbotton Evars Public Service Rowbottom State Board of Tax Commissioners Tee Ways and Means Committee Vic Mendenhall Swain HotYman Miller Tippecanoe Newby Barnard Givan Tilman Rothrock Minano Currs Cooper Bonhant Bers

Parole Prisoner Returns to Indiana Reformatory

William Bashores, paroled from the Indiana Reformatory to Elkhart in 1947, was returned after breaking parole. Recovered from the Jackson, Michigan state prison by Solon G. Vial, assistant state agent, Bashores originally arrived from La Grange County on October 1 194? for horse stealing and later faced a housebreaker sentence after a Kalamazoo arrest in January 1918.

William Bashores Indiana Reformatory Lacranae County Solon G. Vial Jackson Mich Elkhart Walamazoo

For Sale Pedigreed Flemish Giant Rabbits

Advertises young pedigreed Flemish Giant rabbits for sale by Ernest Mayer at 212 Missouri Ave Jeffersonville Indiana with ad numbers 14 15 16.

Ernest Mayer Missouri Ave Jeffersonville Ind

Fugitive Negro Suspected as Escapee Captured in Wheat Field

A man calling himself Mor tis Harris Sr. is jailed at Gavernacastle and suspected by Putnam County officers of being Eugene Wilson, 19, an Indiana Reformator escapee seen leaving a superintendent’s residence. Sheriff and Supt Shidler will verify with the prison and sentry pictures. A posse seized the man after he was spotted in a Greencastle wheat field. a gun allegedly stolen at a nearby residence is reported.

Mortis Harris, Sr Gavernacastle Puttnam County Eugene Wilson Indiana A. H. Shidler Altie Captain Howard Penn Farm Cheene Toa Harris Po Stoner Greencastle

Society Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Health

Mr and Mrs. Charles Bannady and two children join Mrs Stevens of New Albany for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Rogartin. Miss Mayme Carl leaves tomorrow for Chicago for an indefinite visit to her nieces. Litthe Edward Johns, nephew of Miss Aletha Daley, was operated on at Deaconer's Hospital Louisville and is slightly improved. Miss Vera Kane of St. Louis visits with Miss Helen Stratton at the home of Mrs J N Stratton. Roy Lynch son of Mr and Mrs J D Lynch who was ill is better. Mr Paul Sage expects to come home the last of the week from St Anthony's Hospital. Mrs Al Mahaffey's granddaughter Dorothy Schwaninger of Columbus is visiting here. Mr Wilbur Foster is moving from the cottage on Graham Street recently bought by Mr Al Mahaffey and will occupy it.

Litthe Edward Johns Aletha Daley Deaconer’s Hospital Louisville Vera Kane St. Louis Helen Stratton J. N. Stratton Paul Sage St. Anthony's Hospital Wilbur Foster Graham St Whch al Mahaffey

Wetherow Couple Returns From Wedding Trip Visiting Parents

Mr and Mrs KE Wetherow have come back from their wedding trip and are staying with Mr and Mrs Elmer E Davis for a week or ten days before moving to Akron Ohio where they will reside.

Mrs Nachand and Ruth Visit Charleston for a Week

Mrs. Wn. Nachand and her daughter Ruth have departed for Charleston for a week's visit.

Cincinnati Visit Returns of Local Families

Mrs Chas Howard returned with her daughter Mrs Gree Howell to Cincinnati Ohio for a visit. Mr and Mrs Donald Buckley and two children who have been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Buckley have returned to their home in Dayton Ohio.

Chas. Howard Gree. Howell Cincinnati, O Donald Buckley John Buckley Dayton, O

Local News Briefs from Salem and Surroundings

Mr. Jacob Schiller Sr. suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home on Parks Place this morning. Mrs. John Engle, visiting in Salem and Orleans, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker attended the funeral of aunt Mrs. Wim Weber and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Poin Dexter. Mr. Ralph Bricker, injured in a traction accident near Speeds, expects to return to work this week.

Jacob Schiller, Sr Parks Place John Engle Salem Orleans Chas Ralph Bricker

Mrs Robert Bruneman Returns Home From Indianapolis

Mrs Robert Bruneman who was visiting in Indianapolis has returned home.

Robert Bruneman Indianapolis

Corcoran and Lehnfer Welcome Baby Daughter Mary Margaret

Mr and Mrs Frank Corcoran announce the birth of their daughter with Nellie Lehnfer listed as parent figure. The name Mary Margaret appears in the readable text as the newborn’s given name.

Frank Corcoran Nellie Lehnfer Mary Margaret

Mrs Hoover Moves to Fayettesville with Daughter

Mrs J M Hoover travels to Fayettesville Arkansas with her daughter Mrs EO Miller and plans to reside there in the future.

J. M. Hoover Mrs. EO. Miller Fayettesville, Ark

Funeral for Charles B Ashton set for Thursday

Funeral services for the late Charles B. Ashton will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Locust Street home.

Charles B. Ashton Locust Street

Woman Vote Emerges In Chicago Republican Convention

The article notes the growing political influence of women in the nation, highlighting their presence at the Chicago Republican Convention. It describes the women as wholesome and motherly, emphasizing their decency and readiness to use influence for practical, American ends rather than idealistic aims.

Chicago

Fatty Arbuckle in Back Stage at LeRose Theater

Fatty Arbuckle stars in the latest comedy Back Stage at LeRose Theater this Friday and Saturday. Advertisement D 160 lists dates around July 22 with show details and venue.

Fatty Arbuckle LeRose Theater

Tentative Plans For Structure On Wall And Chestnut

The quarterly conference of Wall Street M. E. Church in Tulsa Okla accepted plans for a new church and community house on the present site. Rev. J. T. Scull was authorized to form a committee to consult an architect and develop detailed plans. The project aims to start next year with a unit plan and hollow square layout costing about 150000 dollars.

Tulsa Okla World Wall Street M. de J.T. Scull Wall and Chestnut Streets

Glenwood Park Community Day at Glenwood Park

The Catholic Ladies Literary Association hosts a July 21 community picnic at Glenwood Park to benefit the Cathol ic Community Center. Planned events include boating and bathing, an Alabama Rag Time Band concert, a Kentucky Jazz Band, dancing, euchre and lotto, a country grocery booth, and amusements for children and seniors. Admission is ten cents, with children under twelve free. the park opens at 8 p.m. and the dance pavillon stays open until midnight.

Glenwood Park Catholc Ladies Association Catholic Ladies Literary Association Alabama Bat Times Kentucky Jazz Band Glennwood Park

Ohio Voting Shifts Highlight 1912 1916 Races

The Newburgh News notes Ohio swung Democratic in 1908 by 100000, then Democratic margins near 90000 in 1912 1916 affecting presidential chances for Jude Hughes. It recalls Harding winning Ohio by 103000 in a 1912 1916 Senate race context.

Ohio Jude Hughes United States Warren G. Harding Newburgh N. Yo

Return of Republican leadership to guide U S to safer times

The Canton Register argues that Lincoln Roosevelt and McKinley are returning as leaders of a safe and sound Republican type. It lauds a president driven by American ideals and party policies trusted by the nation, claiming the United States will move back to the republic with a reliable future.

Lincoln Roosevelt McKinley United States Republic Canton

Rotary Frolic at Pines Club Delights Local Tall Crowd

The Rotary Club hosted a large gathering at Jines on Plans Road with lantern decor and outdoor games. Winners included John Geinger for a four race and Perrin Myers for the character eating contest. A sumptuous chicken dinner followed with Hedden Brothers orchestra providing music.

Rotary Club Jines Plans John Geinger Moers Perrin Myers Huntarians Pines Joan Geinger Flr Anesia Hes Winter Hol.landers Meo King Claude Linley R. Davies Eda Southwell Austin Funk Miss Funk Ames Matra Wilbuir Dallu Black Walter Swartz Golen Cohen James Fortune Wilmes Fox Don Walker William Bilgus Abbess Kkeller Foonian Cools James Howard Amiasio Orde

Wood Trades Association seeks skilled shop workers

Wanted notices seek wood workers and foremen cabinet makers machine and bench hands and varnishers. Good wages hours and working conditions. Apply in person or write to The Wood Trades Association of Cincinnati 306 Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati. Adv P164 D9 ul 14 15 16 17 19 20 4W

Wood Trades Association OF Cincinnate Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati

Mildred Logan Undergoes Appendectomy at Deacones Hospital

Mildred Logan underwent an appendectomy at Deacones Hospital in Louisville this morning at 7 30. The operation was performed by Drs Baldwin and Coons. She is reported to be improving nicely.

Mildred Logan Deacones Hospital Louisville Baldwin and Coons

Stars Defeat Augustine Nine In Slaughter

The Louisville Stars routed St Augustine's nine Sunday morning with a heavy hitting display led by Ford Leach and Bane. Augustine could muster only scattered baserunners and failed to score after the first inning as Stars pitchers held the order.

Stars of Louisville St. Ausuline Ford Leach Bane Petting ‘Aothers Sa. Augustine Stars Cummins

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Star Columbus Inr Evening Republican Seull Wall Street Methodist Church the Star Jocal The Hesseul Seall Fhe Court TAX Care Reformatory Michigan Greecastle Ward Pullin Charles Bannady Stevens Rogartin Mayme Carl Roy Lynch J. D. Lynch Mrs Dorothy Schwaninger of Ashton Wilson U. S. Senate Committee Mexico United Stat Eotal Meeting Augustine
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