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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports a bare-legged lone fanatic disrupted Westminster Abbey, snuffing altar candles and declaring himself a prophet. He warned that without general repentance the United States would dominate England, then appealed for candied light to resume the ceremony.
The column notes the Pennsylvania Railroad plans to pay back wages to twelve thousand discharged workers from May first. Flisha, VP of the system, says the men will receive back pay, reflecting the railway's creditable management. The piece hopes for jobs to keep the workforce where needed to move coal and sustain transport nationwide.
Two thousand Black spectators gathered at a Chicago railroad station to welcome prizefighter Jack Johnson. Police removed him from the train early to prevent crowd unrest and possible racial trouble at his arrival.
The passage blasts prize fighting as venerating brutal, predatory conduct. It notes Chicago police discourage hero making of a black fighter while New York aims to build a ten million dollar center of brutality, corruption, and vice.
A commentary notes Lenin and Trotsky control a vast population, with a organized Red Army of over two and a half million. It argues Moscow can compel nations and supply troops and food, contrasting with Western nations. The piece contemplates Lenin’s influence over England and Europe.
Indiana Public Service Commission denies full discontinuance of four suburban trains between Jeffersonville and New Albany. It allows two trains per direction daily and permits dropping government depot services no longer demanded. Baggage handling will shift to the Interurban company, but baggage transport authorization is denied.
Miss Pauline Harves and Miss Bettie Harves of Louisville are guests of Miss Bettie Weakley on Fulton Street. The social visit highlights local hospitality and family ties in a city column style note.
New York July 30 A woman's political party will be launched after ratification campaign ends. Militant Suffrage members say plans include a convention before the fall election. The party will field its own candidates with no male input on platform or nominations.
Cc W Strauch offers Chocolate Shom Purest Candies Chocolate Creams and Caramels Ice cream and sodas with popular flavors. Quench your thirst with stimulating invigoration and refreshment. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
Clark county valuation shows personal property up 33 percent and land and improvements up 96.96 percent with totals across lists including merchandise and autos. County Assessor E. T. Sage and County Auditor T. L. Stone travel to Indianapolis to present to the state Board of Tax Commissioners while noting totals of 218 609 06 in local taxable assessments.
A gold 16-jewel Waltham watch lost on or near the 9:42 interurban line or in Jeffersonville. Initials on the front case are N EF. Reward offered. Return to Star office, Adv. D 184, June 30 or July 2, 1934.
Earl Cobb 27 was ordered from Jeffersonville by Mayor Newton H Myers for child desertion charges filed by Mader Cobb. Cobb, escorted out by Patrolman James Doyle, planned to go to New Albany, was later held on a trespass charge after a train stop in Columbus and jailed for failure to post bond. He is a former soldier who married Madge Priddy, 17, who has a pending divorce and a restraining order to stop molestation.
A family reports stomach and liver trouble from childhood across six brothers and a sister, with the narrator joining. After taking Mavis Wonderful Remedy nearly a year, all claim renewed health and freedom from dietary issues. The remedy supposedly clears catarrhal mucus from the intestine and reduces inflammation. Available from Bey Doolittle and druggists.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Bee Princes aged 25 and Lola Butcher aged 19, both residents of Monroe County Indiana.
Local ad from Allen Barnett at Spring and Court Ave offers fresh country eggs, peanut butter, olive oil, syrup, corn flakes, coconut, and cottage cheese with various prices. Delivery advertised, cataloged items include Canned goods and coffee.
INDIANAPOLIS Republican leaders fret over inaction on remedial tax bills as conference committees haggle over Cureall and Home Rule Tax measures. Governor Goodrich cancels a editors meeting to help break the deadlock while two houses recess after a brief morning session. Executive authority is granted to United Mine Workers leaders to protect the union and potential general strike is discussed. Mexican Lower California officials sever ties with a confidant of PDelahuerta as troops mass near Cantú amid rebellion reports.
Chas H Moser advertises for dependable clothing for men with hats shirts collars ties underwear and more. The ad promises savings of one third and notes hundreds in Jeffersonville understand the value from experience.
A community Chautauqua promises an economical path to culture with music Oratory drama and philosophy. Ten performances cost 266 with 20 cents each and tickets available through Civic Club Guarantors and the Public Library including Mrs Isaac P Caldwell. Children’s season tickets are offered.
The Star advertises for carrier boys over 14 who are interested in working with their employer. Guenther & Rauth, the Exclusive Ford Garage, offer service to keep Ford cars in good order and reduce repair costs. Their prices are satisfactory.
Mrs Mattie Ruck wife of George Ruck died at 6 10 PM Thursday at her West 3rd street home after three years of ill health and a month of confinement. Born August 1880 in Watson she married George Ruck in 1901 at Jeffersonville and had five children three surviving. Survived by husband John D 48 George L 15 Leona May 13 three sisters Mrs Ella Trumpeter Mrs Julia A Smith Mrs Goldie May Marchant and two brothers William E Jones and M Jones. Funeral by Rebekah Lodge of which she was a member.
Hazel Hickerson acting through her guardian Lucy Nickerson sues for 2000 damages in Clark Circuit Court claiming injury as a passenger on July 23 1920 when the train started as she prepared to alight at 14th and Sprinter streets throwing her to the rear platform bruising her left shoulder leg hip and back and causing unconsciousness and nervous breakdown. Trial set for September term.
Short classified notice lists a Ford touring car for sale at a cheap price. The ad provides a phone number 374 and a partial address Ady D. 182 with dates July 28 to August 3.
Rev. Fenstermacher and Mr. Fenstermacher of Carrolton Kentucky are to be guests Sunday of Dr. Aen Voters. Mr and Mrs Allen Gilmore hosted a hay ride for Junior Girl Scouts on their farm and will hold a swimming party before camp ends Monday. The Secauts report a grand gala time. Mrs Lewis Smith and daughters Andrey and Neda of Cimarron Kansas visit Mr and Mrs Howard Fry Park Place.
Miss Helen Wells of Chicago is the guest of Miss Lois Beeson on Missouri Avenue as part of a social visit.
The Ladies Union Club entertained husbands at Odd Felton's Hall in Prather with homemade cake and ice cream. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bennett Jeffersonville, Mr and Mrs Swartz, Mr and Mrs Hester, Mr and Mrs Hall, Miss Maude Haas, and many others. Discussion covered plans to build a driveway to Union Cemetery, hoped to be completed soon.
A small dog head on a doll entered in the War der Park pageant parade belonged to Mrs. Gengere D. Jacobs of 826 Maple Avenue. The item has been in her family for fifty seven years and was purchased fifty seven years ago. Prof Z B Snurgus of Charlestown was sent to Washington as a representative.
The Rev J M Vawter pastor of the Christian Church will conduct the funeral at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
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