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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
1
The notice outlines a remaining vote offer slated to end Wednesday June 16 as the star and Republican contest nears its close. It lists numerous contestants including Miss Scott Nachand Mos, Miss Lunsford and Miss Packett while noting extra votes and prizes in a tongue tied, early 20th century style.
The Poles press north with gains near Glubok, Donkchicha and Sventsiany as Bolshevik forces retreat across the Beresina. Reinforcements stream to the front while Polish relief workers and six American soldiers survive a shelled road mission between Minsk and Borisov. Medical supplies were captured as the Sanitary Deport evacuated.
William Duncan stars in a million dollar super serial The Silent Avenger opening at Le Rose Theatre tonight. The production promises adventure and suspense with continuing episodes through the week.
The report notes poor weather delayed planting and reduced wheat and straw quality as rains and lack of sunshine hurt crops. Farmers report disruptions in shipments and expect lower output this season due to unfavorable conditions in Towaisville and Chicago areas.
Merritt aged 28 and Piv aged 20 escaped from a state reformatory farm near Faedus, reportedly slipping away during last night after being asleep at 5 am. Both had known parole dates this year and their escape is linked to possible crossing into Kentucky.
Mrs Elizabeth Barnett wife of Barton Barnett died yesterday in Charlestown after a stroke while traveling on a public square. She was a longtime resident of Moos Hill and widow of a well known Methodist minister. Survived by a brother and sister and several nieces and nephews.
An horticultural piece describes gladiolus cultivation highlighting new strains and hybrids. It details plant structure, flowering traits, bloom colors, and growth behavior, noting large towers, spike development, and bulb production in various varieties.
Cordelia A hazard conveyed to Danie Marra and Amna Marra part of lots 7 8 and 9 Dock 40 on Chestnut Street near Mechanic for 1 and other consideration the true value about 2000 dollars.
This Republican Statesman notes the sedition bill author from South Dakota which passed the Senate. It would make it unlawful to advocate or advise overthrow of the government or to publish or distribute any material for that purpose. It also forbids using force to hinder the execution of laws by federal officers.
A budget measure moves quietly toward passage and could become law within weeks, marking a step toward government financial reform. Critics note waste persists as debt reduction claims fade, while House support for a peace resolution shows public sentiment leaning against the White House stance on the Monroe Doctrine and Article 10. Democratic leaders warn of possible catastrophe in the next election if San Francisco delegates fail to repudiate Wilson's unchanged ratification.
The article notes a civic project opening day set for Thursday with guest access under the city’s Civic Committee. A renovation effort planned to finish ahead of the opening faced a delay and a painting task may be completed later.
The Public Library hosts a Saturday morning story hour for all ages with tales like Snowflake and Cousin Redfeid Bear and Frank R Stockton reads. A musical program by Miss Vinita and Miss Iebigabetae Audaudt is planned for an afternoon. new children’s room furniture is installed. Directors scheduled library hours to 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, adjusting for summer.
An Interurban collision between a limited car No. 10 and extra No. 902 near a siding on the Indianapolis and Louisville line left about seven injured and unclear blame. Motormen W H Beckwith and Arnold brothers led the limited car while Z J Calocan drove the cement train in a motorized coach and heavy flat cars.
Miss Rena Wilson twenty two daughter of Mrs Amma Wison of 3 Spring Street Jeffersonville sustained serious injuries to her back and side when a back porch collapsed yesterday afternoon. She was thrown ten feet to the pavement. Dr B Lewis arrived to aid and save her life by preventing a head injury.
Major Goodman of the U S Army attached to the American Embassy said the plague situation in Mexico is not as serious as reports. Mexican medical authorities are handling it well and he believes the plague will be confined to Vera Cruz.
In New York on June 7 an automobile driven by Miss Martian Epyrs aged 20 struck a fire alarm pole on Broadway near a church and killed two passersby, Howinn Gibson 65 and Jacob Zneman 14. Epyrs was arrested on a charge of something like collision or negligence after losing control while turning to avoid another car.
Vigo County youths participate in the Manila Pig Club event begun recently with four boys and three girls from two Rush County townships. The Manila bank offers 500 prizes per township for the best displays, as contestants prepare for shows at Manilla. Notable purchases include a Porter County farmer paying 2000 for purebred Holstein cattle from Massachusetts, with six nearest dams averaging high butter fat. Local clubs in Noble County and others organize swine and seed corn efforts, while the Agricultural Committee and county agents plan a summer pig-feeding drive to identify winners at the county fair venues Santa Sawih and Washington County Fate.
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