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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
1
The Parker Kansas Message critiques unemployment, government labor agencies, and rising prices under Democratic policy. It warns workers and investors about inflation, tariffs, and pork production finance, urging frankness with youths about market realities and future competition.
George Bailey of the Houston Post muses that Germans could align with Democrats. He notes Germans in Europe have not adopted any Democratic creed since the Zollverein tariff system unified the German Empire.
A fall 1913 Maine audience heard Speaker Clark declare the tariff bill would lower living costs, fair tax adjustments and raise revenue. The author reflects that time proves even well meaning leaders can err and calls it a lesson from history.
The piece mocks claims that war orders drive the trade balance and attributes the rise in lead prices to Democratic economic policy. It cites Secretary Redfield and suggests the increase may be due to psychology or a mere state of mind rather than wartime demand.
A notice states 25,000 Italians will depart Western Pennsylvania to return to their homeland to fulfill obligations or duties. The report emphasizes the mass exodus as a marked emigration event with unspecified destination details.
The text argues that reservists joining the Italian army reduce American joblessness as other states fill quotas. It claims thousands of Germans and Austrians have already left, depleting the American army of the unemployed and lowering job competition. It contends wages were kept from falling and urges voters to consider this in evaluating current administration policy.
The general fund balance in the national Treasury at close of business Saturday June 12 stood at 18 865 726 74 dollars. Expenditures exceeded receipts by 4 127 395 406 97 dollars for the fiscal year to that date, a deficit.
Commencement exercises at the Knights of Pythiae Armory last night honored Sx graduates. Diplomas were presented by Rev Father Auer to Fred Fredericks Valentine Weisendanger Arthur E Gleason Mary Heckel Catherine Kramer and Martha E Hersel. A program featuring all graduates was furnished.
Calumet Baking Powder Company of Chicago announces a 16 page recipe book with color illustrations and 252 recipes plus household hints by noted domestic science experts. To obtain the book, readers must mail the slip from a Calumet can with name and address. the ad promotes Calumet as wholesome and economical.
In the office of Circuit Clerk Curt is W Ballard a marriage license was refused to George Baker aged 18 of 508 Ohio avenue and Catherine Duncan of Louisville. Bakers father refused consent causing the denial. The groom sought his father Jamar Baker at a local factory for authority before the license could be issued. Miss Duncan is the daughter of John W Duncan.
The excursion steamer Homer Smith arrived this morning from Evasville after a two week absence. It had been carrying excursions from lower river points and brought several excursionists to New Albany in return for a prior visit by the New Albany Chamber of Commerce.
At St Xavier’s College commencement Charles H Schnatterer, one of 41 graduates, received the Very Rev P J Rock medal for classics. He also spoke in the oratorical contest with the topic Ignis Ardens.
City council members held a public hearing at city hall from 10 am to 4 pm to hear protests on a proposed contract with United Gas and Electric Company for street lighting. The deal covers 282 Mazda lamps in varying candlepower with annual costs 22.50 to 52.50 per lamp, aims to start work when approved, and tests are to be done for a October 10 power turn on.
Ogden Shoe Company continues bargains after a fire loss settling into a new shirt sale. They offer Lion Brand shirts at 79 cents each, a strong inducement for men. Shirts are standard, new stock in all sizes, priced well below commonly seen $1.00 to $1.50 shirts in Louisville windows.
A forthcoming pay raise for post office clerks and carriers may be granted soon. The Controller of the Currency ruled that 1916 appropriations may be used under the salary classification law, clearing withheld increases in various parts of the country.
The State Board of Pardons adjourned after considering paroles or pardons for inmates of the Indiana Reformatory and State Prison. Two bigamy cases were reviewed, including the second wife of Charles Beeson, an inmate at the Reformatory. Beeson, who arrived last year, had a common law first marriage and was noted as a top player on the Reformatory basketball team.
Humphrey W. Mayhall died of tuberculosis at 551 South Preston street Louisville at 10 45 yesterday morning He was 45 born in Franklin county and lived in Louisville 35 years Survived by wife mother five sisters and three brothers Funeral at 3 PM tomorrow at Mrs H J Boldt 118 East Oak Street Louisville with Reverends Miller and Wykoff to conduct burial at Evergreen Cemetery
Charles W. Miler of Indianapolis, brother of James L. Miller, a retiring attorney and former U S Attorney, represents a large number of public men indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury for alleged election frauds. As U S Attorney he oversaw the conviction of the dynamiters in the lengthy case.
Classified notice seeking a female store employee who can provide a first class reference. Applicants must write a letter in their own handwriting and send it to J at Star Office. A.V. memorandum initials indicate the notice source.
Albert Crawford Luther Robinson Jesse Kellis and Walter Canter appeared in police court charged with riot. All except Canter were fined $1 with costs. The four are said to be members of a crowd causing much trouble on the east end of the city.
The County Board of Review continues to hear complaints about individual assessments. Many filings come from Clarksville. William M. Reynolds, assistant postmaster of Jeffersonville, represented a Alabama resident daughter with two properties. This year one house was painted yet the assessment rose to 1890.00 from 1200.00 last year for both properties.
William M. Pass filed an expense statement under the corrupt Practices Act in the Circuit Clerk Ballard office. It shows no expenditures in the bid to become town of Sellersburg school trustee.
The Rev Henry C Davis of First Baptist officiated last night at the marriage of Dora M Haas a Swiss native now of Jefferson County Kentucky and Lee A Sanders of Louisville a clerk. She is the daughter of Albert Haas.
The Park M. E. church plans an ice cream social tomorrow night in Port Fulton Park. The park will be lighted and decorated with music and a good time expected for all attendees.
London reports June progress on the Dardanelles front with Russian forces largely on their frontiers aside from a small Dniester front. Criticism grows that Russian offensives have faded while Austro German pressure continues. An official Paris note details June 1 to 8 land operations with modest gains for French and British attacks and over 700 British prisoners taken.
Paris War Office reports fierce counter attacks by Germany and modest gains north of Arras and Souchez. The bombardment damaged Arras and the Holy Sacrament hospital with casualties among Sisters and nurses. Emperor Nicholas departed for the front, per Reuters from Petrograd.
The report describes generals and colonels being carried away, units disbanding, and the army devolving into a mob, making an unavoidable catastrophe evident.
A today report states that since June 12, 60,000 Russian soldiers and nine Russian guns have been captured.
The War Office reports today in the western theatre north of Arras no major changes beyond infantry actions. To the north of Souchez we repulsed a German counter attack while mines and bombardments occurred at multiple fronts including Merry-au-Bac Hill 108 and the Perthes Beausenner line. We regained a foothold in the second enemy line, bombarded Lepretre forest, and occupied two works near Leintrey taking several prisoners and three officers.
Rev J M Vawter officiated the secret marriage of Bosco Paul Thompson a railroad yard clerk and Hazel Dalton a bookkeeper both of Mitchell Indiana on June 27 1914.
The Standard Bearers of New Chapel Methodist Episcopal church Utica township host a cake and pastry sale on Saturday at H. M. Frank's dry goods store. Proceeds support church activities and missions.
Pastors of Methodist Episcopal churches in this city and vicinity returned today from Columbus where they attended a conference of Methodist ministers.
Berlin and Vienna celebrate after Austro German forces entered the ancient capital of a Gal province, signaling a decisive breakthrough in the Russian campaign. Emperors William and Francis Joseph exchange congratulatory telegraphs as the Sultan of Turkey sends felicitations.
Citizens celebrate in streets and parks after news of the city capture, with bands playing patriotic airs as church bells ring. Russian retreat accelerates panic as artillery and supply wagons clog roads and troops abandon horses during the flight from Przemys.
The Spring and Maple hardware store window features a homemade steam locomotive crafted by Frank Lindley and Frank Bartle. Using bats as cross ties, iron doors for rails, lawn mowers for wheels, a tea kettle as condenser, a dust pan cow catcher, and other common items, they created a clever display engine drawing strong attention.
The American Car and Foundry Company plant in town will pay employees tomorrow for two weeks of service. Although the sum is not large, many workers were hired since the last payday, and the total payout will be noticeably higher. A general work resumption is expected soon.
The 19 year old John Henry Glass died in Louisville at the city hospital from wounds found in June 9. Special policeman J A Moran of the Illinois Central Rail road shot him while he was a fugitive from justice. His body was moved to Jeffersonville to his mother Henrietta Glass at 112 Spring Street. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon after his capture escaped from the county jail during an incident while awaiting trial for robbing C F Briscoe’s home. He carried a blackjack when arrested by Capt Wall.
Children’s Day program to be held during Sunday evening service at St Lukes German Reformed Church. Highlights include opening hymn responsive selection prayer and songs and recitations by the Sunday school classes Sunbeams and Primary Department with names of participants and a note this will be the last evening service until September.
The Botany Class of the High School, led by Principal Emmett W. Taylor and Prof. Hopkins, recently studied riverfront plant life and plans a Saturday excursion to the Knobs to seek plants not common elsewhere.
The Dream Theater presents another Diamond from the Sky program tonight featuring four comical pieces including Ethel's Romance and the two part Majestic At the Stroke of the Angelus Adv.
A large Red Men delegation traveled to Sellersburg to attend the initiation of a sizable class by the Sellersburg camp degree team. All New Albany tribes were represented.
Judge James W Fortune and Mrs Fortune depart tonight for California to visit the Panama Expositions in San Francisco and San Diego. They will be away about a month.
Judge James W. Fortune handled several matters requiring his immediate attention this morning before leaving for California.
For sale one to three year old bay horse and one to two year old black mule. Also one to four year old bay horse well broke. Will sell cheap. Contact R. M. Baggerly 990-Y City or D. H. Baggerly Rome Ind. Adv.
Salesmen with ability to get a hearing with engineers and purchasing agents, splendid opportunity and territory open to big producers. Mr. Adams, box 190, station O, Cleveland, Ohio.
Numismatic Bank Dept offers $500 for 1853 Half Dollar no arrows $5 for 1878 Half S Mint $100 for 1894 Dime S Mint. Many valuable coins circulating. Send now to Coin Circulator May mean large profits to you Ft. Worth Texas. Adv.
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