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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1920

Page

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Hiram Thinks Twice and the Day of Atonement

Arthur Brisbane critiques modern politics and finance on Yom Kippur as he cites the Day of Atonement. He faults Wall Street fear and New York Times editorials that praised Hiram Johnson and others while condemning violence and international banking manipulation.

The New York Times Sonatos Hiram, Johnson Pornuk Times League of Nations Vox Hiramabsan

Wall Street blast likely accidental say foreman notes

A Well street district foreman claims workers were bothered by men carrying heavy loads of explosives intended for use, suggesting the Wall Street explosion may have been accidental. The statement emphasizes a careful investigation for truth and public interest.

New York Wall Street Vros Greery Aurse Well Street Mahaniat

Unclear Explosives Mystery Hints at Targeted Wall Street Plot

The text suggests metallic slugs from a blast with no clear motive or priority, proposing a possible murder plot involving a driver used as a tool. The wagon diver survived and gave a lengthy interview to a Wall Street building foreman, hinting at undisclosed parties and potential witnesses.

Wall Street Phil Crean Tim

Modern ethical dilemma in divorce case sparks wine split dispute

In the Willard divorce case the referees describe a “very modern problem” of equally dividing wines and liqueurs from the DLosuet Valley home. The report notes the complexity as civilization advances and disputes grow over material assets and personal choices.

Ho Solomon Ling Sue Solomon EE. S. Willard Dlosuet Valley Mrs. Willard

New York Legislature Excludes Socialists Over Political Clash

The piece argues that ignorance and political games in Albany expelled Socialist members who were legally elected, enabling Morris Hillquit to claim his party supports representative government while Democrats and Republicans who drove out Socialists are praised for upholding order. The text cautions readers about arbitrary lawlessness.

New York Morris Hillquit

Congress race studies show looming Senate split

Washington report analyzes how presidential outcomes may shape the next Senate. Republicans aim to widen a 49 47 edge, with states like Connecticut Oregon North Dakota Nevada New Hampshire South Dakota Wisconsin Idaho Illinois Utah Maryland seen as favorable. Democrats dispute gains in Kentucky Oklahoma Missouri Colorado Indiana Arizona Ohio New York could swing results.

Washington Senate Cox League of Nations Harding Solid South Florida Louisiana Arkansas North Carolina Decoreia Alabama Iowa Kansas Vermont Pennsylvania Connecticut Oregon Kentucky Oklahoma North Dakota Nevada New Hampshire California Maryland Indiana Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin Idaho Illinois Arizona Missouri Utah Colorado New York Ilinois Grovernor Morrow Phelan Smith Simeon JD. Fess National Republican Congressinal Committee Miles Poindexter Aterial Committee

Harding Maintains Straw Vote Lead Across Indiana

Mason's Rexall Store reports Republican Warren G. Harding leading Democratic Governor James Cox by more than 8 000 votes in the Rexall straw poll. Indiana results show 42 220 for Cox and 20 504 for Harding. women voters favor Harding by wide margins. Ballots from 8 060 stores nationwide feed daily bulletins from Baltimore.

Warren G. Harding Cox Rexall Masons Indiana Harding Mason Hading Fop Cox United States Baltimore Mason Store

Wanted man to sell Watkins home and farm products

Recruiter seeks a man with teams or an automobile who can post bond to sell Watkins products. Earnings potential ranges from 1500 to 5000 dollars yearly. Territory in this county open. Write J R Watkins Co Dept 118 Winona Minnesota. Advertisement dated Sept 4 11 18 25.

Watkins J R. Watkins Co Dept Winona Minn

Insane Suit Challenges Todd Marriage in Clark Circuit Court

Mrs. Mary Todd seeks a annulment against James T Todd claiming she was insane at the time of their marriage. Guardian James L Bottorff filed the suit after Mrs Todd, confined at the insane asylum since March 12 1914, lived near Borden at the marriage.

Clark Gircuit James. W Mary, Todd James T. Todd James L. Bottorff

Burlingame Recovering After Saturday Hospital Operation

Mr. Paul Burlingame underwent an operation at St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday and is reported doing nicely.

Paul Burlingame St. Joseph's Hospital

Service Body Harmonizes Rates Across Indiana Lines

Indiana Public Service Commission set parity for inter state freight rates with the line haul schedule. Carriers’ 40 percent freight increase request was denied while 20 percent passenger and milk rates were blocked. Authorities allowed 33 1/3 percent on classified freight and coal, 10 percent general commodities, 16 percent iron and steel and livestock rates, and a one cent mirage for straw. Gas belt differential of 25 cents per net ton on coal to Indianapolis and baseline differentials to other Indiana points were retained.

Indianapolis Indiana Indiana Public Service Commission

Real Estate Investment Options by Coots Bros and Gill

Coots Bros. and Gill advertise city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky opposite Clark County State Bank. They promote farms and city properties as profitable investments and urge readers that now is an ideal time to buy.

Coots Bros. & Gill Clark County State Bank Indiana Kentucky

Paroled Man Vanishes After Wife Poisoning Incident

William Adams 24 overshot his five day parole to visit his wife who swallowed poison. Arrest warrants issued by Indiana Reformatory officials offer a 50 reward for Adams' return. He was sentenced in Johnson County in May 1920 to one to fourteen years for grand larceny. The wife survived and Adams had been released earlier on a five day parole by Gov Goodrich.

William Adams Indiana Reformatory Adams Johnson County Reformatory Indianapolis James P. Goodrich

For Sale Five Room Bungalow Near City Limits

Five room bungalow with large basement and concrete front porch for sale. Electric lights, freshly painted, first class repair. Outside city limits with no city taxes. Reasonable price. Call 13. No 309 Spring Street. Ady 41.

Spring Street Ady

Ordinance Hearing Postponed in Jeffersonville

Special to shar Indianapolis. Sept. 27. Due to coal shortages the Indiana Public Service Commission must stay in Indianapolis all week. A hearing set for Wednesday Sept 29 in Jeffersonville on the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co interurban car stop at Mulberry street is postponed indefinitely. A new date will be announced within two weeks.

Indianapolis Indiana Public Service Commission Jeffersonville Pbcen Uhis Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company Mulberry Street

Ugiity Elects Officers Sunday

The district meeting of the Wook. M. os. of Seymour district at New Chapel closed yesterday afternoon. Officers elected for next year include President Mrs. di Freeland Seymour and several vice presidents and secretaries from Jeffersonville Columbus Clark and Hartsville. The meeting will be held in Scotsburg next year and Mrs. Clay Prosser resigned as superintendent of children's work.

Wook. M. Os Seymour New Chapel FIO Fr. Freeland Ed. Resehar Jeffersonville G.H. Murphy Columbus Db. A. Wealty Clark, Con Emfie Morrison Hartsville Ssrn Floyd Knight Edinburg

Local Pair Returns From East Coast Trip

Miss Matilda Kaelin and Miss Flora Waibel returned from New York Niagara Falls and Washington last night after visiting eastern cities and sights.

Matilda Kaelin This City Flora ‘Waibel New Albany New York Niagra Falls Washington

City Protests Slated Over Traction Fare Hike

Mayor Newton H. Myers said Jeffersonville will likely join New Albany in formally protesting a Louisville & Northern Railway and Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company fare increase from 7 to 10 cents. Officials warned there is little prospect for relief from the Indiana Public Service Commission, with New Albany and local business groups organizing opposition as the November schedule shift eliminates the 7 cent twelve ticket book.

Jeffersonville Indiana Public Service Commission Newton H. Myers New Albany Louisville Louisville & Northern Railway & Light Company Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company Jeffrsonville Myers Indiana Police Service Commission Commission New Albany Citizers Post. Q. ‘Travelers’ Protessive Association Young Business Men's Club Chamber of Commerce Ina

Home Restaurant Ad Promises Elegant Meals and Breakfast

A vintage ad touts Home Restaurant offering elegant meals and lunches with affordable dinners, appetizing suppers, short orders for breakfast, toast, coffee and eggs, oatmeal or cakes for breakfast, inviting patrons to return and bring friends.

Charles Akers Dies in Jeffersonville After Illness

Charles Akers aged years died at his daughter Mrs William Antz home 1410 Spring Street Sunday night after weeks with brights disease. A Louisville native and Civil War veteran, he served as Jeffersonville councilman, brick manufacturer, and was a member of St Augustine Catholic Church Catholic Knights and German Aid Society. He leaves three children Robert Akers Charles Akers Jr and Mrs William Antz all of Jeffersonville and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Charles Akers William Antz Spring Street Oeloek Mr. Akers Louisville Jeffersonville St. Augustine's Catholic Church Catholic Knights German Aid Society William ©. Antz Robert Akers Charles Akers Jr

Markus Family Visit From Dayton to Watt Street

Mr and Mrs Fred Markus and family of Dayton Ohio are visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Markus of Watt street.

Fred Markus Dayton, Ohio Mrs Henry Markus Watt Street

Mr George Homberger Visiting Relatives in Illinois Indiana

Mr George Homberger of Plymouth Illinois is the guest of relatives in this city and at Galena and Georgetown Indiana.

George Homberger Plymouth Ilinois Galena Georgetown Indiana

Mrs Owen Hunsicker Improves After Illness

Mrs. Owen Hunsicker, previously ill, is reported improving with steady progress and better condition at home or hospital.

Owen Hunsicker

Misses Grace Cram and Evelyn Sweeney Visit Camp Knox

Miss Grace Cram and Miss Evelyn Sweeney of Camp Knox spent the weekend in the city, visiting friends and attending local events.

Grace Cram Evelyn Sweeney Camp Knox

Bethlehem man guest of local host

Mr. Lon Fisher of Bethlehem is the guest of Mr. William Fisher, visiting the area and staying at his home.

Lon Fisher Bethlehem William Fisher

Illness of Mrs Mary Copeland in Loveland Kansas

Mrs Mary Copeland of Loveland Kansas is ill at the home of her sister Mrs Chas Clark.

Mary Copeland Loveland Kansas Chas Clark

Sellersburg Lady Dies Sunday

Mrs. Mary G. Werle, 61, wife of Peter Werle, died at her Sellersburg home. Survived by husband, two daughters Ella G Werle and Alice Werte, three sons William P Werte, Charles H Werle and John St Werle, a brother George Morgan, a sister Mrs. Ella Deitrick, and another brother J Morgan in Belford. Funeral at Sellersburg Christian Church tomorrow at 2.00 p.m. with Rev. H. Shoulders, burial in town cemetery.

Sellersburg Mary G. Werle Peter Werle Werle Richard Morgan Ella G. Werle Alice Werte William P. Werte Charles H. Werle John St. Werle George Morgan Ella Deitrick Sellerburg J. Morgan Belford Sellersburg Christian Church H. €. Shoulders Huriat

Ferry service running soon between Jeffersonville and Louisville

Hope for early resumption of Torey service renewed after the steamer Chorge Hogers Clark was towed to the Government canal for shaft installation. The vessel has been tied at Jeffersonville since September 16 after a shaft broke. Officers bought a used shaft from Paducah to replace the damaged one. Vehicular traffic has moved to New Albany since the ship's layup.

Jeffersonville Louisville Chorge Hogers Clark Government Canal Jeffersonville Landing Paducah Ite New Albany

Aliens Rush to Obtain Naturalization Papers in Clark County

A wave of so called aliens in Clark County seeks first naturalization papers to gain voting rights in the upcoming election. German natives, long residents, are among those declaring intentions. State rulings from 1918 and reaffirmations by the State Board of Election Commissioners limit voting to those fully naturalized, with women allowed under federal amendment, while some await two years to qualify for final papers.

Clark County Eiht Germany Ele Stansbury Diana United States State Board of Election Commissioners Jeffersonville

Wanted Agent in Jeffersonville for Walking Famous Products

Classified ad seeking a lady or gentleman agent in Jeffersonville for Walking Famous Products with big profits. Respond with three to R. Watkins Co. at 56 Winona, Minnesota.

Jeffersonville R. Watkins Co Winona Minn

Shannon's Dairy Milk and Cream Advertisement

An old ad promotes Shannon's Dairy clarified pasteurized milk and cream delivered daily to homes. It claims milk is the cheapest food at 15 cents a quart and offers three times more nourishment than meat, urging use of milk cream and butter for health.

Shannon’s

J Gienger & Co Farm Supply Ad Highlights Tools

Jeffersonville’s largest supply house markets J Gienger and Co offerings for farmers. The advertisement touts Wallis machinery and three teams, promising tractors that do the work of three and claims one third more bushels of corn, wheat, or oats.

J. Gilenger & Co Wallis J. Gienger & Co Jeffersonville

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Hiram Arthur Brisbane Lord Rothschild Agen Ait Congress Star Sisier State Shar Ugiety Women’s Foreign Missionary Society New Chapel Charce Jeffersonville Helpless Meyers Sellersdurg Circuit Court
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