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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
2
In a Madison Herald narrative, President Wilson appears indifferent to Washington opinion and refuses ceremonial naval yachts for the Navy Secretary and himself. He questions the need for multiple military and naval aides at the White House, noting foreign officials sometimes seen without uniforms.
Washington April 7 The bill levying a tax on incomes from all sources over four thousand dollars annually was introduced with the President's approval. Exemptions apply to present compensation of the President federal judges and state or subdistrict officers. A graduated scale starts at one percent on incomes up to twenty thousand, three percent over fifty thousand and four percent above one hundred thousand.
New York April 1 Dr Friedrich Franz Friedmann says government physicians will likely report favorably on his turtle bacilli culture injection for tuberculosis. He plans to distribute the remedy through regular channels to reputable physicians, while keeping its composition secret to protect public interests. He awaits the Covesus meet approval before public distribution.
A passenger train derailed at a small station when an engine plunged into the station building. Two trainmen were killed and four were fatally injured. several others were seriously burned or injured. The wreck occurred at a rural station near Garrett Indiana with no warning signal, while the freight crew was blamed for the accident.
Fragmentary report notes Lt Neill stopping a Senate prayer led by Rev Henry during a recent session. Mentions the Christian church Official Board in Martinsville and a confusion over an elab formanty. Also cites Alexander Mo Qeckery as former governor of Miasoum and a move to third assistant postmaster general amid Dem alignment.
The Democratic tariff revision bill introduced by Chairman Underwood cuts duties on many articles classed as essentials while keeping tobacco and spirits unchanged. Substantial cuts hit chemicals earthenware window glass pig iron and structural steel with sugar cut twenty five percent and agricultural goods halved. Clothing in cotton schedule also reduced though wool and some textiles see lighter changes. A second note in Washington reports Rep Montagu introducing a cabinet debate participation resolution with attendance and interrogatories requirements.
Berryville Arkansas April 6 Mrs Tom Walden wife of the Car rolo sheriff confronted armed prisoners to stop a jail break. She ordered inmates return and kept the sheriff unharmed while aiding help to door. A confessed plan tied to Davidson and Miss Elia Barham killing surfaced. Separate note on Belgium and Burnaby taxation follows.
Champ Clark was re elected Speaker of the House on April 7 in Washington with 271 votes. The vote totals show Murder and Progressive receiving 11 votes, while the galleries overflowed and hundreds were turned away.
Indiana is seen as a major presence in the sixty third Congress with a solid Democratic delegation. Vices President Marshall and Speaker Clark will preside as Indiana fields two Democratic Senators and thirteen Democratic Representatives. Indiana figures like Thomas Marshall and Kern hold key roles, with Shively on Finance. Rep Lieb advances in the first district with Boehne’s seat vacant, Peterson set to rep the Tenth, and Lincoln Dixon remaining on Ways and Means as the current Congress ends.
Property at 26 East Second Street Madison Jefferson County Indiana seeks renewal of license to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under four quarts with on premises drinking privileges. Building described as part of two story brick, with rooms and yard, on Lawrenceburg road near First Street, in Madison’s First Ward.
The M E Conference accepted the resignation of A. E. Sarah of Bunker Hill who is under charges of immorality.
On March 4 Mr Dixon arranged committee assignments that would ensure Indiana’s representation and aim to satisfy colleagues in the upcoming Congress.
Back pain and kidney soreness prompts buyers to seek Doan's Kidney Pills. A Madison resident, Mr. Bellamy, reports quick relief after using the product from Rogers' drug store, with the ad urging readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills by name, backed by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
In Barrow Lancashire a workingman's wife has a son born February 24 and a daughter born yesterday. Medically twins, they fall six weeks apart by Greenwich time, prompting an insurance question on maternity benefit and eligibility. The father could receive seven dollars fifty if not twins, or double that if they are twins.
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