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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
3
Mrs L V Rose of Cuero Texas praises Dr LeGear's Poultry Remedies for eradicating lice and vermin, claiming they save baby chicks and boost profits. Dr LeGear, expert poultry specialist with 27 years in the field, offers Lice Killer and advice, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Take a can from your dealer and follow directions.
Mrs. Palmer aged about 85 passes at midnight after a long life of Christian service. Survived by sister Mrs. John Mc Williams of Pasadena and daughters Miss Jessie D. Palmer Mrs. Clara P. Gros, plus son Rev. Dr. C. Palmer of Washington DC. Longtime member of First Presbyterian church, honored widow of the late Capt. George W. Palmer. Her golden wedding with him was celebrated earlier in their marriage.
Mrs Louisa Thacker wife of John W Thacker died this afternoon at 2 30 at her home on East Street Madison following a years long illness and a recent stroke. A Carroll County Ky native she lived most of her life in Madison and was a devoted Trinity church member. She is survived by her husband and four children Charles Thacker Long Beach Cal John Thacker Jacksonville Fla Harvey Thacker and Mrs Raymond of this city.
Attorney General Palmer sent telegrams to A. H. Smith of the New York Central Lines and Daniel Rea of the Pennsylvania Lines seeking names and addresses of all men who took part in the strike and those directing it. The recipients would not discuss potential action.
Dr E E Paddock of Kansas City Missouri introduces a new treatment method for gall bladder inflammation and bile duct catarrh associated with gall stones. The booklet claims remarkable results and invites readers to request a free booklet with a 15 day trial and testimonials from patients in many states.
A series of election notices announce candidates for Congress and local offices in Jefferson and surrounding counties. Names include Clarence E. Custer J A Craig Emma D Porter Simeon E Leland Edward S Roberts Harry H Cope Joseph M Cooper S G Bovard Harry E Nichols Charles E Dean Gilbert Dihammer Matthew R Ralston and William Frederick Watson with primaries set for May 4 1920.
President Wilson orders a cabinet meeting for tomorrow and names the nine member Railroad Labor Board. Government signals action in the nationwide strike with thousands of engineers conductors and yard workers walking off. Officials say mediation jurisdiction rests with the U S Board of Mediation and Conciliation.
Washington officials announce extra police offices surround the White House this afternoon as radicals are reported en route to the capital. The White House offered no comment on the measures.
Washington April 13 census board announces St. Louis has a population of 773000. The city’s population figure is reported amid routine demographic data. The note ends with a proverb about sharp tongues.
Kansas City April 13 The fifth biennial convention of the railway department of A F L outlines demands and goals. A wage increase request is sent to all railroads for April 28 with a report due by May 20. Proposals include the Plumb plan government ownership and democratic operation of railroads, support for a nonpartisan plan, and unseating Congress members who voted for the Cummins Esch bill. It rebukes participants in the Chicago strike.
Dublin declares a general strike in response to Mountjoy prison treatment. No trains or ships are moving since midnight as government departments feel the impact and mail clerks halt all railway service.
Harrison Duncastle, a previously jailed man, was arrested by Sheriff Dihammer and Deputy Schuler at his Fifth street home on a charge of grabbing four women. He was ordered recommitted to Jeffersonville reformatory for parole violation, likely serving his full fourteen year sentence. John and Paul Rahe departed South Bend by train to resume studies at Notre Dame.
Agua Prieta April 13 200 casualties reported in a battle at Pass Blanco near the Chihuahua line as Carranza forces attempted to enter Sonora and trigger the war of secession from the Mexican republic.
Leonard Wood canceled speaking engagements in Boston on April 13 and returned to Chicago because the railroad strike had grown more serious. Charles IL George, a well known farmer of Paper Mill Road, died at his home after illness. he was 70, survived by a widow and four children, with funeral held at home and burial in Bayless cemetery.
In circuit court the damages suit of Mito Bowman administrator of Irvin Selig’s estate against Madison Light and Railway Co. was decided with $1500 in damages and costs awarded to the plaintiff. The incident arose from Irvin Selig’s death last summer when he touched a live wire at his parents’ home on North Jefferson Street. Attorneys Sulzer & Bear represented the plaintiff. John McKegor and Joseph & Abrahams represented the defendant.
Miss Cooperider reports a 26 degree minimum after a cold night with rain and snow on roofs. Mr. John G. Hitz confirms early cherries and likely some peaches were damaged by the freezing temperature, while apples pears and strawberries should be spared due to insufficient advance.
Dr J H Craig former Johnson county legislator and Democratic candidate for Congress traveled through Madison area yesterday promoting a dry platform. He cited statewide prohibition support and mused on a potential national park near Madison while praising local scenery and noting past travels to Yellowstone and coasts.
W C Ford leased Clifty farm land to an oil company led by Madison P Holland to sink an oil well. Work is planned soon with possibilities for oil gas or mineral water. A burial party from Indianapolis to Trimble County Kentucky accompanied Mrs George Morris.
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