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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
Chicago April 20 The Chicago switchmen strike that began here nearly three weeks ago and spread nationally will be called off Wednesday. Strike leaders announced the decision claiming a victory over railroads and brotherhoods but saying they would not fight the government to retain the stoppage and urged workers to return. The note adds unrelated items about Abyssinia and a postponed school play.
Indianapolis reports a flood menace with 2.03 inches in 37 minutes and 3.62 inches in 48 hours. Rivers rise rapidly and low districts flood while streams statewide reach danger stages and overflow in places.
Representatives of outlaw railroad strikers pressed for a hearing before the Railroad Labor Board, citing Cummins-Esch provisions for 100 men to appear, to demand union recognition, wage boosts, reinstatement guarantees with seniority, and swift board action. A Chicago district setback occurred as 38 000 railway clerks and freight handlers voted against joining the strike.
L B Weaver of Grand Rapids Michigan reports feeding Dr LeGear's Stock Powders to a Jersey cow increased milk from 6 to 12 quarts daily and butter fat from 5 to 10 pounds weekly, then to 12 pounds weekly after five months. The ad urges readers to try powders for horses cows steers hogs and sheep with satisfaction guaranteed.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker announced the transfer of government leather and cloth shops from Rochester New York to Jeffersonville Indiana as a key U S supply center. He said funding will be available only for the current fiscal year and the move is administrative, not legislative. Col L D Cabell zone supply officer said no information on the transfer had been received and Baker also declined to defer Rochester arsenal abandonment. The request to delay came from Representative Hull of Iowa.
Aaron Cardinal's circuit court trial on grand larceny ended last night with Judge Griffith taking the case under advisement to issue a decision in a few days. Guardian Harry G. Schwab sold Mrs. Schwab's 161 acre Lancaster township farm to John Corya for 6511 dollars. H H Cope represents the guardian. Katie Littell obtained a divorce from George Littell and resumed her maiden name Katie Louden. Lawyers Sulzer Bear represented the plaintiff and Judge P E Bear the defendant.
A call to action urging support for health and wealth via the Salvation Army. It promotes donating an old suit and contacting the Salvation Army for those out of work or ill.
The Herald lists multiple 1920 primary declarations for Indiana district races. Clarence Custer Greenwood Emma Porter Simeon Leland Edward Roberts Harry Copeland Joseph Cooper S. G. Bovard Harry Nichols Charles Dean Gilbert Dihammer Matthew R. Ralston William Watson and other candidates announce for Congress judge clerk recorder and county offices subject to the Democratic and Republican primaries on May 4 1920 and May 1 1920 in Jefferson Scott and surrounding counties.
Washington reports the president met with his cabinet for an hour and a quarter. Officials described the session as a general discussion with formal talk of the railroad situation and praise for wage board progress. Colby did not confirm whether representation for the United States at the San Remo conference was discussed.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee met in executive session in Washington on April 20 to consider restoring peace with Germany and Austria. A key finding was that the House resolution ending the technical state of war should not be presented to the Senate in its current form.
Paris reports Italy has agreed to participate in a collective note by the allies demanding immediate disarmament of the German army. The announcement came from the foreign office today.
A lightning strike at 5 am on Ryker's Ridge hit the power line into Walter A. Ryker's residence. It stunned both Mr and Mrs Ryker, knocked a phone box from the wall, and killed two horses while badly crippling a cow in the barn. The barn did not catch fire. The Salvation Army is asked to be notified if aid is needed.
Washington reports an emergency brief filed with the railroad labor board by W. A. Robinson of the Chicago Yardmen's Associated and James Eubanks of the St. Louis organization asking an immediate hearing for outlaw strikers. The board adjourned until tomorrow without action.
Gary Indiana reports population 55 344 an increase of 299 percent while Greencastle Indiana shows 3 780 or a loss of ten persons.
Meridian Mississippi reports ten to twenty five dead after a tornado struck the city today. Bay Springs Mississippi is nearly wiped out with seven to fifteen fatalities in the same day disaster.
During a morning storm the large barn on Victor Buchanan’s farm near Manville was struck by lightning and burned down. Two horses three cows and substantial feed were lost. He also lost his automobile farming implements surrey harness and a wagon. One cow escaped and Buchanan saved a wagon and several tools. Insurance partly covers the loss.
Heavy rains and hail drenched Madison flooding Walnut Street and Crooked Creek. Water reached several feet, submerging homes and gardens and washing away farming outbuildings. Fire crews evacuated residents as the Ohio River rose sharply, with 5.87 inches in 30 hours and a 26.7 foot gauge.
Rainfall measured yesterday in Cincinnati was one inch while Frankfort Kentucky recorded 1 inches. Pittsburgh reported no rainfall. The Kentucky river is rising but river men do not anticipate a flood with the present rise.
Everett Danner a 14 year old of Smyrna township was drowned while fording Herbert's creek on a horse. The horse stumbled and threw him into swift water near Smyrna bridge. the body was recovered hours later near Richie's mill after an inquest found accidental drowning.
Several weeks ago the Indianapolis News noted possible oil in Southern Indiana. Despite a 20 year old geologist claim of no oil, locals cite Texas field examples and form a venture to drill on Wm. R. Dryden’s Middlefork farm. A 4000 foot well may yield oil gas or mineral water, shaping Madison’s fortune as Martinsville expands its sanitarium sector to handle growing visitor numbers.
San Remo Italy April 29 the inter allied supreme council officially approves the financial clause of the Turkish settlement. discussion covers borders of New Armenia and the future of Batum.
A quirky note depicts a barber doing headcare services within his musical bands setting, blending grooming with live performance ambiance. It suggests an unusual combo of craft and stage flair, highlighting creative workspaces.
Atlanta reports heavy turnout in the Georgia primary despite bad weather. The contest centers on Attorney General Palmer Hoke Smith and Thomas Watson with a tight result expected as voters go to the polls.
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