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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
A report notes that profits in poultry depend on healthy chicks. It mentions experts and feed trials, with references to products and farming methods affecting chick development and overall output.
Thieves entered Glass confectionery by forcing a rear door, stole 165 from the store safe. The break was not found until morning when Robert Glass Wotte unlocked the safe and reported the loss. Police and investigators search for the culprits as assistance from the Salvation Army is sought.
The Department of Justice reached an agreement with major sugar refiners to end resale to middlemen for speculative purposes. All sales will go directly to robbers and wholesalers under a new program, promising an immediate curb on sugar profiteering. Attorney General Palmer sees a swift effect and Representative Howard vows stiff penalties for violators.
The report notes President Wilson will meet this afternoon to address United States trade adjustments and relations with Mexico. It mentions discussions include diplomatic representatives in Washington and negotiations on broader policy implications.
Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama was elected Democratic leader of the Senate by a Democratic caucus. The vote was by acclamation. In Indiana, Mrs. Earn A. Daubenheyer died leaving her estate to sister Mrs. Aetha M. Dunning. Dunning found gold coins hidden in the home totaling about 1600 dollars. A chase for a peeper occurred in Lafayette as a crowd pursued a suspect near Tenth and Cincinnati streets. An estimate notes about half the globe is iron.
Children raise funds through paper drives and milk fund contests with totals toward the Armenian fund and a France memorial statue on the Marne field. Senior class works on a play for May 19 at the opera house. Wabanaki Camp Fire Girls hike to Hanover and boost milk fund. A probate suit to set aside Catherine Wenger will seeks part of a 125000 estate.
Hundreds gathered to witness the arraignment of William Ray on murder charges in Indianapolis. Only a guarded 150-person venue admitted as Ray refused to plead. doctors deemed him sane. In Mazatlan revolution fears prompted mass exodus of Americans and Mexican troops.
Reports say revolutions seized two federal troop trains between Eyruabt and Cuernavaca within fifty miles of Mexico City. General Alvarez, speaking through Sonora authorities, confirms the action while Cabanzas admits the force’s movements.
The Southern Pacific Railroad lines through Sonora and Sinaloa seized by Sonora militarists are to be returned to American owners. General Calles announced the move as troop movements are readied and the lines will be officially turned back today.
A Reuters dispatch reports Shanghai being placed under martial law amid student demonstrations and government alarms. The action follows protests linked to resistance against the Japanese occupation.
A meeting at Volga school produced strong interest in forming a Jersey Bull Association in Dearborn County Indiana. County Agent Doddridge and Purdue Dairy Extension explained planned breeding benefits and costs. Five bulls were purchased in nearby Dearborn to set a ten annual breeding program with fifty cows per bull and ten dollar cow shares.
The article details confirmations at St Michael and St Patrick in North Madison with Bishop Chartrand assisted by Rev Guthneck and others. It lists confirmands, sponsors, and church choirs, noting upcoming confirmations at St Magdalene Ripley and St Marys in the city. A Jeffersonville civic club forms to create a women’s restroom facility, supported by the Young Business Men’s Club. It concludes with a remark on divorce leading to multiple marriages.
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