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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
State troops took charge of cities as nine were killed and many wounded in Hopkins Pickers unrest tied to a wage demand and opposition to competing by nonunion workers. Industrial Workers of the World leaders claimed the strike aimed to win higher pay and safer conditions amid clashes among protesters.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners completed county reports showing total assessments across personal property classes. It notes changes in assessment methods and orders adjustments to reflect boards’ revisions while comparing Jefferson County’s figures with statewide totals.
Fragmented report notes a Wart Haden meeting to discuss health plans for worm control and disease prevention. It cites Kentucky health officials and a claim of hookworm presence in the region while listing local Democratic nominees in Bedford Kentucky on August 2.
Ambassador Wilson arrived in Washington and conferred with the President and Bryan amid optimism that war will be avoided. Diplomatic talks aimed to restore order in Mexico continue, with Wilson’s stance later approved by Secretary Bryan as the president’s policy.
A garbled OCR note references a person named Carr and a Guardsman Drowell Poyr amid mentions of shootings and a supposed plan. It hints at a denial from an individual formerly in the Kentucky national guard and an unclear site or event with mixed names and actions.
Washington reports Secretary Bryan rejects claims that his request for a 100000 appropriation to help Americans leaving Mexico marks early intervention. He calls the reports plagiarized and unworkable while noting no change in the Mexican situation per State Department advices. In Chicago, PT Russel predicts meat prices and availability will shift as livestock scarcity drives costs higher.
Secretary Daniels and Secretary Daniels urged officers to avoid immaculate white uniforms in navy yards. After questions about attire at the torpedo shops and storehouses, Secretary Ducalle ordered navy personnel on duty to wear civilian clothes, citing cost and practicality of white linen.
The obituary item notes Vramis Way Smith of Philadelphia left S100 006 to Satanel WoOW Brigis for use of no property and a yearly allowance for upkeep, with Brice described as “Only dear friend” and a hotel connection. The piece mentions a plan involving Colonnade hotel and a note on Mr Brice’s surprise and the family ties to Ho Jenks Shoaith.
Miss Leewas a seventeen year old Cornell freshman who lived for twenty weeks on essentially no money. Her meals were tea and peanut butter toast for breakfast, peanut butter bread and cocoa for lunch, and a boiled potato with butter and more toast for dinner. She survived on ten dollars of supplies and claimed she adapted to the frugal menu without craving extra food.
Mrs Agnes Warren of Silver Plume died aged 86 following a long residence in the town. She never saw the railroad station after arriving in Colorado due to an accident that left her a cripple for life. Survivors include two sons James and Jesse Warren, both of Silver Plume.
Macon, Georgia motorcyclist Martin A. O'Brien was killed when his bike slid on a slippery track and plunged through a fence into a wall after being thrown from a prior spill. He had mounted a second motorcycle and declared, I will win this race or break neck.
A Wood Mostillorang Company plant in New Albany was destroyed after a fire that also damaged a nearby barn and 17 homes. Eleven people were injured from heat, falls, or burns. A spectator suffered the worst burns as a roof collapsed. Firefighters saved two people from the home across the street. A minister and professor discussed today in political economy matters. A Dean’s Pills advertisement follows.
Washington reports that the United States narrowed the import export gap with five major South American countries Argentina Brazil Chile Uruguay and Peru by 10 million dollars in the last fiscal year Imports held steady at 157 million dollars while exports totaled 126 million dollars US gains marked by Argentina Brazil Chile and Uruguay increasing their purchases and sales with the United States amid ongoing trade activity.
Madison Indiana resident Mrs. W. Griffith testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills eased her family’s kidney pain and fatigue after overwork. An ad from Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo New York lists 50 cent price and claims nationwide availability through dealers.
In Evanaville on Thursday a woman identified as Mrs. Jones Paule had twenty two teeth extracted then suddenly lost recognition of family and mind. Her husband and parents were brought to Booneville and Toole sought to restore her reason amid hysteria. Medical officials cite intense heat as a possible factor and note the era’s large number of women stenographers.
Local Madison market column lists prices for flour poultry grain and seeds. Includes quotes for sugar corn timothy clover seeds wool coal and coke, plus notes on purchases of unwashed wool, and a classified ad offering a grand piano and repair shop move.
W A Guthrie of Madison was elected president of the State Board of Forestry at its first official meeting. A Gladden was named secretary to the board. The post carries a $1,500 annual salary. The board scheduled August 12 to inspect the state forest reserve at Henryville Indiana.
George S Crum of near Carmel Indiana is thought to be the region's top blackberry picker this season. He has harvested and sold 665 gallons of wild berries at about 25 to 30 cents per gallon, earning nearly 200 dollars. Hooks er Coomer, a one armed local, also showed well with 280 gallons picked and sold despite his handicap.
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