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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
4
Local dispatches list residents and visitors passing through Madison August 19. Notes include departures to Indianapolis Columbus Terre Haute St Louis and Cincinnati. Mentions visits with relatives in Vevay North Madison and Greenb b. mentions Wittenberg College trip and a National Convention delegation.
Five local coloured men were fined five dollars each plus costs yesterday in Mayor's court for shooting craps. They were arrested by Chief Jones on Wednesday and released on promise to appear. Oscar Hamml was fined twenty dollars for weed ordinance violation and will appeal at the October term circus court.
A wild chase along Fifth Avenue in New York drew hundreds of pedestrians as a deer escaped from Central Park Zoo. The animal led pursuers for several blocks before a patrolman leaped from a moving car and pinned the deer to the ground.
A twelve year old writes to Collier's Weekly arguing that children rarely cause panic and faulting nervous, excitable women. The note questions public sensationalism and reflects early 20th century attitudes in a brief reader letter.
Messrs John J. Brown and William C. Harrison of the Indiana state board of tax commissioners visited the Brittenback road in Republican township and Peter Pelser road in Smyrna township with County Auditor Charles Dibler. They toured Hanover college campus and Clifty Park, praising the county scenery before returning to Indianapolis. A formal finding on the road construction will be filed with Auditor Dibler later.
A special election set for September 6 will decide thirteen Indiana constitutional amendments. The proposals include uniform suffrage, state registration, governor veto power over appropriation items, fixed four year terms for county officers, four year prosecutor terms, licensing for lawyers, inclusion of colored people in the militia, salary term limits, a non enumeration basis for legislative seats, four year terms for state officers, broader taxation powers, income tax authority, and a shift to appointing the state superintendent of public instruction. Mrs Inez M Etheridge appointed postmaster at Markland in Switzerland county succeeding Carl C Rayls.
Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor branded the nationwide unemployment as the most gigantic and widespread lockout of wage earners in U S history. He urged a congressional investigation into a conspiracy to crush organized labor by financial interests with force and blood policy akin to the Kaiser.
Chicago plans a strike vote conference starting August 29 to decide union rail labor stance on wage cuts and overtime abolition ordered by the labor board. Referendums across unions close September 1 with reports showing near unanimous opposition to any wage reductions or overtime changes.
Paris reports a diplomatic victory for France as Allies agree to send reinforcements to upper Silesia, boosting French influence in the region.
Superior Judge Moll denied William Frye’s injunction challenging the motor truck license tax, effectively upholding the license law as constitutional. Frye argued the law was discriminatory and sought to block collection.
Washington August 19 the 100000000 appropriation in the Townsend Good Roads Bill was cut to 75000000 by the Senate Senator New sponsored the amendment as an economy measure.
At the Jefferson Hotel the Rotary Club hosted Ted Proud athletic director of the boys work and Dr. David Berry of Indianapolis. Hon. Charles Dean and Nichlas Harper also attended. Proud reported on the summer’s work and youth interest while Berry praised Madison and the local Rotary Club. Next week is ladies night. committee members Elmer Scott Marshall Tennis and Walter Greiner were named.
In a probate filing Otto Hampe public administrator presents a codicil to Jennie B Dana’s will. The document requests a fine white burial dress and wedding ring burial, notes mortgage payoff, and lists bequests of paintings to relatives and friends including George Dana of Kirkwood and Virginia Diana.
Public health records show Asiatic cholera spreading rapidly through European Russia with about 6000 cases by June 26. Urban centers like Petrograd and Moscow are hit hardest as heat and refugees worsen the outbreak. In Moscow, imperial castles and Crimea country houses are being turned into hospitals. Prof E R Ferguson and son and Rev F W Schmunk left for Indianapolis on school business. World cork usage weighs about 1200 tons annually.
Thousands are using this home remedy for catarrh and colds. Mix one ounce tincture of menthol with a pint of water and gargle or spray the throat and nostrils twice daily to clear the nasal passages and throat and keep germs away.
In a terse report, United Sites Army outlines eight ideal ties amid a dentrifice surge. The piece notes the surge of dental surgeus and ties as a strategic measure, emphasizing organized action and policy alignment.
An advertisement from E. Wehd of Muncie touts Bio-feren as a cure for nervousness and run down health. The copy urges readers to take dosages of seven pills daily for seven days with promises of restored health and vigor, claiming local druggists stock the product.
The coming Indiana State Fair night feature The Siege of the Dardamelles retells a World War I naval tragedy with scenic effects and fireworks. Big war bombs will appear on screen and be shown as two men lift a filled explosive. The spectacle runs five nights on the racetrack infield opening Monday September 5.
Riders from noted western ranches will perform at the Indiana State Fair on the race track and in the hippodrome show. Leonard and Mayme Stroud lead as trick ropers, with Beatrice Kirnan and Tommy Kirnan among other top riders from the 101 ranch shows and Buffalo Hill and Pawnee Bill crews. Mayme Stroud recently claimed the world cowgirls title in Chicago.
The Indiana State Fair will host a large auto show limited by the Manufacturers' building capacity. All floor space is filled by manufacturers and agencies. Major car makes will be exhibited with the latest accessories.
Indiana State Fair officials expect large crowds and have arranged parking for 30,000 cars daily. Cars will enter through the north east and south gates with Boy Scouts directing motorists to lots.
Mrs Hallie Stockdale of Cincinnati wife of Henry Stockdale dropped dead at her brother Harry Peak's home in Bedford Kentucky where she was visiting. Cause of death apoplexy. She was 35 born in Trimble County and is survived by her husband and a Bedford brother and Louisville sister. She belonged to the Bedford Methodist Church. An aunt, Mrs James Crawford of West Third Street, is mentioned.
In Savannah Georgia on August 18 prohibition officers discovered a moonshine village along a canal bank deep in a swamp near the Ogeechee river. Inhabitants fled into the marsh as the camp appeared ready for operation.
In a report the raiders stated the operation had run for at least a year. Ten large stills were found in use, with 211 fermenters and 1,500 gallons of beer made from black strap and meal. Sixty five five gallon and ten gallon kegs of whisky and all paraphernalia were destroyed.
A fragment notes ice serves as a watering place with listed advantages. The text mentions benefits but lacks specifics.
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