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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
3
Nashville reports the suffrage ratification resolution completed as Governor Roberts sent the adoption notice to Secretary Colby marking formal approval of the federal amendment.
A menu column lists dishes including Veal Salad with diced veal carrot celery onion and lettuce with a light dressing, and Spaghetti with stewed veal and herbs. It includes Green Peas cooked with soda and sugar, served with a cream or butter dressing and optional foam.
Miss Genevieve Oakley of Indianapolis is visiting the McMahon home at the corner of Poplar and Presbyterian avenues. She plans a trip to Kentucky before returning home.
Paris Aug 24 The Fifteenth Russian Army on the northern Poland front has been decisively defeated and the Fourth Russian Army and the Third Russian Cavalry Corps surrounded. Soviet communique reports violent fighting near Lomza and Bielostok. Polish General Staff announces over 80 000 Russian prisoners captured by the Poles.
London reports the entire Russian force on the northern Polish front, about 65,000 men, has been surrounded by Polish forces. Soviet Russia also threatens to sever friendly relations with Great Britain according to afternoon indications.
In Danville Indiana Clarence Gibbs 44 was killed instantly his son Ivan 9 and daughter Vivian 12 were probably fatally injured when their car was hit by an interurban at a local milk depot Eric Harrison 14 who drove the vehicle was also injured.
The Soviet Union asks no indemnity from Poland but demands demobilization of Poland's armies and war industries as part of the peace terms offered at the Minsk conference, according to a State Department statement.
Troops were rushed from the Belfast barracks today to quell a new outbreak of disorder at Lisburn. The unrest follows the ongoing tension in the region as authorities seek to restore order and calm.
Governor Cox announced he would prove charges of a 15 million dollar Republican slush fund and would make revelations in a Pittsburgh address. Harding Keene, cited in Dayton, Ohio, said nothing about many events surrounding him while Cox asserted his case.
Chicago Aug 24 A committee member said Governor Cox will be subpoenaed and compelled to appear if he does not voluntarily provide a satisfactory reply to data requests about a $15,000,000 Republican campaign fund. The commander called Cox’s statement that there is no use in appearing unsatisfactory.
Paris reports a Cabinet council at which the foreign office sent a note to the British Embassy thanking Great Britain and Italy for communications from the Anglo-Italian Premiers expressing hope of an early united stand on Russia.
Washington dispatch reports armed German bands attacked French troops in Upper Silesia and forced withdrawal from the city. French prepare to defend themselves while awaiting orders as Germans set fire to inter allied commission offices and tortured many Poles.
More than 1,000 miners and day men at the Brazil mines held a mass meeting on August 24 and adopted resolutions demanding a 20 raise for day men and 10 cents per ton for tonnage workers. Individual riders said they will not resume work until their demands are granted.
Governor Goodrich signals approval and funds for half the purchase of a new state recreation park at Clifty Falls near Madison. Richard Lieber and the state conservation commission outline plans with citizen cooperation needed. Park would be about 100 acres, split cost 50 50 between Madison residents and the State. Also notes a Tennessee vote expanding women’s suffrage and upcoming registration dates and precinct boundaries for Madison.
Indianapolis Aug 24 retail coal interests will file in federal court Thursday challenging the coal commission act passed by the Legislature. Jobbers may file later, and operators have already brought suit.
Indiana miners and operators appear close to a compromise on a 1.50 dollar per day raise for striking workers who seek 2.00 dollars. Mines remain idle as tonnage workers demand a 0.10 dollar per ton increase. A separate note mentions the Lord Mayor of London wearing a crimson velvet robe before the king.
Publishers refuse to fill orders at list prices or ship with invoices showing increases of 50 to 75 percent. Dealers and school cities may not sell at more than 12 percent above listed net price, forcing action to enforce the state law. Mrs Eck Henry leaves for Indianapolis, Mrs W H Luckett visits, and Miss Agnes Hull stays with Mr and Mrs John Inglis.
H G Schneider admitted guilt in Squire Chapman's court to keeping an unscreened slaughter house and violating city health regulations. He was fined ten dollars and costs on each charge after the cases were pursued by the City Board of Health. The item closes with a wry remark about matches and a match trust.
The article describes the U.S. Ottawa program to export films showing American methods in live stock and packing, aimed at Latin American markets. It notes uptake by Argentina and its embassy purchasing ten films, with Buenos Aires railroad and Chicago packing houses featured. It highlights planned showings of swine farms and American hog breeds, plus limited women auto drivers in Argentina.
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