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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
4
Vern Thes of Waynetown drove over a track when a fast passenger train approached. The frightened horse bolted, ran west along the track for 12 miles in forty minutes, tore its shoes and stripped off tar, with the locomotive following but the horse never stopped until near Veedersburg depot.
U.S. agents detained Jose Santos Jelaya, once Nicaragua’s president, at a West End Avenue apartment with a murder warrant. The report notes Pennington and two-year-old Pennington connected to a Kentucky disappearance and an alleged incident involving a stranger in Louisville, with Capt. Wall directing actions.
Representative Laeb of Rockport announces government plans to buy eight acres and one mule for a $2,000,000 dam project. Work to start May 1 next year. Alonzo F. Fitch and wife sell 40 acres in Republican township. David M. Nichols and wife sell 1 acre in Moore township for $800 to James L. Arbuckle and John E. Yayer respectively.
Delish breakfast option praised as a light cake suitable for morning meals. Available at all grocers.
William B Craig charged with the murder of Dr Knabe pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Judge overruled the motion to quash and a venire of prospective jurors was called. The defense and crowd observed as tentative jurors were questioned with emphasis on prior medical or family influences and potential bias.
Rumor says Dr Wiki weighs a fat job as health commissioner of New York City. Friends claim he is considering an offer, with discussions reportedly underway in Washington and among city officials.
A fragmentary report notes five illustrious females on a list prepared by Professor Matthews. Mentions possible membership debates and a plan for a club or society activity. Sparse references to Worthiness, an “din mortain” concept, and early modern tech curiosities.
The article portrays Mexican women enduring war's toll between factions. Wives and daughters of soldiers suffer enforced separations, provide aid to troops, and face displacement as federal forces advance and towns evacuate. Neutrally frames hardship and resilience without graphic detail.
The Spectator cites Frederick N. Hotinga's compilation showing 1912 U S homicide deaths near 8.1 per 100 000, down from 8.4 in 1911, with Memphis leading at 46 per 100 000 and Chicago reporting the highest ten year total. The report compares foreign cities, noting Italy and Copenhagen as safer by several measures.
A fully equipped motor hospital built for the Bureau of Mines in Pittsburgh showcases a new ambulance concept adaptable to water supply projects like Catskill and Los Angeles aqueducts. The unit includes two palettes, six oxygen tanks, regenerators, pumps, stretchers, life line, explosives, lanterns, tents, extinguishers, a telephone system, hose, axes, saws, miners tools, and medical supplies.
Fragmentary line references Mrs Austin with a cake item and grocers. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible from the readable text.
John Magill of Lovington near Decatur unearthed a petrified human foot embedded in rock about 1000 feet below the surface. The find occurred during excavation work, revealing a curious fossil-like artifact.
A compact ad notes Mrs Austin's Bag Pan Cake as a pleasing staple, available through local grocers. Shoppers are urged to purchase this popular baking mix, praised for consistent quality and home kitchen ease.
Misa Madeline Doty and Misa Elizabeth Watson, former New York State Factory Commission investigator, spent four days undercover at Auburn prison. They found brutal treatment of female inmates, including humiliating bathing, kerosene on hair, inadequate clothing, and harsh supervision. The visit aimed to spur national reforms in the handling of women prisoners.
The speaker title arose from protest power in the British House of Commons with Sir Thomas Hungerford first named in 1376. The piece contrasts early oratory with the need for a ready tongue and courage to argue with the king. It then urges flexible habits to avoid premature aging and maintain youth.
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