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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
5
The narrative contrasts Democratic and Republican fiscal actions from 93 through the 1900s, noting the sinking fund tax was diverted to general funds by Republicans, creating deficits, while Democratic administration reduced current expense levies and the sinking fund tax, saving taxpayers over 1.16 million and repaying 900 thousand of outstanding debts.
Bernard Korbly of Indianapolis issues call for reorganization of the Democratic State Committee. Delegates to district conventions will be elected December 20 and 27, except in certain counties. Fourth District apportions delegates by vote totals from the governor race, with North Vernon hosting the district convention.
Edward H. Clement, speaking at the Vivisection Congress in Washington, attacked the Rockefeller Institute as a corrupt and wealth tainted institution, accusing it of lying, stealing, arson and murder.
Mrs Francis B Sayre was guest of honor at a luncheon by the daughter of the U S Ambassador Page. Mr Sayre joined the Ambassador at Trinity College for the commemorative event. Also notes Sour Orange Trees growing wild in Florida swamps for centuries and a Mrs Austins Bag Pancake ad for breakfast cakes.
Dr Craig is acquitted of murder after a five minute jury verdict. Prosecutor nolle pressed A M Ragsdale as accessory. Judge Blair instructs guilt not established. Craig’s daughter Marion weeps. Craig's supporters cheer the result. Also reports on Carranza defense of executions and Huerta’s mobilization rumors.
The House Lobby Investigation report sustains the charge that lobbies influencing legislation existed. Mulhall’s charges against members are unfounded except for Illinois’ McDermott, accused of grave impropriety. Social loans to McDermott noted as social transactions, AFL lobby deemed proper, but Stulhall and Emery of NAM pushed beyond decency to sway legislation. No evidence found of improper influence in Congress elections.
Dr. William Henry Wishbard 97, Indianapolis oldest physician, died today. A Civil War surgeon for Indiana volunteers, he helped found and led the Indiana State Medical Society and served as its president. He was active in Presbyterian church affairs and the G A R.
Broken water main halts supply to schools offices factories and hospitals in Cincinnati. Repairs pending while industries close. Austria operates 11 760 miles of railway tracks with 24 244 post offices in Great Britain.
William Webster Brown was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced for 249 2b years. Blanche, of New York, made the wedding cake for the White House nuptials. Francia B. Sayre and Misa Jessie Wilson were married November 25. The cake, cut into 2,000 pieces, was praised as a work of art by those who saw it.
Milwaukee makes a push to repurchase Lena Blackburne from the Chicago White Sox offering $7500. Blackburne would prefer playing in Milwaukee to Chicago where he was sold for $5000.
More than 100 delegates and visitors arrive for a three day Indiana State Grange meeting in Indianapolis. The opening includes a social reception at the Hotel Jefferson and a 10 o'clock start at the Py thian building for the fifth degree with secret proceedings and committee reports. Mayor-elect James E. Crozier addresses the audience with applause, followed by speeches from Hon. Jos M Cravens and others. The afternoon session is in the big Pythian Hall with a public welcome and secret sessions resume in the fourth degree. Tomorrow features degree work and officer elections ahead of sixth degree conferrals. Subscribe for The Herald.
Francis B. Sayre and his bride Misa Jessie Wilson sail on the steamship George Washington for a European honeymoon. They evaded photographers four days after the White House wedding as President Wilson and Secret Service watched closely from the dock.
Milton Updegraff and wife wheeled their three young daughters nearly 1300 miles in baby carriages from Nebraska to Philadelphia. They completed most of the journey on foot with a few train legs on the last stretch from Lancaster.
A Montgomery Ward, who started as a day laborer and rose to preside over the large mail order house, died Sunday at his Highland Park residence. He was 70 years old.
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