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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1919

Page

3

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Madison Readers

Madison residents testify to kidney pills improving weak kidneys and back pains. Mrs Nan Oakley and Mrs Oakley recount lasting relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Harper's drug store, noting satisfaction and repeated recommendations. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. Adv.

Madison Dean Nan Oasley Walnut Street Harper's Drug Store Oakley Adrong Doan Foster - Milburt Co., Props Buffalo N.Y Adv

Allies reveal sharp notes sent to German peace delegation

Washington reports the Supreme Council released the contents of two sharp notes to the German peace delegation dated December 8. The first note warns Germany that until the peace treaty is in force a denunciation of the armistice allows allied forces full latitude for any military measures deemed necessary and urges immediate signature of the protocol and ratification deposit.

Washington Supreme Council Paris Crerman Germany

Berger Nominated in Milwaukee After Sedition Conviction

Victor Berger, denied a Congress seat by the House Privileges and Election Committee and under a twenty year penitentiary sentence for sedition, receives Socialist nomination in Milwaukee's fifth district. Primary results show Berger and Republican rivals Bodenstab Cannonitate with unclear totals.

Milwaukee Victor Berger Congress House Privileges and Election Committee Fifth Congressional District Conpress Berger Theod Henry Bodenstab

Hearing Postponed For War Probe And Contempt Case

United States government attorneys led by Attorney General Palmer appeared before Judge Anderson and requested continuances for both the contempt charges against miners officials and the Federal Grand Jury probe of wartime activities. The miners’ lawyers concurred, setting the contempt hearing for December 16 and the grand jury probe for December 17. No indication of drops or presses on the charges was given.

Indianapolis United States Palmer Anderson

White House to Send Message on Road Situation soon

The White House stated President Wilson will transmit a special message to Congress regarding the road situation. No details were given on whether the Attorney General advised returning road ownership to owners.

Washington Dee White House Wilson Congress

Representatives Appeal to House Agriculture Panel on Prohibition

Representatives Rainey and Gallion urged repeal of the war time prohibition law before the House Agriculture Committee. The committee took no action at the session in Washington on December 9.

Washington House Agriculture Committee Rainey Gallion

Death of Madison Resident Miss Alice Logan in Louisville

Word received by Mr. William L Hill reports Miss Alice Logan former Madison resident for over 60 years died at her Louisville home Sunday. She was 74 and a daughter of James T Logan a Madison businessman linked with Senator James Hill in local lumber. Burial occurred in Louisville this afternoon. She had many friends in Madison who mourn her passing.

William L. Hill Alice Logan Madison Louisville Miss Logan James T. Logan James Hill

Market Opens Strong in Tobacco Sale Record High Averages

The Madison market opened stronger with good and fine tobacco leading gains. Offerings totaled about 65 000 pounds averaging 46 cents, with many baskets selling above 90 cents to a dollar. Notable results include R L Conner 3725 pounds at 49c and John Perry 17025 pounds at 80c, among others. Mrs Elizabeth R Trow and Miss Frances Ross traveled to Cincinnati for the day.

R. L. Conner Bedford John Perry Harry Wilson Milton McDowell & Abbott Kemp & Sigman W. Jenkins Madison Farmers Warehouse

Fifty-Fifty Trains Planned For Coal Savings

Five hundred fifty trains slated for elimination on eastern rails at midnight as a coal conservation measure. Railway officials say the cut will affect service on several eastern routes and reduce coal consumption nationwide.

New York Dee

Mrs Mary Anna Heitz dies after long illness at Madison

Mrs Mary Anna Heitz widow of Adam Heitz died at 9 this morning at her daughter Mrs Michael Requet's home five miles north of Madison. She lived in the county all her life born April 15 1845 near China. Survived by four sons Frank Edward George and William. Funeral at St Anthony's China Thursday at 9. Interment in church cemetery.

Mary Anna Heitz Adam Heitz Michael Requet Cross Road Michigan Road Madison Heitz China John Lydia Ferguson St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Requet Frank Cincinnati Edward Newport George Indianapolis William Wirt St. Anthony’s Church

Secretary Wilson Urges Miners to Accept President Wilson Plan

Secretary of Labor Wilson telegraphed John J. Lewis urging miners to accept the president's settlement basis. He says he has worked with the president for over six years and warns the country faces a difficult industrial situation that could threaten the foundation of social life.

Washington Wilson John J. Lewis

Forewarned Sheriff Foils Bank Robbery in Early Morning

Sheriff and three deputies deterred a bank heist at Savings Lots. A gun battle erupted with robbers. two were killed and one seriously wounded. Officers aided periodical casualties and secured the scene.

Orwell Deco

Mexican diplomat note eyed as Jenkins release cited

The Mexican reply to a state department note is expected today as American Consul Jenkins is reportedly released. Tobacco sales at Peoples, Farmers and Snooks warehouses showed midrange prices with slight improvements and totals tallied for yesterday. Schmidlap Lodge No 408 F and A M elected W A Crosby, George M Black, Aba Cavitt, J W L C Filson as officers with Calvin Bolen treasurer and William Steadman Sr as S D.

Washington State Department Regursley American Jenkins Mexico Peoples, Fateners Snooks Peoples Schmidlap Lodge No W. A. Crosby W.aie George M. Black S. W. Aba Cavitt

Madison Public Schools Observe Christmas Holidays

The Madison public schools observe holidays from Friday December 19 to Monday December 29. New Year’s Day will have regular sessions. Eighty five percent of the same people are affected on the left side.

Madison

Hughes Urges Federal Aid to Farming in Defense of Act

Former Justice Mekeo argues that the Federal Farm Loan Act is constitutional and essential to secure a stable food supply. He contends government support for farming through land banks and tax exempt bonds can provide low interest credit, aiding farmers nationwide.

U. S. Supreme Court Mekeo Eas Fred Fa Mr. Wiches Congress Dle

Mary Kieffert Leaves for Louisville After Visit

Mrs. Mary Kieffert takes the morning train home to Louisville after visiting her daughter Sister Mary Francis who serves as Sister Superior at St. Michael's school.

Mary Kieffert Louisville Sister Mary Francis St. Michael’s School

Proposal to investigate wage increase in Indianapolis

Wilson proposes a commission to study coal industry wage conditions and operators' profits to decide if a further wage rise is warranted. The plan calls for a 4 percent wage increase if justified, with presidential appointment of the commission to determine work conditions and rates.

Indianapolis Decender 4 Presse Deat Wilson Presi Weorksage

Cabinet Restricts Talks to Routine Matters

The cabinet met and discussed only routine matters. Secretaries Lane and Lansing stated the coal situation was not discussed and there was nothing new in the Mexican situation.

Washington Lane Lansing Fansing

Bonar Law Denies France and England Defense Pact Talk

London December reports quote Bonar Law denying France and England are negotiating a defensive treaty if the United States withholds ratification of the triple pact. He spoke in the House of Commons to reject such claims and uphold the current alliance stance.

London Dec A. Bonar Law House of Commons France England United States

Madison Township Teachers Institute Set For January

The Madison township teachers institute will be held on January side in the Madison High School building. Mr Ray Sherman of Manville was a passenger to Indianapolis this morning to visit friends. Mr Lowndes returned on the western train to Detroit where he is in postal service. Lowndes was formerly a teacher in the Broadway high school and has many friends in Madison who were pleased to meet him.

Madison Madison Hagh Ray Sherman Manville Indianapolis Frends Woo. Lowndes Daniel Lowndes Detroit Mich Lowndes Broadway

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