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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
Constantine announces his first proclamation as King of the Hellene and vows to strengthen ties with allied powers and Servia after an anti monarchist demonstration estimated at 200000 people. The king arrives to a charged scene as supporters and opponents clash over the new regime.
Waltington argues for complete early resumption of trade between the United States and Russia as a remedy for agricultural overproduction and farmer hardship. Democratic cadets caucus with Senate Democratic steering committee opposes rushing the Omics Fs f Bill as emergency legislation to relieve farmers.
Sixty tons of hay three horses four pigs and many chickens were destroyed by a Sunday fire on the Ben Burton farm near Mill Creek. The loss is estimated at 5000 dollars. A drive for money by the Hospital Aid Society of this city has most in 339.10 being sub
State Senator Bowser remains critically ill in a LaPorte hospital after surgery. Physicians say he cannot be discharged before March 1. Bowser drafted a bill to convert northern Indiana sand dunes into a park.
Washington December 21 resolution to extend delinquent income tax payment was withdrawn after Secretary Houston reported disastrous treasury effects. Efouse Committee had previously reported the measure.
Ten workmen were injured when an open hearth furnace at the Illinois steel plant caved in burying them. The accident occurred at the Gary, Indiana facility on December 21.
Washington voices push to lift the 10 per cent sales tax on soft drinks as former Senator Hardwick argues the levy is theoretical and harmful to industry. A Southern Bottlers Association representative backs the criticism in front of the Ways and Means Committee.
Dublin dispatch reports troop reinforcements moved to the Tipperary mountains after a fierce combat left ten Sinn Feiners and eight British soldiers dead and many wounded in a clash between Crown forces and Republicans.
Fair Play Fire Company No 1 elected officers for the new year with David Johnson as President and John W Bishop as Vice President Conrad Heck as Secretary Richard Johnson as Treasurer Edward Dihammer as Chief Director Edward Hoffman as Assistant Chief Director Samuel Lawson as Engineer Abe Neal and Ben Lotz as Hose Directors John Harper and Louis Wolf as Pipesmen Trustees include William J Schmidt John W Stanley George F Harper Standing Committee members Charles Hillabold Bart Antle Walter Kahn Drivers list Samuel Lawson Roy Dan ner Charles Ringwald Russell I hamm er Clarence Hoffman Note the format reflects the period style and names as readable in the record.
The article notes that Goethe was over eighty when composing the second part of Faust and mentions that more than 1,700 locomotives were built in the Philadelphia district during 1010.
Albany reports Lieutenant Johnsons airplane, one of two sent to search for missing naval balloonists, was burned up today. Johnson and helper were uninjured as the plane caught fire shortly after takeoff.
Edward H. Burton and wife convey 82 acres in Smyrna township to George N. Small for one dollar and other consideration. Also notes that Great Britain had 31 000 horsemen in the wars with Napoleon.
A historical notice describes a national relief effort targeting famine and starvation in war stricken lands. It cites Herbert Sloover’s funds and lists children and families in dire need, urging Americans to contribute through committees and cooperative help.
Jos Roberts filed for abatement in Clerk Nichols office concerning Warren F Rector of Suno township. The 1905 will leaves the entire site to the widow. Stephanus appointed guardian for minor Charles Alstpanus. 15 year old enlisted in the Navy and served in Siberia. He is in a San Francisco mental hospital. Stephanus seeks government guardianship to secure compensation. Harry Lemen represents the guardian. Excavations at Bagdad indicate a great prehistoric city.
Washington reports that the four major express companies formed the American Railway Express Company under Interstate Commission approval. Commissioner McChord says the merger creates a monopoly, hinders competition, and could reduce speed and efficiency of shipments. Others defend or oppose the consolidation.
The Clothing Manufacturers Association announced a wage cut of about 10 percent for November 1919 after a period of increases, affecting workers in the York clothing industry. A separate society report notes officers elected at the Odd Fellows Lodge and other community notices including deaths and local travels.
Moscow dispatch quotes Leon Trotsky saying the Soviet government will not prepare for future fighting as peace Christmas era begins. Soviet leaders shift focus to national economic upbuilding and recovery efforts amid wartime strain. Meanwhile, Frances Hoffman, former Madison resident, dies at 78 in Indianapolis. funeral set at St Patrick’s in Indianapolis. survivors include three sons and two daughters.
Mrs. Hurley Ashby of 343 West Twenty-seventh Street was robbed of $11 after a handgun was leveled at her head on Twenty-sixth Street near Boulevard Place. The thief fled. Ashby could not identify the culprit. Porter Webster of Switzerland County and Birdie E Perkins of Cincinnati were granted a marriage license by Clerk Harry Nichols. ceremony by Rev. F. P. Smith in the Clerk's office.
National totals show Harding with 16,181,289 votes and Cox with 9,141,750. In Indiana, Harding received 696,370 votes while Cox had 511,364.
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