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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1913

Page

6

Progresives Demand Separation From Republicans

Albert J. Beveridge at an Illinois Progressive conference declares no amalgamation with other parties and vows to carry the war into Africa where fighting prospects are good. Suffragettes and Prohibitionists press amendments to the U. S. Constitution as Congress handles currency legislation.

Washington United States Congress Republican Africa Albert J. Beveridge Illinois Progressive

Wedding of a Popular Colored Couple Sunday

The marriage of William Barton and Addie Smith was held Sunday afternoon at 5 30 at the bride’s parents home. Rev E Terrell of Broadway Baptist officiated. The bride wore white and carried flowers. Nell Nettles played the wedding march. Relatives and few close friends attended. a supper followed. The couple departed yesterday afternoon for Coldwater Mississippi to establish their home.

William Barton Addie Smith Andrew Smith E. Terrell Broadway Baptist Church Mise Nell Nettles Coldwater, Mies

Nurse's error gives carbolic acid as castor oil

In Hammond Indiana on December 23 Mrs William Stoll cases death after a nurse mistook carbolic acid for castor oil. The patient drank the poison before the error was discovered.

Hammond, Ind William Stoll

Officials Receive Reprimands From Military Dress Dinner

Christmas gifts in the form of reprimands were sent to fourteen army navy and marine corps officials who made up the dinner committee of Wallow of the garabao order. The package contained the president's reprimand about the "silly effervescence of children."

Washington Army Navy Marine Corps Wallow Order of Garabao Beck Childien Wit

Choir Delivers Christmas Cantata The Shepherd King at Trinity

A well filled Sunday crowd heard Trinity church choir perform The Shepherd King by J. Lincoln Hall. Part I featured solos by Lottie Wolf C R Wilson Clyde Blackard and Frank Benson with chorus and a women’s trio. Part II offered four numbers including Glory To God and Sleep Sweetly with Margaret Geott giving a notable alto solo.

Trinity Church Frank Benson

Snowbound Midwest and Great Lakes Hit by Long Lasting Storm

A heavy wet snow disrupted travel in Chicago and Illinois while Nebraska reports 24 hours of snowfall. Detroit notes the snow blanket across Michigan with the heaviest accumulation in the Upper Peninsula.

Chicago Ilinoia Nebraska Detroit Michigan Upper Peninsula

Foreigner residents flee Tampico as rebels threaten city

December reports foreigners hasten to harbor ships in Tampico amid rebel artillery threats. Warships including the American prepare to safeguard light-draft vessels and assist foreign nationals along the river.

Vera Crus Tampico Amerian

Teachers' Association Hockey Quest Delights Indiana Meet

Over 2,000 feminine school teachers joined a playful hockey activity at the state meeting in Indianapolis as they succumbed to the shopping fever during the event.

Indianapolis Teachers’ Association

Huerta Birthday Parade Amid Bank Crisis in Mexico City

In Mexico City on December 23 government troops stage a grand display to mark Huerta's birthday as three large banks near collapse and rebels threaten the capital.

Mexico Huerta Mexico City

President renominates Clements to Interstate Commerce Commission

Washington December 23 President re nominating Judeon C Clements of Georgia as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

The Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Judeon C. Clements Georgia

Fire damages Laib Company mill in Louisville

A morning fire in Louisville damaged the Laib Company mill and plumbing supplies plant, with losses estimated at 300000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames and prevented further spread to adjacent facilities.

Louisville Laib Company

Indiana items: multiple short notices from Brookville to Winchester

Connereville Brookville man 46 in crisis attempted suicide by carbolic acid at his sister Enoch Crowell home and may die. Shelbyville man calling himself J B Jones from Cincinnati arrested for intoxication. $866.80 found on him. fined and released. Winchester guest at Mrs Willard Haynes ninety five birthday celebration ate off wedding plate given by grandmother.

Connereville Frank Shriner Brookville Enoch Crowell Shelbyville J. B. Jones Cincinnati Winchester Willard Haynes Randolph County

Senate to send currency bill to president for signature

Washington December 23 The Senate leaders informed the President the currency bill would reach his desk for signature late today possibly by four o'clock. Three fourths of the Senate debate will be given up to the Republicans as an exodus of legislators continues.

Washington Senate

Fog Causes Serious Indiana and Stickney Car Collision

Twelve people were seriously injured in a head on collision between two cars near Toledo today. Heavy fog was the cause of the crash on December 22.

Toledo Indiana

Reinstatement Seen for Ella Young as Chicago Schools Head

President Reinberg predicts Ella Flagg Young’s return to lead Chicago public schools after the Mayor appoints two favorable board members. The Mayor plans to seek re election of Mrs. Young this afternoon.

Chicago Ella Flagg Young Reinberg Board of Education Young

Bill Posters Seek Out of Court Settlement

Washington December 28 The American Bill Posting Association made overtures to the Government to settle the Sherman act suit out of court.

Washington American Bill Posting Association

Program of Weet Madis Sunday School Entertainment

Sunday program by the Weet Made parish features songs and recitations by children under Rev D C Bear and teachers Mrs Beneon Riedel Monroe Has ting Jessup Housefield Hartley. Misses Lottie Bivens and Mary Eppeleheimer praised. organists and helpers credited. program ends with benediction and treat for scholars.

Weet Madis Rev D.C. Bear Harry Beneon Girle Mise Monroe Jessie Hasting

Trousers Save Farmer From Machinery Injury

John Schmidt, a farmer near town, escaped serious harm when his flimsy trousers tore in a corn crib elevator, breaking his ankle instead of worse. A mail carrier in three states Iowa Missouri and Nebraska is noted. Hamburg Nebraska sits near the Missouri line by a populated island in the river. a pancake claim for Mrs. Austins Bag is advertised.

Chester John Schmidt Town Auburn Nehtumburg Iowa Missouri Nebraska Hamburg Missouri Line Snd Missouri River Nemphy County

Botanist Killed by Amboyna Natives

Manila dispatch says botanist C. B. Robinson of the Interior Department was killed by natives on Amboyna Island. The tragedy occurs amid local tensions and questions about colonial administration.

Department of Interior Manila C. B. Robinson Interior Department Amboyna Island

Divorced Couple Marry in Lawrenceburg Service

Emma Howell Tucker forty seven and William Kennedy forty one, both previously divorced, were wed in Lawrenceburg Indiana by Rev. George C. Maul. Tucker requested the word obey be omitted from the ceremony, citing past disputes over obedience with her former husband.

Lawrenceburg Ind Emma Howell Tucker William C. Howell Cincinnati William J. Kennedy George C. Maul

Prominent Louisville Residents Die in Auto Crash

A crash near Grass Creek claims the lives of noted Louisville figures including L. Gallatin and M.E. Wake. Authorities report the collision involved a vehicle at the roadside resort area with other occupants receiving injuries.

Lewis Wake Resort Gallatin

Madison Wholesale Market Prices and Quotation Sheet

A historical price listing from Madison showing quotations for various grains and fats including flour, meal, bran, wheat, eggs, butter, hens and turkeys, and hay buying prices. Prices are given per ton, per bushel, or per pound with ranges for timothy, clover, and other seeds.

Creeeve Taylor-Hitz

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