Indiana county treasurers face new salary schedule
A proposed salary revision for Indiana county treasurers outlines classifications by county size with Marion county set at 87500 plus 30000 for office help and Lake county at 8000 plus 6500, others ranging from 5000 down to 1800 with hourlies for staff. E J Weidner was named association president with E F Keller vice president and Earl H Swain secretary treasurer.
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Indiana
Gilbert H. Hendren
State Board of Accounts
Hendren
County Treasurers’ Association of Indiana
Marion County
Lake County
E. J. Weidner
Richmond
Treasurers’ Association
E. F. Keller
South Bend
Earl H. Swain
Mutcle
Seasonable Foods
A compact note on culinary seasons and practical eating patterns. The piece echoes personal philosophy on food choices and self reliance, emphasizing simple, timely meals aligned with seasonal availability and individual preferences.
4000 Troops Including 137th Artillery Arrive in New York
Nearly 4,000 soldiers, among them the 137th artillery unit from Indiana, arrived on the transport George Washington in New York.
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137Th Artillery
Indiana
New York
George Washington
President Growing Anxious Over Balkan and Russia Plans
Paris December 23 The American mission reports President Wilson is anxious about new duties proposed abroad. Any plan to police Balkan states for the Czechs and Slovaks during probation and interference in Russia adds to the leadership's unease.
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Paris
Wilson
United States
Balkan States
Russia
Red Cross chief fears Vienna cold death toll soars
Dispatch from Vienna quotes Colonel Hayes head of the British Red Cross warning two hundred thousand residents may perish from cold and exposure this winter without immediate relief. A Princeton fire destroys Jesse French country home, $2,000 loss with partial insurance coverage.
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London
Vienna
Hayes
Red Cross
Princeton
Jesse French
Civil Service Reform Measures Placed Before Congress
Washington reports two federal civil service reforms will be introduced after the holiday recess. The Federation of Federal Employees urges repeal of inter-departmental transfer restrictions and guarantees vocational training for soldiers and sailors as a prerequisite to government appointments.
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Washington
Congress
National Federation of Federal Employes
Supreme Court rules news is a commodity and press rights
The Supreme Court ruled news is a commodity and that a press association or newspaper may hold proprietary interests in the news it gathers. It sustained the lower court injunction restraining the International News Service from using news tips printed in early editions or displayed on bulletin boards.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Associated Press
International News Service
Preparations for Wilson Christmas Visit to Pershing HQ
General Headquarters at Chaumont reports full swing of plans for President Wilson to visit Gen. Pershing’s headquarters at Christmas. A review of American troops is also anticipated.
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Chaumont
Wilson
Gen. Pershing
German General Groner Demands Berlin Order Restoration
General Groener, new chief quartermaster of the German army, has sent an ultimatum to the Ebert government stating he will occupy Berlin unless order is restored. Information comes from the German frontier.
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Zurich
Groener
Ludendorf
Ebert
Berlin
American envoys discuss German fleet fate at peace conference
Paris December nineteen twenty three American envoys to the peace conference say they have not yet decided the disposition of the German fleet. President Wilson will confer this afternoon with Ambassador Sharp.
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Paris
Wilson
Sharp
Bolsheviks Deploy 10,000 on Narza Front
Reports from Helsinfords reach Washington state that the Russian Bolsheviks have begun an army of 10,000 on the Narza front. Advices source the information to the State Apartment.
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Narza
Washington
Narza Front
Helsinfords
Ban Lifted on Madison Churches for Christmas Services
The Madison city board of health decided to lift the general ban on church services to allow two hours of service daily starting today to ensure Christmas services. Removal of the broader ban will be discussed at Thursday’s meeting. The board also lifted a ban on weekly business meetings for officer elections.
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City Board of Health
Madison
Sudden Death of Mrs. McKenna's Father in Chillicothe
Mrs. Robert McKenna learned Saturday of her father E. P. Tuttle's sudden death at his Chillicothe home. An 84 year old longtime Chillicothe post office employee, his funeral is set for tomorrow. The report also notes military returns and local holiday movements among residents and staff at Cragmont and Hanover College.
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Robert McKenna
E. P. Tuttle
Chillicothe
Restrictions of Enemy Aliens Entering Barred Zones
The Department of Justice announced that all restrictions on enemy aliens entering barred zones and their presence in certain areas will be lifted effective Christmas Day. The change applies nationwide and takes effect December 25.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Sinn Fein and Nationalists press Wilson trip to Ireland
Dublin reports that resolutions in Sinn Fein and Nationalist meetings urge President Wilson to visit Ireland to inspect on the ground conditions and gauge the popular desire for self determination. The calls were adopted in several towns across southern Ireland on Sunday.
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Dublin
Wilson
Ireland
Sinn Fein
South Ireland
Conference to Establish International Air Laws
London dispatch reports an inter allied conference in January will draft a future international code of air laws for acceptance at the peace conference. The code is to be imposed upon Germany.
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London
Paris
Germany
Senate Moves to End Year in Continuous Session
Washington reports the Senate will stay in continuous session through December 23 1919 to pass the revenue bill and allow members to leave for Christmas. The move aims for a final vote before holidays and keeps the chamber in session until completion.
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Senate
Washington
Quinonez Takes Charge of San Salvador Government
Washington reports Dr Quinonez, vice-president of San Salvador, has assumed control as president in a decree signed by Melendez. President Wilson visited the Red Cross Hospital at Neuilly and praised the care of wounded soldiers. Indiana figures Harper informs federal rules on flour mill feeds and public eating house waste restrictions are lifted.
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San Salvador
Melendez
State Department
Wilson
Red Cross
Neuilly
Hubert Dierkes
Frank
Theodore Winkel
Indianapolis
Joseph Winkel
East Street
Clarence Winkel
Thomas
Harper
H. E. Barnard
Indiana
Tate the Mer
Montenegrin Servian Union Notified In Belgians’ Presence
In Basle the Belgian envoy was formally informed of the union of Montenegro and Servia. Separately, James Eaglin, alleged liquor transporter, was arrested in Madison and later released on recognizance to appear, but failed to show for a 1:30 pm mayor’s court trial.
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Montenegro
Servia
Hazel Rice
Madison
Louisville
Strong
Sherlock
James Eaglin
Walnut Street
Monroe
Peter Kremer
Eaglin
White
Young Girl Dies of Influenza Pneumonia at Home
Margaret Nadine Young ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jefferson Young died at the family home in North Madison at 2 am after a brief illness with influenza pneumonia. The mother and little brother are ill with the same disease. Private funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon with burial in Minors graveyard.
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Margaret Nadine Young
Thomas Jefferson Young
North Madison
Minor
Grand Opera House Sold to Norwayers at Madison
This afternoon the Grand Opera House was sold to Louis E. and Emma A. Norwayer with possession to be given immediately. The deal was handled by E. S. Roberts for the Opera House Company and John McGregor for the Holwagers. The Holwagers become exclusive owners of Madison theatres, having run the Little Grand theatre since its inception.
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Grand Opera House
Louis E
Emma A. Norwayer
E. S. Roberts
Opera House
John McGregor
Holwagers
Madison Theatres
Little Grand Theatre
Christmas visits and a serious accident featured in local notes
Private Guy Easton returns home from Camp Taylor Kentucky after military discharge. Mrs. Charles Hicks of Cabool Missouri visits her father William Brook on Cragmont Street for Christmas. Charles Brown from South Bend joins sister Miss Fannie Brown at the Children's Home. Laura Gertz returns from Indianapolis for Christmas with parents Mr and Mrs George Gertz. L F Wiley of Kent travels to Indianapolis for Christmas with cousin Judge A Z Wiley. Five year old Grant Bright son of Mr and Mrs James Bright of Lexington was kicked by a horse and operated on at Dr Denny's sanitarium. condition described as serious.
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Indianapolis
Sadie Inez Woodward
Amzie Woodward
Judge Bear
Adam Requet
Madison
Hampton Williamson
Jay Thompson
R.f.d.no
Scottsburg
Guy Easton
Camp Taylor
Charles Hicks
Cabool
William Brook
Cragmont Street
Charles Brown
South Bend
Fannie Brown
Laura Gertz
George Gertz
L. F. Wiley
Kent
A. Z. Wiley
Grant Bright
James Bright
Lexington
Denny
Earls Brooks Tie In Michigan Marriage Notice
Relatives here received word of the marriage of Corporal Freddie Earls son of Mr and Mrs Strother B Earls of this city and Miss Angelia Brooks of Sault Ste Marie Michigan at that place They are now at Camp Funston Kansas and plan to come to Madison after muster out Rushville Dec 23 Jack Weyne pled guilty in a petit larceny case in circuit court Tuesday and was sentenced to one to eight years in the state reformatory Judge Sparks suspended the sentence for good behavior.
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Strother B. Earls
Angelia Brooks
Sault Ste Marie
Michigan
Rushville
Jack Weyne
State Reformatory
Sparks
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