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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

Page

3

President May Not Act On Railroad Bill For Some Days

Washington February 24 The President probably will not act on the railroad bill for several days. President Wilson holds the situation in his palm and is anxious to study the complete text before deciding. The compromise Esch-Cummins bill passed Congress amid opposition from labor and hinges on his action. If vetoed or approved the fate of the railroads and labor demands to March 1 rest on his decision.

Washington Wilson Congress Isbor

Governor cautions on calling a special legislative session

The governor signals he may not call a special session of the legislature. He notes constitutional limits and says such a move would require clear justification and formal authorization before action. The letter stresses adherence to legal process and equitable consideration of the state’s needs.

Spechal Republi

Movie theater strike to close 400 houses in city

Union leaders threaten a nationwide walkout against Thomas Malloy and other operators, with all 400 local movie houses likely to shut down. They warn workers will be discharged Sunday unless union demands are met.

Chicass Thomas Malloy Fey

Justice Department unlikely to interfere with Whisky Rebellion case

Washington reports the Department of Justice is unlikely to interfere with the 26d whisky rebellion case in Tron county Michigan. A pending report stresses cautious protection measures as Pabloer returns. No armed clash is anticipated.

Washington Department Justice Tron County Michigan Department of Justice Paboer

Temporary injunction against Shipping Board restrains sale

Justice Bailey of the District of Columbia Supreme Court signed a temporary injunction today restraining the Shipping Board from selling the German ships. The action, sought by Hearst, was entered on February 24. The ruling halts any immediate disposition of the vessels pending further court orders.

Washington Justice Bailey District of Columbia Supreme Court Hearst Shipping Board

President defers commission until Esch-Cummins act moved

The president delays naming a commission to settle wage disputes with railroad workers until he acts on the Esch-Cummins bill. He drafted a reply to railroad representatives and will transmit it to the labor conference. Washington February 2.

Washington Thesident Esayio White House

Caillaux on Trial Reads Letter in Treason Case

Former premier Joseph Caillaux on trial for treason during the war pressured the reading of a Lipsener letter. the document allegedly shows attempts to aid Spain against France. Berry Bellamy of Saisoud reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills with renewed work capacity. ads note Doan's brand as trusted kidney remedy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.

Paris Joseph Caillanux Hlerr Lipsener Gaiman France Ciadaunx Dadiacie Berry Bellamy Doan Rovers Bellamy Dean Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs Buffalo N.Y Adv

Government Brings Cattle Disaster Into Congressional Tale

A chaotic report describes a sensational scene with exploding dynamite at a government road project and a talking of cows, false teeth, and a dubious compensation claim. Michael McGarvey awarded 35 dollars for a loss at Governors Island while the Commission had refused.

Diuniar Michael McGarvey Governor's Island Government Compensation Commission

Railroaders Seek Curb on Esch Cummins Plan

Washington reports indicate railroad workers opposed the Esch Cummins Bill as President planned to sign it. News notes February 24 describe broad concern at group meetings with possible impacts on wages and relations.

Washington

Gravel and stonework safety guidance from a 19th century bulletin

A fragment describes gravel and stone safety measures, advising to avoid gravel where possible and to coat or shield remaining gravel with a winded mesh or protective coating. It references investigations by a governmental bureau and notes concrete should be safeguarded to prevent heat and disintegration.

Scientific American

Funeral of Miss Sarah Lumm Held at Trinity Church

The funeral for Miss Sarah Lumm was held at 2 PM from her sister Mrs. Nancy Trigg's residence on West Main Street. Dr J W Turner of Trinity Church led services and Springdale Cemetery was the burial site with pallbearers Jacob Sherlock William Smith Louis Pfister Samuel Medlicott George Frank and F A Terry.

Sarah Lumn Nancy Trigg West Main Street J. W. Turner Trinity Church Springdale Cemetery Jacob Sherlock William Smith Louis Pfister Samuel Medlicott George Frank F. A. Terry

Beekeepers Meet Friday At County Agent Office

Beemen of this section invited to public meeting Friday afternoon at the County Agent's office at 2 o'clock. Mr C O Yost Indiana chief inspector of animals will discuss beekeeping plans and the State Beekeepers Association programs. Also noted is a push for thorough inspection and education across the state.

Yost Aniaries Indinapolis Futhermore Jefferson County Beechase C. O. Yost Dupont Indiana

Funeral Services for Mrs. Memel Held at Trinity Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Edwin Memel formerly Miss Margaret Scott were held at Trinity Church at 10 oclock this morning. The service included prayers by Dr J H Barnard a quartet and organ accompaniment and a sermon by Dr J W Turner. Interment followed at Scott burial plot in Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers named. A separate obituary notes the death of Harry Black 36 at the Emergency Hospital from influenza pneumonia and lists surviving relatives with no funeral arrangements yet made.

Trinity Church Edwin Memel Margaret Scott Cincinnati J. H. Barnard H. J. Marrs C. R. Wilson George Cofield C. G Dickerson Rebecca Drake M.S. Lepper Mesét Johne. Bench Clsyde Rickard Melvin W. Blackard Walter Gerper David W. Johnson H. J. Lyon Harry Black Milrov Shelby Township Alexander Bileck Macedonia Baptist Church Mr. Black Cone Burns Phillips Owen County Ind Adeline Black Roy Herbert Black Bessie Perkinson Colorado Springs Col Edith Black

Christian Schrader Dies After Stroke in Madison

Christian Schrader died after a paralytic stroke in Madison aged in his 80s. He was born in Indianapolis and lived here since a recent move, with two daughters Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Potter, and a sister Mrs Volberdon Schrader. The funeral will be held in Indianapolis.

Epahbath Christian Schra Toni Jon Washington Adey Graham Cor Potter Denver Lie Mie Volberdon Schrader

Deaths of Mrs Anna Higgins and Mr Gouty in Indiana

Mrs Anna Higgins wife of Garfield Higgins died at home near Brooksburg after influenza pneumonia at age 26. Survived by four children husband and multiple relatives including Cyrus Howard of Indianapolis. Also reported Mr G L Gouty formerly of Madison died at Rockville tuberculosis hospital with funeral planned in Covington.

Anna Higgins Garfield Higgins Splinter Ridge Brooksburg Anna Howard Higgins Cyrus Howard Indianapolis William Wright Milton Township Ilinois Franklin P. Smith James Gouty Covington Ind Smith G. L. Gouty Madison Rockville

Beekeepers Meeting at Dupont Reported

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Howard Turner were held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Walnut street and the interment followed at Hebron cemetery.

Howard Turner Walnut Street Hebron Cemetery

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