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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1920

Page

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Youll Feel Like Kicking Yourself Car Main and Walnut

Readable fragments describe a car on MAIN and WALNUT STREETS with a sense of regret or embarrassment. No clear incident or outcome is given beyond the location keywords and the idiomatic headline.

Happy Natives of Sarawak Kayans of Baram Refang region

The Kayans of Sarawak live in the Baram Refang interior, likely Caucasian in origin, with strong discipline and respect for authority under Sir James Brooke. He protected wildlife and forests through strict rules on hunting and maintained native dress against European fashion. A note on Stevenson contrasts native attire with European intrusion. The piece also mentions Dempsey’s bout with Carpentier, a Hindu mourning custom, and a 1609 French witchcraft execution.

Baram Refang Fivere Sarawak Barneo Borneo Malis Peninsula Burma Clark Brooke Java Stevenson Rurawak Dempsey Carpentier California France

Nationwide campaign targets high prices on sugar and more

The Department of Justice will launch a nationwide crackdown within three days using BI personnel to arrest profiteering dealers. The effort focuses on sugar both wholesale and retail, with Louisiana price schemes exposed as camouflage for beet sugar dealings and other commodities likely to be included.

Washington Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation

Germany Still Capable of Treachery, Officers Warn

Washington heard high army officers testify to a House subcommittee investigating Armistice Day operations that Germany remains capable of treachery. Brigadier General Connor and others warned that many believe the Germans could deceive allies or turn on the United States despite promises.

Washington Germany House Connor Gen. Pershing United States

Miners Convention Bounds Toward Strike Settlement Decision

Columbus January 6 miners convention spent the morning in heated debate over whether to approve the union officers action in the strike settlement. The gathering appeared no closer to a decision on the disputed issue as talks continued.

Columbus

Rumored President to Push Dems on Treaty Ratification

Washington reports a persistent rumor that President Wilson will urge Democrats to ratify the treaty without changes as his main campaign issue in the Jackson Day dinner address set for Thursday.

Washington Wilson

Proof in Hands of Department of Justice

Department of Justice holds proof relating to German influence in the United States and allied countries. The report notes the Red movement and tiny leaders among the nations, referencing Germany and other nations in the context of security concerns.

Department OF Justice Germany Red Movement United States Washington Anced

Entry of United States Into League of Nations Debate Emerges

Washington on January 6 Senator Borah stated that reservations for ratifying the peace treaty will not stop the entry of the United States into the League of Nations from becoming a major issue in the presidential campaign. He pledged to carry the treaty fight before voters of both parties.

Washington United States League of Nations Borah

Deportations Delayed Pending Soviet Ark Report

Immigration Commissioner Caminetti said no deportations will occur until the Buford Soviet ark’s success is learned. Monroe Lodge No 2 LO OF delayed installation reports list officers led by N G G D Schwab with T G Francisco installing. A luncheon of sandwiches and coffee followed the ceremony.

Washington Caminetti Monroe Lodge No. 2 LO. O. F T. G. Francisco N. G G. D. Schwab V. G Ed C. Hybord Rk. S W. P. Fewell F. S F. M. Hill James White Fred Grebe Ira A. Adams A. C. Dew H. Hugebach Chas. Cook H. H. Strong A. E. Matthews D. Porter I. G S. C S. C. Moreland. O. G.—T. G. Francisco. Chaplain—I. L. Stern

Palmer Signals More Red Raids After Current Sweep

Attorney General Palmer said the Red raids would continue and the Justice Department remains unsatisfied with breaks up of communist and communist labor parties. He indicated membership in either group could justify deportation actions.

Washington Jens Ctt Palmer

Relations Strain Between Samuel Compers and Railroad Brotherhoods

Washington reports strained relations between Samuel Compers and the leaders of the four major railroad brotherhoods. Labor circles anticipate a rupture after the railroad legislation is acted on. Labor leaders warn the AFL’s future may hinge on personal welfare within the movement.

Washington Samuel Compers American Federation of Labor

Senate panel orders probe into Navy honor medal awards

The Senate Naval Affairs Committee voted ten to one to investigate the award of honor medals to naval heroes. Walsh of Montana was the sole negative voter.

Washington Daniels Senate Naval Affairs Committee Walsh Montana

Mrs. Lucinda Etherton Dies After Stroke at 87

Mrs. Lucinda Etherton widow of Napoleon B. Etherton died at her home near Canaan at 7 30 this morning after a stroke on New Year’s Day. She would have been 88 March 10 and lived in Shelby township all her life. Survived by seven children James M Demaree Oliver F Waton Albert Gordon Ida Buchanan Joseph John Verna Etherton. Burial planned at Hebron with funeral time undecided.

Lucinda Etherton Napoleon B. Etherton Canaan Etherton Shelby Township Hicks Baptist Church

Welcome 10 Quality Reads to Learn Local Town Life

A feature encourages newcomers to read the home paper to get acquainted with the town. It urges residents and visitors to explore local stories, history, and community voices to understand the community better.

Clarence E. Custer for Congress Fourth District

The Herald announces Clarence E. Custer of Bartholomew County as a candidate for Congress in the Fourth District, subject to the Democratic primary. Edward S. Roberts seeks the Republican nomination for Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit covering Jefferson and Switzerland counties, subject to the primary convention on Tuesday 1920.

The Herald Clarence E. Custer Bartholomew County Congress Fourth Congressional District Edward S. Roberts Fifth Judicial Circuit Jefferson Switzerland Tuesaday Herald Today Roberts Shiva Edward $5 Madison Jefferson County Washington, D. C Commercial Club Ts Citizens’ Building Association Southeastern Hospital For the Madison Bar

Mrs Emaline Lochridge Rites Noted In Milton Township

Mrs Emil ine Lochridge aged 86 died at home on Brushy Fork Milton township after a paralytic stroke. Widow of Wilson Lochridge she leaves six children from two marriages. Funeral set for Thursday with interment in Bramberger cemetery near the residence. Also notes Edward S Roberts seeks Fifth Judicial Circuit judgeship and his long service in Madison and Jefferson counties.

Emaline Lochridge Brushy Fork Milton Township Lochridge Baptist Church Miton Indian Kentucky Creek Wilson Lochridge Joseph Hawkins William Moore Elijah Samuel Lochridge David Sherman Wellington Spencer Bramberger

Crozier Plans California Visit and Western Flying Tour

Mr. James E. Crozier travels by morning train to Riverside California to visit his son Raymond Crozier Curtis Aeroplane Company's western representative. He may stay several months and could consider relocating. He plans airplane flights with his son and will visit his brother Harry in Phoenix before returning home.

James E. Crozier Riverside California Raymond Crozier Curtis Aeroplane Company Kansas City Wil Phoenix Arizona Harry

County Officials Reappoint Davis and Turner to posts

The County Commissioners re appointed Robert H Davis as highway superintendent for two years and Dr O A Turner as county physician for the Orphans Home county asylum and jail for one year. Contracts for Orphans Home supplies for the ensuing quarter include Dry Goods N Haruff Son Meat Champ Kahn and Groceries F W Pfortner.

Robert H. Davis O. A. Turner Orphans’ Home N. Haruff & Son Champ Kahn F. W. Pfortner

Local residents depart for visits and studies

Mrs. Maurice Hammel leaves on the morning train for Louisville to visit friends for a few days. Miss Marie Yenowine of Louisville visits her mother Mrs Moreland on north Broadway. Anthony Kasper and Bernard White, home for the holidays, depart for Renssalaer to attend school. Rev. Clement Hunger, home for the holidays, leaves for St Meinrad to resume studies at St Meinrad College.

Maurice Hammel Louisville Marie Yenowine Moreland North Broadway Anthony Kasper Bernard White Renssalaer Clement Hunger C. G.hunger St. Meinrad’s St. Meinrad's College

Navigation halts on Ohio River amid heavy ice floes

Ice floes crippled lower Ohio River navigation with only the stern John Lowry attempting Evansville to Paducah passage. Court activity focuses on docket calls and upcoming trials including estate deeds and mortgage foreclosures.

John Lowry Vansville Jan T Ohio River Evansville Paducah

Death of Miss Mary Buchle on Hall's Ridge

Miss Mary Buchle dies at about 65 at her Hall's Ridge home with funeral held at 1 pm and burial at Mount Pleasant in Shelby township. Tobacco market opens at Snook & Co. warehouse with strong demand and 21 745 pounds sold at 42c average. Planters warehouse reports about 40 000 pounds sold. highest price 99c. R E Zorne of Joshville visits market then returns home.

Mary Buchle Hall’s Ridge Mount Pleasant Shelby Township Snook & Co Snook House Planters

Doan's Kidney Pills Ad from Madison Residents

Mrs. Wm. Schmidt of 145 Lafayette st. endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backaches noting relief with use. She first bought at Harper's drug store and later reaffirmed in 1919 saying nothing beats Dean's Kidney Pills. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Madison Dean Wm. Schmidt Lafayette Street Doan Harper’s

Census Enumerators Urge Farmers to Prepare Reports

Enumerators for the government census in rural districts request that farmers have their farm reports ready when the enumerators call as only a limited time is given to complete the work. Messrs. John and Paul Rabe, who spent Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs W E Rabe, left this morning for South Bend where they are attending Motre Dame University.

Messrs John and Paul Rabe W. E. Rabe South Bend Motre Dame University

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