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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
An editorial tirade on abstaining from alcohol during the start of January, arguing water as transport, cautioning against moral superiority, and urging individuals to choose their own path. It comments on social expectations, job prospects, and personal responsibility, ending with a quip about modern tableware.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Jefferson Couperther must appear in the Circuit Court at Madison Indiana on January 7 113 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Frankie Cooperider Administratrix jan lw s t
Report to President highlights 93 percent completion of the Panama Canal project led by Col. George Goethals. Plans call for June 1 completion of excavation and July water fill into Gatun and Minadores lakes to allow first ship through by October, with formal dedication January 1.
The store touts its best values with Gun Metal, Button and Blucher shoes in medium and heavy soles. Designed for durability and style, they invite customers to view them in the window display.
President Taft plans a proclamation before March 4 fixing the opening date. The Canal nearing completion shows excavation and concrete work well advanced with first ship possible by September and an ocean to ocean sail on Oct 5 to honor Balboa’s discovery 400 years ago.
The money trust floated $17,500,000 on a cash outlay of $8,000,000 signaling a major financing move. The note outlines the large capital involved and the funding gap between the outlay and floated amount.
Testimony in Washington traced $17.5 million in California Petroleum stock to a small cash base, with banks and fiscal agencies linked to promotion. J P Morgan’s bonds drew $56 million in deposits, as letters showed Morgan branches funded investments. Sidney Storey alleged five foreign lines dominate South American shipping, press, cables, and ports, urging rate filing and end to rebates.
In Indianapolis January 7 the down state House members plan to press for a committee on committees at tomorrow night’s Democratic caucus. Representative Thornton of New Albany says this may foil speaker candidates who promise appointments for support. Most Democratic Senators were in town for tonight’s Senate caucus with pro tem office in doubt among Stotsenburg, Curtis, and Hauck.
Frost across southern California has ruined or badly damaged about half of the region's fruit crop. Estimates place potential losses at 10 to 20 million dollars as cold weather continues and fears grow of further damage before it ends.
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia will tell President elect Wilson tomorrow about progressive Democrat plans in the Senate. Smith is seen as the future mouthpiece of the administration in the coming Congress. Governor Wilson is said to favor the progressives.
Pope Pius today sent a message to the Great Powers in London urging influence on Turkish Balkan peace talks on Palestine. He demands the Holy Land be wrested from Turkish control or guaranteed permanent sanctity.
London reports that foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey said intervention by the great powers is being considered if the Turks and allies fail to reopen negotiations at once. He declined to detail plans, calling the situation delicate. Berlin records its first cremation on record recently.
The Pioneer Limited passenger train was ditched at high speed in a heavy snowstorm near Milwaukee but remained without injuries to passengers after a severe jolt. Local crews reported only minor damage to the train as others assisted travelers.
The oil tank ship Rosecrans sank at the mouth of the Columbia River during a gale. Forty crew members were aboard. 37 are believed to have perished after the vessel went aground early today as sixty mile winds created mountains of water. Three men were seen clinging to the mast in the disaster.
Col. Charles L. Jewett, head of Indiana Centennial Commission, proposes long term bonds payable in fifty years to fund a new state centennial building in Indianapolis. He favors buying and preserving the Corydon Capitol and grounds as a state park and preserving the first state house as a relic, highlighting 100 years of local pride in Corydon and Harrison County.
For sale 88 acre farm located two miles east of Brooksburg and one mile from the Ohio River. Includes two houses, a frame barn and outbuildings in good repair, sturdy wire fencing, two wells, 88 acres wooded and good pasture. Part of the land is extra good tobacco land. Inquire at Herald office.
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