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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
3
Congress limited regular army to 175000 as Mrs Harvey Thaker and others attend daily life events. Social Elks dance planned with Perry's orchestra. Sulzer health update ties to local legal actions. Tobacco sales attract crowds with price ranges. 1921 dancing class reports 548 students preparing Easter finale under Miss Neely Bodam and Mr. Harry Drake.
Indianapolis lawmakers push to abolish the public service commission and probe the building trust. A Senate plan calls for a statewide inquiry into sand, gravel, cement and other building supplies. House bills seek to reestablish a railroad commission and shift regulatory duties to local councils. Senator Arnold proposes free text books. Moorhead targets rental regulation. A pay raise for legislators from six to twelve dollars per day is proposed by Senator Hays.
Representatives of organized labor threatened opposition to parts of the Calder Coal Regulation Bill at Senate committee hearings, calling it camouflage for anti strike legislation. John Lewis and William Green of the United Mine Workers attended, noting the emergency takeover power would affect both miners and operators.
Washington reported that retail food prices declined eight percent in December from November. Pork chops led declines at twenty six percent, with sugar down eighteen percent and ham butter and lard each down eleven percent. A German proverb about flatterers closes the note. It also mentions growing popularity of motor boats in China.
A Monroe township meeting at Liberty Church urged replacing aging one room schools with a modern consolidated high school. Supt. W Guy Pender highlighted Indiana’s strong production yet weak school terms and facilities. Voters urged immediate action to end costly transfers and raise Indiana’s educational standing.
The Carrollton loose leaf tobacco market halted sales Monday after protests from farmers. About 61,380 pounds were offered with 83,400 sold at an average of 6.59, and officials expect resumption of trading at the tobacco warehouses in Carrollton tomorrow despite farmer objections.
London officials questioned reports that the Hohenzollerns were asked to leave the Netherlands for abusing Dutch hospitality while Crown Prince Wilhelm was said to probe plans for a monarchist coup. The Dutch Legation in London issued a statement denying any expulsion.
Washington action in executive session blocks nominations of former service men and their widows for Postmasterships. Senator Robinson’s motion to consider the nominations was defeated 36 to 35 in the Senate on January 18.
Petty Officer George Porter describes Batam refugee camp conditions along the Black Sea coast. Near East Relief appeals for funds as workers struggle with disease and hunger amid Turkish massacres and displacements. Commercial Club notes state park gains, highways, fire and traffic improvements, school consolidations, Barnard statuary gift, and new local industries Hampton Cracker and McCabe bottling.
The Bethany Circle of Kings Daughters gathered at Mrs. A. H. McGlasson’s home with strong attendance. Treasurer S. E. Leland presented a favorable hospital finances report, noting a solid start to the year. Special offerings totaled 115 dollars from E. E. Powell, G. W. Frank, and W. O. Ford, plus a 7.45 collection for starving European children.
Large attendance at Madison Lodge No 21 K of P meeting for officer installation. New year officers named including C C Harry Wells and W C Wolfe Lewis, with a banquet and smoker to follow.
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Johnson calls for an investigation into how American soldiers were employed in Siberia. The move comes as wartime duties and deployment orders face scrutiny.
It was learned in Madison this afternoon that R. F. Stanton was injured in a railroad wreck between Richmond and Columbus Indiana. Stanton was on a business trip and expected home tonight. His injuries are described as not serious.
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