German Lesson Included in Indiana House Bill
Indianapolis January 25 a bill introduced in the House by Representative Dailey would require German to be taught in high schools as the only modern language besides German now mandated. The House sat as committee of the whole to review the Field General Appropriation Bill and five bills were introduced in each house. Clergymen opening sessions will pray for the well being of incoming and outgoing U S presidents. Senator Cravens’s resolution for prayer was adopted.
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Indianapolis
Dailey
Allen County
Jen
United States
Cravens
Budget system looms as casus belli for Congress power
Washington reports the budget system is seen as a casus belli in the fight for control of the next Congress. Republicans plan to push changes to the appropriations process when the new session opens in spring. They argue a 35 member committee and seven subcommittees concentrate power with the chairmen.
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Washington
Congress
Committee probes Bethlehem Shipbuilding ties and $269000 voucher
In New York on January 25 the Walsh Congressional Committee pressed for all records and papers on Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation business relations with the shipping board and Emergency Fleet Corporation. Chairman Walsh sought clarity on a $269000 voucher claimed for Charles Schwab's personal expenses.
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New York
Walsh Congressional Committee
Grace
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Walsh
Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Charlés Schwab
Fire destroys block in Athens with $2 million loss
Fire swept an entire block in Athens Georgia today causing an estimated two million dollars in damage. The blaze began in the six story Motor Company building where gasoline exploded fueling the flames.
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Athens
Jackson, Clayton, Broad Streets
College Avenue
of Motor Co
Madison Commercial Club Sets New Board and Officers
The Madison Commercial Club held its annual meeting with the retiring board adjourned sine die and a new board elected. Officers named were President R. Sulzer, First VP Richard Johnson, Second VP J R Inglis, Secretary H H Cope, and Treasurer J W Tevis. A special committee led by President Sulzer will plan the next meeting to boost membership and revenue.
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Madison Commercial Club
Nea Abi R
Titer
C. ‘¢ ‘Dickerson
R. Sulzer
T. M. Reed
C. R. McLellan
Richard Johnson
J. R. Inglis
H. H. Cope
J. W. Tevis
McGregor
Suizer
Tobacco Market Shows Slight Rise In Volume
Market for tobacco advances with few rejections as wagons unload. Farmers warehouse sales on Monday totaled 59,875 pounds at an average 10.15 dollars and Snook house finished at 3 pm with 44,330 pounds at 13.83 dollars. Tomorrow sells include Farmers and Snook's. January 24 prices list ranges from poor trash 50 cents to 1.50 dollars up to fancy trash 20 to 90 dollars and lugs from 3 to 50 dollars depending on quality.
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Snook
People’s
Farmera
Snook’s
Shocks Rain Across Wilkesbarre East End
Terrific tremors struck the east end of Wilkesbarre beginning at seven this morning. Plaster broke crumble and dishes rattled as residents reported fear of an imminent mine cave in. Officials warned residents to stay clear of damaged structures and to follow safety instructions.
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Wilkesbarre
First Step Toward Austrian Relief Approved by Supreme War Council
Paris January 25 the supreme council appointed a commission to study Austrian relief and make recommendations to the allies. It was suggested France and England advance 50,000,000 pounds for relief and stabilize central European exchange rates. The rehabitation of Austria is tied to the regional economic situation with Greek and Balkan matters also discussed.
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Paris
Supreme Council
France
England
Austria
Week Ending January 224 667,290 Pounder Average
The report notes a Week Ending January 224 figure of 667,290 and an average value of 1053 dollars. It highlights a high pounder total and per-unit average in the covered period, with emphasis on the monetary metric. The line suggests financial performance or production output metrics for a specific week.
Wireless stations proposed to link Brazil and neighbors
A bill introduced in Brazil's chamber of deputies calls for high power wireless stations in the federal district and at Asuncion Paraguay as well as in Matto Grosso and Rio Grande do Sul. The plan argues wireless links would be cheaper than land telegraph or cable and may connect Brazil to west coast nations via interior stations.
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Bill
Chamber of Deputies
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Federal District
Paraguay
Asuncion
Matto Grosso
Rio Grande Do Sul
House Votes 83 to 72 to Fund Seed Distribution
The House approved 360000 dollars for free seed contributions by members of Congress, up 120000 from the prior fiscal year. The vote tally was 83 in favor, 72 opposed. The article also notes a separate line about the ringed boa snake in Mexican ancient worship.
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Washington
House
Congress
China Bars Reds and Kings in Outlook on China
Dr Phillip Tyau, assistant undersecretary in the foreign office and an international law student, refutes reports inflaming public opinion and harming trade by predicting no chance for Bolshevism or monarchism in China. Also notes some orange trees bear fruit until 150 years old.
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Peking
China
Phillip Tyau
Foreign Office
Tyau
Rat poison sold with pet-safe guarantee
An ad touts Rat-nap rat poison claiming it kills rats without harming house pets. It notes a price of 3 dollars plus small charges and is sold and guaranteed by J. E. C. Z. Harper & Co. and Reidel Bros.
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J. E. C. Z.harper & Co
Reidel Bros
Local residents travel and events in Madison area
Mrs Tittia Williams leaves by train for Elyria Ohio while Mr and Mrs Will G Riedel head to Indianapolis for the Hardware Dealers Convention. Others attend visits, medical trips, or family celebrations. a large 71st birthday dinner honors Mrs Sarah J Parker with 54 descendants at North West Street home.
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Tittia Williams
Elyria
Ohio
Will G. Riedel
Indianapolis
Hardware Dealers
Dihammer
Samuel Steete
Shelby Township
Southeastern Hospital
N. A. Kremer
Mary Breitenbach
North Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Olive Smith
Rising Sun
George T. Mayfield
William and
Howard Hilles
Anthony Hilles
Canaan
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Cochran
Helen Lauer
Miss Lauer
Sarah J. Parker
North West Street
Car fire near Demaree Brose garage on Mulberry
Leslie Bear's Overland touring car caught fire in front of Demaree Brose garage on Mulberry street around 10 this morning. A match used to check oil ignited the drip pan spark, damaging the motor before extinguishers from the garage stopped the blaze. The auto was driven to Magers' shop for repairs.
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Leslie Bear
Demaree Brose
Mulberry Street
Magers’ Shop
Hoosier Woman Seeks City Clerk Post in Columbus
Mrs. Alice McLaughlin a widow announces her candidacy for City Clerk in Columbus Indiana at the city primaries set for May 3. A separate line notes Edison’s first patented invention was a stock indicator.
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Columbus
Ind
Alice McLaughlin
Edison
Government to issue 30 billion five percent bonds
Washington January 25 and introduced in the house today a bill by Representative Patterson New Jersey to refund all outstanding government debts and provide a soldier bonus. The 30 billion five percent bonds would be offered to the public and would be tax exempt.
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Washington
Patterson
New Jersey
Sudden Death of Mrs Louella Gordon at Family Home
Mrs Louella Gordon 44 died suddenly at 8 am at the Michigan road home after a year of ill health. She leaves husband William Gordon two sons from a former marriage Robert and Harold Stephan two stepdaughters Mrs John Kremer and Miss Hazel Gordon one brother John F Hutchinson. Funeral at 10 am Thursday at the residence with interment in Fairmount cemetery.
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Louella Gordon
William Gordon
Michigan Road
North Madison
Hazel Gordon
Indianapolis
John F. Hutchinson
Fairmount Cemetery
Officers Elected in Westminster Guild Circle
The Laura Palmer Vail Circle of the Westminster Guild met at Mrs Dean Miller on west Main street last night A social hour followed Several papers were read and officers were elected for the coming year President Miss Laura Bach Vice President Miss Frances Hennessy Secretary Mrs Carl Grossman Treasurer Miss Florence Rea
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Laura Palmer Vail
Westminster Guild
Dean Miller
West Main Street
Laura Bach
Frances Hennessy
Carl Grossman
Florence Rea
Funeral Services for Mrs Henry Eckert in St Michael's Church
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Eckert were conducted by Rev M L Guthneck at St Michael's Church this morning. A Requiem High Mass was offered and a sermon followed for the repose of her soul. Interment at Catholic cemetery North Madison with pall bearers Henry Schanauer G Hunger John Downey Louis Barnes John Dew Walter Eckert. Mrs Martha Ann Matthews died at Franklin. funeral at Brushy Fork Baptist Church this afternoon.
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Henry Eckert
M. L. Guthneck
St. Michael's Church
Father Guthneck
Martha Ann Matthews
Franklin
Brushy Fork Baptist Church
Matthews
Brushy Fork Church
$100,000,000 To Assist States For Road Construction
Washington reports an appropriation of 100,000,000 to help states that contribute a like amount for road building, to commence July 1. The House committee favorably reported the measure amid the push for infrastructure funding.
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Washington
House
Frank Waller Allen to Speak at Christian Church
Madison residents can look forward to a heart to heart lecture by Frank Waller Allen on February 1 at the Christian Church. The noted orator will discuss the theme As a Man Thinks and is billed as delivering a worthwhile message.
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Madison
Chautauqua
Frank Waller Allen
The
Christian Church
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Howard Shipyard & Dock Company
Industrial Board of Indiana
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