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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
2
The Madison Commercial Club Board of Directors elects M. J. Scott as president, praising his leadership for city betterment. Retiring president M. Rosabeer is commended for punctual meetings and cordial conduct, which boosted the club’s appeal.
Allied envoys approve a proposed armistice breakoff while Young Turks refuse to cede Adrianople and the Negev decamp conflict. Other items report U.S. court actions on fraud cases, Texas antitrust arrests, and London suffrage arrests with police planning to counter protest threats.
Legislation advances prohibiting liquor on trains except dining cars to third reading. The county auditors salary bill increases pay for county officials, with Madison officials slated for a $3600 raise. A pure food law and compulsory education provisions are also introduced, shaping tax and school enforcement.
The House approved a broad reform bill after debate on two key sections. The measure seeks to address energy and infrastructure issues and was moved forward with support from party members.
John Lacey, 32, collapsed and died yesterday afternoon at 22 West New York Street Madison home where four others sat playing cards. Durham's investigation points to heart trouble as likely cause. Local contacts doubt Lacey’s identity.
Dr. Alvah H. Doty is named medical director for the Employer's Benefit Fund Committee covering American Telephone and Telegraph, Western Union, and Western Electric. The program aims to prevent disease, improve sanitation, and provide medical care through hospitals nationwide with about 200,000 workers, offering mutual protection and improved service.
The Baraca class hosts an independent Kent team at Scott's Hall on Friday night January 1. A girls preliminary game features High School players noted for their solid effort and entertaining style. Admission is fifteen cents for two games. Also notes Greater Boston population and the death of Philp Allen in St. Louis.
The boxing world reels after the welterweight fighter Chick Rose dies in a New York bout last night. Sailor Smith and the referee were arrested as opponents and officials face questions. The incident sparks renewed calls for statewide discussions in Albany.
In Middletown Connecticut United Peace reports Professor Willard Fisher, a 200 year veteran economics teacher, was removed from the faculty after expressing that the country would be better if many churches closed and Sundays were enjoyed differently. Fisher refused to change his opinions.
The Richmond tobacco firm F. F. plans a Confederate memorial institute in memory of local veterans. Officials say funds will support historical education and preservation of Civil War artifacts.
Washington reports a reorganization of the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Hage Osterhaus with four super dreadnoughts and eight dreadnoughts total. The fleet is now arranged into first to fourth divisions with flagship ships and new assignments. Rear Admiral Badger is removed from duty as inspector, to be replaced by Osterhaus, tracing service history to Grant era and the Greely expedition.
Washington announces a new government payment system effective Feb 1. Disbursements will be by checks drawn on the treasurer of the United States and paid at national bank depositories, centralizing records and reducing need for currency transfer. Pension payments will also switch to checks without exchange.
An undated Manila letter to Governor Thomas Marshall requests employment in the United States, asking for transportation and offering services as a housekeeper or servant. The message is signed S. Viterbo Villanueva, box 75, and mentions English variations in the plea. Constantinople note adds that there are no department stores.
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