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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1913

Page

3

Queen Lerman Heiresses Wed Discreet Finance Heir

Helen Gould daughter of America's wealth heiresses married Finley J. Shepard today in Barrytown drawing room. The ceremony contrasted with her sisters church weddings and featured 86000 in floral decorations and a grand wedding breakfast. Mrs Russell Saye presented a diamond bar pin valued at 30000.

New York Helen Miller Gould America Pintey Shepard Missouri Pacific Railroad Gould Lines Barrytown Miranouid Russell Saye

Mercy era cards and a sailor's death in Sedford

Sedford readers hear of proposals to halt society card games with prizes as Prosecutor Underwood readies action. Obituary notes Ernie Shanks, born 1860, dies after four weeks illness leaving siblings and fond memories. Also reports from Berlin on German doctors testing a tuberculosis cure and academic dispute over its validity.

Bedford Ind Uoderewood Sim Ageg Nia Soa

Unknown Man Found Dead in Field Near Steert Street

A badly beaten unidentified man was found with throat cut near Steert Street. The clothing was torn and there were numerous abrasions on the head, suggesting foul play and possible murder.

Logansport Han Crete

Gettyshure Survivors urged to attend 50th anniversary

An aorganization urged Gettysburg survivors to attend the 50th anniversary events on July 1. Samuel Moraltson, identified as a leading figure, made a public appeal urging turnout for the commemorative observance.

Gettyshure Jodianapolis Samuel MoRalston Gettysburg

Cullop proposes sweeping Civil Service reform bill

Representative Cullop introduces a broad Civil Service bill that would end tenure for many federal workers after four years, remove postmasters and clerks from protection, and revoke certain executive orders. The measure aims to limit appointments to four years and require competitive exams for all incumbents. The move faces opposition from Democratic members and reflects a push to curb patronage. Los Angeles reports six clergy members serving as special police officers.

Washington Ing Higball Sistas Civil Service

Report of Graham Township Trustee Receipts and Warrants 1913

Graham Township Trustee W A Cook files 1913 receipts and disbursements for township, special school, and other funds in Jefferson County Indiana. The report lists balances and outstanding warrant-checks as of December 31, 1912, with sworn affirmation and approvals dated January 7, 1913 by G W Gudgel and Frank Wilson.

Graham Township Salitiee Cook Jefferson County Indiana G. W. Gudgel Adv. Board I Robins Prity R Robins Wea McClanahan Jian John Tp Haans Taft Rowseh Kiger & Co Malick & Son John TP Evans Thortiders McClarahan Phillips Howe Kabir Hhowell Matt Peart saNter Rais Pat Hielweteent Jeotine Colotbaa School Supply Gu Nap Miller Flobeg Petter Cote Curtis Koodatias Co Treas Theo Podettersat Faicier Maur Pode Te Son Co Bank Therpepet Lo de Thereon Co Bank St Kg Robina Jefferson Co Jeffreson Co Rouse Jefferson Co Bank Robinus Ides Jedferson Co Hank M Hiakeau Oe Jefferson Co Bank Eds Deiderson Co. Bank al Dew Jeerson Co. Bank Oe Fio Eugene Phillips Jennie Jones AL Polkidan Obolyede Gorabaum Howell Eho Bee Tare Ohi Maude McClasky Anna Baater Wilson Ilanttien Morganson Hugene Phillips Mabel Coombs Cleve Polk Milacon le Mitr Rispah Robertson Jonn Cook Anna Baxter McClanahan Flirsene Cariney John Litou Endo Miude McClusky E McGuire Mabel Cootibs Joe Renworthy Clara Monroe Hlord Anna Baxter R Mae Fleming Hkugene Philllips Jet Mit Robiing. Co Visbanes Pardisnies Qootal Votdines Steel

Jewett proposes flexible tariff board at chamber convention

Charlen L Jewett of New Albany urged a constitutional fix of tariff rates by Congress and creation of a Treasury Department board to adjust rates as conditions change. He cited overpayment on potatoes last year as example and argued this is the sensible way to handle tariffs.

Washington Charlen L. Jewett New Albany National Chamber of Commercce Jewett Congress Treasury Department

Good Roads Bill Moves Through Indiana Legislature

The Good Roads Law known as House Bill No. 50 is before the Indiana Legislature. It was drafted by the Good Roads Legislative Committee for the Indiana Better Roads Congress and endorsed by over twenty civic agricultural and business groups. The measure aims to improve roads without favoring any special interests.

Giood R.eade Good Reads Indiana Better Roads Congress Indiana Good Roads Committee

Canada courted secession as independence favored by Bourassa

Montreal leader Henri Bourassa argued Canada will seek national independence rather than constant imperial friction. He likened Canada Britain ties to 1775 colonial tax battles and criticized Prime Minister Borden over a 35 million dollar warship appropriation. The report also notes Madrid granting amnesty to political offenders and Boston’s 1912 birth rate.

Boston Canada England Henori Bouragsa Anada Bouragaa Great Britain Premeir Borden

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