This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe a political convention with Mc Aten supporters wavering on nomination. References to Urarian and Najera hint at shifting alliances while others, including Clark and Cilby, appear in partial names amid a chaotic card of attendees and votes.
An official message from President and Secretary extends congratulations to Goo on a notable victory. The missive notes attendance by Songtor Ivy Wilous and mentions a reception at a local drawer, with additional remarks about W Wilsom and ties in the results.
Local reporters quote McAdoo saying the turnout fell short of expectations while Cravern and other nominees remained uncertain. The atmosphere mixed relief and disappointment as supporters weighed the results and future steps.
Governor James M. Cos refrains from comment on his victory until he receives formal notification from the convention. The first news of his nomination appears in the local newspaper as the process moves forward.
San Francisco July 7 large crowd heard William Jennings Bryan respond to an IS reporter on Cox's nomination. He stated his views on the candidate and platform but would not commit to joining the ticket this fall, saying he had said all he cared to say. He admitted Cox’s nomination surprised him and declined to answer whether he would run with the party this autumn.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued today a call for the condition of national banks as of June 30. The national banking system is to report assets liabilities and capital figures to reflect mid year financial health. The release outlines filing procedures and deadlines for member banks.
A damaged OCR passage reports a large discovery in northeastern Chicago area with mention of private parties and a Stow County locale. It references Madison, Sande, and Barney HM, with hints of a political or legal matter and new points or dates under debate.
A neighborhood Fourth celebration at Henry E. Selig home near Volga drew many friends and relatives with filled baskets, music, games, ice cream and cake. Attendees included Raymond Selig, Rosa Christman, Nellie Cash, Florence Selig, and several Kloss Christman and Rea family members from Madison Indianapolis Kent Payton and Vernon Christman.
Last night the association reported stock shares taken in the new issue near usual and announced that new shares can be secured at the Monday meeting. Secretary Schofield filed an encouraging annual report showing good profits for stockholders. Directors elected include John T. Schofield W O Ford W H Horuff Michael G Donlan Jos L Schofield George EK Patton M H Cochrane. Officers named are President John T Schofield Vice President M H Cochrane Secretary Jos L Schofield Treasurer Wm I Haruff Attorney W O Ford.
Former Madisonians Henry Gentner now with Benedict's confectionery in Louisville baked the wedding cake and arranged decorations for the Sulzer Hallenstein ceremony at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. Zoeller brothers, sons of the late Louis Zoeller, also Madison natives, played in the wedding orchestra.
Senator David Walsh of Massachusetts declined the Democratic nomination for vice president in a telegram to his brother and partner Major Thomas Walsh from Charles Campbell of Worcester. Details were not given. It is understood neither McAdoo Palmer nor Walsh will consider the second place. Meredith is now the logical choice.
Columbus in July 1 reports that Secretary of Agriculture Meredith will be named Vice President as Governor Cox desires. The Democratic state official who leaked the information refused to publish his name.
Governor Goodrich issued the call for the legislature to convene next Monday. The announcement comes as Indianapolis notes the fixed date for the session.
William M Abbott of San Francisco was elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks during the first business session of the convention in Chicago. Readers follow the event in this July report.
Governor Goodrich announced Judge Louis Bo Ewbank of the Marion circuit Court as justice of the supreme court for the Therapadheril district to fill the vacancy from Justice Lawson McHarvey's death. He also named Harry Chamberlin of Indianapolis as Ewbank's successor on the Marion county bench. Both men will run for reelection in the new posts.
Ten year old Mary Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Burns fell twenty feet from an abutment of Hiwereeh bridge in East Columbus yesterday. She was cut and bruised but sustained no broken bones. She stood with a younger brother on the abutment watching a troop in a shallow pool below when she became faint.
Treasury quarterly debt statement shows public debt declined by more than 101 million dollars in the just ended fiscal year and by over 2 billion since August 1912 when the war debt peaked. Washington reports the improvement reflects reduced borrowing and wartime expenditures winding down.
A fragment mentions women holding religious offices in pharaohs era. It notes Mrs. Austin's Rag Pancake Flour and references to historians and societies. The text mixes garbled phrases and names, including Columbus and ASN, with unclear claims about steam engine history.
The Democratic ticket includes Thumas Taggart for U S Senator in Indianapolis Carleton B McCulloch for Governor in Indianapolis Harry C Canfield for Congress in Batesville Simeon FE Leland for Judge in Madison James K Danglade for Prosecuting Attorney in Vevay Iamra D Porter for Joint Representative in Scottsburg John W Driggs for Clerk in Madison Andrew W Blake for Treasurer Deputy Herman E Bowman for Recorder in Dupont Henry C Payne for Sheriff in Hanover Edward A Coleman for Commissioner Upper District in Brooksburg Jacob L Kleopfer for Commissioner Lower District in Kent
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.