Madison Notices and Visits Highlight Local Social Scene
Madison July 9 notes show Charles Kennedy of Indianapolis visiting his sisters Mrs Mary Rayburn and Mrs John Stanley. Rev Clemens Zepf of Richmond visits his parents on east First street. W O Ford invited to speak at Camp Garber August 7 for Jefferson county soldiers reunion. Catherine Ross recovers after ingesting cleaning fluid. Will Lunsford receives first Stars and Stripes from Private Chas Wainscott in France, May 31 1918, a rare local copy.
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Clemens Zepf
Richmond
Ind
Jacob Zepf
East First Street
Ife
W. O. Ford
Camp Garber
Jefferson County
Catherine
Graham Ross
Will Lunsford
West Third Street
the Stars and Stripes
France
Chas. Wainscott
Co. D. Holy. Bn. Genl
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed for Kidney Ailments in Madison
Mrs. Carrie Eisenhardt of Madison praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backaches headaches and dizzy spells with kidney relief after buying at Harper's drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets 60 cent bottles. A mule owned by Gus Yunker driven by Joseph Klein was struck by Matt Linenweber's car at Miller's alley Walnut street injuring the animal.
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Dean
Madison
Carrie Eisenhardt
N. Church
Harper’s Drug
Gus Yunker
Joseph Klein
Matt Linenweber
Miller's Alley
Walnut Street
Linenweber
Klein
Pearl Packing Co
Local draft board updates for registrants
Anthony P Holzer of St Magdalene registered in Division 9 Indianapolis was examined and qualified for military service. Charles Morrison a Jefferson county registrant now living in Dover Kentucky was moved from Class 1 to Class 2 by the local board.
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Anthony P. Holzer
St. Magdalene
Indianapolis
Charles Morrison
Jefferson Co
Dover
French Advance 1800 Yards Along Montdidier Front
French troops supported by tanks pushed 1800 yards on a 2 1/2 mile front between Montdidier and the Oise river and captured 450 prisoners. They penetrated the Porte and Loges farms west of Antheuil, repelling a German counterattack while heavy cannonading continued south of the Aisne and prisoners were taken in Champagne. In Albania the offensive against Austria continued with success as French forces advanced on the upper levels and 1300 prisoners were captured.
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Paris
Montdidier
Oise
War Office
Porte and Loges
Antheuil
Aisne
Champagne
Rome
Albania
Levol
Fast Trains Collide near Nashville Tennessee
Two fast trains on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line collided in a Nashville suburb causing extensive wreckage. Engines and two baggage cars were demolished while six passenger coaches were splintered and two burned. Early casualty estimates rose with reports that many dead and injured were Black passengers. few women and children were reported harmed.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. St. Louis
Nashville
Rumely Charged With Perjury In Mail for Germany
Edward Rumely publisher of the Evening Mail was arraigned on perjury charges in New York, bond set at 35000, to conceal buying the Mail for Germany. Doctor Edward Rumely may face treason charges as authorities note alleged purchase for Germany. State order held 9000 pounds sugar from Benedic tine Monastery for sacramental and commercial use.
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New York
Edward Rumely
The
Evening Mail
Hitchcock
Germany
Washington
Edward A. Rumely
New York Mail
Covington
Beef Rulings Tighten Sunday Through Weekend Hours
Federal officials issue changes to beef rules in Jefferson and Indiana. Beef may be served in any form except steaks from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday. Steaks and related items may be served 5 pm to 10 30 pm on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Butchers cannot sell beef from carcasses over 100 pounds to public eating places. By products include heads tongues tails livers hearts tripe feet barreled beef potted beef beef loaf and other dishes. Veal sales limited to carcasses under 50 pounds and yearlings over 150 pounds affect all buyers including housewives. Pancake flour rules require 50 percent substitute stock and new flour 66 percent substitute.
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Nicholas Harper
Jefferson County
H. B. Barnard
Indiana
Beef Division
Washington
Ferry Launch Delayed By Rope Breaks At East Street
The ferryboat Trimble undergoes extensive repairs and will enter the river this evening after a rope broke delaying the launch this afternoon at the foot of East street.
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East Street
Quiet West Main wedding unites Lillie Adams and Norman Jackson
Rev J W Moody presided at the quiet ceremony in a west Main street residence. Miss Lillie Dale Adams wore pale blue silk for a small gathering of intimate friends. The couple, after the ceremony, departed for Trimble county Kentucky where the groom farms and they will reside.
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J. W. Moody
West Main Street
Lillie Dale Adams
Norman Smith Jackson
Thomas Jackson
Trimble Co
War Department reports 72 more American POWs in Germany
The War Department announced last night that 72 additional American soldiers are being held in prison camps in Germany. The release notes that no Indiana residents are on the list.
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Germany
War Department
Transports of 12,000 Tons Each Planned by Shipping Board
Washington reports the shipping board will build ninety two transports of 12,000 tons each under its program. Construction has begun and the last ship is expected to be afloat by not later than next fall.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Mass Chinese killings reported in Turkestan by Bolsheviks
London dispatch claims 1,000 Chinese were murdered in Chinese Turkestan by Bolshevik troops. The report says Bolsheviki sent an ultimatum to Russian Turkestan demanding the ruler's removal.
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Turkestan
Russian Turkestan
London
Chinese Turkestan
Bolsheviki
Pekin
Hungarian Deputies Denounce Austrian Sacrifices
Hungarian deputies condemn the Austrian staff over excessive sacrifices during the offensive as reported from Berne on July 9. The clash centers on wartime demands and the toll on troops.
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Berne
Following German Campaign Against Austrian Throne
Geneva reports Austrian deputies demand resignation of the Von Seydl er ministry amid renewed opposition after German pressure on the Austrian throne.
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von Seydler
Geneva
Government Takes Over Sulphur Industry
Washington July 9 government takes control of the sulphur industry with presidential approval. William G. Woolfolk serves as government director.
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Washington
William G. Woolfolk
Typhoon Strikes Mirianne Island Guam July 6
The State Department reports a typhoon hit Mirianne on Guam Island July 6 injuring residents and leaving half the population destitute. The disaster prompted aid assessments and monitoring from Washington.
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Washington
MiriAnna
Guam
State Department
Government Needs 5 Billion Yearly to Run War
Washington report notes Representative Rainey predicting the government will require about 5.06 billion dollars annually through the war to cover bond interest retire bonds and meet expenses as war funding continues.
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Washington
Rainey
Desertions Reach 300000 in Austro Hungarian Army
Paris July 0 More than 300000 Austro Hungarian soldiers deserted during the war the Austrian deputy from Temesvar stated.
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Paris
Temesvar
Prosecution Closes Dowling Case at Noon
London reports the prosecution finished its case against Corporal Dowling at noon. Dowling pleaded innocence and offered no defense as the trial proceeded.
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Corporal Dowling
London
Dowling
Express firms post January net operating losses in Washington
Seven express companies report to the Interstate Commerce Commission that their January operations in Washington showed a combined net loss of 1 087 757 dollars. The filing details the firms, the month, and the overall deficit for the period.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pershing Reports No New Developments as Artillery Rises
Gen Pershing notes no fresh moves by American forces as artillery action remains brisk on the Picardy front. President Wilson approves cotton product price cuts up to 30 percent after War Industries Board talks with manufacturers. A Seymour family returns home after visiting friends. Average women’s pay in France listed at 50 cents daily.
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Washington
Wilson
War Industries Board
Indiana farmers adopt Purdue farm record book for profits
More than 2500 Indiana farmers, including 55 Jefferson county users, maintain farm receipts and expenses with a Purdue Extension Department book. The method aids annual inventories and income tax reporting, aligning with Treasury rules for consistent use and easier tax returns.
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Indiana
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Jefferson County
Purdue
U.S. Treasury Department
Purdue Extension Department
Death Notices for Mrs Smith Collins Madison Biographies
Telegraph announces the death of Mrs Smith Collins in Chicago yesterday. Former Madison resident widow of Smith Collins tied to Maurice Herbst. survived by sons Charles and Randall Collins of Chicago. funeral details to be announced.
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Agnes Graham
Smith Collins
Chicago
Madison
Collins
Maurice Herbst
Wheat condition figures and travels of local residents
Washington July reports show winter wheat at 799-10, spring wheat 861-10, and all wheat 819-10 on July 1, compared with last year. Local residents Ms and Mrs Henry Lotz returned from a trip to Camp Taylor Kentucky after visiting their son Musician Harold Lotz stationed there.
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Washington
Henry Lotz
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Musician Harold Lotz
Penrose Asks Hold on Food Production Bill Amendments
Senator Penrose asks that the bone dry amendment to the food production bill be held over until pending amendments not objected to are disposed of.
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Washington
Penrose
Martial law proclaimed over Moscow reported
Basel reports Moscow placed under martial law. Major David C. Peyton resigns as Superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville to accept an army commission.
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Basel
Moscow
David C. Peyton
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Army
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Charles Kennedy
Mary Rayburn
John Stanley
Mary Zuck
Mayme Sappington
Draft Board
Notea
Montdidier and
Oise River
Porte and Loges Farms
South Alene
Nashville, Tennessee
Jured
EA. Rumeley
NEW York OF Sugar OF
Benemail Dictine Monastery
State Food Board
Barnard
Trimble
Count von Mirbach
Kerensky
Russia
Teuton
California
Jackson-Adams
Island OF Guam
Austria-Hungary
Pershing
W. C. Blades
William
Seymour
Curtis Marshall
Jefferson County Farmers
Ies
Mrs. Smith Collins
Simmons Company
Saturday Evening Post
Simmons
Meyer
C. A. Stanton
Shoeists
F. W. Pfortner
Jefferson Street
Lion Brand Milway
Hardy
Hexiz
Arras
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