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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
A 1916 fiscal review shows U S foreign commerce surpassing 1912 Republican totals by about 2.6 billion and exports exceeding 4.3 billion, with a trade balance of 2.1 billion, arguing that prosperity came from Democratic tariff stance and free commerce rather than tariff walls.
President Wilson, without notice, met Democratic leaders at the Senate to push the child labor bill before adjournment. He briefed Kern, Marshall and other senators on the bill's paramount importance as opposition blocks continued. In other news a fire destroys a barn and two buildings. Brazil promotes its vegetable ivory.
Seven people die and five are wounded after a tense West Side battle between police and a man and his wife barricaded in a flat. Police dynamited the building to end the confrontation amid claims of a feud with neighbors.
German forces renew offensives on the Somme river front with reinforcements and several assaults. British officials report a 1000 yard advance in Ovillers, tightening control over the Albert Bauhaume highway as the battle continues. Concurrent Vienna reports claim Russian advances in Bukovina were checked.
The appeal of Sir Roger Casement from high treason conviction for landing arms for Irish rebels was dismissed. Casement now faces hanging unless King George intervenes. A strong plea for clemency was made, and agitation for mercy spread across England.
Private Floyd Wolf of Ft. Wayne drowned in Liana Lake near Mercedes Texas. His body was recovered. Flood toll from torrential rains in the Southern States reaches fifteen with more deaths possible. Property damage estimated at 15,900,000 dollars. Waters receding but communication is disrupted.
Reports from El Paso indicate the Villa forces are advancing north of Chihuahua within 150 miles of the border. General Trevino admits Villistas breached Mexican lines as Carranza troops and U.S. forces prepare to reinforce the Big Bend region. The main Villista column crossed Durango State line to flee Carranza forces.
A blaze in Princeton Saturday afternoon damaged the Public Drug Store, with losses around $4,000. The fire originated in an undetermined location and authorities investigated the blaze for cause and origin.
L H Wright master of the Indiana State Grange will lead a series of meetings with subordinate granges across the state. National Master Oliver Wilson and National Lecturer E E Chapman will join at designated dates in Worthington Washington Madison Seymour Columbus Laporte Boswell Winchester Pendleton Edinburg.
Ora Ashley and wife convey property on Broadway to Hattie Van Horn for 1000 dollars. Jesse D. Pheasant heirs transfer 80 acres in Graham township to Elsie E. Epley for 2000 dollars.
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