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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
5
The Wayne Journal Gazette notes the federal reserve bank law passed its initial, more severe test than it is likely to face again. It argues the Democratic party could meet fall opposition with confidence on this constructive legislation, predicting a potential victory in the campaign.
Indianapolis July 24 A state political column argues Indiana is financially sound with high bank reserves and full employment while attacking the Republican Party leadership and its stance on Wilson's Mexican policy. It questions the party's claim to progressive reform and criticizes its aristocratic self image.
Washington reports from the U S Geological Survey say war driven demand has boosted bromine production along the Ohio River in the Ohio Valley. Bromine is tied to salt manufacturing in Michigan Saginaw Valley and Kanawha and West Virginia valleys with increased marketing of bromine itself.
British and German forces fight to the death around the village of Pozieres on the Somme as cannonade reaches beyond the coast. German attacks are said to be halted with 26,000 prisoners and heavy losses reported. French renew pressure along the southern Somme line while Russia presses the Eastern Front and Kaiser Wilhelm tours the front with Von Falkenhayn.
Cleveland July 26 Twenty one men dead and dozens injured in a gas explosion at a Lake Erie waterworks pump station five miles offshore. Workers ten feet below the surface broke through a gas vein and fumes ignited by electric sparks. Rescue teams suffered multiple deaths as bodies remain unrecovered in the tunnel.
Prof. G Christie of Purdue arrives Friday to meet Shelby township farmers reception committee and speak in Canaan at 8 pm after a pleasure trip to Hanover. Dr. Fred Mutchler of Kentucky Agriculture Extension speaks Farmers Day. Mascot horse from West View Park, Pittsburgh. Baldwin Tool Works buys Auschaupt canning factory in Princeton to open a handle factory.
Republicans plan new Senate attacks on the administration's Mexican policy. They will use letters from across the country demanding withdrawal of the National Guard and barring further deployment to the border. Senator Fall of New Mexico, back from a border trip, will provide ammunition for the campaign.
Milton Kentucky July 24 voters in this county approved 90000 dollars in bonds for road improvements but found the funds cannot be used on toll roads or for State aid to turnpikes. A movement seeks Fiscal Court action to buy as many turnpikes as possible when the court meets August 8 and a large delegation will present the voters’ wishes.
In Madison County residents recall C C Green buried in 1915 after a strange appearance. Relatives from Indiana sought life insurance payouts but failed. The person identified in Mobile as Green on a fateful night near Waynesboro remains uncertain, with locals calling the man a probable tramp.
President Wilson plans to sign the rivers and harbors bills totaling about 142 million dollars. He believes the appropriations can be systematized to eliminate pork and curb future spending despite opposing some new projects in the measure.
James Whitcomb Riley was laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis after a private funeral. Hundreds attended as a floral tribute scene unfolded with a $20 wreath bought from pennies donated by Fort Wayne children. A temporary resting place remains until final burial site is decided between Crown Hill and Greenfield.
Washington reports confirmed by White House officials that the United States will purchase the Danish West Indies for 25000 dollars. Negotiations have progressed for nearly two years and are close to completion with signatures expected soon. The treaty will be sent to the Senate for ratification after completion. The islands hold strategic value for the Panama Canal approach.
In Muncie on July 25 Mayor Bunch testified under cross-examination. He admitted driving Lloyd Coaley and wife to Marion and meeting Thomas Miller in a saloon en route to California to avoid the Williams trial. An audience member shouted greeting, claiming to be the mayor of Indianapolis.
Ghent Kentucky July 24 M C Sanders a tobacco planter laughs at a hailstorm over the White River section that ruins much tobacco after he insured six acres against hail. Four hours later the hail damages the crop his stock. Other planters suffer greater losses. Crawfordsville Work begins Monday on rebuilt First Baptist church with $19 000 pledged toward a $30 000 project.
Emmett Jackson of Trimble County Kentucky drove a wagon load of sheep to Milton. A frightened horse team bolted on a curved road, causing the crate to burst and scattering ten to twelve sheep. The wagon then struck Mail Carrier Chandler’s vehicle, wrecked a road fence, and left the wagon badly damaged. No injuries reported except a crushed foot to Alexandria H. A. Hiatt at the Alexandria Paper Mill. Nearby Ponca City Oklahoma, Joe Miller begins ostrich farming.
Premier Asquith met King George then announced chief features of the Irish settlement as in the Home Rule Bill approved by John Redmond and leaders of Nationalists and Sir Edward Carson. Both parties admit the bill faces a difficult passage to secure a settlement. The report also notes that forty one states employ state geologists or similar officials.
Rockport The contract for the construction of the addition to the min schoolhouse at Chrisney has been awarded to A. L. Purcell for $5,385.30. Shelbyville Houston McIntyre, age eight, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McIntyre, south of here is dead of lockjaw, which resulted from an injured toe.
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