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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
2
The Madison Herald notes Memorial Day observances attract far fewer attendees than twenty years ago. It discusses shifting services to Sundays and evenings, public indifference to patriotic gatherings, and contrasts this with the enduring pension system that sustains veterans.
The article discusses the need for better industrial education for young men to enter manufacturing. It argues for trade and trade-school training to develop practical shop skills and broad business understanding, enabling future factory managers to adapt to changing production methods. It notes the gap between rote labor and managerial capability and urges stronger programs to prepare youths for evolving manufacturing needs.
Paintaville Kentucky May 28 Miss Beulah Stapleton 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Stapleton of Red Bush was dragged to death when a mule she rode ran away. Her foot caught in the stirrup and the animal dragged her about a mile before stopping.
James Riddle of Lima argues his son Dorrance killed Susie Coleman in a fit of anger but should not face execution. He claims his boy is irresponsible and a victim of heredity, tracing ancestry back over a thousand years to support a historic predestination theory. The Lima police charge murder in the case.
A Madison customer testifies that after suffering kidney and back pain for some time he began taking Dean's Kidney Pills and soon felt better. The advertisement urges readers to ask for the Dean's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents and notes Foster Milburn Co. as the product's advertisers from Buffalo New York.
Hickman Ky May 23 Fulton county farmers are growing large sunflowers as an experimental crop. Those who planted it report high profitability and note the seed can be ground into meal for bread if the cotton market declines. Farmers compare it favorably to wheat rye oats or corn as a staple.
E V Scrugge employed by Gould Contracting Co fell forty five feet while at work on the L N Kentucky river bridge at Workman Worthville Ky yesterday breaking his neck his body shipped to Nashville Tenn 82 Fain street. Davis custodian at Winchester Court House trimmed trees but was halted by Commissioners after citizens petitioned over methods used. Hermano H Busch Trustee Beaver township Samuel Busch and Ollie Nickerson killed three young foxes on Mr Buechs farm dug out fox den mother fox escaped. three young foxes killed.
A fragmented memorial piece reflects on duty and remembrance, urging civic participation and collective memory. It hints at youth involvement and community groups like S. Martin at Youths Cemanirabon, emphasizing ongoing efforts to honor the day through service and remembrance.
During a night picket in the Weldon area a Union soldier named McManus was shot by a sentry who mistook him for a Confederate. Believed dead, he lay under a blanket beside comrades until the blanket moved at dawn revealing he was alive. He received medical care including trepanning and recovered enough to be sent to a hospital.
The article quotes Army regulations on flag procedure for Memorial Day at posts and stations. It states the flag is half staff from sunrise to noon, with a tribute by the band, then hoisted to the top and kept there until sunset. When raised at half staff it goes to the peak and dropped one width. when lowered it is returned to the peak.
Survivors recall the Bloody Angle on May 12 1864 near the Bloody Ante site as a brutal clash. General L A Grant and General McGeawin recount relentless hand to hand fire through logs and breastworks with repeated charges and heavy casualties.
General Keifer, later a congressman from Springfield Ohio, was among the last wounded in the Civil War. He led cavalry skirmishes after Lee's surrender and kept Col Tucker's sword as a war trophy. Tucker later identified the surrendering officer as his brother, and the sword passed to J Randolph Tucker in Washington.
A fragment describes the autumn sun setting over Arlington with a vivid red radiance. The lines evoke sacrifice and blood shed beneath the fading light in a solemn, reflective mood.
DePalma in a Mercedes won the 300 mile event setting all previous records as 55,000 spectators watched. Time 5 hours 33 minutes 55.50 seconds at an average 89.84 mph. Resta finished second with Anderson third and Cooper fourth while Resta spun at lap 136 but recovered. DePalma led from mile 400 with Resta second and Aitken third.
At Indianapolis on May 31 a 24-car field began at ten. An estimated 75,000 attended as Stutz driver Gil Anderson led at 25 and 50 miles, with Resta, Depalma, Wilcox and Cooper in pursuit. By 150 miles the trio of Resta, DePalma and Wilcox led, while Depalma set a record time. The race featured tire changes in seconds, pit delays, and several car retirements, with speeds approaching 89 miles per hour and final positions dominated by DePalma, Resta, and Anderson.
Bloomington reports that eight of thirty five Indiana National Guard companies are deemed unfit for Federal service after War Department action. uniforms and equipment will be withdrawn. Southern Indiana units including New Albany Madison Washington and Martinsville are affected. Officers miss Fort Benjamin Harrison school and camp as of June 7. But Col Louden and staff plus the band receive commendation for efficiency along with the Terre Haute company.
In Allentown at St Marys Greek Catholic Church a best man's lit candle set the bride Annie Bribko’s veil and gown ablaze during the procession. The fire was quickly put out, a new dress was bought, and the ceremony continued with groom Mike Bednal and Father Michael Kuziz officiating.
Geneva reports the first week of war with Italy yields 1,800 Austrian killed 3,000 wounded and 1,000 prisoners. Austro German frontier forces estimated at 600,000 offered feeble resistance in Trent and Istria. Also dated Amsterdam May 31 says 44 German soldiers killed and 50 wounded as Allied air raid hits Contrade aerodrome between Ghent and Brussels.
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