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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
7
Wellington June 10 rumors swirl of strain between President Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds over secrecy at the Department of Justice. Allegations focus on handling of the tobacco trust prosecution and other Sherman Act violators with reports of a threatened resignation.
Street car crash in Indianapolis on June 10 badly hurt driver William Callahan and undertaker Finn. They were transporting the body of Mrs Goettker to Batesville for burial when the hearse was demolished. the casket shattered but the corpse remained inside.
Indianapolis June 10 The Governor fixes Saturday June 11 as National Flag Day All state institutions colleges schools residences and business houses are asked to display the flag Arrangements for ceremonies in public schools are suggested
Indianapolis June 10 Mrs Ona B Talbot a noted promoter of concerts and musical enterprises has filed a petition in bankruptcy Liabilities 17000 Assets 800 A roof garden proved the financial snag
Charles Reed pleaded guilty to bigamy and received a five year prison sentence. He had married wealthy widows in New Jersey and in New Castle.
A bronze bust of Col Richard Dale Owen, Camp Morton commandant in 1862, was unveiled at the Indiana State Capitol with Confederate veterans presenting the gift to the state. Governor Ralston presided, with Vice President Marshall and IU President William L. Bryan on the program. Confederate leader Bennett H. Young delivered the presentation. Owen had kindness toward prisoners and was later honored by former foes.
A large consignment of Argentine beef crossed the ocean to London and back to New York selling at 12 cents a pound, compared with American beef at 3 cents. The move is described as an experiment by London speculators.
Stamford, Conn June 10 two newspaper men witnessed the marriage of Jere Knode Cooke a former ward preacher and Floretta Whaley. The ceremony delayed for formal recording of Cooke’s divorce decrees from his first wife.
Jacob Layman of Gary is cleared by a Laie county jury after a lengthy robbery trial but a clerical error in the verdict form misled the foreman. The jurors confirm not guilty as the court halts, and Layman faces admission to the penitentiary instead of returning home.
Joseph Cox aged 70 a Friends church figure lies recovering at his Columbia home after a mule bucked when he sneezed during a farm inspection. He was thrown and injured in the unusual accident near the city farm.
A historical note commemorates the loss of about 1 500 Union soldiers who died sixteen years ago, marking a somber anniversary. The article recalls battlefield casualties and honors their sacrifice as part of regional memory.
The Sultana, a large Civil War era steamer, exploded on the Mississippi River 200 miles above Memphis killing over 1,500 of the 2,100 soldiers aboard. The wreck sparked debate on cause and left a lasting hatred from Southern towns. Captain Casey Mason died trying to save drowning men.
Attorney General McReynolds instructed United States Attorney Ritz of Charleston to report immediately all proceedings leading to the indictment of 19 persons including UMWI officers. He criticized District Attorneys acting under the Sherman Act without DOJ consultation and demanded documents and full explanations.
Weathering the South Chattanooga Tennessee reports a brief heavy snowfall just before midnight on June 10. Snowflakes fell across the city for a few minutes, setting a new meteorological record for the area.
The Supreme Court upholds the validity of the newspaper publicity law. The number of Indian tribes in the United States is stated as 280 in existence.
The Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythiae has bulletined a $1,000 reward for Catherine Winters, the missing New Castle child, in Indianapolis on June 10. Take the Herald.
The report lists wheat oats and hay bids with quality grades and weights. Prices range for No 2 red winter wheat through 85 to 95 percent, oats No 2 white around 40 cents to 50, and hay like timothy and clover showing good to choice with weights up to 1 300 pounds and bids from 6.5 to 8.5 per hundredweight. Heifers are mentioned with varying bids.
Historical market sheet details prices for flour shipstuff poultry eggs butter and grain. It lists live poultry prices including turkeys hens and cocks, hay buying prices for timothy and clover, and corn and wool quotes from J Schofield & Son with notes on wool quality and fleece.
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