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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

4

Hanover College attendees and travelers head home

Madison notes list passengers and departures after commencements at Hanover College. Ralph Powell Shazibeth Stanford Raymond Watson and Catherine DeBurger receive licenses or travel plans while others like Martha Shermas Bertha Brook Elmetta Richardson and Margaret McCoy return home or attend reunions. A fire alarm draws the fire department after a Mulberry street short circuit but no damage is reported.

Shazibeth Stanford Hanover College Morengo Nichols Raymond Watson Clark County Catherine DeBurger Ripley County Martha Shermas Dayton Q.n Jesse Utz New Albany Joseph M. Nichols Bertha Brook Elmetta Richardson Carrie Selig Park Avenue Indianapolis Jacob J. Kasper M. A. Kasper John McMurray Harrisburg Earl Graybill Cragmont W. S. Coffman Coffman Alvin Edmonson Edward Edmonson East Front Street Uncle Sam Navy Margaret McCoy Chicago John Colling Mulberry Street

Grandchild custody suit filed by Glen W Lee

Through his attorney Judge 5 S E Leland Glen W Lee has filed suit in circuit court against Agnes Hoff man grandmother of the child for possession of his child. Arguments heard today in the damage suit of William C Andis vs the Pennsylvania Railroad closing this afternoon Judge Griffith took the matter under advisement. The case venued here from Scott county has occupied the court for three days.

S. E. Leland Glen W. .Lee Agnes Hoffman

White Sox 1919 Scandal Prosecution Dismissal Looms

Chicago officials announced that all criminal proceedings against eight White Sox players involved in the 1919 World Series scandal were likely to be dismissed. The move comes as the State Attorney’s Office indicated it would end the cases.

White Sox Chicago

240 Lost When liner Bouboulina Hits Mine

London reports 240 lives lost after the passenger liner Bouboulina strikes a mine near Smyrna. Rescue efforts and maritime authorities investigate the incident as crews search for survivors and assess the vessel’s hull and cargo.

London Bouboulina Smyrna

Whitening removes stains from varnished paint

Instructions advise using nearly dry warm water and whitening on a flannel to lift grease smoke and stains from non varnished paint. Rinse with warm water and rub dry to restore color and extend life versus soap and water cleaning.

Clifty Falls to Become Indiana State Park

Indiana state conservation officials move toward final steps to designate Clifty Falls as a state park near Madison Jefferson County observers noted progress after a two day study tour of seven counties. The $15000 park fund is raised by local citizens.

Clifty Falls Ohio Hoosierland Madison State Department of Conservation Jefferson County Richard Lieber The Conservation Commission W. A. Guthrie Charles G. Sayers State of Indiana W. H. Miller Joe L. Schofield Elmer Scott

Japanese Women Seek Vote in Prohibition Drive

At a Tokyo national conference of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Japan a campaign for women's suffrage was decided. A committee will study ways to affiliate with the International Woman Suffrage Association as about 130 Japanese women attended. Mrs. Fumiko Nishikawa leads The New and True Woman's Association pushing a dry campaign nationwide.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Japan Tokyo International Woman Suffrage Association Empire Ost Fumiko Nishikawa the New and True Woman's Association

British MP Quits Mansion To Live In Barn

Austin Hopkinson a British house of commons member has given his Hyde mansion valued at 150000 dollars to the local council and moved into a barn on part of his estate. He hopes sacrifice by public servants will prevent revolution in England. He has sold or given away furniture to friends and the needy and served in wartime as an officer before rejoining as a private.

Austin Hopkinson House of Commons Hyde England Hopkinson

Poppies Sowed as National Memorial for Fallen Heroes

A plan proposes blood red popples from Flanders in every state as a memorial to soldiers who fell in foreign fields. C W Mathews of Kentucky’s agricultural experiment station has received the first overseas poppy seed package.

Flanders Union C. W. Mathews Agricultural Experiment Station Kentucky

Air service controversy tests role of flying officers

Washington reports a heated air service dispute as Secretary Weeks probes the issue between General Mitchell and General Mencher. The question centers on directing the air service by flying officers versus other arms officers, with Mitchell opposing non flying officers in high aviation posts. Also noted are the Grauman family's departure from visiting relatives in New York to return to Chicago.

Washington Air Service Weeks Mitchell Mencher

Sudden Death of Isaac Kronenberger in Brazil Indiana

Mr. Raphael Kronenberger received a telegram announcing the death of his brother Isaac Kronenberger in Brazil Indiana at 6 p m Thursday of acute indigestion after a one day illness. Isaac, a Madison native, grew up here and later started in the clothing business in Martinsville before moving to Brazil where he had been active for twenty years. He was well liked for his genial disposition and regarded as an enterprising citizen. The Herald extends sympathy to the family.

Raphael Kronenberger Isaac Kronenberger Brazil Ind Madison Martinsville the Herald

Romance in Indiana History Highlighted by Mrs Rabb

A Madison Historical Society banquet on Lanier Place featured Mrs Kate Milner Rabb speaking on Romance in Indiana History. She recounted Harriet Martineau's 1836 trip, Lafayette's Ohio voyage, and the near Madison visit, urging tours to map historic sites and preserve old documents and reminiscences.

Lanier Place Kentucky The Historical Society Kate Milner Rabb Indiana North Harriet Martineau Lafayette Ohio Madison Ma*sons of M. C. Garber Rabb Delphi Logansport Cottman

Greece Opens Naval Action Against Turks

London reports Greeks bombard Heraklee as a naval operation begins with a planned land offensive next week. In Constantinople a 100000-strong Turkish Nationalist army is formed to meet the Greek push on the Anatolian front while British subjects are arrested at Angora and the British fleet enters Turkish waters from Malta. Peter Hertz Sr travels from Indianapolis to visit his son and attend his grandson Robert Hertz’s graduation at Manual Training School.

London Heraklee Athens Constantinople Angora Malta Peter Hertz Indianapolis John Hertz Robert Hertz Manual

Soviet Offer of Siberian Naval Bases to United States

Soviet Russia proposed to grant two Siberian naval bases to the United States in perpetuity in exchange for full commercial relations. The bases include Avatcha Bay in Kamchatka and a site near Vladivostok, both deemed impregnable. Washington Vanderlip, head of an American syndicate with Russia deals, confirmed the offer after returning from Russia.

London Siberian United States Pacific America Russia Washington Vanderlip Los Angeles Vanderlip Senator Lodge Avatcha Bay Kamchatka Vladivostok Japan Gibraltar England Washington Soviet Russia

Noted Clippers Made Fast Trips to Liverpool Record Run

Built in the fifties the Red Jacket reportedly made 13 days 1 hour 20 minutes Sandy Hook to Liverpool, with crowds at the Mersey docks and a dramatic backing maneuver at the pier. The article cites dozens of fast passages by other clippers and ships like Natchez Flying Dutchman Comet and Dreadnought, detailing records, routes, and masters.

Liverpool Port New York Breadnought Sandy Hook Oto Dmounts Rock Queenstown Sharps Hin Tie New York- Liverpool Samuels Downeasters Rockland Sandy Look Hybislip Liverpool Pier Head Natchez Canton Samuel Russell Boston Whampoa China Flying Dutchman San Francisco Mary Whitthore Baltimore Cape Tear Dawn Bienes Aires Sandy Hack Widawe Nakob Rangoon Flying Cloud Honolulu New Bedford Newburyport Mass William Currier James T. Townsend Cape Penas Tierra del Fuego Mayhew Andrew Jackson England Port Philip Head Australia Young America Euterpe Calcutta Richard Busteed Sydney S. W Ocean Telegraph Callao Sovereign of the Seas Valpareisa

White House appoints Roy Haynes Prohibition Commissioner

The White House announces Major Roy Haynes of Hillsboro Ohio as Prohibition Commissioner succeeding John Kramer. Haynes, a newspaper editor, is backed by the anti saloon league.

Washington White House Roy Haynes Hillsboro John Kramer Haynes Anti-Siloon League

Past week's casualties among British in Ireland

Dublin reports the past week was the heaviest for police and soldiers since 1916. Official figures show 24 crown forces killed and 43 wounded in Ireland during the period.

Ireland Dublin

Plot Discovered Aimed at Revolutions in Nordic Nations

Swedish police uncover a communist plot to spark revolutions in Sweden Norway and Finland as of June 10 in London. The announcement implicates Scandinavian and British authorities in countering the threat.

Sweden Norway Finland London Orway

Governor McCray names Benjamin Burres State Superintendent

Governor McCray appoints Benjamin Burres of Washington Indiana as State Superintendent of Schools succeeding Hines. Burres takes the post as of June 10 and will lead Indiana's public school system.

Hines Indianapolis McCray Benjamin Burres Washington Ind

Aid Society and Missionary Meet at Cambell Home

The Aid Society and Missionary of Liberty Christian Church held an all day gathering June 9 at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cambell's home west of Bryantsburg. About 20 adults and several children attended despite rain. Attendees enjoyed devotional, quilting, and sewing, with a bountiful noon dinner and warm hospitality as all were welcome regardless of church. The July meeting is planned for Mr. Ryker East's in Belleview.

Aid Society Missionary of Liberty Christian Church Wm. Cambell Bryantsburg Cambell Ryker East Belleview

Janitor Finds Pearl in Mussel Near Vincennes

Edward Martin, a janitor at a Vincennes newspaper, spent 30 minutes fishing for mussels in the Wabash River. He found a large pearl in the second mussel and refused an offer of 250 dollars.

Vincennes Ind Edward Martin Wabash River Martin

Cat Returns With Young Rabbit in Brownstown Field

A mother cat owned by Frank Borders of Brownstown Indiana retrieved a sightless young rabbit from a field. The cat appears to be mother to a lone four week old rabbit cub.

Frank Borders Brownstown Ind Hitten

Stay Away From Crowds To Avert Flu Epidemic

Health advisory urges avoiding crowds to slow influenza spread in New York. tips include hand washing, hydration, sleep, and meals. a Kentucky druggist promotes a home remedy of Mentholized Arcine gargle and nasal spray, claiming quick relief for catarrh and colds.

Ace New York Kentucky Viala

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