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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
2
The Madison Herald prints a scattered weekly mix including notices from Vernon Times readers, Township Trustees updates, and a testimonial for Foster Military Ointment. It also references Indiana events and a public discussion on local issues, with brief editorials and society notes.
A river tragedy involves the steamer Superior on the Olle River near Green River. A farmer named Scales witnesses a fatal accident when a passenger woman falls from the boat into a swift current. The vessel, described as a large freight line steamer, was rebounded from service and later retrofitted with new machinery on the Upper Ohio River.
Station and ticket agents of the Boston and Maine railroad receive wage increases from one to twelve percent effective April 20. All are members of the Order of Railway Telegraphers.
Indiana man Homer Ball formerly of Indianapolis and William Wilson of Carrollton Ky were attacked by footpads on a remote road while awaiting a transfer. Wilson died and Ball was seriously injured after robbers stole Ball’s belongings and Wilson’s body was hidden. Police probe ongoing.
A profile of William Walch, a self-made Madison machinist and businessman, highlighting his role in erecting two new city buildings, his career path from apprentice to foreman, and his firm Walch & Halfenberger now Stribling & Walch. The piece notes his Irish Catholic roots, marriage to Mary Cavanaugh, and deep community regard.
The students of St Marys School prepare a carved box of wild cherry and walnut for Pope Pius X to mark Milan centenary. It features a cross with da Hoc Signo Vinces, portraits of St Marys, and historic dates, with papal colors and photos. The box will be sent by first class mail to Cardinal Merry Del Val and exhibited at Curtis jewelry store.
At a Muncie Indiana pink tea Miss Marguerite Koontz announced her engagement to Leo Smith in a novel way a dove released outside brought a note cone to a guest who read the news aloud to all attendees.
Report describes a large march with nearly fifty thousand women, orange banners, and supportive crowds. It notes leaders and activists including Mrs Amimeline Pankhurst facing arrests while soldiers stood by, as banners and floral tributes marked the event.
Three states See Supreme Court uphold two cent passenger rate laws in West Virginia Oregon and Arkansas cases.
In a tribute the speaker lauds Mr Walch as a modest yet honorable citizen whose years among the community are marked by untarnished character and unimpeached reputation. The piece calls for him to be held as an example for emulation and praise.
Berlin dawn parade at Unter der Linden marks the emperor’s twenty fifth anniversary. Seven thousand children sing patriot tunes before the palace as crowds march. Andrew Carnegie receives ovation after presenting Kaiser with an address from American peace societies.
Wireless dispatches report by nightfall on June 18 that six American scouts were killed and seven wounded as American troops under Brigadier General Pershing attack Moros on Jolo Island. Casualties for both sides reach thirty. Pursuit continues through the mountains as natives suffer heavier losses.
South Bend reports Billy Sunday, the baseball evangelist, raised SLO,000 in a severe week’s campaign. He preached 54 sermons to an audience over 500,000. The farewell meeting drew 15,000 attendees.
Terrible electrical storms swept western Indiana causing dam age to crops and a lightning struck race track where nine horses valued at 15000 dollars perished in a fire. The heavy rain aided crops in Indiana.
Historical item notes Humphreys specifics used with satisfaction for more than fifty years. Mentions medical boule set free and watches tiny enough for a coat lapel as a novelty in a brief nostalgic reflection.
President Wilson plans to read the forthcoming currency message personally at the White House before a news conference with Washington reporters. He said the bill will reflect general principles, with Owen of Oklahoma, Glass of Virginia, and Treasury Secretary McAdoo assisting, and it will not be a one man bill.
Homer Ball, an elderly painter, and his companion William Wilson were robbed of 650 in cash near the railroad yards at dawn. Ball was beaten and hospitalized with a deep chin wound, while Wilson disappeared. Police, led by Detectives Jugan and Otto Simon, investigated but found no trace of Wilson and could not confirm Ball’s full story. Ball and Wilson described themselves as transient workers known as "knights of the road."
In Champaign Illinois June 13 Justice Joseph Jutton ruled that young men have a right to hold either a girl's hand or her ring. Albert Weishaar had taken a ring from Evelyn Smoot to prove love and was arrested for stealing the ring but was discharged by the court.
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