Madison News Briefs Spur Various Local Updates
Milk price in Madison fell from 14 to 12 cents a quart. John Quinn returned to Miami after visiting his mother in Madison. Clerk Nichols issued a marriage license to Elmer Kloppfer and Ethel Craigmyle. Mrs. Mary R. Dennis returned from Fort Wayne and Indianapolis trip. Mrs. V C Miles visited Covington Kentucky. Mrs. Robert Smith returned to Lexington Kentucky. Stewart Blasingham left for Washington DC after attending to his aunt’s death. Mrs. Susan J. Warren receives thirty dollar monthly pension. Emerson Lemon represented Mrs. Warren in the matter. William Gallagher, struck by a car, improving at King’s Daughters Hospital. Funeral for Theodore Hilbert held at St Patrick’s church with Catholic cemetery interment in North Madison. Ex county Clerk Edward M Prett and daughter Mary moved to Monroe township farm. Prett served two terms as county clerk and aided Nichols office since last November.
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Madison
John Quinn
Miama Fla
Anna Quinn
Clerk Nichols
Elmer Kloppfer
Ethel Craigmyle
Mary R. Dennis
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
V. C. Miles
Payne Miles
Covington
Robert Smith
Lexington
Stewart Blasingham
Thomas S. Wolfe
Washington, D. C
Susan J. Warren
Benjamin Warren
Emerson Lemon
Warren
William Gallagher
King’s Daughters Hospital
Denny
Theodore Hilbert
St. Patrick’s Church
North Madison
Aztec Wedding Ceremonies Prolonged Four Day Rite
The early Azteca wedding ceremony lasted four days with many participants. Old women watched the couple through the ceremonial agonies as the rite unfolded.
German Proposals At World Finance Conference Stumble
March 1 London reports the first session of a world finance conference ended abruptly as German counter indemnity proposals failed to satisfy allies. German Foreign Secretary Simons spoke at length, Lloyd George objected, and the meeting adjourned until 4 PM. Simons proposed fifty billion gold marks with thirty billion to be paid in 30 years via international loans. allies' Downing Street plan could not be discussed.
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London
Simons
Lloyd George
Germany
Downing Street
Recovery of More Victims in Porter Rail Disaster
Porter Indiana reports the death toll at forty three with crews ready to lift the heavy engine as more bodies are sought. Earlier updates showed fatalities at forty two after Sunday's wreck.
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Porter
Ind
New York Central
Champ Clark In Comatose State After Bad Night
Former House Speaker Champ Clark lies in a comatose condition after a poor night. Washington dispatch says he is “very low” and that the end is feared near as supporters await further word on his health.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Indiana Townships Receive State Aid For Schools
March brings hopeful news as the Department of Public Instruction grants State Aid to Graham Hanover Lancaster Saluda and Shelby townships totaling 10 122 73. About sixty percent paid now with the balance by June first.
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Department of Public Instruction of
Indiana
Graham Township
Hanover
Lancaster
Saluda
Shelby Township
Bill to Permit Transfer of Children from Township to Private Schools Killed
Indianapolis March 1 The Rattl ae bill barring landlords from excluding tenants with children was kept alive in the Senate by a judiciary committee minor report. The Cann Bill transfer provision was killed in the House. Senate also passed a measure to allow county commissioners to hire public health nurses on petition of a quarter of county voters.
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Indianapolis
Rattl Ae
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Senate strikes farm loan banks amendment from bill
Washington date line reports the Senate struck out of the Legislative Appropriation Bill its amendment providing 200000000 for the farm loan banks. The action was taken today in the Senate session on March 1.
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Senate
Washington
Conference dates misreported in Madison remarks corrected
The misprint misled readers about the conference dates. Meetings are Thursday and Friday this week March 34 with a program including an address on The World Conquering Christ by Dr Seringo of New York and Dr Case of Burma. Friday covers missionary topics with noon and evening sessions and a stereoptic lecture open to the public.
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Indianapolis
Song
Christ
Seringo
New York
Case
Burma
Madison
Passenger Fares Rise 20 Percent in Indiana Rail Rates
Beginning February 23, Indiana railroad passenger rates increased by 20 percent. The Inter-State Commerce Commission granted the rise last September, but the Public Service Commission of Indiana delayed its operation until last Wednesday. The Madison to Indianapolis fare is now 3.35 dollars, up from 2.79.
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Indiana
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Madison
Indianapolis
Doctor Hansford Conducts School Mental Tests in Madison
Dr. Hansford a woman physician stationed at Cragmont has been testing Madison public school children for a year. She recently examined Eggleston students and is now at the Lower Seminary with plans to test junior and senior high pupils. Mrs. Peter Denzer, visiting her daughter Mrs. Kasper, left for Covington Kentucky.
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Hansford
Cragmont
Madison
Eggleston
Peter Denzer
Francis J. Kasper
Kasper
East Second Street
Covington, Ky
Armory to Be Rented for Athletic Center
Social Betterment League hosts a dinner at First Presbyterian Church with about a hundred guests. Rev. W. J. Johnson urges Madison to become a regional center for youth recreation, advocating church community centers and outdoor playgrounds. Walter Caplinger and others pledge funds to rent the armory for an athletic center for boys through summer.
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Social Betterment League
First Presbyterian Church
Church Guild
F. P. Smith
Broadway
W. J. Johnson
Nationa
Presbyterian Social Welfare Work
Madison
Roe
Logan
J. C. Black
League
Mayor White
Elmer Scott
W. H. Miller
Walter Caplinger
Prof
Muncie
Wireless Telegraph Operator Herman Duenisch Receives Examination Success
Madison welcomes Herman Duenisch, first wireless telegraph operator, who returns from Valparaiso after completing Dodge Institute training. He passed the Chicago operator exam and may soon be appointed to service on a lake or ocean steamer. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Awenish of East First Street.
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Madison
Herman Duenisch
Valparaiso
Dodge Institute
Duenisch
Chicago
Kasdan and Bachrach Lease Corner Store in Louisville
Messrs D Kasdan and Max Bachrach of Louisville have leased the Dehler block corner from R F Benson and will open a general store next week. The store room is being repainted and prepared for Kasdan and Bachrach who will operate under that firm name.
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Messrs
D. Kasdan
Max Bachrach
Louisville
Dehler Block
R. F. Benson
Benson
Kasdan & Bachrach
Mrs. Tirzah Hays Dies at 93 in Scottsburg Home
Mrs. Tirzah Hays aged 93 and mother of State Senator Noble J. Hays died at her Scottsburg home. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church.
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Tirzah Hays
Noble J. Hays
Scottsburg
Presbyterian Church
Immediate Inquests Over Victims of Porter Wreck Demanded
Dr Clement Briggs of Chicago seeks a writ of mandate in Porter wreck case filed in Valparaiso Indiana over inquests into the bodies of those killed. He sues Coroner Herman O Seipel in the superior court seeking prompt inquest proceedings.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Clement Briggs
Chicago
Herman O. Seipel
Divorced Wife of St Louis Oil Man in Jail After Cabaret Killing
Chicago March 1 Mrs Cora Orthwein divorced wife of Ralph Orthwein wealthy St Louis oil man is jailed after an all night party at a cabaret ends in the stabbing death of Herbert P Ziegler district manager of a large rubber company
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Chicago
Cora Orthwein
Ralph Orthwein
St. Louis
Herbert P. Ziegler
Harding Returns 10 Home at Marion
President elect Harding returns to Marion Ohio for a sociable two day visit with neighbors before heading to Washington on Wednesday to be inaugurated. A major conference with Major General Leonard Wood will decide if Wood goes to the Philippines as Governor General after March 4.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Washington
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Government tagging 100000 North American birds
F C Lincoln a bird specialist with the bureau of biological survey in the Department of Agriculture is tagging 100000 North American birds to study habits. Bands on legs show banding date and place and birds are released to travel vast distances before possible recapture. About 20000 birds have been banded since government took over the American Bird Banding association. Lincoln holds a wild duck tagged at the zoological gardens in Washington.
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F. C. Lincoln
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
American Bird Banding Association
Mr. Lincoln
Zoological Gardens
Washington
A 1705 Manuscript Letter Reveals New Roche Bull
A manuscript from 1705 uncovers a fresh Sir Boyle Roche quip. The letter records Roche noting Mr Speaker’s continued laughter and urging him to reveal what he finds so amusing before laughing again.
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Sir Boyle Roche
Sir Boyle
Yankees Show Speed in World Ship Launchings
The United States led global ship launches in 1920 with 2,476,000 gross tons, while Great Britain followed at 2,055,000. Japan fell to 456,000 tons as Lloyd’s notes the U.S. and Britain hold most remaining construction to complete, with American yards faster.
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New York
United States
Liusd’s
Register of Shipping
Great Britain
Japan
Lloyd's Poyluts
England
America
France
Holland
Amerley
Caterpillars Immune to Deadly Germs Draw Scientist’s Interest
A French scientist studies caterpillars after reports they resist bacilli from diphtheria tetanus and hydrophobia and can expel consumption bacilli in days. The insect’s internal substance is thought to confer immunity, prompting search for an antitoxin.
Dallas woman offers haven to homeless babies
Mrs M L Leonard placed a basket on her Dallas doorstep to receive unwanted infants. The fourth baby was found in the basket this week, and she pledged to care for them, stating she does not know their origins but will ensure they are well cared for and appreciated.
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Dallas
Tex
M. L. Leonard
Hanover College Directors Meet for Endowment Campaign
The Hanover College trustees gathered in the library to review plans to complete the campaign for the remaining balance of the $560,000 endowment. They also inspected campus buildings and handled other routine business.
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Hanover College
Miss Eckert Returns From Ohio Visit
Miss Anna Eckert completes a weeklong trip to Cincinnati and Circleville, Ohio, accompanying her sister Mrs. George Crites whom she visited in Circleville. The piece notes that matrimony has shattered many pleasant delusions.
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Anna Eckert
Cincinnati
Circleville
Ohio
George Crites
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