Custer, Roberts, Nichols and Others Seek Nominations May 4 1920
The Herald reports multiple candidates from Jefferson and nearby counties seeking Republican or Democratic nominations for local and district offices in the May 4 1920 primary. Names include Clarence Custer for Congress Fourth District. Edward Roberts and Harly H. cope for Fifth Judicial Circuit judge. Joseph M. Cooper for Fifth Circuit Court judge. S. G. Bouvard for County Treasurer. Harry Fenichols for Clerk of Circuit Court. Charles E. Dean for Joint Representative. Gilbert Dihammer for Sheriff. Matthew R. Ralston for Commissioner. William Frederick Watson for County Recorder. Primary decisions on May 4 1920.
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Herald
Clarence Bk. Custer
Bartholomew County
Congress
Fourth
Nis Tume
Harry C. Canfield
Edward S$. Roberts
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Jefferson and
Switzerland
Harly Hl. Cope
Jefferson
Joseph M. Cooper
Fifth Judicial Circuit Court
S. G. Bouvard
Lancaster Township
Harry FE Nichols
Madison
Charles E. Dean
Saluda Township
Scott Counties
Gilbert Dihammer
Jefferson County
William Frederick Watson
Decision of the Coal Commission on Wages
Washington March 2 the coal commission plans to submit its wage decision to the President by March 10 as it formulates a unanimous conclusion amid operator and miner disagreements. Andrew Selig traveled by train to Indianapolis to visit his daughters.
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THE
Coal Commission ON Wages
Washington
Bitminous Coal Commission
Andrew Selig
Indianapolis
Ex servicemen bonus proposal dominates early hearings
Washington reports the measure to grant a veterans bonus is expected to drive the campaign as hearings begin on the soldiers benefit law. About 100 bills are offered, with debate reflecting a clash between demand for a bonus and public opposition to taxes to fund a potential 1 to 4 billion dollar cost.
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Washington
Allies sanction international loan to Germany
London reports Sir Auckland Geddes announced that the Allies approve an international loan for Germany to help it recover. The British envoy to the United States disclosed the measure aimed at enabling Germany to get back on its feet.
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Germany
London
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Boheman Liner Splits Off Sambro Ledges
The Leylands liner Boheman stranded on Sambro Ledges near Nova Scotia broke in two today. Seven crew members are missing.
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Sambro Ledges
Nova Scotia
Boston
Leylands
Boheman
Sambro Jedges
President Wilson Finalizes Adriatic Note Reply
President Wilson completed his reply to the allied council’s Adriatic note and sent it to the State Department for diplomatic form. It will return to him for approval before dispatch. The article ends with patriotic line about the United States army.
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Allied Council
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Railway Unions Accept Offer Under Protest
Thirteen railway unions accepted the Presidents offer to appoint a bipartisan tribunal to pursue a wage peace program between railroads and employees, with shop craft unions agreeing except maintenance of way, a likely prelude to a possible strike. The President will notify carriers and employees by letter of the tribunal appointment.
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Washington
Wall
Hero Drowns Saving Two Boys in Fall Creek
Indianapolis March 2 An Indianapolis man John Sullivan 35 drowned while attempting to save Verna Purcell 4 and Herbert Purcell 6 both colored boys who fell through the ice in Fall Creek Verna and Herbert survived with difficulty after the icy water incident several rescuers aided in the attempt to reach them.
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Indianapolis
Johnnn Sullivan
Fall Creek
Verna Purcell
Herbert
Allied supreme council sets Europe wide rationing plan
London March 2 the inter allied supreme council decided to establish an international arrangement to ration food and raw materials across all of Europe.
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Europe
London
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
Senate approves fourth Lodge reservation and Michigan road
Senate action confirms the Michigan road as part of the state highway system after a unanimous vote by the Highway Commission. A telephone confirmation from State Highway Commissioner John T. Oliphant to Hon. John McGregor announced the approval. Separate noting that John Chapman sold his Broadway residence to Mrs Sinnett Duncan of Kentucky with private consideration.
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State Highway Commission
John T. Oliphant
John McGregor
John Chapman
Broadway
Sinnett Duncan
Kentucky
Consideration
Bandits Sought Over Raid Killing Two Americans
A cross border search for the bandits who killed Alexander Frazer and his brother John in Pima County has been abandoned after two men returned from Mexico claiming the Mexicans were lost in the mountains.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
Alexander Frazer
John
Pima County
Funeral for Charles F. Schmidt at St Michael’s Church
The funeral service for the late Charles F. Schmidt was conducted by Rev. M. L. Guthneck at St Michael’s Church with a large gathering. Bachman Post G A R and No 4 Fire Company attended, and pallbearers included Adrew Jacobs C P Richardson Adam Schmidt W C Rota James Peddie and George Hummel. Interment followed in Springdale cemetery.
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Charles F. Schmidt
M. L. Guthneck
St. Micheael's
Bachman Post
No. 4 Fire Company
Father Guthneck
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
Adrew Jacobs
C. P. Richardson
Adam Schmidt
W. C. Rota
James Peddie
George Hummel
Commissioners Act On Main Street Improvements And Voter Redistricting
Citizens pressed the board to speed up Main street work as a new committee studies materials and costs. Senator Cravens with ladies asked to redraw county precincts for women voters. action likely this month. No bids on Lost Fork road, Smyrna township petition approved, county house contracts set, Elm street fire contained, insured, minor damage from a defective flue.
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George Sherlock
Edward Eckert
W. H. Miller
John W. Tevis
John McGregor
Joseph M. Cravens
George Gable
M. C. Garber
Elizabeth R. Trow
Lost Fork Road
Milton Township
Smyrna Township
Peter Pelser
N. Horris & Sons
W. Trow Co
F. W. Pfortner
Petition Filed For Taggart As Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate
Indianapolis reports a petition with 3000 signatures was filed with the Secretary of State to place Thomas Taggart on the Democratic primary ballot for United States Senator after he signaled acceptance of the nomination.
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Indianapolis
Secretary of State
Thomas Taggart
United States
Taggart
American Legion asks no bonus and backs Canfield
The American Legion urges no bonus for ex service members while asking Congress to address wartime financial disadvantages. In Indiana Ripley County Democrats endorse Harry C Canfield for Congress in the Fourth District, with Versailles venue noted and meeting date February 28, 1920. Also brief item: Miss Sarah Stewart travels to Jacksonville, Florida to visit Mr and Mrs John Mitchell.
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Wahtogton
Ayrion
Ierely
Piankan DD
House
Konus
Kiples County
Indiana
Congress
Ripley County
Fourth
Harry C. Canfield
Versailles
Democratic County Central Committee
Howard L. Akers
J. Francis Lochard
Sec
Yd&wit
Sarah Stewart
Jacksonville, Fla
John Mitchell
Hopeful Treaty Becomes Popular Campaign Issue
Washington March 1 The President hopes the league treaty can be used as a popular issue in the presidential campaign. Senators from both parties favor ratification on Lodge reservations while accusing Hitchcock of blocking action and opposing immediate ratification as the President does.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Lodge
Annual Report of Bethany Circle Hospital 1919 1920
The Bethany Circle of The King's Daughters Hospital presents its annual report for March 1, 1919, to March 1, 1920. It lists total receipts of 11330.72, 266 admissions with 91 medical, 167 surgical, 8 obstetrical cases, 10 deaths, and 178 days of charity. Elizabeth S. Leland, Tr.
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Bethany Circle
The
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Patel
Elizabeth S. Leland
Ueip Areege
Hevani
Death of Michael Toole Former Madison Mill Owner
Michael Toole, a former Madisonian, died at his home in Camfield Missouri Sunday. A miller by trade, he learned his craft in Madison and established a flour mill at Camfield. He is survived by a widow, several children, a brother John H. Toole, and four sisters Mary Elizabeth Clara and Margaret Toole of Chicago formerly of Madison.
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Madison
Michael Toole
Mary
Elizabeth
Clara
Margaret Toole
Chicago
Madison Public Library Reorganized Under Public Law
The Madison Public Library is reorganized by the City Council under the 1901 public library law and will be run by a board named by public officials. William J. Hamilton of the Public State Library Commission says this will free larger library appropriations. Two new steel filing cabinets from C. H. Rousch & Co. are placed in Clerk Prenatt's office for probate and civil case filings.
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Indiana State Capitol
Madison Public
Clerk Prenatt
C. H. Rousch & Co
Board nominees named for Mapagera organization
Mrs. Jesse Leland 2d Vice Leader and Mrs. Wm Noble Secretary are listed along with Miss Harriett McLelland Corresponding Secretary. Also named are Mrs. Simeon Leland Treasurer and candidates for the Board of Mapagera including Mrs. J W Tevis Mrs M R Subset Mrs Elias Scott Mrs Blanch Rega and Mrs Samuel Boyd.
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Jesse Leland
Wm. Noble
Harriett McLelland
Simeon Leland
Mapagera
J. W. Tevis
M. R. Subsset
Elias Scott
Blanch Rega
Samuel Boyd
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Matthew R. Ralston
Shelby Township
Gov. Edwards
New Jersey
Senate
Trenton
N. J
Edwards
U. S
League
Hoke Smith
Georgia
United States Army
Hertis
Supreme Council
Michigan Road
Highway Commission
William A. Bierck
Elm Street
Peition
U.S
Legion
Harry C. Canheld
Annual Report
Bethany
King's Daughters’ Hospital
Camfield, Mo
Madison Public Library
Columbia Grafonolas
Columbia Records
Hd. Meyer
Boy Scout
C. A. Stanton
Shoeists
Main and
Walnut Street
Offcere
Bethany Circle of the King’s Daughters
J. R. Inglis
Wm. Luckett
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