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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
4
Three visits to Washington by Wilson established a pattern to discuss appointments with senators. The April capital trip aimed to save pane and set precedent, with other presidents sending decrees or messages as Wilson did.
A federal judge in Girard Kansas denied a motion in the Traverwort case tied to the Apper te ieoacon Socialist paper. The publishers faced charges over mailing obscene material to expose conditions at the Teivenus worth Penitentiary. Local authorities supported the paper’s claims, citing an ongoing national investigation.
In New Orleans a report on a kidnapping case stirs Louisiana and Mississippi. The positive identification of a missing child by Mr and Mrs Kunhar and suspects cast doubt on the tale. Three camps form as details and alleged sightings split public opinion.
The record lists several property transfers and deeds: Thomas and his wife to Robert H. Davis regarding city property. George W. Rea as administrator conveying to Rolle M. Rea and wife. an administrator's deed for Milton Township property. Julia T. Reed and Stephen A. Law Jr. with acres in Galliam Township. Stephen A. Suan and wife conveying to Joseph S. Lawlor.
Congress man Moore of Pennsylvania unveils a new method for delivering a floor speech by asking the Reading Clerk to read questions and presenting two advances. He defends tariff policy and cites a presidential address urging people to Stop, look, listen as a model for orderly debate.
Municipal and private detectives search for Romane Borden a year old daughter of a multimillionaire abducted from New Jersey suburb. Nurse report says two women fled with the child from a sanitarium leaving no clear trace. Reward offered twenty five thousand dollars.
A historical flyer describes the fly’s birth in manure and filth and its spread through homes. It lists diseases carried by flies such as typhoid fever and diphtheria and urges destroying filth, screening privies, covering manure bins, and garbage destruction to prevent fly-caused illness.
Berlin reports Germany outlines a large aviation program independent from the army budget. Ten naval dirigibles, fifty airplanes, and related facilities vie for 12.5 million to 25 million in initial outlays with crews totaling 1 452. A total 52 million is allotted for fortresses and broader military aviation reaches about 10.75 million with potential 5 million later.
Indiana farmers report solid returns from early sugar beet plantings. EL Maggard netted 15 tons per acre and about 800 dollars total profit on 20 acres, while John Hyerly earned about 62 dollars per acre on 13 acres from 19 tons per acre. Fred Isch tracked multiple crops with beets delivering strong returns and evidence that beet rotation benefits soil and yields.
An unclear text fragment describes preventing breeding of pests. It mentions stable conduct, avoiding certain conduct, removal from a week, treating with chloride of Move leotis, and careful coverage around fly traps. The passage is garbled and lacks concrete actions or entities.
The crusade against the fly has spread nationwide to curb disease. It is prudent to kill every fly before warm weather arrives, Rochester Times notes.
Winnipeg reports the Canadian Pacific railway will start building what is described as the longest tunnel in America. The tunnel will pass through Kleking Pierse pass in the Rockies, span sixteen miles, cost about 19 million dollars, and take seven years. It will be four miles longer than the Simpson tunnel through the Alps.
In York Pennsylvania William H L Smeich dreaming in his hospital bed reopens a past injury by leaping in his sleep and breaking his leg again at the site of a prior flat fracture. The report notes the Pacific Northwest lumber industry employs 250000 workers.
A Senate document compares sugar beet production in the United States and Europe. European field labor earns 65 cents daily at most, with many women and children paid far less, while U S field workers average 2.60 a day. Factory workers in Europe average 44 cents, Americans earn about 2.00, and European beet farmers receive 4 to 4.50 per ton, with higher rents. Despite cheaper European sugar, England is the sole European country where people can buy sugar cheaper than in the United States. The American beet grower and worker fared comparatively better overall.
The article notes Germany is largely sandy with vast crop fields and relies on three acres of cereals for one acre of root crops, yielding a root crop every fourth year. It highlights sugar beet production as a world leader and mentions farmers feeding beets to stock where no sugar factories exist. It also reports Copenhagen banning unprotected hatpins for women.
Relatives of Capt. Samuel M. Carlisle say he may have met foul play after disappearing near Louisville. Police have found no clues, a $100 reward yields no tips, and rivermen form a search party while fearing the worst. Carlisle, age about 42, commanded the steamer Alma and stayed near the Ohio river. his finances are reported solid.
Clarence Dunne aged 23 and Bessie Foster 18 from Locust precinct were wed in Carrollton. Folt Richmond 26 married Isabelle Herndon 18 of Henry county. James Lee of Sanders married Nannie Daulton of Owen county. James Dinguid about 42 died of tuberculosis at his Ghent home. his first wife Maude Lillard died six years ago. Survived by his last wife Mary Dee Tandy and two children from the first marriage.
Detroit reports Ty Cobb has signed a one year deal with the Tigers. Terms were compromised and kept secret but insiders say the stipulations could allow Cobb to earn as much as fifteen thousand dollars.
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