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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

2

Water core golf balls and safety warnings

A Madison Herald Weekly Edition cites medical concerns about water core golf balls and the dangers if their cores are exposed. It notes cases of eye injuries and chemical contents, plus a warning from the United States Golf Association and a notice from the War Department about flood condition inquiries in the Ohio River region and related areas with a public meeting in Cincinnati.

Journal of the American Medieval Association Ab Ower United States Graf Association Wosdem Los Cling Tun Boos Cincinnati United States War Des Partment Tieaney Ohio River Trarval Lakerie Mints Efote Conecinnati Ohio Or Amos Mas

Tragic Bridge Jump In Logansport Affects Two Boys

In Logansport Indiana on April 2 a mother, Mrs Nedlie V Purrpaush, threw her two sons Donald and Delbert from a bridge into Deep Creek and then jumped after them. One boy survived by swimming to the bank while the other was dragged from the water. The mother later claimed a belief the children would be better off dead.

Nedlie Myrhiter Donald Delbert

Four-Legged Chicken Hatches Thirteen Chicks in Indiana

Mrs Noah Peavy of Jeffersonville, Indiana, owns a four legged chicken from a setting of fourteen eggs, of which thirteen chicks hatched. The odd chick walks on two legs while the other two drag behind, seeming vain of its distinction. Separately, an American telephone company reports 11,610,000 miles of wire in use.

Jeffersonville Ind Aprila Noah Peavcy One American Telephone Company

Governor appoints Perkins to lead State Bureau of Inspection

Todianapolis May 1 Governor appoints Edger No Pere kina to fill unexpired term of Elliott R Hooton as Chief of the State Bureau of Inspection Hooton resigns today his term expires in July Perkins serves as President of the State Federation of Labor but will retire

Todianapolis Edger NO Perekina Eiliott R. Hooton State Bureau of Inspection Hoooton Pha State Federation of Labor

Death of Christy Churchill Ties to Churchill Downs Legacy

Lexington reports the death of Christy Churchill, member of the Kentucky family after whom Churchill Downs is named. He died of pneumonia contracted last week during a race meet, marking the family’s loss tied to the famed track.

Churchill Kentucky Lexington Christy Churchill Churchill Downs

Bridegroom misreads spellings delay Crawfordsville marriage

In Crawfordsville on April 20 James Lockhard of New Richmond faced delays as his misspelled surname hindered the marriage to Moorffutton. The omiai minister halted the ceremony upon discovering the license misprint and a corrected license was issued after further attempts.

Rawfordoaville James Locwthard New Richemond Thas Moorffutton Henry D. Puck Lockhard James Lockerdge Lockhhard Crawfordsville Loockhard Matthews

Reds acquire Kling and Hester from Braves in cash deal

The Cincinnati Reds today purchased catcher Jonny Kling from the Boston Braves for cash and one vote fielder Barney Hester, who served in the wear with Custer, is dead to Cincinnati.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds Today Jonny Kling Boston Braves Barney Hester Custer Cincinnati

Nominations list includes Kinkead surveyor postmasters and others

The President named Warner S. Kinkead as Surveyor of Customs at Louisville and appointed postmasters in Indiana including Albany Charles T Wood Jeffersonville James F Burke Odon Daniel Grant Cheaterton Charles Haslett East Chicago Charles Donovan. Joseph E Davies of Wisconsin named Commissioner of Corporations. Also listed are over a hundred other nominations including suffragist Mrs Annie Rogers to Recover of Public Moneys Leadville Colorado.

Washington Warner S. Kinekead Louisville Indiana Albany Jeffersonville James EF. Burke Odon Daniel Grant Cheaterton Charles Haslett East Chicago Charles Donovan Joseph E. Davies Wisconsin Annie Rogers Leadville Colo

Garrard Ordered to Ohio River Flood Ports to Oversee Relief

Indiana militia chief General Garrard is sent by Governor to Madison Owen Leavenworth and other Ohio river towns wrecked by floods. He will supervise rehabilitation and flood relief funding amid rumors of irregularities and graft in relief measures.

Charles A. Garrard Indiana National Guard Ralston Madison Owen Leavenworth Alton Ohio River Creneraldrurrard Fayette Goemenal Crareard Grovernor Caeneral Crareard Crowernor Itus Garrard Madigan Clark County Indianapolis News

The Choice of a Husband Ad Boosts Life Pills

An advertisement promotes Dr. King's Life Pills as a cure for weakness bad blood foul breath and low spirits. Claims include new strength clear skin and cheerful mood to attract men. Sold for 250 at Harper's drug store.

Dr. King Harper’ Drug Store

Leishman Defies Two Empires Over Nancy’s Marriage

Berlin reports say Ambassador Leishman defied Emperor Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph by announcing Nancy Leishman would wed the Prince of Croy. German and Austrian courts reportedly would ostracize her, provoking court gossip and diplomatic tension over a marriage without mutual sovereign approval.

Giassistin Bertin Duke of Cron Vrehduke Vienna Cherad Arbassa Gor Arbassa Gor Telstannn Ger Oquiet Janes England Donake Trenry Borwin Mecklenborg Schwerin Germany Miss Letshman Gladys Vanderbilt Frederick Duke of Croy Westphalia Tis Isabelle Croy Paris Ita William III Francis Joseph Nancy Leishman Berlin Leishman Nancy Prine of Croy Willie Mary

United States Japan Tensions Stir Figures In California Debate

The text highlights rising friction between the United States and Japan over a proposed ownership act in California. It cites figures including Count Yamamoto and Count Okuma, plus California Governor Hiram W. Johnson, a Progressive vice presidential candidate. It notes Japanese leaders warn of anti American sentiment and the hope Christian influence can avert war.

States Japan California Yamamoto Okuma Hiram W. Johnson Willie Hag Notheng Fie Die Barre

Railroad Increases Aimed at Averting Strike

Cleveland reports that on May 1 another wage rise was granted to railroad operators earning under $60 monthly, between five and nine percent, cooler than the 12 percent demanded. Governor Radstern issued a proclamation enforcing recently passed General Assembly measures with limited exceptions.

Cleveland

California Grizzlies Near Extinction Noted by Commission

The state fish and game commission reports that only about six grizzly bears remain in California from once hundreds. The notice highlights that about 80,000 deer are killed each year, with 20,000 taken by mountain lions and coyotes. The passage ends with a stray line about wages of gin in debt.

Sacramento Cal California State Fish and Game Commission Sioerras

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