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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
Luther Carmen of Valley Park Missouri reports his horse badly cut after a fall and credits Dr LeGear Antiseptic Healing Powder with aiding healing. The ad notes quick wound care and urges keeping Dr LeGear’s prescriptions on hand for horses.
Dr. E. E. Paddock from Department B Kansas City Missouri publishes a free booklet detailing an improved treatment for inflammation and catarrh of the gall bladder and ducts linked to gall stones with remarkable results reported.
In England towns are identified by names painted on the roofs of railroad stations to aid airmen. The practice aims to help pilots locate targets and navigate rural routes during flight operations.
Reports from Obregonist headquarters say General Merigo’s force seized seven to eight trains carrying Carranza and his government from Mexico City to Vera Cruz. Candido Aguilar, Carranza’s son-in-law, is killed. Manuel Amiya and Elaterio Avila were executed. Merigo holds captives Natividad Macias and two Carranza sons. he allied with Guadalupe Sanchez in Vera Cruz.
Washington May 11 confusion marked the day as the State Department had no confirmation of Mexican President Venustiano Carranza's fate. Officials only confirmed his flight from Mexico City and reported no evidence of his execution.
Indications point to a record turnout in Montgomery as Alabama holds primaries with focus on Senatorial candidates. Voters await results and potential major shifts in the state delegation.
Los Angeles May 1 officials believe the life convict known as Bluebeard Harvey will confess to additional murders beyond his ninth wife murder. In New York New York May 11 noted author and editor William Dean Howells died at age 83.
Secretary Daniels revealed in a Senate inquiry that President Wilson, in a 1917 speech to Atlantic fleet officers, criticized Britain for not striking at the submarine nest and said the navy might be sacrificed to tackle the submarine threat. Daniels quoted the remarks about naval strategy and cooperation with Allied forces.
The National League of Women Voters presents a platform urging child welfare legislation as the chief plank. The proposals will be reviewed by platform committees for both the Republican and Democratic parties and released to the public.
Washington reports the Mexican Embassy will persist in representing the Carranza government after receiving no communication from Mexico since noon. General Obregon, leader of the revolution, entered Mexico City as new developments unfold. An accident near Dupont led to a man’s death and left a family bereaved as the region mourns.
President Wilson summoned his cabinet for two this afternoon to discuss the Mexican situation and the possible recognition of the de facto Mexican government.
Washington reports from Captain Long aboard the destroyer Putnam at Tampico say the port is quiet and no Americans are in danger. The message notes protection for hurt citizens and mentions railway transfer issues and public service assurances.
The Uttle boat fleet of 59 cleared the North Sea of 55 000 mines and has just returned home to a big reception in New York City. They endured up to twenty five days at sea in harsh conditions. Other navies doubted feasibility, yet the United States completed the task ahead of schedule. The Navy again proved its against the odds capability. Many toll gates mark the road to success.
The Fourth District committees met at North Vernon with large attendance from all counties. Bert Mew of Greenup named district chair, and Charles F. Wagner of Columbus elected public party official. The event highlighted party unity as members from several counties participated. A separate obituary notes the death of a well known local farmer aged about 60 in Indianapolis after a brief illness.
Indiana Baptists push a nationwide fundraising campaign aiming to exceed a state quota of 3.434 million dollars. Led by A J Vining the drive targets every church town and county to subscribe as campaigns press on beyond May 2 with over 50 million raised at the campaign's conclusion. The movement notes hundreds of churches have already surpassed goals and contributing about 1.6 million dollars so far.
Mrs Howard Douglas hosted Trinity church Bible class members and many husbands at a hilltop Patrumount home. About fifty people attended with music games a coon hunt and an old fashioned spelling bee. Refreshments were served and guests arrived by automobile. The note also mentions U S sweet potato acreage ranges from 774000 to 922000 in the last three years.
The Tefteson county common schools report eighth grade graduates who passed the second examination on April 17. A list names graduates from several townships and indicates final exams will be May 30 at Madison. High school notes mention the Madisonian weekly issue closing for summer and local civic events.
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