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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
7
In Ohio President Wilson won 82688 votes while Cox led the ticket for delegates at large, unopposed without a contest. A Democratic leader from Lucas County Toledo comments on voters paying compliments and Republicans switching to Wilson ballots.
In a Tangled Wildwood hamlet at Mount Tanmiatpais base a school children’s club forms a wildflower study group. Officers elected include President Charlotte Roses, Vice President Millmaret Leafs, Secretary Doris Phing, Treasurer Mary Moss, Directors Violet White and Fern Meurpuy. Studies begin at once, pursued vigorously after school hours.
Five year old son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Mitchell saved his family home in Clinton Missouri by fighting flames with pails and climbing to a chair to call the fire department. He was nearly overcome before firefighters arrived as a playmate left the scene. The blaze started when the children played with matches.
Washington reports a new State Department note to Great Britain is being drafted under the Hague convention. It demands Britain stop arresting neutral mail vessels and diverting them to English ports and says the issue takes precedence over other questions. No cabinet action and no change in Mexican policy are indicated.
El Paso Texas May 16 The military guards along the American railroad border lines were doubled after a wreck injuries to three. Maj Langhorne cavalry in Mexico near Glen Springs may return. Carranza troops marching from the south to aid in catching bandits or to threaten Americans have been increased to 2000. General Scott's report was presented to the Cabinet and diplomacy is to be discussed.
Berlin and Paris dispatches report a planned German combined land and sea assault on Russian positions at Riga with partial confirmation. A large German fleet operates in the Baltic. London and Paris notes say British aircraft bombed Porto Lagos with good results. German bombardments around Verdun persist with one infantry action reported.
William Dollars, 27, a Macy miller, shoots his mother and daughter fatally wounds a son and infant, then shoots himself over his wife’s grave in Rochester Indiana. The spree follows his wife’s death, leaving the community shocked by the tragedy.
The B. Y. P. U. two sides victorious after a two week contest were feted at a banquet by the losing teams at Red Mens Hall Wirt. Leaders Mrs Muay Corya and Mrs Cora Alstott led Group 1 and 2. Henry Ritchie and Ruth Land served as hosts. The hall was decked in state colors cardinal and gold with snowball centerpieces on four tables. A three course supper and music from local performers accompanied the program which included a recital by Mr Gibson. Mr Roberts spoke on the work of the B Y P U and offered encouragement. Eighty new members joined, bringing total enrollment to about 140. The crowd departed at 1130 p m satisfied with the evening.
A bolt of lightning struck a box car on the Erie Railroad near Warren Ohio on May 16 killing six foreigners.
The Tucson Ariz Chamber of Commerce appeals to the War Department for border protection after the National Guard was withdrawn from the state. Washington reports on the request dated May 16.
Akron officials announce a joint inquiry into a restaurant collapse that killed nine people and injured twenty eight last night. Investigators suspect excavation in a adjoining lot caused the accident as authorities begin the state local inquiry.
In Connersville on May 17 Rev. C. A. Whitsett of Laurel and Ray Gowdy dry workers were attacked and roughly handled by men believed to resent their anti bootlegging activities in the area.
The eighth annual Bible school convention of Monroe Township will be held at Liberty church on Sunday afternoon May 21, 1916. Readings, songs, speeches, and duets include scripture, prayers, reports, and talks on preparedness and adult attendance. The program closes with a congregational song. Death Valley note contrasts with program.
Senator Boise Penrose contests his political future in Pennsylvania primaries, facing Governor Brumbaugh as delegates to the National convention also are at stake. London and Paris telegrams figures are cited as normal-time mail volume.
The Loyal Daughters of the Christian church hosted a Sunday school prayer meeting at Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce on North Walnut Street May 16. Mr. Pearce, severely injured at the glue factory, is cared for by Dr. George E. Denny and unable to attend public worship.
Dorothy Bramwell entertained many friends for a birthday last Saturday. Local attendees include Hilbert brothers Charles and Paul and Thurnall, Misses Helena Requet Bessie Horton Edith McGee. Mothers Day events reported, families visiting relatives in Monroe and Switzerland County. Mrs Gideon Underwood returns from Battle Creek Iowa. Church business meeting next Saturday with services on Sunday by a supply pastor.
Wanted ambitious men to earn $200 monthly or more with special training and unlimited opportunities. Write Power Lubricating Co Detroit Mich for details.
The nomination by the administration to fill a Supreme Court seat faces Senate action without a Judiciary Committee recommendation. The process shifts to the full Senate for consideration as supporters and opponents prepare positions ahead of votes.
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