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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
6
May reports describe mobilization virtually begun in many capitals with war offices operating overnight. Two thousand Germans killed at Steenstraate as Allies seize the town. Martial law in Turin amid antiwar riots. Trieste revolution reported with casualties. US cautious on mediation. Kitchener seeks more recruits. Villistas seize Panuco oil port in Mexico.
In Syracuse on May 1, Barnes testifies he received 70 shares of Lyon Printing stock for nothing to ease ties with Lyon on state printing contracts. He says he advised the Attorney General to award a legislative contract to McCarthy, then bought it and passed it to Lyon for $10,000 with a $20,000 promise. This closes Barnes' examination in the Roosevelt libel suit.
The most important espionage trial since Karl Lody’s execution opened in London. Anton Kuepferle, claiming to be an American, stands accused as the defendant. The government says he used invisible ink in ordinary letters to reveal British military naval information to Germany.
Lisbon reports Premier Chagas survived an attack in which he was shot by Senator Friettas who opened fire. Friettas was killed by a soldier after the shooting. Medical condition updates indicate vision in the right eye may be lost, with officials saying conditions are returning to normal.
Judge Hendrick paroles Harry to sheriff custody to mix with civil law violators rather than tombs inmates. Thaw's mental status hearing scheduled for June 7 before a jury. Confinement in the tombs has caused rheumatic symptoms.
Snow fell last night at Green Bay and other western points with frosts reported in Iowa and Michigan. In Indianapolis the Rebekable assembly elected Mary Stipp of Michigan City as President Florence McGregor of Mt. Vernon as Vice President Harriet Spekenhier of Richmond as Warden Rose Bunner of Windfall as Secretary and Lela Chegline of Marion as Treasurer.
A German reply to President Wilson's note will claim both the United States and England share responsibility for the Lusitania sinking and its loss of life. The message will also reiterate Germany’s intent to continue submarine warfare. London reports note a cabinet crisis over naval policy with Lord Churchill and Lord Fisher amid disputes and cancelled ministerial plans.
President Wilson and New York bade farewell to the greatest American fleet as over 1,090,009 people lined the Hudson River. The Mayflower steamed off near the Statue of Liberty while ships fired salutes and crowds cheered during two weeks of coastal maneuvers.
Switzerland county farmer Garrett Kuigee sues his wife’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John F. Benne for 5000 alienation of affections and seeks 315,000 damages over alleged wrongful confinement at Cragmont. Other defendants include two Benne sons and two local physicians. Trial before Special Judge McGregor slated for June 1.
The Bethany Circle met at Mrs. Charles Copeland’s North Madison home with Mrs. Bear and Miss Ida Hitz as hosts. Beginning in June the circle will meet monthly with Mrs. F. P. Vail hosting. New subscriptions to Silver Cross Magazine were arranged and Juniors were made members with leaders appointed from the circle. A lovely supper was served by the hostesses and assistants.
The Mizpah Class of the First Baptist Church Sunday School held a party at Mr. Levi Danner’s Walnut street home. The gathering featured games, a musical program, and refreshments with many bright young attendees including Dulcie Wentworth Florence Allen Frankie Lanham Mary Spaulding Anna Harper Frida Lotz Dana Glore Edna Lanham Beanice Lanham Litha Lemen Stella Montz Cecile Leahy Laura Dawson Georgia Armstrong Marguerite Waltz Tillie Lanham Mamie Danner and others plus Mrs. Howard Hitz Mrs. Walter Caplinger Louis Perry Howard Hitz Adam Requet Carl Denton Fred Grace Jack Ferguson Golden Skeleton William Clay.
Charles Wesley Gossem aged 41 and a half, cousin of Samuel Moreland, died at his home in Custer Oklahoma. Born in Milton Kentucky, he moved to Oklahoma in 1902 and married there in 1909. His wife died in 1912 leaving a daughter Margaret Elizabeth. He leaves parents, a sister and four brothers. A Mason and merchant, his funeral was held at Canter. Governor of Georgia field appeals on Lee Frank sentence for commutation to life imprisonment reported from New York on May 18 with President leaving for Washington and naval review concluding.
A passenger Dr. Simpson of Ottawa says the Lusitania nearly escaped disaster as German submarines surfaced Sunday evening near the coast. The cruiser was seen maneuvering and a torpedo attack followed, with the vessel steering to safety as observers reported the peril at sea.
The Madison Grammar School held its fourteenth graduation ceremony in the school auditorium this afternoon at 2 o clock. The program included class poems and songs, diplomas, and cash prizes presented by John Paul Custer of the D. Ali for high in history and citizenship. Principal Mrs. Elizabeth Trow presided as the class members were named: Sannie Marie Rater, Lithice Bunch, Verne Crozier, Neva Densy, John Eckert, Loury Irandgey, Besse Hall, Jessie Hastings, Josephindel, Myrtle James, Louise Johnson, Richard Johnson, Colette Keller, Staples Leland, Ira Lou, Benjamin Lotz, Maurise Merritt, Norme Miller, Edith Monroe, Lillian Monroe, Nell Schols, Helen Patit, Nathan Sauer, Anna Sauley, Samus Sauley, Robert Schelke, Charles Schnabel, Morris Spencer, Margaret Stephenson, Boine Taylor, Thomas Vincent, Soplia Wunderlich, Margaret Zearing. Motto-Fre Can and Clagy Flower-Richmond Rose. Class colors Navy Blue and White.
Mrs Phidelia Albee aged 72 died last night at the Drusilla home after a lengthy illness. She had been an inmate for 11 years and is survived by a sister Mrs Amelia A Rose of the western part of the county and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at the home with burial in Springdale cemetery.
Circuit Court action filed by Mrs. Sarah E. Walker widow of Henry M. Walker seeks appointment of a guardian due to age and infirmity. Summons issued returnable the first week of the coming term. Emerson Lemen is the attorney. Bey Try Mrs. Austins Bag Vane cake all grocers.
Obituary notes the death of Joe Drake in San Francisco California at his mother Mollie Drake's home after a five year illness. The item recalls Drake family ties and local connections on West Third Street and mentions former Daily Roth clerk Ernest and a Kentucky named Elmer Crittenden in unrelated jail incidents.
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