Unknown man offers ride to child in Madison
A six year old girl says a stranger in dark clothes and a cerulean hat offered money to ride in a parked car near the old tanyard on east Second street. The girl fled home and told her mother. the man fled before police arrival. Parents urged to watch children as similar incidents reported in larger cities. Also announced engagement of Rachel Louise Sulzer to Lawrence Bennett Mallerstein of Fort Wayne.
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Gladys
Herman Vaughn
Second Street
Tanyard
East Second Street
Vaughn
Madison
Outs Sulzer
Rachel Louise
Lawrence Bennett Mallerstein
Fort Wayne
Man Learns Wrongdoing Only After Being Found Out
A terse reflection notes that many individuals only recognize their error once their misdeed is exposed, suggesting a common human blind spot. The statement emphasizes accountability and the clarity that comes with discovery.
Compromise seen to ratify treaty this week
Senator Lenroot voiced that if President Wilson objects to a preamble it can be modified rather than defeat ratification. Republican and Democratic Senators expect a majority ratification with reservations by week’s end, while mild reservationists seek to preserve other provisions. The Senate aimed to approve the last of the proposed modifications today and may bring up the ratification resolution tomorrow or Thursday.
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Washington
Senate
Lenroot
Wilson
Edge
Seven killed as auto struck by fast train near Buffalo
Seven people died in a collision when a fast train struck an automobile near Buffalo. The car carried Wolliai Slammery, his daughter, and six young women including five nurses returning from a Lemcaster reception.
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Buffalo
Wolliai Slammery
Lemcaster
Fire Company Contracts New Motor Engine for Modern Firefighting
At a regular Pair Place Fire Company No. 1 meeting a contract was awarded to Ahrens-Fox Engine Company of Cincinnati for a six cylinder 90 horsepower motor fire engine. It features pneumatic tires front 38 x 7 inches rear 40 x 8 inches, three discharge gates 750 gallons per minute, 35 gallon fuel tank, and 1200 feet of hose. Cost is 11350 with delivery planned for early May. The switch from horse-drawn units places Madison at the forefront of modernization.
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Pair Play Fire Company No. 1
Ahrens-Fox Engine Company
Cincinnati
Madison
Indiana Health Official Backs Red Cross Christmas Seal Drive
Dr J N Hurty Indiana State Health Secretary backs the Red Cross Christmas Seal drive opening December 1 urging citizens to support tuberculosis prevention. He calls the cause highly important and says every American in Indiana should buy seals.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Red Cross
Coal Miners Win Promise of Higher Wages
Uncle Sam will pay the cost of coal miners’ higher wages if the latest operators’ proposal succeeds. The operators met in secret to approve wage increases and tax implications. Cabinet talks urged quick, fair settlement with Garfield warning of no delay. John Lewis claimed new evidence of discrimination by western operators and said he would present it to the Attorney General.
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John Lewis
Washington
Sam
Wilson
Pues
Garfield
Teemiers
Victory Against Anti Bolsheviks Reports in Paris
Paris newspapers report that late returns show an anti Bolshevik victory at the polls, with Socialist press excluded from the result emphasis.
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Paris
Socialist Press
Socialist Sweep in National Parliamentary Vote
Rome reports an extremely heavy turnout in the National Parliamentary election with about 150 Socialist candidates believed elected to the Chamber of Deputies according to today's returns.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Red Cross Notes for Jefferson County Veterans
The Home Service Secretary of the Jefferson County Chapter is now in an office above the 1st National Bank on Main and West streets. He will meet soldiers sailors or their families to advise on rights under the War Risk Insurance laws. Disability or disease compensation must be applied for within one year of discharge. Time is running short for some men.
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Jefferson County
Home Service
1St National Bank
Main
West Streets
Prince of Wales greets crowds in New York on American visit
On November 18 the Prince of Wales toured New York and viewed the Woolworth Building, drawing crowds larger than those in Canada who cheered and showered confetti. In Washington, House members left for home as activity ceases with railroad and dye import votes. adjournment awaits Senate action, with the regular session set to resume December 1.
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Prince OF Wales
New York
Woolworth
Canada
House
Senate
House Extends Authority Over Dye Imports
The House extended to January without an operating position the authority of the trade board over imports of dyestuffs.
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Washington
House
The
Trade Board
City urged to curtail utilities amid coal shortage
Mayor White reports a Public Service Commission of Indiana order advising drastic curtailment of electric street lighting gas lighting water displays and nonessential services as coal production remains halted. Utilities with two weeks or less fuel must stop nonessential economic supply while Madison notes JD Johnson Contract Co and Madison Light Railway hold coal stocks to January 1 ahead of relief.
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White
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Madison
Johnson Contract Company
Charles R. Johnson
Madison Light & Railway Company
National union leaders plan mass meeting over Lever Act protests
The American Federation of Labor plans a nationwide mass meeting of union leaders to protest the Lever Act use against strikes. The date will be set once Gompers returns from New York on Thursday.
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American Federation of Labor
Gompers
New York
Loss at sea grows with 18 bodies found near Grand Marais
Reports from Grand Marais Bay say 18 bodies believed to be members of the Cleveland steamer John Owen have been recovered by coast guards. Muskegon, Mich, Nov 18. The missing vessel was lost in rough conditions with a crew believed aboard.
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Coast Guard
Grand Marias Bay
Mich
Muskegon, Mich
Grand Marais Bay
Cleveland
John Owen
Coast Guards
President vetoes Cummins bill restoring ICC rate powers
Washington reports the President vetoed the Cummins bill that would restore rate making powers to the Interstate Commerce Commission, marking a significant setback for ICC regulatory authority.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Cummins
Miss Mary Emily Shipley Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mary Emily Shipley died at her home 620 West Third street at 2 20 PM Monday after an illness of over a year. The Cincinnati born 58 year old Madison resident had a wide circle of friends. Survived by sisters Miss Cornelia B and Miss Alice former school officials. Funeral at Smyrna church near Wirt at 2 PM tomorrow with Rev W W Logan. Interment in church cemetery. National Grange meeting at Grand Rapids Mich voted 600000 farmers against aligning with Labor Unions.
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Mary Emily Shipley
West Third Street
Cornelia B
Lower Seminary
Alice
Old Central School
Smyrna Church
Wirt
W. W. Logan
Church
Tragic death of Mrs Helen Pratt shocks Indianapolis
Mrs Helen Stuart Pratt 26 committed suicide by acid at her West Main Street home. Her sister Miss Florida Stuart and two young children Ralph 6 and Margar et 2 were with the family during the minutes before discovery by Mrs Howard Schlieuter. Doctors Chadds and Denny pronounced death minutes later. She leaves three sisters and two brothers in Indianapolis and funeral services are private tomorrow at 2 pm with burial in Springdale cemetery.
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Helen Stuart Pratt
Warner S. Pratt
West Main Street
Florida Stuart
Ralph
Margarret
Howard Schlieuter
Stuart
First Baptist Church
Indiana Business College
Florida
J. Finch
May
Sue Stuart
Charles
Thomas
Indianapolis
Springdale Cemetery
Bright Prospects for Local Yard Expansion and Rail Move
Herald report from the west end notes bright prospects for work at the local shipyard. The towboat E. Stanley Holland is on the ways and Queen City to be hauled out for repairs as the yard expands with eight new cradles. Rumors say Howard steel plant may relocate to town if railroad rights are granted. Families relocate locally as residents move in from Louisville and Mishawaka. local social notes include purchases and travel for society members.
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Herald
Trormay
E. Stanley Holland
Pittsburgh
Queen City
Jeffersonville
Howards
Custer Files as Candidate for Congress in Fourth District
The Herald announces Clarence E. Custer of Bartholomew County as a candidate for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District subject to Democratic primary election decision.
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The
Herald
Clarence E. Custer
Bartholomew County
Fourth
Eat Your Own Wheat Fighting Farmer’s Self-Sabotage
A discussion urges educating farmers to use flour milled from locally grown wheat rather than distant wheat. It notes farmers often sell wheat and buy off distant flour, harming local producers. A county agent could influence opinions, as demand shapes prices and home-wheat use supports the local market.
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F Cier
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