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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
2
The Madison Herald Weekly Edition notes Indiana Republicans advocate protectionism, calling it a native sense of justice. It critiques tariffs aimed at taking money from the poor to the rich, arguing such justice is savage rather than civilized. The piece cites Hugh Th. Miller’s quote and rebuts it.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger repudiates Boies Penrose’s bid for re election and endorses Democrat A Mitchell Palmer. It lauds Palmer as a credit to American public life while criticizing Penrose and the political machine he represents. The editorial argues for smashing Penroseism to revive the Republican party.
Washington Sept 26 The administration war revenue bill imposes taxes on beer wine gasoline theatres and various dealers to raise about 105 million in a year The House passed it 234 to 135 and sent it to the Senate where quick action is anticipated The bill adds 50 cents per barrel on beer 2 cents per gallon on gasoline 20 cents per gallon on sweet wines 12 cents on dry wines plus stamp taxes on tickets contracts policies messages and special taxes on theatres brokers bankers tobacco dealers and others
Governor Ralston sent a letter to Prosecutor Baker requesting a Marion county grand jury investigation into fraud at the last session of the legislature. Baker was ordered to bring the guilty to justice if any fraud is found and to call newspaper employees who printed graft charges to testify.
A chronology shows twenty eight fighting ships from Great Britain Germany and Austria sunk since the war began with additional merchant losses. Germany leads in ship losses with fourteen sunk followed by Britain nine fighting ships and Austria five.
Senate approved the Alaska coal lands leasing bill with few dissenters and no roll call. The measure authorizes government leasing of coal lands in forty acre blocks or larger. The day before, the Rockefeller Foundation awarded $200,000 to the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor to pension dependent widows.
British and French war actions report Lai bombardment and wireless destruction in Yep. Cattaro bombardment heavy damage and withdrawal. Meuse forts silenced. Antwerp threats. Tsing Tao battles extend forty hours. Canadian troops sail from Quebec. churchgoers struck by shell. Marconi notes no theater changes.
Mrs John D Whitaker of 405 North East Avenue Madison reports backache headaches swollen ankles and constant pain. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills for relief and suggests others try the remedy. Price 50 cents at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo N Y advert.
Washington readers learn that Professor William J Spillman will conduct a farm management survey school in November with field agents visiting nearby Virginia farms. The program aims to identify profitable practices, improve year round labor use, and help farmers adopt scientific methods to raise earnings.
The United States patent records describe a shell tied to Kaiser Krupp interests and a Malta dispatch notes a German siege gun said to emit poisonous gases. The patent by Karl Wieser was filed in 1910 and granted in 1911 with rights assigned to Fried Krupp. Ruhr Germany. New York club women number cited. Nevada small laundry ad.
Mrs Rae Krauss applies for pardon while serving a life term for murdering her step daughter Crystal Krauss in 1914. The Pardon Board declined to hear her testimony. A 1500-signature Hartford City petition urges she remain imprisoned. her husband’s attorneys oppose freedom.
Washington reports the senate unanimously adopts two resolutions calling for an investigation into the oil business in the United States with emphasis on the Standard Oil Company.
Mexico City September 27 Carranza said he would withdraw if the revolt leaders who toppled Huerta are eliminated and peace is secured. He stated he is willing to withdraw provided Villa does the same, as a deputation travels north to consult General Villa.
El Paso Sept 28 representatives of Carranza say the choice of Ferdinando Iglesian Cald eras by Villa as provisional president is acceptable to Carranza though views vary on the move.
Washington reports there is no change in the announced plan to return troops from Vera Cruz as stated by Secretary Garrison.
Harlin R. Witte of Indianapolis sues August Tormehlen of Columbus in Bartholomew Circuit Court for 5000 claiming injuries from a automobile collision. Ad text appears referencing a skin remedy advertisement.
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