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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
2
In Midison Indiana October 8 Hugh Th Miller warned that conservatism rests on principles while radicalism lies in methods. He referenced Myron King who reportedly testified to Republican legislature members injuring him while seeking janitor jobs in the state house under a cited conservative notion.
Scottsburg Indiana September 29 coroner A D Blackall concludes the September 9 Austin crossing crash that killed Ellsworth Belch of Dayton Kentucky and five others was unavoidable by the train crew. Witnesses disagree on warning signals but all say the whistle sounded before the crossing. The engine crew testified the car moved slowly and the train was forty miles an hour. the auto stopped about seventy feet from the track and the Belch party could not be saved. The train halted about 800 feet beyond the crossing, with the engine and fireman maintaining the car was still within range of vision when it reached the crossing.
A fire at the Alabama State Normal College in Livingston yesterday night destroyed the dormitory. More than 300 female students were housed there. none reported missing. Most students escaped in night clothes. personal effects were lost. Cause unknown. estimated loss around 50,000 dollars.
Oath sworn by Frank J. Osenhy partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises reward of one hundred dollars for each uncurable DATABAH case using Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials sent. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes Iowa divorces dominate legal business.
Rev. Paul Thomas O S B professor from St. Meinrad returns from Germany with 2 000 German American refugees landing in New York on the Holland America liner New Amsterdam He describes families torn by war and trains carrying dead wounded and prisoners near his Bavarian town He calls the Kaiser the man of the hour and urges tempering anti French sentiment while praising his homeland and duty to country The Indiana priest lauds American citizenship and urges prayers and aid for war torn regions.
The practical program for the State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis October 20 to 31 promises record attendance. Hotel Severin serves as headquarters with main sessions at Tomlinson Hall Caleb Mills Hall and Roberts Park Church. Noted speakers include Rabbi Stephen S Wise Dr J Y Joyner Dean Russell and Dr Charles Zeublin addressing social service themes and classroom democracy.
Miss Margaret Rogers, 37, died of apoplexy and was laid to rest in North Vernon. The funeral from the family residence was led by Rev. Mr. Jann. She is survived by her father George Rogers Sr, a sister Mrs. Fred Hole of St Louis, and brothers George of Vernon and Harry of Newport. Continuous moments reflect on the close family ties and community mourners.
Greensburg Ind Sept 29 John M Hener aged sixty eight a well known farmer living near the Decatur Ripley county line hanged himself with a rope tied to a beech limb near his home. The rest of the text mentions arboreal cotton and London theaters and newspapers, which are unrelated to the main event.
Berlin reports that a German forty two centimeter siege gun has demonstrated power to demolish strong fortifications as the era of fortresses ends. The weapon's existence was kept secret, surprising both Germans and foreigners, with several guns already deployed or in arsenals and trials completed.
Edward Wilber a ten ant farmer on the Houghtaling farm five miles north of Lyons met a wreck while cultivating corn on a steep hillside. The cultivator and team toppled, dragging him down the slope. A neighbor aided, and Wilber lost the use of his right leg with multiple cuts and bruises. The horses were unharmed. he was taken home for medical care.
A terse note reports Indo China rail project plans to replace timber with sea metal sleepers on the French railway line. No further details or dates are provided.
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