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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

2

Benzoate of Soda Cases Upheld by Appeals Court

The United States Court of Appeals upheld the Indiana State Board of Health in enforcing the Pure Food Law regarding benzoate of soda. Crux of the decision centered on whether benzoate posed proven chemical harm. judge noted the issue remained open and the burden of proof on the plaintiffs.

United States Court of Appeals Boards of Health Chicago United States District Court Indianapolis Curtice Bros. Company Board of Hearth of Indiana Wohl Vant

Indiana Presbyterians close sessions in Peru and Hanover fund

The Indiana Presbyterian synod's session, meeting in Peru, adjourned after determining next October’s meeting in Deliver. The Hanover College Board of Directors plans a 21 year endowment in the coming year as part of synod business.

Peru Ind

Navy Secretary Rejects Armor Plate Bids as Too Expensive

Secretary of the Navy Daniels rejected three steel companies for armor plate for a battleship under construction because the bids were identical and the price excessive. The action leaves the project facing delays while a new selection is sought in Washington.

Daniels Washington

The Jollier

Evelyn questions Fred about a watch's accuracy. Fred claims the watch keeps better time after he placed Evelyn's picture inside the case and added another jewel.

Evelyn Fred

Hall's Oatarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Testimonials

An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of Oatarrh and promotes Hall's Oatarrh Cure as a internally taken remedy. The copy includes testimonials from J Cheney & Co and mentions the National Bank of Commerce Toledo and 76 cent bottle price with free testimonials. It urges use of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall J. Cheney &Co Toledo Onis F. J. Cheney Basi National Bank of Commerce

Young Woman Praemnat and Courtship Amid Tangled Mentions

A fragmentary report mentions a young woman Praemnat and a repenter Riley aged 22 with eight progeny described as a prominent society girl. The text is garbled listing several injured individuals and places including Kentucky, Madison, and Virginia, with unclear relationships and events.

Praemnat Riley Ovington Society Madiconvily Arnold Ng Maried

Murder Trial Mentioned in Fragmentary Clipping

Scant readable text hints at a murder and prison sentence, with unclear names and places. The fragment references a case and possible verdict or sentencing but lacks concrete details or context.

Income Tax Scope and Penalties Under Oath Requirement

The article describes wide scope for income tax with a government mandate that all returns be filed under oath. It warns that those who fail to pay or evade taxes face fines and penalties, outlining the broad extent of the law and enforcement.

Runaway Tram Collision Reports Driver and Mule Injured

A runaway tram struck a wagon near a station endangering passengers. The driver and mules were thrown from the wagon but uninjured. the wagon crew and bystanders described the moment of impact. The incident followed a daylong event at the rail yard with emergency responders on scene.

Murder trial ends in guilty verdict for Monahan

In a courtroom drama a jury finds Michel Monahan guilty of murdering his wife after a quarrel over her leaving their home. The case recounts the wife's jewelry theft and a subsequent fatal attack, with a dramatic plea and a protective bystander reaction. The scene includes a widow, a tense judge, and a shocked crowd.

Michel Monahan Conpie Monahan Magpohno Monghan Gality Mary Monahan Mike

Suez Canal Toll Revenue Reaches 26 Million

The Suez canal tolls last year totaled 26 million dollars, indicating strong cargo traffic and fiscal performance for the route.

Suez Canal Tolla

Confession Leads Nebraska Murder Case to Trial

In Omaha a 14 year old accused a fellow inmate of killing a miner at Junsn Neb. The confession sparked charges against Pubar Shellenberger of Burlington Kansas. An electrocardiograph will be used to record heart action as prosecutors seek truth from the dying witness.

Omaha Charles Kotf Vaileto Brack Nebraska Dutta Babi Junsn

Wilson to consider girl's plan for toy mail program

Miss Hive Miry Wagon, a seventeen year old from Jenkintown, asked President Wilson in Washington to send toys through the mails to destitute Philadelphia children. Wilson promised to consider the plan before any official endorsement, and she already has Vice President Marshall's support.

Wearhlimeton Wilson Hive Miry Wagon Jenkintown Philadelphia Washington Aisk Miss Wihiton Marshall

Fright causes escape as horses near thrashing machine

In Baraboo Wisconsin a team belonging to Ployd Townsend was driven near a Montfort thrashing machine. A horse swished its tail and pulled a man’s hair into the machine. Driver William Bowem was thrown from the lead but narrowly escaped death. Christopher Neureth, aged and rheumatic, stood straighter after the fright.

Baraboo Wis Ployd Townsend Montfort William Bowem Christopher Neureth

Necklace sale rumor in Brussels telegram

The Brussels Telegram claims Max Mayer's $650000 pearl necklace was bought by Count de Monteau for another buyer and is headed for America. A street worker found the lost necklace and offered a pearl for a beer, highlighting general poor eyesight among the public.

London Brussels Max Mayer Count de Monteau America

Madison Insurance Co. to Elect Five Directors Oct 13 1913

The Madison Insurance Co. announces an election at its office in Madison Indiana on Monday October 13 1913 between 2 and 4 PM to elect five directors for the ensuing year and until their successors are chosen.

Madison Insurance Co Madison, Ind

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