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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
1
Creditors and heirs of James H. Burton must appear in the Circuit Court at Madison Indiana on January 4 1916 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Claude A Burton Administrator.
A Chicago and Alton suburban express traveling 40 mph crashed into an open switch engine near Joliet on October 19. Injured include engineer Jack Mulligan with both legs broken, fireman Hines with leg injury and brain concussion, brakeman Grant with multiple fractures and internal injuries, passenger Mrs Ralph Taylor with a leg break, and passenger John Rockey with a broken leg. all expected to die.
Washington October 19 The United States formally recognizes Venustiano Carranza as head of the de facto Mexican government in a note to Eliseo Arrendondo. Secretary Lansing says the U S is glad to extend recognition and ready to receive a Carranza ambassador. the U S ambassador to Mexico City will be sent soon. Arrendondo was told to relay the news.
Governor Ralston Oad pardons Vincent Ginn a life sentence from Heary County for second degree murder and Chester Ballard a seven year term from Jackson County for child neglect both in Indianapolis on October 19.
In Como Italy on October 19 the original deposition of Porter Charlton, accused of killing his actress wife, was presented to the jury with few changes.
Rome weighs sending military force to the Balkans possibly both army and fleet. The move could influence developments in Romania and Greece and shape the regional balance of power.
The dispatch notes British Prime Minister Asquith falls ill with gastro intestinal catarrh, delaying the pick of a new Attorney General as attacks on the Cabinet grow. Meanwhile Italy declares war on Bulgaria and German ships are torpedoed in the Baltic.
Indianapolis October 19 Judge Eichhorn dismissed the election conspiracy case against Thomas Taggart after Prosecutor Rucker said the state lacked sufficient evidence for trial. The ruling followed testimony that Paul Hagen had misstated a $750 contribution to Taggart in 1914. Other conspiracy cases were continued to December 1 for possible further motions.
President Wilson grants clemency to Cameron Spear of New York who served part of a five year sentence in Atlanta for mail fraud. Spear defrauded victims of about $1,000,000 and now suffers Bright's disease. The pardon negates remaining imprisonment.
William J. Walker, 68, was taken to a city hospital for observation after police noted he carried 591.50 in cash a 500 Denver bank check a gold watch a ruby stud and 6400 Vindicator Consolidated Gold Mining Co stock. He appeared from Canaan Indiana and could not explain his presence or whereabouts.
Dialog reflects a playful exchange between She Jack and Jack highlighting affection and humor. The gag contrasts pre marriage flirtation with post marriage banter as he reaches his vest pocket. The short sketch showcases light domestic humor.
Women in ported corkscrew gowns wow audiences as fashion columns from Paris to New York praise bold silhouette trends. The NY World quotes stylish observers noting dramatic twists and plaited fabrics shaping evening wear.
In a light note from New York World, Lucila sits with her companion as he sneezes and she quips about raising an umbrella, reflecting playful park banter from the era.
A collage of humorous snippets from papers includes patter about cosmetic nose tricks, a pug nose tale, a stubborn return to a pug nose, and light war humor. Short jokes cover appetite at parties, marriage squabbles, imagined insanity, a fruit course quip, and a quiet trench day.
The Madison Commercial Club held its fall meeting with business leaders in attendance. The committee urged deferring use of McKeand Service Company and noted a potential campaign cost of 3000 to 4000 dollars, with future consideration planned. President Vance and Culkins were asked to appoint a Madison delegation for the Oak Valley convention in Cincinnati November 18 19.
United States troops pursued twenty Mexican bandits who wrecked a St Louis Mexican and Southern train near Brownsville Texas. An engineer and one American soldier were killed. three soldiers wounded. Bandits wore Carranza uniforms, burned a bridge and cut wires before fleeing. Public safety steamboat inspectors reported precautions for passenger safety were in place.
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