23 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
1
An appeal describes a yearly subscription package for readers of a popular periodical series. It outlines benefits including access to over 100 stories, articles by noted authors, and special early chapters. The notice lists prices and shows where to subscribe.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Mrs Wilson and Sadat with mentions of Belgium, King, Queen, and various playful misprints. The readable bits hint at a ceremonial or political piece with unclear context and multiple garbled names.
The 191? president dictates a message from bed to Secretary Lane, urging the conference to reconvene for definite action on major questions. The event notes a loaded pistol scene and the conference ultimately adjourned without decision.
A diplomatic report from Stockholm quotes General Vudenteh saying Petrograd probably will be occupied today. General Yudemire urged American Minister Ira Morris to request U S aid rushing supplies to Petrograd.
London reports the Reds captured the city of Oreland from Moscow and annihilated nineteen of General Mean ontofls regiments near Vorgigedh in a decisive victory.
A fragmented item mentions a presidential contender in the House and civic notices. It references trustees, a state institution, an increase in pay, a funeral service at a church, and pallbearers, with scattered names and dates. The text then shifts to a hospital patient from Canaan.
Chicago October reports mill officials in the Calumet district say hundreds of striking workers are returning to work after letters warned they would forfeit their jobs if they did not return by Wednesday. Union leaders say few men have reported back.
In New York on October 2, a rear end crash between two Third Avenue elevated trains killed three and injured fourteen. Slippery rails and faulty brakes are blamed for the collision.
Coal operators and miners bitterly denounce each other and insist no compromise remains. Secretary Wilson calls a Cabinet meeting to address the threatened shutdown of mines and a possible nationwide disruption.
A conference with down Fitzpatrick representing steel strikers and railroad brotherhood presidents plans a nationwide tie up of United States Steel facilities. Railroad workers will be asked to call out the men handling cars for the corporation.
Captain Lowell Smith led the west bound flyers in the air derby and landed at Presidio Field at 9 50 western time in San Francisco on October 21.
The county auditor notes a substantial drop in total tax rates compared with last year. Property owners see lower levies for state and county purposes despite ongoing assessments, with overall rate reductions reflected in the new schedule and aids to local agencies.
Sven to Bein operation established across the river in Trimble County Kentucky as two sons of Rev WB Snyder return from Kansas City with wireless telegraphy instruction. They have erected a pole and plan to have the plant in operation soon, promising a great advertisement for Trimble and aid to Madison.
Misses Gertrude Kremer and Rosa Burkhardt arrived last night by train from Cincinnati where they had been visiting friends.
Of the 136 indictments returned by the Federal grand jury in Indianapolis on Oct. 21, 106 cases target liquor law violations.
The Red Cross aided Serbia from the early war winter, expanding relief after the United States entered the conflict. Hospitals opened refugees were fed clothed and given medical and dental care, farm machinery seeds and aid to help Serbs regain productivity and rebuild. A photograph shows a Serbian girl in despair before aid arrived. Also notes include a bizarre market for wives across various regions and a report that Mr. Charles J. Hoffman returned to Indianapolis after visiting the Wattington household.
Miss Gladys Cox of Indianapolis is named nurse for city schools in the modern health crusade, under Jo Ul Geratt. Lee K Swails appoints Miss Clara Brooks as nurse for parochial and county schools. Marion County Ante Tuberculosis Society announces Cox’s role and supervision duties. Five generations reunite in Shelby township as Della Cope and family visit. Photographer Herbert Flora captures the family portrait.
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