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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
7
Washington reports the Johnson amendment to the Versailles treaty was defeated 40 to 88 in the Senate. The proposal sought equalization of US and Great Britain votes in the league, with Hitchcock forcing a 12:30 vote and Lodge urging timely action.
Delavan Smith publisher of the Indianapolis News was arrested and released on a $10,000 bond for violation of the postal law. Reports claim former Vice President Fairbanks held three quarters ownership, with Smith allegedly sole owner.
Washington reports the first candidate for the Republican nomination, Senator Poindexter, announcing his bid with sharp criticism of the Administration. Also noted is a claim about a baby walrus consuming fifty pounds of codfish daily at six months.
Government circles remain cautiously optimistic despite Miners President Lewis warning of a midnight Friday strike unless concessions are offered. Labor circles fear a wider, potentially catastrophic stoppage if talks fail as officials gather in Indianapolis to hear miners' response to President Wilson.
Representatives of about 25 650 telegraphers in St Louis are considering a vote to determine a wage stake tied to their interpretation of tolls and duties.
Washington officials in late October express optimism that the miners conference in Indianapolis will avert a strike. They anticipate a peaceful resolution and progress toward an agreement.
President Wilson vetoed the prohibition enforcement bill this afternoon in Washington. The move blocks the measure before its passage to law.
Mrs Nellie McCance DeArmand died at her home on Canaan road near Olive Branch Church at 2 30 this afternoon after a prolonged illness She was 33 and formerly of this city Survived by husband a six year old son and her mother Mrs Mary I McCane Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Ten people die when the Crosby Zone steamer City of Muskegon crashes into the pier in a gale and sinks. Seven crew and three passengers are drowned. fifteen of thirty seven passengers are unaccounted for as coast guards recover bodies and coroners warn the death toll may reach twenty.
President Wilson will lift the wartime prohibition only after treaty ratification. A unanimous consent bid to consider the veto failed as Senator Hitchcock blocked immediate action, citing the Senate's open executive session. Prohibitionists criticized Congress over overruling the veto.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium visited the White House to pay respects to Mrs Wilson but did not meet the President. Albert becomes the first reigning monarch to enter the White House.
In Indiana v Duke a guilty plea led to a $11 total fine including costs. Duke’s attorneys were Sulzer & Bear and Harry Lemen. state counsel H. J. Zearing and P. E. Bear. Anna E Jordan won a divorce from Avery Jordan with alimony settled outside court. Their Monroe township farm, valued near $15,000, will be sold Nov 12. Attorneys included Sulzer & Bear and John McGregor for the plaintiff. Pp. E. Bear and C. J. Marshall for defendants. Trial on child desertion set today. defendant to pay $3 weekly. State v Peak and Glenn Lee each pleaded guilty to provocation, fined $1 and costs.
Commodore Louis D Beaumont heads a committee to arrange routes landing sites and organizing groups for an International Air Derby around the world with prizes totaling over a million dollars. Beaumont is president of the Aviation Officers' Club in Paris and vice president of the Aerial League of America. The committee will tour various countries to finalize plans. Tea was cultivated in China 2700 years before Christ.
Indianapolis reports the Roosevelt Memorial campaign in Indiana is extended to November 1 by the national committee and state majority vote. The Indiana organization, bolstered by 7,000 Boys Reserve members, aims to finish by Saturday night. Indiana has raised half its national quota so far, per state chairman William C. Bobbs.
SETE Washington October 28 The Senate approved the Prohibition Enforcement bill despite the President's veto marking a key policy clash with the administration. The measure aims to strengthen enforcement of liquor prohibitions nationwide and faces new political battles ahead.
The Indiana Field Trial Association hosted its second annual trials at Judge Francisco's farm in Wirt, Jefferson county. Despite rain reducing attendance, a strong crowd viewed top U S dogs from Jefferson county and across the nation, with entries in Derby Stakes and All Age classes including Riverview and Rob's Farms breeds and many named handlers.
Mr Elmer E Scott left by train for Louisville to attend a banquet hosted by Mr Belknap and Louisville businessmen promoting the Federal Postal Highway. Louisville will raise 60000 dollars for its road share while Madison has pledged 15000 dollars, nearly subscribed.
Harry Lemen reports 32 acres the James Madison Bear farm on the Brooksburg pike Milton township sold to James A. Patterson for private consideration. The Allie Manaugh farm of 26 acres in Republican township sold to Ran some Wainscott for private consideration. Carrier pigeons never take food while traveling. Over 4,000,000 pens are destroyed daily.
W G Lee president of the Trainmen's Brotherhood declares the government cannot force miners or trainmen to move coal or cars, arguing it would create voluntary servitude. A Madison crowd heard Senator Harry Negley discuss parental rights and school inspections amid a Medical Freedom Society event.
Relatives in Carrollton Kentucky report the death of Mrs Elizabeth Glauber at 6 30 this morning aged 75 widow of John Glauber She lived in Carrollton most of her life and was highly esteemed Survived by two sons John and Fred two daughters Bertha and Emma with Emma in a Newport convent Funeral services set for 9 o clock Thursday morning at the Catholic Church in Carrollton.
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