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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
6
The Madison Herald notes voters favor keeping the Democratic party in power, stressing no proven malfeasance by officials and arguing taxation rises reflect funding for benevolent and educational institutions. It calls on Republicans to state their stance on tax relief if they gain the Legislature.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times praises President Wilson for urging neutrality in tone and conduct amid global conflict. It argues naturalized and native citizens share U S interests and should heed his message to avoid provoking Europe’s war into American life. The piece endorses trust in Wilson and recalls watchful waiting toward Mexico as prudent.
Spring blood impurities and sluggishness are blamed for fatigue in winter. Electric Bitters claims to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels, expel impurities and restore health and energy. Four week treatment offered with guarantee at Harper's drug store.
Indianapolis reports the Democratic state organization presents a list of labor related laws from the last legislature. Measures cited include safety standards for steam boilers, engine operations, flagman rules, and wage timing. Democrats argue these reforms show progressive governance under Governor Marshall.
Paul Darrah aged twenty one prominent local athlete and former basketball captain dies after months of tuberculosis. He served as High School Annual editor and 1913 class president. Son of Horace and unnamed mother, he leaves two sisters and two brothers.
President Wilson proclaims Sunday October 4 a day of prayer for peace amid world war. He urges all God fearing persons to attend worship and lift petitions to Almighty God seeking guidance, mercy, and a restoration of concord among nations. William Jennings Bryan signs as Secretary of State.
Bloomington reports Rev John R Ellis former pastor of First Presbyterian, suspended by Indianapolis Presbytery after Martinsville trial. He hires New York lawyers. depositions gathered in Bloomington for appeal to the Madison synod meeting October 6. Evidence suggests a tougher case, despite two depositors declining to testify.
Democrats on the Wage and Means Committee reach agreement on an emergency revenue bill. The plan taxes beer and wine with a 50 cent per barrel beer levy and taxes railroad freight in transit. Officials expect total added revenue around 100 million dollars. The bill will be introduced late today.
Enrollment on the opening days shows Broadway School up 15 from last year with 1 066 total students. New principal G S Murray, assisted by James M Demeron, leads a staff including Adah Hyde and Bertha Coakley, all trained at Iowa and Indiana schools, promising a strong session.
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