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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes a ninety year old woman undergoing a risky thoracic operation to remove a pest and restore her pallor. The text mentions fears of mortality and references specialists and a Denver setting.
Federal Reserve banks install money destroying machines to shred worthless notes from deposits. Ten thousand dollar bundles are split in half by electric power and half sent to the Treasury in Washington while the other half is processed. Georgia upholds sacramental wine legality as the state senate blocks manufacture or storage.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lawrence Harrod at Hebron Church two o clock in the afternoon. A large crowd attended to pay respects and floral tributes marked the somber occasion. Burial followed in Hebron cemetery. Excavations to make Brussels a seaport were slated.
Labor leaders face a tough blow as Gompers’ appeal to labor to back the Cox Roosevelt ticket draws Republican campaign directors inward. Harding is overwhelmed with letters claiming Gompers cannot deliver the labor vote.
Senator Hiram Johnson reentering public life at the state convention attacked the League of Nations as a campaign dominant issue. He praised the convention's outlook for Republican success and warned of broad dissatisfaction with the current administration and fear of foreign policy changes, predicting a Republican landslide in November.
The hog price boom collapsed in Chicago with a drop per hundred as corn prices fell. A $1 drop in hog prices is forecast for tomorrow. Dr. J. W. Turner is assigned to West Port Indiana by the Bishop after a conference in Vincennes. Turner will lead West Madison and Canaan M E churches and preach at West Madison next Sunday night. Miss Clara Hill recovers after tonsil removal by Dr. Cochran at King’s Daughters hospital.
New York reporters note the looming mystery of an unsolved crime as detectives hunt for bomb makers. Half the Customs House staff were absent after a warning to blow up the building. Thousands gathered on Broadway as police and security crews searched for explosives while an aircraft circled overhead.
Heavy police details guarded the stock yards district in Chicago to restore order after a race riot last night that left Frank Barrett dead and several wounded. Three black suspects sought refuge in a church and are held for Barretts murder.
Gov. Cox extends his campaign in southern California with speeches at Long Beach and a Women’s Club address as he pursues a Cox Roosevelt ticket. Indiana highway tour planned with Goodrich Wright Ziegler Crawford to inspect Madison North Vernon and other routes.
Albany September 21 Assemblyman Cuvillier a Democrat says he will contest the seats of five reelected Socialists in the New York Assembly claiming they have not received their election certificates yet.
Mr. Ro HL Kennedy of Dayton spoke to a large merchant gathering in the courthouse advocating a system foundation for business success. He praised newspaper advertising, stressed simple clear copy, and urged bright window displays, proper lighting, and visible prices to boost sales.
Khartoum the elephant causes a splash as he drinks 36 gallons of water in a single watering session at the Bronx Zoo. The event draws spectators and highlights the animal’s prominent display in the exhibit.
Washington September 21 five large packers did not file amendments in the District Supreme Court to the plan disassociating them from stockyard control via sale to the Holding Company organized by the Prince Company of Boston. The Department of Justice is reviewing the plans for approval.
Senator Kenyon said the senate committee investigating campaign expenditures may meet Monday in St Louis to address matters he overlooked in announcing the hearings. He added the hearings probably would end in Washington by Saturday.
Columbus Palmer died after a brief illness at King's Daughters Hospital. He lived at Dupont and was an Odd Fellows member. Survived by two sons and a daughter in Kansas and several siblings. Funeral at Freedom Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 PM with burial in Freedom.
The Bethany Circle of the Kings Daughters held a meeting at Mrs S E Lelands home with many membership applications. The circle seeks four young ladies to become student nurses and invites applicants at the hospital office. The group reports strong prospects and good future work. Rev Charles Bilger visits Rev Charles Cabe of Seymour Ind. Mrs George McBride and Zoe McBride return from Cincinnati. George F Harper returns from Des Moines after attending a Great Council of Red Men convention. Marriage licenses issued to Chester B Aldridge and Nellie M Montague in Jefferson county. The ceremony took place at Sheriff Dihammers residence with several Indianapolis guests. Mr and Mrs Mark Crawley entertained guests on Michigan Road and returned home Sunday evening. Mrs E D O'Dell and son Malcolm depart for Crawfordsville where Mr O'Dell will take a pastoral post.
Albert Johann and Nell Nichols married at St Peter and Paul Cathedral Indianapolis after securing a license in Greensburg. The bride, daughter of James and Mrs Nichols, wore a blue coat suit with corsage. she recently worked as a saleslady at Philky Roth dry goods. Johann, son of Mrs Julia Johann, is a traveling salesman for Leathard Tobacco Co. with Indianapolis as headquarters.
George Austermuhle returns from a Bloomington team match in which he scored the tournament best 9 12 and lost only 2. In New Albany series he again tops with 2 draws and wins overall, earning southern Indiana checker championship honors. Organizers urged to arrange a Madison tournament.
Comrade George W. Watson traveled to Indianapolis this morning to participate in the National Go AL Encampment.
A colorful dealer pitch touts Lloyd Loom Woven Baby Carriages claiming faster production and finer weave. The advertisement promises lower prices than old hand woven models and invites customers to visit today.
Mrs Samuel Mallard left yesterday to visit her mother Mrs Lucy Linkhorn and will be guest of Mr and Mrs W Averill in Indianapolis Mrs Averill formerly Miss Frances Brassatt of this city
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