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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
2
An old Madison Indiana newspaper note advertises a weekly edition published by the Herald Company with an annual in-advance subscription. It lists the mailing address at 11 East Main Street and references delivery in Madison with a price structure and year-long prepayment terms.
In Madison township a representative delegate convention selected a strong ticket from top to bottom. Robert Manville was nominated for Trustee by acclamation and James Cornwall for Assessor, both praised for ability, education, and integrity. Zachariah Grooms and John Mc Laughlin named for Justice of the Peace. James Steel for Constable. Andrew J. Rea, Rev. W. T. Seburn and John Renfro for Township Advisory Board. all lauded as capable, loyal Democrats poised for election.
A comparative review of general fund disbursements shows Indiana's 1913 total of 4,008,432.20 under Democratic administration versus Wisconsin Iowa Michigan Illinois Minnesota totals for 1912 and 1913, detailing population figures and gaps versus Indiana. The piece asserts Indiana economic governance relative to neighbors like Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Ohio with a population of 3,767,131 disbursed from its general fund in 1913 an amount 11,665,176.36 more than Indiana. The comparison shows Ohio outspending Indiana by 16,883,030.88 in overall state funds.
The excerpt contrasts Republican and Democratic positions on state duties in education and ballot reforms. It notes the 1913 enactment as a model nationwide, asks whether party affiliation mattered, and recalls Republican opposition to the Australian ballot law and to school sale controls.
Saturday September 19 1914 marked the 51st anniversary of Chicamauga with twenty two veterans from the Sixth Indiana Volunteers in Columbus East. Officers elected for the next year were Dr J P Burroughs W S Twaddell John A Anderson and P C Holland with Anderson and Holland reelected. next reunion set for Columbus with Fourth district G A R. Willis Ryker and Jarvis Hammond were the only local regimental members present.
Washington reports the administration emergency war tax bill, drafted by the Ways and Means Democrats, was introduced by Mr Underwood. It will be reported tomorrow with the Republican minority report and taken up in the House on Thursday. The tax on beer wine and gasoline mirrors the Spanish war tax.
Betty Blythe questions who assaulted Myron King, secretary to Gov Claude Matthews, in the Indiana Capitol. She condemns the Republican majority for alleged wrongs, cites House Bill 533 and Senate Bill 127 as evidence of a tainted record, and urges voters to judge the party's 1907 actions.
Miss Annie E. Douglas daughter of Mr and Mrs James Douglas Spencer township married William H Skinner a young farmer of New Hollands C at the Presbyterian parsonage yesterday Rev Mr Cole officiated. The atmosphere of Paria is said to have a reddish tinge.
Indianapolis reports show Bernard Korbly noting strong early campaign support across counties. Governors speeches by S M Ralston energize events as Beveridge draws larger crowds, with Shively and Wilson endorsements shaping Indiana push.
Berlin reports one hundred twenty thousand Germans march on Grodno after capturing three nearby towns. Official statement says progress is being made against the Allies despite heavy rains. Ostend notes thirty siege guns arrived at Brussels with aims to reduce Antwerp and seize the Belgian army.
Paris dispatch reports German bayonet charges repulsed by the Allies near Craonne as French push on the right bank of the Oise. German siege gun bombardment continues at Rheims amid ongoing attacks.
Paris reports September 21 as Rheims and Soissons endure brutal German bombardment. The ninth day of the conflict sees massive troop movements by both sides while artillery duels ease, allowing long rests for many soldiers after over a week of fighting.
In Maine the Democrats increased their vote, signaling a shift from the Progressive victory of two years prior. The article notes plans for broader gains under Wilson policies in Indiana and beyond. It cites 1,158,000 Presbyterians nationwide and mentions Mrs. Susan Carlisle's departure for Greenfield to visit her son.
Montreal reports aviator Javey flying a hydroplane bought from Curties in Ham Mondeport New York crossed into Canada near Roube Point. The craft is to be used by Canadian troops heading to the European front. Paris notes France to protest German destruction of Notre Dame Rheims and other historic sites as odious vandalism. Berlin cites German offensives in France against entrenched enemies.
An official statement from Bordeaux reports the allies are in a strong, advancing position. In Columbia a German warship sinks the British steamer Diploma and captures another near Ceylon. Pekin notes Japanese planes bombarding Tsing Tao with two losses. Berlin confirms reinforcement of the German right wing and center as Verounie fortress endures two sided assault.
A prominent physician declares that a red flannel undershirt cannot prevent rheumatism, placing the old garment alongside socks for sore throats and wristlets for tiring arms as ineffective remedies.
In Chicago Maude quips Harriet can read her husband like a book while Marle notes he is her third volume, hinting at a playful domestic drama and clever literary banter.
Greece has become a substantial purchaser of American pistols and cartridges, boosting demand for U S firearms amid broader trade and security dynamics. The shift signals a growing role for Greece in importing firearms for civilian and security use, with implications for regional markets.
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