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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement for a piano named The Great Cable Solo Player A Piano promises high quality sound and accessibility for all skill levels. It claims the instrument delivers expert performance with simple pumping and invites readers to visit the Masonic Temple to see and hear it.
Complete list of church appointments made by the M. E. Conference at Columbus yesterday. William M. Whitsitt named district superintendent, Greensburg, with clergy assignments including D. L. Thomas Aurora, R. S. Ringo Batesville, O. A. Montgomery Brooksburg, and others such as G. H. Reibolt Canaan and I. J. Larue Greensburg.
British gains north of Moeuvres and partial restoration of the old line near Voormezeele. American forces report the capture of the entire German garrison at St. Hilaire with multiple prisoners and six heavy machine guns. Two German planes shot down. fighting persists along the Meuse Moselle front with renewed artillery fire and German bombardments. Bishop Charles Warren Currier dies aboard a train between Waldorf and Baltimore.
Serbian forces in Macedonia push forward and seize the Drenska and Vlinina Massifs as Bulgarian and German troops retreat. London reports say 2,000 Bulgars and Germans captured and 140 guns taken while advance depth reaches six hundred miles.
The Great Lakes Training Station reports 200 deaths from Spanish influenza. North shore towns close schools and theaters to curb the spread as the epidemic intensifies.
A garbled report discusses senators' apologies toward Secretary Baker. It mentions criticism of Baker, claims of beating words, and debate over Baker's stance and national manpower policy amid war context. The text is unclear but centers on political dispute and Secretary Baker’s conduct during wartime.
In a Senate address Jusserand of France calls Austria’s non-binding peace proposal proof that the conflict is nearing conclusion. He asserts the American Declaration of Independence should guide the nation’s conduct as the war moves toward resolution.
Boston officials report an influenza outbreak forcing the closure of public schools as of September 24. The move aims to curb spread while authorities monitor illness levels and district operations continue remotely where possible.
In Washington early today a blaze at the Willard Hotel caused 100000 dollars in damage and sent Vice President Marshall and many prominent guests fleeing their rooms. The report also covers draft board actions in Indiana including Class 1 men totals, transfers, and local quota assignments with notes on several registrants and the progress of conscription duties.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Good of Iowa charging in the House that the Democrat party via state clubs is reviving and collecting 5 percent salary assessments from postmasters and government officials in violation of the corrupt practice act.
Attorney Crenerabdregory said that after October 9 women over EP will be held for arrest if found within a half mile of a certain area. The notice indicates upcoming enforcement steps targeting alien women.
Reported resignation of Dr Pearson from the role of assistant secretary of agriculture. He will be succeeded by GP Chietre of India. The text also outlines a 70th annual session program for the Ropers Association at Universalists of Indiana in Tryus, Sept 27-28, 24, with devotional, committee appointments, addresses, reports, and services across Friday to Sunday.
Washington reports Consul General Poole safely left Russia on orders from Secretary Lansing as the State Department cites unsettled conditions affecting staff in the region.
Mrs. Susan Park Clark died at her Third street home last evening at six in her 88th year. She was the last member of a pioneer Madison family, daughter of Moody Park the first mayor, and Mary Fisher Park. Funeral at 3 pm Wednesday from her residence with interment in Springdale cemetery. Also noted a farmer near Columbus sold a five pound sweet potato for fifty cents at market.
In New York at St Patrick’s Cathedral Cardinal Farley’s funeral drew a broad Catholic representation. Messages were read from President Wilson and Pope Benedict. A Liberty Loan bond sale measure was sent to the President, exempting holdings up to 840,000 from tax and expanding War Savings Stamps while regulating foreign exchange. The Vatican spans fourteen acres with many halls and rooms.
Local ad touts a sale of Simmons metal borda stock in Peeecuilly with emphasis on availability and bargains. The brief notes limited quantities and urges early visit to inspect items.
With storage capacity for wheat at full, markets will be closed to new purchases until a future declaration. The action affects buyers and traders awaiting grain deliveries as inventories remain capped.
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