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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1920

Page

3

Strikes and Riots Sweep Across Italy With Clashes

Reports from Cadore to Brescia describe widespread unrest linked to unemployment. Red flags fly in Venetia while telegraph lines and roads are blocked. Rioters clash with police and soldiers, several killed or wounded. attacks on Pisa barracks and Ancona labor bureau noted.

Rome Italy Cadore Venetia Louzo Callazo Domegge Bribasso Roncole Ang Piambino Ancona Pisa Brescia

Bridegroom awaits death in hospital wedding scene

John Wimandy known as Jack Volair in vaudeville lies dying in a Champaign hospital after an auto crash. He married his long time partner Mary Mae McDonald in the sick room as Rev. R F Flynn administered extreme unction. Doctors say no hope remains.

Chicago John Wimandy Grim Reaper Wimandy Jack Volair Champaign Mary Mae McDonald

Troops End Church Disorder After Revival Rift

Monroe Michigan June 30 quiet returned to the Robidoux Corners area as state police withdrew after a religious controversy led to a killing and a wounding. Capt V High said the shooting stemmed from remarks attributed to an evangelist at a revival meeting.

Monroe Mich Robideaux Corners Co. V. High

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bank Charter Granted

Washington June 30. The comptroller of the currency approved a charter for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Co operative National Bank of Cleveland Ohio. The bank with a capital of 1 000 000 expects strong backing from the Brotherhood led by Grand Chief War ren St. Stone who filed the application.

Washington Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Co-operative National Bank of Cleveland Warren St. Stone Brotherhood

Poland to Withdraw Troops From Galicia

Prague reports Poland plans to pull its forces from eastern Galicia amid fears of a Russian invasion as military movements shift in the region.

Prague Poland Galicia

Gas Prices Raised in New York City Boroughs

Federal court records show orders allowing Consolidated Gas and its subsidiaries to raise consumer gas prices to no more than 1 per 1 000 cubic feet in Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn and Queens as of June 30.

New York Consolidated Gas Company Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens

TWO TRAINS WRECKED IN DIFFICULT WASHOUT AND FIRE

In Stanley Wisconsin on June 30 a derailment caused by a washout at Edisvold Danville Ti led to the death of fireman P J Val liquitte of Irvine and serious injuries to engineer E W Sibley of Stevens Point. A Wabash eastbound passenger train then crashed into five loaded oil tank cars at Tilton yards four miles away, narrowly missing mass casualties as the engine plowed through the cars and oil burned before passengers were saved unharmed.

Wabash Tilton Yards Here

Burleson Hurley Meet Bryan At San Francisco Convention

In San Francisco on June 30 Postmaster General Burleson and Edward Hurley of Chicago встретили William J. Bryan in a hotel corridor. Bryan compared himself to Daniel in the Lion's Den as he entered the convention while Hurley taunted him about trying to get a bit out of him.

San Francisco Burleson Edward N. Hurley Chicago United States Shipping Board William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Daniel

Interchurch World Movement Abandoned After Executive Meeting

The billion dollar campaign of the interchurch world movement is halted as of June 30. The project may end July 8 when the general committee meets to decide next steps. Key factors include nationwide drives and withdrawals by the Baptist and Presbyterian churches north.

New York Interchurch World Movement Baptist Church North Presbyterian Church

Italy Rep Diplomats Move to Settle Albanian Uprising

Baron Aliotti former counselor of the Italian embassy in Paris travels from Rome to Albania with a mission to negotiate a settlement with Albanian insurgents as Rome seeks pacification of the dispute.

Italy Rome

South China Troops Capture Yuen Chow After Heavy Fighting

South China forces take the North China stronghold Yuen Chow after several days of hard fighting, according to a Tokyo cablegram reported by Nippu Jiji. Honolulu dispatch. The report notes continued clashes in the theater and marks a strategic gain for South China.

South China Honolulu Hawaii Yuen Chow North China Tokyo Nippu Jiji

Hoosier State Happenings Roundup of Indiana News

Indiana public service commission grants a 3 cent passenger fare with rebates possible for Union Traction and two other lines. Arrests in North Judson over a wine tap, federal prosecutions follow. Indiana Bell petition dismissed as PSC hearing closes. Kaolin deposits noted in southwestern Indiana. Orange County oil growth eyed with leases and deep drilling plans. South Bend raids target illegal liquor and narcotics sales amid sheriff’s surprise actions. Indiana electric rate shifts and bond approvals in multiple towns. Hammond faces numerous railroad damage suits from 1919 Gary wreck. Shoals orchard to yield 10 000 bushels. fruit and berry harvests rise. Ice cream makers accused of starch adulteration. new election law proposals teased. Jackson County population decline. Seymour and Crothersville grow. Warsaw chamber expands. Purdue identifies corn worm damage. Haag drug case sentenced. tenure reform push in Indiana schools. Governor reappoints officials. bar association to meet in July. Civil war veterans Twins Rowe noted. Port Wayne Geller bakery fire losses.

Indianapolis Union Traction Company of Indiana Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Public Service Commission Union Traction Company Laporte North Judson LeRoy Reed J. F. Bowman Oliver Schultz Albert Sark Albert Farmer New York Indiana Bell Telephone Company Marion County Bloomington W. N. Logan Indiana University French Lick Orange County Orange County Oil and Gas Company South Bend Interstate Commerce Commission Indiana Public Service Commission Indiana Electric Lines Valparaiso Tlks Chicago Order Linton Muncie Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Anthony Newcastle Tell City Waterloo Telephone Company South Whitley Loogootee Spencerville Telephone Company Peru Heating Company Hammond Michigan Central Railroad Lake Superior Gary Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Shoals Moser Seymour Census Bureau Jackson County Crothersville Warsaw Richmond Township Fountain County Newton Mellett Purdue Louis E. Haag Julius A. Haag Haag Drug Company Atlanta A. B. Anderson Elkhart Teachers’ Federation of Indiana Indiana League of Women Voters Office Hill Teachers’ Federation Goodrich Edward J. Chambers State Livestock Sanitary Board Parke Beadle Rockville Indiana State Sanatorium Indiana State Bar Association Indianapolis Country Club

Cleaning and Disinfection of Stock Cars to Prevent Disease

The United States Department of Agriculture outlines federal and state requirements for cleaning and disinfecting railroad stock cars that carried animals with communicable diseases. Federal inspections occur at stockyards and slaughterhouses, with 44 843 cars disinfected in the fiscal year ending June 30 1919 under bureau supervision.

Bureau of Animal Industry Bureau States

Successful Fatting Pen Described for Poultry Coops

A Farm Journal note explains a fattening coop with slatted sides for air and a muslin curtain to create semi darkness after meals. Slatted floors keep the coop cleaner by allowing manure to drop through, improving conditions for the birds.

Farm Journal

Different Crops for Silo Ahead of Harvest

Canada peas and oats reach silage readiness as pea pods yellow and oat heads show ripening. Clover should stay until about half the blossoms brown to reach proper dry matter. Soybeans and cow peas mature with pods yellowing and plants nearing full maturity.

Canada

OBTAIN LARGER CORN YIELD

The Ohio station reports seed ear selection increases yields by three and a quarter bushels per acre. Field selection favors ears with inborn merit rather than those from limited spots, yielding superior seed ears from three stalk hills on average soil.

Ohio

Control of Garden Pests and Disease

Garden pests and diseases can be managed with soap suds kerosene emulsion or tobacco decoction for sucking and biting insects. Arsenate of lead spray or dust helps potato beetles cabbage worms and flea beetles, while bordeaux mixture controls fungi. combine with lead paste when both pests and fungi present.

Extension Service University of Missouri College of Agriculture

Painting Interior of Silo Warns Against Lead Paint

Hoard's Dairyman reports a farmer painted silo interiors with lead paint. Cows fed silage suffered poisoning. seven died after chemical analysis confirmed lead poisoning from stomach contents.

Hoard

Egg Circle Benefits

The object of a community egg circle is to secure better strains of poultry and produce eggs of good color and size. It aims to handle eggs to avoid waste, pack a uniform grade of clean fresh eggs, guarantee them, and market directly to consumers. The group also seeks cooperative purchasing of supplies and other community benefits.

United States Department of Agriculture

Disposal of all old fowls after breeding season

The note instructs culling all old hens not needed for next year and disposing of them after the breeding season. Before sale, confine the hens in a small space for two to three weeks, feeding them heavily to fatten for profit despite high grain prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lozzo lIs Comptroller of Currency Brotherhood National Bank of Cleveland Wilbur W. Marsh Democratic National Committee Burleson and Bryan Interchurch Movement Clinton H. M. Ferguson Vermillion County Hospital Board Clinton Chamber of Commerce Kokomo Board of Public Works Crawfordsville Lafayette Indiana Sunday School Association Peru Lake Manitou Decatur Shafer Peterson Adams County Bar Association John ©. Moran Moran Crawford County Columbus Rebecca Danforth Elizabethtown Shelbyville James Rowe Samuel Rowe Everton Port Wayne Geller Fattening Coop
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