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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
6
President Wilson directs national memorial sentiment on November 14 by flying the flag at half mast and urging Armistice Sunday services across churches to honor the heroic dead of World War. He notes the day should be established by legislation and embraced by religious observances nationwide.
Chicago October 7 government seizure of breweries and prosecution of owners for violation of the prohibition laws was announced by Harry W Mayer commissioner of internal revenue who said 185 agents were sent to the city to investigate reports that breweries were making beer with more than half a percent alcohol Seizure of breweries is permissible under the Volstead act Mr Mayer said
A British steamer tied up at Shewan’s drydock in Brooklyn exploded during repairs. About 100 workers were aboard when the blast occurred. Four bodies were recovered and four more workers were listed as missing. Injuries were estimated between twenty and thirty men.
Twenty persons were killed and about twenty injured in a Venice to Milan express wreck reported by the Age Telegraph via the Gior. The crash involved an express train passing through Venice and Milan, with London as the base for the dispatch dated October 11.
London reports Great Britain will take certain action if Oct 10 passes without the release of British captives held by the Bolsheviks. Krassin replies the Bolshevik regime will fulfill Britain’s conditions once it sees Britain’s part of the July bargain. Curzon notes a small number of Russians remain in British hands as leverage.
Washington forecasts a corn crop of 3,216,000,000 bushels, 79,000,000 more than 1912's record, with oats at 1,443,620,000 bushels and spring wheat at 218,007,000. Wheat production is set at 750,648,000 bushels, down from a prior forecast of 770,000,000.
Washington reports about one fifth of soldiers with September enlistments re-enlisted. At Camp Gordon 55 percent re-entered, Camp Lewis 50 percent. September saw 16,461 men accepted for service. war department foresees 280,000 authorized strength by spring with 190,482 enrolled now.
Rome reports a reconciliation among eighty Sardinian families once entrenched in a vendetta spanning 65 years. The long feud has caused 75 murders and extensive property damage.
Chicago dispatch reports that railroads running into the city are discharging men as part of workforce reductions. Details on which lines or orders causing layoffs are not fully provided in the fragment.
Final census figures show total U S population at 105 863 108. West and South gain more seats in the 485 member House. Maine likely loses one seat. New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan gain multiple seats.
East Chicago Indiana October 9 more than 1000 workers are laid off at Inland Steel rolling mill in East Chicago due to shutdown placing many in unemployment.
A telegram to Epoca from Rome reports two violent earthquakes felt in Mantua at midnight. Residents fled into the streets in alarm, and authorities began assessing damage and aftershocks.
Chicago on October 11 reports a campaign to promote the open shop principle. Organizers urge employers to avoid closed union agreements and aim to broaden labor practices nationwide.
Washington reports from federal reserve centers indicate slashing prices has revived retail trade and boosted winter outlook. Manufacturing activity resumes with freer demand, and transportation statistics show improved car supply and quicker freight handling supporting broader industrial optimism and market stability.
Washington reports the appointment of 89 new chaplains for the regular army under the reorganization law. The chaplains will hold commissions dating from July 1 and were chosen from 300 applicants to provide one chaplain per 1200 officers and men under the new structure.
Olathe Kansas October 8 The motorcars of local high school pupils congested streets prompting Mayor Duffy to order parking behind the school rather than in front of the building.
Paris reports the Italian government refused permission for former King Constantine of Greece to enter Italy after he had planned a visit. The note comes from the French foreign office. Also Paris reports that Togo Territory, formerly German, has been handed to French authorities by the British on October 1.
A New York report notes a dramatic medical incident where a man had his leg cut off during a rescue operation. Details are limited but indicate urgent treatment and hospital transfer.
Mr. Juergins suffers a sudden stiff neck that twists his head to the left shoulder and tests his patience. An optimist suggests the condition could be a chance to sit for a portrait without the photographer forcing his head into awkward positions.
A vivid comic line compares a man drenched by water to a drowned rat, noting he cannot carry water on both shoulders and advance.
A quoted exchange notes Grace choosing only premium dyes for vivid color, while another character remarks on her insistence on quality. The dialogue highlights perceptions of style and price.
A saying notes that a prudent person ends a fool’s talk by refraining from words. The proverb emphasizes self restraint as a means to prevent escalation and preserve dignity.
Professor Pritchard criticizes the modern educational system noting many blame schools for failures. A father recounts helping his son with homework and learns the boy’s report that his teacher said he is getting stupider, leading to the father taking over the lessons alone.
Senator Sorghum recalls a warm reception as the audience cheered for about thirty minutes. He notes the crowd preferred listening to their own demonstrations than to his remarks, a moment reflecting public attention and political response.
A concise note warns against seeking trouble by asking neighbors, suggesting that others willingly provide what you seek. The message emphasizes seeking appropriate channels and avoiding unnecessary conflicts with those around you.
A short aphorism notes that a taste for minding one's own business is hard to acquire, reflecting on public life and personal restraint.
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