Parcel Post Changes Expand Rates and Rules
Washington reports new parcel post regulations take effect. Parcels up to seventy two inches in length and girth and up to twenty pounds to first and second zones. lower weights and zones have varied rates. Additional rules cover inscriptions packing, insurance limits, and special handling for fragile or perishable items.
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Washington
Parcel Post
Focal Parcel Post
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
Canada
Canal Zone
Cuba
Mexico
Panama
Philippines
United States Postal Agency
Shanghai
China
Thirteen year old boy thrown from horse at Reeds Station
Fred Yeske of Avoca reports his son a 13 year old boy was thrown from a horse at Reeds Station on Wednesday. Initial fears of serious injury faded as doctors found only extensive facial bruising and loss of skin on the nose, no other injuries. Stones thrown by other boys spooked the horse and caused the accident.
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Fred
Fred Yeske
Avoca
Reeds Station
Dr. Short
Run down and killed by tank near Seymour Indiana
Seymour Indiana Aug 19 Andrew Schrader 50 was run down by a Southern Indiana train and instantly killed while walking on the track. He was hard of hearing and did not hear the approaching train. Miss Grace Naifler who visited Miss Frieda Bickenhauser has returned to Cincinnati.
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Seymour, Ind
Andrew Schrader
Grace Naifler
Frieda Bickenhauser
Cincinnati
Who won at Armageddon in tariff heated debate
The Globe Democrat questions Senator Williams's Armageddon framing after last year's tariff fight. It argues that prices stay high due to extraneous influences, not the tariff, and criticizes the party's handling of the issue while labeling the episode a political victory for opponents.
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Williams
Grenna
North Dakota
Mississippi
Congress
Globe Democrat
Police Court Guilty Pleas and Small Fines
Henry Quackenbush pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's court for attempting to provoke and was fined $1 and costs. Robert Hunter pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined $1 and costs. James B. Hitchcock received a judgment for $8 damages and possession of real estate from James and Maggie Fisher. Solomon Cornish pleaded guilty to attempting to provoke and was fined $1 and costs and jailed.
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Henry Quackenbush
Robert Hunter
James
Hitchcock
Iseminger
Maggie Fisher
Solomon Cornish
Handsome West Side House Nearing Completion
William Benzel has nearly finished a two story dwelling on West 14th street. He will move his family from South I street into the home once completion is achieved, on the lot recently purchased from Mrs Jane Pearson.
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William Benzel
Jane Pearson
West 14Th Street
South I Street
The American Gunsmith and the Rise of Firearms
A historical portrait honors the pioneer gunsmith who bridged the native bow with advancing firearms. It traces weapon evolution from matchlock to flintlock and percussion cap, noting the gunsmith’s artistry, toolmaking, and impact on frontier warfare and American manufacture.
Woman seeks war damages affidavits tied to Indiana regiment
Mrs Mayne Strout Lane arrives in Brownstown Indiana to collect affidavits from Fiftieth Indiana regiment veterans for a civil war era damage claim filed by her mother Mary J Stout. The suit seeks about 380600 against the federal government for corn tobacco and cotton allegedly taken and property shipped by soldiers near Lewisburg Arkansas.
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Brownstown
Ind
Mayne Strout Lane
Washington
Mary J. Stout
Stout Plantation
Lewisburg
Ark
Indiana
Twelfth
Kansas Cavalry
Third
Arkansas
Stout
Arkansas River
Richard Winscott
Richard Lowe
JL Flinn Dead Prominent Local Farmer Passes Away
JL Flinn a longtime resident near the Denniston school house east of the city died Thursday night after a lingering illness. He was born and raised in the county and spent his life here. Survived by a wife and several grown children. The notice also mentions visiting relatives and local movements related to Indiana University and a temperance campaign in Jasonville.
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Jacob JL. Flinn
Denniston
Aingering
Harry Kelley
Mitchell
Jasonville
McCarty Praised as Pioneer Mechanic in Loogootee Tribute
In a Loogootee Tribune tribute, Carlos T. McCarty is hailed as the great mechanic and artist of pioneer days who crafted tools and parts and helped advance white settlement, though he earned little glory for his work.
Mystery surrounds shooting of Frank Falk in Indianapolis
Frank Palk a Brownstown real estate man living at 315 East Nineteenth street was murdered on the temporary bridge over the White River at Washington street. No motive or suspect is identified and a revolver with unexploded shells was found in his pocket. Falk left home at 7:30 pm and was last seen alive by his wife. He owned a small car line in Brownstown and formerly ran a saloon business.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Palk
East Nineteenth Street
White River
Washington Street
Falk
Edward Akers
Old West Washington Street
Aman
Walk
Brownstown
Woman Falls Through Plank at Monon Station Injures Child
Mrs Edward Owens carrying a baby in arms fell through a platform board at Monon Station while awaiting the south bound accommodation train. She sustained painful injuries but continued her journey to Yockey.
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Edward Owens
Monon
Qwens
Yockey
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Goldie Martin
A group of friends gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Goldie Martin's West 17th street home for a music and games party. Guest Edith Alexander of West Baden attended, and refreshments of watermelon and lemonade were served before departure with wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Goldie Martin
West 17Th Street
Edith Alexander
West Baden
Indianapolis woman sues for breach of promise over letters
Maude Carleton of Indianapolis travels to the Bloomington farm of Robert C. Metcalf to recover personal effects in a $10,000 breach of promise suit. She claims she found his bureau drawer broken open and rifled as she retrieved letters she says would aid her case.
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Bloomington
Ind
Pleasant South Street dinner hosts Terre Haute guests
Mr and Mrs Edmund Fields hosted a family dinner today at their South Street home. The event was complimentary to Mrs Harley McElroy of Terre Haute and included Mr and Mrs Howard Fields Rex Florence and Florence Edna McElroy of Terre Haute as guests.
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Edmund Fields
South Street
Harley McElroy
Terre Haute
Howard Fields
Rex
Florence
Florence Edna Mclroy
Transportation audits reveal small railroad claims for Gettysburg reunion
Veterans transport bills for the July Gettysburg reunion are being audited by Col. Lewis and the Pennsylvania commission secretary. Seven ty-seven railroads issued tickets. some charges are unusually small while others vary. Several tickets and odd items including a wooden leg and false teeth were found on the battlefield.
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Gettysburg
Col. Lewis &. Beither
Pennsylvania Commission
Pennsylvania
Reading and Offer
Mrs Leonard May Visits In Chicago
Mrs Leonard May of West 17th Street is visiting Chicago, extending a brief stay in the city for personal or social visits.
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Leonard May
West 17Th Street
Chicago
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International Parcel Post
Cainara
Philippine Islands
United States
Ume
Connortus
Leda
Harper's Ferry
JL. Flinn
Frances Mayer
Louisville
Julius Mayer
South
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William Matthews
Franklin
Walter
Clarey
Indiana University
Brown
Manus
Lucy May
New Albany
E. A. Sohn
West 15Th Street
Frank
Monon Station
Miiou Martin
Ipupae
Levier
Central Union
Ephone Company
Clark
Central Union Telephone Company
Neerd
Public Service Commission
Uae
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