Jury reduces verdict in streetcar injury suit in Boone Circuit
Daisy E. Martin sued Traction and Terminal Co of Indianapolis for 15000 damages claiming back and kidney injuries from a May 5 1913 streetcar derailment. After a night of deliberation the jury agreed to return 100 damages instead of 200 as attorneys had arranged.
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Daisy E. Martin
Traction & Terminal Company of
Indianapolis
Boone
Michigan Street
Bank Avenue
White River
George Galvin
RW. Adney
Michael Foley
S.J. Shelby
Kokomo High School Burns Amid Fire Losses
A Kokomo high school building, erected seventeen years ago for about $40,000, was destroyed by fire believed caused by escaping gas in the basement. Loss of equipment and books estimated at $85,000. bonds for a new building already sold. Firefighters saved the central grade building nearby and several men narrowly escaped injury when a wall collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koxomo
Lod
Duray Enters Indianapolis 500 With Peugeot Power
Indianapolis March 23 Arthur Duray the French speed ace eclipsed records last fall at Ostend with 142.9 mph and now enters the Indianapolis five hundred in a 2 litre Peugeot owned by J Meunier the Swiss chocolate magnate The car is the same that won the Bologna Lesser Grand Prix Boillot and Goux also race entrants Duray’s Peugeot is expected to be a strong contender alongside Boillot and Goux and may feature his Fiat in addition to the Peugeot setup John Meunier sponsor and European champion Boillot lead a field of fast cars for the race and Duray plans to bring over the Fiat which set his world straightaway mark last season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Arthur Duray
Bob Burman
Ostend
Peugeot
J. Meunier
Bojlogna
Bolliot
Duray's High Speed Racer Plans Time Pod Run
Duray aims to race a time pod against Burman on a speedway and Ormond Beach pending factory arrangements. He believes 130 mph is possible with the craft if space is found, though 125 mph may be max on the track to avoid trouble. An American by birth, born in New York City, he has lived in Paris since youth and will visit the U.S. next May, needing an interpreter for his countrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaist Burman
Ormond Beach
Duray
Ormond Bead
New York City
Paris
Big Country
Fire Panic Strikes Brooklyn Lace Factory Workers
In New York on March 24 eight hundred women employed in a six story warehouse of the American Tobacco Company in Brooklyn were panicked by a blaze that destroyed Bernstein and Greenman Bros lace and embroidery factory across the street. Many were knocked down and trampled while fleeing down stairways. The fire was confined to the starting building with $78,000 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Tobacco Company
Brooklyn
Bernstein and Greenman Bros
Appointment sought for Mrs Tey Ramsey as estate administrator
The Crawfordsville Review reports a motion to name Mrs. Tey Ramsey administrator of the estate of her late husband A F Ramsey was filed Saturday by her attorneys before Judge West. The probate follows a recent suit to break the will in which the plaintiff prevailed. The Crawfordsville Trust Company was executor, but with the wining of the suit the executor to be set aside. Judge West declined to act at the hearing and diverted to Tidga Schoonover of Covington to hear the case. Several attorneys from nearby areas attended, including Governor B, Mr. Ralston, M E Foley and others from Indianapolis and Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville Review
Tey Ramsey
A. F. Ramany
West
Tidga Schoonover
Covington
Purdue Expert Declares Oats Crop Not Profitable
Purdue University professor Pipal, a demonstrator in county meetings, argues oats farming fails to pay. He cites needed 30 bushels per acre at 36 cents per bushel plus $5 per acre rent and labor costs, noting the 1910 average yield of 30 bushels and some counties 25 bushels would require $1.76 more worth of corn to cover the oats deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipal
Purdue University
King George Is No Figurehead in Irish Crisis
London reports King George reasserts authority with a conciliation plan for Ireland. Proposed measures include extending Ulster exclusion from Home Rule for twelve years and restoring retired army officers without merit loss. Press debate splits on whether Liberal policy vindicates or inflames tensions as Asquith prepares a Commons statement.
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Ireland
Ulster
Unioniat
Orangemen
Sane
Asquith
Nake
House of Commons
High School Notes on Panama Canal Talk and Annual Prep
During chapel Neal resumed his Panama Canal talk, detailing aboard events and the captain's inn. Seeds gifted by Nen will be planted by curious pupils. Freshman and Seniors have photos for the Annual promising the year’s best issue. Girls form a debating team, offering fresh opportunities for LH8 debaters.
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Neal
Panama Canal
Nen
Lizton Youth Shoots Himself After Family Tragedy
Charles Scott 22, a former Lis ton high school student, died after shooting himself with a 32 caliber revolver at his parents home near Litton. The death appears self inflicted though the exact motive remains unknown. He left a note or remark about North Dakota plans and had been upset after a visit with his sweetheart Miss Alta Davis. He is survived by his parents five sisters and one brother. The family is prostrated by the event and neighbors mourn a well respected young man.
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Charles Scott
Nathaniel N. Scott
Litton
Hag
Scott
Liston High School
Baying
Minnie Hughes
Bloomingdale
Grace Bowman
Rainstown
Forest Scott
Bessie Blacketer
Rockville
Gay
Alma
Howe Marion A. Burgin
Lebanon
Young Scott
John Swain
North Dakota
Denver
Colorado
Dakotas
Alta Davis
Missavis
Iris Father
RODE THE GOAT Initiates 130 at Indianapolis Jovian Order event
At the Indianapolis chapter Jovian Order second rejuvenation a Friday night gathering initiated over 130 new members including Governor Talston and leaders from petition commercial aid professions and affairs.
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Indianapolis
Hote
Severin
Talston
Tragic double tragedy ends with self-inflicted gunshot
The Alster, after bidding farewell, shot himself in the head at 6:10, dying at 7:05, following a farewell with Thor and an aid. Family and sweetheart mourn. Mrs. Scott had been ill. Funeral held at the Scott home at 2 pm Tuesday, burial in Tozton.
The Annual Complaints About Neighbor Chickens
The season for complaints of neighbor chickens is here as residents cope with yard and garden trespass. Gardens with flowers and fresh mead attract birds, and chickens wander daytime yards while returning home to roost at night. Those who do not raise chickens would object if they faced similar intrusions.
Hoone County Fair seeks new barn after fire loss
A committee from the Hoone County Fair Association visited Crawfordsville on Friday to inspect the horse barns at the fair grounds. They are gathering pointers for a new barn to replace the two destroyed by fire last year, with summer construction planned.
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Hoone County Fair Association
Crawfordsville
Municipal care of trees urged for South Bend shade assets
The Reporter commends A W Brayton Jr of Indianapolis for a Wisconsin Horticultural association speech on shade trees. The piece argues Madison style forestry logic applies to South Bend, urging careful tree selection, proper trimming, and city forester guidance, to protect tree assets and sidewalk symmetry under the upcoming forestry ordinance.
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South Bend Tribune
Lebanon
A. W. Brayton, Jr
Indianapolis
Wisconsin Horticultural Association
Tribune
South Bend
Reéa
Sida
Park Board
City Forestry
Beom Tong
Parcel post aims to link farmers direct with urban buyers
The Post Office proposes forming city level middlemen to ship farm produce directly from farms to individual buyers via parcel post. Ten cities will test using postmasters as agents to collect producer lists and arrange deliveries of butter eggs poultry vegetables and fruit. The plan seeks to cut costs by eliminating intermediaries and delivering fresh goods direct to consumers with hampers chosen for return or charged accordingly.
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Parcel Post
Boston
Atlanta
St. Louis
San Franciseo
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
la Cross
Wis
Lynn
Mass
Rock Island
Roper
Kag Wwe
Postmaster General
Bay View Meeting and Bible Class Social Notes
The Bay View Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs Dr Hack’s home with Mrs Maurice Jones and Mee Yack as hostesses. Mrs Wilma Walker reviewed Inside Le Cup and led an afternoon of social activities. Refreshements were served. The Loyal Women’s Bible class met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Harry Hamilton’s North Meridian street home. About forty women contribute to acts of charity for the sick and needy. Rev A J Ward and Mrs Ward attended and spoke. Several guests were present. A three course luncheon was served during the social hour.
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Bay View
Bay View Club
Dr. Hack
Maurice Jones
Yack
Wilma’ Walker
Loyal Women's Bible Class
Harry Hamiltont
North Meridian Street
A. J. Ward
Ward
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Citizens Loan and Trust Co. Guardian
Katherine Culley
George N. Culley
Fomer
Tige
Katherine JC. Manning
Kokomo Burns
Boning Warehouse
Purdue
King George
London
George
Weir
Willie
Lizton
Ralstin
Alster
Thor
Mra. Scott
W. N. Scott
Tozton
Postoffice
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