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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
2
Indiana voters will choose road supervisors in 1016 townships on December 16. Trustees act as inspectors in their districts, with voting by paper ballots and a town-wide tally released by the secretary of state.
The article analyzes voter behavior showing many cast ballots for president but not for governor. It notes Republican gains in governor races, Wilson and Marshal contrasts, and a plurality for Watson over Taggart in the Senate race. Democratic totals remain near 395 000 in key contests.
Weidely Motors of Indianapolis increases capital from 350000 to 600000. American Dairy of Indianapolis raises capital from 10000 to 30000. Bowe Construction of Kokomo increases capital to 15000 with directors W W Bowe BE E Shockley F L Pickett. Emery Petroleum of Delaware ceases business in Indiana.
Indiana lawmakers plan to push legislation to establish a state highway department with federal funding meant to extend over five years. The bill seeks approval to allow Indiana to participate in a nationwide program distributing 77 million dollars for highway building, with initial year allocations and criteria to meet government standards.
The initial tally gave Stark county treasurer to Democrat John Weisinger by one vote, the recount then awarded Ira N. Compton Republican by one vote. Weisinger contests the recount claiming a 15 vote margin. The case advances to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Charles W. Fairbanks sends early congratulations to Vice President Marshall after Marshall’s re election. The exchange notes mutual respect despite party differences, with Fairbanks praising Marshall and wishing him a long, contented life as he prepares to leave for Washington on December 2.
Police report a tram crash after a car collision on Third Street injuring several officers. A manhunt and investigation follow as authorities address alleged blockades and company unrest impacting transit services.
Word arrives that the circuit court in Hot Springs Arkansas has continued the case of Walter Worth of this city. He introduced Frank P Fox of Terre Haute to men accused of swindling Fox out of 20000 in a fake roulette game. The case is set for the March term.
After 27 hours the jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of Thomas Fox who then pleaded guilty before Judge Henry Fox to an assault charge and was sentenced to a term at the state farm with Carter Richmond.
Franklin-Wilson and Canary shipped 19 steers to eastern markets for 2783.15 dollars. The average weight was 1370 pounds with a price of 1014 cents per pound.
The Tudinpa State Senate moves toward a nonpartisan session with equal party division on appointive offices and aims to abolish party influence in bill consideration. Governor O Neill chairs early sessions. Democrats seek rules protection before Republican Bush takes office.
After 13 weeks of talks a pact ends the Pershing expedition and outlines withdrawal within 40 days of approval. Each nation will patrol its own border side to deter raids while cooperation is preserved. Mexico to take control of northern Chihuahua occupancies. Pershing to manage withdrawal and rail use to Juarez.
The Petersburg market shows turkey prices rising in days with turkeys selling readily and few held for Christmas. Chickens bring 42 and 14 cents per pound while pecans and walnuts move, with pecan crops down and walnuts up to 15 cents per pound. Large hickory nuts fetch higher prices but overall scaly hickorynut crop is a failure.
Leaders of Indiana dry forces have been invited to outline prohibition strategy before the state legislature in Indianapolis. Signers include Mrs. Charles Varhinger state president of the W C T U Rev K E Shumaker superintendent of the Anti Saloon league and J Raymond Schmidt state chair Prohibition party.
Report from Winchester describes two men escaping with poultry taken from farms near Vis-Farmill. A farmer pursued them with a machine, but the suspects vanished before capture. Police investigating possible links to nearby properties and repeat break ins.
Local market sees new corn price at ST cents as buyers and farmers discuss the timing of a possible rise to a dollar next spring. Some expect further gains while others wait for market signals.
Ben Fenwick faces murder charges in Evansville for the death of Wahler Benton. The trial proceeds before Judge Clements in Mt. Vernon with regional court proceedings ongoing.
An automobile owned by H. Crooks was severely burned after gasoline fumes from a tank exploded in Rockville near an E mobile dealer establishment. Fire crews responded to the scene as smoke and flames engulfed the vehicle, with Crooks injured by the blast.
The Indiana Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of William P. Gleason and others from the Lake Superior court order enjoining Gary and Miller from purchasing lands for a joint city park. The dismissal was for untimely filing, not merits.
Reports from Petrograd claim acute unrest in Russia prompts the cabinet to retire Premier Stuermer and replace him with Trepoff. Discontent blamed on unseen German agents amid rumors of uprisings in key cities. War hardships and food shortages fuel anti government activity and calls for ministry reorganization.
A river in Algeria forms iron and gallic acid suspension creating a pure irritant. Siberian rivers bear bedrock ice under flood beds. Kentucky hosts the Hidden river vanishing into a cave with pale blue water and no clear origin. Texas boasts a singing well that emits aeolian harp like tones rhythmic with winds from east to north described in vivid detail.
Edward Lear is remembered for playful nonsense but his main life was painting. He was a beloved, kind figure to children, devoted to beauty and friends, with Hawthorne noting his serious work and his continued humor and sketches until his death in 1888.
A radical cabinet reshuffle sees M. Nersverch named foreign minister replacing the acting premier V. Stuermer who had been both premier and foreign minister. Stuermer is replaced as premier by M. Trenotf who takes over from M. Sazonolt as foreign minister.
San Antonio dispatch quotes General Funston as saying I am the withdrawer in earth I did it and I can do it again regarding the Mexican American agreement on pulling American troops from Mexico. The report notes his terse comment as part of Vera Cruz coverage and military context.
The admiralty said six German destroyers attacked the North Downs near the Kentish coast but were driven off. They fired several rounds and one shell struck a mine sweeper. No crew members were injured.
The article notes arum flowers can raise internal temperatures during blooming. Experiments with a thermometer inside the spathe show air at 60 degrees while the spathe reaches 110 degrees, with scent resembling wine. It mentions Mediterranean and Mexico occurrences and cites St. Nicholas.
Lon don Tit-Dits notes how many flowers bear names tied to people and places. Fuchsias honor Leonard Fuchs, Dahlias trace to Andre Dahl, Camellia derives from Kamel, Magnolias salute Professor Magnol de Montpellier, and lavender links to Roman washing rituals with lavare.
Alfred E. Stearns argues that prioritizing a undeveloped child's intellectual interests risks moral and physical ruin. He contends youth naturally requires restraint and guidance, warning that unchecked freedom in moral or physical realms leads to disaster. He questions the fairness of elevating intellect above other developmental needs.
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