Anti-Saloon League Eyes New Dry Counties in Indiana
Speculation grows that local option crusade resumes as remonstrance expire. E. M. Barney of the Indianapolis division says dry counties from remonstrance will hold elections soon, with Knox and Dearborn likely but Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis not yet. A statewide ban is viewed as the ultimate goal to dry up larger counties like Vigo and Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Union County
Uke Vigo
Allen
E. M. Barney
Anti-Saloon League
Evansville
Ft. Wayne
Barney
South Bend
St. Joseph
Knox
Dearborn
League
Muncie Banker Bond Set At 10000 In Federal Case
W H Marker former cashier of Tipton bank and brother of Noah Marker who fled with bank funds was brought to Muncie and arraigned before US Commissioner Frank Ellis. Marker waived arraignment and bond was fixed at 10000. He faces charges for making erroneous entries in a report to the national controller of currency. The commitment ordered jail in Indianapolis unless bond posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
W. H. Marker
First National Bank of
Tipton
Noah Marker
United States District
Frank Ellis
National Controller of Currency
Marker
Ellis
Indianapolis
Monon Line to Enter Evansville Reported
Evansville is told by reliable authority that the Monon railroad will soon enter Evansville via the Southern from French Lick. It plans local terminals at Main and Division streets and will sever traffic links with Evansville and Terre Haute on the Ohio River side, relying on the Morgan line.
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Evansville
Ind
Monon
Hvanaville
Louisvile
Nashville
Terre Haute
Ohio River
Mogon
Southern
French Lick
Main
Division Streets
Petersburg Planners Survey Vincennes Jasper Traction Route
Jerome Johnson engineers the proposed Vincennes and Jasper traction line as surveys begin. Congress votes fifty two thousand dollars in subsidies to build a White River bridge a mile north of Petersburg. Construction starts in October and proceeds rapidly.
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Petersburg
Ind
Jerome Johnson
Vincennes and Jasper Traction Inc
Con~ Greas
White River
Area A Competitive Engineer in Baltimore Ohio Botley
A competitive engineer in Baltimore Ohio Botley received a grant of 62. The notice notes the approval and outlines the next steps for project funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaltimore
Ohio - Botley
Indiana Attorney General Bets On Social Club Crackdown
Indianapolis Atty Gen Bing Sain is preparing to investigate growing social clubs in dry Indiana counties. He expects to file suits to shut them down and may revoke club charters as deputies collect evidence. In the last three months over 1000 clubs have formed amid a loophole permitting private liquor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Bing- Sain
Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
Four Brothers Oil eyes Indiana field to challenge Standard Oil
Evansville Indiana report notes the Four Brothers Oil Co from Albany and Springfield, led by I Hisgen, plans to enter Indiana to compete with Standard Oil. The visit of Thomas L Hisgen, former Independence League presidential candidate, is linked to arranging the entry and sparking a battle for the state’s business. F L Hisgen confirms their plan to start operations soon and vie with Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Four Brothers Oil Company
Albany
N. Y
Springfield
Mass
I. Hisgen
Sen
Indiana
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence League
Fo Brothers Oil Co
F. L. Hisgen
Biz briefing from Indiana via multiple city notes
Richmond John F Bartel filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 23877 43 and assets of 1191 Petersburg Ohio Pure Oil Co reported oil flow at 175 barrels in 21 hours Richland hay and grasp company formed in Richland Ind with 10000 capital by John C Haines and others Indianapolis after attempted homicide James Garrett of Hyanaville killed himself wife wounded Liberty Union county local option election yielded 496 dry majority out of 1556 votes two wet precincts had small majorities Evansville petition filed in federal court to declare Claytonia Brick and Clay Co involuntary bankrupt assets and liabilities not given
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Ohio Pure Oil Co
Monroe Township
Evansville
Richland
John C. Haines
Liberty
Union County
Hvansville
Claytonia Brick and Clay Ca
Missing Lutheran Clergyman Driven to Wander
Friends of Rev. Geo. Jost of Rochester Ind divulged that parishioner gossip drove him frantic and caused him to wander, as reported from Laporte Ind in the era news note.
Holden defeats Washburn in straight sets in Indianapolis tennis
In the open tennis tournament at Indianapolis R. A. Holden Jr. of Cincinnati beat L. J. Washburn of Chicago and Illinois in straight sets 6-0 6-2, noted for Holden's superior play.
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Indianapolis
Ind
R. A. Holden, Jr
Cincinnati
L. J. Washburn
Chicago
University of Illinois
Holden
International Stewards’ association elects new officers
Indianapolis Indiana The International Stewards association elected Fred F Felisse of New York as president L Fred Klooz of Pittsburg as vice president Jacob Miller of Chicago as secretary and Gilbert Cowan of Chicago as treasurer Pittsburg was selected as the next convention city.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Stewards’ Association
Fred F. Felisse
New York
L. Fred Klooz
Pittsburg
Jacob Miller
Chicago
Gilbert Cowan
McAllister Plunges From Cliff As Officers Standby
In Anderson Indiana Lee McAllister leaped from a 75 foot cliff toward Sheriff Mountain and Deputy Broderick who were at a railroad station awaiting a train. The sheriff and deputy were seriously injured while McAllister sustained only bruises.
Muncie Faces First Labor Day Gap in 20 Years
Muncie Indiana may skip its Labor Day celebration for the first time in two decades. Key factor is the Flint Glass workers being barred from participation after being expelled from the AFL.
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Muncie
Ind
Flint Glass
A. F. of L
Automobile firms sue over Wheeler Schebler trophy
Indianapolis suit seeks return of a $10,000 Wheeler Schebler trophy claimed by the Jackson Automobile Co of Jackson Michigan. The action names Motor Speedway Co Wheeler Schebler Co and Flaher Automobile Co after a car owned by Jackson won an 800 mile race at the Speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jackson Automobile Co
Jackson, Mich
Motor Speedway Co
Wheeler- Schebler Co
Flaher Automobile Co
Speedway
Washington couple ties knot amid age gap in ceremony
Washington Indiana reports a marriage where Mrs Andrew Parker, age 2, wed Thomas Greenwood, age 90, in an unusual ceremony. The record notes Greenwood as the groom with Parker described in a cryptic line from the source.
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Washington, Ind
Andrew Parker
Thomas Greenwood
Greenwood
Origin of the Maccabees Name and Legacy
The article explains the title Maccabees linked to Ju das and the Hasmonaean family, tracing origins to Asmonaeanus and Hasmonaeans. It discusses derivations from Hebrew phrases and from Makkabah meaning hammer, noting disputed origins and the link to Mattathias’s lineage.
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Judas
Mattathias
Martyra
Antiochus Epiphanies
Maccabi
Makkabah
Charles Martel
Maccabees
Asmonaeanus
Hasmonaeans
Chashmon
Sermonette on Perseverance and Faith Through Trials
The excerpt presents a religious reflection on endurance for righteousness, citing blessings for the persecuted and the value of trials. It emphasizes steadfast prayer, God’s deliverance in trouble, and reliance on the Lord as protection and sustenance amid conflict. It underscores tested loyalty and the inward renewal through affliction.
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Kingdom
Heaven
Jesus
James
Fragmentary Civil Debate In Dim Room
A small meeting faces a tense choice as a leader and factions debate compromise or firmness. The subdued speaker urges a cautious path while others press for a stricter position, the room tense with whispered cautions and wary glances at the door.
Faithful Jew Rejects King’s Edicts as Persecution Rises
A zealously observant Jew resists Antiochus Epiphanes as he bans Jewish law, endures witness to his wife and son’s deaths, and remains steadfast. The narrative chronicles temples desecration, forced idol worship, and brutal crackdown on Jerusalem, highlighting the martyr’s defiant faith and defiling oppression.
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Holy City
Jerusalem
Antiochus
Egypt
Juda
Israel
Charity Schemes Inspire Society Event On Lawn
The Society plans a charity afternoon on the lawn with workshops on porches for shut-ins of all ages. Japanese maids serve tea, Holland girls dispense cocoa, and Mother Goose costumes greet visitors while committees prepare food, amusements, and comforting gifts.
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Society
Japan
Mother Goose
An Old Fashioned Party Idea for Grandmothers
An afternoon event invites old friends to share reminiscences and a traditional menu. Serve cold ham and chicken with creamed potatoes, small biscuits, tomato pickles, brandied peaches, baked custard, jelly cake, and tea with cream. Decor includes pansies, garden flowers, and a castor of serving items.
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Hach
Morning gowns and accessories redefine 1920s style trends
Envisioned fashions show sleeved or sleeveless Morning roves and teagowns with contrasting materials. Girdles enhance many gowns while high underarm seams add smartness to close-fitting sleeves. Foulards feature in detachable pieces. voile fabrics fall out of favor to sheer batiste and organdie with Cluny or Irish lace.
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Saga Counties
Ormer
First National Bank of Tipton
Southern Railroad
Vincennes and Jasper Traction Road
The
Southern Railroad Co
Aberdeen
Patoka Township
Here
Cluna
Atty. Gen. Bingham
Standard Oil
Four Brothers Ohl Co
Indiana Field
Hoosierdam
Richmond
John F. Bartel
James Garrett
Hyanaville
Polly
Cupid
Guldren
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