Hale Holiday Closing Movement Gains Merchant Support
A half day holiday movement started by grocery clerks and meat cutters gains favor in many cities as merchants consider closing all day. A union meeting with over 100 clerks planned continued actions through the summer, arguing trade impact and intercity competition as farmers and buyers seek products elsewhere. General Organizer E. Baker and Federation President L. D. Redding attended, while objections centered on country trade and partial closing fairness among merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. Baker
L.D. Redding
Federation of Labor
Geatest
Sheriff Group Forming to Fight Horse Thieves in Region
Sheriff officials across multiple counties plan a meeting in the city to form an association aimed at recovering stolen horses. The plan calls for rapid intercounty telephone alerts and cooperative action to pursue suspects across the state line and neighboring Ohio counties. A notice will soon be sent to sheriffs with the meeting date.
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Reichelderfer
Jis
Ths
Athe
Allen God
Michigan
Ohio
Poselble
Eagles Elect Northeastern In Indiana Officials
June 7 Logansport Ind. Drew Smith was elected state president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Other officers named include Manson Reiff as vice president Henry Schroeder treasurer Charles A Righeton secretary William Radcliffe and FL DL Stanton as trustees. Inside guard W A Grand outside guard. The meeting place for the next session was also chosen. The Elks convention wind up is expected to be completed Monday evening with a report from the general committee.
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Logansport
Ind
Andrew Smith
Order of Eagles
Manson Reiff
Bluffton
Henry Schroeder
Blea
Charles A. Rigdon
Warsaw
Willian Radcliffe
Alexandria
Stanton
Shelbyville
W. A. Grand
Columbia City
Indianapolis
Indiana Congressmen Back Marshall for President
Indiana lawmakers in Washington pledge solid delegation support for Governor Marshall at the national convention. They note Harmon Wilson and Clark as rivals while endorsing tariff compromise and gradual wool reductions as necessary for party unity.
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Indianapoll
Congress
Marshall
Cullep
Viperones
Vialtor
Indiana
Washington
Harmon
Wilson
Champ Clark
Wison
Clark
Callop
Cit
Campaign to reduce city saloons gains momentum
A push to curb drinking dens grows after residents observe widespread open saloons. Women activists began a quiet probe to gauge enforcement, gathering neighbors to document violations. Police warned no saloons have permission to stay open and closures would proceed with or without consent.
Red Men Elect Officers In Semi Annual Election
Medieeanaveh No 106, Order of Red Men, held their semi annual election at the Mall in Aldine Block last evening. Officers chosen include Sachem HL Walker senior sagamon WW Harberker junior sagamon 0 5 Christensen prophet W C Tefferiog runtess Willem Wise J W Kress and Kleekamy. Representatives to the great council to be held in Indianapolis in October were elected: Willen Aiken LW Jones J E Howard William Ise J Wy Hress J E Burnheimer and J Mc Seth Smith with alternates S D Engle F G Olds GC R Hudson J L Biraly C E Ludeig Em Mos Namara and H Arnold. Installation of officers will occur the first Wednesday July.
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Medieeanaveh
Order of Red Men
Aldine
Sachem
Ty HL Walker
Sagemon
Harberker
Junior Sagamor
Christensen
Prophet
W. C. Tefferiog
Runtess
Willem Wise
J. W. Kress
Kleekamy
Great Council
Watch
Indianapolis
Ind
Willen’ Aiken
LW. Jones
J. E. Howard
William Ise
J. Wy. Hress
J. E. Burnheimer
J. Mc Seth Smith
S. D. Engle
F. G. Olds
GC. R Hudson
J. L. Biraly
C. E. Ludeig
Em Mos Namara
H. Arnold
Former Local Man Receives Advancement
Lieutenant Commander James Willson of the United States Navy, formerly of this city, has been transferred from the battleship New Jersey in the Charleston navy yard near Boston. He will hold a position for the next three years regarded as particularly responsible and an advancement in the service.
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James Willson
United States Navy
New Jersey
Charleston Navy Yard
Boston
Willson
Grand Rapids Keeps Baseball Club At Home
South Bend Ind July 1 Grand Rapids will retain its baseball club for the rest of the season. President Carson of the Central league said the franchise will stay in Grand Rapids and play all scheduled home games at the city. The earlier report of a transfer to another city was denied.
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South Bend
Ind
Grand Rapids
Carson
Garson
Hanisters and Laymen Close Convention
The Rev F C Berger of Cleveland closed the two days district conference of the Blinisters Laymen and Young People societies of the Evangelical association. He will speak at the Indiana Sunday School Association state convention starting today in this city. A missionary conference featured addresses by Rev P L Browns Rev E E B Miller Rev D L A Kates Berne and Miss Alice Niederhauser Defiance. Crescent Avenue church hosted meals for visiting delegates. Morning session produced a decision to hold separate district conferences in the future. Officers elected include Rev J J Wise Fort Wayne president Ralph E Browns Waterloo secretary and Efibatt ner Port treasurer. Other pastors attended Rendallville Portland Van Wert Huntington Waterina Hesenape alliance Arthur Smith inventor of an airship is in Chicago planning to take a machine to St Louis for aviation school.
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F.C. Berger
Cleveland
Young People’s Alliance
Blinisters
Young People’s Societies
The
Evangelical Association
Berger
Indiana Sunday School Association
P. L. Browns
Waterloo
E. E B. Miller
Markle
DL A
Kates Berne
Alice Niederhauser
Defiance
Crescent Avenue Church
Portland
Jayimen
Fulian
J. J. Wise
Fort Waynes
Ralph E. Browns
Efibatt
Ner Port Evangelistic
Jh H. Hersh
Julius Yost
William Merts
J. A. Schmetzried
Rendallville
Vanert
Huntington Waterina
Hesenape Alliance
Police Court orders garbage can compliance for thirty three defendants
Thirty three defendants faced Judge Mungoven in garbage case hearings yesterday morning. They were ordered to buy garbage cans within a week and send receipts to the city clerk as proof of compliance. upon doing so, the charges will be dismissed. Additional defendants are slated for this morning. Some arrestees vowed not to appear, but the judge warned the wagon would summons those who defy the court.
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Pat Shady
John Ocher
Monroeville
Billy
William Twalemath
John King
Ania
Wiliam Edwards
Grunk
Columbia Street
Raising & Rover House
Drew
Death Notices and Funeral Announcements Mention Detroit Burial
Deaths note Richard Morris Barnes son of Edward A and Julia Barnes buried in Detroit after illness while at Hotchkiss School. Funeral for Jeremiah Denehy set for Friday at 8 30 am and 2 pm. services at home and St Tat Tek Catholic church with Glenwood lodge assisting. George C Lutz and David Hoffman funeral times adjusted to Friday local addresses and churches given.
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Barner
Richard Morris Barnes
Edward A
Julia Morris Barnes
Detroit
Mich
Morris
Samuel L. Morris
Stephen
John Morris
Hotchkiss
Conn
Macy Moris
Denehy
Jeremiah Denehy
Alf
Parenta
Foree Street
St. Tat‘ Tek
Glenwood Lodge
Tuttshure
Wadi Sirmons
Hashell
Rive
Mitchell
George C. Luts
Latty
Brevich Street
St. John's Reformed Chrch
David Hoffman
East Wit- Mare Street
C. D. Barsy
Funeral rites for Barbara Leikauf set Friday at home
Funeral services for Barbara Leikauf will be held at 2 p m Friday at the residence 312 East Wayne Street with Rev Wagenhals officiating. Services will be private and flowers are not to be sent.
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Barbara Leikauf
Wayne Street
Wagenhals
John Bothner
St. Mary's Catholic Church
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