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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
1
Attorney General writes to Putnam County official stating belief that Sheriff is entitled to regular mileage compensation in handling State Farm prisoners. Letter explains entitlement and conditions observed in transportation duties.
Indiana Attorney General states Sheriff Howard Harris of Putnam County is entitled to five cents per mile for transporting prisoners, and to actual expenses only for other removals, arguing the 1919 session laws fix mileage and prohibit padding while expenses cover other cases. The ruling of the state board of accounts is criticized as conflicting with the attorney general’s interpretation.
Washington reports that Congress will be forced into an investigation of rising living costs. Democratic leaders push for action, citing public letters and pressure from constituents. Focus may include shoe prices, labor costs, and possible profiteering as rationale for measures.
In Chicago during the day, violence subsided with military presence while a single Black man was killed. Numerous minor clashes occurred as wagon units moved to the dead line and Black residents began to assume control of the area.
Chicago reports four days of race violence subside but sporadic clashes persist in the South Side Negro quarters. A 6,500 state troops and police maintain order while food supplies are rushed in by grocers and police. Pay day at the stockyards is feared as many Negro workers avoid work.
About 400 white men beat one of three Black men severely at Forty seventh Street and Vincennes Avenue this afternoon. The other two, both armed, escaped after firing a few shots. No whites were wounded.
Brookville Indiana August 1 Will H Hays Republican national chairman spoke at Magnesia Springs at the Indiana Republican Editorial Association midsummer meeting and said he could not further consider being a candidate for governor He would finish his lead role and remain committed to his definite undertaking.
Cicily V. Boes born January 8 1865 near Cataract Indiana eldest child of F M and Katherine Brown married Theodore Boes August 25 1881. She leaves husband daughter Nellie E O Neal two brothers Ezra and L W Brown and two grandchildren William and Frederick O Neal she died July 28 1919 at age 56 years 7 months 20 days. She joined the Methodist church at fourteen and lived as a devoted wife mother and neighbor.
The family thanks friends for kindnesses during illness and after the death of Cicily V. Bees. They especially thank the Rev. Willis Gill Mrs. Lee Reeves the singers and others who assisted at the funeral. Theodore Boes Mrs Nellie O'Neal and G D O'Rear are mentioned with Lebanon references.
Frank Pense, 40, and George Pense, 37, were struck by a morning Monon passenger train three miles south of Roachdale. The incident occurred Friday morning.
Frank Pease aged 40 and George Pease 37 died when a northbound Monon passenger train struck their buggy at the Rady crossing three miles south of Roachdale. The engine blew whistle but the men did not hear it. Both were killed instantly. their horse survived. Coroner Jacob McCurry to receive the bodies. Frank left a wife and 10-year-old son. George left four children and a widow.
The Chicago hearing on freight rates shows Indiana paying about thirty percent more than Illinois for the same service. The increased cost falls on the producer and ultimately on consumers who buy clothes, food, or goods and pay taxes. This rate discrimination reduces production volume as neighboring-state competition remains cheaper.
A Chicago hearing compares Indiana and Illinois freight costs, showing higher Indiana charges on items like harvesters and canned goods. Taxpayers bear freight on public materials, pushing up prices and taxes. road construction incurs about $1,000 more per mile in Indiana than Illinois.
Celebration near Brick Chapel Thursday night for a young couple ended in tragedy as bride’s brother sustained accidental injuries. Local authorities reported the incident occurred during the wedding celebration.
Cecil Flint an 18 year old sustained a hip wound when Ward Arnold 17 fired a pistol into the air during a wedding celebration at Brick Chapel area. The bullet was removed near the right knee and the boy rests easily. Real estate transfers: Eads home sold to William Knauer and Day property sold to A R Hurst per Lucas Higgins agency.
President takes up the question and the attorney general calls a conference of cabinet officers. Several resolutions are offered proposing means of reducing high prices.
Washington officials push remedies to curb living costs as White House reviews proposals from railroad unions. Congress seeks price investigations, currency deflation, anti speculation, and selling surplus army food via parcel post to lower prices while wage demands rise. W. G. Lee warns wage hikes spark broader inflation and unrest. Government ministers meet to plan action.
Six thousand hogs sold in Indianapolis today with prices up 25 cents. Local yards saw hogs at about 23.25, top quotations at 23.20, and a few large hogs at 23.00. About 3,500 hogs bought by local packers, 2,200 to outside buyers. Cattle weak while calves and sheep held steady.
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