William Ray Executed in Indiana for Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl
William Ray alias William Hart, 18, Indianapolis, Indiana, died in the electric chair at state prison after being found guilty of abducting and killing Martha Huff, 11, whose nude mutilated body with thirteen neck stab wounds was found near Eagle Creek on April 19. A letter to Governor Goodrich claims he did not intend to kill and asks forgiveness.
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State Prison
Martha Huff
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Ind
William Ray
William Hart
Ray
Eagle Creek
Goodrich
Indiana
Evangelist Tells Faith Story At Nazarene Tent Meeting
Evangelist Martha Curry draws crowd at Nazarene tent with a sermon on Faith urging belief in biblical inspiration. She demonstrates by tearing from her Bible pages rejected by higher critics and schools, declaring the Bible cannot be holy if it contains lies. Tonight she preaches on the New Birth as interest grows.
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Martha Curry
Nazarene
Miss Curry
Curry
Shover Stock Food 18 Expands Output
The Shover Stock Food Co. after recent reorganization operates from the Baker building on North Jackson street and ships 4 to 6 tons weekly. The firm reports growing business and an excellent outlook, with a morning shipment of two tons of stock food.
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Shover Stock Food Co
Baker
North Jackson Street
New York Sees Record Murder Toll This Year
New York statistics show fifty two murders in seven months starting January 1, a city record noted by the district attorney. The list includes the death of Joseph B. Elwell a wealthy turfman and whist expert. Six convictions have occurred none for first degree murder. Twenty two indictments issued. sixteen cases lack arrests.
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New York
New York City
Joseph B. Elwell
Special Equalization Board Members Named
Judge James P Hughes named George Dobbs and A E Jones as appointive members of the Special Board of Equalization to address the Jim Goodrich tax muddle. Other members include Paul Priest Ralph Knoll and Otto Webb. The meeting is set for Monday August 9 and will last no more than ten days.
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James P. Hughes
George Dobbs
A. E. Jones
Jim Goodrich
Paul Priest
Ralph Knoll
Otto Webb
Taxation Muddle Still Unsolved
Indianapolis Aug 5 Officials face a weekend lapse since the second Goodrich session as debate over the Tuthill-Kiper measure to legalize horizontal tax increases ordered by the state board of tax commissioners continues. The measure aims to let taxing units review as a whole, not individuals, and critics say it simply preserves the commissioners' increases.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Goodrich
State House
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Elsner
Boards of Review
Thier
State Board
Indiana Supreme Court
Laurel Ruth Butcher Weds Russell Eugene Thomas
Mr and Mrs Iva Butcher announce the marriage of their daughter Laurel Ruth to Russell Eugene Thomas on June 5 1920 at 730 PM conducted by Rev M H Appleby pastor of the First M E Church in Crawfordsville. The Herald ads pay.
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Iva Butcher
Laurel Ruth
Russell Eugene Thomas
M. H. Appleby
M. E
Crawfordsville
Thomas named by Democrats for Congress in Oklahoma primary
J Elmer Thomas son of Elizabeth Thomas was nominated by Democrats of Oklahoma Sixth District on Tuesday. His victory comes as a large plurality in a normally Democratic district, making his fall election likely. Gore was defeated for renomination by Scott Ferris in the same Oklahoma primary.
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J. Elmer Thomas
Elizabeth Thomas
West Walnut Street
Sixth
Oklahoma
Congress
Thomas
Putnam County
Madison Township
DePauw
United States
Gore
Wilson
Scott Ferris
Health Notes on sore throat relief and hot foot bath
The note advises salt water gargles or antiseptic washes for sore throat and tight bandages, plus a nightly hot foot bath for 10 to 12 minutes to calm the nervous system after study. It stresses seeking urgent medical help if a sore throat does not improve promptly and keeping the bath water very hot for the full duration.
Dairy Herd Shows Patience and Profit From Jerseys
Mr. J Wilhelm of Adrian Michigan recounts starting a dairy herd ten years ago with 509 dollars. He bought a granddaughter of Matilda 4th for cash, bred to Ida Marigold’s line, and now with 25 cattle his herd yields over 3159 gross per cow. Cream sold to consumers and skim milk used for breeding stock support strong returns.
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J. Wilelme
Adrain
Michigan
Farmers Institute
Matilda
Ida Marigold
Siskes
Hatme
Jersey
Urban comforts lure farm youth toward city life
The passage argues that young men leave rural areas for urban life seeking improved homes and surroundings, not just wages. It urges parents to provide modern, pleasant homes and reducing drudgery to ensure the future viability of farming regions.
Governor Signs Two Platoon and Teachers Salary Bills
Imlana State Capitol Aug 4 Governor Goodrich signed the teachers salary bill and the measure mandating a two platoon system in fire departments of cities over 15000 population. Five other special session measures were rejected including road law and highway contractor valuation changes. The act takes effect after potential amendments in 1921 with cities needing revenue to fund the change by July 1921.
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Imlana State Capitol
Goodrich
State Highway Commission
Death of Washington Township Farmer William E Boling
The 70 year old farmer William E Boling died at his Washington Township home on Wednesday. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon at a to be announced time with Elder Lawrence Athey officiating. Burial will follow in Boon Cemetery. Local notices mention civic events and prayer meetings, with a reminder of union prayer meeting changes.
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William E. Boling
Washington Township
Lawrence Athey
Boon Cemetery
Locust Street
M. F. Thurch
College Avenue
Plaeteetst Wa
Stoner Family Reunion Near Town Home
The Stoner Reunion will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Watt miles northwest of town on Tuesday August 10.
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Ed, Watt
Miles Nouthwest
County Education Unit Questioned Over Township Inequality
A 1919 county table by Frank Wallace shows Putnam County townships differ in per child taxables, with Cloverdale at 5 086 and Marion at 15 699, suggesting county wide education unit may equalize opportunities. The piece contrasts Township funding and asks if Marion should have more than Cloverdale or if the county should be the single educational unit.
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Frank Wallace
Cloverdale Township
Marion Township
Putnam County
Marion
Indiana
Wallace
Russell
Franklin
Jackson
Clinton
Floyd
Madison
Greencastle
Washington
Warren
Jefferson
Cloverdale
Mill Creek
Putnam County Board Approves 8 Month School Term
The Putnam County Board of Education adopts an 8 month elementary term under the Laughlin Bill and sets a September 6 opening. A detailed salary schedule raises daily wages by class, with A to E classifications and exemptions, including 4.784 to 6.96 per day. AL Jackson elected Agricultural Agent for the year starting Sept 1920.
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County Board OF Education
Laughlin
Putnam County Board of Education
Putnam County
County Institute
AL Jackson
Paul Wright
Owl Drug Store
Paul
Big Walnut
Operation on Taylor Child Successful
Six year old Charlotte Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Taylor suffered an acute appendicitis while visiting Indianapolis. Dr Thomas Noble performed an appendectomy at Methodist Hospital near 5 pm and by 7 pm she was in improved condition. Her parents learned of the emergency after Dr Tucker moved to rush her to the hospital.
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Ager Moon
Charlotte Taylor
E. B. Taylor
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Thomas Noble
R. Notte
Taylor
Laxe Sandiand Oo & Torlock
Tucker
Paul
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NEL
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Democrats
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Mr. Boling
Stoner Familiy
Ware J
Brick Chapel
Ed. Hibbit
Robert Hamrick
Lamar Grubb
Frank Lane
Philip Maxwell
Hinton
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Big Four
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