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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
1
State Department discloses that unless border murders and outrages cease a radical shift in policy toward Mexico will be adopted. Governments exchange notes.
Washington reports a move toward a possible shift in policy toward Mexico after a series of American casualties. The note from Charge Summerlin urged Mexico to capture those responsible for the Catron murder and to improve protection, warning that continued killings may force a radical policy change. Mexico’s reply argued that U S inaction is not due to unwillingness to protect citizens.
The text argues that full protection of foreign lives in Mexican territory is impossible due to the republic's vast area, sparse population, and postwar conditions. It notes Mexico strives to protect foreigners and nationals, but foreigners often venture into dangerous areas seeking profit, risking offenses.
Local authorities are gathering evidence to determine if city merchants are profiteering. An early jury session is expected, with merchants to be quizzed as part of the inquiry.
Putnam County Food Administrator T E Evans and County Prosecutor Fay Hamilton vow strict action if profiteering is found. An early jury session will scrutinize merchant pricing and a fair price commission lists local retailers and consumers. Evans warns sugar merchants to sell bulk granulated sugar at 9.77 to 10 cents per pound. higher prices will draw criticism.
James McD. Hays of this city received a telegram announcing the death of L. L. Louis at his home 723 North Alabama street Indianapolis Wednesday evening at 7 30 He had served two terms as sheriff of Putnam county He lived in Bainbridge when elected and later moved to Greencastle to take office C A Kelley department store room and Lena as referenced in the dispatch O T Ellis the county recorder was in Lena on business
DePauw University will start registration on September 13 as classes begin September 17. Several faculty changes have been announced for the upcoming school year.
DePauw University awaits about 1000 students on enrollment day with classes starting September 17. The university announces faculty changes including the departure of economics head Prof William M Hudson and new appointments in English writing sociology biology and journalism education.
Chicago August 15 The railway shopmen end their strike by agreement with workers to return to their jobs Saturday The Chicago District Council called the walkout August 1 in defiance of international officers as talks with Director General Hines continued A mass meeting of car repairers involving about 27000 strikers also decided to resume work President Wilson was informed that the men would return to work and a three member committee was to be sent to Washington to sit in on the talks
The Rev. George M. Farrar and his son travel from Oklahoma to Greencastle to visit friends. Farrar was a notable DePauw speaker in 1899 and competed in the state oratorical contest. He formerly edited the Greenfield Daily Herald and practiced law in the West.
The Institute of American Meat Packers plans a warning in response to a statement by Senator Ken Drick. The move targets LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS OF America as part of a public reply to recent political remarks.
The Institute of American Meat Packers drafts a statement for live stock producers nationwide rebutting Kendrick’s bill. It warns government licensing could lead to paternalistic control, reduced efficiency, higher costs, and lower prices for livestock and meat, threatening exports and domestic markets.
The article notes the federal trade commission report states the packing industry runs at a fraction of a cent profit per pound. It argues that eliminating profits would not affect live stock or meat prices, and that volume of business enables large packers to operate with high efficiency.
Word reached here today of the death in Crawfordsville Friday morning at about 5 45 o clock of Mrs Mary Maloney mother of John Maloney of this city The body will be brought to Greencastle by automobile and services will be held at Forest Hill cemetery Monday morning at 1130 o clock where interment will be made
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Esther Catherine Black of Rushville Indiana and Frank J. Cannon of this city. The couple announced at a luncheon hosted at the home of the fiancee in a genteel ceremony.
The engagement of Esther Catherine Black daughter of Mr and Mrs B A Black to Frank J Cannon of Greencastle Ind was announced at a luncheon hosted by Miss Black and her sister at their North Jackson street home. The event honored Misses Charlotte and Marie Whampon and Lilian Weidman with pink and white decor and 24 guests. Black a Graham school teacher and DePauw University graduate, member of Tri Kappa, and Cannon a local businessman were celebrated in Rushville.
W. H. Kelly, a Bainbridge area farmer living two miles south of Bainbridge, shot himself at his home this afternoon. He had recently sold his farm and was troubled by business details. He leaves a wife and one daughter and is the brother in law of John R. Cox of Lime Dale on the Manhattan road.
Blueprints for a new frame station with modern features have arrived in Cloverdale for construction by contractor Gobel. Bids are due August 16. The new building will replace the old station burned years ago and occupy the same site, with a tile roof and an upgraded lighting system, replacing the box car ticket office.
A Girl Scout gathering is scheduled for this evening at 7 30 at the residence of Dorothy Norfolk on South Indiana Street.
In Putnam County the community shows keen excitement for the homecoming event. Attendance curiosity and public enthusiasm suggest a strong turnout for the upcoming picnic day.
Farmers Association and Greencastle Commercial Club plan a August 20 picnic at Hazelett grove one mile east of town. A watermelon eating contest features local youths, a baby contest draws entrants, and G I Christie assists with a agriculture talk. Airplane stunts and air gliding are featured with interurban specials arranged for the crowds.
A series of land and lot transfers are recorded with deeds accounts noting buyers sellers and monetary consideration. John Comm Hanna to William Kra mer Heber H Ellis to Fred McNary Eber Lloyd to Leo Hazelett Clara E Matthews to Raymond Lady Julius Sudranski to Ida A Blue C V Boes and Theodore Boes to Nellie E O Neal Albert P Burnside to Savanna H Cohn Sol L guardian Sudranski to William A Shelly Harlan Brown to William F Harm less Henry H Dixon et al to William C Dixon and William C Dixon et al to Winnie Pyle.
Funeral services for Mrs. Francis Taft Root 94 were held at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lillie Landes on Taylor avenue. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs Root had lived with Mrs Landes since 1908 after a fall fractured her hip six years earlier.
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