Shafer Gives 250 000 Dollars to M E Fund
Cyrus C. Shafer of South Bend donates 250000 dollars for the care of retired Methodist Episcopal ministers. The gift will be managed by the Preachers Aid Society of the northwest Indiana conference with son Harold M. Shafer to receive a life income first, then fund church pensions. Rev. Henry L. Davis of Indianapolis leads the Northwest Indiana conference effort.
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South Bend
Ind
Cyrus C. Shafer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Preachers’ Aid Society
Northwest Indiana
Henry L. Davis
Indianapolis
Brutal Hammer Attack Following Car Crash Near Brazil Ind
William Taylor a 36 year old Negro from Indianapolis lay in a county jail hospital ward with a bad scalp wound after a head on collision with Ed Worley Terre Haute tourist on the National road west of Brazil. Worley grabbed a hammer from his wrecked car and struck Taylor as he tried to speak after the crash. Worley charged with drunken driving. others in his party were released. A pint of alcohol was found in the car. Worley and Mrs Worley and their daughter were injured and taken to Community hospital.
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Brazil
Ind
William Taylor
Indianapolis
Ed Worley
Terre Haute
Taylor
Worley
Slayer Returned Indianapolis a Murder Charge
Rupert McDonald 21 awaiting arraignment on murder charges for the slaying of Wilkinson Haag during a holdup at the Green Mill Barbecue. Returned to Indianapolis by detectives from San Francisco. Lawrence Ghere alleged accomplice also brought back to face charges.
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Indianapolis
Rupert McDonald
Wilkinson Haag
Green Mill
Marion County
McDonald
William Rugenstein
Henry MecGlen
San Francisco
Lawrence Ghere
San Fancisco
Movie star Babe Pierce visits relatives in Spencer
Spencer World reports film star Babe Pierce and his bride formerly Miss Burroughs visited Spencer on Saturday calling on Mr and Mrs T T Bixer and friends. They toured his boyhood home in Freedom and Ed wardsport Indiana to see his parents. Pierce, a former Indiana University football star, stands over six feet tall while his petite wife accompanied him.
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Spencer
Babe” Pierce
Miss Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Pierce
T. T. Bixer
Freedom
Edwardsport
Ind
Indiana University
Spencer World
Governor press attacks republican tactics in liquor debate
The piece recounts Governor Smith denouncing the Republican national committee for a slanderous statement and defending his record on prohibition and gambling. He challenges White’s prostitution charge, cites past votes, and vows to avoid further discussion as 100,000 Democrats prepare for the Albany notification event at the capitol.
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Iety
New York
White
Henry J. Allen
Republican National Committee
Smith
William Allen White
Albany
Capitol
The Herald’s Secret: A Known Quantity to Ensure Success
A line about how The Herald is a trusted quantity when used properly, implying reliable success for readers and advertisers who leverage its proven reach and consistency.
Dying Noguchi Wrote of Each Fleeting Sensation
Nobel scientist Hideyo Noguchi transcribed minute by minute his last minutes dying of yellow fever in a West Africa jungle. The notes, written as he faded, are hailed as a remarkable medical testament linking international research to lifesaving vaccines and cures.
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York
Hideyo Noguchi
Rockefeller Foundation
Accra
West Africa
Noguchi
Japan
United States
Africa
Jesse M. Lazear
Walter Reed
Cuba
Lazear
James Carroll
Howard B. Cross
Vera Cruz
Notice of Awarding a Contract to Road Contractors
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by noon September 3 1928 for road work on Deer Creek Hill near Putnamville. Work includes regrading with crushed stone ballast per plans on file. estimated cost 425 dollars. Bonds and affidavits required. bond amount not less than 900 dollars.
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Board of County Commissioners
Putnam County
Indiana
Deer Creek
Putnamville
Warren Township
W. E B. Gill
Said
W. F. Davis
M. BE. Cooper
C. A. Day
Board of County Commis
Butler Denounces Hoover Stand on Prohibition and Peace
Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler denounces Herbert Hoover's stance on enforcement of Prohibition and disarmament. Butler urges repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and criticizes Hoover's peace and defense policies, signaling a split with the Republican candidate in the New York campaign.
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Lawrence Sullivan
I. N.S
New York
Nicholas MurrAy Butler
Columbia University
Prohibition
Herbert Hoover
Republican Party
Kansas City
Butler
Hoover
Southampton
L. A
Carnegie Foundation For International Peace
Chicago
Empire State
Hoover speech reaffirms support for Prohibition and global engagement
In a public address Mr Hoover rejects repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and calls for strict enforcement of its laws. He says the president must pursue this course and notes the nation’s social and economic experiment must be worked out constructively. He adds two factors for peace: goodwill through diplomacy and adequate defense readiness.
Prohibition Opinion Felled by Butter on Constitutional Threats
Butter argues a five year hate toward prohibition centers on government structure rather than alcohol. He calls the amendment an alien invader of the Constitution and says it must be deported by the people to protect the Constitution, claiming Hoover opposes repeal and that begins his troubles.
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United States
Hoover
Injun Summer Show at Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair pledges a major display titled Injun Summer. The fair runs September 1 to 8 in the Agriculture and Horticulture Building, featuring the greatest displays upon entry.
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Louis Osterhof
Lafayette
Patent Medicine Claims Quick malaria relief and detox
A historical ad copy touts a patent remedy promising rapid malaria cure and relief from biliousness headaches and dizziness due to temporary constipation. It claims to eliminate toxins and to produce copious watery evacuations and is highly esteemed for these effects.
Funeral set for Mrs Agnes Steiner at Cataract Falls estate
Agnes Wallace Steiner 78 died of heart disease at her Cataract Falls estate ten miles northwest of Spencer. Services 1 am tomorrow at her grandniece Mrs Henry C Thornton Jr residence 4430 North Pennsylvania St Indianapolis. Burial Crown Hill cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs William A Stuckey Cataract Falls two grandchildren Zerelda John Stuckey two nephews Judge James M Leathers Lew Wallace. niece Mrs Arthur B Grover New York City. Half sister of Gen Lew Wallace.
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Indianapolis
Agnes Wallace Steiner
Steiner
Cataract Falls
Spencer
Henry C. Thornton, Jr
Pennsylvania Street
Crown Hill Cemetery
Thorton
William A. Stuckey
Zerelda
John Stuckey
James M. Leathers
Lew Wallace
Arthur B. Grover
New York City
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