Cars Deserted by Crews Here
More than a hundred passengers were delayed Saturday evening as motormen and conductors refused to continue work, leaving trains stranded and crowds angry in the city.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
1
Interurban Crews Strike Strands Passengers in Local Station
Sunday schedule chaos as two Green Castle crews refuse to run amid union tensions. Passengers 100 plus stranded at the station until helpers from Terre Haute fill in and service resumes. Will Keiser John Cooley Willis Handy Pat Daley among those mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Will Kelser
Forrest Hughes
John Cooley
Hanna Street
Willis Handy
Pat” Daley
Albert Burnsides
Spring Avenue
Daley
Keiser
Cooley
Union
Handy
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Interurban Car Strike Sees Conflicting Reports in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 25 conflicting claims emerged over the number of men out and service irregularities as the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Men pressed a strike begun Saturday. Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction reports regular operation on the Eastern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Amalgamated Association of
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Transit strike shifts service on Martinsville Crawfordsville divisions
Officials report two thirds service on the Martinsville line and half on Crawfordsville, with Crawfordsville rising to three quarters later this afternoon. Freights on all THI&E lines run normally. About 300 union men walked out and 50 quit Sunday, while traction line officials estimate 40 to 50 out this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Terre Haute
Danville
Martinsville
Crawfordsville
T. H
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Committee to Consider Heating Plant Contracts
The executive committee of the DePauw university board met in Indianapolis to hear the special committee report on contracts for the proposed heat and lighting plant. Bids for the plant will be considered today, and a contract is likely to be let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University Board of Trustees
Indianapolis
Mysterious Watermelon Theft Causes Courtroom Confusion
County Treasurer Reat and Deputy Walter Kellar faced a puzzling heist as a fresh melon vanished from a side room. Kellar guarded the auditor’s office but failed to prevent the theft as a dozen men reportedly enjoyed the fruit behind sheriff’s office doors. The culprits remain unidentified at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reat
Walter Kellar
Mt Meridian
Kellar
Indiana case in Brackney trial postponed for absence
The State of Indiana versus Daniel Brackney on selling mortgaged stock was continued as Brackney could not be located by Constable Crawley. The case proceeds to next call in Squire Frank's court. Witness Jack Boyd testified the mortgaged cow was sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Daniel Brackney
Squire Frank
Mr. Brackney
Crawley
Brackney
Jack
Boyd
Lucile Marshall
Jasonville
Logansport
R. B. Carpenter
Noblesville
Horace Townsend
Central National Bank
Mooresville
F. J Torr
Greencastle
Lambs Chances Glimmer in Indiana Political Shuffle
In Indiana, Democratic leaders question a male candidate's fitness amid turbulent national politics as the party weighs a bid for a Mexican post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Looming Change in Mexico Ambassadorship for Lamb
Washington reports from inside sources that John E. Lamb future as Mexico ambassador grows uncertain as President Wilson and Secretary Bryan weigh other options. Critics say Lamb lacks temperament for a stormy post while keeping friends to the fore. A diplomatic posting remains possible but not guaranteed. Monday sees the Big Thomas Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John E. Lamb
Mexico
Lamb
Bryan
Wilson
Mr. Lamb
Greencastle Horse Show and Home Coming Schedule
The program lists events at multiple squares with time slots for horse classes including stallions mares geldings and colts from 9:00 to 12:00 noon. Activities include best saddle horse best rider events best pony and mule classes roadster races and a band concert followed by an automobile parade and fireworks in the evening.
Marriage License for Arthur Masten and Lizzie Powers
Arthur Masten of Coatesville and Lizzie Powers of Roachdale are reported to have obtained a marriage license. The record lists both individuals as applicants for the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Masten
Coatesville
Lizzie Powers
Roachdale
Decorate Stores for Greencastle Horse Show and Coming
Town urges all merchants to decorate for Tomorrow's Greencastle Horse Show and Home Coming. Advertisers announce the Big Thomas Sale on Monday August 26th with townwide participation implied.
Automobile Collision Injures 71 Year Old Man
William Brann, 71, of Putnamville, was tipped from a large car when it struck a buggy on Sunday morning. The vehicle wheel was torn off and Brann sustained minor injuries as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brann
Putnamville
Man Injured When Buggy Struck by Auto Near Putnamville
James Brann 71 of Putnamville was thrown from his buggy after an Indianapolis car struck it on the National road about a mile west of Putnamville. He suffered a sprained ankle and knee injuries but was helped by the auto party who took him to Charley Brann’s home and later returned to arrange damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff's Siding
James Brann
Putnamville
Hill
Indianapolis
Brann
Mr. Brann
Charley Brann
Dr. Tucker
Terr Haute
Be Crown Will Be Here Tuesday
Greencastle prepares for a major event as horses arrive today for what is billed as the biggest horse show and homecoming in months. Crowds are expected to gather for the event planned to unfold Tuesday with local organizers promising a full program and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Greencastle Horse Show and Home Coming Draws Big Crowd
Promised ideal weather sparks enthusiasm as Putnam county and neighboring areas prepare for Greencastle’s horse show and homecoming. Farmers bring stock to town all day, with horses and mules stabled ready. Show program finalized by committee and eight to ten concessions approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Greencastle
Will B. Peck Buys Shipley Property on Anderson Street
Will B. Peck has purchased the Shipley property on Anderson street and plans to move in. Dawson Spurrier of Grand Rapids Michigan is visiting Dr. G. W. Bence and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will B. Peck
Shipley
Anderson Street
Dawson Spurrier
Grand Rapids, Mich
G. W. Bence
Lee Memorial Association Holds Annual Gathering
The Lee Memorial Association hosted the annual reunion of Lee’s academy alumni at Urban Park. New officers were elected led by President W. B. Millar and Vice-president Wall P. Wilson. A basket dinner stretched a long table as Mrs Lettle Lee Hurst recalled Professor Lee’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEE Memorial Association
Lee's Academy
Urban Park
Thomas Lee
W. Ba. Millar
Wall P. Wilson
S. A. Hughart
Lettle Lee Hurst
Greencastle
Ind
Professor Lee
Lee Academy
J. G. Lawin
Lee
Academy
O. L. Minter
Oakland
W. E. Millar
Charleston
A. D. Stephenson
William Allison
C. W. Kincaid
Bedford Couple Arrested in Illinois License Attempt
A Bedford colored man and a white woman were arrested after attempting to obtain a marriage license in Illinois. The incident involved a mixed-race couple from Bedford and reflects on local race relations and legal barriers to interracial marriage.
Taken In At Limedale
Frank Henderson colored of Bedford and a white girl Beasley of Mitchel were arrested at Limedale station on a complaint by Agent McCullough. They said they came from Illinois and tried to marry but could not obtain a license due to race. They were released Sunday morning with orders to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Bedford
Beasley
Mitchel
Limedale
McCullough
Illinois
Bees
Stone
Henderson
Reeves Will Probated in Circuit Court
The will of Martha E. Reeves, dated May 10, 1913, filed for probate in circuit court. It directs debts paid first, then division of the real and personal estate among seven children, with one child paid for caring for the mother in her last illness. Executors named is Lowell A. Dicks. The seven children listed include Elmer C. Reeves, Dicks, Clara Talbott, Jennie Steeles, Libbis Nevens, Lowell A. Dicks, John 8. Dicks, and Sherman E. Dicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Reeves
W. J. Ashton
T. T. Moore
Herald Want Ad Prompts Readers To Try Classifieds
A brief notice dated Monday August 25 urges readers to try a Herald want ad. The line emphasizes the practical reach of classified listings for local needs and opportunities.
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