Shot From Dark Strikes Interurban Passenger Car
A shadowed shot struck an inbound interurban car as it moved slowing, startling passengers on Monday evening. Glass shattered during the impact, sending frightened riders scrambling for cover.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
3
Window shattered in first violence near Indianapolis during traction strike
An early Monday incident on the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction line near Indianapolis injured no one after a window was broken and a stone fired at a motorman’s vestibule. Fourteen passengers rode on, frightened, as crews searched the area. service varied with strike pressures across lines, with most routes maintaining limited runs and some lines suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Rowly
Wom
McDonald
Carlisle
Greensburg
Indianapolis & Cincin
Seymour
Indianapolis, Columbus
Kokomo-Marion
Crawsville
Martinsville
Re Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern
Crawfords
Connersvill Sion
Indianapolis & Cinati
Central Labor Union Backs Interurban Strike and Legal Aid
The Central Labor Union voted to endorse the interurban trainmen strike and to aid strikers. It also empowered a special committee to employ two men regularly to assist the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ints
Interur
Ted
Central Labor Union meeting and local education shakeup
The Central Labor Union approved expenses for legal aid and called on the mayor to reinstate regular police on their beats after a closed meeting. The Lebanon Patriot reports Prof William LaFollette will resign from the local high school to join the University of Washington Seattle as an instructor in public speaking and debate. He leaves September 1 after a long tenure since 1894, with strong backing from DePauw University and the university president Thomas Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union Treasury
Central Labor Union
The
Lebanon
William LaFollette
University of Washington At Seattle
LaFollette
Scohol
Seattle
Thos IF. Kane
Westfield
DePauw University
Lebanor ‘High School
Motorcycle Rider Injured in Wet Greencastle Show Day
By three o clock the Greencastle horse show and homecoming hit a snag when Lee Boswell of Madison township was thrown from his motorcycle on north Jackson street. His leg was cut and bruised as his wheel slid on the wet pavement after a sudden turn to avoid a bogey. He was treated by Dr Hutcheson and later driven home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Lee Boswell
Madison Township
North Jackson Street
Hutcheson
Boswell
Lincoln
Keir William H. Seward
Alaska
Putnam County
Somerset
Mt. Pleasant
Fern Road
Larrabee
Plainfield
N. J
DePaul University
United States
Fort Sumner
Horse Show Draws Large Crowd in Town
Perfect weather and attractive features drew a large crowd to the horse show. Town decorations hung in bunting as residents enjoyed a day of events and entertainment.
Fine Display Of Horses At Greencastle Home-Coming Show
A large crowd from Putnam and nearby counties enjoyed Greencastle's Home-Coming and Horse Show under perfect weather. The town was decorated, vendors served food and drinks, and judges worked to keep the event on schedule. The crowd praised the program and many animals won ribbons while others added to the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Greencastle
Putnam County
Ader
Local horse show draws crowds and honors young riders
Judges John Cannon Reese Matson and H C Allen Jr oversaw the event as crowds gathered for the band concert parade and fireworks. Eight entries contested the suckling colt class with Andrew Black and Fred Masten earning top ribbons. Christine Ragland impressed as an 8 year old rider, winning praise for her jet black Shetland pony. Others included notable horsemen from Plainfield New Ross Roachdale and Danville passenger trains. Ernest McHaffie missed the show due to county fair races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cannon
Reese Matson
H. C. Allen, Jr
John Ader
Danville
Judg
Andrew Black
Ader
Fred Masten
Christine Ragland
Edna Loriie Hillis
Roy Hi
Ragland Girl
Roachdale
Bainbridge
Greencastle Horse Show Winners Listed
The Greencastle event announces Heavy Draft Stallion winners with first premium to Harry Higgins of Roachdale and second to W. B. Browning of Greencastle. Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding over four years lists six entries with first premium to BE BE Black. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Horse Show
Harry Higgins
Roachdale
Browning
Greencastle
Relics and Exhibits Highlight War Museum Visit
A visit to the war museum showcases many relics and articles of merit on display in a well attended exhibition. The tour includes rooms in the courthouse area and emphasizes worthwhile artifacts.
Putnam county museum opens to public with historic relics
The Putnam county museum on the fourth floor of the courthouse opened Tuesday to visitors. The exhibit features Civil War and Spanish American War items, Lincoln memorabilia, DePaul University ties, and a Vicksburg July 2 1863 newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Court House
Good Women Preserve Relics and Antique Histories
In charge, they explain the relics with pride detailing their antique histories and the stories behind them.
Houck In Office Receives Warm Welcome As New Tax Commissioner
James A. Houck of Indianapolis began his term as state tax commissioner Monday with friends visiting his office to offer congratulations. D. M. Link of Auburn served as second commissioner, while E. H. Wolcott rested on vacation at his farm. Retiring member C. C. Matson of Greencastle greeted his successor and handed over the office keys. Matson, 73, was noted in good health after a brief illness and had been the Democratic nominee for Indiana governor in 188% era coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Houck
Indianapolis
D. M. Link
Auburn
E. H. Wolcott
Wolcott
Ind
C. C. Matson
Greencastle
Matson
Indiana
Attorney Brackney Arrested After Trial Absence
Daniel C. Brackney an attorney was jailed after arrest by Crawford Crawley on a case prosecuted by Jackson Boyd over a mortgageed cow. Brackney had been freed on recognizance but failed to appear at trial, prompting arrest and a new trial date set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Brackney
Crawford Crawley
Brackney
Jackson Boyd
Boyd
Automobiles Licenses Surge Under New State Law
Secretary of State L G El lingham reports 40 000 licenses issued with about 10 000 applications pending as licenses are issued at 2000 daily. Projected annual revenue reaches about 125 000 dollars to fund road improvements. funds are split among counties by equal share and by road mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L G. Ellingham
General Assembly
Putnam County
Boone County
Depauw Board Rejects Remodel Of Heating Plant
After evaluating bids for a new heat and light plant the Depauw Board of Trustees decides that the cost of remodeling the old heating plant is too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depauw Board OF Trustees
DePauw Board Abandons New Plant for Repairs
At Indianapolis meeting of DePauw University trustees an expert will inspect the old heating plant after bids showed a new plant would cost at least 33 000. Officials prefer directing efforts toward securing a gymnasium instead of a replacement plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
DePauw University
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Knights Templar Stated Conclave Announces August 27 Meeting
Attention Sir Knights. Greencastle Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar holds a stated conclave Wednesday evening August 27 at 7 30. Business of importance. Full attendance requested. Lewis A Zaring R C James McD Hays Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Commandery No. 11
Knights Templar
Lewis A. Zaring
R. C. James
Hays
Boys Accused of Theft in Brazil
In Brazil Indiana on August 22 Charles Workman 10 and William Workman 12 were brought back from Greencastle by Chief William Brown facing theft charges for stealing two bicycles last Tuesday. They will be tried in juvenile court next Tuesday evening. The boys had left town with the Wallace and Hagenbeck circus. Russell Newgent of Indianapolis is visiting family. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamrick of Bellmore spent the day with their son A J Hamrick and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Charles
William Workman
Greencastle
William Brown
Wallace & Hagenbeck Circus
Russell Newgent
Indianapolis
Thomas Hamrick
Bellmore
A. J. Hamrick
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John Fable
Machinists Union
Frank Miller
Thomas Dunn
Thomas O'Connell
State Federation of Labor
Terre Haute
O'Connell
Central Trust CO
Arthur Stone
J. K. Davis
Tom Callahan
Paul Grimes
Ben Williams
Henry Rowan
John Keightley
L G. Wright
Interurban
Amo
Girton
Mr Black
John Vestal
James Baker
New Ross
Earl Allen
Jo. Eads
Ernest McHaffie
Ernest
Robert McHaffie
Braddock
Plymouth
Jesse M. Lee
Vicksburg
Miss
Joseph M. Donnahue
Atlanta
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Wyatt James
Houck
Col. Matson
Model Clothing & Dry Goods CO
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