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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
1
A column by Charles J. Arnold compiles humor cautionary tales and short vignettes. It scoffs at superstition and endorses Red Cross fundraising while weaving humorous street scenes and a grim murder-case anecdote from Detroit News.
Mrs. Murray Parker and her 8 year old son escaped injury when a Big Four train struck the car they rode in. Mrs. Parker grabbed the boy and leaned forward as the train sheared off the rear of the car and carried it fifty feet. Her shoulder was wrenched. the husband and boy were unhurt. The train did not stop.
Prentice Horton eight, daughter of Mrs Thalie Horton, near Lafayette Indiana, tripped and fell with a lead pencil in her chest. The pencil entered her left chest and broke off. two inches of wood remained. An operation at Home hospital left her recovering well.
Maj. Gen. Edward M. Lewis native of New Albany has announced retirement from active service ending after reaching retirement age. He led the Old Hickory Division in World War I and served in the Spanish American and Mexican wars before commanding the army in the Hawaiian Islands. He later toured Europe with Mrs. Lewis after retiring from that post.
Greencastle resident William Brothers bought the first 1928 automobile license plate in Putnam County at the Franklin Street Garage. The plate number was 453,501 and Miss Lucy Bowen, who had bought the first 1927 plate, arrived late to buy the first 1928 plate but took the fourth set. Fred Allen purchased the second license.
Relatives gathered Wednesday evening to surprise Mrs. R. E. Richards of East Franklin Street for her birthday. A long table with a bountiful feast was enjoyed by Rev. and Mrs. D. L. Vandament, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Snider, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCurry and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Snider.
A Quebec fire at St Charles Orphan Asylum kills twenty six children and one nun, with thirty three more missing. Firemen, police, and nuns heroically rescue many, but floors collapse trapping victims. The asylum housed about 500 children and 40 nuns run by the Good Shepherd Sisters.
The House voted 166 to 142 to repeal the automobile sales tax, with McLaughlin of Michigan supported by several Republicans and much of the Democratic caucus. The repeal would reduce revenue by about 33 million dollars while the inheritance tax was retained by 191 to 55 votes.
Indianapolis December 15 Orchardists are seeking state conservation department permits to kill rabbits out of season if they damage trees. George N Mannfeld says ferrets may legally be held only for rats and cannot be used to hunt rabbits. permits are also required to hold ferrets.
Indianapolis dispatch reports D C Stephenson, famed prisoner, testified before the Marion county grand jury for about four hours and then returned to Michigan City state prison. Officials describe his remarks as given freely on alleged political corruption in Indiana. In Chicago a bomb with a live fuse was found at a downtown shoe store after a sudden rainstorm. owner Michael Grossman suspects anti union motives.
Shanghai authorities say they uncovered and thwarted a communist plot to seize the city as Canton fell. Officials fear similar schemes may exist in other provinces and note the Russian consulate was informed that passports for all its members were ready.
The Senate opened an investigation into accusations by Hearst newspapers alleging the Mexican government paid a total of 1 215 000 to four United States Senators. The papers claimed secret documents from the Mexican foreign office archives supported the charge.
A 54 foot tug loaded with $15 000 worth of Christmas liquor was seized by U S coast guards after a two mile chase. One alleged rum runner was wounded or captured. Alfred Raymond 27 of Toledo was hospitalized, his brother Justine 30 was detained at Marblehead base. The liquor is believed from Canada.
Funeral services were planned for Fred J. Voltz and his two children after a fatal incident in Buffalo. The father climbed a pole to string a radio aerial and was electrocuted when his wire touched high tension lines. His 17 year old son Joseph, holding the aerial end, also died, and the mother perished while attempting to remove the husband’s body from the wire.
Hong Kong reports about 16 000 dead and wounded from Canton over three days of terror with roughly one third killed. Many injured lack medical care due to scarce hospitals and doctors.
The forecast calls for a persistent cold wave with short days and low temperatures. Sunrise at 7 00 and sunset at 4 21 frame the shorter daylight hours ahead.
D C Stephenson, once a dominant figure in Indiana politics, was brought to Indianapolis from Michigan City for a four hour session with the Marion County grand jury and prosecutors. He failed to provide incriminating evidence or reveal new political bombshells despite threats to expose scandals and contracts for political patronage.
Eight extra clerks will assist regular staff at the Greencastle Post Office for the Christmas rush starting Saturday and ending at Christmas. Tables are set in the corridor to speed package handling. DePauw students leaving Friday will boost activity with baggage and laundry bag shipping adding to post office traffic. Shipping of Christmas packages is already underway as residents heed the Shop Early appeal.
In Indianapolis December 15 Judge James A. Collins approved 3000 dollars for Emsley W. Johnson and John W. Holtzman for services from July 1 to Nov 15. It had been testified their work was valued at 100 dollars a day with a 10000 dollar minimum, but the judge ruled the public nature of the service capped fees at 3000 dollars each.
Police report youths as young as twenty running liquor operations in East Chicago. Stanley Stiglitz, 20, was jailed for running a speakeasy or sloop with alcohol cut with flavors and colors, grape wine, and a beer pump cited as evidence. Other arrests noted among young men, but none as extensive as this business.
The First Christian Church plans Christmas services next Sunday December 8 starting at 9 30 a m with Bible School. Special offerings will fund care for orphans and the elderly through America and a pageant Unto Us A Child is Born follows. An 7 30 p m Nativity pageant closes the day with choir assistance and readings.
Federal aid road projects completed in the year ending June 30 1927 added more than 8300 miles to the Federal aid highway system bringing total improved roads with Federal assistance to 64209 miles in the United States
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh arrived in Mexico City to a record crowd of cheers and viva expressions. He plans a multi hop return to the United States with possible moves to Cuba and Central America as he rests at the American embassy awaiting further routing decisions.
Miss Mary Anna Stoner daughter of Mr and Mrs Lycurgus Stoner of south Indiana street married Shafter O Braden son of Mr and Mrs John Braden Wednesday at 4 o clock in Indianapolis A ring ceremony was given by Rev M A Farr They plan a week motor trip to eastern points and will reside at Taylor Apartments Olive street after January 1 Mrs Braden a four year book keeper for Moffett and Dobbs Buick agents is a local high school graduate Braden works for High Point Oil Company
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