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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
1
A passenger train collided with a car at Stop 23 this morning in Coatesville. Conductor Bessie was injured and remains trapped in wreckage.
A fog related interurban crash near Stop 23 injured Terre Haute conductor Bessie and damaged passenger train No. 10. Freight car No. 152 derailed but traffic resumed after passengers were transferred. the motorman and other crew remained uninjured.
Wabash college baseball team of 1915 plans four games against the Indianapolis Federal League squad. Manager Eller announced two home dates at Crawfordsville on April 1 and 5 and two away dates in Indianapolis on April 2 and 8. The Presbyterians add Illinois and Purdue to the schedule following the conference ruling on freshmen eligibility versus Big Eight teams.
Woodrow Wilson plans a visit to Indianapolis on Friday January 8 to deliver an address in Tomlinson Hall drawing national comment on his administration. Local officials expect a notable reception and widespread attention from observers.
A report notes the President will speak in Indianapolis about his administration and oppose senatorial courtesy. He plans to discuss the war, defend his policies, and challenge Senate etiquette, with Col. Dick Miller hosting and a luncheon at Senator Kern's home before Tomlinson Hall.
The article invites the public to a Tomlinson hall meeting with the President, promising open access, no red tickets, and welcome to all political persuasions. It notes either Governor Ralston or Senator Kern will preside and urges citizens to attend to hear the President.
Washington report shows Indiana has at least forty three millionaires based on sworn income tax returns. The figures indicate households with annual incomes of $50,000 or more, though no one reported over $250,000 and only one person in Terre Haute district earned $200,000 to $250,000.
Boosters expect a big turnout as high schools from the county 10 contest gather at McKean Athletic Field for a track meet with a large entry list and strong drawing power for the town.
Greencastle will host a Putnam County track and field meet in spring with funds from the newly formed Boosters Club to buy medals for winners. High school officials and Boosters executive board expect broad student participation and strong attendance at McKeen athletic field.
Many prize winning fowls from last year's exhibit are entered in the annual poultry show on the West Side of Square this week. A better show than usual is assured.
Businessmen belonging to the booster club will consider advisability of conducting contests at a meeting to be held in council chamber at fire department building Wednesday night.
The Putnam County Fanciers Association hosts a poultry show with many local exhibitors entering Rhode Island Reds White Leghorns Barred Rocks and Patridge Rocks. Entries close at 7 o clock this evening with judging by Ben S Myers and opening Wednesday morning. A council meeting Wednesday discusses drawing contests to back Boosters Club plans requiring business involvement.
Members of the club women organized to aid the town’s poor report on winter relief conditions at a city library meeting. They plan to continue distributing food clothing and fuel and to attend the sick with the help of cooperating locals to alleviate hardship for nearly destitute families this winter.
The Grand Jury met today to investigate the Christmas Eve killing of James Sims in south Green Castle. Clem McCammack, jailed, admits shooting his victim and claims self defense. Several party attendees testified, while Joe Bawer was in Indianapolis on business.
The plan would pay prizes from a fund built from merchant ticket sales. It has been tried elsewhere and is said to attract large crowds to town.
Union prayer services will be held at Harry M Randall's on Wednesday at 7 p.m. All churchgoers are urged to attend and those unused to such services are warmly invited.
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