DePauw French Instructor Publishes New Textbook
Dwight I. Chapman, DePauw French instructor, authored Advance French Composition and Review Grammar with Joseph M. Brown of Western Reserve University. The Century Co. publishes it. Chapman and Menut of Syracuse University also issued an edition of Jules Romains plays titled Knock, printed by Century Co.
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Dwight I. Chapman
DePauw
Joseph M. Brown
Western Reserve University
The
Century Co
Mr. Chapman
Menut
Syracuse University
Jules Romains
Beta Theta Pi Plans New Fraternity House at DePauw
DePauw students of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity incorporated the Delta Chapter Association in Indianapolis on January 13 to pave the way for a modern fraternity house. Warren D. Oakes of Indianapolis led the organizers as they formalized the move despite the Friday the 13th superstition.
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Beta Theta PI
Idnianapolis
DePauw
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Delta Chapter Association
Beta’ Theta Pi
Warren D. Oakes
Indianapolis
Dick Duncan Arrested on Liquor Charge in Putnam Court
Richard Dick Duncan pleaded guilty to selling liquor and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 60 days in the Indiana State Farm by Judge James P. Hughes in the Putnam Circuit Court. An affidavit alleged a man reported the disposition of liquor as Duncan left his home.
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Richard
Dick"’’ Duncan
Indiana State Farm
James P. Hughes
Putnam
Duncan
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Hammond after long illness
Mrs Elizabeth Bridges Hammond wife of Isaac Hammond of 414 South Indiana Street died Friday near 11 o clock after months of illness. Survived by husband two children Mrs William Quay of Tiffin Ohio and Orman E Hammond Greencastle. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at home with Dr C Howard Taylor and Rev Victor L Raphael officiating. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Born and raised in Fincastle she lived in Greencastle and was DePauw Class of 1891 member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
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Elizabeth Bridges Hammond
Isaac Hammond
Indiana Street
William Quay
Tiffin
Ohio
Orman E. Hammond
C. Howard Taylor
Victor L. Raphael
Forest Hill Cemetery
Hammond
Fincastle
Greencastle
DePauw University
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray Put to Death in Sing Sing
Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray died in the Sing Sing execution under motorcycle guard. A post mortem found both were normal. Ruth’s family objected to any surgical incision and both burials were planned in Woodlawn and Orange cemeteries respectively.
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Ossining
N. Y
INS
Ruth Brown Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Sing Sing Prison
Snyder
Josephine Brown
Lewis F. Lawes
Lawes
Albert Ottinger
Ruth Snyder's Execution at Sing Sing Described
International News Service reports the January day at Sing Sing as Ruth Snyder faces the electric chair. The sounds of the execution are vivid a lever is lowered a sinister whine and crackling spark accompany the moment. The silence that follows dominates the scene and lingers.
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James L. Kilgallen
Death in the chair Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray die in Sing Sing
Ruth Snyder undergoes three shocks in the electric chair and is pronounced dead at 11 09 P M after the sash weight murder of Albert Snyder. Henry Judd Gray follows, receiving a second execution after a final prayerful vigil. Both condemned figures face the chamber with resolve as witnesses and officials observe the proceedings in stark detail.
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Tommy” Snyder
Father
Jesus
Henry Judd Gray
Ruth
Judd
Kipling
Albert Snyder
Lillian Hickey
Mary Many
John McCaffrey
Mrs. Hickey
Robert Elliott
Lewis E. Lawes
Elliott
Peterson
Gray
Eliott
Righ
John Kerney
Doctor Declares Man Dead After Brief Examination
A doctor, Dr. Sweet Genator David T Walsh of Massachusetts, stepped to the chair and, after a brief examination with a stethoscope, announced that the man was dead. The proclamation came at 11:19 P. M.
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William Gibbs McAdoo
Sweet
David T Walsh
Mass
Mary Riley Leads State 4 H Club Honors at Purdue
Mary Riley won top Clothing I award at the Indiana state 4 H club judging held at Purdue University. Charlotte Etter earned the Award of Merit in Baking I and Anthus Hunter placed third in Baking II. all three Greencastle girls belong to the local 4 H club and attend area schools.
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Purdue Universty
Greencastle
Mary Riley
Charlotte Etter
Anthus Hunter
Mary
Charlotte
Anthus
Indiana
Hazel Arbuckle
Marriage License for Love and Hawkins in Terre Haute
Benjamin B. Love age 38 sales manager and Jennie M. Hawkins age 29 housekeeper both of Terre Haute obtained a marriage license. They are listed with occupations and hometown, indicating formalization of marriage procedures in the local registry.
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Benjamin B. Love
Jennie M. Hawkins
Terre Haute
Woman seeks $2100 from uncle's estate in Putnam Court
In Putnam Circuit court a claim transferred to the trial docket, Mrs. Lulu Wilson of Madison township asks $2100 from the estate of her deceased uncle Henry Carpenter for alleged services. Fred V. Thomas represents the plaintiff.
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Putnam Circuit
Lulu Wilson
Madison Township
Henry Carpenter
Fred V. Thomas
Bertha Foster Sues for Absolute Divorce
Bertha Foster colored files for divorce from Harry Foster in Putnam Circuit Court. Married July 8 1918 and separated January 12 1928 after cruel treatment and failure to support. She states he is employed at Indiana State Farm on parole for liquor violations and associates with immoral women. She seeks costs and relief with attorney Charles McGaughey of Greencastle.
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Bertha Foster
Harry Foster
Putnam
Indiana State Farm
Foster
Greencastle
Charles McGaughey
Reed platform for Democrats is endorsed
Democratic leaders in Congress back James Reed of Missouri as he urges a platform focusing on corruption and popular liberties. Reed warns against making prohibition and world affairs top issues and predicts an overwhelming election win for stressing honesty in government and punishment of malefactors.
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William K. Hutchinson
N.S
Washington
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
James A. Reed
Reed
World Court
League of Nations
Congress
al. Smith
New York
Democratic Party Leaders Laud Reed Platform Unity
La Smith denounces prohibition policy but urges honest ballots and equal opportunity. Senators Heflin Caraway Dill praise Senator Reed for uniting on a strong platform to drive corruption and privilege from government.
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la Smith
Democratic Party
Heflin
Ala
Smith
Reed
Caraway
Ark
Dill
Wash
McCabe to Act as Judge in Jackson Trial
Charles M. McCabe a Crawfordsville attorney qualified as special judge to try Governor Ed Jackson Robert Marsh and George W Coffin on bribery charges. He accepted to serve assuming a Feb 7 trial date and will confer with Judge James A. Collins in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
INS
F. Jackson
Robert Marsh
George W. Coffin
Charles M. McCabe
Crawfordsville
Ed, Jackson
Robert I. Marsh
George W Coffin
McCabe
Collins
Oscar Montgomery
Seymour
Thomas E. Davidson
Greencastle Hosts Regional And Sectional Basketball Tours
Greencastle will host both sectional and regional basketball tournaments as the Indiana high school organizers confirm centers. Sectionals begin March 2 and 3 with 64 sectional and 16 regional events planned across ten Putnam County teams and clubs from Clinton Veedersburg Crawfordsville. The state finals run March 16 and 17 in Indianapolis.
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Greencastle
A. L. Trester
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Indianapolis
Trester
Putnam County
Clinton
Veedersburg
Crawfordsville
Bainbridge
Anderson Rugburn
Bloomington
Columbus
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Frankfort
Gary
Logansport
Marion
Mishawaka
Muncie
New Albany
Rushville
Vincennes
Purdue Armory Fire Causes Heavy Damage in Lafayette
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed Purdue university drill hall in the armory at Purdue, Lafayette. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage to the building and equipment, with the roof nearly ruined.
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Lafayette Ind
Purdue University
Fire Destroys Building After Suspected Paint Room Blaze
Flames believed to have begun from spontaneous combustion in the paint room at the north end of the building, leading to extensive destruction. Fire crews fought the blaze as damage mounted and authorities investigated the cause.
Juniors Win At Washington 34 20
Greencastle Juniors posted a 34 to 20 victory over Washington High School Friday night in Indianapolis. With five minutes left they scored five field goals to seal a 34 20 margin as the first half ended 14 10.
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Washington High School
Indianapolis
Greencastle Boys
Brazil
Washington High
Weatherford
Hawkins
Barr
Blankenship
Carnegie
Davies
Thomas
Hughes
Greencastle
H. Stone
D. Stone
Butler
Seeheee
Harris
Gosseeessvererers
Ees Hughes
Washington
Dorsett
Nicheloff
Blackwell
Richwein
Ba Oxley
Clinton Downs Tiger Cubs by 30 to 21 on Clinton floor
Clinton high school defeated Greencastle Tigers 30 to 21 on their home court to stretch their winning streak to nine. The Kelly five built an early lead, then held off Greencastle’s rally as Clinton relied on long range shooting and solid defense. Lear exited with four fouls, altering the Tigers' rhythm.
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Tiger Cubs
Greencastle High School
Clinton
Kelly-five
Cubs
Bausman Boys
Greencastle
Tiger Cub
Lear
Kelly
Shannon
Masten
Cogan
Clinton Gym Crowd Fades in Narrow Game Defeat
Greencastle and Clinton clashed in a tight basketball matchup. Greencastle led by Longden and Rae while Clinton relied on Marsh Shannon and Cogan to stay in striking distance. The packed Greencastle gym saw a close finish as fans voiced disappointment at the final whistle.
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Summa Greencastle
Longden
Mobster
Bor Rae Ereves
Shannon
Foncannon
A Cogan, & Oseseses
Oethisases
Antonini
Automobile thefts reported to secretary of state in 1927
Secretary of State Frederick Schortmeier announced that 419 automobile thefts were reported in 1927 with 619 recovered. He noted 3,223 state police arrests and warnings issued, compared with 27 percent rested in 1926 and 17,445 warnings.
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Indianapolis
Jay
Tyuana
Frederick
Schortmeier
Schortemeier
Roachdale Residents Attend Purdue Short Course and Local Events
Roachdale residents joined the Purdue Short Course as several locals visited Danville and Greencastle. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Denny were business visitors in Danville while Mrs. A. C. Lockridge called on her daughter Cook. A large group attended the funeral of Miss Nannie Britton at her aunt Mrs. Smith's home. Judson Linley’s health has declined, and Donald Hyten attended a funeral in Milligan. Local families C. C. Gillen and Rachel Giller Greencastle, and Omer Britton with Indianapolis visitors accompanied funeral contingents.
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Purdue Teversity
C. C. Gillen
Rachel Giller Greencastle
Nannie Britton
Mrs. Smith
A. C. Lockridge
Danville
Ross Young Ys
Young
Omer Britton
J Edwards
Lee Akers
Clayton
Indianapolis
Judson Linley
Donald Hyten
Walter Grimes
Milligan
Wabash Valley Electric Hosts Greencastle Visitors
Clinton hosts Wabash Valley Electric workers after a Greencastle game. The Greencastle team visited the local office before the game and attendees enjoyed coffee and milk and a pleasant social. Attendees included Joe Bamberger Theodore Watson Albert Temper James Robert Ziegleman and Mrs Omar Sellars etc.
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Wabash Valley Electric Force
Clinton
Wabash Valley Electric
Greencastle
Joe Bamberger
Theodore Watson
Albert Temper
Jms
Robert Zieglemat
Omar Sellars
Paul Hunt
John
Margaret
Jeona
Alpha
Louise Boson
Wabash Valley
Ton
Small Girl Injured by Electric Washing Machine
A three year old daughter of Mrs. Ray Ensor of West Franklin was injured when her right hand was caught in an electric washing machine. The hand was crushed and the flesh injured up to the elbow. Dr. W. W. Tucker and McGaughey attended, and she was taken to the County Hospital. Condition reported as resting and expected to heal without further complications.
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Ray Ensor
West Franklins
Ensor
W. W. Tucker
McGaughey
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Mrs. Snyder and
Ruth Snyder
Judd Gray
George Ogle
Brooklyn
Ogle
Mrs. Snyder
C. C. Sweet
Chamber of Death
Anthony Peterson
M'Cabe
Jackson
Purdue Armory
Clinton Downs
Brown
Stump
Oppe
Aren Ary
Coga
Jsp
Greencastle Nowers
Harg Jon
Roachdale News
Ed Denny
Caugh
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