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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
1
Director of the State Highway Commission will receive bids for building 8.12 miles of road in Putnam and Hendricks counties on Tuesday, July 15.
On Tuesday July 15 the Indiana state highway commission invites bids to construct 8.12 miles of permanent National Road in Putnam and Hendricks counties. Bids due at the state house in Indianapolis for three roadway types: plain concrete monolithic brick and bituminous concrete as part of the state highway system.
The Women’s Franchise League of Indiana plans a July 8 meeting at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. Richmond suffrage events honor the Susan B. Anthony amendment with speakers Rev. Wilfred Jessup and Dudley Foulke, a pioneer Indiana suffragist. League leaders organize publicity and endorsements while fundraising proceeds to support the national ratification campaign. Indiana legislators expect ratification by unanimous vote as parties align with suffrage support.
The Herald will not publish on Friday July 4 and the office will be closed all day to allow employees to enjoy the holiday.
Iva Mare Titus 19 of Russellville daughter of Cyrus Titus and Franke ington Allen 24 of Parke County son of John Henry sen seek marriage license. Titus is a farmer.
Indianapolis July 3 The governor aims to fix missteps of last winter and ratify the suffrage amendment in a September special session costing at least twenty four thousand dollars, with critics alleging waste and political maneuvering by Republicans. A prior pledge of the “best legislature in fifty years” is cited as irony amid deficits at state institutions and calls for reforms to the county unit road and tax laws.
A political maneuver in Indiana detached Summer Problems coupons yielding about 8800 dollars. The arrangement is deemed unique in state history. Questions arise about who supplied the 4000 dollars as officials doubt the governor financed the full amount himself.
Lincoln Braden of Carbon advertises a mail order lamb business to reduce costs and profit from surplus stock. He describes fattening methods, slaughtering and packing practices, and home delivery by auto stage. The piece notes his limited scale and potential demand in isolated areas. It also mentions land purchases by Walter Garner and Chester Garner in North Putnam County and nearby farms.
The army prohibits American soldiers from marrying German nationals until peace ratification is completed, enforcing a wait on nuptials between soldiers and German brides amid postwar arrangements.
Coblenz July 3 American army rule bans marriages between soldiers and German women until the peace treaty is ratified by the U S and Germany. The judge advocate's department holds such marriages illegal as the U S is technically still at war with Germany. Violations may be prosecuted as communicating with the enemy or disregarding fraternization rules. Headquarters warns no revocation of the fraternization rules and orders wide publicity.
There will be no break in the heat over the central states before Saturday and no definite relief expected then, says J H Armington of the U S Weather Bureau. A high of 94 degrees, the year’s mark, was set at 4 p m Wednesday and with clear skies more heat is anticipated today.
The trial of William Arnold of this city, charged with assault and battery by Elijah Arnold, a prominent Putnam County farmer, is being held this afternoon in the fire engine house courtroom.
Washington reports show Will Hays and Senator Lodge pressuring Republicans to oppose League amendments. Senator McCumber shifts after Hays’ arrival, possibly backing mild changes. Senator McNary remains noncommittal but signals support for League supporters as leadership efforts continue.
The article portrays a shifting Republican stance on the League, with leaders split between partial sympathy and full opposition. It notes promises to repeal the luxury tax lag behind, cites Hays’ drive for governor, Bush and Heaton as candidates, and hints at a coming revolt within the party as Penrose is linked to reform talk amid Pennsylvanian expenditures and perceived graft.
Arrangements through John Huffner of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company allow a westbound 6 38 p m interurban to stop at Stop 34 if more than ten attend the bathing beach. Passengers must notify Ralph Confer train dispatcher to hold the eastbound Brazil to Greencastle car arriving 7 45 p m so it reaches Stop 34 by 8 15 p m. The plan lets businessmen swim and spend about an hour in the water, effective tonight if over ten sign up. inform Mr Confer to hold the 7 45 p m return.
Mr. Frank Clayton Allen of Parke county Indiana and Miss Iva Mae Titus of Russellville Indiana were married at the Christian parsonage by Levi Marshall at 11 30 a m on Thursday July 3 The couple will reside on Mr. Allen's farm in Parke county.
Air Ministry estimates that the great dirigible will reach St Johns Newfoundland Friday morning as it traverses the mid Atlantic region.
London reports the B-34 continues westward across the Atlantic with position at 52 50 N 34 W. Steamer reports indicate good progress and expected landing on Long Island tomorrow. The R-34 is due to reach St Johns Newfoundland and Hazelhurst Field early Saturday. The Renown notes steady barometer light NW wind clear sky and smooth sea.
Nine states have ratified the federal amendment with no refusals, including Massachusetts Michigan Illinois Pennsylvania Wisconsin Ohio Texas New York and Kansas. Special sessions are set or planned in several states to address ratification while Betsy Edwards of Shelbyville Indiana showcases political skill before Massachusetts lawmakers aiding the cause.
The high school summer picture show begins at 8 o'clock in the auditorium with Superintendent E C Dodson in charge. A strong film program is promised though there were delays from parts misplaced during overhaul in Chicago. If approved by townspeople three shows a week with Saturday matinees may be added.
John T. Vansant and wife transfer two lots in Greencastle township to Baldwin Sue for one dollar.
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