Prohibition in Georgia and a District of Economic Reform
A Virginia to Georgia shift shows lawmakers enforcing temperance norms while reporting broader efficiency gains. Georgia bans intoxicated members from the House as a new rule, while New Haven rail officials claim profits rose despite revenue declines, crediting efficient management and cost cuts as the path to future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Georgia House of Representatives
New Haven Railroad
Elliott
Mr Gotham Follows Goldbrick Scam Westward
Jeremiah Donovan of 29 Broadway chased a Chicago gilded fraud. He paid travel, a $650 tie pin and about $200 in valuables to secure a half interest in a New York bar, only to lose money as the con shifted from New York to Chicago. The ruse centered on a refined fake gold brick scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
Jeremiah Donovan
Broadway
Standard Oil Co
Fair City
Lake Michigan
Donovan
Chicago
The Shift of Centre and Bogus Fathers on Sheridan Road
The piece notes Sheridan Road replacing Fifth Avenue as a home site for fake wealth fathers. Chicago police find the brick-seller cheap for letting Mr Donovan off. It hints New York’s days waning with a sardonic tone.
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Sheridan Road
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Donovan
New York
Lawful Submarine Warfare and Armenian Sinking
The piece argues American reaction to the Armenian sinking shows fair handling of submarine warfare. It contends the ship carried contraband, was warned, and the crew fled before torpedoes. Responsibility lies with Britain for signaling and the captain’s choices, urging Britain and Germany to seek lawful understanding.
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Germany
United States
Lusitania
Falaba
Wilson
Amenian
Great Britain
England
Chamberlain's Tablets Helped a Weak Stomach
William Sharp of West Webster New York describes severe stomach weakness including dizziness and inability to eat. After a few weeks of Chamberlain's Tablets he reports complete relief and restored function. The advertisement touts Chamberlain's ability to strengthen and invigorate the stomach and urges readers to try them.
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Chamberlain
William Sharp
West Webster
N. Y
Freckles Cure Promises Clear Complexion
An ad touts ethine double strength for freckles promising removal with nightly applications. It guarantees money back if no improvement and notes most cases need no more than an ounce for a clear complexion.
Indiana Judges Sidelined as Venue Fight Plays Out
In Indianapolis a stormy criminal court session tests the state’s venue process for election cases. Prosecutor Rucker and defense attorney Miller clash over selecting five judges from a list, with McCullough among the named. The judge who will try the case is to be chosen Thursday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Criminal Court
W. Collins
Charles W. Miller
Indiana
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Rucker
Collins
James M. Ogden
John W. Kealing
Charles S. Wiltse
Fremont Alford
James E. McCullough
Michael A. Ryan
Michael Ford
Ryan
Ant
Spaan
Ralston
O'Conner Grand Jury
Muscular Rheumatism Ad Helps Neck and Shoulder Pain
Mrs. Conrad Oliver of Little Falls New York reports her husband suffered sudden neck stiffness and lamelessness from a sprain. After applying Chamberlains Ointment a few times the pain and stiffness disappeared. Obtainable everywhere adv.
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Conrad Oliver
Little Falls
N. Y
Adv
Petition to Improve Highway in Greencastle Township
Auditor of Putnam County Indiana notes a petition by Ford Lucas and others requesting highway improvements in Greencastle Township. Hearing set before county Board of Commissioners on August 2 1915. The route starts 375 feet west of Section 20 and runs through Greencastle city joining existing gravel and macadam roads with crushed stone paving requested.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Ford Lucas
Greencastle Township
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Iss
Freeholders
Section 20
Township
Greencastle
Hanna Street
Walnut Street
Said City
Vine Street
Washington Street
Indianapolis and
Terre Haute
Public works petition seeks street widenings in Putnam County
A 1915 petition requests paving and widening of several streets in Green Township and along Walnut and Washington streets, with 4 to 29 foot width expansions from curb to curb. The plan includes an election to authorize the improvements and lists numerous signatories led by county officials.
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Washington Street
Creene Township
Ford Lucas
J. F. Cooper
He Hoffman
J. D. Torr
C. W. Hoffman
W. M. Luthe
Theodore Crawley
W. Bo Peck
Arnold
John C. Browning
Smith
O. S. Reeves
Chas. P. Bostreet
M. P. Coffman
J. H. P. George Conklin
H. L. Jackson
Hedy
Lee Wells
J. L. Gallion
G T. Browning
E. R. Bartley
A. T. Riley
Daj Misner
J. G. Hillis
Dock Hurst
Pyrest Hughes
Frampton Rockhill
J. H. Hurst
Wm. P. Pettyjoln
J. W Shaver
W. C. Glasscock
Josiah Ganner
W. A. Kreigh
W. A. Cooper
Dalby
John Friend
Emmett
J. B. Hammon
H. H. Runyan
Joe M. Allen
Fran Allen
W. F. Hamm
G. W. Gardner
W. H. Detro
C. L. Airhart
Putnam County
Posten
Notice of Administration for Edith Stroube Marsh Estate
Albert L. Marsh appointed administrator by the Putnam County Circuit Court to manage the estate of Edith Stroube Marsh deceased. The noticedated July 14 1b indicates the estate is unsettled and under probate. W. M. Sutherlin attorney filed in weekly publication on July 16th.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Edith Stroube Marsh
Albert L. Marsh
Westbound. A.M. Schedule Fragment Notes
Westbound times listed as 6:15 AM and 7:61, 8:38, 9:51, 10:38, 11:61 with a lane indicator L. The fragment appears to record departure times or timetable notes for westbound travel.
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A.M
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Herald
Charles J. Arnold
South Jackson Street
Telephone
Long Island
MR. Gotham
Walter White
Reemncastle
William BH. Johinson
Jefferson Cuty
W. Main Street
Mr. Farmer and
Greencastle Herald
W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Willis S. Thompson
W. M. Sutherlin
Atty
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
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