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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1928
Page
2
Historic Greencastle newspaper the Greencastle Herald lists its lineage from 1858 and provides publishing details. It notes daily weekday publication, pricing by mail and carrier, and subscription rates for Putnam County and outside areas.
Rose Shannon a dancer at Kellys Ringside Cafe is questioned after a satchel marked Mercer National Bank is found with bundles that prove to be newspaper wads. Detectives press her for a confession as she pleads innocence amid mounting fear of prison.
In the Tenderloin district a shop on Eide Street shows a mix of junk and authentic antiques. Glass bottles glow with amber and catlike yellow, while ivories from distant places sit beside early American pewter as the scene opens.
Berkeley July 18 International News Service reports UC Berkeley biologist Samuel J. Holmes argues in Creation by Evolution that humans are close counterparts of apes in bone muscle and brain with a similar moral spectrum. He notes few essential brain differences and cites evolution shaping humanity through time. The book features symposiums from 26 scientists in England and America.
In the Putnam Circuit Court April term 1928 Central Trust Co of Greencastle Ind as administrator with will annexed presents final settlement of the Jesse M Hamrick estate The examination and action of the circuit court is set for Sept 24 1928 All heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved Dated June 30 1928 Central Trust Co Greencastle Ind Administrator James Allee Attorney July 29 16
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appoints ETHA A. DIEL as administrator of the estate of Charles M. Diel deceased. The estate is declared to be solvent. Attorney Wm. Sutherlin signs the notice dated July 13 1928 with dates July 16 23 30.
Cities nationwide respond to the Commerce Department push for more air ports and auxiliary fields. About 1,600 official fields existed last year with over 4,000 additional fields held by states and municipalities. Municipal ownership dominates, with efforts to improve fields on air mail routes and to gain inclusion in growing routes.
In London a war of words pits Running Deer of the Mohawk against White Horse Eagle of the Osage. The chiefs trade barbs over legitimacy and age, with Running Deer calling White Horse Eagle a fraud and White Horse Eagle recounting legends of his rise and titles in confrontation with a New York inquiry.
Chicago reports a distant prospect of air traffic policing as aviation plans hint at a formal air cop role. Air pilots note one square mile could hold about 1,700 planes with safe spacing. The Commerce Department issues air traveler strip maps similar to automotive guides, marking airways monuments and points of interest on air mail routes.
Lewis at his Roachdale home on Forest Home street suffered a serious fall Friday when a step ladder collapsed. He broke both bones in his left arm just above the wrist.
Lester Blue and William Herod captured first place at the Northwood golf course on Sunday to win the tournament.
A Indiana committee proposes making high school mathematics a four year study nationwide. The plan adds senior year topics like higher algebra trig calculus statistics and investment theory to serve both college bound and business oriented students. Members include Nellie Reed Paul Overman Forrest Jack Margaret Moist and others meeting during Indiana University summer session to align with national recommendations.
Laura L Daggy born December 13 1864 died July 9 1928 after brief illness at 63 years. Wife of Franklin C Daggy mother of Glenn L Daggy and Bence A Daggy. Survived by husband two sons sisters and brothers. Joined Christian Church at Manhattan forty years ago and active in Country Reading Club. Remembered for hospitality and gentle disposition.
The Daggy family thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown during Mrs. Laura L. Daggy’s illness and after her death.
Florence Vidor stars in Honeymoon Hate showing at Granada Theatre. Paramount built a waterproof Venice set at its Hollywood lot, flowing water flooding a cement tank to recreate the Venetian streets and the Hotel Daniels as the story follows an impulsive American heiress and Prince Dantarini in a clash of wills.
Ralph Forbes plays a dashing English scion in The Actress opposite Norma Shearer. Forbes, famed in London theatre, brings Pinero trained scenes to Trelawney of the Wells adaptation. The film follows a social trespass as a London youth risks family displeasure for love with an actress.
Chicago report states Dr. Justin L. Mitchell was charged with murder in infant deaths at Michigan Boulevard Sanitarium and posted 20000 bail after arraignment before Judge George Curran. A coroner's jury could not render verdict as corpus delicti was not presented. Mrs. Marie Fenton, owner, released on promise to testify.
Air mail planes now fly about 23 000 miles daily on 21 routes with three tons of mail per day and use 60 260 gallons of gasoline and 3 330 gallons of oil. Tests show average consumption of 0.262 gallons of gas and 0.014 gallons of oil per mile.
Guy Cole, a Hartford City resident and father of five, was fined $25 and sentenced to six months in the penal farm after pleading guilty in City court to peeping into windows. The case highlights local crime and judicial response in the Indiana town.
Congress man Henry R. Rathbone of Kenilworth Illinois died in Presbyterian Hospital after an operation. The longtime candidate for re election had been ill for two years and appeared to recover before a breathing difficulty caused his death. He was known as a Lincoln scholar and his parents witnessed Lincoln’s assassination in Ford’s Theatre.
Howard Denny owned racing car entered in Crawfordsville events with driver Jack Moore of Terre Haute. The car did not win money in a field of nineteen cars. Charles Bayne of Ellsworth NL won the 15 mile race.
The Treasury invites holders of Third Liberty Loan Bonds to exchange for new 3 percent bonds maturing in 12 to 15 years. Interest begins July 16, 1928 and surrendered bonds accrue interest to September 15, 1928. Holders should consult banks for full details. Third Liberty Loan Bonds cease bearing interest on September 15, 1928.
Walter E. Price of South Bend Indiana testifies that Konjola alleviated his stomach disorder and related symptoms after taking the product. He claims the first dose eliminated poisons and ended dizziness and indigestion, with his stomach functioning well thereafter. The remedy is sold in Greencastle at Owl Drug Store and by leading local druggists.
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