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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
In Indianapolis July 22 the GOP machine uses caucus leverage to push Goodrich allies and McCrayWatson forces. Tax bills, gag rules, and proposed exemptions dominate sessions, with investigations into an Indianapolis Reduction Plant tax deal and the missing Johnson bill.
The Central Community Chautauqua reports the season as highly successful with $880 in season ticket guarantees and $1,064 in sales potentially increasing. Green Castle Business Women's Organization to receive half of any over $800. Local performances drew large crowds and plans for next year are under contract with 25 guarantors.
The committee found the bill on the clerk's desk and a storm followed as administration leaders faced calls to bring it out. lawmakers opposed to special financial action for Governor Goodrich and allies expressed anger over the move.
Mrs Rebecca Wamsley aged 80 died at her son Charles Wamsley’s home in Warren township on Wednesday morning of heart trouble and general debility. She is survived by five children, two in Warren township and three in Indianapolis. The body will be moved Friday to Indianapolis for funeral services at 2 o'clock, with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Chicago July 21 The $600000000 railway wage award may be submitted to a referendum by 1800000 railroad workers without union leaders’ recommendation after the U S Railway Labor Board rejected a rehearing petition. Sixteen brotherhoods and Masters Mates and Pilots show mixed inclinations with some accepting and others deferring final say to members.
Indiana officials urge nonresident anglers to carry a valid license before fishing in northern lakes. Warden Chief Richard Lieber orders strict enforcement, demanding presentation of licenses upon request or arrest. County clerks issue resident licenses and must report monthly sales to the department.
Resorts can buy licenses in books of 50 from county clerks and sell them to guests to avoid delays. Indiana law imposes no sex distinction. women 18 or older can fish or hunt, and a wife may use her husband’s license. Children under 18 may also hunt or fish on the husband’s license.
Indiana Democrats active in the state party will attend a pre campaign advisory conference at French Lick over the weekend. The Indianapolis delegation sails at 4 30 this afternoon aboard special interurban cars hosted by Thomas Taggart. Bert New notes many invitations sent with no RSVP. Most invited Indianapolis figures expected. Vice President Marshall may be unable to attend.
Mayor Rupert Bartley traveled to Marion Ohio for a notification meeting where Senator Harding was officially informed of his selection to head the Republican National ticket. Dr and Mrs Brackney were in Indianapolis today.
Robert C. Johnson, a former second lieutenant and prisoner at Fort Benjamin Harrison, escaped the agricultural farm and was shot by a military police squad in Noblesville while attempting to flee. He died at Hamilton County Hospital after two chest wounds. Johnson had recently faced court martial for larceny and desertion and was awaiting generals decision in Chicago.
Rudolphs Swiss Entertainers plus Dr. Clare entertained Greencastle on Wednesday night with Swiss folk songs harp solos and lively comedy. Dr Clare spoke on Russia's chaos and Bolshevik rise detailing his 1918 Petograd experience and view of revolution. The Chautauqua ends with The Chimes of Normandy and organizers plan a return engagement next year.
Indiana House clears emergency legislation approving the Johnson tax levy and bond control restoration, a $2,000,000 war memorial appropriation, and a deficiency appropriation bill. House votes were 74 to 13 and 87 to 0. The measure totals about $895,000 for deficits in benevolent and correctional institutions. The Senate will consider remaining curative tax, Johnson tax, and memorial measures.
The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations reports ongoing talks with suppliers on fertilizer costs. Farmers statewide believe fall fertilizer prices are unjustifiably high and many refuse to sow wheat, threatening crop rotation. The Federation aims to help members secure price reductions to sustain farming.
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