Star exposes Indiana state institutions broken by Goodrich policy
The Indianapolis Star, a Republican voice, details a breakdown of state finances under Governor Goodrich. It argues a special legislative session is needed to fund eighteen institutions, with dire shortages in beds, bedding, furniture, and food. The article contrasts recent Republican governance with Marshall and Ralston administrations.
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Indianapolis
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Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Goodrich
Star
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State House
Goodrich-Hays
Marshall
Ralston
Republican
Budget Strains Force Rehab Plans for State Institutions
Across state institutions the cost of operations has driven a desire for a special session and new funding. Blankets near depletion and scarce maintenance revenue curb purchases and repairs, leaving facilities patched and “getting by” while superintendents warn that a major rehabilitation will be needed later at high expense.
Putnam County Highway Plans Target Worst National Road Sections
The State Highway Commission outlines immediate work on the National Road to fix its worst parts in Putnam County. New bids are set for August 4 to begin improvements.
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State Highway Commission
Road projects set to start August first in two sections
The Indiana State Highway Commission prioritizes the worst Na tional Road sections for improvement. Readvertised bids cover Mt. Meridian to Stilesville in Putnam and Hendricks counties with new estimates for brick concrete and bituminous options, and the Brazil Seelyville stretch in Clay Vigo counties.
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State Highway Commission
Mt. Meridian
Putnam County
Stilesville
Hendricks County
Brazil
Seelyville
Putnam
Hendricks
Wallonal
Clay
Vigo
Hancock County
Marion County
Nazareth Tent Meeting Promotes Christ’s Mission to Save Sinners
Evangelist Effie Moore drew a large crowd at the Nazareth tent with a stirring message on the Mission of Christ. One man prayed at the altar as Moore outlined three sinner types and urged revival through a mourner’s bench, with meetings daily at 2 30 pm and 7 45 pm.
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Mission of Christ
Effie Moore
Christ Jesus
Christ
Jesus
Chautauqua Tickets Urge Community Support
A call to action urges readers to buy Chautauqua tickets and back a worthy community case, stressing loyalty and prompt purchase to support the event and local efforts.
House Enacts Day Measure In Drinking Law Push
The House passes a day measure described as the most drastic liquor bill in history with a 3 to 1 vote. Persistent talk in cloakrooms says the president may exercise a veto.
Solons Tire of Debate on Prohibition Enforcing Bill
The House passed a strict prohibition enforcement bill by nearly three to one after hours of debate. One hundred members abstained, 287 voted for, while prohibition advocates celebrated as the measure moved toward the Senate and possible presidential action.
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Washington
House
Horticultural Society Plans Annual Picnic and Bee Keepers Meeting
The Horticultural Society of Putnam County will hold its annual picnic on Thursday July 31 at the R A Ogg orchard east of town. A business meeting at 9 30 am will feature bee specialist Yost from the State Entomologist's office speaking on bee keeping. The society invites all county bee keepers to join and form a county association. Ernest Sears sold his South Jackson street property to Wallace Dicks for 1500.
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Horticultural Society of
Putnam County
R. A. Ogg
Yost
Horticultural Society
Ernest Sears
South Jackson Street
Wallace Dicks
Mark Unmarked Civil War Graves Seek Family Help
Grand Army of the Republic urges relatives to supply full names, units, and a responsible handler to receive and place government markers for Civil War soldiers buried in Forest Hill, old cemetery, or scattered county sites.
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Forest Hill
Old Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Lack of Purpose in Life Hinders Convocation Address
Prof. L R Eckardt of DePauw University delivers opening address at a convocation now being held by the Up Worth League in Battle Ground.
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L. R. Eckardt
Depauw University
Battle Ground
Epworthians Seminar Opens at Battle Ground
Dr L R Eckardt tells Epworthians that freshmen require purpose not just schooling in a Bat tle Ground address. He stresses personal responsibility and will to win as 262 students attend with over 1 000 more expected by Thursday. Greencastle men report oil leases and a rig on site as driving to begin next week.
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DePauw University
L. R. Eckardt
Epworthians
Northwest Indiana
Battle Ground
Dr. Eckardt
Ina Plank
Greencastle
Blaine E. Kirkpatrick
Cellene Avenue
Life Workers
Frank P. Huestis
Kentucky
Hunting and Fishing Prohibited in Washington Township
A local notice states Washington Township Farmers will not allow sportsmen to hunt or fish on their lands in the southwest area. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Washington Township
Southwest
Putnam
Hunters and Fishermen Prohibited in Washington Township
Say much damage is done. Hunters and fishermen will be prohibited from hunting and fishing in Washington township. At a farmers association meeting in Reelsville it was unanimously voted to bar hunting fishing or camping on farm lands. The township will be posted and violators will be prosecuted. Almost all members were present and the measure passed without a dissenting vote. The action due to annoyance and damage caused by the activities.
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Washington Township
Farmers’ Association
Reelsville
County Alive With Blackberry Pickers
The Greencastle area is buzzing with blackberry pickers drawn by a large wild crop. Prices have fallen from two to 40 cents and 50 cents a gallon as sugar remains scarce. Pickers come from regions including Indianapolis and the crop is expected to last three to four weeks.
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Greencastle
Indianapolis
Handicap Golfers Play First Medal Event Of Season
The handicap tournament for golfers will be staged at Country Club Links next Sunday. Players will be seven handicaps in this first medal play event of the season.
Gourse in Good Shape Handicap Golf Start Soon
The first season handicap tournament for the Trereastle Golf Club members will be at the Country Club links next Sunday. A handicap committee is finalizing handicaps to be announced soon. Members must register at the Hamilton Books store or at Vie course on Sunday to play. The event uses a score play format with scores turned in after eighteen holes. The course is well prepared and sees many players each evening, promising a popular Sunday event.
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Trereastle
Country Club Links
Cus
Hamilton Boos
Vie Course
Advertised Letters List for Greencastle
The Greencastle Indiana post lists advertised letters dated July 23 1919 including Baxton Jackson Comer Guy F Cook Bess Eldridge Nina Miss Mabel E Morgan Zella Powell C W Scholars George White and Mrs Greeley. Callers should say advertised when inquiring.
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Greencastle
Ind
Baxton
Jackson
Comer
Guy F. Cook
Bess
Eldridge
Nina
Lewis
Mabel E. Morgan
Zella
Powell
C. W. Scholars
George
White
Greeley
Brown family to spend weeks in North Carolina
Dr and Mrs W W Brown and son Irving and Mrs W W Tucker left this morning for Banners Elk Wa tauga County North Carolina where they will spend several weeks Dr Tucker expected to accompany them but due to ill patients remained here to join Mrs Tucker later. The death of Jeremiah V Stewart age 69 who lived with his nephew Charley Fox near Fern occurred Tuesday night of heart disease. The body will likely be taken to Fontanet for burial. Prof J P Naylor will leave tomorrow for Little Rock Ark to visit his daughter Mrs W T Sittlington and Mr Sittlington.
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W. W. Brown
Irving
W. W. Tucker
Banners Elk
Watauga County
North Carolina
Tucker
Jeremiah V. Stewart
Charley Fox
Fern
Fontanet
J. P. Naylor
Little Rock, Ark
W. T. Sittlington
Mr. Sittlington
Pilot Refused Final Go On Fatal Goodyear Dirigible Trip
Investigators probe the Goodyear dirigible disaster that killed twelve and injured twenty eight, after pilot John A Boettner and aero expert W C Young refused to testify. Coroner uses dual juries to determine responsibility as bank interior is wrecked and crew details emerge. Wacker, the surviving mechanic, cites engine backfire as cause and says Chief Pilot Kraft refused to board for the final trip. Bank dependents receive four thousand five hundred dollars in insurance.
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Chieaegs
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
John A. Boettner
W. C. Young
Hoffman
Mechanicians
Henry Wacker
Kraft
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank
Renewed Rioting Flares Amid City Unrest
On the fourth night of disturbances in the capital, renewed rioting involved fist fights stone throwing and knife use. Authorities report a slightly quieter scene as blocks where crowds might gather closed and tensions eased.
Washington Roiled by Race Strife as 2000 Troops Deployed
Washington is under martial conditions as 2000 troops Marines and sailors join 700 police and home guards after nights of race clashes. Isaac B Halbfinger and Benjamin Belmont from the defense guard were shot. five killed and ten fatally wounded since Monday. Firearms sales halted. authorities report reduced violence and expect calm as troops maintain order.
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Washington
Althoug
Isaac B. Halbfinger
Benjamin Belmont
Defense Guard
Baker
Wilson
W. G. Hann
Camp Meade
Hogs Rally With Fresh Receipts At Indianapolis Market
Fresh hog receipts totalled 9 000 with 900 held over and 5 000 bought by local packers and 4 500 by outsiders. Prices rose 15 cents with general sales at 23.00 and some at 23.10 the high mark while cattle calves and sheep showed strength. Mrs Walter Crawford and nephew Frank Crawford depart for Washington to visit his mother.
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Indianapolis
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