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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
1
Assembly member Wimmer votes against government control of the coal situation. House rejects a resolution to place coal oversight with the government, maintaining private or non-government management.
Lawmakers fail to pass bills aimed at lowering coal prices as Senate defeats a key section giving a Coal Commission power to take over mines. House rejects Washington takeover, influenced by fears of government control affecting elections. Crisis grows as mine costs stay high and coal shortages loom.
Belfast July 23 Soldiers used machine guns against rioters and Sinn Fein snipers in Falls road and citywide clashes. Wounded pass the 100 mark with 30 arrests. three Unionists killed and another blown apart by shell fire. Ten people died in total during the night’s hostilities as military posted at danger spots. Next Sunday Locust street M. E. church plans Family Day with a union service and an emphasis on full attendance. Mr and Mrs A H Manual head to Sullivan County to tend farming interests and will return before Sunday.
The funeral for 75 year old Mrs Belle Davis occurred at Brick Chapel church Thursday at 11 am with Rev D Dodd leading services. Burial followed in Brick Chapel cemetery. She lived in Thorntown the last 28 years and is survived by two brothers C K Priest Nelson C Priest of Bainbridge and sister Mrs Mary Stevenson of Champaign Illinois. She was aunt to County Assessor Paul Priest.
The Greencastle group at Bay View will grow this week with arrivals from Bay View hibstues. By week’s end, Mr. and Mrs. John Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Overstreet, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith plan to depart for the northern paradise of fish and coal porches.
Elijah Grantham, ill at his North Jackson street residence, remains in serious condition as he receives care at home.
No issue with motor noise as reform laws lag, critics cite unnecessary horn use exhaust and motorcycle noise. European cities impose fines, and public pressure could drive city ordinances to curb disturbances.
The Chicago Tribune notes a single rare perwak feather ornament on the Prince of Wales crown appears with a gold head. It is valued at $60,000 and reputedly unique. A long hunt for the feather claimed over a dozen lives as hunters faced dense jungles and tiger lairs in pursuit of the rare trophy.
The three act light opera Chimes of Normandy closed Greencastle Chautauqua with an elaborate production. Arthur Wooley as the ill tempered bailiff drew loud laughter. The troupe received high praise for acting and the event drew a large audience.
The secretary of the Rector Scholarship Fund Prof Longdon reports seventy eight scholarships for new students entering DePauw next fall have been granted. Combined with Rector scholars already on the basis last fall, about 125 young men will study at DePauw next year thanks to the Rector fund, benefiting Greencastle and the university community.
July 25 Indianapolis reports a high stakes battle in a Republican led special assembly as Watson Goodrich McCray allies push a tax plan. The Tuthill bill seeks to legalize state tax board increases and the Kiper substitute claims farmer backing, with both sides citing diverging views to win fall votes. Experts note near identical impact despite claims of differences.
About 20,000 idle workers in southern Illinois coal mines amid an unauthorized day laborer strike that began Wednesday. Strikers claim 29,000 workers joined, with drivers, pump men and lumbermen walking out, suspending operations as unions seek wage hikes from five to seven and a half dollars daily. More than a dozen mining centers reported affected. Bethany Park Epworth League Institute and Bloomington League convention begin next Monday.
Critics charge the Johnson House bill broadens state board powers and allows appeals by fifteen taxpayers to the state board, risking repudiation of the Republican platform. They warn it shields bonds for disposal plants and may shield Indianapolis plant costs, implicating Governor Goodrich and others in a major local government finance controversy.
Judge Hugh es sentences Lewis Fisher aged 25 and Fred Eaton aged 23 to the Reformatory at Jeffersonville after their escape from the Penal Farm. Deputy Fred Lancaster and Ed Hibbitt accompanied the transfer to the prison.
Hog receipts total 7 000 with price recovery of 500. The market opened with general sales around 16.75 dollars, some at 16.15. Top price 16.00, heavies down to 15.75, pigs at 16.50. Local buyers bought 3 500 head, outsiders between 4 000 and 5 000. Cattle steady calves 50c higher and sheep steady.
The Presbyterian church Women's circle plans a market on the first Saturday of each month for the coming year at the Gas office. Dr. W. M. McGaughey was in Indianapolis today. Prof. F. C. Tilden to speak at First Baptist Church Terre Haute next Sunday with morning and evening sessions.
Putnam County and Indiana teachers face large pay hikes as the House passes a bill fixing minimum salaries at 800 dollars. The change risks longer terms or higher taxes, with county officials estimating about 30 thousand dollars extra needed in Putnam County for the school fund. Uncertainty remains over tax validations and collections.
A Brazil delegation attended the community Chautauqua last night marking their second visit and praise for the program. They invite Greencastle residents to attend Brazil’s eight day event staged under a mammoth tent from August 1 to 18.
The State Industrial Board awarded Mrs. Charles Estes 11.55 weekly for 300 weeks plus 100 funeral expenses for her husband Charles Estes who died from blood poisoning after an injury at the American Zinc Products Co. plant. The award covers February 25 last to today with lump sum payment for that period and future periodic payments.
Wheat threshing runs full blast with good yields and top quality. Charles Broad street sold No. 1 grade wheat for 2.51 dollars at the local market, marking a strong improvement over last year. The obituary note mentions Mrs. Meyers in critical condition at home with her daughter.
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