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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
Funeral services for the late Chautauqua promoter and financier were held today at 2 30 PM in the Presbyterian church with many attending. Burial followed at Forest Hill.
The funeral for S Eugene Whiteside who died of typhoid in St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis was held at the Presbyterian church in Greencastle with Rev Victor Raphael and Rev Blaine Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included A G Brown Edward Black C C Huestis Major Allen Moore Denton Crowns Perry Freeman Harry Schlosser and Alan Denton. The First National Bank closed all day in his honor.
Indianapolis hog prices rebound from Wednesday loss with most sales at 23.00 and top at 23.10 as 4700 hogs bought by local packers and 2500 by outside buyers. Cattle, sheep, calves markets show strength in receipts segment.
Miss Irene Selby hosted a Wednesday afternoon sewing party at her South College avenue summer home in honor of guest Miss Margaret Green of Hammond Louisiana. Green, a 1917 DePauw University graduate, attended along with an assembled group including Miss Ruth Post and many neighbors and friends.
State Board of Accounts rules that Howard Harris is not entitled to the same sheriff fees as other counties. The ruling touches on handling of State Farm prisoners and raises questions in Putnam County framed by the board’s decision.
Putnam county sheriff Howard Harris contests a 5 cent per mile state rule, seeking mileage for transporting state farm prisoners to Jeffersonville and to the reformatory. The state board of accounts allows only actual expenses, while the attorney general and auditor differ. a ruling cites the 1919 act. Mrs. T. D. Logan visits Madison residents discussing family ties.
G O P leaders press the party chairman to decline nomination while some supporters insist he could aid the party more if kept from the ballot. The effort signals a tense move within the party as tensions over succession and strategy emerge.
Rumors swirl among Indiana Republicans that Will H. Hays may withdraw from consideration for Governor as he prepares to speak to editors at Magnesia Springs Franklin County. Some say no announcement is planned while others expect a decisive candidacy. associates would be surprised either way.
Real estate transfers list Silas W Monday conveying Marion land to Charner P Buis Jr for 900 dollars Andrew B Hanna selling a Greencastle lot for 3000 dollars Sarah E Hillis transferring a Greencastle lot to Phillip Danbury and wife for 2000 dollars
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced a plan under Secretary Glass to issue five month indebtedness certificates bearing 4 percent interest. The first issue on August 1 totals 500 million dollars with a six percent minimum bank participation, while later issues aim at 3.5 billion dollars. The program includes Victory Loan certificates as payment options and expects banks to hold at least 1.6 percent of gross resources in each issue, tapering to 8 percent later in the year.
Word reaches that Mrs. Alice Wright, recently operated on at St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, shows improved condition this morning. George McHaffie of Stilesville is in Greencastle on business. Miss Lucille Torr, ill, is improving.
Department of Justice agents gather information on whether laws are violated while Wilson offers deep and thoughtful consideration on the high cost of living.
President Wilson is weighing the high cost of living with deep consideration. The Justice Department probes rising prices of necessities to see if producers or retailers have conspired to raise costs. A House resolution seeks FTC inquiry into coffee sugar shoes and clothing prices.
Washington July 31 Postmaster General Burleson orders the return of telegraph and telephone properties to private owners at midnight tomorrow night. The move follows a Congress approved resolution signed by President Wilson ten days ago. Burleson defends his management amid criticisms and notes general cooperation from wire companies except for one noted exception.
The Horticultural Society of Putnam County held its noon picnic at Prof. R. A. Ogz farm one mile northeast of the city. James E. Starkey of Indiana spoke on beekeeping, cross cones, hive handling, and bee diseases. He cautioned that bees sting, discussed European foul brood, and praised local bees as disease free and among the best he has seen.
National guard and regular troops deployed from armories after Mayor Thompson appealed for aid to subdue race clashes. Authorities report the death toll rising with the latest fatalities reaching thirty during ongoing outbreaks.
Chicago faced a state military clampdown as Governor Lowden and Mayor Thompson authorized troops to seal a large barred zone in the South Side. Rioting deaths rose to four on the day while total fatalities reached thirty over four days. Incendiary attacks increased as transport drivers refused colored districts, leaving many fearing starvation.
Mrs J W Cole departed this morning for New York to visit her son Gilbert who is there engaged in government work.
Governor Goodrich who recently cited ratification of the federal suffrage amendment as the reason for a special session has now found another excuse for not calling a session.
Miss Benbridge, president of the Women's Franchise League of Indiana, argues the August session to ratify the federal suffrage amendment is postponed. She and other advocates insist on continued activism, citizenship schools, and educating new voters as delays persist. Arkansas ratifies the federal amendment. Nebraska Supreme Court upholds limited suffrage. Tennessee awaits ruling on partial law as Chattanooga voters go to the polls.
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