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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
1
A hometown column urges patriotism on flag day and mocks Hoover era politics. It laments Indiana delegates split toward Hoover and calls readers to buy locally to grow prosperity and faith in the home city. It notes training for Olympic races on courthouse sidewalks and criticizes external purchases over home business.
Warren T. Yount superintendent of City Schools travels to Bloomington for eight weeks of graduate education courses at Indiana University to pursue a master degree this summer. Mrs Yount stays in Greencastle as the family visits Franklin Rochester Lake Manitau and Lake Maxinkuckee during the trip.
Two children of Mrs. Dorsett of Coatesville were badly injured Wednesday evening when her Chevrolet collided with William Ell's Essex on the National road at the Broad Park road intersection west of Stilesville. The youngsters were taken to Stilesville and then to an Indianapolis hospital. one was listed as seriously hurt.
Shorthorn cattle at the State Fairgrounds show and sale averaged 168 dollars with a top price of 300 dollars. Twenty cows and fifteen bulls were consigned by Putnam County dealers J. B. McCabe & Sons and Donald Webster. Russellville buyer S. Evans purchased a bull as prices ran 25 to 30 dollars higher per head than last year.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst mother of Sylvius Pankhurst and famed suffragist leader died at her London home after a lingering internal disorder. She had long campaigned for women's rights.
The Farm Belt fight over the 1928 Republican platform moves to the convention floor after the resolutions committee backing a cooperative marketing plan and higher farm tariffs. The equalization fee was rejected 35 to 15, with farm allies vowing to push the issue on the floor.
North Indiana street pavement will be completed this week. The block to Columbia street is laid and the leveler widened for the remaining section between Columbia and Franklin streets. Concrete pouring may start Friday and work will begin on the unpaved section from Walnut street to Hanna street.
Mr Boswell a North Reelsville farmer has vanished after last seen Wednesday evening walking toward Stop 55 on the interurban line. Relatives report he cashed a check in Brazil the next morning and had about 150 dollars on him. Authorities fear foul play or amnesia and have searched for a week without success.
Robert W. Stewart, chairman of Standard Oil Indiana, was found not guilty of contempt of the Senate by a district Supreme Court jury. The indictment alleged he refused to answer two questions from the Teapot Dome committee about the Continental Trading Company during oil investigations.
John Eitel of Indianapolis purchased a lot on north Locust street from Augusta Higert and will start a greenhouse. Alonzo Kelly Greencastle’s oldest citizen died at 95, father of Char s Kelly. Charles Zeis and Jesse Weik went to Chicago for the Republican national convention. Kathleen James hosted a Saturday party for Master Roy Redsecker of Flemington New York with thirty children attending.
King’s Bay reports rising anxiety over the Italia crew Malgren Zappi and Mariano after the May 25 dirigible crash. Warmer thaw opens crevasses and widens openings in the ice as search efforts by air and sea intensify. no word has come for twenty days.
The text outlines Republican positions on tax reductions under Mellon, protective tariffs for agriculture and industry, a non interventionist foreign policy, a federal marketing system for farm products, and measures to support agricultural equality and coal industry stabilization. It also calls for limits on government influence in labor disputes, a U S merchant marine, inland waterways development, strict enforcement of the 16th amendment, and opposition to the improper use of money in politics.
Spectators were paying $50 per seat for the balance of the Republican National Convention in Kansas City Missouri. A few single session seats were reported at $20 each.
Fred T. Gladden Clarence G. Underwood and Byron B. Williams named assistant superintendent of Indianapolis public schools. They replace three ousted aides, all long-serving. Gladden to transfer clerk, Underwood director of elementary education, Williams in charge of publicity and research. Start dates July to Aug.
A charge of possession of illicit liquor against Raymond Leathers of Marion Township was dismissed in Putnam Circuit Court on Wednesday for lack of evidence. Neighbors testified to his character. Leathers denied ownership or knowledge of the liquor. F. B. Hamilton represented Leathers.
The union services of the churches will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 oclock at the Methodist Church. Rev V L Raphael pastor of the Presbyterian Church will be the speaker.
Indiana forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change and light winds. No major storms expected, skies mostly clear, prompting outdoor plans and event attendance at fairs and gatherings.
Kansas City dispatch reports a swift path to nominating Hoover with a potential first-ballot win. New York's 90 votes likely to swing to Hoover as debates over platform and vice president continue amid lingering speeches and convention formality.
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