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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
4
A Circuit Court of Appeals ruling allows motorists to deduct vehicle damage from income taxes even when the car is damaged during unauthorized use by a driver or agent. The deduction does not apply if the accident results from willful acts or negligence by the owner.
Superior Wisconsin June 22 The Cedar Island Lodge estate on the Brule River owned by Henry Clay Pierce is valued at 2 million dollars. The 4160 acre grounds include private deer herds and a 150000 trout hatchery. President Coolidge summering there enjoys safety trout fishing and lavish facilities with Italian imported crew.
Jimmy MecLarnin landed a quick knockout at Madison Square Garden in one round, stunning Phil McGraw who was down five times. It marked McGraw’s first stoppage, with the bell ending at 2 minutes 45 seconds. Sid Terris earlier lost to MecLarnin in a previous bout, while MecLarnin also missed Sammy Mandell for fifteen rounds in another matchup.
Results from yesterday show American Association games with Toledo beating Indianapolis 8 to 7, Louisville 3 over Columbus 2, Milwaukee 6 to 4 over Minneapolis, St Paul 6 to 3 over Kansas City. American League scores include New York 4 Philadelphia 0, rain shortened second game. Cleveland 4 Chicago 2, St Louis 8 Detroit 3, Boston 9 Washington 2. National League results list New York 9 Boston 1, Chicago 2-1 over St Louis, Cincinnati 5 over Pittsburgh 4. Brooklyn at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Advertising note: Frying Chickens at Cooper & Inman.
Houston is readied to host the Democratic National Convention with housing plans in place for visitors. Delegates, alternates, and 600 press members will find hotel keys at desks, housing lists filled, and briefing operations active as Clem Shaver and national leaders arrive to supervise dress rehearsals.
The article notes the summer season began at 7 minutes past 11 on Thursday morning though storms persist. It mentions interest in the longest days of the year and lists June 16th as the first longest day with 15 hours 7 minutes of daylight, with daylight shortening after June 27.
GOP leaders focus on financing the White House bid with Dr. Hubert Work as chairman J R Nutt treasurer and Herbert Hoover the candidate. Hoover pledges broad business support yet keeps a pay as you go policy and aims to settle obligations within a month or two after the election.
G. E. Pierson of Indiana Portland Cement Co reports a hopeful summer outlook amid recent bad weather. The firm, based in Indianapolis, serves Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky with a mill at Limedale. Commerce data show April 1928 cement production at 13.468 million barrels, shipments 13.307 million, stocks 27.605 million, with year over year declines in production and shipments.
The undersigned appointed by the Putnam County Circuit Court as administrator with the will annexed for Margaret C. Dickerson, deceased. The estate is reported solvent. Roachdale Bank named as administrator with will annexed. June 19, 1928. Attorneys James & Alice. St. June 22-29 July 6. New Rhubarb Apples Grapes Dried fruit Pineapple Strawberries Cooper Inman Ady.
Democratic National Committee chairman William A. Oldfield denounces Herbert Hoover as a late conversion to Republicanism and questions his record on agriculture flood control prohibition and graft. He alleges Hoover aided the Harding era corruption and lacks a crusading leadership, while appealing to farmers and party regulars.
A local bakery ad highlights an assortment of fancy cakes and pastry goods offered by JCooper and Inman. The notice promotes fresh creations and invites customers to visit the shop for special treats and custom orders.
Mickey Walker, world middleweight champion, defended his title against Ace Hodkins in ten rounds in Comiskey Park Chicago. Rain drenched the crowd of about 25 000 as Hodkins pressed a brutal body assault but Walker won the decision from two judges while the referee favored Hodkins.
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