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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
The Marion County grand jury on Tuesday indicted several prominent Democrats amid long standing tensions with local political power brokers who influence Indianapolis media. Party leaders say the actions reflect ongoing efforts by a controlling faction to dictate political directions.
The Marion county grand jury completed its investigation and returned 128 indictments all against Democrats. Information from Indianapolis and Federal jurors who examined the charges suggests there is little basis for convictions. Critics condemn the tactics and warn no convictions will occur, with the actions reflecting on the men involved.
An advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a stomach cleaner and purifying remedy. It urges take it once a week in warm weather to feel happy and contented, selling tea or tablets for 35 cents via Cook Drug Co.
A local fashion retailer advertises a shirt sale with limited stock and discounts. Consumers are invited to visit the Fashion store to view discounted apparel and take advantage of seasonal pricing.
Property listed for sale on Locust Street identified as the Dr Johns estate. Contact Harry Maxwell for details and viewing arrangements.
A petition signed by 58 citizens asks the city council to open Pine Street known as De Motte Alley from College Ave N E to Locust Street. The street committee filed the request Tuesday evening for council action.
A petition signed by 58 Greencastle citizens asks the city council to open Pine street from College avenue east to Locust street to create an east west link. The measure was referred to the street committee for final action at the next regular meeting.
Sewer permits granted to Charles Kiefer and H H Runyan. Claims allowed include salaries for Chas Vanvactor H Huffman R P Duncan Frank Riley and others, plus city engineering and miscellaneous expenses. Items: Roscoe Lisby Mel Greenlee Ralph Pierce Wm Randel A A Lane John W Cherry Owl Drug Greencastle Water Co. total amounts listed.
A Marion County investigation produced indictments from a grand jury after evidence heard by a federal grand jury. later federal jurors refused to return true bills.
In Indianapolis on June 23, a large cross section of city leaders and financiers offered to post bonds for Thomas Taggart and other indicted Democrats from the 1914 elections. Critics claim the Marion County Grand Jury acted under pressure, contrasting federal findings which produced no indictments.
Officials and Republican politicians from Marion county face rumors of conspiracy charges as a grand jury report nears. While some stories name 1914 ticket Republicans, none are indicted. nerves run high among officials. The dispute stirs party and business leaders across Indianapolis and the state.
Mrs. Charles Hann of Shortsville New York says two years of stomach trouble with constant doctors and medicine ended after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports immediate relief from dull heaviness after meals improved digestion and cure of constipation. Available everywhere.
Beginning Wednesday June 25 the Fashion on the West Side Square offers ten days of trade in for old fur hats at fifty cents each when buying a straw or Panama hat priced from 1.50 up.
An edited daily health feature promotes osteopathy as a method to improve health. It extols sanitation hygiene and bodily care, urges continuing learning for osteopaths, warns against cheats, and urges readers to seek Nature doctors for better well being.
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