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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
3
In his newest court appearance, Harry Thaw testifies he is sane and ready for proceedings as the trial continues. The remark comes as the case advances with Thaw defending his mental state amid sensational testimony and public scrutiny.
A West Virginia citizen, Samuel G. Walker, offers to pay the $12,394,000 public debt in ten years and set aside $500,000 annually for improvements in exchange for the right to operate liquor sales for ten years. The plan raises questions about legality and public finance.
An organization formed by Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland men seeks a temporary union of German American citizens to press for an arms embargo. They argue the United States has moral obligations to its own largest race and advocate pro German action to influence government policy. Opponents say the move favors Germany and would politicize domestic affairs amid the war.
Willis S. Thompson reports Indy banker testimony condemning Delavan Smith for attacks on Indiana towns and business. The banker asserts Smith’s newspaper harms investment and fuels political vendettas, while Taggart faces pressure from outside influence and state-wide discontent.
Paul B. Haynes former secretary of the Progressive State Central Committee defects to the Republicans after claims that Edward C. Toner failed to pay him a $500 bonus. Haynes says his goal is to reform the Republican Party from within and restore party integrity.
Sanford Quest and Craig pursue a vanished scientist's servant in Allguez. Long Jim protects the cook Craig who hides his past as danger looms. Lenora pursues Craig as a wooden bridge collapses and Quest rescues her from the river.
Quest laments Craig's flight to Mexico and worries over his capture as the pursuit along the stream continues. The tense exchange hints at a dangerous crossing toward Wet and a plan to retrieve Craig next installment.
Pat Maher owned a grocery store and knew little about groceries. A customer asked for spaghetti and he searched wood shelves and imagined he had seen it, muttering that he might have had it in his hand a moment before.
A judge asks reasons for divorce, a wife cites failure to support as grounds while lamenting luxury living. She claims the husband did not financially support her for a nomination she sought. The exchange frames the case around financial neglect and political ambitions.
A witty quip contrasts enjoying a city with being taken in as a traveler. The exchange plays on the saying you can’t have your cake and eat it and notes the paradox of sightseeing while being deceived or held.
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