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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
1
Burglars entered residences in Greencastle on Wednesday night gaining entry through windows. At racer Bittles home and at S C Prevo’s home a searchlight lantern was taken with little otherwise missing.
Burglars entered multiple Greencastle residences on Wednesday night. At S C Prevo’s east Anderson Street home a purse with about two dollars was taken from a dining room, while a window left unlocked allowed entry. At Raser Bittles on east Washington Street a pocket flashlight and a dresser searchlight were stolen, but silverware and jewelry remained.
Greencastle women take a leading role at the Indianapolis suffrage convention this week. Mrs. James B. Nelson from the Greencastle Franchise League and Mrs. C T Zaring attended and were photographed by a Star photographer. Mrs. C North from DePauw Franchise League also attended and read a paper on Wednesday.
Purdue Indiana May 6 The Purdue student council voted not to hold a substitute for the tank scrap contest next fall after the fatal injury to Francis Obenchain a sophomore. The annual contest, abolished last year, will not be resumed for four years.
North Salem Ind May 5 Mrs Sarah A Hadley 91 pioneer of Putnam county dies at son G T Hadley home Survived by five children twelve grandchildren twenty four great grandchildren and a great great grandchild Seven Reels at Opera House tonight.
In the Wabash series opener DePauw defeats the opponent 5 to 2 at McKeen Field. The Moss commission plan has White House backing as Congress debates potential action. Methodists seize early scoring chances with a five run first inning to secure the win.
Washington May 5 reports show deep divisions among Democrats over land mortgage bank legislation. The banking and currency subcommittee favors a system modeled after the federal reserve, with district centers and a Capitol central body. The Moss commission plan, supported by the President and the agriculture secretary, may be abandoned, risking farm credits this session.
The eighth grade entertainment drew an overflowing audience with no faults in the program. Donald Wass won first prize for the essay read aloud by himself, while Donald Maxwell finished second and Elizabeth Daggy with Hazel King tied for third. Mrs. Cole of the D A R presented the medal in a short speech. The sixteenth annual event praised both pupils and teachers, with notable remarks on conduct and loyalty to their schools.
DePauw defeats Wabash 5 to 2 on McKeen Field as Methodist scoring begins with three first inning runs. Sisson pitched for DePauw allowing eight scattered hits. Delauw and Thomas contributed key base running. Second game set for Crawfordsville next Monday.
An axle on the westbound T H Lo KE traction express failed just east of Filmore about 10 pm Wednesday. Three cars wrecked the track torn up and beer from a rear car dumped beside the rails. Conductor Barnes and Motorman Rollis in charge. track repaired in hours. Passengers transferred, service resumed next day. Mrs Charles Smith attended a luncheon at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis yesterday hosted by the Philomathian club.
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