Electric Tower Fall Victim Laid To Rest
Wayne Schoppenhorst aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schoppenhorst of Putnam county died Monday after contacting 132000 volt power lines while climbing a central Indiana Power Co tower near his home. Funeral held at 9 30 am Wednesday at the family residence with interment in Cray Creek cemetery. He left home to fetch the mail and was found beside the tower. He had worked on the construction gang that erected the towers and was familiar with the high tension system. He is survived by his parents a brother Alfred and two sisters Mrs Rose Hopkins and Mrs John Nagle.
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Wayne Schoppenhorst
Henry Schoppenhorst
Putnam County
Poland
Central Indiana Power Company
Cray Creek
Ceme
Dr. Lewis
Putnam Coughty
Alfred
Rose Hopkins
Saline City
John Nagle
Asherville
New York Has More Fires Than London
A Fire Prevention Week overview compares fires in New York and London. It notes New York logged 5 937 fires with 19 637 915 dollars in losses in the same year as London’s 1 931 fires and 3 636 505 dollars in losses, with New York facing far greater fire protection capacity and risk.
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Indiana
America
New York
London
Newman T. Miller
Mary Watson Sues For Divorce In Putnam Circuit Court
Mary Watson, wife of James Ernest Watson, files for divorce alleging separation since May 1924 after a June 1922 marriage. She claims lack of support and husband’s absences and accuses him of unlawful business, seeking alimony and $500.
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Mary Watson
James Ernest Watson
Putnam Circuit Court
Ivorce
I- Yoree
Talk of an Independent Candidate for Treasurer
Rumors in Putnam County surround an independent bid for treasurer though no declaration is on file. Ralph Fosher of Bainbridge, a Republican, is prominently named in connection with the possible candidacy.
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Putnam County
Ralph Fosher
Bainbridge
Fosh&r
Democrats Sweep Arkansas State Elections Led by Terral
Little Rock Oct 7 returns indicated the Democratic ticket headed by Governor candidate Tom J Terral won the general state elections. Early results showed Democratic majorities statewide with scattering returns averaging about ten to one in favor of Democratic candidates.
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Little Rock
Ark
Tom J. Terral
Senators Even Up Series With 7 10 4 Victory
Senators tie the series by a 7 10 4 win over the Washington club in today’s game. Players and exact scoring details are not clearly provided in the fragment.
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Senators
World Series Facts and Game Details From 1933
The Giants and Senators split four games with New York leading 2 2 after a 7 4 Senators win in Washington. Goose Goslin starred with homer and several RBIs while Art Nehf and Walter Johnson faced off in a twelve inning clash. Five pitchers apiece leaned on five hitters apiece in the contested matinee.
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Aideo
Leon Mounbtal
Hs el
Ees
Fey
Giants
Washington
Nehf
Johnson
Senators
Zachary
Marberry
Bentley
McQuillan
Ryan Jonnard
Watson
Russell
Martina
Speece
New York
New York Giants
McGraw
Indiana
Artie Nehf
Walter Johnson
Prison DeLuxe at Pendleton Costs Three Million
A critical view of Indiana's Pendleton reformatory project decries a three million dollar overrun. It cites inflated architect fees of four percent and a three percent superintendent fee, arguing public funds were wasted despite bipartisan opposition.
Prison facility near Greencastle built for 700 prisoners
A facility near Greencastle completed under the rails t on administration is equipped to handle 700 inmates. The project reflects the era's focus on expanding jail capacity and housing.
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Greencastle
Ralston
Ralston Meeting Here Called Off
The meeting planned for October 24 with Senator Ralston as speaker has been cancelled by Fay Hamilton Democratic county chairman due to the centennial celebration that day. An attempt will be made to reschedule Mr. Ralston for another date.
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Senator Ralston
Fay Hamilton
Ralston
Greencastle
Democratic State Committee
Hamilton
Mr. Ralston
Mullins Chosen Councilman for One-Year Term
R P Mullins a druggist was selected to fill the vacant councilman at large seat following Ed Hamiltons resignation. Darnall was the only other candidate with one vote. Mullins received all remaining votes. The appointive term runs one year from January 1.
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R. P. Mull
Ed. Hamilton
Greencastle
Mullins
James Darnall
East Seminary Street
Darnall
A. W. O’daniel
Walter Brown
Mr. Mullin
Mr. Mullins
Western Round-Up Heads to Greencastle This Month
A two day Western Round-Up show featuring bucking broncos and wild cattle is slated for Greencastle at month end. The North Fork Ranch outfit has staged western displays in the central states and plans a truly devill exhibit in Greencastle from advance notices.
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Greencastle
North Fork Ranch
Central States
Farm Products Prize Corrections From Putnam County Fair
Corrections or omissions to awards for Farm Products at the Putnam County Fair include Red Clover Seed won by B Lane of Bainbridge and Cucumber by Mrs Earl Lane of Roachdale. Squash awards go to Ray Clodfelter Bainbridge Frank McGaughey Russellville and Mrs Jesse Clifford Greencastle Route 5. Yellow Corn honors go to John H Nichols Fillmore Earl Ellis Greencastle and Fred A Robinson. Sweepstakes awarded to John H Nichols of Fillmore.
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Putnam County
Yellow Corn
John H. Nichols
Fillmore
Earl Ellis
Greencastle
Fred A. Robinson
Surprise Birthday and Anniversary Party Near Greencastle
A double surprise party was held Monday evening October 6 at Ed Watts’s home west of Greencastle. Guests celebrated Mrs. Watt’s 56th birthday and her mother Mrs. Eva Torr’s 70th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Torr is 92. One hundred twenty five attendees brought baskets of candy fruit and cakes. An angel food cake with 56 pink candles was supplied by Mrs. Clifford. Frank Collins arrived with watermelons for the feast. Music and lawn games filled the evening as guests wished the honorees many more happy years.
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Ed Watts
Greencastle
Mrs. Watt
Eva Torr
Mrs. Torr
Clifford
Frank Collins
Watts
Torr
Judge Hutchinson In Federal Court Case
Attorneys for Edward Barber who faces execution in the State Prison argued before the supreme court that Judge T W Hutchinson of Clay circuit court refused to sign papers for Barber’s appeal. Hutchinson appeared and filed an answer to refute the charges as a stay of execution extends to January 16. Barber was convicted in Clay circuit court at Brazil Indiana.
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Edward Barber
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
T. W. Hutchinson
Clay Circuit Court
Barber
Hutchinson
Clay Circuit
Brazil
Indianapolis News
Chuck Wiggins Seeks Parole Clemency in Indiana Session
Thirty five inmates including former boxer Chuck Wiggins seek parole or executive clemency from the Indiana Board of Pardons for the session October 18. Wiggins faces a 1922 sentence of two to five years for escaping from the State Farm after serving prior Marion County court terms.
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Case OF Indianapolis
State Farm
State Board OF Pardons
Indianapolis
Charles F
Chuck) Wiggins
Putnam Circuit Court
State Reformatory
Wiggins
Marion
Neal
Greencastle
Aged Roachdale Man Dies by Own Action
Charles Y. Johnson about 70 years old hanged himself in the barn behind his east Roachdale home. Ill health and despondence were listed as factors. His wife woke, spoke with him, and later found him deceased when neighbors joined the search. His son Jack is a Monon telegraph operator in Roachdale.
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Charles Y. Johnson
East Roachdale
Mr. Johnson
Jack
Monon
Roachdale
Crawfordsville
County Clerk to Obtain State Ballots on October Twenty Second
County Clerk Walter Campbell has received notice from the state election board that state ballots will be ready for distribution on October 22. The announcement sets the date for ballot availability as preparations begin for upcoming elections.
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Walter Campbell
State Election Board
Thimble Party Planned by Sayers and Barnum
Mrs. S C Sayers and Mrs H J Barnum announce a Thimble party at Mrs Sayers home Friday afternoon with invited guests and light refreshments.
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S. C. Sayers
H. J. Barnum
Honesty in Public Affairs Appeals at Marion Meeting
Dr. Carleton B. McCullough urged Republicans to repudiate dishonesty by voting with Democrats this fall to clean house and return patriotic leaders. He called for abolishing unnecessary boards, a real estate tax reappraisal, and highlighted women’s role in politics and the get out the vote effort.
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Marion
Carleton B. McCullough
State Department
Democratic Party
LEW M O BANNON FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR INDIANA
Lew M. O Bannon longtime Corydon lawyer and publisher with Indiana roots his career spans district teaching county offices secretary to congressman Zenor historical commission member and church Mason in Corydon He and wife Lee Clark welcomed baby son Leland Joseph born Monday night both mother and child doing well
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Corydon Democrat
Harrison County
Indiana
William T. Zenor
Indiana Historical Commission
Corydon Christian Church
Lee Clark
Brick Chane
Leland Joseph
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