Senate approves peace with Austria and Hungary ratified
The Senate ratified the peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary in a 66 to 20 vote for Germany and 66 to 17 for Hungary while two Republicans Borah and La Follette and Norris opposed. Democrats largely supported the pacts with 14 backing and two paired in favor. Amendments were resisted and the foreign relations committee reservations passed without a record vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Relations
Borah and Lafollette
Washington
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Lafolette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Ashurst
Broussard
Dial
Fletcher
Gerry
Kendrick
Ivers
Owens
Pomerene
Ransdell
Stields
Trammel
Underwood
Massachusetts
Former DePauw Student Dies by Suicide in Brazil Ind
Aus tn Biddle twenty five year old veteran of World War I committed suicide Monday night in Brazil Indiana by drinking poison. Biddle served in the 150th field artillery Rainbow Division. He studied for the ministry at DePauw University before enlisting and was twice wounded in action. He was later employed as bookkeeper and cashier at Hydraulic Pressed Brick Company. Orphaned as a child, he was adopted by Mr and Mrs John Biddle and was active in the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias Lodge and city affairs. Foster parents and a foster sister survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Biddle
DePauw University
Wice
Hydraulic Pressed Brick Company
John Biddle
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Greencastle Democrat Albert Shuey Enters Clerk Race
Albert Shuey of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Clerk. His known activity in county politics and Sunday school work give him broad recognition and likely support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shuey
Greencastle Township
Putnam Count
Shuey
Thieves steal car and loot gift shop in Princeton
In Princeton Indiana on October 18 thieves smashed the Gift shop window owned by Leslie K. Thomas and stole jewelry valued at 400 dollars. They fled in a car stolen from M. L. Bottom after breaking into a Standard Oil filling station to gas up. Hundreds of gallons of gasoline spilled when a tank valve was left open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Leslie K. Thomas
M. L. Bottom
Standard Oil
Thieves Arrested After Stolen Ford Tourer Found in Madison
A Ford Touring owned by R. P. Moore of Greencastle was stolen Saturday night from the square and recovered in Madison, Kentucky. Two young men, Frank Jenkins and Richard Branch, white and colored, are jailed there after sheriff Lawrence Sears investigated the report of a nearby theft. An officer will escort the prisoners to Greencastle for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Moore
Madison
Kentucky
Greencastle
Evansville
Lawrence Sears
Frank Jenkins
Richard Branch
Green
Hancock County
Grencastle
Robbers Seize Woman in Marion Hair Cut After Theft Attempt
In North Marion two men threatening to kill Mrs. Nelli Cochre entered her home tonight. They seized her and cut off her hair after failing to find money. The woman had recently sold a lot for 200 dollars. attackers believed she had cash, but the money was already spent. She was unharmed apart from the hair theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Nelli Cochre
North Marion
15000 Trainmen of Pennsylvania Lines Won't Quit
Philadelphia Oct 18 15 000 trainmen of the Pennsylvania system led by C E Musser top union official say they will not obey a general strike order and will keep working if trains run the union recently voted against a strike and Musser calls the fight to be with the labor board not the railroad he praises. H E Core denies any secret pledges or group shifts in strike plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
C. E. Muser
Brotherhood of Railroad
Pennsylvania System
Labor Board
The
Pennsylvania
Musser
H. E. Core
Firmen
Wheat dips under 31 cents in Portland market
In Portland on October 18 1916 wheat prices fell below 31 cents per bushel for immediate delivery the first time since August 2 1916. The drop is attributed to a threatened railroad tieup and the close ranged from 97 cents to 1 01 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
DePauw to face St Louis in annual next Saturday
The next game on the DePauw schedule is the annual contest with St Louis University to be played in St Louis next Saturday. Coach Walker has the football squad playing well and expects a win over the Missouri boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw
St. Louis University
St. Louis
Walker
Missouri Boys
Mask Pound Social at Crescent Rebecca Hall
Crescent Rebecca Lodge No. 763 announces a mask pound social at their hall on Tuesday evening October 25. Odd Fellows and Rebecca members are invited and Crescent Rebecca Lodge members may invite guests. By order of the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Rebecca Lodge No
Odd Fellows
Rebeccas
Crescent Rebecca Lodge
Local social notes from Corn Stalk Valley neighbors
Mrs Robert Storm and daughter Mrs Opal Cheek visited Mrs Myrtle Storm Monday. E FE Buis and family visited Dora Gorham family Sunday. Jake O Neal and wife of Coatesville visited M B Lecman family. Harold McNary of Purdue visited home folks over Sunday. Earl Cash wed Miss Lela Arnold Wednesday evening and will live on Earnest Kersey farm. Wm Newman not well. Attendees at Greencastle Fall Festival. John Webster and family visited Cecil Quinlan. Nellie Heavin and children with Henry Storms family. Margaret Meek of Indianapolis visiting Mrs Harrison Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Storm
Opal Cheek
Myrtle Storm
E. FE. Buis
Dora Gorham
Jake O’neal
Coatesville
M. B. Lecman
Harold McNary
Purdue
Earl Cash
Lela Arnold
Earnest Kersey
Wm. Newman
Clinton Falls Church meeting draws local attendance
The meeting at the church led by Brother Ramey drew attendees from Clinton Falls. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thomas of Indianapolis calling on Harvey and Mrs. Thomas. Local families and neighbors attended various gatherings and a fall festival in nearby Grencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramey
Donald Thomas
Indianapolis
Harvey Thomas
Lemuel Blue
Eula Staggs
Two Marriages at Christian Church Parsonage
The Rev Levi Marshall solemnized two weddings at the Christian Church parsonage. Elizabeth F McFerran of Putnam County wed Henry C Dawson of Carpentersville on Wednesday morning. Russell Routh of Ladoga married Winona Odell Petty of Fincastle on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Rew
Levi Marshall
Dawson-M’ferran
Elizabeth F. McFerran
Putnam County
Henry C. Dawson
Carpentersville
Glenn Pickel
Russell Routh
Ladoga
Winona Odell Petty
Fincastle
Early Fall Bird Migration Ahead of Schedule
The Biological Survey reports the annual southward bird migration is beginning earlier than usual this year. Pintail teal mallard canvasback redhead widgeon and other ducks are already in flight with larger-than-usual numbers across Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin Maine and New Jersey signaling a strong hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Department States
Department
Nebraska
Goose Lake
South Dakota
Towa
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Maine
New Jersey
Univorce Granted for Edith Bartlett
Judge James Hughes granted a divorce to Mrs. Edith Bartlett from Waldo Bartlett on Wednesday morning. Abandonment was cited as the grounds for the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bartlett
James Hughes
Waldo Bartlett
Battle of Petitions Rages Over Street Paving Choice
Residents and property owners of Seminary Street clash in a battle of petitions as they press for either cement or asphalt pavement. Asphalt advocates push asphalt petitions while cement backers issue cement petitions. Some demand interurban guarantees before they back any plan. The city council meets next Tuesday night to hear the petitions and decide the paving material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary Street
Asphault
Deed for Hospital Site Donated to Putnam County Board
The Putnam County Hospital Board acknowledges receipt of a deed for a 3 acre plot in the Northwood addition Greencastle donated for the hospital site. The board thanks Northwood Development Company and notes the tract’s admirable location and public spirit in the conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Hospital Board
A. B. Hanna
D. B. Hostetter
Northwood Developement Company
Northwood
Putnam County Hospital
Greencastle
Ex German War Vessels to Salute Unknown Soldier
Ex German warships now in French possession are ordered from Brest to Havre to salute the body of the unknown American soldier aboard the cruiser Olympia for burial in Arlington. The vessels include the torpedo boat destroyer Admiral Senes, dispatch boats Verdun and Epenay, and four torpedo boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
France
Brest
Havre
Olympia
United States
Arlington Cemetery
Admiral Senes
Verdun
Epernay
Aero Club Volunteers to Carry Mail in Rail Strike
One hundred Aero Club of Omaha members under president Earl W. Porter offered Postmaster Hays their services to recruit 500 volunteer fliers to carry mails if rail strikes disrupt service. An international aero congress is set for November 3 4 and 5 to form a national aviation advocacy group seeking favorable legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Aero Club of
Earl W. Porter
Hays
Mob of Texas Negroes Fights for Wife Slayer
Edley Hopkins, a Black man accused of murdering his wife, was jailed in Texarkana after deputies repelled a mob largely made up of Black residents who twice tried to seize him. The mob pursued the officer and prisoner to Boston, Texas, before being driven back by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOB OF
Texas
Texarkana
Tex
Edley Hopkins
Hopkins
DeKalb
Boston
Harkins
Local Residents Visit Relatives Across Indiana Towns
A series of social visits and travels are recorded with residents from Anderson, Greencastle, Marion, Carbon, Terre Haute, Rockville, Nokomis and Brazil paying calls on family and friends. Reinoehl sells grocery store to Oscar Brattain who takes possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rohn
Rockville
C. E. Vinzant
Virgil Tharpe
Greencastle
Alphus Tharpe
F. L. Newton
Nokomis
J. O. Dickerson
Nettie Newton
W. S. Cox
W. H. Williams
Louise
Brazil
Jay Stiles
William
Francis Stiles
Grant Reinoehl
Oscar Brattain
Two Killed in Quarrel Over "Kissing Game" at Party
In Curtis Bay Baltimore three men fought after a party at John Allen's home. John Allen 57 and Robert Reed 36 were shot dead. William H. Thompson 38 of Lynchburg Va is jailed on murder charges claiming self defense. The shooting followed alleged romantic tensions involving Allen's 16 year old granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Allen
Curtis Bay
Robert Reed
William H. Thompson
Feld
Lynchburg
Thompson
Allen
X Y Z Club Announces Thursday Meeting With Mrs Handy
The X Y Z Club will meet on Thursday evening with Mrs. Gerald Handy attending. Members gather for an evening program and discussion at the usual venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Handy
Injured Shoemaker David Umberto Hurt in Truck Accident
David Umberto Italian shoe repairer with a shop under Ricketts Jewelry Store was injured when he slipped while alighting from a heavily loaded Ford truck on Indiana Street near his shop. The rear wheel passed over his left shoulder. he was hospitalized with a bruised shoulder and torn ligaments. Curley Varvel, the truck driver, tried to stop as he approached the shop. No bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Umberto
Ricketts Jewelry
Indiana Street
Umberto
Curley Varvel
Jeft
Dr. Tucker
Green Castle High Opens Basketball Season With Litton Rivalry
Green Castle High meets Litton in the season opener a rubber game after past wins by both sides. Coach Gilbert D. Rhea speaks of fast clean play as the team emphasizes sportsmanship and tactics. The Athletic Board approved expenses and season ticket sales. tickets require principal Glidewell’s countersignature at the gym door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Litton
Gilbert D. Rhea
G. H. S. Basketball
Martinsville
Glidewell
Hog Prices Slip at Indianapolis Livestock Market
Hog prices opened 15 cents lower as 11,000 hogs sold by 10 a.m. General sales ranged at 8.25 with occasional 8.30 to 8.35. Pigs 8.25, sows 7.50. cattle steady for steers and cows, calves 50c to $1 lower, top 12.50. Lambs sharply lower with good kinds at 7.00. 13,000 hogs receipts, 6,500 to locals, 6,500 to outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
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Lbert Shuey
Pennsylvania Lines
Crescent Rebecca Hall
Corn Stalk Valley
Clinton Falls
Joe Staggs
Little Sons
Chas. Cunningham
Portland Mills
Pet Ensor
Salle Bettis
Leola Moore
Lida Pierce
Battle OF Petitions
Board OF Trustees
U.S
Lena
Stiles
Anderson
F.l Thomas
Sarah Rowings
Dallas Payne
Ohio
Mamie
Thora Thomas
Carbon
Charles Parr
Valla Yrunner
Frank Reinoehl
Terre Haute
Higi
Herald
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