Judge Landis Condemned by American Bar Association
The American Bar Association adopted a resolution denouncing Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis for taking private employment while serving on the bench. The measure, drawn by the association's committee and presented by Hampton Carson, calls for investigation and a proper hearing before any condemnation.
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Chicago
Fed
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Es Hamilton Lewis
Landis
the Associa
Hampton Carson
Philadelphia
Presit
Safety rules urged for silos to prevent gas deaths
An article warns not to enter half filled silos until the blower is on and the silo is ventilated. It cites recent farmer deaths from carbon monoxide and stresses starting the blower for two minutes before entry and keeping silo doors unfixed until air circulates. It notes recurring accidents from carelessness and urges strict adherence to ventilation and door practices.
Monster Watermelon Displays at Bicknell Hardware Stand
A giant watermelon weighing 43 pounds is shown at Bicknell Hardware Store. Jake Huffman, who lives east of town, showcases the fruit grown by Mr Ifman. The melon is described as perfectly shaped and impressive.
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Bicknell Hardware
Jake Huffman
Ifman
Indiana appoints delegates to Prison Congress in Jacksonville
Governor McCray announces fourteen official and seventeen honorary delegates will represent Indiana at the American Prison Congress in Jacksonville Florida from October 28 to November 3. He may address the meeting but has not decided. C C Huestis of Greencastle named as a State farm board trustee delegate.
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Indiana State Capitol
McCray
Indiana
American Prison Congress
Jacksonville
Fla
C. C. Huestis
Greencastle
Indiana State Farm Board of Trustees
Miners Accept Mediation Plan in Indiana
Gov McCray announced unions at Glendora Peerless and Star City mines ratified the arbitration agreement with mine operators. A committee led by John Hessler and P H Penna will decide all disputed issues for full and final settlement. The move is praised as restoring law and order amid past mob disorder linked to employment disputes.
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Indiana State Capitol
McCray
Sullivan County
John Hessler
United Mine Workers of America
P. H. Penina
Terre /Haute
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operator's Association
Glendora
Peerless
Star City
Indiana
Annual Baptist Association Meeting Held in Grove
The annual Baptist Association gathering occurred Thursday in Jes se Hurst Grove south of Mt Meridan. Fifteen preachers spoke during the day and a large tent meal fed about one hundred attendees six times. Notable Greencastle attendees included Clem Hurst Oscar McCullough and others. Mrs erd Lucas and Mrs Omer Newhouse were among those mentioned with travel updates.
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Baptist Association
Jesse Hurst Grove
Mt. Meridian
Greencastle
Clem Hurst
Oscar McCullough
Allée Returns Home After Annapolis Departure
John W. Allée, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Allee, who resigned from the Annapolis Naval Academy, arrived home Thursday afternoon for a visit with his parents. He plans to resume school this fall and is undecided about his exact destination.
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John W. Allée
Albert Allee
Annapolis Naval Academy
Annapolis
Hog Prices Jump At Local Market Opening
Indianapolis buyers saw a tight hog supply as prices rose 25 to 50 cents at the market opening. Hogs under 225 pounds brought about 9.50 with some at 9.95, 225 to 250 pounds at 9.25, heavier hogs 8.50, pigs 9.25, sows 7.00. Killers took 2,500 hogs while the rest went to outsiders. Cattle steady, calves up 50 cents to 12.50, sheep and lambs steady with top lambs at 7.50.
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Indianapolis
Dublin Chiefs Seek Another Parley
Dublin reports that the republican Cabinet accepts an invitation for another conference in London with Lloyd George. No plenipotentiaries named. the Sinn Fein publicity department will await receipt confirmations before commenting. The Belfast riots are noted as having influenced the drafting. Treland demands a free union and consent of the governed as the basis of any alliance.
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Dublin
Lloyd George
London
Scotland
The
Sinn Fein
Treland
England
Ireland
Wood Accepts Post as Island Governor
Major General Leonard Wood announced his acceptance of the post of governor general of the Philippines tendered by President Harding. He notified Secretary Weeks that he would retire from the army to take the position, saying it was his patriotic duty given the Philippines' serious situation.
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Leonard Wood
The
Philippines
Harding
Wood
Weeks
Bridges Awarded In Phan State Capitol Projects
Ten new bridges and four repair jobs across twelve counties were awarded by the state highway commission at 159 900 dollars, 30 800 below estimates. One bridge lies in Putnam County on Walnut creek near Reelsville along National Road. C Wright of Bloomfield won the Putnam County contract at 32 702 dollars.
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Putnam County
Walnut Creek
Reelsville
C. Wright
Bloomfield
Green Castle Circle to Meet in Terre Haute
The Greencastle District Conference of the Methodist Church will convene September 8 and 9 at Maple Avenue Church in Terre Haute. Presiding officials include Frederick D. Leete of Indianapolis and Dr. W. F. Switzer, with Alfred S. Warringer hosting. The program features devotions, reports, sermons by Chas. M. Stuart and Dr. Hillary A. Gobin, and a sequence on church efficiency and preaching.
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Greencastle
Maple Avenue
Terre Haute
The
Methodist Church
Twelfth Street
Frederick D. Leete
Indianapolis
W. F. Switzer
Alfred S. Warringer
B. R. Nesbit
Epworth League
Garrett Biblical Institute
Chas. M. Stuart
Evanston
Dean R. G. McCutchan
DePauw School of Music
C. M. Stuart
F. L. Davis
Henry
Davis
Carl K. Mahoney
William A. Griest
S. A. Bender
Hillary A. Gobin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Melvin C. Hunt
Jesse Bogue
America
Vergil E. Rorer
D. D
Temperatures Hit 91 Degrees on Thursday
High temperatures reached 91 degrees on Thursday as a heat wave persisted with little relief from recent heavy rains. Last year on the same day temperatures stood at 80 degrees, underscoring the intensity of current heat.
Three Regiments To Go Martial Law Delayed
Washington dispatch reports Major-General Harbord ordered immediate entrainment of the 26th and 16th Infantry at Camp Dix and 19th at Camp Sherman for West Virginia strike duty with Bandholtz in command. Martial law postponed pending talks between Weeks and President Harding. Andrew Hirt family from Vicksburg, Miss., visiting.
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West Virginia
Harbord
Weeks
Harding
H. H. Bandholtz
Bandholtz
Camp Dix
N. J
19Th Infantry
Camp Sherman
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Camp Knox
Louisville
Philippine Constabulary
France
Final Union Service at College Ave Church Sunday Night
The last union service of the year will be held at the College Ave church Sunday night. Warren F. Blenvelt, president of the Indiana Gas and Coke Co., will be the speaker. The service, aligned with Labor Day, aims to be the largest in the series.
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College Ave
Warren
Auto Races at the State Fair
Races at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday September 10 promise thrilling action as AAA sanction enables Indy Speedway veterans like Ellingboe Sarles Milton Hearne Hill Murphy and Wilcox to race on dirt. Barney Oldfield will referee and entry blanks arrive from several drivers ahead of September 5 with extra bleachers planned for a record crowd.
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Indiana
Sarles
Ellingboe
Milton
Hearne
Hill
Murphy
Wilcox
Barney Oldfield
Indiana State Pair
Mrs John Cannon Hosts Card Club on Seminary Street
Mrs John Cannon entertained the Card Club at her home on east Seminary Street Thursday afternoon, hosting neighbors for an afternoon of tea and games.
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John Cannon
East Seminary Street
Putnam County Teachers Convene for Preliminary Institute
Putnam county school teachers gather in Greencastle for the county Preliminary Institute at Greencastle High School assembly hall. County Superintendent Frank Wallace announces a full program including music, history in the fifth grade, elementary school classifications, high school topics, PTA sessions, agriculture in grades seven and eight, hot lunch, and elementary courses of study led by local and neighboring educators.
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Putnam County
Greencastle
Putnam County Preliminary Institute
Frank Wallace
R. G. McCutchan
H. G. Brown
Lebanon
L. FE. Michael
Cloverdale
Jewell H. Vaughan
Bainbridge
J. B. Oyler
Washington
Ella Wright
Auto Crash on Reelsville Hill Injures None
North Washington notes another automobile accident on the Reelsville Hill. A six occupant machine turned over but no injuries reported. Personal updates include Miss Iva Brown's return to Brazil and various local visits and illness notes.
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Iva Brown
Josie Brown
Reelsville
Brazil
Sarah Coombs
Belle
Kate Rees
Albert Sears
West Virginia
Eliza Sears
Lon Phillips
Knightsville
Riley Hathaway
Terre Haute
Hazel Brown
Donald Reel
C. D. Reel
Will Fisher
Sam Beaman
Melvin Bennett
Mary Burke
Russellville
Miss Grose Hosts Picnic Supper and Thimble Party
Miss Frances Grose entertained at a picnic supper and thimble party Thursday evening at her parents home on East Seminary street for guest Miss Dorothy Richards of Patricksburg. Attendees included Mary Catherine Cannon Cornelia Allen Cena Brothers Helen Sallust Elizabeth Hughes Bonnie Moffett Elva and Evelyn Ayler Estelle Shoptertaugh.
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Frances Grose
George Grose
East Seminary Street
Dorothy Richards
Patricksburg
Mary Catherine Cannon
Cornelia Allen
Cena Brothers
Helen Sallust
Elizabeth Hughes
Bonnie Moffett
Elva
Evelyn Ayler
Estelle Shoptaugh
Reeves Family Reunion at McLean Springs
The Reeves family holds its annual reunion at McLean Springs on Monday September 5. Family members are invited to gather for the afternoon event with activities and fellowship planned.
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Reeves
McLean Springs
Miscellaneous Shower Honoring Mrs. Robert Hoffman
Mrs Mary Hoffman hosted a miscellaneous shower for the newlywed Mrs Robert Hoffman at her mother Mrs Herman Hoffmans home on North Indiana Street. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments served at an appointed hour.
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Mary Hoffman
Herman Hoffman
Indiana Street
Robert Hoffman
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