Tax Amendments Could Decide Election Outcomes
Indiana voters face a pivotal election on constitutional amendments Nos. 1 through 12. Supporters cite merit in several measures, notably Nos. 10 and 11 on tax flexibility and income tax, while opponents fear broad defeat if voters skip supporting other amendments. The outcome hinges on overall turnout and cross-majority rules, with polling details and ballot instructions outlined for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. voting.
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Indiana Bar Association
General Assembly
Cerk
Unon
Ounty
Fall Festival Fate to Be Decided at City Meeting
Greencastle residents merchants and manufacturers are urged to attend tonight at 7:30 in the assembly room of the courthouse to decide the fate of the big Fall Festival. The outcome will affect Green Castle’s welfare and the town’s cake event.
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Court House
Greencastle
Fry and Knox Tie the Knot in Roachdale Ceremony
Tillman H. Fry of Roachdale and Mrs. Alice Knox of Roachdale were united in marriage Saturday afternoon by Elder O. F. Lane at his home on South Indiana street. They were accompanied by a few of their relatives and friends.
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Tillman H. Fry
Roachdale
Alice Knox
O. F. Lane
South Indiana Street
Two Widows Claim Body of Hoosier ZR 2 Victim
The body of William J. Steele, crew member of the ZR-2 that wrecked near Hull, England, has been claimed by two widows, one in England and one in Bainbridge, Indiana. Navy officials said it may be several days before disposition is decided. Steele was killed when the dirigible exploded. his body lay in the wreckage until recovered. An English widow filed first. Indiana relatives then requested burial in Indiana, making two wives aware of the claim. Steele married Joyce Hannam of Leeds on July 4, 1921.
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Washington
William J. Steele
Hull
England
Bainbridge
Ind
Navy Department
Steele
Humber River
Indiana
Joyce Hannam
Leeds
Yorkshire
Indiana Widow At Bainbridge Believes Return of Body
Indiana widow at Bainbridge believes the Navy Department will return the body of Harry A. Steele. The brother, resident of Indianapolis, heard reports his sibling married an English woman. A consulting attorney said British authorities may recognize the marriage, but the body would be turned over to American authorities in England for claim. The family placed a claim with the Navy Department.
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Navy Department
Harry A. Steele
South State Avenue
Indianapolis
Steele
England
Obituary fragment mentions Steele survivors in Bainbridge
The passage notes Mr. Steele and his surviving relatives including his widow and brother and two children living with his parents in Bainbridge, following a recognition by letter.
Superintendent Benjamin Kelley Named Greencastle Leader
The City School Board unanimously elected Prof. Benjamin Wade Kelley former Elkhart superintendent to head Greencastle schools succeeding E C Dodson. Kelley, Earlham College graduate with Purdue and Chicago post grad work, arrives Tuesday. He is endorsed by local chambers and State Supervisor of Instruction. Also Rev E S Day to lead Bainbridge Christian Church. Mr and Mrs C M Knox of Chicago visited Greencastle weekend guests. Miss Pearl OHair returned from Bay View and Chicago trip.
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Benjamin Wade Kelly
Elkhart
Greencastle
F E. C. Dodson
Benjamin Wade Kelley
Indiana
E. C. Dodson
Connersville
Kelley
Earlham College
Purdue University
University of Chicago
Richmond
Fountain City
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis
C. M. Knox
Chicago
G. H. Williamson
Pearl O’hair
Bay View
Knox
Maude Burk
Putnam County Booze Runners Get Clemency
Governor McCray approves clemency for several Putnam County liquor cases. Paroles granted for Clarence Douthitt and Roy Lee Crowmer, with fines and costs, and commutations for John Czech Warren Mahoney Earl Heath, all tied to liquor law violations or escapes from State Farm. One parole denial for Thomas O Connor.
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State Board of Pardons
Sheff Lawrence
Serre
McCray
State Farm
Putnam County
Clarence Douthitt
Putnam Circuit Court
Roy Lee Crowmer
City Court of
Greencastle
John Czech
Reformatory
State Prison
Warren Mahoney
Earl Heath
Native of Putnam County Dies at Home in the West
Charles O. Call a former Putnam County resident and half brother of Louis Call who lives near Green Castle died at his Emporia Kansas home on August 5 He was the last of a family of fifteen children all died before him Louis Call is the only living relative with several cousins Mrs Martha Ferrand who lives north of town near Brick Chapel is a cousin Call spent his boyhood near Brick Chapel and will be remembered by residents of that area.
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Charles O. Call
Putnam County
Louis Call
Greencastle
Emporia
Kansas
Mr. Call
Martha Ferrand
Brick Chapel
Death of Charles O Call at Emporia after illness
Charles O Call died at 401 State Emporia yesterday afternoon at 5 40 after several years of sickness He was born near Greencastle Indiana December 3 1852 and moved to Emporia in 1881 Living with his nerves Mrs Mary Simons and Rosa and Linnie Call since his brother R A Call died in 1899 He worked for the Santa Fe for many years Survived by a half brother Louis Call near Greencastle Ind and three nieces Mary Simmons Rosa and Linnie Call
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Emporia
Kans
Daily Gazette
Charles O. Call
State
C. O. Call
Greencastle
Indiana
R. A. Call
Mary Simons
Rosa
Linnie Call
Mr. Call
the Sante Fe
Louis Call
Ind
Mary Simmons
A Z P Team Beats Portland Mills Nine In Tight Showdown
The American Zinc Products team edged Portland Mills nine 6 to 5 on the A Z P diamonds in a rain-slowed affair. It was tied until the eighth when AZP rallied for four runs as Ballard and Spencer were stymied by Allen and R Bee. Umpire Eiteljorge, serving as manager, earned praise for fair, decisive calls. The two teams are now even in the series with a deciding game to come on the local diamond.
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American Zinc Products
Portland Mills
A. Z. P. Diamonds
P. M’s
P. M
Eiteljorge
Roachdale
American Zinc Team Plays Roachdale on Weekend Trip
The American Zinc Products Co. baseball team traveled to Roachdale to face the Roachdale diamond nine. Mrs. James Moag of Indianapolis visited weekend with Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Christie and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John James and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris went to Jamestown in Montgomery county Sunday for the Beard family reunion.
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American Zinc Products Co
Roachdale
James Moag
Indianapolis
P. R. Christie
John James
Howard Harris
Jamestown
Montgomery County
Beard
Booze runners sentenced by judge in Indianapolis case
Lillian Bradshaw Marcus Bass and William Gibbs all colored of Indianapolis were fined $100 each and Gibbs plus Bass and Bradshaw from Indianapolis were sentenced to 60 days at the state farm. Millard Hinkel Clinton was fined $100 and given 60 days. Frank Maglione pleaded not guilty with trial set for next Monday. Bond fixed at $500. A deputy sheriff allegedly gave drinks during arrest amid claims of a drink supplied by an Indianapolis renegade and a Clinton crowd supported the defendants.
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Lillian Bradshaw
Indianapolis
Marcus Bass
William Gibbs
State Farm
Millard Henkel
Clinton
Frank Maglione
Sears
Huwes
Gibbs
Ira Step
Terre Haute
Bass
Bradshaw
Millard Hinkel
Hinkel
Maglione
Death of Mrs Viola Blue in Belle Union area
The death of Mrs Viola Blue wife of Wilson Blue occurred at their home southeast of Belle Union Sunday morning after 7 o clock. Cause heart trouble. Survived by husband foster son John Allen Cohn mother Mrs Anderson Carpenter and brother William Carpenter of this city. Funeral Tuesday at 10 at Walnut Chapel Church Rev Reuben Masten to officiate Interment Walnut Chapel Cemetery.
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Viola Blue
Wilson Blue
Belle Union
John Allen’ Cohn
Anderson Carpenter
William Carpenter
Walnut Chapel
Reuben Masten
Coatesville
Walnut Chanel
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League of Women
Indiana Republicans
Indaina
Isaac P. Gray
Thomas R. Marshall
Hicken Coop
Bainbridge, Indiana
Mr. Steele
E. S. Day
Christian Church of
Brazil
North Park Christian Church of
Central Christian Church of
Marion
Thomas J. O'Connor
R. H. E. Oeerrs
Ballard and Spencer
Allen
R. Bee
E. H. Eiteljorge
Rughes
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