Indiana Voters Nix Most Constitutional Amendments in Special Election
Early unofficial results from thirty two counties show the proposed amendment preserving rights and duties failed. Only amendment No 1 to allow full citizenship voting broad support while amendments on militia income tax and other reforms were defeated or split. statewide totals show 58 236 votes against and 25 814 in favor across the counties.
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Dianapolis
Intendent of Public Instruction
Ies
Ral Assembly
Tuberculosis Clinic to Hold Second Putnam County Session
A second tuberculosis clinic in Putnam County will be held in September in the basement of the Green Public Library. Dr Styghall will lead the state headquarters and run the first clinic, held in spring, with the goal of offering a beneficial health service to the county.
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Putnam County
Greene Public Libary
Horse displays praised at State Fair judging
The Star notes favorable mentions for horses shown by Harvey W. Smith of Ros- Harvey Stamp of Roachdale and Del Myer & Son of Elwood as well as icons exhibited by G. A. Dix of Ware Ohio and J. R. McDaniel of Lordsville in stock judging.
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Harvey W. Smith
Ros
Putnam County Boy Wins Third in Hog Judging
Cecil Sutton of Putnam County, member of the Putnam County Boys Live Stock judging team, earned third place in the Hog Judging contest at the State Judging contest in Indianapolis. He was the only Putnam county boy to win a place.
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Cecil Sutton
Putnam County
Indianapolis
Sutton
Booze runner slain by sheriff identified in Indiana
The man killed by Sheriff Joseph Cain in a battle with booze runners near Lebanon Indiana Monday night was identified as Paul Joseph Kirwin of Ellis Avenue Chicago. Friends who received the body and sent it to Chicago say Kirwin, 23, worked as a clerk in a Chicago cigar store.
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Lebanon
Ind
Joseph Cain
Paul Joseph Kirwin
Ellis Avenue
Chicago
Kirwin
Farm couple tragedy ends in self destruction after failed attack
Hammond Indiana September 7. John Platt 58 a farmer nearby Shelby after his wife left him to work as a housekeeper for Martin Otis fired at Otis at a schoolhouse election booth but missed. He then shot at his wife at Otis's home missing again before killing himself as a posse closed in.
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Hammond
Ind
Martin Otis
Shelby
John Platt
Otis
Hughes Corrects Term for Upcoming Conference
Secretary Hughes told Washington newspaper correspondents that referring to the coming meeting as the disarmament conference is incorrect. He said the proper name is the conference for the limitation of armament, noting it is a distinct and narrower subject.
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Washington
Hughes
Gardner Escaped Convict Still At Large on M'Neal Island
Roy Gardner, escaped bandit, remained at large on M'Neal Island Washington as guards and naval patrols comb beaches and boats to keep him from reaching the mainland. Wounded or not he could hide long in the wild impenetrable terrain surrounding the Federal prison island.
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M’neil
Wash
Roy Gardner
Federal
Gardner
Prof. B. W. Kelley Speaker at Kiwanis Luncheon Today
Prof. Benjamin W. Kelley newly elected School Superintendent spoke at the Kiwanis Club lunch at Grand Central Hotel. He praised the high school and facilities and planned to move his family here once a residence is found. The Persimmon Brigade reunion for Indiana Infantry regiments 115th to 118th will be Sept. 27 at Grand Army Hall Indianapolis with good attendance urged.
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Benjamin Wade Kelley
Edwin C. Dodson
Kiwanis Club
Grand Central Hotel
Kelley
Elkhart
Persimmon Brigade
115Th
118Th Indiana Voluntary Infantry
Grand Army Hall
Maryland Street
Indianapolis
Putnamville Guests Visit Mrs Noble Snider and Mr Snider
Mrs. David Sublett and Mrs. Clyde Sutherlin along with their daughters from Putnamville were guests Wednesday of Mrs. Noble Snider and Mr. Snider.
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David Sublett
Clyde Sutherlin
Putnamville
Noble Snider
Mr. Snider
Smithy loses all on ponies and is jailed for robbery
John son Holmes a 28 year old ex blacksmith from New Harmony Indiana is jailed in Cincinnati accused of blackjacking and robbing Chicago salesman William Heinz of a 2000 diamond ring and 3000 in checks. He fled but was chased by hotel guests and over 200 bystanders and the loot recovered. He says he sold his shop to bet on horses and that his wife and two children left him.
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Cincinnati
Johnson Holmes
New Harmony
Ind
Gibson House
Holmes
William Heinz
Chicago
Heinz
New Harmoney
Per Capita Circulation Drops 59 Cents in August
The Treasury reports the average American held 59 cents less in August than July. On August 1 per capita circulation was $53 for a population of 108,226,000, falling to $52.41 on September 1 with an estimated population of 108,365,000.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Successor to Miss Cammack Named in Greencastle
The city school board announces Esther Smith of Terre Haute as Home Economics teacher at Greencastle High School to succeed Mary Cammack. Smith assumes duties with the new position.
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Esther Smith
Terre Haute
Greencastle Tligh School
Mary Cammack
Fall Meeting of Indianapolis Presbytery Opens Soon
The Fall Meeting of the Indianapolis Presbytery will be September 19 and 20 at the city Presbyterian church. Dr John B Worrall will lead a Conference on Evangelism Monday at 10:00 a m. Delegates include ministers and elders from eight counties and sessions are open to the public. A special address by Rev John R Lyons of Peking China is set for Monday evening.
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Presbytery
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
John B. Worrall
Danville
Evangelistic Committee of
Putnam
Hendricks
Hancock
Morgan
Clay
Owen
Monroe
Brown
Bartholomew
R. P. Jones
D. D
Franklin
J. B. Ferguson
Hopewell
John R. Lyons
Peking
China
Rain Helps Check Minnesota Forest Fires
Rain fell in western Minnesota forests near McGrath and Whitepine aiding officials who say flames can be contained. About 1,000 militiamen and volunteers worked overnight to back fire and cut lines, gaining the upper hand as forces withdrew in the Onamia district after the rain.
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Minnesota
ST. Paul
Minn
McGrath
Whitepine
Onamia
Bond Posted For One Alcohol Runner In Indianapolis
Ed Marshall, among the Indianapolis booze runners, was released after his wife posted a 1200 dollar gold bond with county clerk Harry Moore. Companion Henry Candle remains jailed and is expected to obtain a similar bond soon. Locust Street church plans a 7 30 pm service with the theme Sincerety of Jesus and a brief pastor address followed by a board meeting.
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Ed Marshall
Indianapolis
Lawrence Sears
Harry Moore
Henry Candle
Locust Street Church
Sunday School Board
Fred Todd and son attend State Fair on Wednesday
Fred Todd and his son Kermit attended the State Fair on a Wednesday, enjoying exhibits and rides as they toured the grounds together.
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Fred Todd
Son Kermit
Two Local Men Fined for Illegal Liquor Purchase
Lawrence Paris and Orville Fultz of South Greencastle faced Judge Janes I Hughes for unlawfully purchasing liquor from a common carrier. Each was fined 50 dollars plus 30 dollars costs, with 80 days at the State Farm if unpaid. Paris initially involved Marshall O Hair in an arrest, then reported for the drinking incident. The men admitted drinking but denied knowledge of the seller, claiming an Indianapolis buyer and a car ride.
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Lawrence Paris
Orville Fultz
South Greencastle
Janes I. Hughes
Marshall O'Hair
South End
Fox
Marshall
Paris
Insfome
Aicht
Hughes
Fultz
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Hamilton
State Farm
Whose Ford Is This Car Seized in Booze Run
Benjamin Howard of Indianapolis claims the car found after a liquor chase belongs to him and says he does not know the alleged occupants who fled into tall corn. Sheriff Sears seized the Ford after a gunfight and the hearing is set for Saturday before Judge Hughes.
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Lawrence Sears
Benjamin Howard
Indianapolis
Hughes
Howard
Christie Couple in Indianapolis Wednesday
Mr and Mrs George Christie traveled to Indianapolis and were there on Wednesday with local observers noting their appearance in the city.
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George Christie
Indianapolis
Aged Widow Augusta Reeves Dies at 71 in Greencestis
Augusta P Reeves 71 died at her home on South Ilinois Street South Greencestis Wednesday evening near 7:30 due to debility and complications. Funeral at Elletsville M E Church Saturday 10:30 with burial there. The party leaves at 8:30 by Monon. Viewing Friday afternoon at Mrs McNeelys Illinois street. She leaves two daughters and two brothers including Mrs Sarah McNealy of this city.
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Augusta P. Reeves
South Ilinois Street
South Greencestis
Elletsville M. E
Elletsville
the Monon
Hog Supply 6841 Prices Hold Steady
Indianapolis hog prices held at 8.50 to 9.00 with top 9.10 at opening. Best pigs near 8.25, light pigs and sows around 7. About 6,000 hogs sold by 10 am, 3,000 to local killers and 3,000 to outsiders. Cattle slow but steady, calves 14, lambs 8, sheep 5.
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Indianapolis
Wigglers to Decide Arguments on Friday at State Fair
Indianapolis pace crowd to watch four Indiana bred pacers settle speed merits for a $5,000 purse. Kokomo George Walter K Abbe Hal and Hoosier Lady race on Friday along with a floral horseshoe prize for the winner. Final week events include a free for all with ten entries a 2 25 trot for three year olds and a 2 15 pace for three year olds.
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Indianapolis
Fair Management
Kokomo George
C. W. Martin
Walter K
Fred Cline
This City
Abbe Hal
George Phillips
Danville
Hoosier Lady
M. E. Mahaffie
Stilesville
G. R. Kemper
Purlie to Speak at Maple Hill Protracted Meeting
Maple Hill to host Purlie for a protracted meeting starting Saturday night September 10. Local residents report hospital visits and health updates including Andrew Dickey’s tonsil and adenoids removal in Indianapolis and gradual improvement.
British Cabinet Invites De Valera Delegates at Inverness
The British Cabinet invites Eamon de Valera to send delegates to Inverness on September 20 for talks. The Daily Mail notes one condition Ireland stay within the empire and urges an early reply. Northern Ireland coercion was reaffirmed as off limits. The premier called the situation grave and warned against more notes.
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London
DeValera
Inverness
Daily Mail
Scotland
Ireland
de Valera
Ulster
Northern Ireland
New Officers Elected for Local Woman's Missionary Society
The Locust Street Church auxiliary elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs. C. E. Badger and Vice President Miss Ella Adama. Ninety four members, two new entrants Mrs. York and Mrs. Stanley L Scott, attended the close of the conference year with a pledge total of 330 dollars toward a 360 goal. Delegates were chosen for the Terre Haute branch meeting.
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Locust Street
Rader
Morton Avenue
C. E. Badger
J. E. Courtney
Ella Adama
J. E
Ella Adams
Sarah Wright
H. C. Clippinger
Theo. Crawley
Clyde Williams
Wright
O. E. Badger
Rain and hailstorm hits Clinton Falls area
A strong rain and hailstorm Friday evening caused streams to rise above banks. Ir and Mrs Lemuel Blue were summoned to Belle Union by the death of his aunt. Brother L D Dodd had dinner with Mr and Mrs George Pierce. Mr and Mrs Donald Thomas visited with Mr and Mrs Harvey Thomas before traveling to Indianapolis. Mrs Emily Boswell visited her daughter Mrs Eula Stages Monday evening.
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Lemuel Blue
Belle Union
Brother L. D. Dodd
George Pierce
Donald Thomas
Harvey Thomas
Indianapolis
Emily Boswell
Eula
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