Treasurers shortage investigated in Noblesville
An alleged $10,000 shortage in Hamilton County treasurer B. Setters accounts is under investigation by state examiner William P. Cosfield. Setters left Noblesville over a month ago for Michigan and has not been heard from. Bondsmen seek withdrawal and authorities consider the treasurer may be in Canada.
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Oblesville
Ind
B. Setters
Ilton County
William P. Cosfield
Setter
Ora
Michigan
Opin
Canada
Setters
Fred E. Hines
Hamilton
Scott
Noblesville
Nobles
Indiana Law
Indianapolis
National Bank of
Mansionette Mt department fire razes Ward Regaliz plant
In Anderson Indiana a large factory building burned at night, gutted by a blaze that fire crews fought to control. The fire forced about 150 workers from the structure as flames overwhelmed the warehouse, with damage estimated as the ruin of the Maisonette Mt department of Ward mM Regaliz company. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erson
Ind
Maisonette Mt
Ward mM Regaliz Company
Arrest report and suspect in county case
M Baldwin of the county part was arrested by Sheriff Edward Eitel. A warrant was issued on an alleged check case for 78.55 tied to Claude M. Marriage license details and several ages and occupations are listed. Weather notes predict mostly cloudy with possible showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Baldwin
Edward Eitel
Court of Justice of the Peace
Bald
Claude M
Tunney Face Question as Two Champs Fall in Chicago
Chicago reports a double dethronement in boxing with two successive champions losing titles in a year. Gene Tunney, the fourth Chicago challenger, faces possible bad luck as Rocky Kansas loses to Sammy Mandell while Tiger Flowers failed to keep the middleweight crown, raising questions about Tunney’s fate.
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Chicago
Genea Tunney
Rocky Kansas
Sammy Mandell
Tiger Flowers
Mickey Walker
Former Local Man Dies in Capital City
Alexander W. Whelan 72 native of Greencastle, long-time Indianapolis resident, died at home Wednesday at 3 30 pm of acute dilation of the heart. He was a former teacher in Greencastle and Kansas, later a proofreader for Burford Printing. Survived by widow Mary F. and eight children, with services planned in Indianapolis and Forest Hill cemetery.
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Alexander W. Whelan
Forest Hill Cemetery
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Mr. Wheelan
Whelan
Hanna Street
T. E. Evans
Henry
Ralph
Richard
Ray
Clifford Whelan
William R. Whelan
Chicago
Charles Ehemann
Tallulah
Fred Evans
Kansas
Florence Eslinger
Kinsley
Auto Crash Injures Two Men Near Penal Farm
Elmer Orr and J. A. Moss of Richmond Ind. were severely injured when a car driven by W L Denman of Greencastle collided head on with their vehicle near a lumber truck on the National road east of the city. The women passengers received minor injuries. Orr suffered a fractured right arm and facial injuries while Moss had facial cuts. Both cars were wrecked and the injured were taken to Community hospital by Dr Palm.
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Elmer Orr
J. A. Moss
Richmond
Ind
W. L. Denman
Greencastle
State Penal Farm
Orr
Denman Sudenly
Palm
Mr. Moss
Brazil
Manhattan Man Charged With Assault and Battery
Arthur Brattain, 39, of Manhattan, is jailed awaiting local court arraignment after allegedly assaulting Terre Haute salesman John Vaughn in the Wright garage. Vaughn, who suffered a badly bruised face, escaped with help and may press intoxication charges. Brattain, a cement plant worker from Limedale, was arrested by Sheriff Edward Eitelforge and Deputy Alva Bryan.
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Arthur Brattain
Manhattan
Brattian
John Vaughn
Terre Haute
Edward Eitelforge
Alva Bryan
Brattain
Vaughn
Wright
Indiana
Portland Cement
Limedale
Bryan
Labor Day Quar Leads to Two Shot Injuries
Reports to the Herald say Louie Stotts of Madison Township and Fred Mosteller of Parke County were shot during a Labor Day altercation. Both men reportedly fired shotguns at each other. Stotts suffered gunshot wounds to the body and lungs. Mrs. Stotts called the shooting accidental. Authorities have not questioned the principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Stotts
Madison Township
Fred Mosteller
Parke County
Putnam County
Herald
Stotts
First Baptist Church Midweek Revives Prayer Meeting
The church invites worshippers to a midweek revival at the church tonight with a focus on Solomon's Prayer of Dedicator. Volunteers needed for singing practice tonight ahead of next Sunday's Lord's Supper observance.
Methodist Sunday School Plans Important Friday Meeting
Teachers and officers announce a very important meeting this Friday evening at 6 o'clock in the church dining room.
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Methodist Sunday School
Three Killed in Evansville Interurban Crash
An Evansville Indiana interurban car returning from Dade Park race track plowed into open switch and three boxcars, killing Chester Brown William Tilley and Max Meyers instantly. Forty six injured rushed to hospitals with thirty seven to Walker hospital six to St Marys and three to Deaconess. Coroner probes why the switch was open.
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Interurban
Dade Park Race Track
Evansville
Ind
Standard Brick Company
Chester Brown
William Tilley
Max Meyers
Dade Park
Walker Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Deaconess Hospital
Max Lowe
Evans gifts chimes to Presbyterian church organ
Mrs. E. B. Evans adds twenty Deagan Tubular Chimes to the new Moller organ being installed at The Presbyterian. A dedication service is set for Sunday at 10 40 AM with a sacred concert at 7 30 PM and a Home Coming for current and former members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moller
Presbyterian
E. B. Evans
Friends of the Church
Spanish War Vets Picnic Set for September 18
Local United Spanish American War veterans announce a joint picnic with Crawfordsville Camp and families at Allendale Springs south of Greencastle on Sunday September 18. It is an annual event with camps alternating as hosts and further details to follow.
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Crawfordsville
Allendale Springs
Greencastle
Hearst offers $25,000 prize for finding Old Glory crew
William Randolph Hearst offers $25,000 to the captain and crew of the steamship that locates Lloyd Bertaud James D Hill and Philip Payne aboard the monoplane Old Glory after its failed New York to Rome attempt. He says the reward is a gesture of gratitude though he believes search effort already strong.
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Hearst
Los Angeles
Cal
INS
William Randolph Hearst
Rome
Lloyd Bertaud
James D. Hill
Philip Payne
Mr. Hearst
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Newfoundland
Philip A. Payne
RODEO FOR THE COUNTY FAIR NOW ASSURED
Kiwanis club underwrites one third of the 1500 guarantee for a high class rodeo during the county fair. Chamber of Commerce and Rotary clubs each back one third. The event is billed as one of the best of its kind and will draw strong attendance.
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Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Clubs
Putnam County Clinic To Offer Free Examinations
The Putnam County Tuberculosis Association will hold a clinic at Putnam County Hospital on Wednesday September 21 for anyone wishing to be examined. Dr. John Stygall of Indianapolis will assist local physicians in conducting the clinic and free examinations are available by notifying Miss Eva Milburn, hospital superintendent.
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John Stygall
Mis Seva Milburn
Putnam County Tuberculosis Association
Putnam County Hospital
Indianapolis
Eva Milburn
Assessors to Hold Annual Picnic in Marion Township
The County and township assessors and their families will hold their fourth annual picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oran Buis in Marion township on Sunday September 11. The event has been held annually for four years and draws unusually good attendance.
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Oran Buis
Marion Township
Prisoners Escape From Indiana State Farm Reported
Paul Burton of Marion County and Charles Johnson of Clay County escaped the Indiana State Farm Wednesday per affidavits filed in the local circuit court by Ralph Howard superintendent of the Farm. They are held in the County Jail. Johnson is 47 and Burton 32. Tom Randel attended the State Fair Thursday.
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Paul Burton
Marion County
Charles Johnson
Clay County
Indiana State Farm
Ralph Howard
Johnson
Burton
Contract for new Delta Tau house is set
Delta Tau Delta reports the $90 000 fraternity house contract on the Burnsides property Taylor Avenue has been let. Construction will start immediately behind the current house facing Seminary Street, which will be torn down after completion. A sunken garden and landscape work worth $12 000 is planned for the grounds.
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Delta Tau Delta
Burnsides
Taylor Avenue
Seminary Street
Greencastle Man Held After Brawl
Indianapolis. Len Morris of 40544 W Ohio St allegedly refused to buy denatured alcohol for James Monday 64 of Greencastle Ind leading to a brawl at Ohio St and the Canal Tuesday night. Monday was found beaten with a cut hand. He said he cut himself while attacking Morris with a knife after Morris struck him with a club. Both men are charged with assault and battery.
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Indianapolis
Len Morris
Ohio St
James
Greencastle
Ind
Canal
Monday
Morris
Eleven Gun Permits Issued In Putnam County
The Putnam County Clerk's office reports eleven permits issued this year for carrying concealed weapons. The quiet count suggests a peaceful community, though unpermitted carriers would violate state law and risk arrest and fines.
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Putnam County
Grand Jury Prepares Indictments Against Officials
Marion County grand jury in Indianapolis rushed to prepare indictments against four or five of Indiana's top state and city officials. Special prosecutors worked on mysterious papers, signalling that true bills might be drawn up that afternoon or affidavits filed against those under probe.
Fliers Pursue Transatlantic Flight From Newfoundland
Canadian pilots Terry Tully and Lieut James Medecalf attempt a Newfoundland to London crossing in the Stinson Detroit monoplane Sir John Carling. The flight aims for a 25000 dollar prize but radio silence and five hour delay raise fears for Old Glory and the fate of its crew.
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Sir John Carling
Harbor Grace
N. F
Newfoundland
Croydon
London
Sir John Darling
British Isles
Terry Tully
James Medecalf
Atlantic
England
Europe
Old Glory
Old Orchard
Maine
Tully
Medcalf
Detroit
Edward F. Schlee
William S. Brock
Canadian
Royal Flying Corps
Provisional Flying Corps of Canada
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Ounty
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CTORY
T Anderson
Ward
Stinson
ESTED
Dan
Capital City
Penal Farm
John Vaughan
Labor Day Quarre
First Baptist Church
The
Christian Church
L. E. Matchell
University
West Coast
Walter Hess
DePauw University
Martinsville
Prof. Hess
CO. Hospital
Tom Randel
Delta Tau
Eugene J. Cadoll
James Medcalf
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