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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1928
Page
1
Column piece reflecting on a sunny start for DePauw football training and school season. includes a playful tale of a newspaper delivery boy, a boiled likeness of office life, and a rough draft response about cards and air quality with nostalgic, humorous tone.
Chicago police identified a New York gangster as Lombardo’s killer after Frankie Yale was slain in Brooklyn. Ferrara, Lombardo’s bodyguard, died in hospital as authorities expected an inquest into both Lombardo and Ferrara’s deaths. Chicago gunmen reportedly left for New York to seek vengeance on Yale’s killers.
Edward Traugott proprietor of Traugott Clothing Company to surrender to U S Marshal A O Meloy on Dyer Act charges for transporting stolen autos. Harry and Elmer Sussman cousins and part owners also held with $25000 bonds each. Packard sedan belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Parrish of Cleveland Ohio involved in sale case.
A flattering review of Dr William Blanchard's latest work An Introduction to General Chemistry appeared in the Indianapolis Star Sunday books section. The piece was illustrated with a splendid photograph of Dr Blanchard.
A Big Four passenger train collided with freight cars on Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis. Injured include J. A. Jones Cleveland. Michael Ostermayer Hot Springs. William Russell Chicago. Ray Nett Buffalo. B. R. Saxbe Mechanicsburg. R. Fe Blackmore Muncie. Fred Weaver Terre Haute. Engineer FE Haldeman reported no rear signals. locomotive telescoped the freight car. Fireman Shank uninjured.
William H. Keller age 68 contracting carpenter died at home 2023 East Minnesota Street after a long illness. Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Louisville Kentucky he moved to Jeffersonville in 1898 and to Indianapolis two years later. Survived by wife Fannie Bickers, son Chester Keller, daughter Anna Phiesing, two brothers Henry and George Keller, three sisters Clara Anderson Anna Payton Emma Gleason, and five grandchildren.
Tribby’s Taxi and Baggage Service operated by C. W. Tribby began Monday with two sedans and a country sedan. The line will run day and night from the Tribby Garage at Vine and Franklin streets. Vehicles include a Studebaker and a light Graham Paige in town and a large Graham Paige sedan for country trips. Insurance delay pushed off the start from last week to Monday.
The forecast calls for mostly unsettled weather with local thunderstorms late tonight or Tuesday. A cooler trend is expected Tuesday or Tuesday night.
Indiana casualties include Bert Harris and Mrs Florence Buroad from gun incidents in Indianapolis, two teen plane crash victims near Otterbein, Herman Alsman electrocuted in Washington, and others killed in autos or drowning. Names and locations across Marion Seymour Noblesville Madison East Chicago Otterbein Cicero Creek noted.
Two Greencastle men were hurt in an early Sunday automobile crash at the Dun bar bridge northwest of Greencastle. Ever ett Williams lost control of his Ford sedan, the car overturned down an embankment, with the top crushed and glass broken. Burl Mathews suffered cuts and bruises, and Williams was badly hurt.
About seventy five persons and Masons with families and friends enjoyed an informal picnic on the west side gym of Mr and Mrs Robert Dills in Madison township. The Dills farm provided a scenic setting for the event and attendees thoroughly enjoyed the day.
From the Herald files: Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic candidate for Governor, will spell here Saturday. Harry Crawford and sister with visiting friends in Michigan. Captain Donnahue in Indianapolis for the 123rd Indiana Volunteers reunion. William Peck and Otto Lane at the State Fair today.
City schools opened Monday with an enrollment about 939 in grades and high school. The high school grew by fifty and the grades by forty from last year. Re apportionment will reduce crowding, with wards adjusted and drivers urged to use caution near cross streets around school buildings.
Lineman Paul Hunt of Wabash Valley Electric sustained a deep scalp wound Sunday morning while repairing a switch at the Zinc Mill. A wrench slipped from a coworker’s bag and struck him on the head as he descended from a light pole. He lives on East Liberty Street.
Bert Harris 45 is dead after a shooting at 146 DeLoss Street in a case tied to an alleged assault on Mrs Morris. Peter Jordan 25 is held, claiming self defense after Harris advanced and Jordan fired a .32 caliber bullet to the heart. Witnesses say Jordan produced a revolver when threatened.
Bernard C. Craig, attorney, filed suit against the city of Brazil in an appeal from the city Council contesting assessments on his property for a concrete pavement on Washington Street.
Dr. W. R. Hutcheson spoke on his India and Burma visits before a large audience in the First Christian Church. He shared photos and noted Burma’s greater missionary success. Rev. B. H. Bruner announced fall services and a Sunday night series on the Seven Deadly Sins starting September 25 with continued moving pictures and slides from Hutcheson’s reels.
The National Air Derby moves into its final phase as Class A leaders from New York to Los Angeles begin the last lap at Yuma. In Oklahoma City delays due to weather reduced Class B and C starts, with McWilliams withdrawing Group C after engine trouble.
Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam filed condemnation suits against four property owners in Clay county to acquire additional land for the proposed Tri county state park at the junction of Clay Sullivan and Greene counties. Plaintiffs are John and Susie Dobransky of Chicago John and Susie Ladika of Coalmont John S and Carrie Bonham of Coalmont and Rachel R and Floyd E Bemis.
Indiana police report 9 year old Margaret Ely died at City Hospital from rabies traced to a stray dog bite six weeks earlier. Coroner Keever investigates and police look into reports of other neighborhood attacks near 1924 Sugar Grove Ave.
Indianapolis police stopped a street holdup on Missouri Street as a parolee William Banks 22 and an accomplice robbed Andrew Kuhn 54. Banks a recent parolee from Indiana State Farm for burglary was identified by the victim. Officers Sergeant Daniel Cummings and Patrolmen Stricker and McCormick detained Banks after confronting the scene.
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