24 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
1
Miss Gilmore Ass't Atty Gen presents an informal address on Manila and the Philippines. She reviews native customs, foreign elements, and the legal framework, noting confusion of laws under Spanish rule and the cost of living in Manila.
A local advert promotes Everhart's as a source of fresh fruits and holiday foods. The piece endorses a wholesome diet, praising apples bananas figs and dates, and invites readers to visit for a “thing of beauty” that enriches mind and body. A party from Startsville heads to Satens, North Carolina, to visit relatives, leaving Tuesday night for four weeks.
About 600 veterans in Decatur county formed a Soldiers and Sailors Union for social reunion and patriotic remembrance. Officers listed include President M D Tackett and secretaries John Childs and Alfred Barnes. An executive committee was named to plan the next annual reunion in January.
The report accuses Perry Diebold secretary of the Republican National Committee and others of graft within the Post Office. It claims a Caledonian Mine Coal Company manipulated mail routes and stock sales, with Chas Emory Smith and Robert Prancewell named among those connected to irregularities. Indiana men are allegedly implicated.
Frank L. Bixter of Tuiciapapolis died this morning at his mother in law Mrs John Levelbon’s home on South Franklin Street at nine. A long illness from consumption preceded his death. He arrived in Greensboro Saturday to visit his wife. Remains to be taken to Spencer, Indiana, this evening for burial.
Reports from Columbus Greensburg and Greensburg show city authorities planning brick street work with bids ranging from 5000 to 40000 dollars. Several local firms are listed as contracting candidates while related notes hint at a Westport coast office deal and a racing pace to publish.
George Newman arrested for drinking in Ripley County appears before Major Northern. He pleads guilty and pays the fine with a check from his checkbook, then leaves the Mayor's office pleased with the prompt settlement.
The W C T U of this city hosted a social at Mrs Mary DeWeese on N Franklin street in honor of Miss Floythiere assistant Attorney General in the Philippines and former temperance medal contest declaimer. The event praised women’s influence in law and urged temperance ideals as railroads anticipate a large holiday passenger flow.
Nick Patterson the liveryman spotted two men trying to break into Barr Woodfill's North Franklin street home around 12:36 Friday morning. He shouted and threw rocks, scattering the intruders. Marshal Dickey responded but no suspects were found. Woodfill woke but could not identify the attackers. Local readers urged vigilance as the city faces a surge of unknown tramps and strangers this season.
Senator Beveridge backs a pension increase for Major Ro Glentoofrbis edtw a veteran of the Mexican War and the Civil War era. The petition asks raising his monthly pension from $50 to $80 in recognition of his valiant military service. Drake leads them all for Haolidas goods.
A brawl erupted among six or more tramps near Lord's vealtry house Thursday morning. Fists and revolvers were involved and one man was shot in the face but not seriously hurt. Marshal Dickey captured two suspects who are in county jail and will be tried Friday on charges yet unnamed.
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