02 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
1
The New Era voices a frank critique of Democratic platform violations that undermined the 1910 county election. It argues honest candidates bore the load for party members who failed to uphold pledges, citing Greensburg 1909 events and a joking shift in governance.
Frank T. Holland died in Indianapolis after a sudden illness while visiting his sister Mrs. A S Cost for Thanksgiving. He was 58, a Mason and Woodman, with 32000 insurance. He had run the Depot restaurant in Greensburg and the Commercial hotel in North Vernon, leaving a widow and several children. Funeral services were held in Indianapolis Saturday.
Two post offices in Morristown and Centerville await his recommendations after he departs for Washington D C for the opening of Congress. He will return for holidays with Congress adjournment for at least two weeks. Mrs Barnard Ruth Barnard and Ralph Barnard stay behind until after holidays and will join for January.
Judge Hugh Wickens newly presiding over the Bartholomew and Decatur circuit courts says he will adopt no fixed court rules. He intends to speed trials by judging each case on its merits and will end the practice of delaying trials until the next term after indictment or information. Juvenile books at the Fair.
LonpCoN reports Lord Curzon's plan for a poor man's Oxford. A year costs about $1000, prior to vacations, with extra charges for room, furniture, scout fees, meals, tutor costs, and weekly food bills. Cambridge is noted as cheaper overall.
Early Sunday morning in November Tolstoy, the renowned novelist and social reformer, was found in a hut near Astopova Russia. Born August 28 1828 at Yasmaya Poliana he served in the army defending Sebastopol during the Crimean War and later devoted himself to literature and education. His works include War and Peace and Christ's Christianity. He faced government scrutiny yet remained influential with the common people through his writings and reformist stance.
F D Warren publisher of Appeal to Reason in Girard Kansas must serve six months in Leavenworth federal prison and pay a $1000 fine after appeals court affirmed. He was accused of sending mail with a $1000 ransom claim to kidnap ex Governor Taylor and deliver him to Kentucky authorities a false and threatening message judged improper for postal materials.
The Connersville council, all Republicans, will name a mayor pro tem within ten days after Finny Gray resigns to join Congress next March. The law requires a council member to serve as mayor until a successor is elected by the council, signaling a continued Republican leadership.
A dense column chronicles marriages and social events from December 1860 to March 1861, including J A Alexander with Mary M Tarkington and John Brown with Harriett Mann, plus various editorial notes on secession, politics, and local happenings in Decatur County. It mentions presses, taverns, church revivals, funerals, and community improvements across multiple towns.
A petition seeks a two mile road from the south city toll gate to the Columbus pike near William Goddard with a Muddy Fork bridge and heavy grading at an estimated cost of 25000 dollars. A remonstrance lists many names and challenges the need while proposing a cheaper half mile southwest route connecting with the Kammerling road.
Cr J Bickhart owner of the Bickhart flouring mill says he closed a deal with Rushville Commercial Club and will move there tearing down the St Paul mill. Capacity will grow from thirty to fifty barrels daily at Rushville, where only one mill exists.
United States Amusement Company receiver sues A. C. Woods and ninety two New Castle residents in circuit court. The firm aimed to build and run theaters statewide, capitalized at 100000, selling stock at 10 per share with options. no theaters were built beyond an airdome at Kokomo, leaving many defrauded stockholders.
John O'Bair founder and longtime editor of the Laurel Review suffered paralysis on Tuesday afternoon last week and was unconscious for several hours before rallying. At fifty six he is a cousin of local Batterton Hazzlrigg and Thomson families and is known as an excellent citizen in the community.
Roy C. Kanouse known as The Shoe Feller runs a long ear of corn contest in Decatur County inviting exhibitors from nearby areas. Prizes include a $4.00 pair of shoes for first and two other footwear prizes. proceeds from corn sold go to the Associated Charity fund. Judging occurs at contest close and winners are determined by ear length.
John L. Griffiths praises London court speed in Crippen murder case as an example for improving U.S. criminal trials. He defends rapid dispatch, asserts rights of the prisoner were protected, and cites English differences including juror challenges and lack of pre verdict press discussion.
A local ad urges customers to call Jones The Lumbermen for best hard and soft coal. Both phone lines are listed for orders and inquiries.
The collection for the poor at the union Thanksgiving service totaled 23.09 dollars and was turned over to the Charities Association for distribution.
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