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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
2
George E. Goodrich of Shelbyville has been appointed a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. The Greensburg Standard notes terms and a payment detail of 1.50 for prior year county notices with Friday December 20 as a referenced date.
The speaker urges Congress to avoid tariff tinkering and focus on constructing the Isthmian canal. He calls for necessary appropriations, warns against anarchy, and urges adjournment and return home once goals are met.
Greensburg residents enjoyed warmth as Twalgas kept homes heated in the recent cold spell while nearby towns faced flickering flames. Despite claims Greensburg had no gas, officials report four more years of strong supply.
The Suprise Court finds the Indiana mortgage deduction lawful and rules a tax measure aimed at uniform operation is not unconstitutional. The related bill, drafted by Hon. M. E. Newhouse, moved through the Legislature in 1897, passed the House, stalled in the Senate, and was revived and enacted in 1899.
The weather clerk reports a brutal snap with record depths in the region. Captain John E F Childs notes minimums of 16 below Saturday night 17 below Sunday night and 6 below Monday night signaling a harsh season ahead. The city braces for cold with heavier clothing and gear.
The Sandcreek township institute convened at Letts on December 14 with most teachers present except Misses Dixon and Simmonds. Principal W A Burton led Europe in the XIX Century followed by sanitation and decoration. Will R Tucker spoke on Centralization of Country Schools and Indiana Poets and Poetry closed the session. Institute adjourned to meet the third Saturday in January. Luna W Taylor, Sec y.
A Greensburg Indiana postmaster contest heats up as Senator Beveridge backs A M Willoughby after Greensburg shifts districts. Citizens seek James E Caskey reappointment with 1020 of 1140 patron support and plan to alert the President while Representative Watson stays neutral.
Frank Harris writes from Panglao Island P I October 17 1901 describing his arrival on the island teaching in two schools and a night class for adults. He boards for $30 a month with a native master and an interpreter helps him greet dignitaries and inaugurate English teaching. He details travel from Manila via Cebu Iloilo Panay and Barn to Bohol and Panglao and mentions letters from home and plans to visit more islands.
Growing interest surrounds Smiley led gatherings with daily prayer meetings at Presbyterian church and Bible lectures in local venues. He discusses Pentecost conversions, the jailer at Philippi, and prayers behind salvation. Friday will feature a talk on The Great and Wicked City.
W F Robbins of Westport visited here on Tuesday. Throp’s offers Christmas gifts with perfumes at Alexander’s and candy at Schall’s bakery. B F Gaston of Jackson township wed Mary Erwin of Mitchell, with praise for the groom’s character. Will G McVay, Indianapolis News rep, was in town.
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