Convention in Chicago Deliberates Platform Delays
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago delegates focus on permanent organization and platform work. Margar et Hill McCarter becomes the first woman to address a national convention. Rumors swirl about vice presidential selections while speeches and contests may push nomination past Saturday.
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Associated Press
Coliseum
Chicago
National Committee
Margaret Hill McCarter
Kansas
Platform
Chauncy M. DePew
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Risky Business at Station Ends with Fire
Elmer Jackson of Nortenburg nearly burned himself and his car when he tried to refuel an idling engine. Heat from the motor ignited gasoline at the nozzle. he raised the nozzle to stop flames, causing burning fluid to spill over him and the vehicle. Clothing and car were scorched but injuries were not serious.
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Elmer Jackson
Nortenburg
Hope Journal
Edgar T Dean Sues Over Real Estate Sale and Partition
Edgar T Dean filed suit against Edgar T Dean and others to sell real estate to pay debts and to partition the property. The action seeks legal authority to divide and distribute the estate according to equity and law.
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Edgar T. Dean
Paralyzed Stroke Strikes Hope Area Woman
Miss Stella Hein suffered a paralytic stroke while alone south of Hope. Neighbors later found her unable to move after noticing unattended cows. Mrs Rickerts and Mrs Woehler investigated and discovered her condition in the late evening.
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Stella Hein
Hope
Commencement Tonight at Millhouser
The Millhouser commencement will be held tonight with 25 graduates. Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction Benj Burroughs will deliver the address. Thirteen graduates are girls and twelve are boys.
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Millhouser
Benj Burroughs
Letts Pythians Plan Memorial for Sunday
Rev. Overman will deliver the principal address at Memorial services held by Letts Lodge Knights of Pythias at Mt. Aerie Baptist church Sunday afternoon June 13. The program begins at 2 20 and the public is invited. all Knights urged to attend.
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Overman
Mt. Aerie Baptist Church
Letts Lodge Knights of Pythias
Banquet Tickets Sell Fast For Legion Dinner
Hartford Sallee announced more than 100 tickets sold for the American Legion Post 129 banquet to be held at the YMCA. George Allen of Greensburg and Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce secretary will give the principal talk. The Franklin Jnglers provide music for the event and postdinner dance.
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Hartford Sallee
Joe Welsh
American Legion
Legion
George Allen
Greensburg
Terre Haute
Greensburg Rotarians Ready for Shelby Trip
Rotarians prepare for an outing to Shelbyville tomorrow evening about ninety percent ready. A special car will depart at 5 30 p m via the S and C and return after the meeting at a time set by the Rotarians. Frank Donnell will arrive home to join the trip.
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Shelbyville
Specia
Frank Donnell
Democrats Aim to Ratify Versailles Treaty Platform
In San Francisco Homer Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived to organize for the National Convention and announced that ratification of the Versailles Treaty will be the party’s main plank.
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Frisco
Associated Press
San Francisco
Homer Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Debauch on bootleg whiskey ends in suicide
Fort Wayne reports George Spry aged 41 took poison after a week of bootleg whiskey intoxication. Police say he drank a solution of poison and died at his home. The incident highlights ongoing illegal liquor disturbances in the city.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
George Spry
Realty Transfers Across Towns and Lots
Isaac Palmer transfers 40 acres in Saltcreek township to Ed H Neimeyer for 1500 dollars. Scott Crist conveys a city lot to W E Thomas and wife for 2550 dollars. Alex Porter sells a city lot to Edith Weeks for 750 dollars. Edith M Weeks deeds a city lot to Mary B and George H Brannon for 1000 dollars. William Palmer transfers Sandusky lots to Sandusky Elevator Co for 1800 dollars. Max Dalmbert sells North Lincoln residence to Locke Bracken for 2500 dollars. Belle Montgomery transfers a city lot to Mollie Kirkpatrick for 1500 dollars. William Christian conveys Milford lots to J E Morris for 2000 dollars. Belle English sells a city lot to Ben Myers for 1000 dollars. Wilbur Elliott transfers Milford property to John W Cadle for 275 dollars.
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Scott Crist
W. E. Thomas
City
Alex Porter
Edith Weeks
Edith M. Weeks
Mary B
George H. Brannon
William Palmer
Sandusky Elevator Co
Sandusky
Max Dalmbert
Locke Bracken
North
Lincoln
Belle Montgomery
Mollie Kirkpatrick
William Christian
J. E. Morris
Milford
Belle English
Ben Myers
Wilbur Elliott
John W. Cadle
Warning to residents as livestock roam at night
Police urge outskirts residents to keep horses and cattle confined after multiple reports of animals running loose at night. This notice warns of ongoing patrols and potential enforcement.
Watson Will Pass On Party Platform
Chicago June 8 The Republican convention Resolution Committee elected Senator Watson of Indiana its chairman by a vote of 40 to 3. The committee began hearings to shape the party platform with many groups seeking influence including wets and drys suffragists labor leaders and Irish supporters. A sub committee was formed to decide policy on the League of Nations and other disputed issues before Thursday submission.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Watson
Indiana
Techie
Ireland
League of Nations
Kansas
Maryland
Georgia
Ogden Mills
New York
Mills
Svith
Will H. Hays
Sixth Group of Bankers Meet at Magnesia Springs
On Thursday June 17 the Sixth group of bankers will meet at Magnesia Springs near Brookville for a meeting and outing. Registration at Brookville courthouse at 10 a.m. followed by a dinner at the springs. W H Senour of Brookville will give the welcome address and Walter Bonner of Third National Bank will respond. Several others from the city will attend. Magnesia Springs is described as a delightful venue.
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Magnesia Springs
Brookville
Court House
W. H. Senour
Walter Bonner
Third National Bank
Circuit Court News Foreclosure and Divorces Discussed
The estate of Henry Thompson had a mortgage foreclosure judgment to cover costs and legal fees after a default. David Holmes v Greensburg Democrat Co was continued to June 19 for alleged back pay. In the divorce case Bessie C against Jesse D Stout Mrs Stout seeks additional allowance.
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Henry Thompson
David Holmes
Greensburg Democrat Co
Bessie C
Jesse D. Stout
County Highways Jorecese Attention and Delayed Maintenance
W. W. Bonner and other local leaders returned from Indianapolis after meeting with the Highway Commission and Federal Good Roads Board. They discussed Decatur County highway maintenance with a 50 50 meeting of local and state officials and promised immediate work on the Michigan Road and Fort Wayne Pike.
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W. W. Bonner
Senator Dobyns
John Russell
C. M. Woodfill
Geo. L. Parrish
Indianapolis
Rotary Club and
Business Men‘s Association
Highway Commission
Decatur County
Federal Good Roads Board
Commission
Michigan
Suit Filed For Guardian Of William Butteroff
William Butteroff filed suit in circuit court yesterday against Ann Hern seeking appointment of a guardian. The dispute centers on protective oversight for Butteroff and names Hern as the proposed guardian in the filing.
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William Butteroff
Ann Hern
James Caskey May Study in Paris
James Caskey a piano teacher in an Indianapolis college will leave for Washington in a few weeks to take an engagement in a leading Washington hotel He may then travel to Paris to continue music studies Owen Miller of north of town departed for Washington D C to spend the summer with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Edward Clore in government service
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James Caskey
Indianapolis
Washington
Caskey
Paris
Owen Miller
North of Town
Washington, D. C
Edward Clore
Weather Forecast for Indiana This Evening
The forecast calls for continued warm weather across Indiana tonight and into Thursday. Temperatures stay above normal with mild humidity and no significant storms expected.
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Indiana
Feair
Harding's Nomination Hopes Seen From Chicago Talks
Chicago observers report a subdued start to the convention season with Ohio hopes lingering as soft contenders study the field. Harding maintains an active headquarters presence while rivals Wood and Lowden face fatigue, and a shift toward dark horse candidates may shape the race ahead.
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Chicago
Ohio
Harding
Harding Elemon
Sonyone
Johnson High
Wood An Lowden
Plea Kings Plea Guilty On Speed Limit Charge
Merl Winkler of Rushville and R A McCoy faced speed law violator charges. Winkler pleaded guilty before Mayor McCoy and paid 11 dollars total. McCoy also pleaded guilty and was fined 11 dollars.
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Merl Winkler
Rushville
McCoy
R. A. McCoy
Victom
Mrs. Fred Seitz Injured in Garage Fall
Mrs. Fred Seitz of North Franklin Street suffered painful injuries after tripping on a wire and falling on the cement. An evening X ray showed no broken bones but a badly torn ligament that will disable her for some time.
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Fred Seitz
North Franklin Street
Local man wins in Johnson court
Shelbyville June 8 Judge Miller of the Johnson circuit court overruled the Shelby county commissioners demurrer to Charles F. Reddington's petition seeking release from contracts awarded before the war for Nugent road Hanover township and McKay road Liberty township. The ruling upheld the recent legislative act freeing contractors from unfulfilled prewar contracts due to material cost increases. Attorneys Wickens Osborn and Hamilton represented Reddington.
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Miller
Johnson Circuit Court
Shelby County
Charles F. Reddington
Hanover Township
McKay Road
Liberty Township
Board of
Shelby County Commissioners
Reddington
Shelby Circuit Court
Hey, Shaw Delivers Class Address At Newpoint
Dr. A T Shaw spoke to the graduating class at Newpoint in Christen church. Superintendent Crawley praised the school, diplomas were presented, and the keynote sermon stressed keeping youth’s spirit with faith optimism and persistence. A Kansas City financier Mr Long illustrated life lessons beyond star plays.
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A. T. Shaw
Newpoint
Christan Church
Golay
Crawley
Huber
Saltcree Township
Shaw
R. A. Long
Kansas City
Bertis King
Jessie M. Walker
Hanley Marlin
Raymond Green
Joseph J. Puttman
Harry Neimeyer
Raymond F. Carr
Louise Williams
Lester Earl Palmer
Melvin Brown
Hazel Campbell
Cecil Brown
George Mosier
Margaret Stark
Kathryn Metz
Appendicitis Operations Reported in Columbus Run
J F Hamilton of Westport took Mrs Samuel Ridnour to Columbus Monday where Dr Rupp operated for appendicitis. Tuesday he took Miss Noble Irvin of near St Denis for another appendectomy. Mrs Irvin was formerly Miss Susan Picket of east of Westport. Ol Templeton visited Mr and Mrs M N Hil of Adams yesterday.
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J. F. Hamilton
Westport
Samuel Ridnour
Columbus
Rupp
Noble Irvin
Near St. Denis
Irvin
Susan Picket
Ol Templeton
M. N. Hil
Adams
Miss Gasoway to Speak at M E Church Tomorrow
Miss Adelaide Gasoway will discuss her experiences in French furlo seconds during the war at the M E church tomorrow at 2 30 p m. The event is free and open to all with singing and speaking expected to entertain and inform attendees.
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Adelaide Gassoway
M. E
France
Albert Russell Reports Uncle Oscar Elder Stable at St Vincent
Albert Russell returned from Indianapolis where he visited his uncle Oscar Elder who remains in stable condition at St Vincent hospital. Miles Zoller heads to Cambridge to return from MIT. Lewis Moss will stay in Boston for the summer with a good job.
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Albert Russell
Indianapolis
Oscar Elder
St. Vincent Hospital
Mr. Elder
Russell
Miles Zoller
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
Mass
Lewis Moss
Boston
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