Jeffersonville Marriage Market Exposed by AG Probe
Deputy Lockhart reports a large marriage license scheme in Clarke County with 8 percent nonresidents, fees netting over 2900 yearly, and a private ledger hiding records. Justices of the peace run wedding parlors around Jeffersonville, with runners aiding elopers and ministers performing ceremonies, while nonresident fees enrich the clerk and public records are withheld. The attorney general considers action to curb the practice amid Louisville gamblers using Jeffersonville as a convenience hub.
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Ed Down
Jeff
Taylor
Lockhart
Jefferson
Metropolitan Police Board
County Clerks Office
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Tenuty Lockhart
Clarke County
Carr
Clark County
Ploxd
Clark
Labor Riot in Daleville Affects Midland Railroad
In Daleville Indiana on Thursday morning Greek and American laborers clashed over tools, trains, and control of firearms bought the prior night. Police intervened after gunfire sent Americans fleeing. several injured but none fatally as Greeks outnumbered the Americans. More trouble was feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Daleville
Midland
Interurban Car Hits Freight Train at Brazil Crossing
At a Main Street crossing in Brazil Indiana a Vandalia switcher was struck by an interurban car. Morton Hunt a Vandalia switchman was killed and a score of people injured. Motorman Sweeney escaped with injuries after the air brake failed and the car derailed into the freight cars. Hunt’s wife and family in New Mexico are noted in the report.
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Brazil
Ind
Vandalia
Main St
Morton Hunt
Sweeney
Hunt
Coolihan
New Mexico
Prices Rise as Potato Famine Hits Indiana County
In Muncie and surrounding counties a potato famine driven by drought pushes prices to two dollars a bushel, the highest since 1856. Seed stock dwindles as farmers rely on imports from St. Louis and the West. Mrs. Lydia Harris lies seriously injured after alleging her husband Henry Harris kicked and injured her, with a broken rib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
St. Louis
West
Lydia ‘Harris
Three Kidnapping Attempts Reported in Vincennes
Three attempts to abduct children occurred over four days in Vincennes Indiana. A woman entered Herman W Keith’s home and snatched Bennie and Kenneth aged ten and eight from their bed before the noise alerted the family. the men escaped. A man entered John Painter’s home and took his daughter aged fifteen from her bed, but the girl’s call alerted her father and the kidnapper fled. A minister took Walter Musty’s five year old daughter from bed but dropped her when he stumbled and fled. Local excitement and talk of tracking down the suspects followed.
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Vincennes
Ind
Herman Wkeith
Bennie
Kenneth
John Painter
Walter Musty
Mirs
Sin Organization
Glover’s Death Self-Inflicted In Indiana Well
Ladoga Indiana August 15 Fridaids of George Glover recount his death by drowning in a well Wednesday. He remained sane while tending to business till the end. He owned a farm and was comfortable. He rose at dawn climbed down the well braced against the sides replaced boards at the top then plunged into the water. His wife heard him rise but did not react.
Woman dies from cat bite blood poisoning in Indiana
Miss Ila Mc Quiston, 54, of Liberty, was scratched and bitten when a cat attacked her while she tried to seize a chicken. The wounds were treated but led to blood poisoning, and she died Tuesday night in Dublin, Indiana, after the Aug 15 incident.
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Dublin
Ind
Ila McQuiston
Liberty
Boy dies after marble game clash in Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana on August 15 Siddie McKee 13 and younger boys played marbles when McVeta struck McKee on the head with a stone. McKee died later from a brain concussion prompting investigation into the incident.
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Siddie MckKee
Marbles
McVeta
McKee
Fire in Redkey business district causes $6000 loss
Women aided the bucket brigade as fire raged through Redkey's business section on Wednesday, with the blaze threatening the town. Cause not yet determined. In Muncie Harris Jefferson, a farmer, died in a field fire after suffering an epileptic seizure, his clothing burned off as he lay unable to be rescued.
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Redkey
Ind
Muncie
Harris Jefferson
Jefferson
Erdman called to New York over tin plate plant plans
Anderson reports C V Erdman general manager of the American tin plate mills has been summoned to New York by steel trust officials. The move is viewed as significant by tin plate workers who say the trust intends to enlarge the local plant rather than close it. Glass factories in Anderson will resume Sept 11 if enough glass workers can be secured. many have left for independent plants.
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Anderson, Ind
C. V. Erdman
American Tin Plate Mills
New York
Steel Trust
Erdman
Anderson
Ind
Mr. D. Young
Aurora Lodge
The
Mystic Workers of the World
Broadway
Aurora
Peruna
Delaney Young
Wy Driggist
Robbers Break In At Goshen Doctor Office
Robbers entered the office of Dr. Irwin in Goshen Wednesday night and secured a typewriter. Shortly after, the home of Wallace Angel was burglarized with a small amount of money and other valuables taken.
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Goshen
Ind
Irwin
Wallace Angel
Another Diphtheria Scare InnoX Ind
The diphtheria scare is again raging in Inox. Five new cases have developed raising concerns as the state health officer planned another look into the outbreak.
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Wnox
Ind
Phillis Sets High Score in Richmond Gun Club
Phillis of Cincinnati shot 178 of 183 targets to lead the first day of the local gun club shoot in Richmond Indiana. The event featured marksmen from nearby areas competing for top honors and prizes.
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Richmond
Ind
C. W. Phillis
Cincinnati
Speiger Furniture Plant Shutdown Sparks Repair Efforts
Shelbyville plant of Speiger furniture is shut down for repairs. Thirty-nine lots have been sold for renovation materials and scheduled reopens remain undated.
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Speiger Furniture
Shelbyville
Prominent Figures Endorse Peruna Cure for Catarrh
Two well known individuals share testimonials praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh, noting renewed vitality after treatment. A Georgia official warns against druggist substitution with imitation remedies, urging recipients to consult Dr Hartman for guidance and free advice. The page also includes livestock market quotes and a Blair-Baker horse sale report with price advances and stock classifications.
Greencastle and surrounding area news snapshot
Survivors of the Ninth Indiana retire at Mishawaka in October. Martinsville grocers tout home grown melons. Elks carnival fills Greensburg. Plant work for a large steel and wire mill proceeds. Fatalities and suicides reported in Putnam, Lookout, and Elkhart counties. Rail wreck injures several near Matthews. Local reunions, petrified logs near Logansport, and political precinct humor noted. A Michigan City wedding and a contested estate claim are also described.
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Martinsville Grocers
Elks’ Fit
Greensburg
Old Settlers Picnic at Broad Ripple Park Delights Crowd
A large gathering of Sa settlers held a reunion and picnic at Broad Ripple park on Thursday. Attendees enjoyed noon provisions, afternoon addresses including Attorney General Taylor, boat races and contests, and music by the Ladies' concert band. Organizers were praised for bringing rain to the event.
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Sa Settlers
Broad Ripple Park
Torney-Gen. Taylor
Ladies
Three divorce cases filed including abused wife seeks child
Edith W. sues Charles W. Seggers alleging beating cursing and assault of their one year old child and requests custody. Kate seeks separation from Louis M. Carpenter claiming lack of support.
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Edith W
Charles W. Seggers
Kate
Louis M. Carpenter
Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices Aug 15 1924
Wheat futures ease with September at 1 14 3/4 cents, December 1 14 4 is lower. Corn down about 1/4 cent. oats off fraction. Provisions decline with January pork at 15.49, lard 8.85, ribs 7.97. Eggs and butter move variedly. dairy products show mixed price shifts across grades. Poultry and cheese markets list multiple small changes in various cuts and types.
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Chicago
Wheat and Corn Prices and Inspections Report
Prices for wheat and corn show firm trends with No 2 red wheat at 70c milling freight and 70c August. Corn values range No 1 white 0%c to No 4 white 50-44c, mixed 38-61c. Hay timothy No 1 at 30.12 and 00 totals. Inspections list 10 total wheat cars and 10 total corn cars with varying grades and rejections.
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Timothy
Qars
Tray
Prairie
Cattle Receipts at Union Stock Yards City Market
At the Union Stock Yards in Indianapolis on August 15 cattle receipts totaled 590 with shipments small. Quotations ranged for good to prime export steers reflecting modest trading activity.
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Union Stockyard
Indianapolis
Stecors
Interstate Stock Yards Receipts and Quotations Reported
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on August 14 receipts reached 000 with shipments at 509. Quotations span good to choice assorted meats and various pig weights from common to good, including medium and heavy mixes. Roughs noted with lower quotes.
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Interstate Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Levadperin
The Jobbing Trade Prices for Poultry and Produce
Prices paid by shippers for poultry produce and groceries list turkey hens and fowls by weight and variety, cheese and butter prices, eggs, hides and tallow values, coffee types and package rates, sugars with numerous grades, salt, flour, rye flour, bran meal and spices with per ton and per bag pricing details. The page reflects regional market rates and variations by quality, lot size, and packaging.
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L'Sc
Crick
Limburger
Java
Golden Rio
HeCden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Columbia
Windsor
Ridgewood
Local Market Prices Mix Meats Fruits And Coal
The list shows CA pears and peaches with per unit prices and weights, plus beans blackberries and pineapples with various price markings. Coal and coke listings note anthracite Kanawha lump coke brick coke and related delivery terms, alongside chemical items and staples like flour sugar and lard.
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Kanawha
Green County
Blossburg
Ile
Oyster Prices and Seafood Specials Listed by Vendor
Local market list shows various seafood items with prices. Oysters from New York trade line, whitefish, dressed herring, clams including Little Neck, lobsters at 25 cents, frog legs at 1.50, and shrimp priced per gallon at 1.00. Sale details include per unit and bulk options.
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New York Tr
FL & Co
Tsout
Glee
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Indiana
Attorney-General’s Office
Damiten
Huntington
Allen Cececces
Montgomery
Tippecande
Marion
Henry Harris
Glover
Ladoga
George Glover
Aowell
Kokomo, Ind
Splj
Phillis
Sabsti
Benma
W. S. Lane
Wilkes County
Washington, Ga
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Frouens Saisceepceiesce
Blair-Baker Horse Company
Attorney Young
Greencastle
Mishawaka
Ixokomo
Portland Mills
Putnam County
Henry Vogel
Lookout
Bedford
Howard
Miami
Tipton
Cass
Wabash
Grant Counties
Timothy Donohue
John Gilbert
Evansville
Robert McRoberts
Porter County
Elisha Cowgill
Martinsvillle Gas, Light and Fuel Company
Justice Court
Russiaville
G. W. Ammon
Lottie Hollingsworth
Lawrence Lyons
Union City
Henry Sylvester
Elkhart
Cesspool
J. A. Yarnell
Laporte
William Yarnell
Dover Hill
Martha Martindill
Alaska
Matthews
George Jardin
J. W. Johnson
Annie Vanderwreck
Llewellyn
Parker City
Logansport
Vevay
Switzerland County
Mt. Sterling
Bennington
Chris Washington
English
Washington
Princeton
Memphis
Enn
Emmitt McKee
Michigan City
Superior Junction
Wis
Taura Shelley
Susan Rhodes
Fayetteville
Yazel Rhodes
Clinton Maxwell
Frankfort
J. Smith Talley
Broad Ripple
City ‘Grain Market
Union Stock Yards
California
Coal and Coke
Fico
Firovistone
Wise
Hettle
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