Foolish Names Prompt Census Tampering In Indiana
Terre Haute, Ind on June 10 reports that census enumerator Samuel J Wilton contends padding of the Terre Haute census recount stemmed from ridiculous names. Orin Whoever, Campisckemouthegob, Sparrow, Windmill, Boozenhagen, McMikul schiski, Holybutton, and other absurd labels like E. Summer and L. Spring were cited, suggesting possible further serious action.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Samuel J. Wilton
Terre ‘Haute
Orin
Sam
Campisckemouthegob
A. Sparrow
Windmill
P. Boozenhagen
Mac McMikulschiski
Holy
Sheriff Refuses Kidnap Plan By Woman In Indiana
Special to The Sun reports at Huntington Indiana on June 10 a woman named Wirt sought help from the police chief and the sheriff to seize her children in Roanoke by a faction there. The chief warned his badge would be mocked and the sheriff demanded proper papers before any kidnapping. The woman called them dolts and claimed she would obtain the papers herself after saying she was divorced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Wirt
Roanoke
Hen Lays Egg on Courtroom Floor at Bloomington
Special to The Sun reports a Plymouth Rock hen escaped a nearby grocery and climbed three flights of marble stairs to lay an egg on the courtroom floor in Bloomington Indiana. Sandy Cardwell and Charles Rouite witnessed the incident as the hen made the deposit on the prairie floor near the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Sandy Cardwell
Charles
Wabash Red Men Honor Dead Indians at Memoriader
The Wabash tribe of Red Men plans Memoriader services Sunday in Wabash Indiana with Judge Eliott or Anderson delivering the oration. Lodges from across Indiana will be invited to participate. Also notes swimming lessons for all ages and a Turkish baths feature by Hugo Fischer in the Basement Indiana Pythian building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Wabash, Ind
Judge Eliott
Anderson
Indiana
Hugo Fischer
Indiana Pythian Building
Prosser Formerly of Madison County Dies on Train
Reese H. Prosser once a famed tenor with Al G. Fields minstrels, formerly from Madison County near Alexandria, was found dead in a Great Northern train drawing room. Coroner’s verdict cites gunshot wounds as the cause. His death involves his former wife Vera Prosser of Libby Montana amid jealousy and a possible reconciliation attempt.
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Anderson
Ind
Reese H. Prosser
al G. Fields Minstrels
Vera Prosser
Libby
Mont
Madison County
Alexandria
al G. Fields
Fields
Prosser
Great Northern
Washington township Democrats oppose J Frank Hanly for Boone county seat
Special to The Sun from Lebanon Indiana on June 10 1920 Washington township Democrats prepared for the county convention tomorrow adopted resolutions stating they will not knowingly support a traitor to represent Boone county in the legislature No J Frank Hanly Democrat need apply Henry Licks Boone county representative who voted for county option was among the few Democrats to back it
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Lebanon
Ind
Washington Township
Boone County
J. Frank Hanly
Henry Licks
Captain Price to Direct Purdue Cadet Corps
Captain Harrison Price of the Second Infantry has been appointed commandant of the Purdue cadet corps and professor of military science and tactics. He arrives June 1 to succeed Captain Benjamin Watkins, who retires after receiving a gold watch from the cadets. The Purdue corps numbers about 1,000 cadets.
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Lafayette
Harrison
Price
Second Infantry
Mr. Thomas
Wkr
Turdue University
University
Senjamin HH. Watkins
Purdue
Watkins
Two Families Drink Heavily in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana investigators report several local families receive beer and whisky in large quantities with two cases of beer daily and two barrels of whisky weekly. The committee suspects desuetude as a cause and promises sensational findings once released alongside a June special offer for all wool suits at 10.75 from J. Singer & Sons at 43 W Washington St.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiag
Helps Girls Win Strike Helps Girls Win Strike
John A. Dyche leads the Ladies Garment Workers union at its tenth international convention in Berkley hall New York. Delegates from across the country attend representing 30 000 members, a rise from 5 000 last year due to the shirt waist makers strikes in New York and Philadelphia. Dyche helped guide the victory and leadership during the labor action.
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New York
John A. Dyche
Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Berkley Hall
Philadelphia
Dyche
St Joseph County GOP Convention in South Bend Saturday
South Bend on June 10. The Republican convention of St. Joseph county will be held Saturday afternoon with State Chairman Lee and several state office candidates in attendance. The convention will consist of 36 delegates and there is a lively scramble for nearly every ticket position.
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South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph County
Lee
Parke County Man Nominated for Joint Senator
Wm. B. Collings of Parke county was nominated Thursday as Democratic candidate for joint senator from Montgomery and Parke counties in a convention at Waveland Indiana.
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Parke County
Crawfordsville
Ind
W.wm. B. Collings
L[hursday
Montgomery
Parke Counties
Waveland
Crows Devastate Chickens and Corn Across Franklin
Franklin Ind June 10 Farmers and countrymen report an unusual influx of crows harming young corn and small chickens, elevating concern among local growers about crop and poultry losses.
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Franklin
Ind
Woodmen hold carnival after street denial in Wabash
The Modern Woodmen plan a June 13 to 18 carnival in Wabash Indiana after the city council refused street access. They have leased a vacant lot for the event while delayed buyers flock to a late sale offering all wool suits made to order for 10.75 dollars from S. J. Singer & Sons at 43 W. Washington St.
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J. Singer & Sons
W. Washington
Wabash. Ind
S. J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
Department store uniforms surprise Washington shoppers
Washington shoppers see Neal and Lelkridge employees in uniform dress on June 10. The crew wore brown trousers, Elite shirts, white collars, and black ties, highlighting a new corporate styling innovation at the Indiana stores.
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Washington
Cupid's game fails to score love all
In Laporte court Latitia Love sues for divorce from Alonzo Treve alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple have been married 380 years according to the filing.
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Laporte
End
Love
Awe
Lick of Love
Laporté
Latitia Love Sigsnist
Alonzo Treve
Call of the West lures boy reader in Columbus
Martin Scheidt aged 16 disappeared after being drawn by wild west stories and is now said to be heading to California with no money. Relatives make every effort to locate him.
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Call OF the West
Lures Boy Reader
Columbus
Ind
Martin Scheidt
California
Crow's call for help at Greentown traction station blaze
In Roromo Indiana on Thursday a crow shut in the baggage room of the Greentown traction station shouted loudly as flames grew. The bird's intelligence failed to bring a rescuer, and the station was destroyed.
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Roromo
Ind
Greentown
Long-Serving Workman Suffered Left Hand Laceration
John A. Cothrell of Union township Kokomo Indiana, after a quarter century without an accident, lost his left hand to a sawing incident. The report notes a two piece suit made to order for 10.75 dollars by Singer & Sons at 48 West Washington Street, as part of brief local notices.
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Kokomo
Ind
John A. Cothrell
Union Township
Nainsock
UNION
Earl & Wilson
Fifteen Persons Bitten by Dogs in Latavytte Indiana
Special to The Sun Latayette Indiana reports an outbreak of rabies with fifteen people receiving treatment after a dog bit them on the hands and body. Authorities have killed scores of dogs, and one dog was found to be rabid.
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Latavyette
Ind
Mor risey finds soberness cheaper in Muncie
Charles Morrissey from St. Louis told police in Muncie Indiana on June 10 that staying sober is cheaper than drinking after arriving on a Pullman train intoxicated. He had recently served a jail sentence and claimed sobriety saves money while spending freely before his release.
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Muncie
Ind
Charles Morrisey
St. Louis
Dobbin Chokes On Oats After Whip Incident
In Portland Indiana on June 10 Bert Kimble’s horse Dobbin gulped extra oats and choked. Neighbor Frank Bush used a whip to force the oats down but the horse bit off the whip end. Dr. J M Miller from Ft Recovery removed the obstruction.
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Portland
Ind
Old Dobbin
Bert Kimble
Dobbin
Frank Bush
J. M. Miller
Ft. Recovery
Racing Fire Auto Hits Bicycle Rider in Columbus
In Columbus Indiana on June 10 John Pruitt aged five was fatally struck by a car driven by Warren Harrell who was speeding from a garage. An electric coupe owned by Joseph I. Irwin and driven by Mrs Hugh T Miller caught fire prompting a call to nearby firemen for assistance. Harrell, a garage employee, reportedly applied two extinguishers in a moving car as the collision occurred.
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Columbus
Ind
John Pruitt
Warren Harrell
Joseph I. Irwin
Hugh T. Miller
Earze Mediam
Harrell
Pruitt
Local Coffee Ads Offer Bargains in Basement Display
A compact ad notes 25c for 40¢ Tea Room blend coffee and 2 for 3c M. and J. coffee. The basement display is located in the southwest area, signaling trimmed prices and bulk deals for shoppers.
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Wilton
Sam Hill Heis
Pulman
Captain Price
George W. Bliss
Atterbury
K. & E. Brand
Boye
Uay
Lisle Union
Choice
Satur- Ainey
Wastington
The
Crow
Singer & Sons
Edinburg
George Ryan
Taylor & Roth
Was
Ously
Ferent
Hermsdorf
Nadia
NADTA
Regu
Monarch
Arm and Hammer
Bryce
Brussels
Ted Syeda
A Furniture Company
W. Washington Street
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