Washington as the perfect citizen and athlete of his era
National Magazine History and Roger Beverly praise George Washington as the purest historical figure full of strength and horsemanship. The text notes his iron constitution, enjoyment of malt, and ownership of a Mount Vernon brew house, with references to colonial liquor practices in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mount Vernon Plantation
Virginia
England
Nat'l Mag. Hist
Ford
Samuel Stearn
Roger Beverly
Thomas
County Owes Sheriff Clay Salary in Deadlock
Marion county faces a salary dispute with Sheriff Joseph Clay as the county treasury cannot payments. Sheriff Clay insists on his earned fees totaling 2 486.56 and withholds turnover until funds are provided. The impasse stems from a depleted treasurer and unpaid sheriff wages, a technicality with moral justification but no one to lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Clay
Grand Central traction road project advances in Bedford
Construction is soon to begin on the Grand Central traction road in Bedford Minnesota. Ground has been leased from Elza Moore near Florse Shoe for labor tents. A carload of scrapers has arrived in Bedford to aid the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Mnd
Grand Central Traction
Elza Moore
Florse Shoe
Windrom Shoots Self in Boston Morning Tragical Death
Woodward T. Windrom, junior member of Windrom & Son, committed suicide in Boston this morning by shooting himself through the right temple. Melancholy is given as the cause.
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Windrom
Self
Boston
Woodward
T. Windrom
Windrom & Son
Miners Gale Committee Not Ready to Report
The United Mine Workers of America assembled at Tomlinson Hall Saturday morning to discuss wage scales but the scale committee meeting at Hotel English could not agree. The convention adjourned to reconvene Monday at 9 o clock a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
English
Judson Arrested for Robbing Dentists in Indiana
James Judson, 35, of Chicago, was arrested on charges of attempting to rob dental offices. Police identify gold taken from Dr. Carson in South Bend as possibly belonging to him, with multiple Indiana city thefts reported during noon hours. He was taken to South Bend for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson
Carson
South Bend
City to spend 103000 for central sewerage system
Bloomington Ind March 14 At a caucus meeting of the city council it was decided to advertise for bids for the construction of the sewerage system. Only the heart of the city will be covered now and in all 1 miles of mains will be laid at an estimated cost of 103000. It is expected to let the contract in May or June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Jamestown 10 Get A Canning Factory
Jamestown Indiana has announced a new canning factory to be built this spring by local men and will operate for the fall canning season. The project already has contracts for more than 250 acres of tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Ind
City Constables Forced to Pay Rent in Squires Courts
Constables in justice of the peace courts complain of heavy rent demands tied to fees in various towns. Officials like Squire Kelly, Hutchinson, Helmes, and Stout allegedly charge constables half to more than their rent, despite salaries and other earnings. Harry Hildebrand notes he pays only janitor costs, about five dollars monthly.
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Justice of the Peace
Ozy Hinchman
Hutchinson
Louis Kiefer
Eq Glass
H. W. Helmes
Helmég
Helmes
Holmes
Squire Stout
Frank Glass
Stout
Washingtons
Osy Hinewman
Justice of the
Sheppard
Harry Hildebrand
Sheppard's Court
Girls Stand Fast as Fire Ravages Conserve Company
Eight women in the Columbia Conserve company office on S Meridian Street and the Belt railroad remained at their desks through a third floor blaze discovered about 4 30 pm They moved stock to a fireproof vault and escaped as smoke filled the building. Fire damage estimated at 100000 with most loss by water. three hour effort to bring flames under control. Superintendent says plant will resume in three days. Names and other details present.
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Hames
John Linder
Conrad Zimmerman
Linder
Zimmerman
Cat Makes Three Sends To Seymour From Indianapolis
Seymour Indiana March 14 It was decided six weeks ago that several cats living on a shed behind Mr Goodies sleeping room should be disposed of Three of the animals were boxed and sent to Indianapolis where they were turned loose Yesterday one cat was found back on the shed wild as a deer The other two were expected to return in a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour, Ind
Goodie
Florea confesses to old crime near Emporia interlude
Anderson, March 14. Sheriff Sinelser reports Florea confessed to aiding Edward Demaree in shooting Walter Ellison and attempting a store robbery in September 1936 near Emporia. Van Nuys to probe. Plaren and Demaree are brothers in law. Also notes officers elected by Indiana and Michigan Farmer Dealers’ association in South Bend.
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Anderson
Ind
Sinelser
Greensburg
Florea
Trecatur
Edward Demaree
Walter Ellison
Emporia
Here
Plaren
Demaree
van Nuys
Umbermen’s
South Bend
Indiana and
Michigan Faumder Dealers’ Association
H. W. Richter
Laporte
Howard Stanfield
Frank Arnold
Cassopolis
Mich
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Heart Pains
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as strengthening heart nerves and muscles to ease strain and distress. It claims relief for palpitations and irregular pulses and includes a testimonial from Mrs Mary C Hahler of Sullivan Missouri. The pitch notes money back if the first bottle fails and lists Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Mary C. Hahler
Sullivan
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Little Malinda Shultz Almost Falls Tongue
Little Malinda Shultz three years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Shultz of Clifty, nearly severed her tongue stepping between chairs. She was brought to Columbus and treated by Dr Reynolds under chloroform, the tongue sewn together. The patient is reported doing nicely.
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Columbus
Ind
Malinda Shultz
Fred Shultz
Clifty
Child
Reynolds
Rear Admiral Kane Dies Suddenly in New York Hotel
Rear Admiral Theodore S. Kane retired, died suddenly at a Park Avenue hotel in New York this morning, with officials noting his sudden passing as a shocking event in the naval community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore S. Kane
Landis Named to Pan American Committee
Secretary Root appointed Congressman Charles B. Landis as a member of the Pan American committee of the United States. The panel will work with counterparts in two other American republics to discuss wars and to foster closer trade and cordial relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Charles B. Landis
Pan-American Committee of the
United States
Tinplate workers at work in Elwood mills
In Elwood Ind March 14 one thousand tinplate workers are at work and another thousand are awaiting the start of the other mills. Twelve of the 2 percent are running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elawood, Ind
Elwood Tinplate
Proposed Kokomo Line Parcels Out Crawfordsville Area
Crawfordsville Indiana March 24 a out of the way gang is working at the cast end of the proposed Kokomo Frankfort and Terre Haute traction line between Frankfort and Kokomo. The line would touch Darlington Crawfordsville and New Market all in Montgomery county.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Kokomo
Frankfort
Terre Haute
Darlington
New Market
Montgomery County
Child Drowns in Creek Near Evansville
Juda Krim aged 1 drowned after falling into a creek near Evansville yesterday afternoon. Neighbors and rescuers arrived but could not save the child. The incident is under local investigation.
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Child
Evansville
Ind
Juda Krim
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Endorsed by Readers
Readers share health praise for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming improved appetite, energy, and relief from catarrh. Testimonials cite long term use and repeated endorsements, noting availability in liquid or Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar, prepared by C. I. Hood Co., Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Hood
A. A Howard
Taunton
Mass
William McTcAur
Parkerford
H. Cowogau
Perry Street
Lowell
C. I. Hood Co
Fine Prospect in State for Strawberries
New Albany Indiana March 14 Straw berry growers in the New Albany district one of the most extensive berry growing districts in the United States are greatly encouraged on account of the prospects for a fine crop this season. The vines are in fine condition and barring a late freeze there will be an abundant yield. The strawberry growing industry has made rapid strides in this section during the past few years until the crop has become the most important factor in fruit or agricultural production. The receipts of the growers in the New Albany district from strawberries last year reach 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
United States
Four Convicted for Grafting in State Capitol
Harrisburg March 14 Four defendants including contractor John H. Sanderson ex Auditor General William P Snyder ex State Treasurer William L Mathues and ex Superintendent James Shumaker were found guilty of conspiracy to cheat and defraud the commonwealth in the new state capitol project. They were charged with defrauding the state of about 13000000 the maximum penalties are two years imprisonment and a $1000 fine. Motions for new trials have been made and the four have posted bail while ten others remain under indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John H. Sanderson
William P. Snyder
William L. Mathues
James Shumaker
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Selecting a Trustee and Assessor Nominees
Democrats of Jackson township in Shelbyville Indiana announce the list of trustee candidates William Cochran George B. Pruitt Philo Wertz Charles F Klein Curtis Hill and David Marsh and assessor candidates John Winterberg Noah Hust and W B Wian for township offices.
Good named Good in Eleventh district GOP race
Marion Indiana March 11 deadlock in Eleventh district Republican convention broke at 7 03 last night when Dr Charles El Good of Warren Huntington county was nominated for congress on the whip ballot receiving 611 votes to 618 for Col George B Lockwood editor of the Marion Chronicle and private secretary to Vice President Fairbanks The county totals show Good 614 to 154 for Lockwood Sayre announced Wabash counts gave Good 11 votes and Warren County leaders urged unanimous support Lockwood and Murphy pledged loyal backing after the result led to pandemonium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles el. Good
Warren
Huntington County
Congress
George B. Lockwood
Marion Chronicl
Fairbanks
Good—Blackford
Grant
Huntington
Wabash
Lockwood
Blackford
Cass
Miami
Warren G. Sayre
John W. Murphy
Col. Lockwood
Murphy
Johnsons presidential HQs to be set in Chicago
Gov Johnson to establish presidential headquarters in Chicago with possible extensions to New York and Washington. Frank A Day and F B Lynch travel to Chicago seeking suitable quarters, with a chance to visit New York.
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Budweiser
Clay Bage
Marion County
Joseph Clay
Post Prarmeniy
Elijan
Mansa
Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Battle Creek, Michigan
CITY
Systen
Justices of the Peace
IK Kely
Kelly
Flames
Columbia Conserve Company
S. Meridian St
Belt Railroad
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis, Mo
Henry Kettmann
Mgr
Brg. Assn
Indianapolis, Ind
TRIF
Seymour
Indianapolis
Fallo
Park-ave
Landis
American National Bank Bide
tPormerly
U.S. Poastofficel
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Indiana
New Spring
Dairy Maid
E. Market ST
State Capitol
Good
Horgunghess
Doctor
Nomi
Nated
Marion, Ind
E.M. Dickson
Resiner St
W.I
Indianapolis, Lad
Reet Far
Aatte
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
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