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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
5
A jolt on Market Street left several injured as a jitney bus collided with a car near New Albany. Victims Were taken to a local hospital with fractures and possible internal injuries. Police investigated the incident and named AT. Kine as the driver of the other vehicle.
The Manufactures' Association argues a health health tax harms producers by raising costs on hygiene goods and feeds inflation. They warn a 5 percent levy plus duties on raw materials could push many firms out of business and raise prices for consumers. Vincennes marks its centennial with a three day celebration featuring a historical pageant and a parade.
Eminent surgeon Dr. W. W. Keen discusses a potential medical breakthrough that could reduce wartime infection and save lives. He notes prompt wound care and battlefield conditions influence infection rates and cites Civil War data and German campaigns to illustrate risk differences. The article also mentions a civic pageant with a large parade float lineup.
Fry Curry announces intention to apply to Clark County Indiana officials at the January 1916 term to purchase a liquor license for a premises at the northwest corner of Ninth and Spring streets in Jeffersonville. He claims over two years residency and one year in Jeffersonville, seeking six months of license use beginning November 1, 1915. Adv Pub. Dec. 10, 1915.
Friday morning about 5000 public and parochial school children join a parade and a riverfront fireworks display costing 2500 dollars. Saturday morning features a floral parade, followed by a grotesque parade at night, then a carnival and street dancing festival after the French custom, with similar celebrations planned across most Indiana counties for the state centennial next year.
Creditors of Basil R Holmes and Bailie L Burtt met at Witmer Fox office to name trustees. Burtt listed liabilities at 29217.44 and assets 14386. Holmes showed assets 109,931.62 and liabilities 22,903.98. Fielding L Wilson named trustee for Holmes. none named for Burtt. John Best received refund of 50 on 750 lawyers fees. trustee has 5691 for distribution. total dividends expected 25 percent.
Lena Macalus, a sixteen year old girl, fled a boarding house where she was confined by men planning a forcible marriage. She escaped after a rescuer intervened and police chased a large car, with several suspects believed arrested. The case highlights threats and injuries she suffered including torn clothes and bruises. Oil stock ads intrude with unrelated offers.
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