Judge construes Beardsley Act in Fox case verdict
The jury found druggist J M Fox guilty of selling intoxicating liquor to a minor for good faith but unobserved written applications. Judge Artman interpreted the Beardsley Act requiring a written physician or personal written application for sale to minors, upholding the law if the other conditions are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fox
P& Beverage
Artman
Artaaid
Boone Circuit
Mt Ya the Fox
Water and forests in Indiana under study this summer
The state forestry board will survey streams and lakes across Indiana to determine how forest removal has affected the water supply. Secretary Freeman notes forests maintain moisture and soil, while deforestation accelerates evaporation and siltation, potentially filling streams and reducing internal waterways over the past two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Forestry
Freeman
Indiana
More Legislation Sought by Indiana Shippers Group
Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers Association issues a bulletin urging stronger laws for shippers. It previews aims for next winter's General Assembly, cites the Indiana Bridge Company petition dismissal, argues the Railroad Commission lacked jurisdiction on demurrage, and calls for expanded powers or a statutory demurrage rule to hasten claim settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers’ Ass
General Assembly
Indiana Bridge Company
Railroad Commission
Commission
Bulletin
Season Opens With Early MLB Results
The season began in the National and American Leagues with several games reported. New York defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 while Chino beat Cincinnati 6 to 5. Hoston topped Brooklyn 5 to 3. St Louis and Pittsburgh had rain with St Louis 2 to Cleveland 1. Chicago beat Detroit 15 to 8 and New York defeated Philadelphia in 12 innings 8 to 7. Boston beat Washington in a game noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Chino
Cincinnati
Hoston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Inquiry Letter Probes Lebanon Factory Boom Tactics
Mayor John H May receives a letter from Percy Coe Eggleston of New London Conn asking what methods were used to boom Lebanon and attract factories. Eggleston cites Byron C Gould of New York, a former Lebanonite, who said Mayor Hoy had success locating factories there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. May
Percy Coe Eggleston
New London
Conn
Lebanon
Aggieston Wiltes
Byron C. Gould
New York
Hoy
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against William Aura in Federal Court
Creditors of William R. Aura of Cason Roma county filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court yesterday alleging debts exceed $1,000 and that he has one unpaid real estate obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Aura
Cason
Romae County
Allyn
Ministers Meet at Crawfordsville for Upper Wabash Conference
The Upper Wabash conference of the United Brethren church convened at Crawfordsville with 95 churches and 72 ministers in Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana. Key speakers included Rev W H Jones Danville and Rev W E H Jones Pennfield, discussing doctrines, creation, sacraments, scriptures, Sabbath, and the future state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Wabash
The
United Brethren Church
Crawfordsville
Ilinois
Indiana
W. H. Jones
Pennfield
Sessee
Church
W. E H. Jones
Danville
God
W. FE. Stanley
Providence
B.A. Goodwin
Thorntown
J. M. Duggle
Belmore
C. A. Sherrilt Jef
Lebanon
C. G. Ade
St. Bernice
B. W. Bonebrake
J. A. Sherrill
Otterbein
Samuel Baree
Weilena
G. W. Bonebrake
Danville, I
J. Roush
Harmony
W. B. Phelps
Jesse
Swails Opens Modern Dining Rooms In New Location
Swails moves into the Nealis room on South Lebanon street and opens a modern eatery with a new ceiling, redecorated walls, lowered Vann floor, and plate glass front. Oscar Cook of Campbell Smith Richey Co designed fixtures. The restaurant and dining room are up to date, with the upper floor slated for living quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Data Swails
Nealis
Lebanon Street
Swails
Oscar Cook
Campbell, Smith, Richey Co
Mr. Swalls
Homeopathic Doctor Opens Franklin Office
Dr. O Darnall, an experienced homeopathic physician, opens an office in Franklin sharing space with Dr. James H. Dean on East Jefferson street. He comes from Garrison Idaho where he practiced five years after earlier work in Newcastle. A Chicago homeopathic college graduate, he has not yet secured a residence. His wife died in Idaho about a year ago. he has a six year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
O. Darnall
The
Star
James H. Dean
East
Jefferson Street
Darnall
Garrison
Idaho
Newcastle
America
Chicago
Firm Sehroyer & Kramer Dissolves Partnership
The firm Sehroyer and Kramer has dissolved their partnership. Mr Kramer dissolves his involvement while Mr Sehroyer will confine his work to express arts andends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehroyer & Kramer
Mr. Kramer
Mr. Sehroyer
Early Pionrber Days Flour and Meat Inspection Law
The text outlines early rules on exporting or selling flour beef and pork, inspection duties and fees for county inspectors, penalties for overcharging and tampering with brands, and branding standards such as superfine fine and middling flour and mess prime beef and cargo pork. A later repeal of the penalties rendered the law ineffective.
Prices Lower In Indianapolis Hog Market Slows
The hog market opened slow and unevenly lower with best hogs at 6.25 and most between 6.00 and 6.20, while medium and light grades fell 16 to 15 cents. Cattle demand remained steady to strong with top veal at 7. Bulls and canners stayed firm as stockers and feeders sold well. sheep and lambs were limited with springers at 14 and fat ewes around 5.50, other grades down to 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Helfer Stu
89th Anniversary of Odd Fellows Celebration
The Odd Fellows mark the eighty ninth anniversary of fellowship in America with a postponed celebration on Monday April 27 because April 26 falls on Sunday. The grand sire of the sovereign lodge issues a proclamation urging the observance each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellowship
America
Sovereign Lodge
Entire Sheridan High faculty resigns en masse
The Sheridan High School faculty except Supt. Llewellyn will quit after the current term. Principal Hickson plans to marry a Boone County girl and teach in the Philippines. Miss Nannie Merker will leave teaching. Miss Naomi Huber and Prof. Elesworth Ellis also resign and likely teach elsewhere next year.
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Sheridan High School
Llewellyn
Hickson
Boone
Philippines
Nannie Merker
Relen
Naomi Huber
Elesworth Ellis
Miss Huber
Prof
Klux
March Weather Report Highlights Milder, Wetter Indiana Month
Indiana section of the weather bureau notes a milder and wetter March than normal with average wind, varying sunshine. State average temperature 15.2 degrees, 3.1 below last year and 6.7 above normal, with highs and lows across multiple stations and a total precipitation averaging 4.42 inches.
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Indiana
Weather Bureau
Rome
Lima
Jeffersonville
Madison
Marengo
Plymouth
Markle
Evansville
Auburn
South Bend
Kokomo
Not a Stranger Carpet Cleaner Advertising Message
An advertisement claims a carpet cleaning service offered at homes with hand work superior to machines. It promises restoration of colors on fabrics aged up to twenty years and mentions references to local officials and prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Tillotson
Hoy
Ir, Parr
Kilmer
Warning Letter From Convicted Son Urges Youthaway From Bad Life
A jailed man Grover Blake pledges in a penitentiary letter to Anderson youth to avoid bad company and drinking, recounting his path from influence by friends to crime and urging faith in God. He warns that money brings false friends and that leaving old ties is essential to health and happiness. Madison County jail, April 11.
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Lebanon
Grover
Blake
Anderson Joube
Peat T
Grover Blake
Madison County
Mayor Endures Bizarre Street Millinery Prank
Phil Adler and Frank Daily accosted Mayor Hoy with no warning and used a pocket knife to slash his hat. The pair then escorted the stunned mayor to Elbert Perkins store and presented a new spring masculine hat, which he accepted after recovering from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Adler
Frank Daily
Mayor Hoy
Mr. Daily
North Side
Mr. Adler
Mr. Hoy
Elbert Perkins
Attorneys Reach Change of Venue in Rhodius Marriage Suit
Attorneys for both sides in the Rhodius marriage annulment case have agreed to move venue from Indianapolis Superior Court to Hancock County. Wilfisip Bossdi stated to Judge Carter that the agreement has been reached, with the change taking effect accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodius
Hancock County
Indianapolis
Flood advances upon Great Falls amid widespread destruction
Helena reports an uncontrollable flood rapidly advancing toward Great Falls with a 15,000 population. The Boston and Montana smelter near the river is at risk as workers build a wing dam and consider dynamiting the plant dam as a last resort. Craig is said to be wiped off the map, Cascade submerged, and 69 miles away the Missouri dam at Houser Lake caused $250,000 damage.
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Helena
Mont
Great Falls
Boston
Montana
Craig
Cascade
Great Falla
Houser Lake
Mizsouri
Dr Stark Honored as Indiana Delegate to Pan Presbyterian Alliance
Rev. H. B. Stark of Frankfort Presbyterian Church is named Indiana delegate to the Pan Presbyterian Alliance convention in New York City 1809. The alliance links world Presbyterian groups to foster closer church ties. only ninety US delegates are chosen. The Philadelphia meeting last week selected all United States delegates, honoring Dr Stark and his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BR. Stark
Frankfort Presbyterian Church
Indiana
New York City
United States
Stark
Philadelphia
Luncheon Honors Miss Cornelia Miller Birthday
Miss Cornelia Miller hosted a birthday luncheon west of the city for friends from Frankfort. Her mother assisted with a two course meal, followed by music and games. Attendees included Minsea Bernice Boggs Edith Hughes Mable Beets Isidore Westerfield Carl Ticen Oscar Caterlin Ward Brown Eldrid and May Orcar from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Miller
Frankfort
Hauser Lake Dam Partially Gives Way Near Helena
A dam at Hauser Lake on the Missouri River fifteen miles north of Helena collapsed partially yesterday afternoon causing damage estimated at 204000 dollars. No injuries reported as authorities assessed the breach and its impact on nearby areas. The incident prompted evacuations of some residents and a flood warning along the riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mons
Hauser Lake
Missouri River
Smith blocked by Brown supporters at Georgia rally
In Marietta on April 15 Governor Hoke Smith faced strong disruption from Joseph M. Brown supporters as he attempted to speak at a county event. Brown opposes Smith for a second term, and the crowd interfered with the governor’s address.
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Marietta
Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Smith
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