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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1925
Page
2
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Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, says America’s strength lies in a vast inheritance of achievement and its youth and initiative. He notes the nation offers opportunity for individual enterprise to apply accomplishments toward progress and civilization for all citizens, including immigrants.
Roscoe Carpenter announces formation of a nationwide independent film venture through the Twentieth Century Motion Picture Co of Indianapolis. The plan aims to recruit dramatic clubs nationwide to supply talent, oppose the motion picture trust, and challenge current censorship. Carpenter, linked to Ku Klux Klan activity, was a former Democratic assembly candidate in 1920, and recently based in Indianapolis.
Steve Stalcup highway superintendent for the district starts a crew of about fifteen on the one and a half mile state road No 4 extension from the Mills school house northwest of the city toward Dugger. The route will be graded graveled and two concrete bridges built as work proceeds with completion aimed for early fall.
In a light note on postwar calm, a Western American greets King George VI as signs of stability emerge. Meanwhile Sir Thomas Lipton intends to issue another challenge for the Americas Cup, signaling renewed sporting ardor.
The piece notes occasional meetings in progressive American cities to discuss law enforcement. It adds a comparison that France's finances resemble a salaried man who bought a car and lost credit at the grocery, illustrating financial strain.
The article notes Hindenburg’s triumphant Berlin reception faced fewer obstacles than the broader Paris objective. It contrasts the civilian and political climates shaping Germany’s public display and strategic goals in the two capital contexts.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Browning entertained at twelve o'clock yesterday with guests including Mr and Mrs William Alexander and their son Charles Mr and Mrs Claude Alexander and their son William of Bicknell Indiana Howard Slorn of Robinson Mr and Mrs Russell Browning and Miss Beulah Gail Browning of Indianapolis and Miss Gladys Watson and Miss Genevieve Roush.
The American Legion plans memorial services at the park on May 30 at 2 PM with rooftop option at Grand Theatre if outdoors is unsuitable. A program of music readings and speeches will be given and published in full this week.
In Greene circuit court Saturday the jury in the case State vs Dave Shearn failed to reach a verdict on assault and battery with intent. The charge stems from an alleged attack on Samuel Allen a Switz City garage owner several months earlier.
The American Legion will meet tonight at their headquarters above the Columbia music store to complete plans for upcoming memorial services.
In Petersburg Indiana a jury awarded Hattie Corn mother of Merritt Corn 38 500 against the Big Four Railroad in a 10 000 damage suit over a crossing accident on Main street Oakland City November 17 1928. The trial spanned three days with sixty witnesses.
Charles Hacker of 490 East Vincennes Street reported his Ford coupe stolen from his garage last week. State Patrolman Fred Martin located the car near Vincennes Friday and returned it to Hacker on Saturday. The theft coincided with a robbery at the Illinois Central station in Switz City, leading to a belief the robbers used the car.
Want ad column item notes Amerman has moved his office to West Vincennes street near the K of P building. Special attention given to diseases of women and children in connection with general practice. Phone 124. Also listed are paper hanging and cleaning services with phone 465.
Mrs. Clara Coffman offers hemming steam pleating and covered buttons at Cooper's Tailor Shop. Phone 42.
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