Salo on War II Being Planned Across Indiana Counties
Rev. E. S. Shumaker of the Anti Saloon League outlines plans to pursue county local option elections in multiple Indiana counties simultaneously to thwart liquor interests. The new law becomes effective after publication and printing of 20 000 copies. He expects a spring start with around forty five counties going dry in two years.
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Indianapolis
E. S. Shumaker
Anti- Saloon League
Secretary of State
State Printing Board
Hanly
Anti-Saloon League
Shumaker
Weiller Announces Fifty Wright Type Aeroplanes Ordered
Lazare Weiller a Paris financier and promoter says he has ordered fifty Wright type aeroplanes for his syndicate. He asserts Wright brothers can fulfill a contract giving $100000 to Wilbur Wright and securing sole rights to construct the Wright aeroplane in France and colonies. The deal requires two 50 kilometer flights and loads for 200 kilometers. Wilbur Wright recently won a 31000 Aero Club prize for the longest enclosed-ground flight.
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le Mans
Lazare Weiller
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Wright
France
Aero Club
Elkhart Grants Liquor License to Jonathan Morris
Elkhart Indiana October 2 county commissioners granted a liquor license to Jonathan Morris after review. The action marks a routine license approval in the county regulatory process.
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Elkhart
Ind
Jonathan Morris
Playground Movement Expands Nationwide in 1920s
Elizabeth H. Gregory reports the Playground Association of America's big national congress in New York. Delegates from cities over 8,000 population gathered to study model playgrounds, emphasizing recreation for all ages and social improvement through organized play. Spectacular dances in Van Courtlandt Park drew 7,000 spectators as 2,000 children performed. President Luther Gulick predicted major progress in the coming year.
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Elizabeth H. Gregory
New York
Playground Association of America
Congress
George B. McClellan
van Courtland Park
Luther H. Gulick
Association
Appeal Extends Saloon License Period in Superior Court
March 9 an appeal was taken to the superior court and a jury ruled in Morris favor. Judgment entered May 23. Judge Van Fleet on motion of the applicant amended the judgment to read one year from the date of judgment. If unaltered on appeal Morris would run the saloon eleven weeks beyond a year. A second case, C A Smith of Elkhart, shows a license extended by the superior court fourteen weeks over one year after appeal.
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C. W. van Fleet
Morris
C. A. Smith
Elkhart
Superior Court
South Bend
Smith
Wabash Railroad Increases Local Traffic After Valley Cut
Sudden preparations by stations on the Wabash between Lafayette and Fort Wayne aim to manage higher local traffic after a big cut in Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley line service. Early estimates suggest monthly local receipts could rise by 1000 to 2000 dollars, while officials await clarity on whether the test will become permanent. The move signals growing competition with the electric line and its impact on steam business in the region.
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Wabash
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Candy Liqueur Treats Spark Temperance Battle
A report traces hidden liquor in chocolates and candies sold by confectioners. Jamaica rum chocolates and wine drops allegedly create a candy jag drawing girls and office workers to sweets, prompting police-backed temperance action and calls for liquor licensing.
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Metropolitan Police
Andrus
Jamaica
Wall Street
Intoxicants Sold Over Counters Alarm New York Officials
Mrs. Helen J. Andrus and Health Commissioner Darlington warn that youths face a danger with nearly invaluable limits as they report intoxicants being sold openly on shop counters in New York. The disclosure highlights threats to boys and girls from accessible alcohol.
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Helen J. Andrus
New York County
Darlington
Andrus
Don’t Move If You Want to Vote Law Notice
Voters must meet residency requirements to retain voting rights. A six month state stay, sixty days in the township, and thirty days in the precinct are required. With October having thirty one days, Election Day falls on November 3.
Mendel Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition in Lafayette
Sam Mendel of Lafayette files for voluntary bankruptcy listing liabilities of 45 281 09 and assets of 220. The Otto Shoe and Clothing Company purchased Mendel stock.
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Sam Mendel
Lafayette
Otto Shoe and Clothing Company
Mendel
Cotton 10 Deal With the Frats
The state superintendent plans to address high school frats and sororities in his upcoming report after a mother and daughter alleged blackmail by sorority members. He urges teachers to suspend or expel students connected with such societies and vows strong enforcement of the law.
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Indianapolis
Fassett A. Cotton
Cotton
Gamblers in Big Deal in Paris Syndicate Faces Dissolution
Paris reports a sharpers and tricksters syndicate formed with a board and shareholders to fund police warnings and avoid arrest. After poor returns and a request for funds, influential directors offered to share receipts with the state, but the government refused, likely dissolving the federation.
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Paris
Gamblers’ Federation
Archibald Curry Declared In Contempt Of Court
Archibald Curry was found in contempt for failing to provide for his children after his wife received a divorce on November 13, 1967. The decree required support, and the contempt ruling enforces those terms as of the court decision.
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Archibald Curry
State News Flashes Report Tragic Deaths and Local Events
Deaths reported from self inflicted jumps by Sam Law Bloomington and Austin May Crawfordsville. Injuries include Dr John C Armington Anderson in run away crash and Roy Abbott Frank Myers Petersburg fatal slate fall. Local items note relief corps meeting Connersville and temperance test in Elkhart County.
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Roy Abbott
Frank Myers
Petersburg
Hair In Fire From Gas Jet Incident
A fragment notes a portion of her hair caught fire by a gas jet. The report describes the accidental flame and describes safety measures taken after the incident.
Local Post Office Sees Stamp Sales Rise
The latest quarterly report through September 39 shows rising stamp sales at the local post office and only a small amount needed to reach first class status. Half-year postal receipts totaled $19,014.72. a next half of $20,088.19 would push annual receipts over $40,000, enabling higher pay for the postmaster and improved service.
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Raise Point OF Law
Aus
Gandy Liquor
Roosevelt Rural Commission
TEE_HEE
The
Law
Financial Syndicate
AOC. A
ITO
Perfection
Japan
Amy
Porter’s Cigar Store
Market Street
Sam Law
Bloomington
Charles Sima
Greencastle
Otis Hendren
John C. Armington
Anderson
Austin May
Crawfordsville
Woman's Relief Corps
Connersville
Eigh Counties
Kendallville Fair
Woodward Hayes
Albion
Jacob Gieb
Noble County
Natta Lake
Elkhart County
Gus Pratt
S. O. Mid_dlemas
Springfield
Clara Tyrell
White & Son
J.B. Kingery
Dykeman
G. W. Coogley Insurance and Real Estate
Broadway
Foley’ S “Grocery
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Cardus
Cardui
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