Bank officers blamed for failure prompt warning to directors
A historical critique argues bank failures stem from officer and director misconduct. It notes presidents and cashiers misusing funds, bad loans, or speculative ventures, urging boards to enforce duties to protect depositors. The piece references the Dartastans bank collapse as an example and promotes the local press for updates.
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X Bank
Ofcers
Board of Directors
Vaghier
Drem Financial
Support Your Home Paper
A plea for readers to favor local newspapers over distant city publications. The piece argues home papers provide timely local news about New Castle, Henry County, and surrounding areas, better serving readers’ interests than Cincinnati, Indianapolis, or Chicago outlets.
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Jadisnapolis
Cinciinnati Limca-Star
Dame
New Castle
Henry County
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Chicago
Hancock and Henry Counties Clash Over State Convention Nominations
In a county political statement Hancock County claims Republicans there will refuse to name the next joint senator and insists Henry County has long benefited while Hancock receives nothing. They vow future nominations in state conventions must stand on their own merits without solid district backing.
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Hancock County
Henry County
Post Office Scandal A call for punishment and reform
The piece stresses that officials from both parties involved in the Fostoitica case must face severe punishment, warns against protecting wrongdoers, and urges continued public improvements funded cautiously. It notes the town is not in debt but supports necessary expenditures for health and convenience.
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Fostoitica
Uany
Bience
Cardinals Locked In Conclave As Papal Election Proceeds
Telegraphic notes from The Presa report the conclave of cardinals voting to elect a pope to succeed the late Pine XII. Four ballots have been cast with no result. Cardinals remain in their cells, unable to leave until a decision is reached.
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Presa
Card‘inala
Pine XII
Reformatory Conditions Prompt Melancholy Tone In Indiana
Fragmentary descrip tions hint at distress at a reform school in Indiana with references to crime and debt. The text voices melancholy and critique of local issues and governance while noting dwindling resources and public concerns.
Milk Buttons Replace Ivory and Bone in Fashion
A historical note explains a shift from ivory, bone, and shell to milk buttons produced from a coconut palm named the ivory palm. The milk inside the palm dries to a hard, white material that can be molded or cut like wood, making it ideal for button production. The ivory palm, recently popular for this use, remains scarce and less well known.
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van le
Straw as Fertilizer Debate at Purdue Findings
The Indianapolis Journal cites Purdue experiments showing straw is worth about 1.75 dollars per ton as fertilizer, while strawboard mills pay farmers 1.45 dollars per ton. It warns Indiana farmers risk soil depletion by relying on straw for fertilizer and delaying artificial nutrient use.
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Indiana Farma
Purdue University
Strawboard
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Robison Stock Company Vaudeville at Alcazar
The Robison Stock Company with twenty two members and a carload of special scenery plus four clever net acts will appear at the Alcazar during Fair Week.
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Robison Stock Company
Alcazar
Hartford Mob Pursues Suspected Negroes After Riot
A riot in Hartford ends with a crowd of 200 men armed and chasing alleged suspects after a farmer reports a crime. The mob forms on the public square and seeks help to capture the alleged perpetrators.
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Hartford City
Violence Fears Grip Marion Labor Struggle
Marion Indiana faces high tensions as unions and manufacturers push to avoid violence amid a fragile labor climate. Authorities warn a single spark could spark a statewide crisis, with potential outbreaks of unrest depending on outside provocations. Evidence of crime and accidents also surfaces including a fatal shooting in Terre Haute and a Pan Handle wreck injuring nine, alongside a theft incident at a Decatur fair.
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Marion
Ind
Indiana
Diamonds stolen at reception and home robbery in Honolulu
Mrs. Samuel Parker reported a theft of diamond and ruby jewelry valued at 50 100 after a hotel opening reception. Hours later thieves raided her home, taking more gems. Parker, wife of Colonel Samuel Parker, is linked to a large Hawaii estate. In St. Petersburg, clashes near Tifile left 21 workers dead as troops fired on rioters. A rail removal halted a Trans-Caucasian train. Also, Russia’s Emperor reportedly received a harsh Croatian petition, and Prince Urusoff’s status was described as insane after a wound. In Columbus, Henry Stutz was killed when Nicholas Foreman fired in a saloon dispute.
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Honolulu
Pacific Cable
Samuel Parker
Parker
Hawaii
J. K. Campbell
St. Petersburg
Frontier
Tifile
Vienna
Russia
Unite States
Croatia
Urusoff
Razan
Insan
Columbus
Ohio
Henry Stutz
Nicholas Foreman
Foreman
Stutz
Furniture Exposition Delivers Grand Display At Two Hubs
The article describes a biannual furniture exposition held in Grand Rapids and Chicago to showcase complete manufacturer lines. Exhibits fill vast spaces with luxurious pieces including a bedroom set valued at 5000 pounds for King Edward, attracting dealers and eager buyers while denying non dealers entry. J Led Or J Bontoway urges locals in New Castle to await forthcoming stock announcements.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
America
New Castle
Edward of England
Henry County
Led
J. Bontoway
Wanted men and teams on railroad contract notice
Wanted men and teams for railroad work from Anderson to New Oaatle. Wages for men are $1.75 per day with board at $3.60 per week. Teams rent at $63.75 and hire at a high daily rate. Small contracts to let. Apply Grant Smith & Co Middletown Indiana.
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Anderson
Grant, Smith & Co
Middletown
Ind
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