DEDICATORY SERVICE 18A SUCCESS AND SPEECHES
The dedicatory service for the Y M C A building in Richmond drew fifteen hundred to eighteen hundred citizens. Dr Stanley Coulter of Purdue praised local interest while Mrs Krueger and the Apollo Club provided music. An inspection committee formed to view the facilities. events included receptions and orchestra performances.
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Apollo Club
Krueger
Y. M
Richmond
Sharon E. Jones
Mr. Jones
T. M. Guild
Coulter
Stanley Coulter
Purdue University
Robert L. Kelly
Harsham College
Beems
E. E. Stacey
Bible Center Aids City Youth In Dedication
The dedication praised Bible education as essential to manhood and success. Dr Coulter urged Bible guidance for business and athletics, praising the project for uplifting Richmond’s young men. The Apollo Club performed, tours opened the new building, with cozy rooms, steam heat, and planned rental for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Thoroughly Modern Facilities At Local Association Building
The article describes the local association's facilities as modern and high quality. It details a basement with a swimming pool, bowling alleys, lockers, and dressing rooms, plus a first floor gym, rest room, reading room, and offices. The pool is long and tile-lined with depth from four to eight feet.
Benefit Meetings Bring In $200 for Wernle Home
At St John s Lutheran church yesterday orphans led with recitations songs and organ music in a program for Wernle Home inmates. Rev Gahre spoke as part of three days of benefit services that raised $200 for the Home fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wernle Home
Gahre
Sullivan Meets John L. Sullivan at New Phillips Tuesday
A Chicago era feature outlines John L. Sullivan, the famed prize fighter, set to headline at the New Phillips Tuesday night. The piece recalls Sullivan’s Windy City debut in 1881, meeting promoter figures, and his early knockouts that cemented his reputation as the Boston Strong Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Phillips
John L
John
Chicago
James Dalton
Boston
Windy City
Billy Madden
Parson Davies
Mike McDonald
Dalton
Sullivan
Elopement Report From Chicago Reaches Richmond
Denial of marriage elopement by Mack Zimmerman and Isabel Chase noted in Chicago report. Parents of the bride advertised for her return and forgiveness. Mr and Mrs Zimmerman are currently visiting in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. A. Zimmerman
Chicago
Mack Zimmerman
Isabel Chase
Proposal to revise Indiana State Statistician office
Gathering statistics for annual reports prompts a plan to expand the State Statistician’s role. The idea would add experts to collect data for commissions and boards, beyond current factory and farm data, to increase practical value for state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Office of State Statistician
Indiana
Milton Holiday Events Christmas Entertainment in Milton
In Milton Indiana on Christmas Day the M E Sunday School presented an entertainment titled Santa Has the Gripe at Oda Fellows Hall to a free audience. The item notes a Christmas Sunday observance with a festive event organized by local church volunteers.
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Milton
Ind
M.E
Santa
Oda
City Campaign Delayed by Local Option Battle
Election opening for city offices may be postponed until spring as candidates, led by Dr T Henry Davis and Dr W W Zimmerman, avoid campaign risks until the local option fight ends. Possible changes loom in city salaries and offices after upcoming legislation, with Nimrod Johnson serving as treasurer by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Henry Davis
W. W. Zimmerman
Nimrod Johnson
Ballinger Printing Co Leases South Seventh Street Room
The Ballinger Printing Company recently incorporated to engage in job printing has leased the room on South Seventh Street, now occupied by John H. Russell, upholsterer, and will occupy it as soon as equipment is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger Printing Company
South Seventh Street
John H. Russell
Roll Call of Woodmen in Cambridge City Meeting
Cambridge City Indiana December 27 The local Modern Woodman camp will hold a roll call and installation of officers at the regular meeting on January 6. The event will be followed by a smoker and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
Woodman
Rainfall and Temperatures Report for the Week
The past week had minimal rainfall at .08 inches with three completely clear days. Daily temperatures ranged from a high of 24 on December 21 to a low of -47 on December 24, with other readings showing light fluctuations throughout December 20 to 27.
Lebo Re elected Vice President of State Association
E. E. Lebo of Richmond was re elected a vice president of the state Commercial Travelers Association at a meeting in Indianapolis last week. President Fisher urged increasing membership to boost the organization’s prestige. current membership was 018. Directors may decide on actions soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lebo
Richmond
Commercial Travelers’ Association
Indianapolis
Fisher
Costly burials of royalty cost major rites
Pekin December reports reveal China will spend over 4.2 million dollars on the funeral rites of the late emperor and the dowager empress. The process includes destruction of personal wealth, grand processions, and state mourning as modernization prompts new memorials while emperors are laid to rest at coal hill mortuary.
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Pekin
China
Celestial Kingdom
Kwaneg-Hsu
Forbidden City
Coal Hill
Prince Chun
Mortuary Hill
Grand Council
Polo Interest Draws Crowd for Richmond Elwood Game
There is strong interest in polo and a sizable crowd is expected tonight to watch the Richmond Elwood match at the rink. A City League game will also be played.
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Richmond-Elwood
Insurance deposits rise in Indiana companies
Edward E. Neal, securities clerk in the Indiana Auditor of State office, reports biannual deposits by insurance companies. Fourteen firms increased deposits in the last six months, totaling 436,110.40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Neal
Insurance Department
Office of the Auditor of State
BiHheimer
Insurance Companies of
Indiana
Fifth Street Watch Party Observes New Year’s Eve
Rev J Cook Graham of the Fifth Street M E church completes plans for New Year’s Eve services starting at 3 PM with a Bible study, followed by quarterly conference at 9 PM led by Dr T M Guild, then a 10 PM sermon by Rev W B Nelson of Grace M F Church, concluding with a consecration at 11 PM and continuing to midnight.
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J. Cook Graham
Fifth Street M
T. M. Guild
W. Bf. Nelsor
Grace M. F
Memorial Thursday Night Service
Sol Meredith Post will hold its annual memorial service Thursday night, honoring departed members with prayers and a moment of reflection. Community members are invited to attend and remember those who served the post.
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Sol Meredith Post
Quiet in Court Circles as January Term Opens
The circuit court will be largely idle until the January term begins, with no major cases expected to proceed before that session. Court officials indicate a quiet period as judges prepare for the forthcoming calendar and filings.
Trustees Preparing for New Terms
Trustees entering office January 1 are acquainting themselves with duties to ensure a smoother transition and more satisfactory change.
Partelio Stock Company heads to Marion and Peru
The Partelio Stock Company closed an engagement at the Gennett Saturday night and departed for Marion Indiana with plans to continue to Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partelio Stock Company
Gennett
Marion, Ind
Peru
Petition to use courthouse horticultural room presented
At today’s meeting the commissioners will hear a petition from Sol Meredith Post G A R requesting use of the horticultural room at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol. Meredith Post
Court House
Young Men's Christian Association Finds Heating System Satisfactory
The building committee of the Young Men's Christian Association inspected the heating apparatus and announced that it had found the system satisfactory. The work was performed by Charles Johannine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. K
Young Men’s ‘Christian Association
Charles
Johannine
Miss Scott Takes Place in Saree City by Marriage
Edna Highley’s marriage leads to a vacancy at Saree City post. Miss Scott assumes the position, reflecting a local community staffing change.
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Scott
Saree City
Alas Co
Edna
Highley
Wright Ship Wreck Attempt Foiled Before Flight in Le Mans
Wilbur Wright narrowly avoided disaster when a gasoline-filled oil box was found on his aeroplane just before a flight in Le Mans France. Private detectives investigate whether a jealous rival or a careless employee caused the tampering as Wright plans stricter safeguards to continue his demonstrations with Minister Barthou watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Wright
First Lutheran Church 15 Winner
Special exercises were held at the First Lutheran Church with ceremonies marking a 15 winner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
First M. E. to Host Social With First English Lutheran Guests
The First English Lutheran will be guests of the First M. E. at a social during the first week of January. Officers for the First M. E. Sunday school will be elected at a church meeting next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
M. E. Sundey School
Rev Guild at First M E Church Preaches to Large Audience
Rev T M Guild district superintendent filled the pulpit at the First Methodist church last evening addressing a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M. Guild
First Methodist Church
Revival at Fifth Street M E Church Begins
Revival services will start at the Fifth Street M E Church on Monday January 3 with Rev J W Zerbe of Fountain City assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street M. E
Fifth Street
M.er
J. W. Zerbe
Fountain City
Indiana to instruct at convention for Governor-elect Marshall
Indianapolis reports Rep Cox of the Third Indiana district says Indiana Democrats will go to the national convention instructed for Governor-elect Marshall. He calls Marshall a hard man to beat, an able leader, and believes his nomination would secure Indiana for the Democratic ticket in the future.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Representative Cox
Marshall
Cox
Centerville and Fountain City Split Christmas Basketball Games
Centerville Indiana hosted Fountain City for two games on Christmas afternoon and night, with Fountain City winning 31 to 21 in the matinee and the locals taking the night game 23 to 19. Richmond stars Wright and Martin starred for Centerville. Economy plays here next Thursday and Centerville travels to Eaton Friday.
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Centerville
Ind
Fountain City
Wright
Martin
Richmond
Eaton
Defeat Due to Machine Says Foulke
William Dudley Foulke, writing to the Indianapolis Star, says Indiana’s Republican loss stems from voter dissatisfaction with a perceived Republican machine. He links the defeat to widespread belief in insincerity and corruption within the Cannon-aligned faction and notes poor alignment with the President’s measures.
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William Dudley Foulke
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Congress
Indiana Senate Race Hinges on Kern Shively Clash
Indianapolis December report charts a tight Indiana senate contest between John Kern and B F Shively. Kern leads caucus votes early but the race remains fluid with Slack Hoffman and Lamb perking up as potential sleepers amid shifting party support and slogans.
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Indianapolis
John Kern
B. F. Shiveley
United States
Indiana
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Edward G. Hoffman
Ft. Wayne
C. V. Menzies
Mt. Vernon
Shively
Kern
Slack
Hoffman
Senate
Nebraska
Bryan
Todianapoli
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Guild
M. E
Foulke
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