Changes in Freight Runs Shrink Seymour Terminal
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad posted an official notice announcing major changes in local freight runs and the elimination of Seymour yard force as part of broader retrenchment. North Vernon becomes the local freight terminal with several trains reassigned or consolidated and shops at Washington designated as terminal for unassigned crews.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Seymour
Washington
Storrs
North Vernon
Mitchell
Bedford
Cincinnati
L. B. Thompson
Division Brotherhood
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and Ohio
Unofficial Report Cites $10,000 Monthly Saving
An unofficial report suggests the new order could produce about ten thousand dollars in monthly savings for the company. The permanence of the change hinges on whether the anticipated savings prove as large as expected.
City Council Acts on Street Repairs and Lamp Post Ban
City council approves several street repairs including Hustedt alley and orders contractor MicMasters to start within ten days or forfeit contract. An ordinance against hitching horses to lamp posts in the new business district sets fines from five to fifty dollars. The session also suspends rules to pass the measure on second and third readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Day
Fifth Ward
Eugene Ireland
W. P. Masters
Hustedt Alley
MicMasters
Third Street
Chestnut and
Ewing
Indianapolis Avenue
Resolutions Protest B&O Yard Removal From Seymour
The Seymour chamber adopts resolutions protesting Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road removal of yard and shop forces and plans to end Seymour as a terminal. The measure notes hundreds of workers who own homes and the hardship of relocation or job loss, dated June 2, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore & Ohio
Seymour
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
A. A. Jams
Indiana
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
New Company Takes Over Hominy Mill
The Co operative Elevator Company, a new organization, bought Farmers Hominy Company and assumed charge on June 1. C. R. Jackson becomes manager of the new firm and will run the business. Workforce and operations remain largely unchanged from prior practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Company
Hominy Mill
C. R. Jackson
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Co-operative Elevator Company
Farmers Hominy Company
Farmers’ Homing Company
Massman Named to City School Board Unopposed
Edward Massman, supervising agent for the Baltimore & Ohio in Indiana and Illinois, was unanimously elected to the city board of education to succeed C. W. Carter, whose term ends in September. Massman will serve a three year term starting when Carter retires, and he has long served the railroad with strong local ties.
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Edward Massman
Indiana
Ilinois
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
C. W. Carter
Massman
City Board of Education
Carter
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Fourth Ward
West Bruce Street
Co. W. Carter
Board of Education
Eighth Annual Exhibit Open for Inspection at Seymour
Pictures in the eighth annual Seymour Art League exhibit have been hung and will be ready for inspection Friday evening. A special program and refreshments kickoff the event with public invitation extended. Seven local artists compete for the annual prize. the show runs daily through June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Art League
Art League
Receiver Appointed for Democrat Publishing Co
Judge James A Cox appoints W H Burkley of this city as receiver to take charge of the Democrat Publishing Company affairs. The action follows creditor suits after the firm suspended publication about a year ago and disposed of its machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Burkley
James A. Cox
Democrat Publishing Company
Shields High Alumni Banquet Scheduled at School Gym
The Shields High Alumni Association will hold a banquet in the high school gym Friday evening. Tickets are on sale and many graduates and guests are expected. A fine program and various amusements are planned, with the committee working hard to ensure a big success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields High Alumni Association
High School
Tip's Yellow Tax Cabs Business Listing
Tip Richardson operates Tip's Yellow Tax Cabs offering three heated city cabs and 24 hour service with phone line 447 and residence at 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip
Tip Richardson
Diplomas Tonight as Shields High School Prepares
Forty four seniors will graduate from Shields High School at the Majestic theater tonight at 8 oclock. Dr George R Grose president of DePauw University will deliver the class address. Kate Andrews will present the diplomas and a musical program by the high school orchestra will precede the ceremony. Thomas A Mott will preside and advance seat sales are strong with few balcony seats left.
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Shields High School
Majestic Theater
Thomas A. Mott
George R. Grose
DePauw University
Grose
Indiana
Bennett
Morrison High School Orchestra
Rey
E. Fischbach
Play Hour Held at Laurel School Grounds
A large crowd gathered at the Laurel street school grounds on Wednesday evening for a play hour directed by Mrs. Henry Holtman and sung by Mrs. Emia Branow. The program was well received by adults and children as neighborhood play hours gain momentum with community service organizers Mrs. J. P. McCurdy, Mrs. Henry Osterman, and Miss Genevieve Brocker. Plans to make the Laurel grounds a summer play center for the southwest city area include new equipment and an in-charge custodian. Rev. Albert Ogle, visiting friends here, has returned to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Street
Henry Holtman
Emia Branow
Recreation Institute
J. P. McCurdy
Henry Osterman
Genevieve Brocker
World War History Volume Tracks Indiana Soldiers
Jackson county historical work will document local wartime activities for Indiana’s Golden Star history volume. The Indiana Historical Society will print volumes for libraries and relatives, with Jackson County contributing sketches of campaign directors and war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Indiana Historical Society
T. A. Mott
Jackson County Historical Society
State Society
Indiana
R. A. Cox
Thomas A. Mott
Henry Aldredge
Wallonia
Triple Funeral Held at Crothersville Today
The Methodist church in Crothersville hosted a large crowd from Jackson and Scott counties for the triple funeral of Dr. N G Harrod Mrs Laura Harrod and Miss Grace Harrod. The Harrods were buried in Crothersville cemetery from the Scottsburg auto crash. Jennie Harrod thirteen remains in critical condition at Schneck Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothersville
Jackson
Scott Counties
N. G. Harrod
Laura Harrod
Grace Harrod
Scottsburg
Jennie Harrod
Schneck Memorial Hospital
Lea bin Og
Local investors challenge Revere Car reorganization plan
An Indianapolis federal court order requires Revere Motor Car officers and Citizens' Loan & Trust of Logansport to appear June 22 and show cause why a temporary restraining order should not stop the organization or sale of the plant. Local stockholders, about 25 000 to 30 000 dollars of stock, oppose the reorganization and contend officers lack authority to sell the plant. Herman Chambers and Albert Theele represent holders of stock opposing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Geiger
Revere Motor Car Corporation
Citizens’ Loan & Trust Company
Logansport
Revere Corporation
Motor Car Corporation
Revere Company
Herman Chambers
Albert Theele
Harding Awards Diplomas to Naval Academy Graduates
President Harding told 260 graduate midshipmen at Annapolis he hopes they never fire a gun unless in service of country and conscience. He spoke extemporaneously before thousands of relatives and sweethearts, praising the defense of the nation as noble and essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Jane
Harding
Naval Academy
Railroads poised to bid for business with new rate options
Washington reports that U S railroads cut annual costs by 500 million while wage and coal savings boost profitability. Officials say carriers may slash freight rates by filing schedules with the Interstate Commerce Commission and offer reduced terms after 30 days, or 5 days if shippers agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tulsa Race Riot Sparks Martial Law and Relief Drive
Tulsa suffered a deadly riot costing nearly 100 lives and $1.5 million in damage. Martial law ended the outbreak as thousands of Black residents fled or were held in camps while a relief campaign raised funds for the derelict and homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Robertson
Dick Rowland
Sarah Paige
Rowland
Sarah
Black Belt
Western League Baseball Park
Dawson Mines
Harding weighs problems of naval disarmament
President Harding and Mrs. Harding traveled to Annapolis to distribute diplomas to graduating midshipmen. He planned private discussions with naval experts on technical problems likely to arise as negotiations move forward, during a luncheon with officers of the academy.
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Harding
United Press
Washington
Annapolis Naval Academy
White House
Annapolis
Dent Harding
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Clerk-treas
Urer
Board of Directors
Baltimore and Ohio Company
NEW School Board
Democrat Publishing CO
Mexico
United States
The
Shields
G. R. Grose
Kate
Laurel
Albert Ogle
Golden Star History
Diana Man
Revere Motor
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