Richmond Delegation to Dayton for Wright Day Trip
A large Richmond civic effort plans a day trip to Dayton for Wright Day. More than twenty five cars will travel with special trains and autos from Richmond. Round trip tickets are one dollar, with the Young Men's Business club organizing. The event features a noon medal presentation, a Wright Day pageant, and a grand flashlight parade with ten thousand uniformed men and hundreds of floats. The Richmond drum and bugle corps will lead the delegation in the parade and at the fair grounds, with extensive fireworks and factory illumination anticipated.
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Dayton
Ohio Valley
Richmond
Gem City
Richhmond
Young Men's Business Club
Tauomates Ts & Manner
Dayton & Western Traction
Cara
Wilfred Jensup
Merrill
Charles Morgan
the Palladium
Ed Harris
Second National Bank
Richmond Drum and Bugle Corpa
Fair Grounds
Wright
National Cash Register Company
Could Not Hoist Court House Flags
A new rope or copper wire cable is needed to suspend the court house flag from the tower staff. The chain used is broken, and the flag had to be hung from a window while other public buildings displayed colors. Multiple chains and steel cables failed quickly.
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Court House
Ates
Richmond Helps Observe Old Glory's Birthday
The article recalls the United States flag turning 132 years old and outlines changes in stars and stripes from 13 to 46, noting 1818 as the key date when the policy fixed to 13 stripes and one star per new state. It traces star arrangements and the role of Capt Samuel Chester Reid in adopting the thirteen stripes plan.
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United States
Congress
Vermont
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Samuel Chester Reid
United States Navy
Oklahoma
Richmond
George H. Grant
Charles DuHadway
Grant
DuHadway
Indianapolis
Samuel R. Hamill
Terre Haute
Francis T. Roots
Connersville
Beauview Park brawl sparks scene at Saturday dance
A lively Beauview Park gathering ended in a brawl after a girl named Perry accused "Red" Davis of assault. An ensuing melee involved dancers, friends, and a pursuing father, with Davis claiming he was beaten by another man while held. No one officially reported hurt, though observers noted injuries and disturbed peace.
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Beauview
Davis
Perry
Wille
Spaaging Visit by Rush County Deputy Clerk Spradling
Rush county deputy clerk Birney Spradling visited Clerk Penny today. A former Earlham student, he appeared in the office and spoke with officials about local matters.
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Birney Spradling
Rush County
Penny
Mr. Spradling
Earlham
Rainfall Sweeps Countryside Near City Limits
A heavy rainfall occurred shortly after 8 oclock south of the city a few miles but Richmond felt none. Campbellstown reported a heavy downpour with high winds. The sower man appears to have been playing a game of checkers and having fun.
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Richmond
Campbellstown
Pigeons nuisance prompts police action on Main Street
Merchants complain pigeons are a daily nuisance along Main Street and urge police to seek a method to curb the birds. The report notes Venice faces similar issues with large flocks feeding there, while Richmond is mentioned in connection to a separate matter.
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Venice
Richmond
Raymond Mather Heroic Rescue in Runaway on Eighth Street
Raymond Mather, a well known youth, saved himself and companion Frank Brown from severe harm during a runaway on Eighth Street. The carriage wheels battered him as the horse galloped wild, Mather leapt to the horse, grasped the bridle, and held on until the animal pulled up at South Eighth and A streets. He suffered bruises and a skinned nose but acted bravely to stop the danger.
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Eighth Street
Raymond Mather
Frank Brown
Young Mather
Sailor Street
Mather
Harry Mather
South Eighth
Merchant Objects To Drays On North Sixth Street
A local merchant objected this morning to drays and other public service vehicles being allowed to stand on North Sixth street. He noted drays were moved from Seventh street and now assemble at Sixth, which he opposes.
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North Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Graduation Exercises Highlight Earlham College Service
A baccalaureate service at Lindley Hall honored the Earlham College graduating class with a sermon by Dr. William O. Thompson of Ohio State University. Dr. Joshua Stansfield spoke at a Y M C A and Y W C A gathering, outlining fellowship with God.
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Lindley Hall
Earlham College
William O. Thompson
Ohio State University
R. L. Kelly
Russell
Joshua Stansfield
Meridian Street M. E. Church of
Indianapolis
God
Jesus Christ
Earnham College
College Auditoriium
Stansfield
Fugitive Arthur Brown Sought by Police in Assault Case
Police seek Arthur Brown a fugitive charged with assault and battery after a Friday assault on Edgar Newcomb. Brown fled and remains at large despite city searches. If caught he may face stronger charges including assault and battery with a rock, and additional counts related to Newcomb.
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Arthur Brown
Brown
Edgar Newcomb
Istent Hemreck Newcomb
Fatal Accident Near West Alexandria Kills Woman
A horse and buggy was struck by a Dayton and Western Traction car near West Alexandria Ohio at 8 30 PM Sunday. Mrs Pranhagen was killed instantly. her husband seriously injured and their daughter Annie escaped with minor bruises. The car carried many panicked passengers as rescue efforts began amid a dark, chaotic scene.
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West Alexandria
Jum
Dayton and Western Traction Company
Dick Pranbagen
Annie
Pranhagea
Dodaville
Hull
Richmond
Chace
Bed Alwady
Sife
Romé
Cosmos
Moo& Fort
Mee
Prashagen
van Abezanéria
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Old Glory
Beauview Park
Will Spekenhier
Rich
Postmond Heirs
Red” Davis
Washington
J. A. Spekenhier
Lawshe
Spekenhier
E. M Haas
Barnard
Haas
James E. Watson
C. R. Duhadway
Board OF Review
Thompson
Keny
Dayton & Western
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