Gilbert Calls Long Bond Issue Necessary for Plant Upgrade
City official Harry Gilbert, head of the board of public works, argues the $275,000 15 year bond plan is essential to finance a new 4000 hp turbine and municipal plant improvements. He cites bond dealer guidance favoring longer terms and higher rates, while noting local short term bonds likely won’t attract investors.
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Harry Gilbert
Board of Public Works
Gilbert
Te State
Lafayette
Garry
Indianapolis
Richmond
Phon
Cory Staal
Tvat
Kidnappers Demand Large Ransom in Fake Abduction
NORRISTOWN A ransom case collapses as Blakely Coughlin 1 month old vanished on June 2. The Crank swindled George Cr fate We, demanding 12109 later, then fled with the money after Cr fate We failed to locate the child. Mr Coughlin and wife stayed up all night awaiting the return that never came.
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Associated Tress
Norristown
Padistr
Blakely Coughlin
Enib
the Crank
George H Cr Fate
Crank
Coughlin
Governor Calls Special Session in Indiana Amid Budget Woes
Indiana Republicans plan a special session called by Governor Goodrich next week to address urgent state funding. Dr. Smith reacts with surprise, noting institutions face insolvency before new appropriations arrive. The session aims to limit duration and consider 18 proposed measures, though specifics remain undecided as officials await the call.
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Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Goodrich
State House
Thas
Thin Smith
Eastha
Dr. Smith
de Smith
S&s. E. En
Sentence Suspended For Mrs M Spadden In Fraud Case
Mrs Mary McSpadden, 22, wife of a millowner and mother of two, was jailed on a charge of forgery. Court suspended part of her sentence citing a previously good reputation. Reported fraud involved a $1 check and rings, with police noting four forged work vouchers connected to Harry Holmes of Richmond.
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Mary McStuidden
Heger-town
McSpadden
Aod
Fudge Fond
MeSpadden
Ponstark
Elipek
Harry Holmes
Richmond Em
Mee Spadden
Pettis Reid Dies At 114 In City Funeral Held
Pettis Reid, aged 114, was laid to rest in a service from the First Christian church. He served 32 years on the church board and was active with the afflicts board. Burial followed under Rev L E Murray. Pallbearers included Clarence Hune meier, Charles Roland, George Mans ford Harrison, and Mack Refi Thompson.
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Pettis Reid
Petia A. Reid
Warne
Firstristian Church
First Christian Church
Pall Besters
Clarence Hunemeier
Charles Roland
George Mansford Harrison
Mack Refi Thompson
L. E. Murray
Uctate
State board to hear 19 more pardon cases in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on June 17 the state board of pardons announced 19 additional cases to be heard at the June 21 to 25 session. Two cases repeat from prior hearings. The list includes one of six persons convicted of murder.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Pardons Today
Muier
Nettle Creek Dunkards Mark Church Centenary Celebration
Nettle Creek Dunkards plan a centennial homecoming at the church one mile west of Hipperstown on Tuesday June 29. Elder Lewis W Teeter, with about 65 years of service, will preside. events include basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program featuring Oro Winger of North Manchester College discussing Future Possibilities.
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Nettle Creek
Laam
John A
Dilling
Christie Named Head of Purdue Farm Experiment Station
Lafayette Ind June 17 Professor George Christie supervisor of the sericultural extension department at Purdue University was named director of the agricultural experiment station to succeed Prof G Woodbury who departs July 1 for Washington to head the food research bureau of the National Canners Association President W E Stone announced Christie will remain head of the extension work and fill policy positions
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Lafayette
Ind
George Christie
Purdue University
Agricultural Experiment Station
G. Woodbury
Washington, D. C
Food Research Bureau
National Canners’ Association
W. E. Stone
Purdue
Christie
Labor federation backs government ownership of railroads
In Montreal on June 17 the American Federation of Labor endorsed government ownership with Democratic operation of railroads after a tense roll call. Delegates clashed over the issue, with building trades opposing the proposal while railroad, mine, textile and metal workers supported it. Gompers faced bouts of protest as votes shifted and a railroads push rose amid tensions over control.
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Associated Press
Montreal
American Federation of Labor
James Duncan
Seattle
Gompers
W. L. Hutchinson
Carpenters’ Union
J. A. Ros
Mr. Hutchinson
Ross
Carpenters
Moulders
John Frey
Federation
Sho
Roa
Inited Mine Workers of America
Metal Trades Organizations
Gompers 1
Harding Seeks Every Republican Aid for Campaign
Senator Warren G Harding announced a nationwide appeal for advice and aid from every Republican leader. He planned meetings with leaders including those from the progressive wing and a Chicago convention figure, Walter F. Brown, to finalize conference decisions and arrange access for motion picture filming.
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Washington
Warren G Harding
Johnson
California
Harding
Senator Harding
Waler F. Brown
Ohio
Chicago
Farmer Seeks Court Order To Stop Neighbor Chickens
Wayne circuit court hears sult filed by farmer near Richmond against Harmon and Hate Remmert to enjoin and restrain them from letting chickens roam onto his corn field to feast on corn sprouts.
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Niewornuner
Richmond
Wayne
Harmon
Hate Remmert
Prices Fall for Commodities in Paris and Havre
Paris dispatch reports broad declines in daily goods prices. Coffee costs less in Paris than Havre and Havre cheaper than Brazil, while Havre cotton prices slip after a brief firmness.
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Paris
Havre
Brazil
Watch For Marshall Is Word Dropped by Wise Ones of Party
Chicago dispatch reports Democrats in flux as talk centers on Thomas Riley Marshall of Indiana for the national convention in San Francisco. The piece notes a potential four way deadlock resembling the Republican stalemate over Wood, with Lowden and Jolson named as contenders. It details factions led by Daniel Roper and figures tied to treasury and banking interests, plus discussion of peace treaty ratification.
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Marshall
Wise Ones
Chicago
Thomas Riley Marshall
Tmndiana
United States
Hulding
San Francis
Wood
Lowden
Jolson
San Francisco
William G. McAdon
York
Wilson
Eleele
Customs
Internal Revenue
Porronee
Daniel ©. Roper
Tevenur
Fenetistant Finstmaster Feneral
Tallins
Luken to Remodel Building at 626 Main Street
Lawrence Luken announced July renovation of 626 25 Main Street for Luken Drug pending $15,000 in work. George Fox Clothing will move to 10 Main Street July 1 as offices on upper floors are cleared and a two story rear addition and third floor expansion are planned.
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Main Street
Luken Drug Company
George Fox
Lawrence Luken
Weather Forecast For Indiana A Bureaus Report
Indiana forecast from the United States Weather Bureau expects a fair tale and Friday with cooler conditions in the extreme south portion. Recent showers linger in Wayne County and surrounding areas as a storm moves away. Friday should see generally fair weather with temperatures around 50 early Friday morning.
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Indiana
United States Weather Bureau
Nooh
Wayne County
W. E. Moore
Kentucky
Two More Liquor Men Plead Guilty In Indiana Case
In Indianapolis Indiana William Furris and James Trautwein members of the Evansville directive force changed pleas from not guilty to guilty in a Reed amendment liquor transportation case. The Evansville trial resumed with only 12 of 79 men left on trial. Furris and Trautwein testified they knew of liquor transport but remained silent to protect their positions. Each faced pension eligibility shortly.
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Indianapolas
William Furris
James Tradravein
Evansville
Fuchs
Trautwein
Minimum Bridge Lighting Cost Cited by Dillon
James P. Dillon superintendent of the municipal electric plant presented a detailed estimate showing the temporary Main Street bridge lighting would cost not less than 4588 and total expenditure near 7000. He argued that officials claiming 3200 missed about half the cable lamp globes and other items and that the city could do the work as cheaply as a private contractor.
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James P. Dillon
Muniicipal Electric
Dillon
Mc Dillon
Wounds Save Him Jail
An ex serviceman, Anthony Telensky, avoided a long prison term after wounds sustained overseas led Judge Thompson to deduct a year for each of 14 wounds. He was sentenced to one year in the federal prison at Atlanta for raising ten dollar notes to fifty.
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Philadelphia
Anthony Telensky
Thompson
Atlanta
Richmond to file 11-20 light rate schedule next Monday
A new schedule of lighting and power rates for the Richmond municipal plant will be filed with the Indiana Public Utilities Commission next Monday. The city seeks rate increases for all classes, with retroactive effect to June 3. plan drafted by Benjamin Perk of Indianapolis, in consultation with city officials. General lighting rates likely up by about seven and a half cents, with larger consumers affected proportionally. The commission may act promptly on the city’s request to restore adequate funding for the municipal plant.
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Richmond
Board of Public Works
Perk
Gilbert
Mileson
Kielkmend
Indiana Public Utilities Commission
Mehnnietty Gilbert
Witt Finds Mother on Sandusky Farm
Ernest Witt, former Richmond Baking employee, located his mother after years in an orphanage. He learned she had remarried and lived near Sandusky. His efforts culminated when a Sandusky couple recognized a photo in the Star Journal, confirming the mother’s identity as Mrs Hasler. Witt, 19 years old, was finally reunited with his mother.
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Ernest Witt
Richmond Baking Company
Palladiu
Veriew
Fundhels
Ting
Easter
Geo
Wayne County
Ken
Sac
Sinte
Hime Witt
Witt
Sandusky
Sanduske
G. Seturber
Picire
Star Journal
Hasler
Robber Ties Men to Track Left Hand Amputated
George Underwood of Porton Mo was hospitalized missing his left hand and foot after being tied to a railroad track by robbers. He freed his right arm and watched a train approach before escaping. Police believe the assailants followed him after he sold two autos in Kansas City and kept most of the money, leaving only $70.
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George Underwood
Rroiton
Posees
Underwood
Kanan
City
Women's Clubs at Des Moines Meet Reports Committee Work
Reports from various committees of the general federation of women's clubs were presented at the fifteenth biennial convention in Des Moines Iowa. Federation president Mrs George W Plummer read recommendations and discussion on revision and changes followed. Indiana delegate Mrs A W Roach warned she might not attend the session.
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Des Moines
Iowa
General Federation of Women's Clubs
George W. Plummer
A. W. Roach
Indiana
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Purdue Farm Experiment
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Coolidge
Mrs. Galvin C. Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
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Marin
Japan
Kyoto
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Public Service Commission
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