davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10

20. L. D." desires to know whether
Robert Service wrote two poems. The
Shooting Of Dan McGrew' ana The Dan
gerous Dan McGrew.' or whether they are
the same poem. and whether no wrote q
poem, 'sTns Cremation Of Sam Masee, -
ard IL a reader will send II In.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10

Mrs. Massey. Pieasantyiils. N. j.. has
sent In the poem THE Old Man Goes to
Town." which was requested by 'TMrs. NJ.
c." but It Is too Ions to print in the no,
rum,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
EXPECT TAX BOARD
follower RAILROADS
VALUATION IN 1921
CBy Associated Press)


INDIANAPOLIS, May 26.-Reduc-
ton of approximately $25,000,000 in
the tax appraisement on railroad prop
erty in Indiana was forecast today
by officials of the state tax board,
after it had completed it's principal
figures on railroad appraisements.
The railroad property constitutes
two-thirds of that on which the origin
al tax appraisements are made by the
state board, and the total for this
year is expected to be S600,000,000.
The reduction for the Pennsylvania
system was estimated at $14,000,00O
and that of the New York Central at
three to five million.
Some reduction was also expected
for interrurban railroad property with
telephone companies appraisement
being substantially the same as last
year, and higher valuations being
placed on public utilities, banks and
trust companies. AS a whole, officials
expected that all original appraise-
ments of the state board would be five
per cent less than the 1920 total of
0969, 305, 253. or a net reduction of $48,-
100000. The total appraisement for
all property in the state last year, five
sixths of which is appraised originally
by local officials was $5,S00,O00, 900.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
SEEKS TO CLEAN UP
ALL LIQUOR CASES
nv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 26-Attorney
General Daugherty plans to appoint a
committee of legal exports to draft
recommendations to congress for legis-
lation to relieve the congestion of
liquor cases crowding the docket Of
federal courts throughout the coun-
try
Mr.. Daugherty said today he would
invite three district judges, two dis
trict attorneys, and William A. Blount,
of Pensacola, Fla, to form the COM
mttee of Judge John E. Safer. Of
Columbus, o.. as chairman. The situa-
ton in the court he said, is very
serious
There are about 700 liquor cases in
Pittsburgh, 1000 in New York, be-
tween 700 and 500 in ST. Louis and
proportionately equal numbers in other
sections"
Mr.. Daugherty has talked with Rep
resentative Volstead and Senator
Nelson, chairmen of the house and
senate judiciary committees respec.
lively, and outlined his plan for a
special committee which would meet
here and study all the available data
on the problem.
The department already has consid-
cred the appointment of extra judges
or special commissioners, or using
judges available at present to travel
through the congested districts, in an
effort to clean up the court docket
but has taken no action as yet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Consider Secretary for
Local Community Service

superintendent J. H. Bentley, of the
Richmond public schools, is to present
the names of several candidates for
the Office of secretary of the local COM
munity service organization at a meet
ing of that body in the K. of P. build
ing at 4:30 o'clock Thursday after
noon
Prof. Bentley was in Chicago
Wednesday for the purpose of secur-
ing the names of enterprising commu-
nifty service workers who have been
attending the community service train
ing school conducted in that school
during the past four weeks. He said
Thursday that he had chosen the men
best suited for the position, in his es-
timation, and would present the names
to the community service committee
Of this city for action.
1t is probable that one or more of
the men may be asked to come to
Richmond at a later date to consult
with the committee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Keller ARGUES FOR
CITY MANAGER FORM

Advantages of the city manager
form of government and the disadvan-
tages of the present federal system
formed the theme of an address given
by Will w. Keller. city attorney, at
the kiwanis club meeting held in the
Centerville Methodist church, Thurs
day noon.
Mr.. Keller gave a strong virile argu-
ment for the taking up of the new
form rather than clinging to the pres
ent.
Instruments music was furnished
by the Misses Camilla Haner, Lois
Johanning and Corrine Nusbaum.
The attendance prize, cigarette
case, given by Lon Jones. went to
Westcott Hanes. Thursdays. meeting
was the last in the international at
tendance contest for loving cup.
John Zwissler. a guest of the club,
was present with French harp, it
being known that he was an expert
with the instrument. Several selec
lions were played by Mr.. Zwissler
The local club baseball team is to
be the guest of the Indianapolis club
at a noon luncheon next Wednesday,
A party from the local club is to go
to Winchester Thursday night for a
pep" meeting for that club. Ray
Weisbrod secretary of the Richmond
club, is to speak.
DR.. c. E. Duffin and Jacob Haynes
were taken into Rotary membership
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Mexican OUTLAWS Destroy
Valuable Papers, Relics

MEXICO CITY, May GA hacienda
owned by Edward Thompson, for
mer United States consular officer in
Mexico, and located about 20 miles
from Marida Yucatan. was attacked
by outlaws yesterday. The bandits
destroyed valuable historical docu-
ments and relics connected with the
ruins of the ancient city of Chlchen,
liza, nearby.
Mr. Thompson's hacienda is said to
represent 26 years Of personal labor
in that region, and was ofteen visited
by tourists who were inspecting ruins
in the state of Yucatan. 0 Gaylord
Marsh, American consul at Progreso,
is said in dispatch received here to
have declared that representations
would be made to the Mexican govern
ment, which would be asked to indem-
Nifty Mr.. Thompson for his loss.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
BOARD MAKES CHANGE
IN ASSESSMENT OF
RICHMOND COMPANIES

An increase in the assessment Of
telephone companies in Indiana, in
Guiding the Richmond Home Tele-
phone company has been announced
by the Indiana state board of tax COM
missioners for the year 1921. The
increase raises the assessment of the
local company from $435, $50 in 1920.
to SAP ,040 in 1921.
At the same time, the board
changed the assessment of the other
public utility companies, including the
Richmond City Waterworks and the.
Richmond Light, Heat and Power
company.
One Assessment Lowered.
In the case of the waterworks the
assessment of 1920, $6s2,110, was
raised to 1891, 1875.
According to published reports. the
assessment of the Light, Heat and
Power company was lowered from
$735. 900 in 1920 to s4o1, 90 in 1921.
Verified reports from the tax board
have not yet been received.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
FREE VOCAL RECITAL
PRESENTED FRIDAY

A free vocal recital will be given by
pupils of Prof. Samuel B. Carton ana
cyril Pitts of the Earlham college de-
partment, of. music Friday evening al
s O'Clock in the East Main street
Friends church Participants in the
recital wifi include local persons who
have been studying at the downtown
studio as we'll as a number of Earlham
college students.
Local persons who will appear IN
the recital are Miss Grace Shera. Miss
Dorothy MeAlpin. Mrs. Edward Sharp
Harry McMinn, Miss Jeonette Schell
Mrs Sherman Brown. and Tholle
Druley. The public is extended cor.
dial invitation to attend. The recital
is being held in the East Main street
Friends church in order that large
gathering may be accommodated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Suburban


WEBSTER, Ind-Mr. and Mrs. Ste
phen Parrish and family spent Sun
day at Lima, Ohio, with relatives and
friends. 80. Mrs. Bertha Huelsen is
spending several days with relatives
at Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. E. M.
Brumfield entertained at dinner Sun
day for Rev. Stoner of Richmond. Mrs.
Martha Irwin, Mr.. and Mrs. Win Gull
bertson. :. . Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Culbert-
son spent Monday night with Mr.. and
Mrs. o. l.. Hiatt, of Economy, they
having spent the winter months in
ger entertained Sunday for Mr.. and
Mrs. David Clevinger and son of Rich
mond. Miss Cannon Burger, of Lynn,
Mrs. Samuel Mann of Ansonia, o. ...
Mr.. Fay Culbertson of Dublin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jake Robbins and sons, Wilbur
and Richard, Mrs. Matte Richey, of
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cleo Culbertson,
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. George Perry
of Cincinnati are spending a few days
with Mr. and Mrs. John Hendersholl
Decoration Day services will be held
Sunday at Friends church, at o'clock.
Address by Rev. Stoner OF M. E.
church. Music by Green's Fork or
chestra~. Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Plank
enhorn and daughter, Ruth. and Mrs.
Naomi Plankenhorn visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hollingsworth, Sunday
Bud" Demaree was in Indianapol-
is recently. -. Isaac Steddom was in
Richmond, Monday. Mrs. Malissa
Tingles is reported improving after an
attack of La Grippe. Mrs. Nora
Steddom, of Richmond, has returned
after spending a few days with her
mother during her illness.
SPARTANSBURG, Ind-Miss &c
neva Burkhardt spent Sunday with
Miss Virginia Scott. Miss Bernice
Moody spent the past week with hel
grandmother. Mrs. Laura Mann, {
resident of this place. The Method
list churches held their quarterly
meeting at the Lynn M. E. church
Sunday. The Greensboro township
Sunday school convention met at the
Spartansburg Christian church Sun
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
PRESBYTERIAN BOARD
/. CONCLUDES SESSION
$ FRIDAY AFTERNOON
fBy Associated Press)

wINoNA LAKE, Ind. May 26.-Re-
ception Of the reports from the vari-
Gus boards and agencies Of the church
will be completed Thursday by the
133rd general assembly Of the Presby-
terrain church in the United States. ac-
cording to officers of the assembly.
The assembly will conclude its SEES
sions tomorrow with the consideration
Of miscellaneous business. Before
closing leading churchmen expect con-
siderable discussion regarding propos-
ais for consolidation Of a number OF
: the boards and agencies. This sub
. ject has been mentioned frequently
during the assembly but SO far no
definite action has been taken.
Elect New Members
The program today was to include
The election of five new members to
I the executive commission, to fill the
vacancies caused by the expiration Of
the terms of five incumbents. Those
retiring are DR.. George B. Stuart, or
Auburn, N Y; DR.. William P. Thomp-
son, of Columbus, O.; Nelson H. Loom
is, of Omaha, Neb.; DR.. w. w. Boyd,
of Oxford. O., and DR.. Lewis S. Nudge,
of Harrisburg, Pa.
: One of the last committee reports
to be presented will be that of the
board on foreign missions. In connec-
ton with this report there will be
presented a synopsis Of the accom-
plishments of the National Presby-
terrain Women's Board on Foreign
Missions, which on Jan. / took over
the records. policies and duties of six
former women's board Of foreign mis-
sions Effects of the consolidation of
these boards will be outlined in re-
mort
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26

day afternoon. Rev. Martin, of the
Winchester M. e. church, made the
principal address. Those who gave
special songs and readings were Mar
guerite Scott, Dorothy Taylor, Marie
Witter, Ralph Witter, Irene Hunt and
Alta Pearson. The choir here fur
nished the opening and closing songs.
Officers elected were: Harry F. Wise,
president; Walter Haisley, vice-presi-
dent; Clara Henderson, secretary and
treasurer; Ethel Elliott, children's di-
vision; Nellie Alexander, young peo-
pies division; Harry C.. Wise, adults
division; Arthur Brown, administra-
ton division; Byron Clark, education
al department. >. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hill, of Red Key, are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. John Crist. of this
place. Mr.. and Mrs. Norah Ander-
son were calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Mann Sunday evening. Miss Sylvia
Clark, who has, been visiting her
grandparents in Winchester, returned
to her home here Sunday. The Rev.
Scott, pastor of the Christian church
here, will deliver the Decora ton day
address at Bethel Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Carroll Clark and children
and Miss Hazel Clark were visiting
Sdm LII dhS, vi w lhSACoICiy
The Pythian Sisters lodge was insti-
tuted Thursday night, starting with
mem bership of 50 persons.
GREEN'S FORK, Ind.-The Aid So
| ciety of the Christian church will give
an ice cream festival in Fagan's hall
Saturday evening, June 4 Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Boyd are visiting with
their son and family, Mr.. and Mrs,
Harry Boyd, at Salina, o.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elvin Benson and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Linderman, will leave Saturday
morning for Winona Lake for a week S
| outing. Mrs. Martha Wisehart spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
Geathers and family, at Jacksonburg.
-. Mrs. Gerald Gambler and son,
Billy, spent Sunday with Mrs. Samuel
! Boyd
! PERSHING, Ind.-Mrs. c. Holding
worth and daughter visited Mrs. V.
Lamb Sunday. Mrs. c. Sober and
Mrs. J. Meara went to Richmond We'd
! nesday. D.. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Doll and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
PYTHIAN CONVENTION
GOES TO PENDLET0N

Pythian Sisters of the sixth district,
in annual convention here Wednesday
selected Pendleton for the 1922 con-
vention.
With an effective ceremony, sub
scriptions were taken for the Pyth1an
Sisters orpha fund. The subscr1p-
lions were taken by little Virginia
Merrill, who carried huge basket OF
flowers. Music for the sessions was
furnished by Mrs. Horace Logan,
whistler, and by Mrs. Howard Merrill
and Mrs. Leona Jackson. Luncheon
and dinner were served at the temple
to visitors and local temple members
by women Of the Second Presbyterian
church = d" ...-
Flowers used for decora ton and in
the orphans subscription campaign
we're sent to the wards Of Reid Me-
mortal hospital by the convention.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Short News Of Civ

Picnic Of T. p. A.-Post C. of the
T. P. A., will hold a picnic Saturday
evening near Fountain City, accord
ing to an announcement by officials at
the club rooms. All members and
their families are invited to attend.
Finley Patrons Observation-Disclosures
Of the Parent-Teachers club of Finley
school are requeston to meet at the
school at lis o'clock Friday after
noon to attend the dedication of the
new junior high school building.
Automobiles will be provided.
Marriage Licenses Granted-Mar.
riage licenses were granted to Paul
Vincent Juerling, carpenter of Rich
mond and Louise Elizabeth Snedeker
of Fountain City; and Elmer A. Han.
ming, clerk, and Vera Campbell, both
OF Richmond, by County Clerk Mere
dith Thursday afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Mulrooney, Cyclist,
Goes Through City
on Tour of World

A payment of $4,000 is the reward
that may be won by William Null
rooney. of Louisville, KY, who passed
through Richmond Thursday morning.
if he travels around the world in seven
years, making the trip on a bicycle,
paying for his own support and for all
expenses by work as he goes, and &C
cepting no financial help nor even al
lowing other travellers to assist him
by lifts The attempt is the result
of a wager made by the New York
chapter of a prominent national or
ganization, whose name Mulrooney is
forbidden by the agreement to make
public Members of the club agreed
to pay $4,000 if the trip were com
pleted according to the regulations
and individuals also wagered $4,000
additional
Must Cover Each State
The itinerary of the cyclist must
take him through every state in the
country before Sept. Is, 1922. to the
Pacific coast before that date this
year, back through the southern
states, up to Portland, Me, and back
to the Pacific again through the north
ern states. He must sail from the
Pacific coast before Sept. Is, 1922. In
order to prove that he actually covers
the territory named, Mulrooney car
ries a book in which are entered sig
natures of mayors of the principa
cities and at least two postmarks from
postoffices in each state One book
has been filled and returned He is
dressed in khaki and prepared tt
| rough it,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26

children went to Richmond Tuesday.
-. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Sourbeer and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Doner went to
Millsville Wednesday night. Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Personette were in
Millsville Wednesday evening. -. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Bertsch and family will
move into their new home next week.
-. Mrs. Fred Clark is improving.
Miss Cora Wise and Mrs. NJ. Brattain
are visiting with friends near Con-
nersville. Mrs. B. Hold and two
boys have come back from Texas to
stay until fall. Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
Senior went to Connersville, Wednes-
day. Mrs. o. Jameson entertained
the Evangelical Aid society Wednes-
day evening.
STRAUGHN'S, Ind.-The Following
people we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Palm, Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ.
Benjamin and daughter, Betty Mr.. and
Mrs. Rayburn Henley and daughter,
Ruthelaine, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Jones and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lamberson
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jackson, MIR. and
Mrs. Ray Pierson, and Miss Roberta
Bradburray and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
RUNNER anu daughter, hutnelalne.
... Mr.. C. w Bundy was in Indian
apolis, Monday. =. Mr. and Mrs. C. w.
Bundy had as guests Sunday: Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fawcett.. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E. Broadway and family were in
Cambridge City, Saturday night. 49,.
There was a large attendance at the
tom Thumbs Wedding, held here
Tuesday evening Over so children
took part in the play. Miss Roberta
Broadway is helping her sister, south
of town for a few days. -. Miss Susan
Howe, Of Lewisville. called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Jenkens, Sunday. Miss Helen
Bundy is ill.,. The Literary club met
at Miss Ruth HATS, Wednesday after
noon.
| BOSTON, Ind-Mrs. Anderson and
! granddaughter returned to their home
| in Jonesboro after a visit with rela.
| tives. >. Mrs. Wick Young and chill
dren returned to their home in Gin
cinnati Monday after visiting Mr.. and
! Mrs. James Ambrose. Mr. and Mrs
William Looney returned from Lexing
ton, Ky, Tuesday. -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Missouri Phone Patrons
Nav Abuse Operator, Once

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May Go
Telephone subscribers have right to
use abusive language at least once to
telephone operators when connections
are not satisfactory The state public
service commission so ruled today in
ordering the Carlow telephone com
pany to restore service to George H.
Oxford, Davies county farmer. Ok.
ford's telephone had been removed
following an alteration with a young
man in charge of the exchange at
Carlow.
In making the ruling the commits
sion stated that single instance of
use of abusive language was not
grounds for discontinuance of service
Mention of a similar decision by the
Illinois commission was made in the
decision
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Benham Funeral Services
Will be Held Saturday

DR.. NJ. c. Benham died Thursday
morning at the home of his grand
daughter, Mrs. Howard G. Reid, New
York City. The remains will arrive
Friday noon and be taken to the home
of Mrs Jean l.. Livingstone, sol North
18th street, where funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock. Burial will be at Earlham.
Friends are invited to call Friday eve
ming. Please omit flowers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
PERSIAN PRINCESS
ARRIVES WEDNESDAY

Lady Ann Azogapetian, wife of Cen
eral Azgapetian of the Russian army,
will be in this city next wednesday
for reception in the afternoon and
a meeting of the general public in the
evening. She is appearing here on
behalf of the Armenian relief.
Lady Ann is a Persian princess and
during the war served as a Red Cross
nurse. Complete arrangements of the
reception and meeting have not been
completed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Mrs. William Quick, SIS,
Dies: Services Friday

LIBERTY Ind, May 26.-Mrs. Will
liam Quick, aged SIS years, residing
near College Corner, died at her home
Wednesday noon after a prolonged ill
ness. She is survived by her hus-
band. William Quick; two daughters,
Mrs. Edna Morrett and Mrs. Martha
Prentis, both residing near College
Corner; and one son, Walter, living
at home.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Senate to Investigate
Mining Region Disorders

ate committee on education and labor
voted today to investigate recent dis
orders in the coal mining region along
the Kentucky-West Virginia border.
A subcommittee probably will begin
hearings at Williamson about June 10.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Rainbow Division Vets
Hold Reunion Saturday
(By Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, May 26.-The an
nual convention of the Rainbow divi-
sion of Indiana. will be held in this
city next Saturday. The Marion county
chapter of the assembly will be the
hosts for the day and will provide a
number of entertainment features.
The business session of the conven-
ton will start at $50 o'clock The
association is composed chiefly of for
mer members Of the 150th Field Ar
tillery
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Local Boy Graduated
From Indiana University

Quincy Stidham, of South Thir-
teent street, will receive a degree as
bachelor of commerce and finance at
the commencement exercises at Indi-
ana university, June 8, it was learned
today. Mr.. Stidham has been promi-
nent in student activities during his
college course.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
IS Year Old Girl
CHARGED With Bigmny
(By Associated Press

VbY 7
NEW YORK, May 26.-Florence
Cobleigh, Is, was charged with bigamy
when she was arraigned in children's
court in Brooklyn, as an alleged ju-
venile delinquent Otto Berringer, %,
said that after he married her last
April. he found out she already had
wed Robert Bracklehurst, 19.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Rickenbacker Continues
Plane Fliqht From West

REDWOOD CITY, Calf, May Go
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker left here
at S:32 o'clock on flight which he
hoped will take him to Washington by
tomorrow night. 1t was his second
attempt to get away today, the first
being stopped BY fog.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26
Deficiency Appropriations
are Passed bv House

WASHINGTON. May 26-The 100,-
100000 deficiency appropriation bill,
carrying 100000 for prohibition en-
forcement until July 1, was passed to- !
day by the house. 1t now goes to the |
senate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-26

PERSHING, Ind.-Mrs. c. Holding
worth and daughter visited Mrs. "
Lamb Sunday. Mrs. c. Sober and
Mrs. J. Meara went to Richmond We'd
nesday. Mr. and Mrs Ray Doll and