Revised List of Minor Appointments by Mayor-Elect
Mayor-elect Lew Shank announced a revised list of minor city appointments. William C. Bobbs will join the board of public safety and Michael J. Shea the park board, replacing or delaying others due to business ties. James B. Armitage accepts the Democratic safety post after Mrs. Shank declined. Sourbier's eligibility is under review due to Stutz Fire Engine connections. if disqualified, Bobbs will be offered the post. Cole’s park board seat may be affected if Shant buys his Cole machines for city service. Shea would replace him if needed. Shank expressed strong confidence in Armitage’s fitness for safety. He noted plans to cut payroll exposure amid city-finance strain and potential burglar-alarm installations citywide.
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William C. Bobbs
board of public safety
Michael J. Shea
board of park commissioners
Edward G. Sourbler
J. J. Cole
Lew Shank
James B. Armitage
board of safety
Shank
Sourbier
Stutz Fire Engine Company
Bhank
Bobbs
Bobbs- Merrill Company, publishers
Riley Memorial Association
Cole
park board
Shant
National
utorfiobileg
Shea
American Boiler and Sheet Iron Works
South side
Armitage
Mr. Shank
William Armitage
James Armitage
Louisville
Indianapolis
Andrew Wash
Edwin Beck
Beck
Odd Holiday Copy Prompts Urge Rush To Christmas Shopping
A garbled note urges readers to hurry with Christmas shopping and to check the calendar for imminent shopping dares. It promises brighter, more alluring Christmas stocks now and hints at readiness for holiday purchases despite the unclear OCR text.
Peasants of Russia Plant Grains in Face of Death
Sir Philip Gibbs reports from Russia on the famine across Volga regions, detailing 25 million starving in high drought areas and another 25 million at risk, questions about Russia's ability to feed itself, relief efforts, and the political causes behind the crisis. He notes scarce resources, private charity insufficient, and rapid deterioration that could affect Western Europe. The piece ends with a warning that the famine is vast and requires global attention.
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Russia
Europe
Eighteen Lives Lost in Two Day Sea Gale
St Johns Newfoundland December 7 Eighteen lives are known to have been lost in a northwest storm that swept a score of vessels from the sea on Monday and Tuesday. Property damage along the coast is set to reach at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Details filtered in as communications recovered show nine men a woman and child lost with the schooner Passport at Bay Verde. The schooner Jean and Mary with seven crew went down after parting from the tug D P Ingraham near Penguin Island. The tug a Civil War gunboat was wrecked but its crew saved. Five fishing vessels were smashed to pieces and the Vicola remains unheard from with seven aboard. The Alcala is safe at St Johns. The Ingraham master Charles Moore said the Jean and Mary was blown toward Penguin Island and wrecked after the gale struck during a blinding snow storm. Deckhouses went by the board and the towline snapped. He said the Jean and Mary captain tried to connect with the tug.
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ST. JOHNS
N. F
Newfoundland
Bay Verde
Jean
Mary
D. P. Ingraham
Penguin Island
Vicola
nnenburg
N. S
North Sydney
Alcala
Conception bay
Charles Moore
Ingraham
Jean and Mary
Hamilton
Policemen Slain in Grand Rapids Bank Heist
Four of six bandits robbed a Grand Rapids Saving Bank of 14000 today. One officer was killed and another wounded as police stormed a house where the thieves hid. The bandits fled in an automobile with a woman. part of the loot, currency and bonds, was abandoned. Patrolman Gerrit Brandsma died. Samuel later a police sergeant was mortally wounded. State troopers aided the manhunt, but the suspects escaped.
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GRAND RAPIDS
Mich
Gerrit Brandsma
Samuel
Physiciana
Will Hays May Head Film Merger Plan
New York reports a reorganization plan for the motion picture industry with Will H. Hays as general chairman at a salary of at least 100000 dollars. Adolph Zukor confirms talks to head the new board, with four or five candidates under consideration. Hoover is also mentioned as a possible chairmanship candidate.
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WILL HAYS
NEW YORK REPORT
NEW YORK
national association of the motion picture industry
Will H. Hays
New York World
Adolph Zukor
Mr. Zakoria
Herbert Hoover
Jury Locked Up. Kiroff Case Ends In Brief Report
Martinsville Indiana December 7 The jury in Circuit court hearing Nellie Kiroff twenty of Indianapolis charged with the killing of her husband Carl Kiroff failed to report at eleven tonight and was locked up The jury was given the case at 130 o clock Attorney Miller for the state demanded a verdict of guilty with a recommendation of life imprisonment in his closing statement
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MARTINSVILLE
Ind
Nellie Kiroff
Indianapolis
Carl Kiroff
Miller
Chicago and Omaha See Violent Packery Strike Clash
In midwestern centers five cities face legal moves to restrain striking packers from picketing or molesting workers as the third day ends. Chicago and Omaha report the first major disturbances with shots fired and injuries including seven men shot and a wounded woman. Police clubs and guns disperse crowds while reserves are summoned.
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CHICAGO
Associated Press
middle West
Omaha
Neb
Approves Far East Pact With U S Britain and France
Washington dispatch reports cable says a far East treaty with the United States Britain and France may influence U S foreign policy and imperial relations. The piece outlines Ireland England peace implications for the League of Nations and dominion status with Canada Australia and New Zealand. It discusses Canada’s foreign policy role and the Washington arms conference context. It notes Canadian election results and debates on dominion sovereignty and ministerial representation at Washington. It also covers reactions from Britain and South Africa regarding direct invitations to foreign conferences and dominion autonomy.
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WASHINGTON
Ireland
England
United States
League of Nations
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
League of Nations assembly
league
South Africa
Meighen
London
dominion
Canadao
preas
Sir Robert Borden
Foreign Office
Sir Auckland Geddes
Smuts
Medal Awarded Inventor for War Shell Device
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers awarded its gold medal to Hialmar Carlson of Warrenton Mass for a wartime invention aiding high explosive shells. The device ensured American overseas forces received ammunition supplies at a critical moment and facilitated production of 20 000 drawn artillery components used in millimeter high explosive shells.
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NEW YORK
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Hialmar
Carlson
Warrenter
Mass
forora
Cariaon
Help Wanted Classified Ads in Daily Listings
Help wanted notices show variety from skilled to unskilled positions across local classifieds. Ads invite applicants for factory work, furniture sales, clerical tasks, management trainees, and other roles, with many short references to locations and contact points.
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Levey Printing Co
om Central Furniture Co
Meridian
RALEALADIFS
fica
craw
FXPERATE NORD
dtatekin
Virginia
Harding Hails Arm Conference Optimism From White House
President Harding voiced optimism about the arms conference in two brief talks. He told a farmers’ delegation that the gathering would show nations can meet and resolve issues without arms. At the Red Cross annual meeting he said the effort would exceed hopes and that America is proud of Red Cross service and its global impact.
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WASHINGTON
Associated Press
Harding
American Red Cross
National Board of Farm Organizations
National Farmers’ Union and Affiliated Organizations
White House
Red Cross
Hughes
the
republic
America
Mail Bandit Seizes Parcel Post Sack at Terre Haute
A lone bandit stole a parcel post sack near Union Station in Terre Haute while guarded sacks waited near the C and I railroad tracks. Police were alerted by Detective Nearpass of the Pennsylvania Railroad after the theft occurred as an employee pursued the thief into a storage room. The contents will be checked once the mail is accounted for at the office.
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TERRE HAUTE
Indianapoli
Ind
Indiana
Illneis
Union station
Pennsylvania railroad
mall wan
C & BIT
Unclear text from Danville theater renovation incident
A fragmented local report from Danville describes a lone intruder at a theater renovation site. The account mentions forced entry and a suspect interaction, but details are sparse and partially illegible. The piece notes a person named Ronan offering some statements amid the confusion.
American diplomats confident Senate backs cooling off period treaty
American diplomats express confidence that the Senate will approve a cooling off period treaty. The agreement is framed to align with historic Bryan era accords and reflects ongoing negotiations with allied nations.
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Senate
Four-Power Pacific Treaty Sought in New Accord
United States Great Britain Japan and France move toward a mutual nonwar pact with a cooling off period for Pacific disputes. Yap Hawaii and Pacific islands address separately while China and Asiatic mainland stay outside the treaty. Secretary Hughes likely to issue a public statement. President Harding optimistic about progress at the Washington Conference.
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WASHINGTON
Agessociated
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
London
Tokio
China
Pacific Islands
Hughes
Balfour
Kate
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Thursday and Friday
Unsettled and slightly colder Thursday with possible snow or rain. Friday will be cloudy. The almanac notes mid day humidity and precipitation totals, detailing expected rain and temperature ranges for Indianapolis and surrounding area.
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Indiana
Iday
Indianapolis
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Newfoundaind
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Hoosier
KIROFF
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Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
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FAR EAST
CABLE
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