13 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
1
Report from a community event at the tabernacle shows workers welcomed warmly while the mayor addressed attendees. The community chest balance and campaign tallies are imperfectly recorded with many figures, but totals indicate substantial fundraising activity and active employee participation across Mercantile, government, and utility sectors.
The first day of the Community Chest drive began with a sawing and raised 118474.30 toward a 605412 target at Cable Tabernacle. In six planned evening meetings the kickoff drew 1400 Gypsy Smith choir voices and Fort Benjamin Harrison’s 11th Infantry band as organizers urged rapid fundraising and broader participation.
Tonight's tabernacle program features girls night with community singing led by Mrnent Heaser at 1 15, meeting at 2 40, invocation at 2 35, roll call of team captains AaN Addrena and 8 AN Camp Fire Girls in ceremonial costume, followed by activities and a portable wedding orcheetrs concert directed by PP Warinis Fanieen.
About 150 men and women met at Lew Shank's home to explore purchasing Laurel Hall for a convalescent hospital for wounded ex soldiers. They discussed suitability and a price with Mr Fletcher and sought federal aid, aiming to help disabled veterans near Indianapolis.
As Indiana lawmakers arrive in Indianapolis for a special session to relocate the reform school the scene centers on Claude A. Smith of Princeton edging Jacob D. Miltenberger of Munice for speaker. Southern Indiana backing Smith and central and northern reps split. session expected to be brief and focused on one bill with Fifield not running.
A sample of 1920s used car ads shows Buick 1922 five passenger nearly new tires Dodge 1919 Ford touring 1920 and REO 1917 listings. Prices are low with down payment options and short term plans. Listings include contact locations like Washington and New York avenues and various dealers.
President Harding urged Brig. Gen. Omar Bundy a famed Hoosier war hero to be promoted to major general of the regular army. The nomination was sent to the Senate and referred to the military committee for early confirmation. Bundy led the American Second Division in critical battles near Paris including Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood earning lasting fame.
ex Governor Goodrich will testify before the House foreign affairs committee on a bill to buy American corn for Russian relief He cites famine in the Volga valley and argues shipments must begin next month to save lives Hoover organization already feeds Russian children but cannot aid adults President Harding backs 10 million bushels with calls to expand to 50 million from Governor McCray who urges exporting 50 million bushels to aid farmers and stabilize markets Goodrich warns 10 million is insufficient and stresses dual benefit for starving Russians and U.S. corn farmers
A spectacular blaze at the Brannum Keene Lumber Company yard on Hast Washington street and the Belt railroad caused estimated losses near 150000 dollars. The planing mill and coal yard survived. wind spread sparks to nearby houses, with residents evacuated briefly and returning by 1:30 a.m. Firefighters quickly coordinated twelve pumper teams and two squads to contain the fire as investigators assess insurance and books.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona urged immediate action as the Senate approved a $1,000,000 deficiency bill to fund additional hospitalization for ex servicemen dying of tuberculosis in Phoenix. He cited 952 men dying on the streets and said veterans flocked to Arizona seeking climate aid for the gas attack related illnesses.
In Washington the commission of fifteen replaces a deputed committee to speed naval limitation work. The four powers agree on a treaty to preserve peace. Delegates discuss Kiao-Chow railroad value and plan withdrawal of foreign post offices from China. British delegates push ship passage home by Dec 31 as work continues.
Postmaster General Hays, ordered by First Assistant Dr Hubert Work, paused work to seek ten days of play at White Sulphur Springs Virginia. Work says rest will refresh the weary cabinet member who recently suffered a railroad scare near New York.
Santiago sends a note inviting Peru to participate in a plebiscite under the Ancon treaty to decide sovereignty of Tacna and Arica. Washington reports from Buenos Aires say unconfirmed revolutions in Peru, with minor Amazon region engagements noted by State Department agents.
Mrs Lena Gickstein, 76, mother of Dr Abraham Glickstein, who was shot to death in his Brooklyn home, collapsed and died of heart disease while viewing her son's body. She cried beside the coffin, saying she wished to die instead of him, then fell across the casket.
Forecast shows generally fair conditions Tuesday with unsettled Wednesday. Highs in the north and central portions near normal, with a chance of Nehtrain. United States Weather Bureau almanac notes yesterday's humidity and temperatures, plus precipitation totals since January 1 1977.
Tokio offers to report to Washington and to the League of Nations on administration and concedes all demanded privileges. The declaration signals cooperation with major powers and international bodies.
Washington reports a Pacific Yap settlement with Japan retaining administrative control while the United States gains cable and wireless privileges. The treaty recognizes Japan’s mandate over northern Pacific islands, with U.S. free admission for missionaries and protection of American interests. It ensures equality for American and Japanese nationals in cable and radio rights, bans American taxes or censorship, and requires Japan to report administration details to both nations. Signature expected soon, ending months of negotiation.
Early today crowds flood downtown shops as shoppers hurry to grab Christmas presents. Many items sold quickly with limited stock, prompting rush to purchase before eleven shopping days remain until Christmas. Shoppers seek green gift options and bargain deals at various counters and departments.
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