City Bond Issue War Memorial Receives Record Premium
Syndicate of New York and Detroit banks bid 105 179 percent for a 1 600 000 city bond issue to fund a war memorial. The premium offered stands at 82 864, the highest level for Indianapolis securities since before the war, signaling strong investor demand and stability amid postwar finance.
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Michigan
Meridian
Worth
Pennsylvania
Marion county board of county commissioners
New York
Detroit
Superior court
Room 5
W. G. Miller
Indianapolis bids on war memorial bonds set records
Rob er H Bryson city controller announced the best bid for the 1.6 million dollar war memorial bond issue came from a New York Detroit led syndicate offering 82 864 premium. A local bid by National City Company and Indiana Trust offered 68 960 premium. Both bids await attorney opinions before award.
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Indianapolis
Rober H. Bryson
First National bank of
New York
Bankers’ Trust Company of
First National Company of
Detroit
Mich
National City Company
Indiana Trust Company
Brynson
Smith, Remster, Hornbrook & Smith
Jewett
Bryson
First National bank of New York
Bankers’ Trust Company of New York
Confiscation of 9000 Hunting Rifles in Germany
Nine thousand hunting rifles valued at 7,000,000 marks, believed purchased by an American, were confiscated at Munich on arrival from Holland. The rifles were to be shipped under a pending sale not completed. The American claimant will pursue the property through the American authorities.
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Michigan, Meridian
North
Pennsylvania streets
memorial plaza
board of
Mark H. Miller
board of public works
Miller
BERLIN
ward
Munich
intente disarmament commission
Folland
Holland
conaviar authori tea
Stockel Gains Strength in Princeton Hospital
Stockel, who confessed to a violent act at Haul A Stockal’s office, was subdued Monday morning by Pro To oR fun ningham and is described as deprived today. doctors expect his recovery as his wife and daughter await updates.
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STOCKEL
PRINCETON
PRIN
dan'al teiglar
Pro
Brooks Receives Death Penalty in Indiana Murder
Special to The Indianapolis Star reports Ben Brooks was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death in Columbus Circuit Court for the killing of A. B. Montgomery. Jurors deliberated under two hours. Brooks prayed after verdict. Defense: self defense and insanity. Brooks admitted to killing Montgomery in revenge for a chicken theft charge.
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Indianapolis Star
COLUMBUS
Ind
Ben Brooks
A. B. Montgomery
Bartholomew county
Montgomery
Brooks
A. T. Conner
Sylvester Brooks
Hoosier Newsboy Receives Two Medals Posthumously
Special to The Indianapolis Star. South Bend Indiana December 23 1916 One gold and one silver medal for bravery on the field have been awarded posthumously to Clarence McGrew 15 a former South Bend newsboy who enlisted in the Canadian army at the outbreak of World War I He was killed while carrying dispatches at Cambria The medals were sent to his father C N McGrew.
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Indianapolis Star
SOUTH BEND
Ind
Clarence McGrew
Young McGrew
Cambria
C. N. McGrew
Bernd May Lose to Bramblett in City Council Row
Election of Ira L. Bramblett as presiding officer of the new city Council over Theodore J. Bernd appeared likely as politicians working to organize the body pressed. Shank supporters fear an anti administration bloc would seize influence to pressure the mayor and trade future political favors, including county primary contests. The caucus included Heydon W. Buchanan, Walter W. Wise was absent, and a prior Lincoln Hotel conference signaled opposition to Shank’s program. Continued on page two.
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Ira L. Bramblett
new
Theodore J. Bernd
Lew Shank
Shank
Mr. Shank
Walter W. Wise
Bernd
Heydon W. Buchanan
majority Counsel
Lincoln
Prohi Department Considers Banning Sacramental Wines
New York December 23 The Prohibition Department weighs abolishing fermented wines for sacramental use in all faiths. Ralph A Day federal prohibition director says wine withdrawal regulation for religious uses will be studied after a letter from Louis Marshall prompts review. Clergy from Catholic and Episcopal churches may meet to discuss impact.
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YORK
prohibition department
Ralph A. Day
Day
Louis Marehall
American Jewish committee
internal revenue commissioner
Washington
Shank Promises South Side Aid and Playgrounds
Mayor elect Lew Shank pledged major improvements for the South Side at a Southeastern Civic Improvement meeting. He promised a Fletcher and State playground with a community house and pool, gravel streets, and another South Side playground at McCarty and West streets. He prioritizes playgrounds over golf links and urged councilmen elect Ray and King to fulfill needs without favoritism.
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Fletcher and
State avenues
Lew Shank
Tenth Ward
Democratic Club
State and Hoyt avenues
McCarty
West
Shank
Riverside park
new park board
Fletcher
grone
Woodside Loyal Civic League
South Side Block Association
South Side Track Elevation League
Original
South Side Women’s Club
Incorporated
John E. King
Otto Ray
South side
Four Power Pact Sought by Europe to Deter Invasion
A movement in Europe seeks a four power treaty among Great Britain France Italy and Germany to guarantee mutual territory against unprovoked aggression. The plan aims to ease German reparations, reduce reliance on large standing armies, and align Britain France and Germany with U S and Japan as a regional precedent. The United States would not join but would support peace efforts. Premier Briand discussions and Harding hints suggest Germany’s inclusion is needed for any durable settlement.
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WASHINGTON
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Mbnerals
United States
Yarding
Briand
Japan
Harding
London
Harding Pleads For Confidence In Pacific Pact
President Harding declares the four power pact aims at peace not alliance and notes American delegates have full White House support. He urges not to magnify differences and says the conferenced goal is to preserve peace through consultation. Progress in peace efforts is affirmed as a major Christmas contribution.
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HARDING
WASILINGTON
Associated Press
Washington
White House
United States
Releasing Terre Haute Socialist Chief Denies Citizenship Return
President Harding grants clemency to multiple prisoners including Eugene V. Debs era cases. Listed are Carl J. Bryan James A. O Dell Roy Youngblood George VanQilder J B Richardson and others serving sentences for espionage or related acts with some commutations and paroles noted.
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TERRE HAUTE
Weather forecast for Indianapolis region weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity Saturday and Sunday calls for rain sleet or snow and colder Saturday with a cold wave Saturday night, followed by generally fair and colder Sunday. Includes yesterday’s conditions, humidity, and precipitation measures from the U S Weather Bureau almanac.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Rooms for Rent Listed in The Star Want Ads
Classified listings show multiple rooms for rent in various locations including furnished private homes and hotels. Options mention single and shared rooms with amenities such as hot and cold water, gas heat, private entrances, and reasonable rates around four dollars.
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want
BROADWAY
Randolph
MERIDIAN
ALABAMA
Two Killed as Bandits Hold Up Bronx Cafes
In New York a cafe owner Tron Sotille was killed during a brazen hold up at 688 East One Hundred and Fifty second street Bronx by three masked bandits who fled in a plate-less automobile. Detectives Cornell and McCarthy killed one bandit at 880 Fast Tremont Avenue while the other wounded them before escaping in another car. A separate failed robbery at a jewelry store ended when Abraham Eden Jr. grabbed a revolver and fired back, scattering the robbers.
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NEW YORK
Tron Sotille
East One Humdred
Fifty-second street
Bronx
Sotille
Fast Tremont avenue
Timothy J. Cornell
Reece wan
Abrahan Eden
Edson
Governor pardons ex state senator in Christmas list
Indiana Governor MecClay issued paroles and fines remissions from a Christmas pardon list. Ex state Senator Thomas Hudgins of Martinsville, 63, saw a parole granted while serving 2 to 14 years for assault. Rosetta LaFollette and ex service man Lewis Harker also benefited. Hudgins health cited.
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INDIANA STATE CAPITOL
MecClay
state board of
Thomas ludgins
Martinsville
Johnson
Hudgins
Morgan, Clay
Owen
state Senate
becamae
umderstood
Rosetta LaFollette
Lewis Harker
Loganaport
state farm
Harker
West
Leavenworth
Debs Pardoned, Six Soldiers Freed By President Harding
Washington December 23 Eugene V Debs will walk from Atlanta federal prison on Christmas Day a free man though not restored to citizenship. Harding announced commutations for twenty four political prisoners and pardoned five soldiers serving life terms for the killing of ex British officer George Lancefield. Debs spoke against the war in Canton Ohio June 16 1928 and his case prompted mercy due to age and illness. Continued on page three.
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Charles Ashleigh
Chicago
England
Orville Anderson
Deadwood
S. D
Giovanni Haldazal
David T. Blodgett
Des Moines
St. Elisabeth's hospital
J. T. Cumble
Oklahoma City
Thomas Carey
San Francisco
Joseph M. Caldwell
Providence
R. 1
Mojiek Hieron
Datroit
Wilson Claus Freese
Paso
Tex
Leavenworth
United States
Mexico
United States army
id Hamilton
William J. Head
Sioux Falls
Gustave H. Jacobsen
India
Great Britain
Idell Kennedy
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Law
John J. Murphy
Sacramento
Walter Philipps
Wilson
Jose Prado
Albert B. Prashner
Wilhelm Schumann
Fort Dodge
WASHINGTON
Eugene V. Deba
Atlanta
Terre Haute
Ind
Debs
Harding
Rhine
George Lancefield
Joseph A. Schur
Maurice K.Snitkin
Anderson
Indianapolis
Department of Justice
Harding Grants Clemency to Twenty four Political Prisoners
President grants clemency to twenty four political prisoners including two sentenced in Judge Anderson's court at Indianapolis. Other cases involve inmates from several states and political offenses, with the action framed as a broad mercy measure by the administration.
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Britain
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Carl J. Bryan
James A. O'Dell
Roy Youngblood
George VanQilder
J. B. Richardson
Ron riseaat
Miron
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Cigar Store
NICK
Sir Philip Gibbs
SUNDAY STAR
Thomas Hudgins
Lenny Shawn
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John Lawce
EUGENE V, DERS
EVERETT C. WATKINS
Canton
Cleveland
genlemen
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