31 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
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Police believe a robber wielded a bludgeon to kill Pang Sai Hue a faithful canine found by a firefighter after many hours. The crime is treated as a homicide with investigators examining a possible break in or assault on the animal’s owner. Authorities say the incident occurred late at night and are gathering evidence at the scene.
Pang Sai Hue, a 14 year old laundryman, lies dead in his West Maryland Street shop after a night begun with a locked door and burning lights. A loyal poodle stood over the body as police found fingerprints on the throat and a bruise on the forehead. Robbery is suspected as the motive, with a torn cash drawer and missing trunk. An inquest is planned, and relatives defend the family against accusations of Chinese guilt.
President Harding opposed clemency for Debs stating no one should enter clemency. The message underscores that Debs remains unforgiven under the act of grace claimed by Liberty.
Washington dispatch reports Eugene V. Debs, socialist leader, gained release from Atlanta Federal peniten tiary on Christmas by President Harding as an act of grace. Attorney General Daugherty released the president's recommendations noting the sentence was commuted, not pardoned, and the offense remains unforgiven by the government.
Government policy discussed in relation to others imprisoned for war law violations. The speaker questioned the treatment of political prisoners, suggesting some offenders may have better case than Debs. Continued on page Hight.
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions Saturday and Sunday with much colder air moving in. Saturday night will be notably colder, followed by a fall and continued chill on Sunday. The changes imply lower temperatures and reduced humidity with a dry to light precipitation possibility.
Representatives of the Indiana Coal Operators Reciprocal Association will meet United Mine Workers officials in Pittsburgh on January 6, 1922 to set a time and place for negotiating a new wage and working contract for the central competitive field. Morton L. Gould, president, said some groups have rejected the conference while others debate check-off proposals and wage increases, with no firm agreement yet.
The naval committee of the army conference adjourned after agreeing on size and tonnage limits for auxiliary craft and aircraft carriers. France deferred final reply awaiting Paris guidance. The Root proposal to reaffirm rules of naval warfare and ban submarine attacks on merchant ships moves to drafting, with replacement charts for capital ships planned.
Blind organist Charles F Hansen of Second Presbyterian Church will celebrate his twenty fifth anniversary this Sunday. Born in Lafayette Indiana he moved to Indianapolis at age ten and studied music under Miss Mary Churchman, later superintendent of music at Colorado Springs. Hansen has memorized over 2500 compositions including anthems hymns and classical works and says he values music that stands the test of time calling Home Sweet Home a classic.
The Star’s Puzzle Game results will take longer due to many excellent lists. The Puzzle Manager aims to announce winners and the correct word list early next week after careful review to minimize errors, with hours of meticulous checking ahead.
President Harding dismissed as silly reports that relations with Secretary Hughes were strained by arms negotiations and treaty talks. He refused further comment, replying only that the stories were silly and noting no details about any resignation.
Washington dispatch reports that New Year 1922 brings broad tax cuts under the Republican revenue bill. Treasury experts estimate a $7 per person saving, larger for breadwinners, with transportation taxes cut by $320,000,000 and freight charges down another $90,000,000. Rail revenues total about $1,000,000,000 this year. savings go to the government, not railroads, and consumer effects will be felt through rate adjustments and merchandise costs. Page MIGHT continuation.
About 1 000 American troops led by a band playing How Dry I Am left Coblenz for Antwerp to embark for the United States on the transport Cantigny. Athletic leaders in Gere many traveled with them, ending their occupation period. Word from Washington says any post with Allied forces in Germany will be small if kept at all. Troops on the Rhine now return to the United States at roughly 800 per transport. Germany has not paid the costs of occupation. credits in the US favor have been set aside by Germany.
Patrolmen served a warrant at Léée Ensley’s home on West Ohio Street charging him with contributing to the delinquency of his 17 year old wife. Ensley, 38, reportedly wed on Thursday to Nelisa Bollinger, with her mother Ida Bollinger present to secure the court action.
In Indianapolis Today Hoeadh Square and Compras Clah Chetat host a daytime children’s event at Franklin home with afternoon activities. Attendees include local residents and guests from Claypool. A light dinner follows after games and activities.
Brannum Keene Lumber and Broad Ripple Lumber report major losses totaling 150000 and 50000 with others including Home Lumber 5400 and Capitol yards at Tenth Street and Belt railroad and Fortyninth Street and Monon railroad suffering small losses. Michigan Lumber possibly 14000 loss. Laurie building and Circle building incur small damages. Apparent attempted explosion found none at Argyle apartments.
Indiana Attorney General A. B. Lesh leads a state and federal campaign against bootleggers profiteers and lax officials. The plan targets liquor law violators price fixing and profiteering in essential goods with grand juries active this winter as probes expand across the state.
Federal prohibition director Dert Morgan says Indiana officials, including Indianapolis Chief of Police Kinney and Marion County Sheriff Snider, provided fair cooperation in enforcing the prohibition law. He notes some northern cities lax but asserts overall good response to government requests. He mentions a Shelbyville letter and states larger towns act faster than smaller towns. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
In Corbin Kentucky two women were killed instantly and four children plus one man were seriously injured when a Louisville and Nashville passenger train struck the automobile they rode. The dead are Mrs Maude Brock aged 28 and her mother Mrs Dale Jones, Oscar Brock and three children plus the 10 year old son of Mrs Jones Swell. The oncoming train was hidden from view at the road crossing. In New York two persons were killed and fifteen injured in a rear end crash at the Forty second Street station of the Ninth Avenue elevated railroad.
Edward Dolfin age 43, father of seven, confessed to holding up four men and stealing $5 to buy food for his children. He was sentenced by Judge McKinley to three to twenty years. The gun charge was dismissed to avoid a potential life sentence.
New York December 30 Compulsory arbitration of industrial disputes is proposed by a bill sponsored by the New York Board of Trade and Transportation to be submitted to the Legislature. The measure aims to forestall strikes and lockouts and would empower justices of the supreme court and the state Industrial commissioner to handle disputes. In extreme cases a court of Industrial relations would be established. Labor representatives oppose the bill. Ten citizens may appeal to the Supreme court to obtain an injunction preventing either party from paralyzing essential industry.
Shelbyville Indiana December 30 The jury in the state case against Warry Anderson charged with conspiracy to dispose of stolen automobiles acquitted the defendant after about two hours of deliberation The trial began Wednesday and the jury reached a verdict at 7 30 p m after four ballots with three ballots showing ten to two for acquittal
Advertisements show rooms for rent across Alabama Delaware and Illinois with details on modern heating, light housekeeping, and references. Listings include Alabama 1496 S attractive room share, Delaware 718 N, Alabama 447 3D pleasant rooms, Taklott and Randolph pages note room and kitchen options for one or two gentlemen.
Motives cited as craving for excitement prompt Formé cases and shield offenses. Police report details unclear but note burglaries linked to thrill seeking. Investigators urge caution as suspects focus on easy targets amid ongoing probe.
Detectives linked three young men to a string of fires in Indianapolis. Harry Wilson 21 Donald Sample 26 and William Miller 18 face arson charges after confessing to setting downtown blazes including the Laurie Building and Circle Building to distract from thefts in seven offices. Wilson and Sample named several lumber yards as targets and described loot motives and thrill seeking.
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