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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1923

Page

1

Drunken motorist and Moorhead bills pass Senate margins

Indiana captiol report notes the English period drunk driving bill cleared the Senate 43 to 1 along with the Moorhead measure barring races and other charged entertainment on Memorial Day. The drunk driving bill imposes heavy fines and prison terms, with no suspension for judges, while the House faces uncertain fate on the companion Moorhead proposal amid debate over personal liberty and holiday observances.

INDIANA STATE CAPITOL Senate Scottsnurs PASEREE EEth House kelly olds House committee on public morals ike tate Indianapoli Motor Speedway American Legion

Weather forecast for Indiana and cold Friday into Saturday

Almanac style note from The Indianapolis Star Special Report shows Friday will be fair but much colder with Saturday likely fair. The report includes yesterday weather conditions, humidity, temperatures, and departures from normal with references to 1922 data and last year metrics.

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Butler Demands eggs end in Chauffeur Slaying

At Ovyster Bay New York January 13 a breakfast quarrel over eggs led to the murder of Robert Stuart a chauffeur. The assailant Isak Bambaa a Japanese servant fatally stabbed Stuart after Commodore William Swan had separated the men and left the room. Bambaa was captured and held without bail pending murder charges.

OVYETER BAY N.Y Robert Stuart Isak Harmba Commodore William Swan Commodore Swan Stuart Bamaba Edwards New Jersey

Ruhr Move Helps Other Countries

Washington reports that French occupation of the Ruhr may temporarily boost iron and steel trade for other nations led by the United States Great Britain and Belgium. Luther Becker of the Commerce Department says German output hinges on Ruhr production which accounted for 60 percent of 1913 peak output. Germany’s coal reserves have dwindled due to wartime deliveries to Allies, and a slackening of coal output would open a larger market for foreign buyers.

WASHINGTON Ruhr United States Great Britain Belgium Luther Beck Department of Commerce Germany

G O P Whip Sees Ship Bill Success

Washington January 14 Senator Curtis Republican whip says ship subsidy bill will be brought to a Senate vote and passed. He cites a survey showing a safe majority. Democratic leader Underwood and several Senators deny plans to filibuster.

WASHINGTON Universal Service Senate Curtis nother caren Underwoon Harrison Robinson Herris Jones New Mexico Walsh Massachusetts

Burglary at McGillan Home Stuns Neighbors

George Carbell on North Pelawaer Street watched a masked man with a revolver at a garage door as he drove into an alley. The intruder fled while burglars ransacked 1630 North Delaware Street. Dr Wilmer A Christian who lives nearby reported a girl seen in the kitchen.

George Carbell Pelawaer Street Garbell M. Cc. McGillan Delaware street Wilmer A. Christian

Fraud by land firm charged in $6 million case

Daniel Hayes, president of an Idaho land company, and seventeen co defendants face federal trial in Chicago for using the mails to defraud in land sales centered in Medera and Merced counties, California. About $6,000,000 in sales involved, with purchasers nationwide. Bankruptcy in 1920 put the firm’s liabilities well over $8,000,000.

CHICAGO Daniel Hayes Idaho Medera Merced California

Mexican oil field may be developed

Houston Jan 18 The Mexican government annuls a grant to Los Angeles capitalists to expropriate public oil lands in the Tampico region. Monterrey advices say the government is open to negotiating with other parties for exploitation of about 11 million acres along rivers near Tampico and Tuxpam fields.

HOUSTON Tex Los Angeles Tampico Monterrey Tuxpam felds

German Magnate Snubs French Court in Duesseldorf

Thyssen failed to appear before a military court in Duesseldorf after being summoned, citing no interest. Occupation authorities ordered the mayor of Muelheim to insist Thyssen attend, but he declined again stating lack of interest.

MUELHEIM tz Thyssen Duesseldorf Thyssen

Foreign Ram Ships Arouse Criticism

Representative Cramton of Michigan argued in a forthcoming Congressional Record speech that foreign ram running has grown and demanded sharp action. He said the United States should require foreign nations to observe its domestic policy, urging a firm stance in Washington.

WASHINGTON Cramton Repub- Mean Michigan Congressional Record United States

Unmasked Leaders Parade Klan Through Waco Streets

A mob of unmasked Ku Klux Klan members marched through downtown Waco led by a fiery cross and a banner reading American flag. About two dozen unmasked men joined hundreds of Klan members in what was described as the largest such procession in the county since last year’s Lorena incident.

WACO Tex Mobile Lorena McLennan

Wally Reid Dies After Battle With Drug Abuse

Wally Reid, a Hollywood film star of eight years, died in a Los Angeles sanitarium after a long struggle with drug-related illness. His wife Dorothy Davenport Reid, an actress, devoted herself to him and their six-year-old son Bill. Despite no drug use in weeks, his body had suffered extensive damage, and he passed away at thirty-one.

LOUIS WEADOCK Universal Mervies LOS ANGELES Cal Wally Reid Hollywood Dot Jorothy Davenport Reid Bill moving pictures Bankars Place Wally Bill Hart Nazmova Frank R. Adams erunhagzin

New Basis Chosen for 1922 Coal Wages Tri-State Field Adopted

New York coal talks scrap the central competitive field and map a tri state system covering Indiana Illinois and Ohio eliminating Pennsylvania. Miners and operators expect wage contracts by spring with an interim period to April. The agreement shifts to unitary negotiations with the United Mine Workers of America and includes independents in southern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Continued on page two.

NEW YORK waa Indiang finola Ohio Pennsylvania United Mine Workers of America John J. Lewis Chicago Pennnylvania Lewis anserting Pittsburgh Coal Operators’ Association Unitet Mine Workers of American upon oae

Assembly Members to Visit Pendleton Reformatory Today

Indiana Capitol reports lawmakers will tour the new Pendleton State Reformatory after short sessions. A special train will take members to Pendleton from Beacons Spectrain Tr road, with a return ride planned around 2 PM after daily business ends. Weather forecast calls for fair conditions aiding the visit.

ASSEMBLY NEW STATE REFORMATORY Pendleton INDIANA STATE CAPITOL General Assembly Pendleton tommorrow McCray Beacon PRa reformatory legislativn Ttmn hatever Indianapolis De geried

France’s Ruhr Mastery Shapes Central Europe Power

The passage portrays France as the dominant force in Europe, capable of commanding Germany and its allies by controlling Ruhr coal. It argues France could leverage Ruhr power to pressure Russia, aid Bavaria and Saxony, and shape southern Germany’s prosperity if aligned away from Russia. It also suggests France could bind Italy and compel Austria-Hungary to submit, elevating France-Ruhr industry through annexed influence.

France Ruhr ahe Germany Europe Russia Bavaria Saxony Italy Austria Hungary Belgium

Such informative features are part of the series offered

The Hoonler State's Coampista Newspaper presents a series of informative features expanding coverage and value for readers.

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Police Question- Movie Actor and Doctor in Killing

Two men are under arrest in southern California pending further inquiry into the death of Miss Fritzle Mann, whose body was found on a Torrey Pines beach. Actor Roger B. Clark and civilian physician L. L. Jacobs are held as investigators trace a mysterious car and a cottage at La Jolla. Clark denies alibi claims, while authorities identify clothing and personal items linked to Man.

SAN DIEGO Cal dan California Fritzle Mann Clark Los Angeles L. L. Jacobs Camp Kearney Patrick La Jolla Miss Mann W. Johnstone and Mia’ Munn Denton Clark Miae Mann Mine Mann

Indiana avenues gambling rings led to grand jury indictments

Marion county grand jury returned thirteen indictments naming William H. Jackson Henry Fleming John Fawn Wilson Louis Butler Alexander Nicholas Tankann Doc Nigholk Walter Churchill Archie Joker Young Hatty froo aie Lea John Neeley William Ancaster William Bummer Carter Rufe Page and John Overton. The gaming houses operated since 1922 at 334, 396 and 334 Indiana avenue 533 Indiana avenue 522 Indiana avenue 311 315 Indiana avenue and 1321 North Senate avenue. Bonds set at 5000 each as authorities say over 35 witnesses ready to testify.

Indiana avenue Marion county grand jury William H. Jackson Henry Fleming John ‘'Fawn'’ Wilson Indiana, avenue Louis Butler Alexander Nicholas Tankann Doc Nigholk Watter Churchill Archie Joker’ Young Hatty ‘frooaie” Lea John Neeley William Ancaster Willian Bummer Carter Rufe” Page Robert “Rufe” Page John Overeton Senate avenue Overton place niae jndiet Jments William Prana Claude M. Worley Evans Worey Brand

TWO WOMEN SHOT BEAD WIDOWS ARDMORE WEDNESDAY

An Ardmore Oklahoma report states charges of something were filed today following an investigation into the slaying of Mrs Barrett and Mrs Zoe Curray. Passersby attracted by the sound of gunfire found the women with bullet wounds to their heads. The Barretts had recently divorced, and Barrett claims ignorance of any affair, while authorities speculate the shooting arose from a quarrel between the two women.

BEAD WELDARDMORE Okla BRITA Barrett Zoe Curray paasersby anand Barretts nothng

One Man Identified in Morehouse Kidnapping Mob

Newton Gray identified as a member of the black hood mob that kidnapped Watt Daniel and Tom Richard and tortured them to death last August. The state promises protection for witnesses who accuse others in the gang, with officials saying more identifications will follow. Gray, a deacon in a Baptist church, admitted Klan membership.

Ryon J. BROWS Universal Service BASTROP Newton Gray black hoods Watt Daniel Tom Richard Morehouse black hoods Daniel Richard Gray Ku Klux Klan Baptist church Alterney General

Aviator Killed and Pilot Injured in Plane Crash

Special to The Indianapolis News. Kokomo, Ind. Jan 18 Captain Frank Fisher 26 of the 13th Observation Squadron Frankfort was killed instantly and Fred Ruddell Globe Store Co manager Kokomo suffered serious injuries when their airplane dived from about 1000 feet The crash followed a period of risky stunt flying witnesses said Fisher left Frankfort that morning hoping for a fine day The plane was said to be in a series of hazardous maneuvers before the nose dive The pilot Ruddell could not describe the cause of the accident The story continues on another page

Indianapolix KOKOMO Ind Frank Fisher Ath division Frankfort Fred Ruddell Globe Store Company Riud- Ach Fisher Huddell oly Isher Ruddell

Indianapolis Mornings List Of Club Meetings And Luncheons

Readable items show a dense schedule of meetings and luncheons across Indianapolis venues including Claypool hotel Chamber of Commerce Hotel Severin Hotel Lincoln and others. Invitations involve groups such as Woman's Auxiliary American Legion Indiana Association of Insurance Agents American Women Overseas League Optimist Club and Knights of Columbus among many others with times ranging from morning to evening and notes on specific events and gatherings.

Indiana Hardwood Lumber Claypool dloner Woman's Ausillary of American Legion nations Chalfant Indiana Association of [nsurance Agente American Women's Overseas League I, Ayres & Co Marion county Bindsy school Woman's City Club Chamber of Commerce not Federation of Women’s Ctoba Hotel Severin Exchange Club Lincoln neon fiture Medical Associating cottel morta fean Civttan Club lutcheon Motel Lincoln sean Optimist Club Hotel Lincein American Society of Kacinerrs menting Linesin all daz Pamus Welfare Nuncheon Hotel Lincoln Autrusa Little ‘Theater Society Iuncheon Deon Indianapolis Retail Hardware Dealers” Association Chambher af Camsmerre Bereice Cinh Jimtheon

Deadlock Holds Jurors in Herrin Miners' Killing

Marion IL Jan 18 Jurors in Williamson county hold decision on five men charged with the murder of Howard Hoffman a victim of the Herrin riots Deliberations extended into tonight with word the judge would accept a verdict at 9 am tomorrow Separate verdicts possible for each defendant with penalties from death to fourteen years and jurors instructed not to seek outside evidence The case references union issues and alibi evidence was not instructed upon by the judge

MARION Williamnson county Howard Hoffman Herrin Hartwell D. T. Hartwell alec doetenss

Trio Faces Charge of Robbing Bank in Clinton Ind

Special to The Indianapolis Star reports John Perry proprietor of the Blue Birding Centenary Thomas Turdich Perry bartender and Anton Cossack formerly of Chicago but living at the Blue Bird Inn were arrested for robbing Dyer Ind banks of cash and travelers checks on Dec 50 1922. They allegedly acted as guards while Cossack dressed as a woman robbed the bank and escaped toward Centenary. Federal charges for liquor law violations were also filed against Perry and Cossack, who pleaded not guilty and were released on bonds. Police and Federal agents arrested them at the Blue Bird Inn after a raid aided by local officers. The Blue Bird Inn, a noted dive, had been shut by a federal injunction but the raid proceeded. Detectives also recovered car theft dies at the inn. The three men face additional charges in Dyer and Clinton territories.

Indianapolis Star CLINTON Ind John Perry Blue Birding Thomas Turdich Perry Anton Caasack Chicago Blue Bird Inn Dyer George O'Brian aines Lar O'Brian Mary Ann Casseck Centenary Centenary dive Tursday Perry Caasack A. B. Anderson Indianapolis O'Hrtan Joral ase Blue Bird Irssack Joe oMerra Anderson

German rail workers banned from aiding coal flow to France

Berlin forbids state railway officials and workers to assist in moving coal to France and Belgium amid mounting tensions. Paris faces rapid price spikes as the franc plummets, while Demanded mediation talks stall. The Times notes growing French public anger, not at industry bosses, and warns that U S mediation remains unlikely. French forces seize Ruhr railroad stations as friction escalates.

BERLIN France Belgium LONDON Germany Times Essen Easen Rome League of Nations of good America Heyerence Walely derman wee Hetie Downing streat Ruhr Reuter

Plan to ease reparations weighs on Berlin Paris talks

Paris officials report postponement of formal German moratorium discussions to next week. Italy seeks a Paris Berlin compromise with Britain skeptical. A new Allied plan suggests cutting the German debt sharply and fixing indemnity at about 9.0 to 9.5 billion gold marks, with Britain Belgium and Italy affected.

PARIS Germany Italy Berlin England Great Britain United States shee galion Associated Press Belgium

Fist Fight Sparks Suspension of Communist Deputy in Paris

In a wild session of the French Chamber of Deputies fifty deputies fought on the floor. The chamber voted 311 to 148 to suspend Communist Marcel Cachin's parliamentary immunity to allow charges of endangering state security.

PARIS aaid Chamber of Depution Marcel Cachin Chamber Cachin Rokr Cachin ta sala Franre Bubr

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