Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Indianapolis Star in Indianapolis, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1923

Page

1

Black hoods ride Morehouse Parish again

Monroe dispatch reports renewed Black Hood activity in Morehouse Parish with threats, shootings, and rumored martial law. Ex deputy sheriff Jeff Burnett linked to hood crimes as authorities vow a thorough probe. The violence centers near Bastrop, Mer Rouge, and nearby homes with affidavits naming hooded suspects.

A. G. BROWN iMniversal Service BASTROP Morthouse parish Adjt Tooms Newton Gray Tom

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area weekend

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity notes fair conditions Saturday with possible rain in extreme north, and partly cloudy to mostly cloudy Sunday with little temperature change. Almanac data includes yesterday’s conditions and humidity, with temperatures reaching a maximum near 73 and a minimum around 40.

Indianapolis Caltad Barna DAT Bon rsen

Legislature notes and local road changes in Indiana

Representative Schwartz proposes an old age pension bill as three of five Senate bills await passage. Reports mention reformatory visit to Pendleton, police bill recommitted after absences, and local Riverside Street rerouting over Indiana Avenue. Other items include bridge repairs, university anniversary, crime notes, and vital statistics through a wide array of state and national updates.

Schwartz House Senate Pendleton Senate 5 Riverside street Indiana avenue Dyer prigzoner Point jail Daniel C. Meeker ntats Monticello Laporte Rosselle Gare Seanad Indianh_ university Indiana

Vatican Envoy Expelled Arrives in U S From Mexico

Laredo Texas January 19 Mgr Filippi apostolic delegate to Mexico expelled by President Obregon crossed into Texas this morning. He denied charges of meddling in politics and said he would go to Corpus Christi to rest. The issue cited was the blessing of a monument cornerstone at Cubilete which he said violated no Mexican law. He planned to travel to Washington and later rest while rights of the Catholic Daughters of America were noted. Corpus Christi reported his arrival at 5 10 PM today after crossing from Laredo earlier.

LAREDO Tex Mer rmesto Filippi Mexico Obregon Tezay Mgr. Fillippi Hipp Washington Corpus Christi Columbus Catholic Daughters of America Mgr. Filippi Cubilete

Stage Beauty in U S to Wed Rumor

Gladys Cooper arrives in the United States amid chatter she may wed Ivor Novello. Novello, famed as "the most beautiful" English actor and playwright, is known for his war song Keep the Home Fires Burning.

Ivor Novello England Mr. Novello

Drug Peddling in City on the Rise in Indianapolis

Local narcotics traffic is described as increasing with many outsiders arrested for selling or carrying drugs. Officials say much supply comes from Mexico and two unidentified carriers alternate trips into the city. The piece notes cheaper illicit drugs in the city and references federal actions expected to curb trafficking. The report also notes state legislative debates on a state police policy bill, with committee discussions and disagreements over passage.

Tillett Indianapolis nome Wallace Reid California lbtat Jerry Kinng Indianapolia Mexico republic Indiana

Eastern couple elopement ends in pursuit and arrest

In Philadelphia a 25 year old woman Mrs Gretchen Rapp and Thomas Blensinger were arrested in Indianapolis on a statutory charge after a love triangle surfaced. Blensinger’s wife Mrs Blensinger sought police aid and confronted the pair once the confession followed. Mrs Rapp said she learned Blensinger was married and that his wife pursued them to Dayton and then Indianapolis.

Gretchen Repp Philadelphia Thomas Blensinger Blensinger Rane Mra. Blensinger Mra. Rapp Indianapolis

Indianapolis faced with fifty four more freezing days report says

Weather figures from the United States Weather Bureau indicate Indianapolis may have 54 days at or below freezing and 4 days at or below zero this winter. Washington notes 101 days at freezing or below and 5 at zero or below on average. A meteorologist cites Dec 18, 1922 as a cold milestone and compares regional records with Devils Lake and Yellowstone Park showing wide winter temperature variation.

Indianapolis United States Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Washington weather department John H. Armington Weather Bureau Devils Lake N. D ered States Ohio river North Dakota Montana Wyoming Yellowstone park Tempe Pir Galveston

Indianapolis Today: Fraternal and club meeting notes

Fragmented OCR notes from Indianapolis events list multiple fraternal and club meetings at Hotel Lincoln and nearby venues. Mentions include Indianap o lis School men s club Indien School Men s Cink meeting and Red Cross luncheon, Marion and Beta Theta Pi references, Board of Trade and American Legion events, and Indiana University Foundations activities with scattered times and locations.

Indien School Men's Cink Claypool mt. i Fraternal Aid Union Hota Dincete Marion Club dence Marten Club Red Cras toncheon Hotel Lincete Altrum learheet Chamber of Commerce Beta Theta Pi fonetenn Beard of Trade Lenton - ansilfiry metting Chalfant American Legion Board of Trade Indiana University Foundations

Old Age Pension Bill Introduced in Indiana House

Indiana lawmakers consider an old age pension measure granting U S and Indiana citizens at least forty years’ residence a pension of 1 a day after age 70. The bill, by Rep Louis C, would create a three member pension commission and a county board, with salaries and a new state superintendent. Also discussed: legislative pay raises, extending poll tax to include women, and travel allowances for officials. Senator Nejdl will push a companion bill in the Senate.

Harry F. Sinclair LaFollette New York TIO Western railways sgredtent Central Pacific Sherif Burnett Daniel Richards Baktrop- Mer Rouge Senate Bee Department, of State Harrison ark committee of 100 Russia Japan Arbuckle America INDIANA STATE CAPITOL Robert L. Moorhead Indianapolis finance committee Arthur [Baxter Walter 5 Chambers Schwartz INDIANA United States House of Representatives Louis C. Indianapolis House General Assembly International AlgoHfa yan of Govenor union James J. Nejdl Srntine DiComb Assembly

Methodist Union Moves Forward In Church Reunification Plan

In Cincinnati on January 19 the two Methodist commissions approved a new Part of the unification plan. A sixteen member committee will refine the plan, meet in St Louis on March 27, and aim to present detailed proposals for a general conference to unite the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The report says the two bodies are essentially one church in origin, belief, and ministry and should unify in name, ritual, and administration, with jurisdictional conferences and a refined general conference structure. Approval by two thirds of committee members and later by the general conferences are required for final unification, with the question of a new church name left open.

CINCINNATI Methodist Episcopal church Booth St. Louis William F. Anderson Cincinnm committee of ten joint commission South Sixtern

France Takes Lead in Economic Battle Front

Duesseldorf dispatch reports France sides more aggressively in the Ruhr Rhine front. Seven arrests made and Rhineland penalties extended to Ruhr. Reichsbank branches to reopen after half day shutdown as French engineers take charge of coal and forestry. Bank directors held for aid to German operations.

Duesseldorf Gen. Allen Rhine Xing F ' Herrin Ruhrselatre Marquis Curzon Ismet Pasha Turkey Herrin Dryocracy ana Colley Reichshank France Marnel Ruhr Rhine canal Rhineland reichabank Berlin Bermandagreuch iWesternhold and Rhine and Baden Boghum Malslerschechte Gladbach Schluthus Rochstein Dexoutte effert Bel- Blan Duesseldo eady M. Coste Duenseldorf Mayence Dusseldorf Dortmund Refchabank

Decision Favors Defendants in Mine Riot Trial

A 27 hour jury deliberation ends with acquittals for defendants in a Huntington Indiana case tied to the killing of a non union worker during a mass strike at a mine in June last year. The trial focused on the Mas sacre event and alleged roles in the violence.

Dancer Manno Death Probe Arrests Drawn In San Diego

In San Diego on January 1 B Clark of Los Angeles and dancer Frite Manno's death spark inquiry. Clark admitted involvement with the case, Dr I Jacks of Camp Kearney detained for investigation remains held. Police aim to solve the death quickly as Chief Patrick plans further interviews.

SAN DIEGO Cal Rovers B. Clark Los Angeles motion pieturserretor Frite! Manno Jeremy Pines fatiny Patrick Clark pacaine I. Jacks public health service Camp Kearney axtar

Uncertain Pit Parley Opens Put Toward Coal Pact

New York January 19 The coal operators and United mine workers opened a pivotal conference seeking a wage accord but session harmony gave way to conflict over contract length and strategy. Leaders indicated a possible strike when current deals expire April 1 while subcommittees study proposals and a delegation to Washington may be considered.

NEW YORK

Bag wolves then lose them during movie act

In Benton county Indiana a hunt at LaPorte County details wolves rounded up and then escaped from the ring as hunters paused to let motion picture operators prepare for the final grand rush.

LAPORTE Ind Reyer Benton county

Acquittals in Herrin Riot Case Spark Mixed Reactions

DAVENPORT I A Jan 19 The State of Minors will continue its prosecution of those indicted in the Herrin mine massacre as judges declare acquittals of several defendants amid claims of intimidation. MARION ILL Jan 19 After nearly twenty seven hours of deliberation a Williamson county jury acquits five defendants in the killing of twenty one nonunion workers during the Herrin riots last June. The court crowd stays silent as verdicts read. Clark shows emotion while his wife weeps.

DAVENPORT Herrin Edward MARION Williamson county fermera noe Batley Howard Hoffman Huntington Ind Hartwell Clark Leva Mann Joe Caraschi Peter Hiller Burt Grace Otis Clark Hiller Antonio Makovich

Inspector Warns Against Overcrowding at Anderson Gym

Anderson Indiana January 19 Following an inspection of the Anderson high school gymnasium John Reigan of the state building inspector's office issued an order to school authorities warning against overcrowded conditions at basketball games. Spectators had been allowed to stand in the exits and entrances during games. Principal Cromwell said the instructions would be obeyed and only enough people to fill the available seats would be admitted in the future. The order is expected to reduce spectators by about 200 to 500, bringing capacity to 1 910.

ANDERSON Ind Anderson high futura Ane rm. mnalurn

Also Mentioned on This Page

MOREHOUSE PARISH Planter Jeff Burnett Monros heapital Monros palice Carey Calhoun josh Gergeant MerCabe Monroe Iate trowth Calhoun Caloun Gus Larry Calhoun Wanamen Odom Parker Morehouse Sydney Rogers C. K. Rogers Beck Richard Knight black hoods lanaman Jim Crow Soya Ge Keystone avenue Fall creek Albert H. Losache Indianapola ore Federation of Clubs TOREIGN Edwin TS Tarlham Wabash Law Tendler Pat Moran Shortridge Valley Mille Purdue wrestlera Joes Himnala grapples Kentucky State Tech Purdws Big Ten Tilineis te- Hight ersten VATICAN U.S Gladys Cooper Baxter Whiting Moorhead marrisks sene tee in the pol METHODIST CHURCH DANCER minera Labor feaders xall xall, to consider the advisability of sending a delegation of overstorn xerk alimulater markets Heilig Europe Fraser Britain Gibbs Glaga Montague Whittaker Blower Musgalini Young Robertson Woods Sullivan Indianapolis Star HOOSIER STATE Delos Doty Willsinaon angus W._Kery cnet Amert FARRINGTON Frank Fat j Finstan Tillmols dhatrict No United Mine Workers of Pamerica renee nears san
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication