Investigating Indiana Bell rates prompts state probe plan
Gov Branch orders Public Service Commission to immediately probe the scope of the rate increase and the shift to measured business service in Indianapolis. Chamber and Merchants Association leaders convene meetings to discuss relief options, while officials check public buildings and encourage business use only.
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Weather Forecast For In Day And Friday
Forecast for In day and Friday predicts generally fair conditions with rising temperatures. The report notes Thursday and Friday will be fair with warming trends and mentions related humidity and precipitation details from yesterday.
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Ralston Always Shoots From Tow Says Gilbert
Clinton W Gilbert writes in The Evening Post that Senator Ralston is a strongDemocratic nominee contender. He notes Ralston’s plain, steady approach and distrust of grandiose schemes, emphasizing a straightforward, stubborn resolve under pressure.
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RALSTON
GILBERT
Women longing for dish water at convention
In New York on July 2 delegates, mainly Indiana women, express restless homesickness for dish water as the convention site proves comfortable for a week. Letters from daughters relate small domestic scenes including cookies gone awry and preserved supplies.
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Tuctinapalis Star
NEW YORK
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Logansport
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Sullivan
Welcome Party Court Sequel In Indiana Shooting Scene
Police found a wounded man and an abandoned automobile with a bullet hole near North Capitol avenue and Graceland avenue after a welcome home celebration for Karl Coleman. Harold Whitmeyer, 27, was wounded and later discharged. several others were questioned for vagrancy but no liquor violations were found.
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Karl Coleman
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Indianapolis
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Fliers In India Reach Thribbala After Takeoff
London dispatch notes American army fliers hopping off from Allahabad for Thriballa in British India. Report says takeoff was drizzling with light rain as heavy downpour began miles northwest of Allahabad. Reporter: Stuart Miten, the Britak around-the-3 word filer, arrives at 11:25 this morning.
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Indiana Lawyer Quoted In Ralston Klans Tale
The Indianapolis Star quotes Lebanon attorney G V Dodson asserting Klan organizers claimed Senator Ralston was a member and used his name in recruitment. Dodson says Ralston offered no public denial or anger when asked about the Klan, and his silence is criticized by anti Klan supporters. Continued on page nine.
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Indianapolis Star
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK
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Indiana Showdown Persists in Deadlocked Convention
New York July 2 The Indiana delegation remains firm on backing James M. Ralston, despite efforts by McAdoo and Smith factions. Taggart's rejection of outside pressure leaves Indiana's 30 votes tied to the showdown, with Smith and McAdoo jockeying for a path to a compromise as Ralston supporters hold firm.
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Balston Listens In Nonconvention Balloting
In New York at the Democratic National Convention Senator Balston, a dark horse hopeful, closely followed the proceedings while staying behind closed doors. He remained largely silent, but his nephew Glenn Ralston kept a record of the balloting as Indiana delegates worked for influence. Balston rose early, ate briefly, and showed only mild interest when radio updates indicated shifts in support.
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New York
Sander M. Baleton
dark horse
meade sages
Glenn Ralston
Smith
Ralaston
Indiana
Ralston
Mei Ralston
Taggart backs Ralston as Democratic deadlock nears end
The Star reports Thomas Taggart issued a statement that all elements can unite behind Indiana senator Ralston. He then met Democratic leaders at Madison Square Garden hoping to break the convention stalemate within 24 hours. Indiana delegates remained hopeful as pressure within the party builds.
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK
Senator Ralston
Willian Jennings Bryan
North
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City imposes fireworks ban before Fourth celebrations
Chief Rikhoff and Mayor Shank backed a strict pre Fourth fireworks crackdown. Police will arrest violators without warning and hold parents responsible for underage offenses. Two children were injured by fireworks, one mouth and face burned, as authorities enforce city ordinances prohibiting unsanctioned displays and firecracker sales ahead of July 4.
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Attack on Two Thirds Rule Fans Rage in Nomination Fight
Hecklers smear former Treasury head with oil as a one-time standard bearer seeks to break the deadlock. A wave of anger sweeps Smith ranks, dampening hopes after balloting and nearly erasing any path for McAdoo’s nomination.
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Treasury
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Bryan's Effort to Stampede Convention Falls Short
The Star reports July 2 from New York on William Jennings Bryan's dramatic bid to push for McAdoo at the Democratic convention. his heckling strategy backfired, energizing McAdoo supporters and angering Al Smith partisans as Bryan named several figures and urged a progressive platform, but failed to sway the outcome.
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ICE HERO FREED THEN NABBED AGAIN
Harty Ice, 28, of West North street, was released after a May domestic dispute left his wife badly bruised. Police then arrested him that night when neighbors reported he beat his wife again. The man was held temporarily as the investigation continued.
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Carl Hudson
Gala street
Ernest Parks
North Capitol avenue
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Methodist hospital
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Incendiary Fire Hits Hill Laundry Plant
A morning blaze at the Hill Hand laundry, 7104 East Seventeenth Street, started in the washroom when firemen found a machine packed with kerosene soaked paper and another machine saturated with oil. Damage estimates were not yet available.
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Bryan Flies A Kite as Ballots Stand Unchanged
Maplston Square Garden New York July 2 The staid convention habits of statesman Bryan appear unchanged as he flies a kite at 3 PM to explain his veto on some weary issues. A family gathering followed with Charley Bryan present while the day’s debates showed McAdoo and Smith gaining and losing support, but no vote shift.
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MAPTLSON SQUARE GARDEN
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Ex Treasury Head Leads Rally for Majority in N Y Convention
In New York at Madison Square Garden on July 2, McAdoo surged to a new high in balloting, surpassing 400 votes as floor managers pushed for a strong gain. Smith’s forces faced a late push as Bryan attacked the convention, while McAdoo’s camp aimed to break 500 and close in on the majority before adjournment amid rapid, color-filled developments and strategic maneuvering.
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