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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1924

Page

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Rowley of Angola Seated Successor Today Chief Here

Washington July 16 Bert Morgan stands to lose his post as prohibition director of Indiana as soon as a new berth opens for Morgan’s successor. Frank Rowley of Angola is slated to take over, with Haynes silent on plans. Morgan’s hostile relations with Senator Watson and the Republican state organization amid a pending shakeup suggest a broader reshuffling of prohibition agents.

ROWLEY ANGOLA EVERETT WATKINS WASHINGTON Bert ‘Morgan dob prohibition Tridiana Watson Repubican Frank Rowley Ind Morgan Haynes ax prohibition bureau Indiana Haynes v. 5S New Washington tts Morgah hsa Jaynes Mr. Morgan strugel Walter Bosgert state committee Hts Frank

Morgan Rivalry Over Watson Factions Spurs Removal Talk

Watson supporters in Indianapolis push for Morgan’s reassignment to break Watson influence. Morgan denies resigning while Watson leaders push to remove him from Indiana, viewing him as a political threat. The dispute, tied to state Republican power plays and past clashes with Klansman links, signals intensified intra party maneuvering.

Weather forecast for Indianpolis and vicinity

Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for scattered showers or thunder showers. Thursday cooler at night, Friday mostly fair. The Indianapolis Star notes a US Weather Bureau report with similar details and a day Almanac.

Thursey Indianapolis

Grange debates child labor amendment stance in Zanesville

The Ohio state Grange delegates at Zanesville oppose ratification of the federal child labor amendment. The executive committee cites six reasons against the measure, including federal control over farm child labor, home and local autonomy, increased costs, duplication of state enforcement, paternalistic governance, and potential loss of traditional civil authority. The resolution names Master Harry A. Caton, Blendenbark, and CG. A. Dyers as key figures.

ZANESVILLE Ohio state grange tta hadlana Harry A. Caton Blendenbark CG. A. Dyers

Elimination of jog at Delaware and Twenty-second

Delaware street work advances after a public hearing endorses removing the jog at Twenty second and Delaware. A center island plan is rejected as cheaper than the Scientech Club proposal involving property purchases on both corners and along Delaware street to improve the approach for a bridge over Creek. The board approves acquisition on Delaware and Twenty second to straighten the street and facilitate a future Delaware street widening project.

Delaware Scientech Club alao Beguides Delaware street Fall Creek boulevard credk corny Twenntyminth streats board of works Twenty-second street Selentech Club Seichtech Club Charles A. Trask Dahles B, butén Trenty-second street prop- Bild Benton all creek Meridian street Central park board Frank C. Lingenfelter

Greensburg Boy Killed by Truck

Leacoe Wagner a one year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wegner, died at Memorial hospital Greensburg Ind after a bicycle collision with a truck. The truck driver Trimble McCoy of the Lotus Telephone Co. struck the lad, causing fatal internal injuries. He regained consciousness briefly and recognized family before death. parents and four sisters survive.

Indianapolis Star GREENSBURG Ind Leacoe Wagner Thomas J. Wegner Memorial Trimble McCoy lotus, telephone,’ company hostu ftarnity parente alsters

Glass Workers Union Demands 25 Percent Wage Increase

In Atlantic City at Marlborough Blenheim the American Flint Glass Workers union pressed for a 25 percent raise across all crafts in the glass industry. The chimney making branch had already accepted reductions to avoid operation stoppages.

ATLANTIC CITY N. J American Flint Glass Workers’ union ownra United States Marlborough-Blenheim

Saskatchewan Day Law Killed by Big Provincial Stampede

Region Saskatchewan July 16. Prohibition was killed by the people of Saskatchewan as the Saskatchewan Temperance Act moved toward discard. At 11 tonight the majority against prohibition stood at 17 052 with returns still coming in, making the outcome clear.

SASKATCHEWAN

Heat Claims First Victim of Summer in City

A heat wave kills multiple workers including Jane Harig at North Senate Avenue and Clarence Rife, 44, at Schnull Co packing plant on Twenty first Street. Rife dies of cerebral apoplexy after one day on the job. Howard Avery, 1026 Church Street, collapses at Miller Hardware and dies before medical staff arrive. District reports cite heart dilation as a cause.

Packer Workman Clarence Rife Senate avenue Schnull & Co Twenty-first street Belt railway Willam Coeppers John George Rife Danville St. Howard Avery Church street Miller Hardware Company Massachusetts avenue Ralph Murbarcer diel Murburger Avery

Proposed Telephone Rates Discussed by Indiana Bell Leaders

Curtin He Tottger of Indiana Bell Telephon Company met with Samuel R. Artman, chairman of the public service commission, to discuss interim rates while a property valuation by the commission is underway. An agreement was reached in federal court, and schedules are being prepared for submission to the commission. The interim rates are to be published within days.

Curtin He Tottger Indiana Bell Telephon Company Samuel R. Artman public service core mission commission Ithin

Labor organ backs Davis amid split over Democratic ticket

The Labor Journal, the official organ of railroad labor groups, attacks the Democratic presidential nominee race and supports John W. Davis, attorney for J. P. Morgan, as Davis gains momentum. A cartoon shows the Democratic mule distressed by the nomination and McAdoo is portrayed as a favorite earlier in the process.

Indianspots Star Bureau Colorado WASHINGTON Labor Iabor hostilty Ithar been porter Democratic party McAdoo opan John W. Davis J. Pierpont Morgan Davis

Norway votes down government liquor ban bill

Christiania Norway July 16 The vote in the Norwegian parliament rejects the government proposed bill to abolish prohibition by a 3 to 49 margin. The result weakens the government and it is expected to resign.

CHRISTIANIA Norway

Absent Cashier Shot by Friend in Wyoming

Clyde M. Fisher, cashier of the Gunn Quealy Coal Company in Rock Springs Wyoming, disappeared with the payroll and was shot while heading toward a cache of food and supplies two miles from a camp. He died later in a local hospital. Two airplanes assisted in the search but found no trace. investigators recovered a food cache and the payroll totaling more than 36000 dollars.

ROCK SPRINGS Wyo Clyde M. Fisher Gunn Quealy Coal Company fatalis Isher Fisher mountaaina corl

Australian Labor Party Likely Forms New Cabinet

London dispatch reports the Australian government has fallen after an adverse Commons vote. Melbourne confirms Labor Party likely to form a new government, signaling a cabinet change and political shift.

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY LONDON Melbourne Labor party

Butler Reports Republicans Financial Plans In 1924 Campaign

William Butler, head of the Republican National Committee, said the committee had about $60,000 on hand July 1 and planned to raise funds by personal solicitation and correspondence. He noted no decision yet on total spending for the presidential campaign but said a budget was being prepared and that steps would avoid violating laws against corporate contributions. Senator Borah had urged periodic financial reports. Butler proposed 15 day intervals beginning Sept 15, with reports covering the prior 15 days. The committee will base HQ in New York, appointing Daniel E. Pomeroy as treasurer and Charlotte Farrar as assistant secretary. Continued on page ten.

NEW YORK Borak Wiliam Butler Republican national committee Butler Clausapi Porah Butter Borth national committee Sapa Fifth avenue Forty-sixth Street Daniel E. Pomeroy Englewood N.J Mrg Charlotte Farrac Borgh Washington Afr Bauer senatorial committee Senate anil eleatora ani United States Borah Aamed Trenaury oteers Farag ani

DeValera Freed From Irish Jail After Amnesty

Dublin July 46 After eleven months in prison Eamonn DeValera leader of the Irish republic was released from Arbour Hill jail under a general amnesty signed by President William Cosgrave. Austin Stack also released. Both men in good health, wearing new suits, and reuniting with families. DeValera declined to speak for now but pledged that Ireland’s rights advance. He may stay in Ireland or go to the United States.

DUBLIN Eamonn DeValera Telsh republic Arbour Hill Willian Cosgrave Irlak Free State Austin Stack Free State DeVatera Cosmaye new sulta Cassrave DeVa Nera jun Ireland DeValetta Irian republic United States DaValera Cosgrave

Robbery Motive Claimed in Army Officer Slaying

Asheville North Carolina July 16 federal and local authorities report Samuel McLeary a coast artillery officer was killed on July 2 by Mortimer King and an unnamed companion after being forced from a car near Cheraw South Carolina. The two men reportedly stripped the body hid it and burned or discarded the car plates fleeing toward Canton and Asheville. King's confession identified McLeary and connected the crime to robbery. A second part notes Mrs Edward Allen of Norfolk identified a photo of Maj Samuel McLeary as a man she saw with a white and a black man near Raleigh on July 2 and later viewed them carry a bundle into the woods.

ASHEVILLE Samuel H. McLeney Mortimer N. King Iyingarar Varian King Cheraw tim Canton Staays McLeary bez Nonginge Vatunbte Clebr May Charles H. Powers Department of Juste HLA. Sumner chilef W. Williams Hubert Holloway King ias United States Army marine NORFOLK Edward Allen Samuel Molenary coast artillery Raleigh N.C Raleigh-Columbie Maj McLeary Allen

Bad Crop Reports Drive Grain Prices Upward in Chicago

Brokers report a red letter day as crop failure news from Canada boosts wheat and corn prices to record levels. Trade in Chicago totals an estimated 60,438,000 bushels, the largest in over a year, while hog values also rise amid the market surge.

CHICAGO Canada

Federal Forges Grow Important Action Begun

Rio de Janeiro officials report Brazilian government troops expanding operations along the Sao Paulo front. Prisoners include penitentiary inmates released by rebels. Dispatches note strong Federal artillery and orderly advance as authorities tighten control. Warning of ongoing unrest reaches Montevideo and Lima with port closures and vigilant patrols.

WASHINGTON Bao Paulo Rio De Janeiro Sao Paulo inbazay La Nacion Monte Duca D’Osts Montevideo Sarto Santos Duca D Rio Janine Le Nacinn Rio

Yank Airmen Reach London for Week’s Rest

London. American airmen returning from a round the world flight land at an English airfield for a week of rest and prep before their final dash across the Atlantic. Lieut. Lowell H. Smith leads the group as crowds greet the pilots amid banners and cheers.

LONDON Seattle Atlantic

British flier lost in the Orient mystery deepens

A British aviator A Stuart MacLaren and two companions disappeared after leaving Yotorofu Island for Paramushiri in the Kuriles on a 150 mile flight. Japanese destroyers Ixokaze and Hamakaze searched the area north to Shimushiru and Paramushira, but no trace found. Weather was reported cloudy with little wind. officials doubt danger to the flyers. Lieut. Col. L. G. Broome, who helped plan the mission, had a supply base ready at Broughton Bay if needed.

PORIO A. Stuart MacLaren Yotorofu Island Paramashiti iland Kuriles Broughton Shimushita island Hamakaze Maclaren Paramasura

Harrison Named Special Inspector for County Home

Harrison appointed by the board of county commissioners as special inspector of construction at the county colored orphans home at Twenty fifth Street and Keystone Avenue. John Ritley announced the appointment. Harrison to begin work immediately with salary of 50 dollars weekly until July 1, when an appropriation decision will be made. Debate over funds and prior hospital construction issues cited, with bond and official designation noted.

T. HH Harrison South Ritter avenue yeterday board of county commissioners apter specter news colored orphans” home Jullett Tullett theeaunty council Kit- Tey council eglered orphans’ home

Crossing Guard Kavanaugh Killed By Train Near Fort Wayne

Tillance Kavanaugh, 67, a railroad crossing watchman, died in hospital after being struck by a Wabash passenger train at New Haven near Fort Wayne. He had moved from Ceell Ohio years ago to work at the crossing.

FORT WAYNE Tillance Kavanaugh New Haven here Ceell, O

Passenger train kills truck driver at Budington crossing

Tony Galone, driver for Universal Portland Cement Company, was killed late today when his truck was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at the Budington crossing in Indiana Harbor. The fatal crash occurred in the afternoon as the cement truck was at the crossing awaiting passage of trains on the busy line. Local authorities investigated the scene and reported no other injuries.

Spreial Indianapolis Star INDIANA HARBOR Ind Tony Galone Universal Portland Cement Company Budington crossing

Missionary Takes Chance With Chinese Brigands

Washington report says all Americans evacuated from Kyellin region except Rev Robert L Balls and his mother who remained by choice. Two British citizens named Carnewan still held by bandits. consular message notes locals avoided further harm while threats lingered.

WASHINGTON Canton China Kyellin Robert L. Balls mersage Carne wan

Favorable Comment On Kellogg Speech At London Conference

Ambassadors Kellogg receives favorable remarks at the London opening of a conference attended by delegates from ten nations. The session aims to address Europe’s ills with a united effort and cooperative talks among participating governments.

Kellogg London Europe

Americans Seen as Key at Dawes Reparations Talks

At the London interallied conference on German reparations, Ambassador Kellogg and Col. James A. Logan Jr. attended as official spectators. British Prime Minister MacDonald welcomed the delegates and highlighted the Dawes plan as a path to stabilizing Europe with American support. French Premier Herriot and other leaders noted hopeful signs from Kellogg's remarks, while England and France weighed Germany's participation and sanctions in the negotiations.

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