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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1924

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Divergent Views Cloud Interallied Economic Talks

Delegations at the Interallied conference weighed the Dawes plan while debating economic evacuation of occupied areas. Britain and France clashed on railways and occupation policy as Herriot visited a Paris hospital and MacDonald prepared for meetings with premier heads. The subcommittee made progress but stalled over railway control and wartime guarantees.

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Germany Registers Protest Over London Conference

Astened report from Berlin July 20 notes Germany voices disappointment and protest at the London conference compromises. Officials stress the act reflects real significance for France and the broader national mood, with committees and the public urged to study the implications for the country.

France BERLIN Germany London

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area and Nation

A United States Weather Bureau special report in The Indianapolis Star outlines Monday and Tuesday expectations with mostly cloudy, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms in parts of Indiana and the north. It notes cooler conditions in the north and provides yesterday’s conditions, humidity, and temperature ranges as context for the forecast.

Indianapolis United States Indianapolis Star Seine Minton

Coolidge Pays Tribute to Washington's Memory at Wakefield

President Coolidge interrupted a weekend voyage to honor the memory of George Washington at Wakefield birthplace. He and Mrs. Coolidge, Col. John Coolidge, and John Coolidge visited the marble shaft, reading its inscription before returning to the Mayflower. An unplanned river landing delay caused the party to proceed by automobile from Colonial Beach, drawing an ovation from about 1,000 onlookers. The president planned Sunday services aboard the yacht before returning to Washington.

WASHINGTON Coollage Wakefield Vernon Coolidga Mttle wharf secret service United States Colonial beath samymer wbathing Coolidge

Brazilian Federal Troops Advance in Sao Paulo Battle

Reports from Sao Paulo state describe Brazilian federal troops advancing under General Petriuska, with air reconnaissance over the city and rebel artillery actions. Prisoners included a rebel lieutenant and five soldiers at Ribeirão Preto as clashes unfold amid a broader revolutionary effort.

atlaoners Tayen Sao Paulo Ribeira’ Preto Get Potyguara

Man, 84, Drowns Teaching Sons to Swim

An 84 year old man known as Spencer Blunt drowned while attempting to teach his sons to swim in a gravel pit near Union City End. July 20. Reporters say locals found the body in fifteen feet of water after boats searched the pit. Blunt, who had moved here from Monroe five years ago, claimed he had been a slave on a North Dakota plantation before emancipation.

BUENOS AIRES Associated “Press La’ Nacion Rio de Janeiro MADISON ind Fury Louis recra sen George Nisssey Poty o Yancer Alroinne Ohio UNION CITY Spencer Blunt Blunt Muneie

Miller, playwright, commits death by own action

In New York on July 20 Miller a playwright and editor of a Welsh newspaper shot himself at his home after telephoning his collaborator to visit. O Brien found him with a revolver, a note beside him read I am no use to the world and the world will go on without me.

LEW YORK Miller Louis Wealsh Helen Ae Boles physiane jer Shantus Oinien tor Brien Milter O'Brien

Drowning of Cloverdale Youth Near Cataract Falls

William Woodall a 17 year old from Cloverdale drowned in the Nar near Cataract Falls at about 430 PM after entering deep water while with a crowd at the Eel river falls. Elmer Smith tried to save him but could not. The body was recovered within minutes but resuscitation failed. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charley Woodall.

Indianapolis Star GREENCASTLE Indy William ‘Woodall Cloverdale Eel river Woodall Elmer Smith Meta Charley Woodall

Motions in Franks Case Up Today

Chicago July 20 Motions covering the procedure in the trial of Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb for the kidnapping and slaying of young Robert Franks were presented and argued today before Chief Justice John Caverly A defense motion may seek change of venue or delay in opening the trial set for Aug 4 The Chicago Herald and Examiner quoted that the two wealthy boys confessed to the murder of Freeman L Tracy 28 whose body was found beat and tto near Leopold and Leach housing and admitted mutilating Charles Reim taxi driver 57

CHICAGO Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Loch young Franks poe Justha John Caverly Claraice Dar- Tow WHerald and xaminer

Auto Pilot Killed in His First Race

Special to The Indiana Star writes from Greentd Australia where Robert Nance a 20 year old from Linten Jad was killed instantly racing his auto in a 20 mile event. Two cars collided blocking the track and Nance swerved to avoid the wreck causing his machine to flip. A fourth car passed over his head crushing his skull as he fell. Hundreds watched the accident on the final lap with no other drivers seriously hurt.

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Pioneers Reunion Held In Brookside Park Here

More than 290 mauve onas andl daughters of Rush and Fayette counties enjoyed a picnic at the twenty ninth annual reunion in Brookside Park yesterday afternoon. Theodore Sandstrom, president of the Rush Fayette County Association, spoke, and members were invited to join. Marion Over huser read a list of members who had died recently. Joseph M. Tastor is secretary. It was voted to hold the reunion in Indianapolis next year, with the gathering held on the third Sunday in July each year.

Rush Fayette Brookside park Theolore Sandstrom Indianapolis

Real revival of business is seen in prospect

Washington July 2 bankers express confidence that better trade conditions will appear in the first half of 1924. They estimate total crop value at about 14 billion dollars, up 500 million from last year, with farm prices rising without harming farmers. The improved outlook boosts business sentiment and may lift wheat and other crops in the new crop year.

EVERETT C. WATKINS WASHINGTON United States Carmen Department of Agricultures tate Sociallata La Follette Wisconain radical

Mystery Letters Seek Large Loans

Two letters requesting personal loans of 360000 were received in Minneapolis. A young city man confessed to sending similar letters to prominent figures, and will be arraigned after private detectives traced the writer.

MINNEAPOLIS Mink George 4G Genz SC Paul Fenty Ford nana Foe

Stabbing Ends Political Row At Belmont Hotel

Police say a stabbing after a political argument at Belmont hotel led to multiple arrests. Ohe Claxton and Owen Datney faced assault charges, Clem Dunn sought for shooting with intent to kill after an alley poolroom incident involving Whiter Sarber. George Rudd and Max Bowman were appraised in the broader street brawl.

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Two Children Die From Indianapolis Streetcar Accidents

James Patterson eight and Thelma Mendenhall fourteen died after railway and wagon mishaps in Indianapolis area. Patterson crushed under a coal car on July 9 near 324 Harris Street. Thelma injured atop a tank wagon and died after five days unconscious at Robert Long Hospital. James Watson driver, arrest linked to manslaughter and neglect charges. bond set at 2500 dollars. Funeral services planned near Worthington Indiana.

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Eleven Hurt and Seven Arrested in Weekend Auto Accidents

Eleven persons including a four year old girl were injured in a series of weekend automobile crashes. Two policemen, Edward Hf. Brown and Lawrence J. Fleming, were suspended after an Orientale Street accident while allegedly intoxicated. Injured victims were treated and were expected to recover. one girl Fay Davin suffered facial injuries.

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Morgan Refuses 10 Qui Haynes Remains Silent

Indiana prohibition chief Bert Morgan refuses to discuss transferring him to another branch as supporters press for action. Senator Watson says he has not been briefed and calls Morgan’s fate unclear. Haynes remains neutral while Morgan and Watson navigate a political clash linked to Postmaster General New and the World League Against Alcohol.

MORGAN HAYNES Iaynen Haynen Watoona Harry New Winona Lake World League Against Alcohol Morgen Winhong Lake Wingnu hietel Hosnex

Waiter Confesses Murder of Youth in Newark

New York waiter Milton Ware confessed to murdering Francia McDonnell a 12 year old girl in Staten Island. Newark police say they have asked New York authorities to question him after his arrest in a downtown hallway. Ware gave a false name at first, then admitted the Staten Island slaying during a lengthy police interview.

NEWARK Not Milton Ware New York hare han Francia McDonnell Staten Taland Young oy Plunkett Ware Edward Lae Vauxhall pollce James O'Dowd Staten Island Zenas Smith East Twenety-third street New York city

Insect Swarm Clashes With Traffic On City Boulevard

Residents report a brief flood of twenty four hour bugs rising from Poll Creek and swarming over vehicles on a cold night. Assistant state entomologist Harry Dietz explains the ephemeral insects, also called ephemerida, emerge with warm water and live about a day before vanishing, possibly returning in a different city section days later.

Poll Creek bouleVard boulevari atevan Harry Dietz entonloglats Dietz

Dry chief predicts jail for rum buyer at Winona Lake

Federal prohibition commissioner Major Roy A Haynes told the World League Against Alcoholism at Winona Lake that buyers of bootleg liquor contribute to crime and that if demand in high circles is cut off, 60 percent of bootleggers would fail. He urged focusing on enforcement locally, not expanding federal police. Dr Ernest H Cherrington warned wine is the modern prohibition enemy and urged concerted world action to curb it.

Indianapolis_Star WINONA LAKE Ind houga alao Roy A. Haynes World League Alechotam Winetta Lake Jean United States Haines Ernest Hy Cherrington Westernville World League Agiinet Br. Cherrington California Kilokommer Poole af Brooks Wyn Mer breavurer W. C.T. 13 America

Evansville Fire Causes Estimated 650000 Loss

Revised estimates place the Sterling Products warehouse fire in Evansville at about 650000 in losses. Firemen worked through Sunday, some overcome, with the building valued around 150000 and insured. Local firms reported large inventories damaged, including O A Kramer Furniture and Ohio Valley Furniture. Total losses may reach 650000, with insurers covering most of the fire losses.

Indianapolia Star EVANSVILLE Ind Eaghy Sterling Products Company faeniture O. A. Kramer Furniture Company Wemyss Furniture Company Ohio Valley Furniture Company Montgommery’ Wand 1 Company Chicago Sy yi Inamrratices ee

Fire at Farther's House Kills Two Boys and Neighbor

A blaze at a residence ends in the deaths of two brothers and a neighbor who discovered the fire. The coroner identified the cause as suffocation in the home of the Gi father where the accident occurred.

Tragic Barn Fire Claims Batt Family Children

A fatal blaze at the Thomas Boyd farm near Albany destroys the Batt family home. Three children dead, two others injured. a neighbor reports flames engulfing the house while the parents were in the barn. Coroner Downing investigates suffocation as the likely cause. Nearby Ruth Weaver, 8, dies after clothing catching fire during play in Richmond Indiana.

Three Capital Crimes in Year Denmark Record

New York reports Copenhagen with 700000 population has 1000 policemen and Denmark averages three capital crimes per year. Police official Johann La Boch arrives aboard the United States liner to study American methods. Beheading, the extreme penalty, has not been inflicted since 1950.

NEW YORK Universal Service Copenhagen - to Denmark Johann La Boch cornerlaaien police -at -Copenhagen Staten

Eighteen Arrested in Saturday Raids

Police conducted Saturday night raids arresting eighteen people on liquor adaption charges. Six men and two women were taken into custody at multiple addresses including 650 Harmon Street and 909 North Capitol Avenue. Officers found illegal liquor in closets and garments, including two half pints and a pint, with several suspects charged as blind tiger operators.

Lewis Wallace Harmon tiger Catherine Rucil North Capitol avenue John Wallace Harrison street waa Clara Bennett Hasnlel Wea Morris street John- Smith Elza Minnesota street Southeastern avenue

Suspects in Imbrie Killing Reported Arrested

Martial law is declared as several suspects are taken in connection with the Imbrie killing. Robert Imbele, beaten by a fanatic while photographing a sacred fountain, died from injuries as authorities say arrests have been made in the American vice courts case.

IMBRIE Associated Press Am ‘can Robert Imbele Qed

Baby born aboard London subway train sparks royal attention

A London newspaper reports a baby born on a subway car with initials spelling a name. Lord Ashfield and the airway system head considered the incident, pledging ceremonial acts and a gold ornament amid the chaotic birth scene aboard the transit.

LONDON Thelma Ursula Béatrice Eleanor subway Lord Ashfield Ashi treld

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