State seeks consolidation to curb rising school costs
An Indiana analysis surveys 1922 to 1928 data, comparing smaller and larger districts to explain mounting instructional costs. It argues that consolidating small schools could lower per pupil expenses, noting higher attendance and longer school days as factors. The report warns that rapid cost increases outpace population, urging action. Continued discussion on page three.
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Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Pittsburgh
Almanac style report shows expected cooler temperatures in Pittsburgh on Friday with no fair conditions for Indianapolis and surrounding areas Thursday and Friday. Includes humidity, precipitation, and temperature readings from the prior day and year to date, noting scant change in forecast.
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Falling Stack Crushes Four in Detroit Roof Incident
Detroit July 28 four people were killed and several injured when a falling stack of material toppled from a roof onto the street below on East Charlevoix Avenue. Among the deceased were Ernest Finwood Morry, his wife, and other bystanders. a driver named Morry and Mrs Genevieve Lehigh were among the injured taken to a hospital with minor wounds.
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Raeston to Meet Democrats in Indianapolis Campaign
Senator Samuel M. Ralston plans an Indianapolis morning meeting with Democrats at the Claypool hotel. He aims to explain his withdrawal from the presidential contest and discuss campaign plans with Chairman Chambers and ex Senator Taggart. The group talked of statewide meetings starting Aug 15 as they prepare for the campaign opening.
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Frange Attitude as Bankers Stand Delays Paris Conference
French demands keep Versailles treaty intact while bankers push for guarantees for American investors. Britain and Belgium urge compromise as Mellon and Downing Street engage in quiet diplomacy. German loan talks hinge on sanctions and defaults under the Dawes plan amid a wary interallied gathering.
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Mayor Defies Police Chief In Street Safety Row
Police chief Herman Rikhot defies Mayor Len Shank over personnel changes as a new drive against speeders begins. A serious accident at Harvis and West Washington injures three from a single family, while Sam Jacobs faces assault charges after a crash on Washington Boulevard. An elderly man, C. R. Miller, is also mentioned in the report.
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Franks Slayers Emotionless Face Justice Bar
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb faced the bar of justice in Chicago as parents of a boy victim testified. Leopold showed no emotion, Loeb displayed little outward feeling, while the two youths listened as the grim details of the crime were outlined. The opening proceedings before Judge Caverly set the fate for the two brilliant young defendants.
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Morgan records being inspected in Indiana probe
An inspector from the Federal prohibition department in Washington is reviewing Indiana's prohibition office records. Director Bert Morgan says the visit is for efficiency, not a transfer, and he remains unready to resign or quit. Senator Watson plans to return to press his removal demand.
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Mitchell gas well in Fort Collins flames after coming in
The Mitchell gas well thirteen miles north of Fort Collins ignited flames after coming in Saturday night. Reported flow ranged between 25 and 26 million cubic feet a day with unknown fire cause. Union Oil Company of California owns the well. details and extent of damage were not yet available.
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Laporte Tightens Flight Rules Over City Limits
Laporte Ind July 23 Wanted an airplane cop reports city council passed an ordinance barring flying within city limits. The police chief says enforcement is unclear as the ordinance limits altitude to 1500 feet over the area while some pilots argue for 1000 feet. Officials urge aviators to avoid flying over the city at altitudes under the new rule.
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Former hotel man here is crowned former hotel man here is crown
A Kentucky drowning tragedy ends the life of Charles L. Crowe 41 formerly of Indianapolis and hotel executive. He and his wife with daughter Elizabeth 12 were at Boonesboro Beach near Lexington when he stepped from her side into a deep pool and sank unable to swim. The body was recovered ten minutes later by nearby workers. Crowe had served at the Claypool Severin and Washington hotels in Indianapolis and recently managed the Boonesboro Beach hotel. His brother Forrest Crowe resides in Indianapolis. The funeral arrangements are to be announced in Boonesboro.
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Weather Outlook Brisk Cooling Stalks In
A weather report notes cooler conditions today with a drop in humidity from yesterday’s 42 percent. A high pressure area from the Northwest is forecast to dominate, keeping temperatures near 80s to upper 80s, with torrid heat easing by this afternoon.
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Flames destroy 660000 building in Portland mills blaze
A July fire in North Portland's Mowat Swift shingle mills gutted the complex and jumped to the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building, razing the hay barn and several sheds within twenty minutes. Losses total about 660000, with 350000 insured. Manager Plummer says rebuilding will begin for the annual November exposition. Wind fanned the flames as emissions spread.
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Pittsburgh plug abolition to reshape Midwest steel region
Gary Indiana July 23 special to the Indianapolis Star. Federal trade commission ruling ends Pittsburgh plug freight protection, promising $30,000,000 annual savings for Midwest farmers and triggering sustained growth in the Calumet steel belt. Western fabricators eye sites near Gary South Chicago Harbor with 40 to 50 plants likely to relocate, boosting regional mills and fabricating establishments over coming years.
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Wheat rust fears drive Chicago wheat to dramatic rally
Rust damage in Canada sparks a price surge across the wheat pit. Analysts report Alberta 40 million bushels versus 160 million prior, as dampened supply and drought concerns lift prices for wheat and related grains. Prominent crop experts Ayres Cromwell Kinyon LeCount discussed the impact.
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Murder Probe Seeks Youth in Bedford Slaying
Special to The Indianapolis Star. Bedford Indiana July 28 Chaster Edwards 27 a steam engineer from Mitchell Indiana was murdered near Epworth Park Riverdale Indiana tonight. He named Albert Watson 19 of Mitchell as his killer to Sheriff H G Gordon. Edwards died en route to Bedford hospital after being stabbed multiple times. Watson fled and a hunt is on. Epworth Park acreage site hosts Epworth League meeting. Edwards left the park with Watson around 8:30 p m two women heard a cry for help and saw Edwards collapse with wounds. Witnesses none. Blood trail shows he dragged himself about 200 yards seeking aid before dying. The two men allegedly rivaled for a Mitchell woman. The motive appears jealous rage.
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Habit of Work Emphasized by Woollen at Convention
Evans Woollen, president of Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, urged business and professional women to cultivate the habit of work alongside character and concentration. He warned against schooling trends favoring electives and shortcuts, advocating liberal education with vocational training as a supplement. The address praised the education department and the convention’s slogan Bolter business world for better educated people.
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All-Woman Jury Sits as Edwards Is Fined in Indiana
Tady July 23 The first all-woman jury in Indiana sits in Circuit Court and convicts Nelson Edwards of violating the divorcee law. Edwards receives the heaviest penalty allowed, a $500 fine and six months on the state farm. Attaches say this may be the first complete all-woman panel in the state.
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Party Returning to Home From Day's Outing
A party returning from a day outing reported a crash with the vehicle losing a wheel and rolling over. Witnesses at the scene near Tr a it Square observed the mishap and informed local authorities.
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Tragic Oak Harbor Crash Kills Ten On Lake Erie Route
Ten people were killed and ten injured when a New York Central freight train collided with a truck at a grade crossing near Oak Harbor on Lake Erie. Occupants of the truck, all from Attica and including several youths, were returning from a club outing when the accident occurred. Investigations indicate the truck driver moved onto the tracks after the crossing was blocked for freight, leading to the fatal collision. Authorities and county officials launched inquiries as Ohio moves to curb crossing accidents with new recommendations from railroads and automobile groups.
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Two Local Men Held In Robbery
Special to The Indianaphile Star Columbus Indiana July 3 Wessels 20 and Mathis 27 both of Indianapolis arrested as suspects in attempted break in to a safe in an office. Two cars were seen leaving the front shortly after the crime. Police were alerted by the sound of sledge hammers.
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Calls W. Z. Foster Traitor to Labor in Minn Speech
In Pairaubilt Minnesota July, Detective David Broderick of the Policemen's Union accuses William Z. Foster, leader of the Workers or Communist party, of acting as an agent for the Department of Justice and betraying workingmen to aid former attorney general Dougherty's regime.
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