City school board orders new music books for fall
The Indianapolis school board approved adopting Hollis Dawn music course from American Book Company to replace Silver Burdett. Commissioner Emhardt opposed the change citing extra parent costs and inability to reuse books. The board, with Barry and Johnson voting yes, discussed budget implications and planned repairs for twenty five school buildings.
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Indiana Weather Forecast For Wednesday And Thursday
A weather forecast for Indiana predicts showers or thunder storms Wednesday and Thursday with cooler conditions. Indianapolis expected to see similar showers and cooler weather. The report is from The Indianapolis Star Almanac of the Day, noting yesterday’s conditions and temperatures.
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Countess Peggy’s Fourth Marriage Wrecked in Atlantic City
New York July 27 Countess Peggy Joyce once Peggy Hopkins Joyce a musical stage star faces annulment action by Count Morner. She counters with a suit for separation and $20,000 in bills and alleged support obligations. The pair had recent rumors of discord amid joint appearances and a shared apartment.
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Geddes And Bailey Harmonized Band Dispute Ends
Public board orders Geddes to divest as director and Bailey to resign as organizer. Police Chief and Eric O Brien will supervise band affairs. Band members to perform better at next year’s police chiefs convention after Montreal turmoil. Continued on page three.
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Patrolman Shot in Home Visit by Walter Nunn
Patrolman Preston Heaton, shot in both legs above the knees, was dispatched to investigate reports at Mattie Win bey’s home on 928 North California street. He was taken to City Hospital with non fatal wounds to his left thigh and right thigh. Detectives under Lieut. Anderson and Sgt. Borst investigated but could not locate Walter Nunn.
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Ship fire fatal to 60 on Sea of Mindanao
Manila telegram reports sixty natives believed dead when the motorship Agusan burned off Camiguin island in the Sea of Mindanao. The Antone Cosim rescued about sixty from the blaze. The Agusan, a 185 ton wooden steamer built in Port Luddow in 1878, belonged to the Agusan Cocoanut Company and operated between southern Philippine islands.
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Children’s Contest Proves Race Death Theory Wrong
The Star photographer and reporter documented blocks claiming large families amid a children’s contest. Across Deloss Street, North Addison, and other blocks, dozens of youths under 16 gathered for photos as residents vied to show the biggest family. Some blocks reported numbers near 60 to 100, with many households contributing multiple children.
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How Many in Your Block Contest Details
A fragmented survey item describes counts of children per city block from North Keystone to New York streets with varying block lengths. It mentions ages under 18, photographing participants, and compiling names for a reporter, aiming for an accurate tally and announcing a championship winner.
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Optimism Keynote as US Steel Declares Surplus Dividends
New York July 2 Despite slackening in steel, United States Steel Corporation declares an extra dividend of 50 cents on common shares for the third straight quarter, plus regular dividends of 1.25 and 1.75 on common and preferred shares. Earnings total 1,130,080, with projections and outlook discussed by B H Gary, chairman, who urges immediate reparations settlement. A Pittsburgh plan discussed and actions set for Aug 19. Gary criticizes the Federal Trade Commission for handling the Pittsburgh matter, while noting improved steel buying before the directors’ meeting. Chicago remarks predict better business in fall amid favorable wheat and corn price trends.
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Planning test for phase of Einstein theory in Chicago
The University of Chicago plans an interferometer experiment by Profs. Albert A. Michelson and Beary Gants to test phase of the Einstein theory. Two beams of light will travel in opposite directions around a rectangular water main and be compared by corner mirrors to see if both beams require identical circuit time.
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Earth tremor felt near St Louis in 1900s report
Earth tremor recorded on seismograph at St Louis University starting at 4 04 PM local time. The slight quake was logged for several seconds at a point about one mile southeast of St Louis with readings showing a brief seismic event in the Southern United States.
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Governor Bryan Criticizes Defense Day Plan
Washington July 2 The War Department stated Governor Charles W Bryan of Nebraska misread a clear document in criticizing the Defense Day program for Sept 12 He denies favoring mobilization of civilian or industrial resources and the department clarifies the plan is voluntary co operation with National Guard and civilian participants to observe defense day It emphasizes no mobilization is contemplated and the President and White House see his remarks as unfair The debate continues as officials say the plan will proceed in Nebraska
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Militia-scarred clashes injure many in Worcester area
In Worcester MA on July 30, clashes between Nu Klex Klan critics and anti-Klan followers in Lancaster and Spencer left over fifty injured and widespread property damage. Police rushed to two towns as fight lines used sticks and stones. one man was critically wounded by buckshot and thirteen others suffered injuries. Authorities called for reinforcements from surrounding towns.
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State completes evidence against Franks slayers
Chicago July 2 The state's attorney Robert E Crowe says a mountain of evidence will close this case against the two youths linked to the Franks murder. He plans to call for a jury to decide mental responsibility after defenses seek to introduce alternate testimony. He will drop additional witnesses to avoid enabling the defense.
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Morgan raids net 28 at New Albany
Twenty eight operators of soft drink stands and roadhouses in New Albany and Floyd County were arrested today by prohibition officers led by Bert Morgan of Indianapolis. Federal and state agents reported charges of maintaining a nuisance and selling intoxicants. The operation, described as the largest since the state went dry, is to be presented before Federal Judge A B Anderson. The bond was set at 2000 dollars and more arrests were expected.
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Brothers Held In Lancaster Murder Case In PA and NJ
Benjamin and Chester Dorsheimer, brothers from Atlantic City New Jersey and Harteburg Pennsylvania, were held without bond after a hearing before Justice C A Diller in Lancaster on charges of murdering their parents fourteen years ago. The case hinges on alleged extortionate death by asphyxiation to claim an estate valued over 75000.
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War on Anthrax Launched Across Southern States
Across Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee a general campaign against anthrax was launched by veterinarians and local health officials seeking federal aid as animal losses rise and funds remain scarce. Reports from infected areas underscore the disease’s devastation and strain on farmers and crop work.
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Motorized bandit raid hits Minnesota town in terror
A bandit crew using motor cars attacked a Minnesota town near St. Charles, robbed a bank, and fled after an explosion shattered the outer vault. Two women aided the attempt while bystanders and residents scrambled in night attire. An ensuing chase and gunfire left injuries and severed telegraph lines as police pursued.
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Police Dog Kit With Master and Car Cass Found
Police report reveals a missing dog unit kit and a car cass located after a local incident. Detectives identify the master trainer and vehicle involved, outlining next steps in the investigation. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as the case develops.
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Tragedy in Brunswick as two officers killed in ambush
A Brunswick county raid aimed at a prohibition case ends in the deaths of Deputy United States Marshal Lilly and Officer George. A posse of police and county officers engaged armed suspects, about 20 to 30 shots fired, bodies found two miles from the scene. A police dog also slain. more men mobilized to pursue the assailants.
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Coxey to Run for Congress on Progressive Ticket
Washington July adds Coxey builder of the famous 1894 march announces candidacy for Congress from the Sixteenth district on the Progressive Independent ticket. He cites his prior convention work and alleges support from the Cleveland candidacy faction.
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Anderson Highwaymen Convicted After Short Deliberation
In Anderson Indiana on July 20 a circuit court jury convicts Warren Savage and Hugh Davin of highway robbery after about twenty minutes of deliberation. The crime carries a penalty of from ten to twenty two years in the state prison. Savage and Davis were accused of holding up Chace Crosson of Lapel and robbing him of 90 dollars.
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Farmer's Neck Broken by Dive in Pond Accident
Princeton Ind July 29 Frank Whitington 24 a tar living near the city was fatally injured when he dived headfirst into a small pond while swimming striking a rock and fracturing his neck He has been unconscious since the accident and physicians say he cannot recover.
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Woman Gains in Texas Primary Victory for Ferguson in Dallas
Dallas July 20 Mrs Miriani A Ferguson surged to second place over Lynch Davidson of Houston in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Final day tabulation by the Texas election bureau showed Ferguson at 327 480 with Davidson 124 472 Whit Davidson 105 077 Barton 27 yre Collins 24 262 Burkett 18 ixon 4 053.
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Police Tried to Rescue Imbrie in Tehran
Fragmentary dispatch from Tehran indicates police attempted a rescue of the consul Imbrie after an incident that led to his death. Morning Post sources quote remarks from officials and consular statements about efforts and outcomes.
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