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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1924

Page

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Indiana Farm Bureau Opposes Grain Marketing Company Plan

Indiana Farm Bureau Federation warns members against the Grain Marketing Company proposed by national interests. It argues the move hides monopolistic aims, risks unloading unprofitable elevator property onto farmers, and would place control of five major grain firms with about 5,000 cooperative elevators under producers. The federation calls for continued cooperative marketing reforms and urges farmers to avoid reliance on the plan.

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Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday in Indiana

The forecast from Indiana and surrounding areas calls for Thursday and Friday to be mostly fair with little temperature change. Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with not much variation in conditions and a slight shift in humidity and precipitation chances across the region.

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Mayor Battles School Book Change In Indianapolis

Mayor Lew Shank led a campaign against the Indianapolis school board over proposed music book changes and a planned levy increase. He urged legal steps to block the music books and site studies, aiming to prevent the levy rise and arguing the move would raise taxes beyond city savings. The 1925 outlook forecasts a $1.19 base levy for Indianapolis with added education costs, while the mayor claimed he would sign petitions to halt the increase when needed.

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Chief of Police quits by request in Connersville

In Connersville on July 30, Chief of Police Ketchum resigned by request after rumors and council discussions. City officials say a successor will be named soon with twelve applicants reported for the post.

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Cleveland girl believed kidnapped located in Buffalo

Buffalo police located Dorothy Blanchard of Cleveland, alleged kidnapping victim, this evening. The child, with Phoebe Wonda, was taken to a police station for instructions from Cleveland authorities.

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County infirmary building flaws prompt contract deductions

Public inquiry by state examiners into the Marion County infirmary construction faults finds altered lighting, improper foundation walls, and cracking cement floors. Weaver & Son contract valued at 96,142 faced 3,380.80 in deductions for deviations from plans, with additional findings on hollow blocks and unsupported work.

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Countess Joyce Seeks Annulment After Troubled Marriage

New York July 30 Peppy Hopkins Joyce Countess Margaret Jupton Hopkins Joyce Marner says in court the Count was a nice gentleman who failed to work and dominated finances. She financed the marriage, paid bills, and faced him as love faded. The count insists her motives were financial and refuses the annulment.

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Buses May Aid Street Car Service Here

Indianapolis plans consider using motor buses to supplement streetcar service amid surveys by the Indianapolis Street Railway Company. If adopted, buses would transfer passengers at designated points and extend to growing city areas. Interurban routes between Indianapolis and Franklin to begin nine-bus service, with hourly schedules and possible expansion if Franklin proves successful.

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Purdue Plans 30 Scholarships For State Fair Winners

The Indianapolis Star reports Purdue University will award 30 scholarships valued at five dollars each for four years to students entering agriculture or home economics programs. State fair winners from Indiana boys and girls clubs will be chosen through a scoring system, with three top scorers receiving Star Scholarships. Additional Purdue scholarships will cover various divisions, including livestock, poultry, dairy, pig clubs, and sewing. A 40 acre land tract in Marshall County was purchased for experimental use, and a Celite products company fellowship funds further projects.

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State Board of Agriculture Prepares Fairgrounds Preparations

State Board of Agriculture members toured the fairgrounds for inspection and announced preparations for the annual event. Live stock buildings to be pressed in white uniforms. a contract was awarded for the arcade connection between sheep and hog barns. Plumbing and sewage work planned for the new boys camp housing 150 boys. Several buildings to be painted, including the administrative building, as plans finalize for the fair.

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Bond issue approved for $750000 bridge project

Marion county council authorized a bond issue of 750000 for the county share in acquiring property and constructing two White River bridges at Kentucky and Oliver avenues. City and county each bear 45 percent of costs. property owners pay 10 percent. Estimated total project cost exceeds 3 million dollars. Kentucky and Oliver avenues slated for construction with specific contracts awarded to Mead Balsh and Stein Construction.

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England Abandons Pact Over Naval Gun Elevation Change

London announces British demand that raising turret guns on existing battleships would breach the Washington naval limitation treaty. The U S and Japan are advised. Washington has not replied. The Navy seeks congressional approval to modernize battleships including elevating guns to longer ranges, while debate centers on treaty provisions and permissible alterations.

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Vanderbilt Girls Lost at Sea During 2 Hour Run

Two Vanderbilt girls, daughters of Wilany HH Vander bilts of New York, were reported lost after a frigid two hour voyage in a small air canoe off Bulley’s Beach. Joining them were Elmer Stits, a Vale student, and Tommy Taylor, son of local residents. A high seas gale forced the craft toward shore, but a coast guard rescue brought them within a mile of Hazrad before contact was lost.

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France last offer at Inter Allied talks signals Dawes plan backing

In London, French delegates presented a new proposal to Premier Ramsay MacDonald and Kellogg as Allied leaders met at Downing Street. The plan seeks a funding compromise to advance the Dawes Plan, aiming to ease Germany’s reparations burden and restore international credit. British and American observers warn progress may be slow, with no guarantees of acceptance.

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Crowe Battles to Bar Back Door Insanity Plea

The trial rages as Crowe fights to exclude insanity defense for two young defendants. Judge Caverly and state attorney Crowe clash with Darrow over competency and admissibility of psychiatric testimony. The courtroom scene grows heated as legal arguments stretch toward potential outcomes and appeals.

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Lone Man Enters Offic Manufacturing Company in Indiana

A lone man enters an office manufacturing company in Indiana and, at gunpoint, forces Virg Clemens to hand over money.

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BANDIT ROBS PAYROLL IN RICHMOND FIRM

A lone bandit entered the Oliver H Bartel Combe bookkeeper’s office in Richmond Indiana and seized about 1000 dollars from a payroll he demanded. The robber warned the clerk to lock the door for five minutes then fled, police report. Several other robberies and a separate youth theft case are noted in Fort Wayne and nearby towns, including an auto theft and a hotel clothing heist, with multiple suspects sought.

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Paragon Farmer Killed by Lightning in Indiana

A July 30 Indiana report says Hubert Duckworth aged 23, along with Lawrence Bowman and Ervin Thomas, were struck by lightning while working a threshing crew at Eph Goss barn near Paragon. The barn and hay were destroyed. Duckworth survived with a wife and two children, while Bowman and Thomas were seriously injured.

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Money order book stolen from postoffice substation

A money order book containing 139 money orders and a cutter and stamp was stolen from a postoffice substation in John N Ward drug area 334d Cutton street between 4 and 7 last night. Serial numbers 16042 to 18900 were missing. a check shown last night indicated a money order was issued. P B Phillips was in charge during the absence of Edward Marino.

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Riot at Rahway Reformatory Breaks Out

Rahway New Jersey July 30 inmates rioted at the reformatory. Guards were injured as three prisoners clashed in the yard and cells. Rounds called to restore order as reports of further disturbances emerged.

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