09 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1923
Page
1
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association lauds the national administration for prosperity and commends Governor McCray. They back Clyde Walb as state chairman and speculate on a Harding renomination while endorsing business stability and farm price stabilization amid a South Bend outing that included a Studebaker plant tour.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity Saturday and Sunday calls for increased cloudiness with Sunday showers. Temperature little changed. Yesterday’s conditions show relative humidity and precipitation details, with a Korean special report reference and almanac notes.
In Detroit two women attempted suicide following disputes with their husbands over bobbed hair. Julie Alamore swallowed twenty two pain tablets and a poison tablet before collapsing. Marjorie Ann Webster jumped into the Detroit River and was saved by Harry Wentworth who pursued and restrained her until help arrived.
Police questioned Dr G B McAuliffe after Mirna Bicésom Martin, a nurse in his employ, was found dead and wrapped for disposal in New York. A Filipino butler, arrested as he tried to throw the body into the bay, is believed to have killed her at the doctor’s home. A blood spot on a top-floor bedroom and missing curtains are noted as clues, with the nurse not living at the house. Meanwhile in Salt Lake City, Marriner A Browning Jr and John M Browning Jr face first-degree murder charges in the Ballantyne case, with Browning Jr charged as an accessory and Marriner Browning admitting self-defense in the shooting.
The Metropolitan police went on strike this morning in Pekin in what is described as a political move to force President Li Yuan-Hung to resign. Li remains at his residence and says he has no intention of resigning. The pay of officers is reported in arrears.
Five persons, two men and three women, are being held for questioning after the mutilated body of 21 year old Helena Marie Drachmann was found in a culvert on a country road near Youngstown. An anonymous note led authorities to the scene as police chase a potential admirer previously warned by a threatening letter.
A blazing heat wave hit Yukon yesterday with temperatures reported as 91 in the shade and 120 in the sun. The Dominion Weather Bureau notes it as the hottest day in twenty three years, surpassed only by an all time peak on July 10, 1990 when it was one degree warmer.
Indiana towns gain viaducts new bridges and added trackage as the Lake Erie and Western plans upgrade. Nickel Plate, Lake Erie & Western and Chesapeake and Ohio systems consolidate under Van Sweringen control with a 11.38 million budget for 1923. Delivery of new equipment is scheduled for July through September, with 500 of 1000 auto cars already in service.
The Indianapolis Water Company filed with the Public Service Commission seeking water rate increases to earn a reasonable return on a valuations base of about 16.5 million dollars. The commission last winter set rates on a 10.8 million valuation and tax officials list real estate at 23.9 million. company argues growth needs justify higher expenditures over the next decade. Indianapolis officials say rates should not be based on an inflated valuation, with engineering surveys planned to determine needed work and funding.
Elaine Lee Harris, wife of Beverly D. Harris a prominent New York financier, faces sheriff seizure of her personal property after failure to pay attorney fees from a husband’s suit. The case concerns an annual marriage matter and related legal actions. The wording reflects the era’s tabloid framing of a high society legal dispute involving prominent individuals.
The piece describes letters posted on church steeples urging youths to attend the citizens' military training camp at Camp Knox. Lieutenant James E. Parker led aerial mail drops to promote enlistment, with schemes to drop mail via high poles and air drops, and reflections on mail delivery methods during the campaign.
Washington June 8 The decision to give women a more prominent part in the Republican party council emerged from a conference between President Harding and John T Adams chairman of the national committee. An initial step likely would appoint a woman to act as associate adviser to the committee with broader participation possible at the next national committee meeting and the presidential convention next year. The discussion also covered world court proposals and a public statement by the committee attacking allied governments over Rhineland army cost terms. Harding plans a Delaware trip with visits to Wilmington Dover Milford and Lewes and an initiation into the Ta Cedars of Lebanon during Milford stay. The party announcement appears on page three.
Predictions of many more injuries accompany Indianapolis turnout for the barefoot benefit baseball game to aid James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children. Recruit counts near 1000, with 200 already assured to free the game. local and distant supporters donate funds and arrange reception committees for guest of honor Andre K. Landis.
Citizens are asked to complete a blank form to request a call about the Air Velvet baseball game next Tuesday. Return to The Star's circulation department or call Main 4000 and ask for Mr. Payne or Mr. Hoots for information.
Paris reports France’s strong position against Britain after long war. Temps cites Britain must drop German policy or France will not heed discussion. Premier Poincare rejects German proposals unless a full cease of resistance is achieved. Continues in pane ten.
The Hoosier Motor Club will relocate from the Claypool hotel to ground floor space in the Blacherne near Meesehiutan and Vermont, with an additional floor above for officers. The move aims to consolidate activities, expand facilities, and improve public touring connections. Workmen will finish renovations within two weeks, with occupancy expected soon.
The Soviet leadership orders unions to stop expelling members for church ties and to ease anti religious propaganda. Clergy and lay leaders call for government meetings. Pope's emissaries report archbishop Zeplak's harsh sentencing and military confinement while Father Zellinsky is freed.
Richard Stegemeier aged 47, a noted Indianapolis cafeteria and theater operator, was found wandering about two miles south of Fishers Indiana after a several day disappearance. He was in weakened condition and under medical care. His son, relatives, and Mrs. Anna Anderson of Cantleton had reported a man resembling him seen near Castleton, prompting the reunion. He recalled visiting a physician and an ending of a three day absence without full details. A planned vacation may follow once he fully recovers.
New York state officials led by the Attorney General, with five deputies, opened an active sweep into curb market brokerage houses after the bankruptcy of JL Winkelman & Co, the largest curb house. The inquiry targets four earlier failures and may expand to more firms as hearings begin for Winkelman’s receivership and asset transfers.
Atlanta police warned by St Louis chief to avert a threatened killing. Telegrams said F F Wert left St Louis for Atlanta to kill Joseph Mosely of Otto North Carolina. St Louis urged Atlanta to warn the intended victim as Mrs West claimed her husband was the threat without cause.
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