Water Firsts Plan of Expansion Based on Growth
Indianapolis Water Company argues its rate increase is necessary to serve a city forecast to reach 500,000 by 1940. Engineers say expansion capital is needed to meet rising demand, while the city disputes the valuation used to justify earnings, suggesting a lower appraisal would show adequate returns. CONTINUES ON PAGE Two.
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SARS MUSHTITZ
Indianapolia Water Company
Indianapolis
Corporation
Taylor E. Groninger
C. H. Gelat
water company
public service commission
commission
Weather Forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Star Almanac of the Day reports a forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis for Monday and Tuesday. Expect continued warmth and generally fair conditions with possible local thunder showers. The article also notes yesterday's weather conditions with humidity, precipitation, and temperature details.
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Indiana
Tueasday
Indianapolis
United States Weather Bureau
Indianapolis Star
Bon risea
tina ar neanee Saas
Fire destroys large frame building at Alexander box factory
A wage dispute sparked a direct action that set fire to a large frame section of the Alexander box factory at Indiana avenue and Hiawatha street, drawing about 30,000 spectators and causing $14,000 in damage. Thomas Pearson, 15, confessed to starting the blaze after a failed demand for a raise. his father, a factory porter, had previously refused. The one story frame area burned quickly, while the main concrete factory remained intact. Fire and police fought to control crowds, with police riders aiding firefighters. The plant, owned by Warren S. Smith and Hubbard Smith, is part of a complex that rebuilds wooden Bowen sheeps. the facilities were insured.
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fie
Alexander box factory
Indi- RNR avenue
Hiawatha street
Thoman Pearson
hor
Hiawatha a
Pearson
Thomas
Bert The Mames
Itia
Hasauper
Smith
Hubbard Smith
Bowen shepp
alex
Alex Ateser
Morris street
Loas
Alexander
Wife Missing in Poison Pen Notes Spark Nationwide Search
Cincinnati police and Indiana authorities launched a nationwide search for Anna Marie Miller Bedinger, wife of Louis Bedinger, amid a rash of poison pen letters alleging affairs. Bedinger reports several mysterious calls and a potential sighting as police guard their Chickasaw Avenue home in Cincinnati. The Evansville native is described as five eight, 160 pounds, with engagement and wedding rings, carrying 35 to 40 dollars, and recently left home after a threatening call about her husband.
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Indianapolis Star
CINCINNATI
Mia
Anna Marie Miller Bellinger
Louis “Bedinger
Bedinger
Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Milinoin
Jettera
Ilineis
Chickasaw avenue
Redinger
ciy
millner
aaldabe
Beding
Mins Lujian Miller
Evanaville
Nude girl posed bust sparks personal turmoil claim
A woman alleges that a nude photograph of herself arranged as a bust caused trouble at home, saying the arrangement disrupted her family life and contributed to the collapse of her marriage.
Woman sues sculptor over head on nude statue in New York
Mrs. Charles A Lind, 20, claims her head used for a head and shoulders cast joined to a nude figure in artist Stirling Calder's statue The Test Dryad. She says the commission damaged her marriage and health, seeks $200000, and legal action includes suits against Calder Vogue magazine and the American Sculpture Society. Her guardian was appointed by Justice Lydon as she recovers from a breakdown.
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NEW YORK
Charles A, Lind
bob-hsied
saya
auing Stirling Calder
Abrahamy Levy
Justice Lydon
Supreme Court
Vogue Company
Vogue
American Sculpture Society
Art Students’ League
Calder
azkea
Mra
Mr. Calder
Efra
Lind
Navy radio training to begin for embrey operators
Washington reports a plan to teach embryo radio operators at Pensacola to use wireless receiving sets during night watches. The program, announced today, straps devices to cadets and feeds data and formulas, aiming to boost learning beyond daytime lessons. A skeptical official doubts its effectiveness for all students.
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WASHINGTON
navy
Penencola
Senat.ao
Father Kills Girl and Self At Picnic in Kentucky
Willem Amsmeister, described as desperate, opened fire at a church club picnic on the Ohio River banks near Louisville, killing his 15 year old daughter Tam Fin Meister and 18 year old Mamie Zingmeister, wounding two youths and another girl. He later shot himself in the head. The Coast Guard searched the river without recovering a body. Zinsmeister, armed with two revolvers and ninety rounds, fled in a taxicab after the carnage. The dead and wounded include Tam Meister, Mamie Connelly, Bara Connelly, and Thomas Mullane y, Charles Hiflee, Gertrude Franconia. all wounded expected to recover. Luckert, the father-in-law, said Zinsmeister wished to kill five more people that afternoon.
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LOUISVILLE
Pune
Willem Amsmeister
Otilo
Zinsteister'aag hr
ihia
Mahe
chean
zenid
Umea
plente
i TAM FINS MEISTER
MAMIE ZINGMEISTEN
payer
BARA CONNELLY
THOMAS MUGLLANEY
CHARLES HIFLEE
GERTRUDE FRANCONTA
St. Matthews
Misa Connelly
United States coast guard
Tater
Giffer
Franconia Waa
Mullaney
Zins
rugister
C. A. Iuckert
Luckert
Ziname
Zingmeister
Florida Governor's Aide Shot Woman Arrested
Jacksonville June 24 Robert Shackelford 47 chief field officer under ex Sheriff Merritt and investigator for Governor Hardee was shot at his home The woman arrested Mrs Sassy Vaught 26 admitted shooting claiming self defense They say he reached for a pistol during a quarrel The aide helped expose confidence men in Florida and lived in Lake City
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JACKSONVILLE
Fls
Robert Shackelford
Robert &. Merritt
Desperado Natchess Surrounded After Marquette Shootout
A large posse, led by Lieut. J C Cleghorn, trapped fugitive Natchess in a swamp near Maplerides and Bacanaba after he killed Deputy Sheriff Frank Curran and wounded a state police officer. The standoff ended with Natchess dying as he reached the hospital. Local farmers joined the hunt, turning the chase into a brutal four day pursuit marked by rifle fire and blood tracks.
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MARQUETTE
Jane
George Natcheam
Maplerides
Bacanaba
posse
Natcho
Frank Curran
J. C. Cleghorn
Watchess
Natchess
Lieut
Chughorn
earier
tye
Leviathan Sets New York Navy Speed Record Triumph
The Leviathan returns to New York ready to defend its race record against foreign ships, reflecting on a historic trial that crowned American engineering over Britain’s Long Beach era. Capt. Hartley led a secret plan, timing a speed burst on the third day out from Boston as officials watched the test with pride and anticipation.
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NEW YORK
Unite States
offelita
Botain
Bennet
Bahamas
Albert D. Lasker
KE. C. Plummer
T. W. O'Connor
FF. W. Thompson
Herbert Hartley
William F.' . Gibbs
Gibbs Brothers, Inc
Homer Ferguson
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Greathouse sees no objection to New York convention
Indiana Democratic national committeeman Charles A. Greathouse said there is no serious objection to holding the Democratic national convention in New York if the city makes a strong offer. He noted convenience suggests a western location, and he doubted the party would nominate a wet candidate given the present mood on Prohibition.
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New York
Charles A. Greathouse
Indiana
Greathouse
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
New York World
cammates j
Anderson
dewnpaper
fsmout
America
United States
Denmwerade party
Fear Town Burned Near Campbellton, New Brunswick
New news from Beatizouche county reports Rocky Gulch ten miles from Campbellton largely destroyed by fire. The village was said to be virtually surrounded by flames within the last twenty four hours.
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FREDERICTON
New Brunswick
Rocky Gulch
Campbellton
Beatizouche county
Are
Bullet produced as evidence in Yonkers murder case
In Yonkers on June 24 three months after Daniel Healy was shot and two customers killed, Healy coughed up the bullet during a coughing spell and handed it to District Attorney Rowland. The bullet is tied to Peter McLean, alleged assailant, who faces trial within a form week.
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YONKERS, N
Daniel Healy
atorm
Healy
Rowland
Peter Mclean
dringeia
Lloyd George urges fair trial for American liquor ban
Ex Premier David Lloyd George addresses a Welsh Baptist gathering and urges sympathy for U S prohibition efforts over liquor seizures in New York harbor. He notes America’s right to enforce the policy and calls for calm, warning against South Atlantic shipping tensions as ships plan to carry liquor to sea. CONTINUED ON PAGE TARER.
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London
America
CONDON
Lune
Associated Prear
David Lloyd George
Aridah
Mqnor
ilquer
New York harbor
civilizetom
New York
United States
Atlantic
ateamship
Al Smith Leaves French Lick After Restful Visit
Governor Al Smith of New York departed French Lick Springs Hotel after a ten day stay. He traveled with New York officials and friends, saying the trip was for rest with no political purpose. Smith played golf with his party, including his son Al Smith Jr, during the visit.
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Indianapolis Star
FRENCH LICK
Ind
Al Smith
New York
French Lick Springe hotel
Albany
N.Y
Indiana Apolia
Smith
Chicago
Indiana
hotel cauren
Al Smith Jr
Empire state
President Harding Sees War Heroes in Denver
President Harding visits Denver arriving for a day long tour that includes a hospital stop for wounded World War I veterans. He vows to do more than drafting soldiers, pledging to mobilize every dollar and resource to prevent another war while Mrs. Harding distributes flowers to patients. The couple attends church, tours parks, and greets locals along their daylight schedule.
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DENVER
Jina
Harding
hoaplat
United States
Kroop
Mrs. Harding
anly
Lawrence Phippa
Colorado
Rex. Harding
wialora
Kansas
Last Roll of Lightning Brigade Held at Memorial Hall
Special to The Indianapolis Star Terre Haute Ind June 4 Veterans of Wilder's Lightning Brigade held their final reunion as a separate unit at Memorial Hall Only fourteen attended with representatives from four states The meeting marked the sixth anniversary of the Hoover Gap battle June 1863 Speakers included Capt Rosen M Beck O M Crowder Eugene C Newland George Starr Charles N D McClure and George Petry The next gathering will coincide with the state G A R encampment at Frankfort in May 193?
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TERRE HAUTE
Ind
Memorial Hall
Hoover’s Gap
W. B. Rippetos
Moers M. Beck
Hotton
Kan
Indiana battery
Rippetoe
Rosen M Beck
O. M. Crowder
Eugene C. Newland
George Starr
Charles ND. McClure
George Petry
Frank ifort
Manea M. Beck
Holton
Kas
Charles D. McClure
Indiana
Newton
WA. S. Cooper
Charleston
Illinois
Claremont
Hill
Johnathan Ward
Terra Hatte
C. H. Crowder
Sullivan, Ind
Lightning Fire Ignites Fifteen Oil Tanks in Lucinda Plant
A storm sparked a fire at the Lucinda Refining Company plant in Lucinda Clarion County. Fifteen tanks holding about 7 000 barrels of crude oil and gasoline were not aflame thanks to swift action and precautions, preventing wider spread. The issue centered on limited containment after the electrical storm. Local responders worked to prevent further damage and monitor for flare ups.
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Lucinda Refining Sones pany
Lucinda
nhy
Two Mountain Tour Victims: Curtin and French Die in 75-Foot Plunge
Sumner Curtin of Washington and Thomas T. French of Denver die when their car plunges over a 75-foot cliff during a mountain tour, rolling to the canyon bottom. Authorities investigate the crash and identify the victims.
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Sumner Curtin
Washington
Thomas T. French
Denver
Tragic Denver Auto Crash Involving President Harding Party
A car carrying members of President Harding's Denver visit plunged from Looking Glass curve into a seventy two foot embankment after steering gear allegedly failed. Fatalities include Sumner Curtis and Thomas French. Donald A. Craig and Thomas A. Dawson were seriously injured but survived. Dawson’s back and ribs were damaged, Craig suffered head lacerations. The accident halted the president’s schedule. Harding canceled engagements and ordered slower driving for all convoy vehicles.
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JAMEA B. NOUR
Univeran
PENVER
Gal
Harding
Denver
autoro mobile
SUMNER CURTIS
Washington, D
Republican national committee
THOMAS T
DONALD A. CRAIG
Washington
New York Herald bureau
Alaska
THOMAS A. DAWSON
Denver museum
United States Senate
Bear Creek canyon
iir
Looking Glass
Curtin
French
Craig
Dawson wandore
Dawson
Craiz
CEN
Gurtia
John T. Adams
Republican committee
Phipps
Carol Dawson
Senate
cara
eas county
Hutchinson
Kas
Curtis
Dawnon
Frrench
President Hard
New Streetcar Routes Adjusted In City Lines
Street cars on East Washington College and East Tenth avenues were rerouted yesterday. Washington Street cars now curve from Delaware to Maryland Meridian then north to Washington Street before proceeding east. College and East Tenth lines detour at Delaware and Alabama, heading west on Washington to Pennsylvania then onto Pennsylvania and out Measra Schitaatts: vengia, a.
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Washington, College and
Eeat
Washington
Delaware street
Maryland
Meridian street
Washington street
oast
Penneyivants
College and
Eaat
Massachusetts avenue
Delaware
Alabama
Pennsylvania
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