Fire chiefs deny Indianapolis department inefficiency
Simeon C. Hoyt, assistant fire chief, testified at the final hearing on a petition by the Merchants and Manufacturers Insurance Bureau for reduced fire insurance rates. He rejected charges of political influence and inefficiency, noting a system based on experience and efficiency, and citing new apparatus and drivers that boosted department performance. The board chairman and city counsel defended the department's discipline and leadership, while critics urged a semi military structure. Continued on page three.
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Indianapolia fire department
Simeon C. Hoyt
merchants’ and manufacturers’ Insurance bureau
Indianapolis
Statehouse
Thomas S. McMerray Jr
Charles A. Whitney
national board of fire underwriters
McMurray
Hoyl
fire department
John J. O'Brien
W. . Taylor
Shank
Taylor E. Groninger
O'Brien
Groninger
smn
Whitney
Detroit
Mich
as & ofty
Ernest L. Kingston
board of public safety
O’Brien
Inolis
tai Eis
Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday in Indianapolis
Indianapolis area forecast shows fair Thursday with likely moderate temperatures on Friday. Temperature readings include noon around 90, evening around 37, with no significant precipitation expected. Humidity and historical departure figures appear inconsistent in the OCR but indicate typical almanac style data for the day.
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United States
Indianapolia Star
inca
Bon Bey
Morning readers buy today breakfast coffee and the morning newspaper
The piece notes that morning papers capture readers' attention and drive strong circulation growth, claiming Indianapolis is becoming a morning newspaper city. It argues that advertisers should base today’s fates on today’s ads, with The Star as the sole morning and Sunday paper in Indianapolis and outsizing other Indiana papers.
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Indianapolis
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Afr
The
Star
Indiananolia
Indiana
Headless Body Found in Southside Pool Dressing Room
Pittsburgh reports a headless male body discovered in the girls dressing room at the Southside bathing pool. A man died about twenty four hours earlier, with Arabic Turkish name inscriptions and nurse uniform photos found on coat cards. Police investigate possible linkage to the severed head found near Monongahela River.
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PITTSBURGH
Southside
Howgan Hezer
Chick
Indy
Bank Officials Held In Failure
Ottawa reports the suspension of the Home Bank leads to arrests. H J Daly president and three directors plus the chief accountant were detained by authorities in connection with the bank’s collapse on August 17. Bond amounts and the curator’s preliminary loss figures are released. Four more indictments emerge in Cincinnati related to bonded thefts from an insurance firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
H. J. Daly
Home bank
dominion
Daly
P. Gough
F. J. pases ami
A. B. Barker
Toronto
wrann
general reserve
NEW YORK
National City bank
Southern and Western Life Insure ace’ company
Cincinnat
Robert A. Franks Jr
Carnegie Foundation
Clayton B. Merwin
Youngstown
Mexican Venezuelan Row Sparks U S Diplomatic Scrutiny
U S officials monitor rising tensions between Mexico and Venezuela. State Department confirms relations have been strained for some time and notes the government may offer aid to either side if opportunities arise, while keeping a friendly observer stance.
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U.S
WASHINGTON
United Press
Mexico
Venezuela
United States
State Department
department
Severe quake drives Japanese from homes
A severe earthquake struck Tokyo shortly before 7 am, forcing residents from their homes and cutting off electricity. The tremor was also felt in Osaka, prompting evacuations and concern over infrastructure in the region.
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TOKIO
Associated Press
Osaka
Walton launches battle to nullify special election
Oklahoma City oct 3 Associated Press returns from yesterday's election show overwhelming support for a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature the power to convene on its own call to impeach Governor Walton. Walton seeks court order blocking certification while accusing improper広告 and armed deputies and Ku Klux Klan intimidation. He vows to defend constitutional government ahead of a Dec 8 special election.
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OKLAHOMA CITY
Okio
Associated Press
Walton
Ohio
J. C. Walton
state election board
secretary of state
Tom G. Chambers Jr
Ulewal becaus
Ku Klux Kien
Oklahoma
Walton de-clared
Saloon plight tests dry law as Philadelphia closes
Philadelphia saloonkeepers scoff at the padlock order while still selling whisky and high powered beer. State troopers, Justice Department agents and city officers continue serving notices to close or curtail nuisances as Governor Pinchot pushes a broad anti liquor drive amid skeptical local officials and papers.
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PHILADELPHIA
Universal Service
Pinchot
Reuben B. Sams
Uae
Francis J. Manley
coun Association
thentar
nate servers
Department of Justice
Chicago
New York
St Louis Air Winners To Be Announced
In St Louis on October 3 the announcement of the On to St Louis air race winners was found incurrent and withdrawn for correction by the contest committee. The latest note said a new winner would be announced tomorrow. Twenty one airmen reported. Barling bomber landed at St Louis field from Betlevilla, Ill. Maj Gen Mason M Patrick, head of the Army Air Service, attended as passenger.
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ST. LOUIS
St. Louis field
Betlevilla
Mason M. Pattick
army air service
Laasenger
Girlish Fred Cleared Of Tesmer Murder Charge
Chicago October 3 Fred G Thompson known as Girlish Fred was acquitted of the murder of Richard Tesmer in a holdup after about two hours of deliberation. He testified in a gender changing life story on the stand sobbing at times and denying killing Tesmer. He admitted multiple names and past marriages and described dressing as a woman and living as a wife at times.
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CHICAGO
Fred G. Thompson
Richard C. Teamer
J. Thompson
tim
Tesmer
Carrick
Fay Hellees
Columbus
Frank Carrick
Crown Point
Ind
Thompson
Marielark
Ohio
Dawes Opposed to Branch Banks in Cities
Washington reports Attorney General Dawes opposes general branch banking. He says branches may handle deposits and cash checks only if local laws allow it, with limits to prevent full banking services. The debate includes Federal Reserve powers and the future of the national system and reserve coordination. Page three continuation noted.
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WASHINGTON
Daugherty
Dawes
joint
congressional banking committee
M.é. Dawes
Federal reserve
Federal
o Dawes
commission
Phat
Federal reserve board
Charles S. Hamlin
Congress
Dollings Receiver Finds Unlawful Dividends Reported
Philadelphia Ta Ort. stockholders of the R L Dollings Company of Pennsylvania may receive 8 cents on the dollar the receiver reported to the Federal District court. Thoman Raeburn White noted dividends totaling 40000 were paid while earnings over three years totaled 70900 and 400000 advanced to subsidiaries. The receiver called the company affairs involved and said only a sketchy preliminary report is possible at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHILADELPHIA
Ort
R. L. Dollings Company of
Pennsylvania
Thoman Raeburn
White
Federal District court
Dollings company
Mexican Deputies Duel on House Floor in Mexico City
In Mexico City on October 3 the lower house erupted as deputies from Cun and De La Huerta clashed over a political dispute. Mena Cordova fired three shots at Rueda Leon, prompting shouts of Viva Gall es and Viva De La Huerta while punches flew. One bullet wound was reported.
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CITY OF
MEXICO
Congress
Plater
spentatora
Mena Cordova
Rueda son
Cun
Philares Galles
Adolfo Dela Huerta
Thera
Rueda Leon
City Hospital to Buy on Credit to End Year
City health officials plan to purchase provisions and supplies on credit for the remainder of the year, under board supervision, to tide the hospital through until next year’s tax receipts. A 14.5 cent 1924 tax levy, if approved, would allow the hospital to operate on a substantial basis and begin paying accumulated debts. The board pledged next year’s tax revenues to meet current obligations and direct steps to secure essential supplies for the hospital and public health.
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state tax board
E . E. Hodgin
the
bearch
Cleon Nate
Herman G. Morgan
board of health
auataby tate
mick
Carter Bravely Returns to Tutankhamun Excavation
Howard Carter, the American Egyptologist, sails to Luxor to resume work on the tomb of Tutenkhamun. He rejects occult fears linked to Lord Carnarvon’s death and says the mummy will remain undisturbed in its resting place as work begins with American experts to unseal the pharaoh’s casket in a four month campaign.
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LONDON
Ort
Presa i
Howard Carter
Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Tutenkhamun
Earat Carnarvon
Carter
Triaste
Totenkhamun
Lexor
restinis
TAX DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER AUTO SMASHUP
Bert Bean a taxicab driver living at 12 North Oriental street was arrested at night on charges of assault and battery and improper driving by Sergt Allison after his cab collided with an automobile driven by Robert Chenowoth of 1119 North Talbott street. The crash overturned the other car injuring Chenoweth and his mother Mrs Blanch Chenaweth. Both could return home.
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TAX
Bert Bean
North Oriental street
asanist
batte
Sergt. Allison
Robert Chenowoth
North Talbott street
Cheno A
Blanch Chenaweth
Merinian
Chenaweth
Convicts Besieged in Eddyville Fortress After Shooting Guards
Three convict murderers cornered in the Eddyville state penitentiary dining room after killing one guard and wounding three others. Citizen riflemen reinforce officials as besieged convicts exchange sporadic fire. guard Hodge Cunningham killed, W. M. Gilbert W. P. Gilliban, and W. J. Mattingly wounded. Engagement spans hours with barricaded convicts holding the two story dining hall as rescue efforts attempt to reach the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDDYVILLE
Eddyville state penitentiary
Liberty
Hodge Cunningham
Cyidiz
W.M. Gilbert
Breckinridge county
W. P. Gilliban
Lyon county
Mattingly
Leitchfield
Gilbert
Gilliban
Pnatucah hospital
Monte Walters
Loulawile
Lawrence Grimm
Mayfield
Harry Ferland
Covington
Newport
Gilllhan
Gililhan
Lee Scholes
Battingly
fricow
Cunningham
Hey
Irish Free State Parliament Opens in Dublin
The Irish Free State Parliament opened with Senate and Dail Eireann meeting. Governor General Healy outlined plans for a judicial system police structure and comprehensive military measures. Healed by government aims include farming support local government legislation and temperance laws while urging economy. Prisoners released figures were announced and bond redemption to support the Republican movement noted.
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DUBLIN
Associated Press
Irish Free State
Senate
Dail Eiréann
d Henly
Free State
sheuly searances
Healy
billa
RHO
bonda
America
Ireland
Union restrained and miner awarded damages in mine case
Evansville Ind Oct 3 John W Smith Springfield TL was awarded 53900 in personal damages and United Mine Workers Union 1095 was restrained from interfering with him if he works at the Francisco Federal mine Judge Albert B K Anderson halted the suit at noon after half the witnesses were heard The suit grew from the Francisco mine riot in June Ghiti.
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EVANSVILLE
Ind
John W. Smith
Springfield
United Mine Workers of America
Francises Federal
Albert BK. Anderson
Anderson
tan sith
Francisco
June Ghiti
Socialists Reject Government Compromise in Crisis
Government offered terms, Socialist Section rejects compromise. President Ebert faces new Berlin challenges as Stresemann attempt to form a fresh organization falls through. Von Kahr seizes absolute power in Bavaria with martial law considered.
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SOCIALIST
Stresemann
Bavaria
Berlin
Von Kahr
AICNICH
Universal Service
Kniling
Treich
Associated Press
Reichstag
Ebert
sossip
Man Rescued From Asphalt Block in Canton Ohio
Canton Ohio October 3 After chopping with axes for over two hours workers freed P P Hassan from a block of asphalt where he had been buried all night Only his head left arm and shoulder were visible Hassan had fallen into a pool of warm asphalt while walking near an asphalt plant He became exhausted and lay down His calls for help were heard shortly before 9 this morning Hassan remained conscious and directed the cutting away of the asphalt which held him prisoner He apparently suffered no serious injuries
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CANTON
P. P. Hassan
Hassan
Popularity Prizes From Local Association Carnival Winners
Prizes totaling several hundred dollars were awarded in a popularity contest conducted by the Thirtieth and Sinola Street Business Men's Association as a carnival climax. Helen Valadin won an Overland automobile with 94.954 votes, Jele Davie earned a phonograph with 38.490 votes, and a series of other prizes went to Chester Lively, Coombs, Mrs. W. C. Patterson, Lilian Barth, Robert Wella, Mrs. J. T. Hihertey, Philippa Schreiber, Helen us, and others. Officials praised the event for boosting business and community spirit as confetti and carnival decorations filled parts of the streets.
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Thirtieth
Sinolastreet
Dusiness Men's Association
Helen Valadin
Jele Davie
Chester Lively
Coombs
W. C. Patterson
Lillian Barth
Robert Wella
J. T. Hihertey
Philippa Schreiber
Helenus
Independents Lose Half Billion in Oil Profits
Ott. 3. Independent oil companies lost 500 million dollars that year, per BE W Marland president of Marland Refining Co. in New York, addressing the American Oil Men’s Association. He notes independents drilled more, yet 75 to 80 percent of oil now comes from Standard Oil majors, urging cooperative marketing and refining. Shelby Clark of Sinclair Refining Co. adds optimism about an upward climb after a bleak transition period.
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CHICAGO
W. Marland
Marland Refining Company
New York
Standard Oil
Shelby Clark
Sinclair Refining Company
Coolidge Welcomes Dairymen at White House
Delegates at a dairy congress wrap Washington sessions with a White House reception for President Coolidge. He calls the industry a mainsail to commerce and a pillar of international relations, noting its role in building the dairy sector and the mind, with no adequate substitute for dairy. Ex-governor Lowden of Illinois stresses the value of purebred cattle and says fewer than 3 percent of the milking cows are of higher breeds.
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Washington
White House
Coolidge
gore
Preallent Coolidge
soverfior Lowden
Iilinois
Elizabeth Ann Seton First American Saint Report
A Rome report states Elizabeth Ann Seton, born in New York on August 28, is to be canonized as the first American saint. A founder of the Sisters of Charity, she joined the Catholic Church after her husband's death in 1804 and established a community at Emmitsburg, Maryland. She died January 4, 1821.
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PARIS
Universal Services
Wil-' Man Seten
Tate
Emmittsauth. Md
Joseph’s
Jeiniitteburg
Tan
Radicalism in Bavaria challenges German government turmoil
Bavarian leader Von Kahr asserts tax resistance against the Reich while Berlin awaits a Stresemann cabinet reshuffle. Reichstag factions oppose government plans on eight hour work, taxation, and reforms amid social unrest. Military figures push for strong national unity under varying political pressures.
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Van Kahr
Bavaria
Stresemann
ZR-1 Sets Up New Records On Trip
Officials at the naval air service station summarize the dirigible 28-1 Smith round trip to St Louis. Elapsed time 47 hours 47 minutes. Actual time in air 45 hours and minutes. Distance 2,200 miles. Average speed 52 mph. Highest speed 78 mph. Crew of 42 in three shifts. Fuel data incomplete. 12 hour Chicago leg used 854 gallons at an estimated $158. ZE-1 returned to hangar at clock this morning.
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LAKUAURSZ
N. J
naval air service station
St. Louis
remen
Chicago
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ike
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ST. LOUIS AIR
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FRED
DFE
fmale
DOLLINGS
CITY HOSPITAL
Clifford C. Rewling
health board
Ray Wright
state board of accounts
health department
Wright
Orage Hell
Dail Eireann
Guiline
Ebert Calla
BUSINESS MEN’S ASSOCIATION
Illinois
Iast
Fan’ dtanty
Indianapolis Oil Insurance Company
Thirtheth
Meridian
fromu
ROME
Bes
Labor
Heinrich Braung
Ore
united Socialists
Rudolf Hilterding
finapre
LUDENDORFF
Fatherland
MILES BOUTON
MPNICH
Germany
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