Political intrigue and loan details surface in McCray era notes
Report describes a meeting at a large hotel where Governor McCray and allies discussed debts, assets, and the Aetna land holdings. It cites Goodrich supplying 350 000 dollars, potential payments to creditors, and that further details would be continued on page nine.
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Forecast for Indianapolis and Surrounding Area
Occasional showers expected with temperatures around the mid teens. U S Weather Bureau and Almanac data indicate humidity and wind patterns across the region. No significant precipitation beyond light showers anticipated. daily highs near the freezing mark and variable cloud cover.
Police to auction unclaimed stolen Ford sedan in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis police will sell at public auction a stolen Ford sedan recovered and used for months by John W. Mullin, detective supervisor, on police and private work. Prosecuting Attorney William P. Evans ordered the sale amid claims of irregular use and ownership confusion.
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Indianapolis
John W. Mullin
Mullin
Evans
progecuine
Trade Boom Seen By Mexican Page
Washington reports indicate a trade boom and restored international status for Mexico after friendly talks with Obregon and the United States. The State Department announced renewed diplomatic relations and forthcoming accreditation of ambassadors, with Britain France Belgium and Cuba expected to follow.
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WASHINGTON
Britain
France
Belgium
Cuba
Mexico
family of nations
State Department
City of Mexico
Coolidge
Charles Barren
John Barton’ Payne
Harding
United States
Great Britain
Hughes
Indiana State Fair Opens Monday With Three Sections
The Star reports a three section edition today with two regular news sections and a dedicated Indiana State Fair section. The fair opens Monday and coverage highlights events, exhibits and schedules.
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Star today
Indland Bell Telephone Rates Increase Revenue
Federal court injunction hearing planned for October on a case over new rates that added about 31.6 million dollars in annual revenue for the Indland Bell Telephone Company. Officials and Crawfordsville officials contest valuation and service adequacy while petitions are held on file.
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Indland” Bell_Telephone Company
Federal
public service “commission
aylor
E. _Groninger
Indianapolis corporation council
public service commission
commission
Crawfordsville
Shortage and surplus of freight cars amid rail traffic strains
Washington reports the American Railway Association says freight loadings are the heaviest in history yet 74 917 freight cars are in good repair for fog service on Aug 2. Meanwhile 5 600 freight cars are reported surplus while 57 108 coal cars sit unused at locations with no demand and coal car shortage stands at 19.
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WASHINGTON
American Railway Association
aiveris
Freya Steamer Tossed by Fierce Baltic Storm
A tourist steamer Freya with 206 aboard was torn from its moorings near Heejer by a hurricane described as Denmark Schleswig’s fiercest in forty years. Sixty to seventy passengers are missing, Mano Island is submerged, farms flooded, cattle drowned, and trade routes severely disrupted.
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COPENHAGEN
onder ater
Birkenhead Repeats Critique of Wilson at LUNCHEON Tour
Lord Birkenhead, visiting Minneapolis, repeats criticisms of Woodrow Wilson and the Versailles Treaty. He says American support for his idealistic peace plan is unlikely and notes President Wilson’s role in the League of Nations. He praised American crowds and prepared a cable to the King.
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Minn
Woodrow Wilson
Williamstown
Mane
Lord Birkenhead
Wilene
Tes
en zon
United States
Lara Birkenhead
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
League of Nations
Wilsom
jae woelt
Ode to Returned Oyster
Poem expresses joy at the return of oysters after months away. The speaker relishes fried spring chick setbacks, praises the shellfish’s charm, and imagines finding a pearl. The piece closes with credit to Mary Bostwick and a Sept 1 date hinted as the return moment.
Miners Quit Work as Principals Reject Pinchot Plan
Harrisburg August 31 The resignation of mining actions in the anthracite region followed Governor Pinchot’s four proposals for settlement. Operators and union leaders returned no agreement, choosing to suspend mining and keep status quo until a fresh meeting. Lewis denounced the delay and warned that the union would stand by a work stoppage unless demands were met.
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miners’ union
Pinchot
skica
John L. Lewis
tinted
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S. D. Warriner
W. J. Hichards
A. B. Jessup
W. W. Inglis
pol jley committee
W. L. Connell
a | ifth
themexit
Bloomington Water Company plans 450000 in securities bonds
Bloomington public service commission order authorizes the water firm to move 450,900 in securities and approves a contract for a new water works plant near the city to augment supply. The plan includes 150,000 common stock and 300,000 preferred stock. Bloomington proposes to issue 150,000 in bonds to buy all but nine shares of stock. The tax board hearing and expected decision on the bond issue were reported as decisions due today. Opponents argue the contract is invalid and some residents oppose the bond.
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yanterday
Bloomington Water Company
ctty of
Bloomington
state board of tax commissioners
tax board
nobile service commission
Taftana university
iwater company
Seize Corfu Island Off Greek Coast Sparks War Claims
News dispatches report air and naval bombardment of Corfu as Rome spurs Greek refusal to bow to ultimatums. Greeks appeal to the League of Nations for intercession but sources indicate Mussolini may block Geneva’s mediation, hardening belief war cannot be averted.
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Rome
League of ‘Nations
Mussolini
Geneva
Corfu Occupied by Italian Hallan Forces
Italian and Albanian fleet actions bombard Corfu forcing surrender threats. At least fifteen Greek civilians killed and many wounded as Italian troops land and occupy the town. Greek protests and martial law follow amid international appeals.
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ISLAND-OF- CORFU
Associated Press
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American Near East Relief
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Corfin
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Britain Prefers League Arbitration If War Looms Over Greece
Paris dispatch reports Britain cables Rome and Athens seeking League of Nations arbitration to halt widening Greece Italy tensions. A second line notes Mussolini’s fleet near Greece may issue a fresh ultimatum with demands including apology and indemnity, while Italy builds forces in the region.
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LONDON
Mussolini
Greece
Italy
Talian conaul heefe
yaltas
rexerviata
France
Brom
Rome
Island of Corfu as Neutral Territory Statement
The text notes Corfu as a neutral territory and mentions its location near Alibainta ten miles away, comparing its status to Belgium's in 1914 and referencing the British French and German roles in the region.
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Alibainta
Corfu
Germany
Belgium
Americans at Corfu Sheltered by Near East Relief
Col W D Haskell reported seven or eight Americans including several nurses and staff from the hospital and orphan home at the Corfu station, now under Near East Relief care. The group worked with the Greek royal set, stationed at the Palace Hotel resort. about 1,500 Greek and German children are said to be under care. Events in Italy Greece tensions loom, but Washington sees no immediate breakdown.
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Italy
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Athena
Greece
Corfu
olan
W. D. Haakell
tarseees
Red Cross
cat akell
iran women's hospital
LCorps
Americat
sonnel
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Americéha
hospital
orphane’ home
orphan
Haskell
hraath
mont han
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Heewell
fror onkell
Smythie dillter
Russia
Washington
League of Nations
Tangier
iaid
Toscan
Great Britain
France
Spain
Sings Good-Bye Forever Stricken by Paralysis
Danville Illinois August 31 Harold Stocker whistler with the Royal Scotch Highlanders band collapsed while finishing a song. He was rushed to hospital after a throat paralytic episode attributed to illness. Stocker had felt unwell in days prior and received treatment before the incident.
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jay afternoon
Harold Stocker
whistler
zolotat
Royal Scotch Highlanders
cesar
baer
Stocker
a. apedallet
Rome
etersburg
joe
the Highlanders
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