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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1923

Page

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Tokyo Earthquake Devastates City and Suburbs

A major quake and aftershocks devastate Tokyo and Yokohama areas. Tens of thousands killed or injured, with widespread destruction including central Tokyo landmarks. Refugees flood suburbs. trains resume, relief operations expand as Japan mobilizes aid and shelter.

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Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Surrounding Area

Forecast for Indianapolis Monday and Tuesday calls for clear to fair skies, with a warmer northern half Monday and cooler conditions across the north Tuesday. The Almanac notes yesterday’s humidity near 25 percent at noon, with temperatures around 84 percent later, and reports precipitation and departures from normal timings for January.

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U S Ambassador and wife saved after Tokyo quake report

A cables message from Tokyo confirms Ambassador Cyrus Woods and Mrs Woods are alive and safe. The embassy building was destroyed but no fire reported. A separate dispatch later says Doris Babsitt was the only embassy casualty.

PORTLAND Ore-Sept-—Cyrue FE ‘Woods Japan Woods legation Toklo Takeda LONDON Associated Press Reuter Shanghai Osaka Cyrus FE. Woods United States ambasaador Wooda Doris Babspitt

Greece Denies Threat to Albania as Italy Accepts Demands

Athens reports readiness to follow ambassadors decisions on Italy's demands after Janina killings. Col Plastiras says Greece welcomes the decision and will fight if Italy advances from Corfu. Rome confirms Italy accepts terms and will evacuate Corfu once Greece acts. Paris notes official receipt of Greece's acceptance.

ATHENS Associated Press Greece council of ambassadors Italy Universal Service Col. Plastiras Uctator Italiana reemain Corfu wiil Janina repre Ee Albania ROME PARIS

Ex Prosecutor Accused of Stealing Automobile

Hartford City Indiana September 9 ex prosecutor Orville Pursley former prosecuting attorney of Wells and Blackford counties arrested at his home on vehicle taking charges. Three others Arlos Hemmick Louis Orendorf Nt Fee Brinkley arrested with similar charges. Sheriff and county detectives led the case. bond posted for Circuit Court appearance.

HARTFORD CITY Ind Orville A. Pursley Wella Blackford Charles Bennett Arlos Hemmick Louis’ Orendorf J. B. Orendorf Fee Brinkley County Horsethief Detective Association Pursley Elmer Lucan E. B. Landes Redkey Portland

American Swims English Channel Completing Channel Crossing

Charles Toth of Boston swam from France to England in sixteen hours and fifty four minutes arriving near Dover at 11 50 this morning. He used the trudewon stroke and did not beat the previous record set by Tiraboachi. Toth trained with Henry Sullivan.

DOVER England Universal Service Charles Toth Boston Henry Sullivan English channel Toth Tiraboachi

Whiting Motor executive found dead in New Jersey apartment

Allen H. Whiting, president of the Whiting Motor Corporation of New Jersey, was found dead in his New York City apartment today with a bullet wound to the head. An investigation is reported to be underway as officials seek to determine if the death was self-inflicted.

NEW YORK Allen H. Whiting Whiting Motor Corporation of New Jersey Bliss bta Moran barka ita dillon finnilly Thomas Jefferson

Red Cross quake relief fund advances to $82,000

Indianapolis Red Cross reports urgent drive for Japans earthquake relief with a current total near 82000 toward a 50000 quota. Churches statewide and business groups are urged to accelerate collections and remit funds to headquarters at the earliest convenience as reports and totals continue to come in.

RED CROSS FUND FOR Red Cross tet fund Indianapolis North Park Oaklandon Hed Cross Woodside Episcopal Church Central Avenue All South Unitarian Church Hall Place William Fortune the Fortuns Washington

Only Woman Ambassador in World Leadership Role

International Newareel Michai stands as the sole woman ambassador globally and the only female figure to have served on Communist party executive communities in recent history.

Secretary Mellon approves new designs for paper money

Secretary Mellon announced approval of standardized new designs for United States notes silver certificates and Federal reserve notes up to 100 dollars. Portraits of Presidents and other leaders will appear, with blue red or green overprints and uniform design across notes to deter counterfeiting.

MELLON WASHINGTON Treasur Department United States treasury rome reserve bank Federal reserve

Send it today Red Cross drive appeals for Japan relief

The Star urges immediate contributions to the Red Cross for the Japanese disaster. About 3,500 Indianapolis residents had donated. others are urged to give via coupons or at The Star office or Red Cross headquarters. Make checks payable to Frank D. Stalnaker, treasurer.

Indianapolis Red Cross Star Chamber of Commerce building Frank D. Stalnaker Indianapolis Star American Red Cross Japan

Europe could pay war debt by going on water wagon

Wayne B Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti-Saloon League, says Europe could settle war debts by abstaining from alcohol. He spoke after returning from an international anti alcoholic congress at Codenhagen where he chaired a session.

WASHINGTON Universal Service Europe Wayne B Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Wheeler Codenhagen United Belagas

Eclipse View Plans Highlight Ideal Conditions

Weather Bureau forecasts ideal viewing for Indianapolis observers as a partial solar eclipse unfolds today. Sun will be obscured about half its face, beginning around 2 25 PM and ending near 4 28 PM in the afternoon.

United States Weather Bureau Indianapolis

Hylan On Road to Recovery After Illness

Baratoga Springs NY reports Mayor Hylan battles pleur pneumonia and shows cautious signs of improvement. Doctors say the road to health will be long as three of his physicians return to New York and bulletins note vital signs improving slowly.

BARATOGA SPRINGS Hylan New York wan bedesda cere omueralls Charles A Hammack

Red Plot 70 Gain Hold On U S Labor Charged by Miners

New York dispatch reports United Mine Workers accuse foreign forces led from Moscow of plotting to overthrow U S and Canadian governments by seizing control of labor. The document outlines plans to destroy constitutions, install soviet dictatorship, and unify unions under communist leadership. Continued on page three.

RED NEW YORK United Mine Workers of America today rel Moscow organized labor movement of America Communist Internatonale sta America

Legion Aires Meet at Michigan City to Open 5th State Convention

More than 1 000 Indiana Legion veterans gathered in Michigan City to open the region’s fifth annual state convention. Delegates from across the state arrive by train car and trolley for three days of sessions and entertainment. Notable speakers include Gen Milton J Foreman and Albert B Ball with leaders pledging unity to strengthen the organization amid factional tensions. The event continues into Wednesday with officer elections and further addresses planned.

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Convicts Escape as Guards Unite in California Coast Fog

In a fogbound California coast scene near Columbus Reserve Depot convicts K Anthony Dolloff Dunivan and three companions escaped guards, a boat chase to locate them followed by air searches. Marshal Ralph Christler led the pursuit with riot guns as a guard was wounded and the four fled into a cornfield.

COLUMBUS. O Albert Coluint Ohio yeatemas Ralph Crissler East Columbus Columbus reserve bert Dolloff Dunivan Clinton munner

Rise in coal price feared by Pinchot

Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania released a letter to the President urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to reexamine anthracite coal transportation rates to curb consumer price increases for the upcoming winters. He also plans a visit to discuss margins and profits with industry leaders and calls for public action if rates are found excessive.

WARHINGTON Coolidge Denby Theodore Roosevelt Navy League Navy Department coneu Bea PINCHOT HARRISBURG Associated Press Pennsylvania Cooltixe Travemore interstate commerce commission theratea Pennsylyvania public aervice commission

Framework of Principles for Coal Dispute Settlement

The United States coal commission urged a fixed code for resolving industry disputes, arguing the national interest demands clear rules. It cited Herrin and West Virginia unrest, urging both operators and workers to sacrifice for the public welfare and to adopt a framework of voluntary, principled guidelines guiding all contracts and labor actions.

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Wreck of seven destroyers near Arguello light reported

Rescue efforts follow a catastrophic naval disaster as seven destroyers sink off Arguello light about 75 miles north of Santa Barbara. A relief train carries 600 survivors. the Cuba liner sinks near San Miguel island with passengers and crew landing at Los Angeles or en route to San Francisco.

SANTA BARBARA Cal Arguello light Santa Barbara county hospital naval Cuba San Miguel island Los Angeles Reno San Francisco standard oil Miller oJ. Holland

Fleet destroyers wreck in thick fog near Point Honda

The Delphy leading a squadron of nineteen destroyers from San Francisco to San Diego was driven onto rocks off Point Honda in dense fog. One body lies at the railroad station, many men missing or dead after the ships broke apart. Nineteen from the Young and other ships were reported missing with fifteen seriously injured.

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