City backs rate cuts in Indianapolis water case
Indianapolis city officials and rate expert Benjamin Perk urge a reduction in water rates sought by Indianapolis Water Company. Perk concludes current finances still yield a fair return and that even with a proposed cut consumers would face lower bills while the company would maintain profitability, as arguments proceed before the Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EARL MUSHLITZ
Indianapolis Water Company
city of India phapeolin
Benjamin Perk
Indianapolia
Eagninge
Perk
Arthur Andersen & Co
utility accountants of
Chicago
tomms
damentia consumera unider
ees PFt
Pssgee
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas
The forecast notes showers likely for Wednesday in southern portions with generally fair conditions Thursday. For Indianapolis the outlook calls for probable showers Wednesday followed by fair weather Thursday and little change in temperatures. Yesterday’s conditions show high humidity and moderate precipitation, with temperatures around 97 degrees and a reported 98 percent humidity at 7 pm.
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Indianapolis
Wernentay
Thurasay
tates Weather Bureau
Yndlamapolis
Indictment of Boston Physician in Cambridge Woman Murder
Dr. William M. Robb of Boston is jailed in Cambridge awaiting arraignment on a first degree murder indictment in the death of Mrs. Alice M. Wolschendorf of East Bridgewater. Dr. Dalya Swope of Brockton also faces related charges. both men were arrested last Friday and pleaded not guilty. The case involves recovered body parts in suitcases from the Merrimack near Tyngsboro and a separate civil suit seeking damages over alleged alienation of affections. Bowen and Wolschendorf’s son accuse Robb’s estate relation. Bowen attempted suicide Sunday and is recovering under guard at Brockton hospital.
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CAMBRIDGE
Maan
William M. Robb
Boston
Middlesex county grand jury
Alice M. Wolschendorff
East Bridge‘water
perta
Merri Maciver
George Wolschendorf
East Bridgewater
suite
Robb
William F. Bowen
Wolschendorf
Louis Wolschendorf
Blast Burns Fatal In Hammond Stand Fire
Mrs. Jean LaFitte, keeper of a refreshment stand on the Ridge auto highway, died from burns received when a gas stove exploded while she heated hot dogs. She died last night in Hammond Indiana after the accident occurred on September 18.
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HAMMOND
Ind
Jean LaFitte
Ridge suto highway
Safety councils formed in about thirty city and parochial schools
Police accident prevention bureau organizes school safety councils with student traffic officers to direct near school entrances. Officials including Mayor Shank and Police Chief Rikhoff discuss badge authority and duties as councils prepare to function next week.
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police department
Traffic Folkemen
Owens, McMahan
Paul
Tolle
Shank
Herman F. Rikhoff
Glenn
board of public safety
accident prevention bureau
schuol
Ruble Deposed As World’s Most Valueless Money
Berlin Sept 38 The Russian ruble fell from its rank of the world’s cheapest currency as 360 million German marks bought $1 in unofficial deals. The Reichsbank stepped in to lower official quotes, while prices surged and food supplies remained ample yet costly. Public anger grew across the nation with Communist activity rising amid unrest.
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BERLIN
Universal Service
Reichsbank
Old Guard G O P Wins Philadelphia Primaries
Philadelphia Republicans backed by the regular organization scored sweeping wins in the city and county offices with W Freeland Kendrick leading for mayor. Kendrick’s lead over independent challenger Powell Evans was estimated over 100000, while Richard Weglein trailed third. Democratic contests saw A Raymond Raft defeated for mayor.
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PHILADELPHIA
W. Freeland Kendrick
Kendrick
Powell Evansr
Richard Weglein
Coonef
Mayors clash with safety board in Indianapolis police intrigue
In a stormy session the Board of Public Safety considered insubordination charges against Lieut. McGee and Patrolman Bedford for aiding Rosenberger murder inquiry. Mayor Shank demanded disclosure of three informants and the two drunken detectives, while the board delayed dismissal and debated police faction tensions linked to Klan and anti Klan groups.
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BOARD OF SAFETY
Lew’ Shank
board of public safety
Arthur B AicGee
Harvey W. Bedford
canes
Carroll Rosenberger
Colfax
Ind
Robert Watson
safety board
Rosenberger
McGee
Bedford
Wisit
Indianapols
tebecte department
Nicaea
McGee x
Rikhot
Rovenverger
Kenneth Rosenberger
City Trust Company
Watson
dhon
Watron
Pedford
McGere
jhoth
Pletcher
Rowe
William T. Bally
Jamez M
Ogden
Mr. Bailey
Gould Debutant Weds Henry A Bishop Jr in Society Ceremony
Miss Gloria Gould daughter of the late George Joy Gould and Edith Kingdon Gould married Henry A. Bishop Jr. of Bridgeport Conn at St Barbolo mew s Church in a simple ceremony due to mourning for Bisa Gould s father. The wedding was a leading society event with twolittle flower girls, a maid of honor, a best man, and a Sherry s reception for relatives and intimate friends.
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GLORIA GOULD
NEW YORK
Eunn
Gloria
Gould
George Joy
Edith Kingdon Gould
Henry A. Bishop Jr
Bridgeport
Conn
Barbhalomew
Bisa Gould
France
Miss Gould
Sylvia
Misa eaerne
Jordan
Ira
Warner t
Sherry'a
Bishop In
Connecticut
Berkeley Fire Devastates Noblest Neighborhoods in West
Massive blaze raked the northeastern Berkeley area destroying an exclusive residence district and triggering mass evacuations. Police and soldiers patrolled ruined streets as 12,000 to 15,000 residents became homeless, with reports of damaged libraries and extensive property losses. Three northern California towns also suffered fires, while central California braces for control efforts.
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BERKELEY
Cal
rulna
yenterday
C. D. Lee
University of California
neck nue
Shattuck avenue
Red Cross
SAN FRANCISCO
California
Boyes Springs
Markhams
Sonora county
Taldorado
Eldorado county
area
Sonoma Vista
Eldorado
Hilled hart
Eldorado national forest
Coolidge Looks to Aid Farmers Through Regional Conferences
President Coolidge and the Cabinet plan regional conferences to map remedies for wheat belt troubles. Agriculture Secretary Wallace to prepare a report with federal options, aiming to help farmers while promoting broader agricultural stability and possible crop shifts.
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WENDER RF. HARRIA
Universal Service
Sta
WASHINGTON
coolidge
wheat belt
White House
sesalon
Secretar of Agriculture
Wallace
realio
Dakotas
Department of Commerce
Bishop Blake Endorses But Criticizes Soviet System
New York and Moscow figures draw mixed praise from Bishop Edgar Blake of Memhodial Episcopal Church arriving from Paris. He says the Soviet government is strong and elevates masses, yet warns against endorsing its methods while urging recognition of Russia’s global impact amid famine and upheaval.
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NEW YORK
Europe
Edgar
Blake
Memhodial Episcopal church
Parla
conference of bishops
Brooklyn
Russia
America
council of the
Moscow
terest
Plane and dirigible meet in Langley field test
An airplane piloted by Lieut. R. K. Broner anchored to a moving airship over Langley field, reaching 70 mph and briefly attaching a hook to the dirigible C-3. The experiment aims to support portable bases in war, with plans to replace the wooden hook with steel and test engine restart during the trip.
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NEWPORT NWS
RK Broner
Langley feld
Stoner
Lieut Stoner
Slight Tax Rise Predicted by State Board
The state tax board, after a conference with Governor McCray, is expected to set a modest levy increase of around 0.5 cents to 2.5 cents for the next two years. Auditor Robert Bracken may oppose any rate seen as insufficient to cover state obligations, potentially triggering a legal dispute. Officials estimate $14 million must be raised next year, with 33 to 34 cents plus fees yielding about $12.8 million, leaving $1.2 million unfunded.
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state board of tax commissioners
Clyde Walb
McCray
Wald
Robert Fracken
Bracken
thas
tax board
sala
Walbhamt
Macray
rederikk ori
Schortemeier
Hana Herr Buckiin
Brazil
John Brown
uit
Senate
Assembly
Real thrill at theater as bandits raid ticket booth
Outside Loew's Greeley Square theater in New York City on September 1 a group of four robbers rushed the ticket booth at the entrance, demanded cash, fired at a police officer, and fled in a taxi with about $700, amid startled crowd reactions inside.
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NEW YORK
Loew
Greeley Square theater
Thirtieth Street
Sixth avenue
bandit
Five youths assault man for a ten dollar sweater
John Lang at 1701 West Alinesota errest went to his girl, cut through Milter park, and five youths stopped him asking for a dime. He said he had none, they beat him and took a sweater worth ten dollars, police reported.
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John Lang
West Alinesota
Secret leaders wire sixty legislators to prepare for session
In Washington a truck accident injures Ruth Frasier near Washington Pine streets. Vincent Brown charged with safety zone and assault after collision. Police report multiple safety zone crashes, two women previously killed at the same corner. Neff, a merchant policeman, also injured in a second safety zone strike by Oren Ballard. Traffic officers summoned. new orders call for round-the-clock investigation of serious crashes. Governor tightens military guard at Houses of Legislature amid crisis over conflicting authorities and Klans claim.
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Mins
Ruth Frasier
M121
East
Washington
Vincent Brown
Southeastern avenue
Washington and
Pine streets
Brown
tery
Meers McMahan
Owenn Misa Frazier
Violet Russell
Washington street
R. G. Miller
Bradley avenue
Richard Neff
Park avenue
Neff
Maryland
Delaware
atreet
Oren C. Ballard
North
Besine avenue
Sallard
Capt Glenn
Trafic Popeamen Owenn
McMahan
dey
hight
SOL
Fleet Chief Accepts Responsibility for Wrecked Destroyers
San Diego Sept. 18 The fleet chief said the responsibility for the Delphy squadron tragedy rests with him after a course change caused seven destroyers to wreck and fire to be lost. He cited 33 years of navy experience and reliance on Point Arguello radio bearings despite faulty readings. The commander Edward W Watson defended the decision, noting interference and misreads from the radio station and Cuba signals.
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ERIE DOWEL
Univerant Service
SAN DIEGO
Point Arguello
Edward W.Watson
Argueilo
Arguello
xouth
Cuba
naval geraels
Dancer Silent Dancer Named In Lewishon Affair
Sonora Hughes the dancer whose name drew Lewishohn to a Connecticut sanitarium was said to have fled Europe today. Lewishohn infatuation reportedly sent him to Greenwich where he hoped to meet her but he was detained and confined There is no comment from Mr Lewisohn.
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NEW YORK
Sonora Hughes
Walter Lewisoho
Connecticut
Europe
LewIsohn
Miss Hughes
Greenwich
Conn
Wales falls for flapjacks at Prince of Wales ranch
High River Alberta September 18 1920 The Prince of Wales heir Lord Renfrew enjoys flapjacks at breakfast winning the first man’s up amid rough house humor. After a brief diner and a trout feed he plans a fishing trip and possible hunts later in the day as work takes precedence.
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HIGH RIVER
Alberta
Prince of Waleas ranch
royal highhend
Lord Renfrew
Tony Renfrew
Britain
Renfrew
Oklahoma Impeachment Rush Circles Walton Crisis
Oklahoma City reports impeachment moves against Governor Walton as a three member committee seeks to convene a special session within ten days. Military guards surround the Statehouse while leaders push to challenge Walton's power and inspect legality with a Supreme Court decision.
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W. NOY GATE WooD
Fort Worth
Unitorant
OKLAHOMA CITY
Okla
J. C. Walton
storm center
Oklahoma
Assembly
Senate
Wale
adj
t Raventy
House
Supreme court
sts
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