Daugherty Opinion Opposes S.P. Plan to Dispose Ships
Justice Department formal opinion to President Coolidge declares the government cannot dispose of the merchant marine via a subsidiary plan. It outlines two options: direct government ownership and operation, or selling ships at a loss to private buyers. The Shipping Board considers an aggressive government-run operation unless approved by the President.
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Weather forecast for Indianapolis Friday and Saturday
Mostly cloudy Friday with showers likely and cooler temperatures. Saturday to be sunny and fair with rising temperatures. Regional forecast notes include similar conditions for northern and eastern portions and a general US Weather Bureau report reference.
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Babe Holds Secret of Death Mystery
Los Angeles police probed the death of Ethel Cass, a cafe entertainer, whose nude body was found in her apartment. A neighbor found her 2-year-old child near the scene as officers sought clues about the murder. The missing $1,000 and autopsy questions added to the case as James Cara, her former husband, travels from El Centro to help.
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Hazing Blamed In Boy’s Suicide At New Salem
Rush County authorities investigate school hazing at New Salem six miles north of Rushville that is blamed for Vernon A. Watke, 16, taking his life with a gunshot after alleged hazing. Principal Grant Cooper and county school superintendent Birney Farthing plan a full probe. Watke’s parents say his torn clothes and missing cap followed hazing, leaving five sisters and a brother as survivors.
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Indianapolis Star
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Vernon A. Watke
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Grant Cooper
Birney Farthing
Thomas Taggart Taken Ill in Hyannisport Hospital Plan
Hyannisport Mass September 20 Thomas Taggart former D N C chairman Indiana senator and three time mayor of Indianapolis is seriously ill at his Hyannisport home He will be rushed to a Boston hospital tomorrow Mrs Taggart and two physicians attend at his bedside A relapse tonight prompted a physician consultation and decision to move him to Boston for treatment
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Harding letter shows him frowning on primary system
New York announced a public release of a 1922 letter from the late President Harding via John A. Stewart of the Sulgrave Institute. The text contends that moving away from representative government and abolishing conventions made Congress “purely district representatives” rather than federal officials. Harding adds that only members of Congress can correct the popular view of Congress.
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Stray Bullet at Fair Kills Woman
Mrs. Tevin C. Cordell, 55, was killed by a stray bullet from a Widwert show at the Loganport county fair. Gunner James Lynch, tested rifle shot, fired at a white card and a bullet went under a rack hitting Cordell in the chest. she died at St. Joseph Hospital. Coroner J. J. Stanton ordered an investigation. officials may ban such exhibitions at future fairs.
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Tevin C. Cordell
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Explosion at Federal Bureau lab Kills Three, Injures Six
A gas explosion at the Bureau of Standards fuel testing lab in Washington killed three men and injured six others. Victims include Lauer of Lower Salem, Cook of Cincinnati, and Lee of New London. four are seriously hurt. Officials believe gasoline caused the blast and say the incident is the bureau’s worst accident.
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New London
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Hoover
Mrs Helen Stokes accuses Stokes of defaming her name
In Chicago, Mrs Helen Stokes asked the state's attorney to pursue a conspiracy to ruin her reputation after her divorce suit against W M Stokes. She claimed he used perjured affidavits to identify her as an inmate of a notorious resort, prompting subpoenas and possible indictments for perjury and obstruction. Witnesses testified some had never seen her and were shown photos identified as her.
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Dr Edward W Ryan Dies in Teheran After Malaria Fight
Dr Edward W Ryan international specialist in epidemic control dies in Teheran Persia from heart disease after a long battle with malaria. A World War I Red Cross veteran led medical units against typhus in Serbia and headed a commission in western Russia. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania his early service included aiding wounded in the Mexican Revolution and a dramatic rescue at Budapest.
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Slayers Brought to Indianapolis as Mob Fears Violence
William Gaines Clarence Shepherd and Floyd Shepherd, all Terre Haute men, confess to the murder of Otto Shieferman during a garage holdup. Prosecutor Johnson says a grand jury will indict and seek the death penalty despite the confessions. Goings is named as the planner. the three suspects were moved under guard to Indianapolis.
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G O P Chiefs Continue Session In Indiana Meeting
Republican party conferences led by Clyde A. Walb of Lagrange continue in Indianapolis with Senator James F. Watson and Postmaster General Harry S. New. Walb stays ten days. New leaves for Detroit, then back to Washington. Walb expresses regret over Indiana tax levy increase. New says it was just a courtesy call on Governor MeTray.
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League Proposes Restricting Opium Production Worldwide
The League of Nations opium commission advances plans for an international conference to curb opium smoking and restrict production and derivative drugs for scientific use. US and French reps push a strong multinational effort while debates over venue timing and scope continue.
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U S Cost of Living Drops Says Experts in Figures
New York September 20 U S cost of living in August fell two tenths of a percent from July the government reports show. Wage increases continue but declines in clothing coal glazing iron and related industries helped pull costs down. Overall August costs were lower than the wartime peak and reflect broad price movements across several sectors.
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Traction motorman held after Indiana auto crash
Ollie Hill of Greenfeld Indiana motor man and Terry Hante of Indianapolis were arrested after an interurban tram struck a Flora Indiana auto driven by S G Biller. Witnesses said the tram refused to stop and the car’s occupants escaped uninjured while the tram appeared under control before the collision.
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Hard coal prices rise thirty to ninety cents per ton
Philadelphia report notes a coal price hike at the mines amid wage increases for miners. M. A. Panna Company and other operators quote the raise as minimal, aiming to cover higher labor costs while balancing production expenses.
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Death Lottery Plot Leads to Arrest in Louisville Case
A Louisville scheme involving murder insurance and a staged drowning led to an arrest after investigators linked Schmidt and Werderman to plans for exploiting life insurance. The probe also notes a past disappearance connected to Edward Keane and a prior insurance claim.
Prisoner Attempts Poison in Cell Before Transfer
Ollie Rowlett, 34, jailed for assault and battery with intent to kill, tried to take poison in a Newcastle Indiana prison cell hours before a deputy arrived to return him to Indianapolis. A physician’s quick work saved him, and Rowlett allegedly wounded his wife Marla days earlier. he was arrested after the incident on September 26.
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Safety Pupil Councils Aim to Curb School Traffic Accidents
Indianapolis police launch safety campaign to empower students with limited police powers in a bid to cut traffic accidents. Traffic officers visit 94 public and parochial schools as Hoosier Motor Club tests semaphore roadside signs for school zones.
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Jap battleships retired under naval agreement to Rio
Nin a battleship has been withdrawn from the Japanese navy under the Washington naval agreement terms. The move aligns with postwar arms reduction and signals Japan's compliance with international disarmament efforts.
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Boonville Kisses Spark 50 Cent Row
In Boonville a local scandal erupts after two nights of kissing rumors. A passerby jokes about the act, prompting a man to offer a coin in a tense exchange as crowds observe. The incident highlights town gossip around affectionate exchanges in public.
State tax rate raised three cents in 1924 plan
The state board of tax commission approved new levies for 1924 with Governor Cray and State Auditor Bracken endorsing. The plan sets general funds, benevolent institutions, and other levies at a total 30 cents per $100 valuation, plus a 50 cent poll tax for school support and five to six cents for revenue aims. Bracken protested a potential $3.46 shortfall and called for adjustments to protect the general fund.
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Oklahoma Legislature Moves to Impeach Governor Walton
Oklahoma City reports a looming conflict as the lower House prepares impeachment charges against Governor Walton. Troops mobilize to defend martial law while the governor vows to use force to prevent the assembly. The scene centers on the statehouse and growing partisan tension.
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Governor Walton Strengthens Forces in Capital Crisis
Governor Walton orders additional troops and police to guard the capital as lawmakers prepare to convene. The move comes amid threats of impeachment related to militant actions linked to the Ku Klux Klan fight.
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