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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1923

Page

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Indiana Republicans Call State Committee Meeting Sept 29

After a week of conferences with Indiana GOP leaders, state chairman Clyde Walb announced a special Indiana Republican state committee meeting for 10 a.m. Sept. 29 to consider several important matters. Attendees included Postmaster General New, Senator Watson, ex-Governor Goodrich, and other leaders who discussed Governor McCray’s personal financial affairs.

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Indiana Weekend Weather Forecast for Indianapolis

The forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers Saturday and Sunday with increasing cloudiness and a rising temperature trend. Yesterday’s conditions show humidity near 79 percent with measurable precipitation reportedly totaling five inches for the period.

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Society Woman Charged With Blackmail

Boston reporter Mrs Nathaniel Franklin Emmons appeared in Municipal court to press a $10 000 blackmail charge against Arthur LeBaron of New York a man she befriended through war welfare work She said LeBaron presented a letter alleged to be from Emmons to a veteran and demanded $10 000 for its surrender The case was continued and LeBaron held on $61 000 bond

BOSTON Mass Nathaniel Franklin Emmons Seaton society Willigan Lawrence Kuomona Arthur LeBaron New York Tey Baron ims ninns LeBaron

Mrs Joseph Henley fatally injured in Bloomington crash

Mrs Joseph B Henley wife of State Senator Joseph B Henley prominent Bloomington woman was fatally injured when her seven passenger touring car collided with an automobile driven by Earl Buskirk a South Union high school boy at the Sixth and Washington streets intersection. She died at 9 35 p m at City hospital after being rushed by ambulance. HunBurn casualties: Buskirk 36 and Clyde Martini 36 not badly hurt. Mrs Henley active in the Council of Women W C T U Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and Democratic circles. Survived by husband Farwell Rhodes son Noble Campbell brother.

Indianapalis Star BLOOMINGTON Ind Bannia Henley Joseph B. Henley Earl Buskirk South Union Sixth Washington streets Ellis Shaw Henley Clyde Martini Hentey theocal Council of Women W. C. T.Ul Kappa Kappa Gamma Converestion Club Second District League of

Veteran Army Man Killed by Train Near Lexington

Madison Ind Sept 21 Thomas Gray about 80 years old a United States Army veteran of the Spanish American war the Philippine insurrection and the Boxer rebellion was killed instantly when his automobile was struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train near Lexington He was hurled about ??? Gray who has no relatives in this section lived at Chelsern Ind

MADISON Ind Thomas Gray United States Army Chesapeake & Ohio Lexington Janet. Gray Chelsern

Fire destroys 55000 newspapers as strike escalates

In New York a horse drawn truck delivering 55000 copies of the Combined New York Morning Newspapers burst into flames before a distribution agency. Police suspect strikers or sympathizers started the fire with possible gasoline. All papers were destroyed.

NEW YORK

New Albany Tragedy As Man Kills Wife Then Ends His Life

William Porter, 40, a car penter, shot and killed his former wife Netile Porter, 20, in an alley near Sunper at 6 30 p m and then fatally wounded himself. The couple, divorced in April on cruelty and drunkenness charges, left two sons, Kenneth 19 and Robert 1, with Porter dying instantly in the self inflicted wound. Netile Porter, a store employee, was widely known here as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Savage of 1919 Center Street. Witnesses said Porter had shadowed his ex wife for days. she died after being shot in the head near the ear as her brother Irvin Savage arrived. Porter killed himself with a shot to the right eye. The coroner and local residents reported the tragedy as a violent drunken dispute.

Indianapolis Star NEW ALBANY Ind William Porter Netile Porter himeself Porter Edward Savage Center Abby Porter hrothe Frank F. Porter pantartef Park Christian Church Portland Ore

Tourists Hold Up Merchant at East Raymond Street

Two dressed men entered Clyde Mullinix’s confectionery at 522 East Raymond Street and robbed him of 24 dollars after one displayed a revolver. Mullinix said the pair had earlier visited the shop for soft drinks and claimed to be hitchhiking from Kansas City toward the Boat.

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Governor appoints two women to state board of education

Governor McCray announced the appointment of Mia Warren and Milas Rockenbach to the Indiana state board of education. Warren, of Indianapolis, replaces Harry Fidler as representative of employers, while Rockenbach, of New Albany, joins as a long time educator and Republican party figure. The board, with 13 members, oversees public schools and sets state policy.

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Johnson County Centennial Celebration Draws Record Crowd

Franklin Ind Sept 21 More than 10 440 people gathered in Franklin to celebrate Johnson counties 100th birthday Spectators toured relics in the new Masonic temple and watched a spectacular pageant directed by Mrs E Bailey Floats from Needham township won parade prizes Ninety two floats entered in one of the region s largest parades marking pioneer life growth and modern development into a county century celebration

Xpenius Indianapolis Star FRANKLIN Ind Johnson county Masonic temple E. ©. Bailey Harry C. Hougham H. ©. Pritchard Indianapolia Needham township atale Farmers Trust Company of Franklin

Fate of DePrez rests with jury

Greensburg Indiana Sept 21 The case of James RePrez 30 years old charged with murdering his father John H DePrez 41 at Lawth Creek Shelby county on Feb 3 went to the jury late this afternoon The jury remained deadlocked at night while the closing day of the trial featured arguments by both sides Judge John W Craig presided The crowd packed the courtroom and corridors as jurors drawn from a fifty person venue considered the self defense claim and premeditation arguments The verdict fate rests with an eight farmer and merchant panel as Shelbyville prosecutor HaleAnth opened for the state asserting a premeditated murder The defense led by Rollin A Turner argued self defense The state closed with Henry of Shelbyville The defendant remained composed through the trial The case is one of the most important criminal matters in the Decatur Circuit court and was moved from Shelby county to Decatur Jail since last April

Indianapolis Star GREENSBURG Ind James RePrez John H. DePrez Lawthcreek Shelby county allie John W. Craig Decatur jugors DePrez John W. Haleanth Decatar county John DePres Rollin A. Turner Turner Indiana Pita Sullivan tle Henry Shelbyville DePre

Aims at housekeeper Misses kills daughter in Covington

Covington Ky Sept 21 William McFerrin 58 shot and killed his 14 year old daughter Minnie as he tried to shoot his housekeeper Miss Sallie Cotton. McFerrin, charged, was first warned his children properly. He is under arrest.

COVINGTON Wilam McFerrin Minnie

Sweden rejects spy claims about envoy in Mexico

The Swedish Foreign Office stated that allegations the Swedish chargé d'affaires in Mexico spied for Germany during the war were thoroughly investigated and found entirely unfounded. The release asserts the charge is baseless and rejects the accusation.

SWEDEN MEXICO STOCKHOLM Swedish Foreign Office

Court counsel meet to fix phone hearing in Indiana

A conference with Judge A. B R is set to fix the hearing on Indiana Bell Telephone Company’s injunction against the public utilities commission order. Attorneys Barnart Van Nuys and Lesh appear for the state, with Governor McCray’s rep, and Frank Dall for the company. Hearing time may move to October as three federal judges select dates.

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Hoosier Boy Inherits 125000 From Aunt Inurned

Special to The Indianapolis Star Los Angeles Sept 3 Inger Marecine Rake an Evansville Indiana youth was told at a bowling alley that a fortune awaits him from a long lost aunt The caller claimed the will left him 125000 and asked what he would do with the money He planned to visit Honolulu first and hinted at marriage in a year or two while noting his betrothed woman was divorcing her husband.

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Roosevelt poised to replace Denby as Navy secretary

The article reports that Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is slated to become Secretary of the Navy, replacing Edwin Denby who seeks retirement. President Coolidge and key Republicans hold conferences in the White House to discuss the transition, with Roosevelt acting as the administration’s choice and Denby’s future post still undecided.

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Slain singer kin thinks robbery motive alleged

Williams, a cabaret dancer and niece of Mrs. R. Chamberlain of this state, was found dead at her Los Angeles home. Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. James Cans say the dancer may have been killed by someone who knew she planned a trip and hinted at a surprise in a last letter.

King Alfonso abolishes trial by jury in Spain

Madrid reports King Alfonso today issued a decree abolishing trial by jury in Spain. The historic move centralizes judicial authority, signaling a major shift in the country’s legal system and potentially affecting future court proceedings.

ALFONSO SPAIN MADRID

Service Vacancy Discussed With Governor In Indiana

State Senator William F Hodges of Gary conferred with Governor McCray about the public service board vacancy arising from Ramat PF Bieasing resignation. Hodges undecided on accepting, may run for Congress in the Tenth District, and says the Governor offered nothing. If Hodges declines, A. C. Lowery is favored by the Governor for the commission.

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Let'em Talk Says Coolidge in Conference Flurry

Everett C. Watkins reports on President Coolidge's approach to press conferences and public remarks. The piece notes Coolidge's tendency to let visitors air views while he speaks little, avoiding personal responsibility for others statements. It contrasts reactions of callers and press, and cites Roosevelt era experiences.

EVERETT C. WATKINS WASHINGTON

Union Pressmen Strike Ends as Agreement Reached

New York union pressmen and International Printing Pressmen announce a settlement. Local strikers will be replaced by international members, charter revoked for the local union. Wages rise by two dollars weekly, hours reduced from 48 to 41 night and 45 day. Governor Smith to name arbitrators if needed. Meanwhile a messenger was attacked by twelve men amid talks.

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Riot Charge Based On Probe By Walton Army Aids

Walton era reports reveal a probe linked to a riot charge and medical drama surrounding former senator Thomas Taggart. Doctors at Phillips hospital in Hyannis Port monitor his condition after convulsions and a hemorrhage threat. The incident spurs political reaction as ex-Texas Ranger voices threaten action and a bloc pushes to remove the executive.

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Butler Head Will Be Asked To Run For Governor

A committee in Butler village will ask Robert J. Aley to consider accepting the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor at the next primaries. Judge Willan H. Elehhorne of Bluffton praised Aley’s legal and executive experience as a fit leader, noting the need to reduce government costs while maintaining efficiency. The group, including Aley supporters from Indianapolis and Muncie, plans to send encouragement to Aley and also to Thomas Taggart in a Boston hospital.

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Rebaly Arraigned Over Alleged Impairment Charge

In Yonkers a man named Micherel Rebaly faced arraignment on a charge tied to impediments in his testimony. He argued he needed to play golf to earn money and pursue a championship. Judge Boole postponed the case to Friday, ordering Rebaly to earn money in the interim.

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Oklahoma City War on Ku Klux Klan Escalates

Governor Walton declares war on the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma. A raid and arrests spark tense clashes as lawmakers, sheriff, and district officials face pressure over martial law and a planned special election to unmask Klan membership. Readies for confrontation at the legislature amid a charged political climate.

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