24 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1923
Page
1
Fragmented text references a water rate case involving Taylor B and a public round the city, with mention of production value 2 18 and costs. It implies an argument over rates and additional charges for customers, plus a note about a last week quantity and potential city impact.
The readable portion suggests a chaotic note referencing individuals such as Brooklyn Charles and the United secretary oncluston with mentions of a war and various conditions. No clear event or outcome emerges from the fragment.
Washington reports record production of motor vehicles for 1923 through August from 181 manufacturers. Up to Sept 1, 2,481,083 passenger cars and 259,744 trucks were built, exceeding totals of both prior years. May saw peak output with 350,181 cars and 43,228 trucks.
Indiana's Governor Warren T. McCray asks citizens to trust his integrity and support his effort to aid creditors as Republicans weigh whether to demand his resignation. Telegrams and calls support his stance, with McCray saying any misfortune does not excuse failing duties and that he will not be swerved from his state service.
New York Sept 23 Newton D Baker secretary of war in the Wilson cabinet arrived from Geneva praising the League of Nations and its handling of the Greco Italian crisis. He cited the Geneva demonstration as proof that public opinion can secure a just settlement without arms and that nations united in support of the covenant.
One thousand five hundred Paris hat shop workers have voted to strike beginning tomorrow. Police have drawn up special plans to prevent riots seen during previous strikes. Workers complain average pay remains under one dollar per month while hat prices have surged, especially for items sold to wealthy journals, increasing over five hundred percent since the war.
Ten thousand dollars in bank notes from Asia Bank of Nova Scotia and the Sterling Bank, part of eighty three thousand dollars stolen in a daylight holdup in Toronto's financial district last July, have been returned from Chicago in ordinary business exchange. The notes were identified by their numbers and Chicago police say they are tracing the crew to a well known fence there.
In Warsaw on September 23 authorities reported about 110 miners believed killed in a blast at the Reden coal shaft in Fombrova. Rescue teams recovered fifty bodies and found little chance of saving the entombed men.
Ningman Ariz Sept 23 The location of United States Geological Survey party exploring the Colorado canyon remains unknown. An Indian guided patrol with pack mules left for Pease Springs to search upper and lower river areas toward Diamond creek near Peach Springs where the explorers last contacted civilization on Sept 13. Another patrol will run downriver in boats from Peach Springs to aid the search.
Fragmentary text shows scattered words and numbers including place names and dates but original meaning remains unclear. The piece appears as a damaged newspaper snippet with partial names and figures, offering little coherent context or distinct events to report.
The Capital's younger society reports the elopement of Miss Dorothy Warren a debutante last year and daughter of Mr and Mrs Bates Warren with George Reber Littlebates Washington on July 14. The wedding was kept secret for more than two months.
Colorado Springs Sept 23 The National Woman's Party advances its constitutional amendment drive with Western delegates at the second convention. Prominent speakers include Governor William F. Sweet and Mrs. William Kent. Delegates pledge support for the Lucretia Mott amendment and $1500 for a national headquarters room. The gathering includes Alice Paul and Anita Pollitzer among honored attendees.
Four persons died and two were injured when their automobile was struck by an interurban trolley car near Schenectady. The dead include Louise Talford, Regna Talford her infant daughter Earl Mont and a man named unidentified. The injured include Herbert Clarke and Robert Talford. The collision occurred as the auto tried to cross the tracks paralleling the highway. Passengers on the trolley indicated the auto may have raced the car before impact.
A new through car express service links Indianapolis and Louisville with connections to New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Chattanooga Knoxville Atlanta Savannah and Jacksonville. Southeastern Express and interurban rail lines extend north of the Ohio River for the first time since World War I, with motor pickup deliveries planned in Indianapolis and southern points. Through trains will pair with Southern Railway routes to serve the South and Southeast, with an office to be opened in Indianapolis.
Dorothy R Fell wife of John R Fell a Narragansett Pier resident and millionaire was granted a divorce on grounds of extreme drunkenness. The plaintiff is daughter of P B Randolph a Philadelphia society man and founder owner of Point Judith Country Club at the pier.
A hurricane struck Acapulco on Saturday causing several deaths and about fifty injuries. The city reported extensive property damage as winds battered the coastal area.
London Sept 2 Viscount Morley of Blackburn died at 4 o'clock tonight from heart failure. Born in Blackburn in 1838, he served as chief secretary for Ireland and held posts in two cabinets including secretary of state for India from 1903 to 1910. He was later president of the Civil Service?
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Gov J C Walton defending his bid to suspend an extraordinary session of the Oklahoma House to challenge federal action over the Ku Klux Klan. He cited the 1871 Klan law and urged federal scrutiny while warning of martial measures amid threats and arrests tied to Klan-related violence.
Paris dispatch reports Bulgarian rebels marching on Sofia to overthrow the government. Royal decree declares martial law as Sofia experiences near-constant clashes. communists alleged to back strikes. Frontiers activate mobilization with thousands involved, reports say.
The American Legion in Indiana outlined goals to base operations on a businesslike footing, deepen post affiliations across the region, and encourage each post to engage in worthy civic enterprise while fostering a sense of unity. Commander Ball of Muncie announced these aims after a regional officers and executive committee meeting. A new finance committee was formed with Bowman Elder of Indianapolis named chairman, with Whitney Spiegel of Indianapolis and Thomas McConnell of Fowler as members. A budget plan was approved, and the region hopes to be debt free before the next state convention.
The United States, Germany and Russia may subscribe to the International Assistance Between States project now before the League of Nations. The treaty is open to all states under certain conditions, with broad support from Lord Robert Cecil as a step toward arms reduction and lasting international peace.
George S. Berry, president of the Pressmen International Union, spoke to a nearly empty hall as he announced a plan to publish the address to strike members. Officials of the international pressed the union to resume work under the publishers agreement and to fund dues for missing members.
A Macon clown quote and advertizing argument discuss when customers are most receptive. The note argues against morning intrusions and favors delivering The Constitution by carrier, noting Atlanta leads in city home delivery. Jim Holliday signs off from The Star to Printer's Ink.
Two Swiss and a Spaniard died when a storm hampered a flight from Brussels during early endurance test. The incident followed rough weather causing three fatalities soon after takeoff.
Thirteen balloons launched in Brussels amid wind and rain for the Gordon Bennett Cup. The Swiss Geneva, Spanish Polar, and American Saint Louis endured crashes or failures. Penaranda and Gomes were killed in the Polar and two U.S. craft faced near-disaster, with Honeywell’s St. Louis bursting and Lieutenant Oldstead’s sail damaged, as crews fought to stay aloft amid storms and glasses of gas safety.
Police respond to a reported shooting at 480 East Meade Avenue involving Frank Lin and two relatives. Two suspects, Nunzio Lal and Tony Lindsey, are arrested on charges of assault and battery after a garage confrontation. Investigators say jewelry was involved and no serious injuries were disclosed.
Fragmented OCR text references Valpar and an organization, mentioning financial work and space reservation by an entity linked to a group. Details are unclear, but hints at negotiations and a press view involving a group named Klan and state actions.
Local listings note a tuner event at Nev. Eajerad AP reports Batir will perform this Sunday, with Mal Oy assisting.
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