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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1923

Page

1

Water Co Counsel Attacks Service Board In Rate Fight

Indianapolis arguments center on setting aside January valuation and its impact on past orders. William A. McInerny for the water company contends the January figure must stand, while opponents cite court decisions and reproduction cost. The hearing resumes with multiple speakers and potential delay to Monday or Thursday.

EARL MUSHEITZ pubblin stry tre “commission Indianapolis Water Company William A. McInerny William A.Pickens chamber of commerce John F. Geckler Benjamin Perk John Jirgal Judiy

Weather Forecast for Friday and Saturday

Showers probable Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions Saturday night. Indianapolis and vicinity similarly expect showers on Friday into Saturday, followed by a cooler night. Almanac notes and yesterday’s conditions accompany this forecast with temperature readings and precipitation totals for the period.

Bim Crow Indianapolis vicinit Relatus Hamidler Tam, Tepet Noah Fa pet hare esos Thais

Wrong Baby Vanishing Case Shrouded in Mystery

Police continue searching near Alfonse Viemminck’s home for a weeks old infant mistakenly given to him by hospital staff. A daughter’s testimony is unclear and tensions rise as officers probe how the child’s disposition occurred. Viemminck remains under questioning while his daughter's baby stays at the hospital.

DETROIT Hight Alfonse Yiemminck William Creatrex Niemminck Evnagelical Deaconess hospital va Wiemminck Wienmainck Viemminck Paul W. Voorheis

Governor McCray appoints Barnard as special counsel in financial matter

George M. Barnard of the law firm Ralston Gates Larry Van Nuys and Barnard is named special counsel to Governor McCray to defend against financial disputes. He will work with James W. Noel, aiding the creditor committee. the move signals a firm defense stance amid investigations into the governor's finances. Bank officers from Marton Indiana planned to discuss the governor’s financial affairs with the county grand jury, with potential testimony by witnesses. The case involves Indiana Bell rate matters and a note held by Marton bank.

George M. Barnard Ralston, Gates, Larry, Van Nuys and Barnard public service commission Indianapolis Indiana William P. Evans Gus 5 Condo Marton Ind.) National bank McCray Myans Condolata James A. Collins waa United States Charles W. Moores Moores Evans Marlon bank lowe

Town deporting Negroes troops may be needed

Spruce Pine North Carolina September 27 enraged citizens rounded up all male Negroes employed in Spruce Pine and vicinity and planned to deport them on freight trains after an attack on a white woman. Governor Morrison ordered Adjutant General Van Fleet to aid local authorities to protect rights of all citizens in the area Raleigh dispatch suggests authorities consider intervention.

SPRUCE PINE N. C RALEIGH M. C Morrison Van FR Rate guincel

ZR-1 to Fly Over Boonville on Weekend Flight

Boonville Kiwanis Club reports receipt of a message that the ZR-1, the world’s greatest dirizthte, will pass over Boonville on its flight to St Louis this weekend. Ralph B D Weyerbacher, designer and commander, is a Boonville native, and officials expect thousands from Warrick County to greet the giant airship during its pass.

BOONVILLE BOONVILER Inl Warrick county

Boat Explosion Drowns Six in Mississippi Waters

Six men were forced to leap into the Mississippi Channel and drown after an explosion in the engine room of the power boat Reslance, traveling between New Orleans and the Tower coast. Ten other seamen were rescued.

POINTE LAHACHE Reslance New Orleans Tower coast

Department of Justice Building Hit By Minor Fire

Fire department responded to a blaze on the fifth floor of the Department of Justice building in Washington on September 27. The fire was minor and quickly extinguished with no injuries reported.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON

ELOPEMENT STIRS LONDON WASHINGTON SOCIETY

In a surprising turn, a London society figure eloped with war hero George Wise of Washington. She had been engaged to Lieut. Julian P. Brown, U. S. Marines, with plans to marry in October.

Washington Lieut

Mother of Child Seriously Hurt by Auto Driver Identified

Rosalind Lahr 4, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Frank J. Lahr, was struck and seriously injured by a southbound auto on Washington boulevard near Forty-ninth street while coasting in a wagon with her brother Franklin and a neighbor child. The driver’s name was not released by Mrs. Lahr who said publicity would humiliate him. the judge believes the driver was the man installing kitchen cabinets at a neighbor’s house. The little girl suffered a fractured skull but doctors held cautious optimism for recovery, with a three day estimate to judge prognosis. The incident prompted accident-prevention officials to investigate. neighbors reported warning the children to stop before entering the street. The report continues on page four.

Rosalind Lahr Frank J. Lahr East Forty-ninth street Washington boulevard feller Keller Franklin Alexander Kahn Ralph H. Kahn rive St. Vincent's hospital Imar Labr fata ahr Sahr Rosalind Washington boulevart Httle Join B. Dubuc Judge Lahr ale Mra. Lahr John B. Dubuc John A. Dugan Werman immett Talle burrag wesan investiga Han Hosalind Franklin Lahr

Suspect foul play in Mrs Webb’s death at Westchester Club

Mrs Charles Webb, heiress and social figure in Weathchester county, died at the Westchester Biltmore Country Club under suspicious circumstances. Dr W J Meyer asked the coroner to investigate after relatives demanded it. Toxicologists examined the body for poisons as officials pursue answers. Relatives Willand T Hunter and wife, angele and aunt, returned to Devon Florida and urged inquiry. The estate is valued between £2,100 and £3,000,000 and had recently been changed by Mrs Webb.

Willand T. Hunter angele

Reduces light rates at Gary under state action

Oar Ratts vice chairman of the public service commission announced a rate reduction for Gary electric service. The new schedules take effect Nov 1 and are part of a broader utility rate review that also lowered charges in Hammond Richmond Whiting Roseland East Chicago South Bend Gary.

Oar Ratts public service commission Gary Gary Heat, Light and Water Company Commissanor Ratts Worl commission Hammond Richmond Whiting Roschdale East Chicago South Bet Batts

Seven Killed When Train Strikes Auto at Crossing

A interurban motor train crashed into a stalled automobile eleven miles east of Reno killing seven people and injuring another. Among the dead were George Janes and H. Janes of Albany, with the rest Californians.

RENO New

Oklahoma Court to Decide Klan Battle In Deadlock

Oklahoma Supreme Court will determine the political standoff over impeachment and martial law as Governor Walton plans to wait for court ruling. Legislators seek injunction to block Adjutant General Markham from interfering with assembly, while awaiting district court hearing next Tuesday morning.

OKLAHOMA CHARLES SN WHEELER OKLAHOMA CITY Okla Supreme court of Oklahoma Waleton ura Jnsurginh House of Representatives T. J. Fhelps District court Phiips state Supreme court Supreme court legation high court finglernor Axaemblye WIL Short Walton

Italian Soldiers Evacuate Corfu

Italian soldiers depart Corfu as Allied order holds troops until reparations are paid. In Athens Greece insists the island be returned to Greek authority and the Italian flag is lowered amid naval salutes. Naples reports waves of demonstrators greet returning troops and Corfu’s people bid them farewell with courtesy and sympathy.

ROME allan Corfu Greece ATHENS Precny Carfa Raly Smyrni Valian NAPLES macete taland

Coolidge Grants 70 Aid Plan To Farmers In Testimony

President Coolidge pressed Secretary Wallace to begin a farm relief program aimed at a general agricultural reform. A delegation led by bankers and farmers urged rapid action, with Wallace promising a thorough plan to Congress and the administration backing a concrete farm relief bill. The hearing included pointed questions from Coolidge, a lively exchange highlighting the optimistic push for speedy, tangible aid.

Congress Wallace Coolidge Meyer A. D. Stephens Crookston Minn J. A. Buchanan Buchanan OA DeNault Jamente James T Karlexy Valley City N. J Herdlad South Dakotas A. Ropepert Webster Welch South Dakota Bankers’ Association Harrison H. Garnet St. Thorax Senator Norbeck South Dakota Young North Dakota Johnson het Land

Bush and Toner Rally in Fourth District

North Vernon Sept 6 The crop of candidates for Indiana governor drew attention as ex Lieutenant Governor Bush and speaker Toner spoke at a Fourth district rally. They pledged farm relief, cooperative marketing laws, lower taxes, and curbs on official powers while addressing farmers concerns. The gathering drew leaders from across eleven counties and featured remarks by party officials and campaign supporters.

MAURICE HARLY NORTH VERNON fed Edgar Bush Toner Anderson Indiana McCray Inez Dally McCoy Jemea £. Watson aprediex bh Chatenan Cie A. Wald Legradge Mra. Kina Herr

Train Wreck Tragedy Near Lockett Claims Many Lives

Casper Wyo Sept 28 reports say between 100 and 200 aboard Sturlington passenger train No 380 perished when the engine plunged through a birdee near Lockett fourteen miles east of here. Two days later several cars remained on the track and a sleeper baggage car and express car were said to have fallen into the river. The day coaches carried the bulk of the fatalities as a special team with doctors and railroad officials rushed to the scene.

CASPER Wro Sturlington Lockett here Menger oone express oMolal fere

City Council Rejects Smoke Abatement Plan Amid Debate

The city council killed the proposed smoke ordinance at a downtown meeting, citing doubts about scope and enforcement. A Chamber of Commerce smoke abatement committee plans a public briefing with Gordon C. Rowe to explain administration and aims, while residents prepare to press the council for adoption.

Washington Walter W. Wine Iniliana Trust Chamber of Commerce ullding Gordon C. Rowe aninke Cincinnati Uo Council KO Snethen mal Mr. Shethen Whee wal technien tao natal

Condition of Taggart Improves, Hospital Report Says

An appreciable improvement in the condition of Thomas Taggart, former Democratic national chairman, was reported by Dr Harold A Tobes. Taggart had suffered renewed nasal hemorrhages but improved after rest and care. He is to return to Hyannisport upon discharge.

BOSTON Mase Thomas Taggatt Democratic national consister Harold A Tobes Tuggart pat wufferet nasil Hyannisport

Burial of Child Opens Cell Door

Five hours granted for Rebecca Cato to attend funeral of her infant granddaughter Mary Potcova age two, killed in a Tuesday automobile crash on West Pearl Street. Judge Collins ordered a commuted period from noon to 4 pm with guards and promissory return to finish remaining sentence.

Jall srirfattricken Rebecca Catota Mary Pot cova Pearl Street Fevear Tuealay Catorba ans

Paris Semi Official News Paper Sees Separatists Forcing Unity Crisis

A Paris semi official newspaper reports that a separatist movement could compel the Teuton government to sever relations with Belgium and France to preserve the republic. The piece emphasizes potential diplomatic shifts and a drive to maintain national unity amid regional frictions.

Teuton Belgium France

Dilemma in Ruhr by Nasi

Paris dispatch reports semi official Temps editorial warning Germany may declare war to hold Reich together and curb separatist movements. Ruhr workers’ pay and subsidies amid neutral and Allied cautions as Germany’s fate hinges on Ebert proclamation. allies may reset reparations if Germany signals cooperation.

NASI PARIS Universal Service Germany France Tetzium Reich Rhineland Schleswig Ebert Berlin Cuno

Germany on edge as Bavarian crisis widens

Berlin and Munich face a proclaimed state of emergency amid a rift over Dr. Von Kahr and Von Knilling. Berlin asserts central authority while Bavaria moves toward autonomous action, with Gen. Von lossow named commander and discussions of rival loyalties shaping the crisis.

BERLIN Associated Press Stresemann Bosarian Von Konilling Germany Munich Bavaria Von Kahr Revert Fulk Bavarig Ie Herr Stressmann Von Knilling Vonlossow Reichswehr VorKahr Gensler

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