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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
13
The Indianapolis Times lists Roy W. Howard as president and credits United Press and NEA Service. It is published daily except Sunday by Indianapolis Times Publishing Co at 214-220 West Maryland Street with a weekly subscription rate of ten cents locally and twelve cents elsewhere.
A compact reflection cites Proverbs 13 15 on the hard road of wrongdoing alongside Seneca noting that others sins lie before us while our own are unseen behind. The pairing frames moral accountability across sources.
The New York World accuses the Department of Justice of political cowardice and failure to interpret the tax law. It says DOJ dodged its duty by delaying interpretation and prosecuting newspapers that published taxpayer details. It notes potential justices may see a clear exception for amounts paid and payers.
In a stockholder note titled Cold Scrutiny Harry R Sinclair says an affirmation of the Teapot Dome and acquittance of false charges will come after court action. He claims that a court of chancery proved the accusations widely publicized to be flimsy. The piece notes the charges prompted three presidents of American oil companies to react.
Honduran politics see a revival of unrest as Gen. Ferrera plots to keep his name alive while Paz Barahona, inaugurated February 1, receives U S backing. The United States approves a weapons and Emma Gees shipment as 165 American sailors land to protect lives and property amid tensions.
The piece notes witnesses fled the United States to avoid testifying at the Cheyenne trial and cites a Canadian lawyer's pursuit of big game in Africa. It questions the judge's power and argues Sinclair employs technicalities to delay court findings, implying the full facts remain undisclosed.
Washington reports Germany’s April 26 presidential election as a pivotal choice between Republic and monarchy. Von Hindenburg, a monarchist and former field marshal, dominates the field alongside Marx. Thaelmann trails as a minor candidate. A Hindenburg win could reshape Europe and threaten the Versailles settlement.
The government seeks 400000 seasonal farm workers for cotton in the South West and grain in the Northwest and Midwest. Fifty temporary offices will handle recruitment with no cost to workers or farmers. Texas leads demand for cotton pickers, with nearly 300000 required from outside the state. The program aims for a continuous seasonal cycle, repurposing workers into logging and lumber roles when needed.
A nostalgic verse imagines the moon as a cheerful figure lighting lovers’ moments. It paints a scene of a bench by a stream under moonlit shadows and praises the moon for setting a romantic mood.
The Indiana material covers state forestry and prohibition chief roles, addresses on health and city boards, and values of gems. It includes notes on moving pictures origins, government vehicle licensing, pilot requirements, building heights of Woolworth and Singer, babbitt alloy, auto repainting, Mme Curie’s status, and total US churches at 237,955.
An Indiana investigation is underway after La Porte County Sheriff Jacob Hahn allegedly beat a prisoner to extort a confession. The piece argues such third degree methods persist and harm justice, while condemning brutality as unsavory and unnecessary. It also discusses a theft in Goshen where ROCKWELL lost 12300 during travel and associates the crime with lax precautions and the era’s hospitality.
Secretary of State reders public list of lobbyists licensed at the late Legislature who failed to file expense accounts. He warns they face prosecution. The piece questions whether the law curbs private influence, noting lobbyists swarmed the Seventy-fourth General Assembly as usual and blaming legislators more than statutes.
Richard Lieber, director of Indiana's Department of Conservation, urged Hoosiers to explore local scenic spots and promote state tourism. He noted many residents overlook nearby attractions like Brown County and Clifty Falls, while others seek sights in faraway places. He questioned why Indiana lags behind states that market their scenery.
The Federation of Indianapolis Public School Teachers presents the Teachers Chorus in their third annual concert assisted by violinist Albert Spalding tonight at Caleb Mills Hall at 8 15. The program features selections by Handel Schubert Chopin and Paganini and includes Mr Spalding in concerto pieces with the chorus and ensemble.
A Colonial photoplay this week showcases Emil Jannings in The Last Laugh, described as a humane, classy picture and exemplary artistry. The review urges Indianapolis patrons to support quality entertainment at the box office to sustain better films.
Pupils of School No. 18 led by Miss Elsa Huebner urge Everett Street residents to beautify their property with PTA involvement. Seventh graders wrote poems praising the street and a cleanup effort to replace weeds with flowers and vines around the school area. A separate item notes a $200 roof fire at a Bonette residence, 3408 Winthrop Ave, caused by defective wiring.
A collage of brief items notes a man with $300000 in Chicago pocket jumped into a river while conditions rise in the city. A Wisconsin town reports a wolf shot, an airship lands in Bellville Illinois, and a shipbuilder faces an 11 million lawsuit. Also mentions New York travel, a Los Angeles crossword contest, Jackie Coogan schooling plans, life’s pace, and public attitudes toward medicine.
Dr. Herman S. Morgan warns amateur dandelion wine makers in Indianapolis face arrest under the Wright bone dry bill. He notes alcohol in wine injures the stomach and system and excess plant extract can cause dangerous stomach excitation, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for makers and drinkers alike.
The Perry Township Civic League formed at St. Roch's Church on Meridian Street with about 400 attendees. A nominating committee led by J. J. Klee will name candidates for the May 19 election. members are Bernard Costello Louis Held and BE Houze.
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