Indianapolis Times Masthead and Publishing Details
The Indianapolis Times shows W. Floward as president and Felix F. Bruner as editor with William A. Mayburn as business manager. It notes membership in Scripps-Howard, Audit Bureau of Circulations, and use of United Press and NEA Service. Published daily except Sunday at 214-220 W Maryland St Indianapolis. Subscription rates listed. Phone MA in 8500.
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Indianapolis Times Publishing ¢ Co
Maryland St
Indianapolis
Wealth and haste flaw cited in proverbs and Franklin
A compact quotation collection notes that haste to become rich leads to evil perception and poverty will come, arguing wealth lies in enjoyment rather than possession. It highlights biblical and Franklinian maxims on true fortune.
Steve Stephenson Letters Signal Republican Ties In Indiana
Read as a political snapshot Stephenson then jailed on murder charges writes to Indiana Republican county chairmen praising the Legislature and urging strong local mayoral candidates. The piece contrasts prosperity with calls for prudent, not penurious, governance and loyalty to the party.
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D. C
Republican Party
Indiana
D. (. Stephenson
Economy and Other Things in Washington City
The Washington Daily News warns that the President's talk on the economy may influence a nationwide mood. Officials in Washington begin to take the issue seriously as fears arise that the mindset could cause more harm than good.
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Washington
Washington Daily News
Wanted A Little Teamwork in National Defense Shipping
The piece argues for stronger government cohesion on merchant marine policy, criticizing the Shipping Board for piecemeal sales. It cites Pershing Weeks and naval leaders, warns that selling Pacific liners to Dollar undermines future defense, and stresses that other nations keep tight ship control as national defense.
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John J. Pershing
Pelcoeek
Navy
Wilbur
Secretary of War
Weeks Ditto
Naval Operations
Eberleidem
Naval General Board
Shipping Board
Cain
Robert Dollar
Dollar
Marine
Ines
France
Trivia Q and A from the Indianapolis Times reader column
A compiled query and answer feature covers origins of Punch name, biographical notes on William M. Evarts, the Newberry corruption cases, the Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes order, the Dorr Rebellion, and Rufus R. Dawes’ congress tenure.
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Bunker Hill
Madame Sans Gene Arouses Court Circles and Gloria Swanson
Glor ia Swanson stars in Mme Sans Gene as a laundress rising to Napoleon era society. Film showcases accurate sets and strong dramatic work with Swanson cited as delivering her best screen performance. Also reviewed are Pandora in As Man Desires and One Night in Rome with Laurette Taylor at the Colonial.
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Mme. Sans-Gene
Napoleon
Gloria Swanson
Madame
Mme
Sans-Gene
Gloria
France
Mme, Sans-Gene
Fiette
Mme. Sans- Gene
Valentino
Catherine Hubscher
Sane
Cesus
Emile Drain Charlies de Hoche
Madeleine Guity
Warwick Wardound
Henry Favieres
Caroline
Naples
Arlette Marchal Eliza
Princesa of
Jacques Marney
Rome
Miss Taylor
Edna Marion
Arthur Lane
Miss Marion
the Colonial
Disease and ignorance linked in Indiana discussion
R Roscoe R Hyde of Johns Hopkins told Indiana teachers in Muncie that most diseases stem from ignorance and thrive where education lags. He urged sanitation and public education, noting typhoid deaths in Indiana and predicting progress if science and schooling advance together, though a disease-free day remains distant. A Superior Court Five judge joked about laziness as cure, praising the strenuous life while noting doctors warn of overwork as others head to the cemetery.
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R. Roscoe R. Hyde
Johns Hopkins University
Indiana Teachers of Science
Muncie
Indiana
T. J. Moll
Superior Court Five
Ford
Movie Training at Home a Novel Film Club Incorporation
The Twentieth Century Motion Picture and Dramatic Club files with the Secretary of State proposing to train aspiring actors at home. The piece argues home study could substitute for Los Angeles training, noting mail order education thrives across professions and may affect traditional career paths.
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Motion Picture and Dramatic Club
Secretary of State
Los Angeles
California
Hollywood
Ben Turpin
Reduction of Accidents Across Cities Prompts Action
Police Chief Rikhoff in Indianapolis announced steps to curb rising auto crashes including more traffic officers arrests and fines. From January to May 1924 Indianapolis saw 22 fatalities while Chicago reported 201 deaths year to date. A Scientific American writer suggests prioritizing braking distance over speed limits to reduce injuries, arguing that brakes determine safety more than speed.
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OLICE
Rikhoff |P
Indianapolis
Chicago
Scientific American
Notable Performances Outshine Stage In New Films
Ohio Gloria Swanson showcases stronger dramatic range in Mile Sans Gene and earns praise as cinema art. Nick Lucas croons toward popularity in Circle. Viola Dana linked as Sadie Thompson’s sister in As Man Desires. Laurette Taylor’s stage artistry adds impact in One Night in Rome while Apollo The Great Divide falters on screen.
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Sadie Thompson
Pandora
Viola Dana
Pan
South Sea
Maj
John Craig
Milton Sills
John
Viola
Sills
Ohio
Gloria Swanson
Nick Lucas
Laurette Taylor
Rome
Memories of Yesteryear and Changing Times
A reflective piece compares past and present life as a gray haired narrator recalls horse ears buggy days hoop skirts autos and movies unknown. It wonders if grandfolks long for simpler calm times and questions whether today is better or worse than years ago.
Prohibition debates and oddities mix in early 20th century snippets
A collage of wit and world notes from 1925 covers politics, aviation mishaps, sports quips, legal woes, and a Belfast crime note. It mentions Coolidge and Dawes, air mail humor, a San Francisco broker sentenced, Ford sued, and Edward McAdam fined for poteen on his farm.
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Belfast
Ireland
Edward McAdam
Warnings Posted at Swimming Holes by Police Officials
Warning signs were posted at swimming holes by Sergeants Jack O Neal and Harry Smith of the police accident prevention bureau to curb drownings this year. The heat has brought an early season for bathers. Police patrolled Pleasant Run on Friday after several rescue calls to a swimming hole where youths swam without suits.
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Jack O'Neal
Harry Smith
Police Accident Prevention Bureau
Pleasant Run
Sir Henry on Railroads by Herbert Quick
An article praising Gov ernment ownership by Sir Henry Worth Thornton former Pennsylvanian official outlines the case for public control of railroads. Thornton argues from experience in the industry and his long tenure at Pennsylvania Railroad to support reforms and policy shift.
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District Court
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
Newberry
Gov
Sir Henry Worth Thornton
Henry Thornton
The
Pennsylvania
Tendent
Long Island Railway
Logansport
Ind
Sir Henry
Oh for the rondelet and spring in New York streets
James W. Dean surveys spring in New York with scenes along Riverside Drive and Fifth Avenue. The piece contrasts urban life, beauty, and poverty while discussing Sir Henry's views on government versus private railway ownership and the potential rise of government control.
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James W. Dean
New York
Riverside Drive
Eighth Ave
Times Square
Fifth Ave
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