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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
7
The Indianapolis Times records Roy W. Howard as president and notes the Indiana Constitution protecting free speech and press, stating no law shall restrain free interchange of thought or opinions on any subject.
The Times rejects any press tilt toward McCray’s pardon. The Federal jury found him guilty of mail fraud and the issue is whether a ten year sentence is too harsh. Proponents argue hardship from agricultural depression, while the editor urges justice and a fixed minimum term before any pardon or parole.
The article argues the present budget system curbs waste but cannot assess scientific research value. A proposed solution is a board of eminent scientists with no bureau ties to periodically review agencies. A recent board report claims motor research by the Bureau of Standards saved about 155 million dollars, suggesting further impartial reviews for other bureaus.
A reader inquiry column answers questions on topics including the U S airplane speed record 266.59 mph set in 1923, star designs on coins, amusement tax exemptions, sun Earth light travel time, Yankee Doodle origins, Princess Marys children, four dollar gold pieces, ROT C meaning, gold content in U S coins, a Romanian daily paper in America, and the collie breed.
The Washington Bureau of The Indianapolis Times explains myths and widely held beliefs about animals science and nature. Readers may request a copy by mailing five cents and name details to the Washington Bureau.
National Research Council forms a committee led by Professor Maynard M. Metcalf to explore increasing edible fish from small ponds and streams. The work will need chemists and botanists as well as fish experts. Italian earthquake predictor Bendandi draws criticism from scientists worldwide. A new hookworm cure using tetrachlorethyline is announced by Hall and Shillinger of the U S Department of Agriculture, replacing carbon tetrachloride in treatment.
Outline traces early human ancestors from Pithecanthropus Erectus to Heidelberg Man and Sussex Man, noting skulls and jaws found in Java Germany and England. It humorously links traits to modern boxing imagery and hints at a future look at Neanderthal remains.
A nostalgic lyric celebrates returning to a country homestead. The narrator recalls a long winding road to a familiar cottage that endures through time, with a welcoming fire, sheltered porch, and nature all around. The piece mourns distance yet cherishes the sense of home.
A collage of sharp quips on nature, summer heat, work, and daily life. The pieces poke fun at old town habits, early risers, swimming, sleep, sharks, telephone exchanges and auto ads, offering humorous social observations.
Walter D. Hickman touts Drusilla With A Million starring Mary Carr at the Colonial next week. Drusilla, a charity ward resident, unexpectedly inherits a million and uses it to create a home for deserted babies, delivering a sentimental lead in this motherly tale.
Police seek couple who left their four year old boy on a downtown Indianapolis street Sunday. A passerby rescued the boy, kept him overnight, and turned him over to juvenile court authorities. The piece condemns child desertion as brutal and revolting.
The Indianapolis school budget for 1925 26 totals 10 820 192 an increase of 3 168 447 or 44 3 percent over last year. The main rise comes from the school building program with new high schools including Shortridge financed by bonds. Operating expenses rise 2.67 percent, while the building program remains the focus of growth and future needs.
Earnings of the Indianapolis E Street Railway last month reached 367,997.80, down 25,742.51 from July 1924 and below June, with a continuing slide in car fare revenues. Officials blame private automobiles and note no bus expansion to counter the trend unless service improves, cleans up, and lowers costs to win back riders.
The article reports on R C Francis Jenkins and his successful simultaneous transmission of a moving picture and vocal description over radio. It predicts widespread home viewing of bell games plays operas and similar performances via radio and notes wireless advances shrinking in scope from toy to commonplace. It envisions a future where science and invention outpace imagination and compares early wireless feats to modern capabilities.
Brief religious quotation from Romans 12 15 and Spurgeon remarks. The two lines reflect empathetic Christian counsel urging shared joy and sorrow. No event or person names present.
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