Moving Picture Stars to Aid Indianapolis Booster Week
The Greater Indianapolis booster week plans include motion picture stars, city leaders appeal to Will Hays, and a major parade with 700 floats. Ministers will preach on loyalty to the city while Fire Department leaders organize events at Rhodius Park and civic groups prepare.
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Moving Picture Stars
Indianapolis
Johan F. Walker
Walker
Shank
Will Hays
Boosier
Hays
Indiana guard units depart camp at Fort Knox
Indiana guardsmen wrap up two weeks at their annual encampment at Fort Knox Kentucky and begin breaking camp. Units will return to home armories Sunday. A week earlier trains will continue another week. Governor Jackson visited and reviewed a 7,000 strong parade of Indiana and Kentucky guardsmen.
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Bu_United
Knox
Indiana
Jackson
Kentucky
Miss Burton Wins Miss Greater Indianapolis Title
Thelma Burton 1730 E Twelfth St. is named Miss Greater Indianapolis guiding festivities August 16 to 22. Burton, Real Silk Hosiery Mills employment manager, was backed by 2500 company workers and post office staff, receiving 13237 votes, 9117 more than the runner up.
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Greater Indianapolis
Thelma Burton
E. Twelfth St
Miss Burton
Ager
I Still Love Him Miss Fletcher Says
Miss Louisa Fletcher of Indianapolis declares she still loves Count Von Schmettow despite postponement of their wedding. The couple's romance drew American publicity as the Bermagia sailed toward home, leaving Fletcher sorrowful and doubtful about a future ceremony in the United States.
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Miss Fletcher
Keith Jones
United Press
Southamton
England
Count von Schmettow
Louisa Fletcher
Stoughton A. Fletcher
Indianapolis
States
Junker
Pommerzig
Germany
Aging man injured in auto collision at College and Massachusetts
Henry Chopper, 87, of 623 N Pine Sr, was seriously injured today when struck by an automobile at College and Massachusetts Aves. He was taken home. Mrs T L Bedgood, 44, of 2601 S Drive Brookside Pkwy, the driver, was charged with assault and battery.
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Henry Chopper
N. Pine Sr
College and
Massachusetts Aves
T. L. Bedgood
S. Drive
Brookside Pkwy
Spider cost him twenty five dollars
A man walking to a grocery store was approached by a colored passerby who warned him of a spider on his hat. After entering the store J I Howe of 2624 N Capitol Ave found $25 in bills missing and suspects the colored man of theft.
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J. I. Howe
Capitol Ave
Howe
Dying Wife Fires At Husband In Final Crisis
In Glasgow Kentucky on August 15 Mrs. G T Pemberton a 40 year old woman dying from illness summoned her estranged husband George Pemberton She revived briefly to fire at him as he brought water Neighbors found her dead and he seriously wounded in the floor hours later authorities said
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United Press
Glasgow
G. T. Pemberton
George Pemberton
Mob tries to hang Black man in Indiana harbor case
A mob of about 500 citizens attempted to lynch John Allen, 47, after Warnell Crockett, four, identified him as the man who confronted her in her home basement. Police evacuated the station and escorted Allen out through a back door, likely toward Crown Point. The girl was brought in wrapped in bandages to make the identification.
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United Press
Indiana Harbor
Ind
John Allen
Warnell Crockett
Crown Point
Allen
Shotgun Attack Over Missing Money At West Side Bar
Buster McClaren, 407 West Ohio Street, was struck in face and shoulders by a shotgun blast from Joe Hines, 513 Chesapeake Street. McClaren claimed he bought whisky from Hines and later found $25 missing, prompting the alleged shooting. Hines counters McClaren fired first. Both men charged with shooting with intent to kill, Hines also charged with operating a blind tiger.
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Buster McClaren
Ohio St
Joe Hines
Chesapeake St
McClaren
Hines
Roof leaks prompt legal action over city hall copper roof
City hall roof proved leaky in rain after $10,000 was invested in copper. The Board of Works ordered City Attorney William Boson to sue the contractors on their bond. Architect Frank B. Hunter faced censure for recommending lead imported from New York that proved defective.
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Board of Works
William Boson
Frank B. Hunter
New York
Indianapolis Essay Contest For City’s Future Prizes
Nine area youths can win from a $30 total prize fund for essays on The Future of Indianapolis. Entries must be mailed to The Times Essay Editor by Aug 18 and be no longer than 200 words. Prizes include $1 for the top under 18 writer, awarded at Spades Park during a veterans lawn fete on Aug 22.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Spades Park
Hoosier Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Indianapolis Times
Times
Pardon petitions arrive in city for McCray
The McCray pardon application with petitions and letters was received at the United States Attorney's office. Assistant District Attorney Cavins declined to release details. Former U S District Attorney Elliott and Judge Anderson oppose the pardon, while Attorney General will weigh trial and prosecution views.
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M’cray
Warren T. McCray
Department of Justice
United States District
Albert Ward
Alexander G. Cavins
City to add three rooms at Guardian Home
After a conference with William H. Book and Maurice Tenant, county commissioners ordered architect Donald Graham to estimate the cost of adding three rooms to the Children's Guardian Home at 571 University Ave. Overcrowding at the home prompted the move. borrowing three portable buildings would cost about $5,000.
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William H. Book
City School Board
Maurice Tenant
County Commissioners Today
Donald Graham
Children’s Guardian Home
University Ave
School Board
Coolidge Gets a Toothache in Plymouth Visit
President Coolidge suffered a toothache requiring dental attention after a drive with Mrs Coolidge to Woodstock. Dr R F Jewett, longtime caretaker, treated him and planned a return visit later in the day as a crown had loosened and caused discomfort.
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United Press
Plymouth
Coolidge
Commissioners refuse 92000 for Julietta asylum
Marion County commissioners at a special session rejected a 92000 maintenance demand for Julietta County Insane Asylum for next year. They report 79000 has been spent this year and 78960 in 1924. Maintenance will end Jan 1 1926 with only 1600 for fire insurance for three years. Associate attendees included Cassius Hogle Frank E Brown and Otis C Dodson.
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Marion County Commissioners
Harry Dunn
Julietta
County Insane Asylum
Dunn
Jackson
Board of Governing
Cassius Hogle
Frank E. Brown
Otis C. Dodson
Hoyle
Consolidation of City Street Departments Initiated
Mayor Shank proposes uniting street cleaning and street commissioners departments to save costs. Martin J. Hyland, the street commissioner, leads the effort for one month. John F. Walker, cleaning chief, will direct Greater Indianapolis Week and then take vacation. Hyland protests sewer garbage disposal by sanitary workers. Dirt removal orders issued at sewer inlets.
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American Legion
Greater Indianapolis
John A. Royce
Seventh District
Veterans’ Organization
James S. Dale
Sidney S. Miller
William P. Evans
Clarence R. Martin
Harlan Hadley
Earl Furguson
John J. O’brien
Philip Kile
Carl Malcolm
Jack Ray
Shank
Martin J. Hyland
John F. Walker
Hyland
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
Officers Raid Farm Seizes Still and Whiskey Near Noblesville
Federal and local officers found a fifty gallon copper still and a gallon of white mule on Maurice Donley’s farm near the Marion Hamilton county line. Mrs. Thomas Parker Howard Taylor and Elem Clark were arrested, brought to Noblesville, and jailed. Donley owns the Indianapolis residence.
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Noblesville
Ind
Maurice Donley
Marion
Hamilton Counties
Federal
Focal
Thomas Parker
Howard Taylor
Elem Clark
Donley
Indianapolis
Woman’s second self harm attempt reported in city
Louise Heck aged 25 of 521 East Miami Street reportedly cut her wrist with a safety razor Friday night in a suicide attempt. Police say she had earlier drank poison and was distressed over her husband leaving her. She is in city hospital in non serious condition.
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Louise Heck
Miami St
City Hospital
State board fixes Aug 24 hearing on Elmer Dawson road bond
State tax commissioners set Monday August 24 as the hearing date to remonstrate against a 51500 bond issue for improving the Elmer Dawson road in Washington township Marion County. A similar bond on the same road was denied January 17 1925 by the tax board.
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Elmer Dawson
Washington Township
Marion County
Weather reading fragment prompts daily temp snapshot
The readable portion shows hourly temperature data with times around 8 am and noon. Indicates an ongoing forecast or log with temperatures noted alongside hours. Specific values are unclear due to damaged OCR but reflect a typical hourly temperature record.
Murder Brings Trip Into Limelight
Gerald Chapman, the million-dollar mail bandit, is linked to a murder near Muncie. Indianapolis police pursue George Anderson as motive points to revenge for Ben and Mrs Hance’s betrayal. Chapman was captured in Muncie in January and held in Marion County jail briefly. Betty Bates, alleged Chapman sweetheart, and Anderson feared aiding Chapman as federal officers moved him toward Atlanta prison.
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Gerald Chapman
Indianapolis
George
Dutch) Anderson
Ben Hance
Muncie
Hance
Chapman
Marion County
Betty Bates
Anderson
Atlanta
Hawkins Case Transcript Granted Free of Charge in Chicago Court
Morton S. Hawkins will be allowed a full transcript of his trial at the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell ordered William P. Kappes to prepare the complete records without cost to Hawkins. Homer Elliott, assistant attorney general, opposed the order.
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Elliott
McCray
A. B. Anderson
Atlanta
Morton S. Hawkins
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Robert C. Baltzell
William P. Kappes
Hawkins
Homer Elliott
Neighbors Report Burglary Call Finds Homeowner King
Police said neighbors alerted an emergency squad to the home of William J. King at 402 E Thirty Second St. The responders found King inside, returning from a week in South Bend, the alarm prompted by neighbors.
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William J. King
E. Thirty-Second St
King
South Bend
Accomplice in Chapman Case Led Indiana Bank Robberies
George Dutch Anderson, described as the head of a gang, is named as a key accomplice in two Indiana bank robberies conducted over the past year. Law enforcement filed charges and linked him to the heists alongside Chapman. Local officials cautioned the public as the investigation continues.
Police Keep Close Watch After Muncie Murder
Police search for George Dutch Anderson tied to the Hance murder in Muncie. Webster of the Indiana Bankers Protective Association says Anderson led a eight man gang with links to Gerald Chapman. Detectives traced raids from Detroit to northern Indiana, with hotel and underworld watch and postal inspectors aiding. Investigators note a July 4 bank plot halted by a ditch crash and suspect Anderson killed Hance to avoid being turned in.
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Indiana
George
Dutch) Anderson
Ben Hance
Muncie
Harry ©. Webster
Indiana Bankers’ Protective Association
Anderson
Gerald Chapman
Hartford
Indianapolis
Webster
Detroit
W. C. Ela
Ela
A. &. Kelley
Chapman
Hance
Charles
Hartford City
Identify Muncie Prisoner as Anderson's Companion
NCIE Ind August 15 Wolfe held for the revenge killing of Mr and Mrs Ben Hance named as a companion to George Anderson in Yorktown identified by four Yorktown men. Hance allegedly betrayed Gerald Chapman, and Wolfe denied involvement in the slaying.
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United Press Ncie
Ind
Charles
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