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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
7
The Indianapolis Times quotes the Indiana Constitution asserting that no law shall restrain free interchange of thought or the right to speak write or print on any subject. Roy W. Howard is named as President of The Indianapolis Times.
A 16 year old driver caused a fatal collision with an interurban car killing an 11 year old while a 17 year old boy and 16 year old girl were badly hurt in a pacer crash into a railroad abutment. The piece argues licensing and safety tests for teen drivers amid a spate of unsafe, overloaded early cars in Indiana.
Opinion piece argues Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless searches are being eroded by Indiana and other states dry enforcement. It advocates named accusers, due process, and face-to-face confrontation to protect citizens from libel and retaliation in legal actions.
Arthur B. Reeve argues for scientific study of the crime flood and criticizes the sheer volume of laws claiming daily passage of new ordinances makes every person unknowingly break statutes. The piece notes Reeve’s New York perspective and urges cautious handling of legal rules.
Charles G. Sefrit, longtime editor of the Washington Herald in Indiana, was a powerful figure in Republican politics. His small town paper served as a true party organ, shaping public opinion, and his death marks the fading of a distinct partisan press in the state.
Yale investigators set up apparatus to learn how humans walk after centuries of walking habit. The piece notes skepticism about practical use and jokes about postmen abandoning pedals for a side-car motorcycle while speculating on how far people could walk without effort.
In South Bend Indiana the Rev W W Culp known as Don Juan of the pulpit deserts his wife and ten children for the open spaces. The columnist argues women should show iron resolve and not forgive repeated infidelity while noting Culp still bears the title of reverend and his wife welcomes him back.
A compact reflection on divine restraint and human craft, contrasting Job’s warning that God frustrates the devices of the crafty with a Byronian note on the incompatibility of cleverness and true prudence. The lines explore how schemes fail when confronted by higher wisdom.
Instructions describe adding binding posts to auto battery terminals to ease radio work. Drill holes in each terminal and install machine screw heads as anchors. A thumb screw can be threaded into the screw for quick connections.
Nelson headquarters near Anderson Indiana was raided and fourteen leaders were arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. An investigator who spent five weeks studying the camp led the warrants and arrests. She frames the exposure as a crusade to save dupes from fake mediums at Camp Chesterfield where meetings have run for thirty five years.
Indiana states two acres harbor the Deam oak, a natural hybrid of chinquapin and white oak discovered in 1904 by Charles C. Deam. Critics warn it challenges Genesis, while proponents argue evolution and ongoing creation explain the tree and life, noting humans and nature adapt and develop over time.
Winters attends the annual Indiana Federation of Labor meeting in Terre Haute where a resolution for a five day work week for craft workers is debated. The piece notes gains in shorter hours and higher pay over the past century and references Henry Ford's view that machinery could reduce toil further.
A Evansville Indiana wife killed a neighbor while defending her son, the gun misfired and a life ended. A New Mexico editor, attacked in a brawl, fired and killed an bystander, landing both in murder charges. The piece argues pocket firearms often cause more sorrow than defense and urges broader bans.
A collection of maxims reflecting on ambition envy discipline parentage and happiness. Topics include air travel expectations jail time family duty humility and the folly of narrow minded views, suggesting self awareness and resilience.
A compilation of practical car washing tips stating soap and water should be used sparingly and wax or polish weekly. It also answers trivia on Kava beverages electrocution law watch accuracy banked curves in racing engines horned pout fish and literary aliases.
Walter D. Hickman praises a dazzling ensemble of dancers in Rhythmic Toes at the Palace, noting the lack of artist names but strong talent in Argentine and oriental dance. Miller and Mark plus Frank Kuttner Orchestra provide a pleasant program. Olive Brook stars in The Woman Hater.
Stage Verdict English reports The Berkell Players offering an entertaining Nervous Wreck. Palace Rhythmic Toes features a top trained ensemble of dancers. Lyric Harmonyland presents a musical offering that compliments vaudeville.
The piece describes a feeling of laziness that settles on Sunday and lingers into Monday. It notes diminished vigor and difficulty starting work and hints at a gradual return to normal after the weekend, with Tuesday continuing the recovery.
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