Shortridge High School Seen as Fire Hazards and Funding Fight
Fire Chief John J. O'Brien warns Shortridge may suffer great loss in a fire or explosion due to overcrowded, partly non fire-proof facilities. State marshal has not investigated. The article notes a bond remonstrance hearing set for Saturday and broad local support for building the new high school.
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Shortridge High School
John J. O'Brien
O’brien
Indianapolis
State Department
Shortridge
State Tax Board
Indiana Taxpayers’ Association
Civic Clans
Shortridge Parent Teacher Association
Indianapolis Real Estate Board
Indianapolis School Board
Tax Board
Lions Club
Ex Mayor Mellett faces four charges after two crashes
Former Anderson mayor Jesse H. Mellett, 42, of 2816 North Delaware Street, was charged today in connection with two car accidents on November 21. He allegedly drove the first vehicle that hit a car on Massachusetts Avenue and then struck a second vehicle at Adams Street. A past incident at Fall Creek Boulevard and Meridian Street injured two women. An accompanying patrolman was suspended over intoxication allegations.
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Jesse H. Mellett
N. Delaware Sr
Anderson
Smith
O'Neal
Mellett
Massachusetts Ave
Adams St
Fall Creek Blvd
Meridian St
Forest Swank
Flood Risk Report on Abattoir Retaining Wall Elimination
The board of works ordered removal of a $210 000 flood prevention retaining wall in front of the Indianapolis Abattoir Company. Flood prevention engineer H W Cassady says the levee behind the property protects west Indianapolis in future floods. Kentucky Ave and Oliver Ave bridges will be dedicated next week.
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Indianapolis Abattoir Company
Board of Works
Indianapolis
H. W. Cassady
Kentucky Ave
Oliver Ave
Lithiated Buchu Relieves Bladder Irritation Says User
An Illinois man reports better sleep and daytime comfort after using Lith iated Buchu for bladder irritation. He notes it drives out deposits and neutralizes acids, compares effect to epsom salts on bowels, and mentions a 2 cent tablet price.
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Illinois
Hodges
Unity
Keller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Hook Drug Co
Meridian State Bank Liquidated by Continental National Bank
The Meridian State Bank business at 1018 N. Meridian St. was absorbed by Continental National Bank of Monument Circle. Deposits totaling about 150000 were transferred to the liquidating bank after the Meridian bank closed Wednesday. Emerson W. Ghaille, president, notes stockholders sanctioned the move. Banking fixtures will be sold.
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Meridian State Bank
N. Meridian St
Continental National Bank
Monument Circle
Meridian Bank
C. W. Smalley
Continental
Emerson W. Ghaille
North Side Bank
Investigation shows forty eight officers named Monday face charges
Five of the forty eight new policemen appointed by Mayor Shank and the board of safety in a special session Monday have police court records. The list includes Forrest Rominger John J Haney Burl Adams Howard Martin and Walter E Lyons with prior arrests for intoxication blind tiger and related charges.
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Shank
Board of Safety
Forrest Rominger
Brevort Hotel
John J. Haney
Tibbs Ave
Burl Adams
Church St
Howard Martin
Vincennes St
Walter E. Lyons
Alabama St
Adams
Eisenhut
Hisenhut
County backs flood prevention and track elevation plans
County commissioners assured civic groups that the 12 million track elevation project and 1 million flood prevention program will not be halted. Auditor Harry Dunn said he would notify the board of works of county support for any action taken.
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Harry Dunn
Board of Works
John F. White
Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs
Auto Kills Teacher In Gary Indiana Incident
Miss Gladys McGrath a young teacher from Galesburg Illinois died from injuries after being struck by an automobile while crossing an alley in Gary Indiana. The car was driven by James Donnahill according to the United Press report.
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United Press
Gary
Ind
Gladys McGrath
Galesburg
Ill
Emerson High School
James Donnahill
Heaven Near Yet So Far
By Pennsylvan ia and Ohio Streets a small dog attempts to cross a street but is repeatedly blocked by traffic. He watches a pet shop window longingly, barking with joy at a litter inside, then whines as the glass keeps him separated from the warmth and treats inside. An onlooker remarks the dog would be as good as those inside if someone would bob his tail.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mitchell Case to Jury Dec 15
Court martial area William Mitchell enters its sixth week as Army prosecutors predict the case will go to the jury by December 15. Testimony in rebuttal to Mitchell's charges continues through December 12 with Navy testimony this week and Army staff replies next week.
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Mitchell
Washington
William Mitchell
Navy
Army
General Staff
Vehicle theft arrest tied to garage break in
Luther Bowles of city was arrested today on vehicle taking charges. He allegedly stole a car from the garage of Marion Traxler at 3327 North Illinois Street.
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Luther Bowles
Marion Traxler
Illinois St
Hospital Dedication Ceremony for New Surgical Unit
Corner stone laying and dedicatory services for the new 385 000 dollar surgical unit at city hospital will be held at 3 p m Tuesday Sol Schloss city health board president has invited the public Mayor Shank Ben H Thompson city council president and Dr J R Eastman Indianapolis Medical Society president will be among speakers.
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City Hospital
Sol Schloss
City Health Board
Shank
Ben H. Thompson
J. R. Eastman
Indianapolis Medical Society
Teen charged in speeding and reckless driving case
Police charged Leonard Shoe maker aged 19 of 521 Weghurst Street after his car collided with a machine driven by Thomas Stout of 346 Norwood Avenue at North and Alabama Streets.
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Leonard Shoemaker
Weghurst St
Thomas Stout
Norwood Ave
North
Alabama Sts
Bell Hearing Reveals Patron Paying for Bell Fight
Indiana Bell auditor Thomas Keyes admitted no AT T aid was used in the rate case. He said expenses were charged to operation and ultimately paid by patrons. The commission may extend hearings as Bell seeks a rate increase exceeding $600000 annually.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Hell
Public Service Commission
Thomas R. Keyes
Bell
Samuel R. Artman
Keyes
Artman
A. T. and
A. T
Youth fined and jailed for vehicle taking in city court
Anthony Jenkins, 16, colored, was fined 25 dollars plus costs and given ten days in jail by Criminal Judge James A. Collins on a vehicle taking charge. Thomas Lowery, 38, colored, 1710 Yandes Street, was sentenced two to fourteen years at the Indiana Reformatory on a burglary charge.
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Anthony Jenkins
James A. Collins
Thomas Lowery
Yandes St
Indiana Reformatory
Cascarets Laxative Ad Praises Candy Like Relief
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant candy like laxative that mildly stimulates the liver and bowels. It claims head clarity, clean stomach, pink tongue, and rosy skin with no gropping or sickness. Directions for all ages appear on each box from drugstores.
Fraternity Delegate Proposes Local Phi Rho Sigma Convention
Howard Allen, Indiana University School of Medicine senior, will represent the local Phi Rho Sigma chapter at the national convention December 27 to 29 in New Orleans. A movement has begun to bring the next convention to the area.
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Howard Allen
Indiana University School of Medicine
Phi Rho Sigma
New Orleans
Golden Rule Orchestra to Broadcast Dinner Concert
Radio listeners may hear the Indiana Golden Rule Orchestra of 32 local young women broadcast a Golden Rule dinner concert from the First Presbyterian Church on WEBM Sunday afternoon from 1 to 2 PM. Leslie Troutman directs. Esther Carlisle will perform marimba solos including A Dream and The Rosary.
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Indiana Golden Rule Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church
WEBM
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Leslie Troutman
Esther Carlisle
Legion Plans Paris Meeting
Commandant Z Peckoff and American Legion officials discuss plans for the Paris 1927 convention. A Briand letter says France will host a hospitable visit, with the Grand Palace leased to the U S for 1 dollar to host the event. Peckoff was wounded in July in Morocco during the Rif rebellion.
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Z. Peckoff
American Legion
Paris
Aristide Briand
France
Grand Palace
Peckoff
Morrocco
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Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Aiken
St. Louis
Orchard
Richmond
Terre Haute
Greencastle Monrovia
Indiana Motor Transit CO
Continental National
Meridian State
Gove
Henning
B. B
Rominger
Indiana
Romidger
Goodlet Ave
W. Tenth St
Katherine Slatzer
Liberty St
Higgins, Wao
Atdee
Haney
Higgins
Martin
Tiger
Lyons
Herman F. Rikhoff
Delbert O. Wilmeth
Auto
Anak
Silk
Odds and Ends
Coats
I. U. School of Medicine
Young Women’s Orchestra
Legion
Delaware Streets
Towers
Brandes
Milo
Rice B
Mr. Murphy
Tire and Rubber Company
Virginia Ave
College Avenue
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