Indianapolis Times Editorials and City-Hall Notes
The Indianapolis Times discusses Mayor Shank's daily town activity, listing a week of bold proposals and reversals from Prohibition agent withdrawals to annexation talks. It questions which initiatives will reach completion and notes a sharp shift in city policy and policing. The piece also cautions on personal crisis reports and offers a message of perseverance.
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Ayor Shank
Prohibition
Rgan
Indianapolis
Woodruff Place
Thomas J.dillon
Morgan
Indians and Americans in a changing moral landscape
An essay argues Indians survive as a growing demographic but remain culturally endangered. It cites 341000 Indigenous people, 13500 increase in a decade, and 66000 Indigenous children in school. Chief Wild Pigeon pleads to stop encroachment on Poospatuck land amid ignored no trespassing signs.
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America
Wild Pigeon
Poospatuck Indian Reserve
Sam
Trade Imbalance After War Exports to Germany Said Flat
The piece argues Germany owes the United States at least 760 million dollars after World War II era trade, claiming America shipped over a billion dollars in goods while receiving about 240 million. It questions who pays and suggests losses may be borne by American speculators in marks.
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Ankruptcy
Germany
America
City delays on street work leave blocks in mud
Despite board promises to curb winter street tearing, Foresight runs late on contracts. City Engineer John L. Elliott says no repeat distress if utilities keep up with extensions and connections. Bosart Ave remains rutted from Michigan to Tenth for weeks, hindering deliveries and resident travel.
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Board of Public Works
John L. Elliott
Bosart Ave
Michigan St
Tenth St
Residents Bay
British system of confidence votes could trigger frequent elections
The writer contrasts Bonar Law's possible five to ten year term with Canada and the United States. A deadlocked government forces a confidence vote, and a loss leads to a general election. The author argues adopting the British system could yield elections every few weeks rather than four years in office.
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Bonar Law
Onar Law
British Empire
Canada
Beautiful Young Woman Disappears Leaving Suicide Note
A 23 year old woman vanishes after leaving a room note that hints at emotional torment for a loved one. The text reflects on contemplating death by self harm and cites a range of cities noting suicide by action lists from 12 to 21.
Hiram and the Washington Wind of Progressive Politics
The column debates Hiram’s ignorance of Congressional sessions and a shifting political wind. It contrasts Coupzens money with influence, hints at Daugherty and bootlegger profiteering, and urges McCormick to move progressive again amid Ku Klux Klan rhetoric.
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Senator McCormick
McCormick
Gas Quality Falls As Rates Rise Eyes Court Action
City Engineer John L. Elliott notes summer gas BTU around 600 has fallen to 575 with colder weather. Experts say higher BTU means more heat value. Citizens Gas Company seeks a Federal Court order to set a permanent rate of 1.20 or 1.25, despite the PSC deeming current gas quality fair.
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Citizens Gas Company
John L. Elliott
B. T U
Public Service Commission
Christmas Savings and Witty Quips Offer Holiday Cheer
A collage of lighthearted notes on Christmas prep and popular culture. mentions saving clubs with large sums, gift ideas like alarm clocks, and playful lines about Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. Includes poetry excerpt praising Clemenceau and a playful hint about seasonal behavior and humor.
Worthless Oil Stock Swindle Probed in Texas
Threefold inquiry into bogus oil stock schemes centered in Fort Worth Dallas and Houston reveals thousands swindled nationwide. Promoters use trust declarations and mail canvassing to siphon profits, with promises of huge returns while funding fat salaries and expenses.
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FT. Worth
Texas
United States
Dallas
Houston
Arkansas
Kansas
Pass the Gas by Herbert Quick EWS on race and civilization
The piece argues that higher civilization lowers birth rates and accuses whites of exploiting Haitians and Jamaicans, predicting demographic shifts and racial conflict. It claims New Zealand’s progress reduces births and urges resistance to colonial sanitation and reform programs.
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Herbert Quickews
New Zealand
Haiti
New
Jamaica
Caribbean
Viing
Ancient Coehorn mortar returns to King and British regiment
An ancient brass Coehorn mortar with the royal cipher GR is sent from Governors Island to England. George V permits its return to the king's royal rifles, marking a gesture of comradeship between the American Army and British forces.
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Washington
Governors Island
New York
George II
England
King's Royal Rifles
St. Rode
Bournemouth
Weeks
George V of England
Royal American Regiment
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Jamaica
King’s Royal Rifles
Sixtieth Foot
Governor's Island
Edmund B. Smith
Coehorn
King George V
Will Use Radio for Fire Trucks Demonstration prompts adoption
San Francisco showcased radio controlled fire trucks guiding Army vehicle through streets with live headquarters contact. Fire Chief Thomas R. Murphy and the Pacific Radio Trades Association organized the demo for visiting chiefs, inspiring several cities to adopt radio apparatus for firefighting.
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San Francisco
Thomas R. Murphy
Pacific Radio Trades Association
Marriage Customs in Alaska Shape Modern Weddings
In Alaska, the bride receives a full outfit from her future husband rather than her father supplying a trousseau. The wedding feast occurs at the groom’s home and is hosted by him. The bridegroom’s family receives an elaborate gift from the bride’s parents.
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Alaska
Trousseau
Germany Tries Allies Patience Over Arm Controls
London reports Clemenceau cites a list of concealed German war material as Interallied control faces three recent obstructions. Commission costs Germany about £18,000 monthly with 1,500 staff. talks of replacing it with cheaper bodies continue as arms handover slows. British view stresses military control as best guarantee for treaty compliance.
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London
Georges Clemenceau
Germany
Interallied Military Control Commission
Stettin
Passau
Ingolstadt
Bavaria
Aeronautical Control Commission
Committee of Guarantee
Military Control Commission
Naval Commission
Napoleon
Jena
Great Britain
Ruhr
Rhineland
M. Clemenceau
Record Sees No Third Party at Present Time
In New Jersey Professor Theodore Roosevelt progressive backer argues a new party is not feasible now. He cites public mind confusion and lack of consensus on issues as the cause of a political fiasco and notes diverse remedies fail to unite.
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Hiram
Newberry
Congress
Washington
sBy
George L
Theodore Roosevelt
New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Etiquette Advice for Well Bred Children at Table
Instruction to train children to avoid disparaging remarks about food and to wait for and follow seating cues from elders, with all children seated simultaneously when directed. Focus on family and formal gatherings and respect for older persons at table.
Europe in a High Stakes Poker Match of World Powers
Times Special explains five European powers England Germany Italy Turkey Greece have new governments and are ready for a volatile future. Andrew Bonar Law Wilhelm Cuno Mustapha Kemal Benito Mussolini are named as key players and the stakes involve survival and influence as political decks are reshuffled.
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Times Special
Washington
Europe
England
Germany
Italy
Turkey
Greece
Andrew Bonar Law
Wilhelm Cuno
America
Hamburg- American Line
Mustapha Kemal
Benito Mussolino
Millionaires Dominate California Senate Contests Across History
Washington notes that California has long favored millionaire candidates for the U.S. Senate. The piece recalls Hearst, Fair, Phelan and others who funded campaigns, while contrasting past failures like Grant Jr and Works with later rivals such as Kent, highlighting money’s influence in state politics.
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Washington
Michigan
United States
California
Golden State
George Hearst
William R. Stanford
Pacific Railroad
Jim Fair
Mother Lode
James D. Phelan
U. S. Grant, Jr
Grant
Dan Burns
al Spalding
Sporting Goods
John D. Works
William Kent
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