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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
9
Washington dispatch notes the newly formed progressive bloc will test its strength at the opening of the Congress session. They differ from the Administration on farm policy and anticipate a fight but expect only partial influence this term. Compromise bills seem likely as they aim to advance farmer interests.
Burglars blasted through a twenty two inch wall at Brecker Brothers Company wholesale furriers in Chicago and fled with forty thousand dollars worth of furs. Police traced the heavy blow to the daytime raid as the investigation continues.
The Indiana highway commission awarded contracts for hard surfacing and construction along forty six miles of Federal and State roads at a total of 1 167 928 76. George Gross Construction Company of La Porte received 189 264 for 10.6 miles on the Michigan road in St. Joseph County. Miller and Miller of Elkhart won 238 394 for 12.2 miles on Range Line road in Hamilton County. McBride and Neibert of Columbus got 26 194 for 11.5 miles on the French Lick road through Spencer County. Foulkes Contracting Company of Terre Haute earned 239 985 for 8.87 miles on the French Lick road in Dubois County. Edgar Taylor of Evansville was awarded 6 to miles for grading and structures on the French Lick road in Dubois and Orange counties, Crystal to two miles west of French Lick.
Bailey H Atkins, 30, of Broadland NL, attempted to flee from motor police during a registration incident but was stopped and captured, authorities report.
Fletcher and Bushong responded at 2 a m. to a shooting scene. Atkins fired twice, a third shot struck him in the right hip. Police pursued a red automobile to McCarty and West Streets and captured Atkins after a chase near a drug store. A .32 caliber pistol was found on him along with a Scripps Booth car not belonging to him. Atkins claimed rooming at 537 South West Street and faced charges of vagrancy carrying concealed weapons and resisting arrest.
City Controller Joseph L. Hogue blocked introduction of ordinances totaling 35940 dollars for firemen salaries and street department offices. Fire Chief John J. O'Brien states funds would hire twenty new firefighters for Broad Ripple and Brightwood stations, delaying council action planned for tonight.
An official from Stafford Engraving Co asserts high grade commercial art drives sales and introduces Stafford Tones nickel faced half tones. The plates last longer and resist ink corrosion, offering cleaner prints at no extra cost. The technology is already used by top Indiana printers and expanding nationwide.
In Indianapolis a surge in home construction and high fuel costs push furnaces and heating equipment sales. Rybolt Heating Co president Harry Rybolt notes more furnaces installed in private homes and many remodels, stressing proper installation and high-grade workmanship to ensure efficient operation and reliable service.
Officials of the Interstate Public Service Company announce dining car service on the Indianapolis to Louisville line. The novelty starts this spring with three round trips daily, seating 24 passengers per car, operated as trailers for limited use. Cars will be painted bright orange for visibility, with continuous repainting underway. Harry Reid’s group inspected the line, including the new Southport sub power station and Scottsburg shops.
Washington December 4 The Harding administration pressed to finish the Muscle Shoals nitrate project and continue dam No 2 on the Tennessee River. In the budget message President Harding asked for 6 992 800 for the new fiscal year while the current year totals 7 500 000. The grand total cost nears 25 000 000.
Parker H. James of the Indianapolis Glass Company notes plate glass is a necessity in industry homes and autos. He cites labor savings table tops and furniture protection, and says demand is rising with new acquisitions doubling capacity and a strong market for automobile glass.
Hogue notes 35000 to 40000 may remain in the salaries and wages fund of the fire department this year. A second bill ends the office of assistant street commissioner and creates a street repairs superintendent at 2000 dollars yearly with two assistants at 1500 each.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound with a money back guarantee if it does not relieve grippe symptoms in a few hours. It claims to ease stuffiness pain headache feverishness and congestion after the first dose and notes the tablets are inexpensive.
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