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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

9

McCray Solvency Hearing Nears End Today

The three Ft Wayne banks seek a bankruptcy declaration for Governor McCray. Hearing before referee Harry C. Sheridan at the Federal building adjourned for noon with two more witnesses expected. Testimony from Orchard Lake Stock Farm manager James Hendry described McCray’s farming ties and cattle business across multiple countries.

Ft. Wayne McCray Harry C. Sheridan Federal Building James W. Noel James Hendry Orchard Lake Newton County Hendry

Indiana Utilities Sector Records Six Hundred Eighty Seven Billion

A state survey by the State Chamber of Commerce tallies Indiana public utilities at 684 firms with total invested capital of 687,060,000. Electric light and power 202,000,000. telephone 91,000,000. gas 157,000,000. water 35,000,000. traction 202,000,000. Utilities employ about 175,000 people. Last fiscal year the Public Service Commission authorized 62,663,155 in securities.

Indiana State Chamber of Commerce Public Service Commission

Woman leaves $5,000 to Noblesville church

Miss Rachel Wolfgang, 85, buried in Noblesville, left her estate valued at $5,000 to the First Christian Church of Noblesville. She was never married and had two siblings, sister Mrs A J Fryberger of Noblesville and brother William Wolfgang of Fortville.

Noblesville Ind Rachel Wolfgang First Christian Church of A. J. Fryberger William Wolfgang Fortville

Across Atlantic sailor drowns after capsized boat

George Hoeman of New York began a twenty foot Atlantic crossing Tuesday. The craft capsized and he drowned. Volcanic activity at Mt Vesuvius in Italy rises to furnace like levels sparking Naples anxiety. Washington and Lee University dormitory fire in Lexington Va causes 25000 dollars damage. International canary singing contest underway in Chicago with the winner likely Thursday.

George Hoeman New York Atlantic Mt. Vesuvius Italy Naples Washington and Lee University Lexington Chicago

Man Injured in Hit and Run Collision

William Farber aged 43 of 2630 Alabama Street is hospitalized with a broken shoulder after his car was struck by a speeding vehicle at Senate Avenue and New York Street. The other driver fled the scene.

William Farber Alabama St Senate Ave New York St

Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Board Records

H T Nichole 25 and Eva Webb 23 of 517 Smith. A A Caesber 22 from Northwestern to Nellie Baker. East Louis Sams 36 of 641 Blackford and Florence Williams 35 of 765 Indiana.

H. T. Nichole Smith Eva Webb A A. Caesber Northwestern Nellie Baker Ead East Louis Sams Blackford Florence Williams Indiana

Births and Deaths Listed in Local Notices

Births include Albert and Frances McIntyre at 808 Gladstone Insthen and Esther Jackson at 1164 Centennial Elden and Gertrude Moore 556 Tomlinson Bene and Elsie Kennedy 2113 Avondale Avenue Harry and Elizabeth Allen Methodist Hospital Joseph and Madonna Yakey St Vincent Edward and Emma Schultz St Vincent Fred and Hilda Sutton 1634 E B Tenth Harry and Eliza Diehl 3217 Graceland Stewart and Eunice Lyles Bond Louis and Leora Myers 2214 Sheldon Boys include Raymond and Electrs Casey 1304 West Thirty Fourth Charles and Miriam Winters Methodist Fred and Gladys Wilson Methodist Hospital Percival and Emma Smock St Vincent Deaths: Huber 75 1530 Reisner acute nephritis Alan C Coffey 71 1404 Lexington chronic myocarditis Daniel L Jenkins 63 1926 Thallman carcinoma Mary B Caldwell 38 454 West Eighteenth hypatic pneumonia Helma Gilene Dean 9 months 104 West Market lobar pneumonia Myrtle Shireman 40 306 Leeds cerebral hemorrhage Lillianne 40 city hospital meningitis Edward McKinzie 58 825 South West pulmonary tuberculosis Adam Speiser 52 520 E Vermont hypostatic pneumonia Daniel Fritts 57 Eastman Hospital carcinoma Rosalee McDougal 16 535 Agnes pulmonary tuberculosis

Bene Elsie Kennedy Avondalence Harry and Elizabeth Allen Methodist Hospital Joseph and Madonna Yakey St. Vincent Hospital Edward and Emma Schultz Fred Hilda Sutton Harry Eliza Diehl Graceland Stewart Eunice Lyles Bond Louis Leora Myers Sheldon Raymond Electrs Casey Charles and Miriam Winters Fred and Gladys Wilson Methodist Hostal Percival and Emma Smock Huber Reisner Alan C. Coffey Lexington Daniel L. Jenkins Thallman Mary B. Caldwell W. Eighteenth Helma Gilene Dean W. Market Shireman Leeds Lillianne City Hospital Edward McKinzie S. West Adam Speiser Vermont Daniel Fritts Eastman Hospital Rosalee McDougal Agnes

Gillett Wins Speakership After Progressive Shift

The election of Gillett as speaker follows a mass shift by 14 progressives from Cooper. The final vote tally showed Gillett at 215 to 197 for Garrett with Madden two and four not voting, securing a seven vote margin. He was sworn in by William E. Green as the House prepared rules revisions for the new term.

Nelson Gillett Cooper James Michigan Reed Illinois Madden Kvale Minnesota Berger Wisconsin Congress Wereald Farmer Garrett House Tyler Page William E. Green Massachusetts Longworth House of Representatives Messrs Woodruff la Guardia

You Should Know All About California Before You Come

Ad promotes a paid information service for California guidance. It claims opportunities, competition, and living conditions vary by trade. The offer guarantees answers to questions for five dollars, with a money return if unsatisfied, and lists Fike's Personal Service in Maywood, Los Angeles.

California

Sharp Western Japan quake stops clocks reports little damage

A sharp earthquake struck western Japan and Formosa early today. It was strong enough to halt clocks but caused no significant damage. United Press reports from TOKIO note no major casualties or destruction, with authorities monitoring aftershocks and ensuring safety.

United Press

Disaster Fear Drives Refugees to Open Spaces

Many persons fled to open spaces fearing a recurrence of the disaster which leveled Tokio and Yokohama.

Tokio Yokohama

Gillett Seeks Speaker Post Lets Coolidge Stop

The Indianapolis Times reports Gillett poised for speaker election as President Coolidge likely to address a joint session of Congress soon. Senator Lodge, GOP leader, arranged for Coolidge to proceed to the hill with House organization and a joint committee ready to report progress.

Indianapolis Times Cen aEnder Gillett Coolidge House Senate Senator Lodge White House Lodge Congress

Plans to Oust McKay Draw Senate and Governor in Uncertain Session

Discussion centers on legality of a special session without the Governor s call amid impeachment talk. An Appellate Court NY ruling on legislative impeachment may shape action. Senator Walter S Chamber says no move without legal process and notes Democratic members would be called into conference to decide.

Appellate Court of New York Congress Walter S. Chamber McCray Chambers

Hope Bank to Reopen in Columbus After Fraud Loss

Arthur May president of the State Bank at Hope announced the bank will reopen by mid December after a $30,000 fraud case tied to James A. Sims of Indianapolis. Stockholders approved a $25,000 stock issue at a meeting to cover the loss and restore footing.

United Press Columbus Ind Arthur May State Bank At Hope James A. Sims Indianapolis

Caution Against Half Price Dentistry Motives

The ad argues prices are reasonable not half price and stresses preserving natural teeth as the main goal. It urges readers to avoid cheap dentistry and focus on long term tooth health.

Juvenile Division Organized by Hibernians in St. Josephs Hall

The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary form a Juvenile Division for boys ages 10 to 16. Meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Josephs Hall 615 East North Street with H. J McMahon as county president and Mrs. I. R. La Porte as county auxiliary president.

Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies’ Auxiliary St. Joseph's Hall E. North St H. J McMahon Order I. R. la Porte

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