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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

5

City Officials Honor Dr E E Hodgin Memorial Tribute

City officials led by Mayor Shank and board members paid tribute to Dr E E Hodgin president of the board of health who died Tuesday night. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Friday at his home 2645 College Ave with city hall closure Friday afternoon.

E. E. Hodgin Board of Health United Today Hodgin College Ave Dr. Hodgin Shank Joseph L. Hogue Taylor E. Groninger Board of Works Arthur Guedel W. H. Foreman Goethe Link Herman T. Morgan City Hospital

Eighth St Louis Gang Member Is Assassinated

By United Press, St Louis reports 8th death in Egan's Rats gang this week. Elmer Runge, 20, was shot in an alley downtown after a beating. three men sat in a nearby car as Runge was shot in the back.

United Press

British and French act to block Chinese general at Canton

In Pekin on December 6 British and French forces intervened to stop Sun Yat-Sen, former south China ruler now in conflict with the north, from seizing Canton’s customs house. British marines joined a French landing party to fortify the customs building, while other foreign gunboats supported the action.

United Press PEKIN Sun- Yat-Sen South China North Canton

White mule liquor blamed for blindness in Indiana case

Mrs Virginia Evans of Indianapolis is blinded by optic nerve paralysis believed caused by drinking white mule liquor at Community Hospital in Brazil. Harry Lybarger and his wife are held on 3000 bond each, awaiting trial on a charge of transporting intoxicating liquor for selling the poison booze to Evans.

United Press Brazil Ind Virginia Evans Indianapolis Les Stone Harry Lybarger Evans

Randolph grand jury to probe Dollings stock sale in Indiana

In Winchester Randolph County Indiana the grand jury convened by Judge A L Bales will investigate representations used by salesmen in the sale of almost one million dollars of stock in the R L Dollings Company. The inquiry focuses on the stock sale conducted by the firm and potential misrepresentations.

United Prena Winchester Ind R. L. Dollings Company Randolph County Grand Jury A. L. Bales

Hassler Guests Leave After Three-Day Hassler Convention

Delegates to the fourth Hassler convention left today after a three days meeting at the Severin. Some remained for the Indiana section of the Society of Automotive Engineers meeting tonight to discuss four-wheel brakes.

Hassler the Severin Indiana Society of Automotive Engineers

Two Killed at Crossing in Indiana Towns

Two men die and another is injured in separate crossing accidents in Indiana. Joseph Witham, 65, of Rensselaer, and Harry Maish, 62, of Rossville, were struck by a Monon passenger train in Rossville. In LaPorte a New York Central train hit Clarence Bright, 33, and William Hurt, 31, both of Porter, near Baileytown, Bright hospitalized in Gary, Hurt dead. Bright likely to recover.

United Press Frankfort Ind Joseph Witham Rensselaer Harry Maish Rossville Monon Times Special Laporte Clarence Bright Porter Gary William Hurt Baileytown New York Central Bright

Court Procedure Changed by Supreme Court Hereafter

Supreme Court issued modified rules of procedure with annotations to be mailed to all judges prosecutors and lawyers. Deputy clerk Joel A Baker said today the changes will include notes and guidance for court practice. Separately police reports note a prowler stole 3.50 from Delta Sigma Phi at Pleasant Run Boulevard and Washington Street and a 3 watch from Lambda Chi Alpha at 268 Butler Avenue.

Supreme Court Joel A. Baker Delta Sigma Phi Pleasant Run Blvd Washington St Lambda Chi Alpha Butler Ave

Coolidge Urges World Court, Russia Policy in Address

President Coolidge outlines foreign policy aims urging a world court open to all nations while warning against League of Nations participation. He calls for Russia conditions, economic aid, and recognition tied to debts and anti-enmity measures, plus economy, tax cuts, and strong domestic program. He favors reorganizing diplomacy, expanding civil service, and continued prohibition enforcement.

Coolidge Senate League of Nations Russia America Germany Europe

Prize Tally Declares Cash Prize Breakdown by Tier

The document lists prize amounts across prize levels from First to Fifth. It shows First Prize at $1,000 cash and outlines a tiered system with four, six, five, and twenty prizes. Each tier carries specific per-prize values in dollars.

Theater musician Kohls buried in Chicago after long Midwest career

S Leopold Kohls, 33, former director of the Circle Theater Orchestra in Chicago, died in Los Angeles from acute indigestion while serving as director of the Metropolitan Theater. He led a 30 piece orchestra at Circe Theater for nearly a year, left February 15. Survived by mother, father and brother in Germany.

S. Leopold Kohls Circle Theater Orchestra Chicago Middle West Kohls Los Angeles Cal Metropolitan Theater Indianapolis Circe Theater Modest Altschuler Germany

Missing Girls Held After Chicago Detention

Miss Agnes Taylor, 17, of 1820 Brookside Ave, and Grace Ashley, 19, of 1940 Lawrence St, reported missing from their homes Nov 23. They were detained in Chicago today, with a dispatch stating they wrote of good jobs, a hotel stay, and plans to be married.

Agnes Taylor Brookside Ave Grace Ashley Lawrence St Chicago

Hearing on Gas Bonds and Civic Issues

A hearing on Citizens Gas Company of Indianapolis seeking 218000 in six percent first mortgage bonds for refunding was held before Public Service Commission chair John W McCardle. The report also notes government support for roads and reforestation and quotes FDR on the Monroe Doctrine advocating a practical use of moral power with justice and mercy.

Citizens Gas Company of Indianapolis John W. McCardle Public Service Conmission America

Friday Radio Listings Across Cities

Radio schedules for Louisville Cincinnati Davenport Schenectady and Detroit outline daily programs from morning market reports to evening concerts and talks. Highlights include football scores, grain quotes, orchestral concerts, health talks, and children stories with multiple time slots across stations WHAS WLW WOC WGY and WWJ.

Aard Linsee Strand Orchestra Louisville Eight Schenectady N. Y WGY Detroit Mich WWJ

Life Underwriters Host Bankers at Lincoln Talk

The Life Underwriters of Indianapolis will host bankers and credit men at the Lincoln at noon Friday. Edward A. Woods, Pittsburgh banker and underwriter, will speak on The Use of Life Insurance in Credit.

Indianapols Lincoln Edward A. Woods Pittsburgh

Four boys escape Detention Home in stolen clothing

Police pursue four colored boys who escaped the Detention Home and fled in stolen garments. Three of the youths are held for trial as authorities seek the remaining escapees. Authorities broadcast descriptions and ask the public for help in locating them.

Man Struck by Interurban Near South Bend

Clarence Tompkins aged 36 may die from injuries after being struck by a Northern Indiana interurban near South Bend. Separately, desert region Weather Bureau stations report registering maximum temperatures up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit in southeast California areas.

United Press South Bend Ind Clarence Tompkins Indiana Here United States Weather Bureau California

Indictments in Diamond booze joints spark scandal

Clay County grand jury returned thirty five indictments for liquor law violations and related immoral activity at Diamond near Brazil Ind Ind a mining town seven miles away. Six girls aged 15 to 18 testified about wild times with young men from Brazil and intoxicated returns. Several male companions are among the indicted and some disappeared as the probe began. One roadhouse owner said to have solicited the girls is reported missing.

United Press Brazil Ind Diamond Here Clay County Grand Jury Grand

France’s Jusserand Hails New 4800‑Mile Cable

President Jusserand congratulates the Postal Telegraph Commercial Cable System on opening a service from New York to Havre. The cable, 4 800 miles long and the longest underwater line, began laying in August and now enters operation.

Jusserand Republic of France New York Havre

Muncie Girl Is Best In Canning Contest

Charlotte Moore of Muncie Indiana won first prize in the canning judging contest at the boys and girls club convention in Muncie. Camille Hicks of Hope Arkansas took second and Ellen Latting of Lenron Tennessee placed fifth.

Auu Wec Charlotte Moore Muncie Ind Boys’ and Girls Club Camille Hicks Hope, Ark Ellen Latting Lenron Tenn

Joint Base promises fast relief for stiff joints

An advertisement touts Joint Base as a quick penetrating remedy for swollen, painful joints and related conditions. It claims deep skin absorption within seconds, with a suggested use for knees elbows shoulders ankles neck and fingers, plus additional claims about lumbago neuralgia and neuritis relief. Hook Drug Company sells tubes for about 60 cents.

Hook Drug Company

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