Train Crash Blamed On Engineer After Fatal Wreck
Charles Patterson, veteran engineer of twenty five years, faces blame in early investigations of the Twentieth Century Limited wreck. Nine people died and 30 were injured when Patterson ran past signal flares at a grade crossing. Several named victims and injuries listed in Springfield and Los Angeles areas.
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United Press
Charles Patterson
Twentieth Century Limited
Charlie Patterson
Erie
Republican Head Demands Backing in McCray Case
Republican leaders press for McCray resignation amid his financial collapse and pending criminal trial. Indiana Republican State chairman Clyde Walb plans a Dec 20 meeting to seek backing. McCray to be arraigned Jan 7, with his attorney James Noel hinting at a possible venue change. Wires from Representative Elliott of Indiana relay party sentiment on the drive to oust the governor.
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Warren T. McCray
Clyde A. Walb
Republican Committee
McCray
Walb
James W. Noel
Times
Washington
Elliott
Indiana
Wald
Republcan State Committee
Ellott
Congress
Harding memorial fund launches with early gifts
Contributions poured into the Harding memorial fund at Union Trust Company with 700 contributors and a first day total of 2389.46 dollars. Thomas Taggart led gifts of 500 dollars, while the Murat Temple gave 828.46 dollars and several individuals donated 25 to 100 dollars. Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff promised strong police support for the drive.
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Harding Memorial Fund
Union Trust Company
Times
Thomas Taggart
United States
Indiana
Harding
Edgar H. Evans
W. T. Cannon
Lucius O. Hamilton
Herman F. Rikhoff
Robert H. Bryson
Resignation Move Sours H F Clippinger on City Plan
Mayor Shank seeks the resignation of H Foster Clippinger from the city plan commission, citing opposition to his administration. Clippinger, appointed by ex Mayor Jewett, cannot be removed without proven inefficiency, and the mayor will confer with him before action. Clippinger says he will discuss the matter personally with the mayor.
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H. Foster Clippinger
City Plan Commission
Shank
Clippinger
Charles W. Jewett
Cippinger
Congress Today Debates Senate Organization Push
Senate meets to complete its organization while the House of Representatives continues work on committee organization and plans a three day recess series.
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Senate
HOUSE
Eleventh Arrest Reported in Whelchel Death Case
The eleventh arrest in the Helen Whelchel murder case was announced. Fred J. Grady is held for investigation after being seen with John T. Shaw, indicted on first degree murder charges. Shaw is in Michigan City awaiting a change of venue. trial is set for December 19.
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Whelchel
Helen Whelchel
Fred J. Grady
Bright St
John T. Shaw
Liston
Michigan City
Shaw
Colling
Hand Reattached After Amputation At Wrist
Muncie Indiana December 10 Roger Haines a high school boy will retain use of his left hand after surgeons amputated it at the wrist following a hunting accident a week ago and then sewed it back on he is already regaining finger movement.
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United Preas
Memorial for U S Commissioner Charles W Moores Held
Indianapolis Bar Association opened a memorial for Charles W Moores former United States commissioner who died Friday. Charles Martindale praised his strong sense of obligation and fortitude. Funeral services were at Fourth Presbyterian Church with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Little Theatre Society also expressed sorrow.
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Charles W. Moores
Charles Martindale
Indianapolis Bar Association
Moores
United States Commission
H. H. Hornbrook
Ralph Bamberger
Romney L. Willson
Charles W. Thompson
George O. Dix
Terre Haute
Mr. Moores
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Edward Haines Kistler
Crown Hill Cemetery
Little Theatre Society
Flood danger from rainpush near Indianapolis along streams
Heavy rainfall since Saturday increased flood risk around Indianapolis with White River near stage and Elliston in Greene County at flood level. Forecasters expect rain to end this afternoon and a falling temperature to bring relief by Tuesday morning.
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Indianapolis
White River
J. H. Armington
Elliston
Greene County
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Slayer of Indiana Wife Is Arraigned
E Ray Thompkins, 40, charged with first degree murder for killing and beheading his wife Ora Belle Thompkins, 42. He waived preliminary exams in district court and was bound over to circuit court for trial. Mrs Thompkins formerly lived in Clinton Indiana where her father is a well to do farmer.
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E. Ray Thompkins
United Press
Milwauker
Wis
E. Ray Tompkins
Ora Belle Tompkins
Penny Police on Job Arrest of Wanted Larceny Suspect
Henry Traharm alias Bryan Dellen ger was arrested at the Craven yard office of the Pennsylvania Railroad Sunday by Lieut O J Ryan and Pa patrolman Moran. Traham is wanted at Martinsville on grand larceny and vehicle taking charges. He reportedly escaped from the Indiana State farm and was turned over to farm authorities.
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Henry Traharm
Bryan Dellenger
Craven Yard
Pennsylvania Railroad
O. J. Ryan
Moran
Pennsylvania
Traham
Martinsville
Indiana
Injured Man Cries for Aid After Indiana Crash
An 18 year old Robert Stewart survived a wreck on Mooresville road four miles southwest of Indianapolis. He cried for help for two hours before detectives and Sheriff George Snider were alerted. Victor Copeland, 36, died from a fractured skull and internal injuries when Stewart’s Ford plunged eight feet, struck a pole and turned over. Stewart’s collar bone was broken. Copeland was born in West Newton and lived nearby on a farm. Surviving are his parents, a sister and a brother. Stewart was taken home in improved condition.
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Mooresville Road
Indianapolis
Robert Stewart
R. Rk. C
George Snider
Snider
Stewart
Victor Copeland
Ford
Paul F. Robinson
Martin
West Newton
Copeland
Frank Copeland
Frank Mills
John Copeland
Mississippi
Three Bank Robbery Suspects Confess in Indiana
Knox County authorities report confessions from Royal Dodds Roy Graham and Denver Meeks alleged members of the Bickner gang who robbed the Coal City bank last fall. Dodds was arrested near a Vincennes restaurant after escaping during a prior arrest attempt. Graham and Dodds likely to be taken to Spencer for charges related to the November robbery.
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United Press
Vincennes
Knox County
Royal Dodds
Roy Graham
Denver Meeks
Bickner Bank
Coal City Bank
Dodas
Meeks
Graham
Dodds
Spencer
7 000 CPAs to be registered says banker in Indianapolis
Data on 7 000 certified public accountants shows none have been sent to a penitentiary or accused of crime involving moral turpitude. Alexander S. Banks of New York City, president of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants, urged Indiana officials to pass laws requiring registration of non certified accountants.
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Alexander S. Banks
New York City
American Society of Certified Public Accountants
Indianapolis
Indiana
Certified Public Accountants
Banks
Fire damages Polk Creamery building in early blaze
Fire at the Polk Sanitary Milk Company on 1100 East Fifteenth Street caused estimated damage from 800 to 3000 dollars. Firemen reported the blaze began with a short circuited motor and was confined to a room housing supplies and fires.
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Polk Creamery
Polk Sanitary Milk Company
E. Fifeenth St
State Institutions Report 7714 Mental Cases
State institutions held 7 714 persons for treatment of mental cases as of September 30 as reported by John A. Brown secretary of the board of State charities. Marion County led with 611 insane 166 feeble minded and forty two epileptics with Wigg County second at 315 cases.
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John A. Brown
Board of State Charities
Marion County
Wigg County
Druggist Nephew and Clerk Change Pleas in Federal Trial
In Indianapolis a druggist Joseph T. Stokes his nephew Walter Stokes and chief clerk Harvey Belton pleaded guilty just before their trial in Judge Albert B. Anderson’s federal court. Final disposition will be after the current criminal calendar around December 20.
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Drugegist
Anderson
Joseph T. Stokes
Hume/ Mansur Bldg
N. Meridian St
Walter Stokes
Broadway
Harvey Belton
Guilford Ave
Albert B. Anderson
Bert C. Morgan
Indiana
Indianapolis
Peter Pacini
Joseph la Rosa
New Jersey St
Gus Wink
Willam Haskell
Edward Dean
Nunzio la Rosa
Harry W. Ice
Frank Clutter
Joseph Blatt
David Coleman
Evansville
David Blatt
Homer Elliott
United States
Obregon Crit Captures Town
Nuevo Laredo Mexico December 10 President Obregon forces seize city hall martial law declared by Gen Rinaldo Garza. Col Aurelio Cavazos commands in city under Garza rule with 80 per cent pro De La Huerta population subjugated. Garza calls public meeting renounces State government allegiance and vows to hold city for Obregon.
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United Press
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Rinaldo Garza
de la Huerta
Aurelio Cavazos
Garza
Obregon
Legion Men See Bonus Victory
John Thomas Taylor of Washington, vice chairman of the American Legion legislative committee, told adjutants at legion headquarters that the Legion’s program demands a universal draft law, a Senate committee for care of disabled veterans and the bonus, plus an emergency officers bill. Adjutants from nearly every department in the United States and Mexico attended. National Commander John R. Quinn predicted passage of the bonus bill and urged vigilance against paid antagonism.
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John Thomas Taylor
Washington
American Legion
Legion
Senate
Taylor
United States
Mexico
John R. Quinn
Formation of the National Terminals Corporation of Indianapolis
Incorporators William J. Hogan Mayme Hogan and Norman Metzger completed the formation of the National Terminals Corporation of Indianapolis with the filing of incorporation papers. Capital stock listed as 5000 dollars.
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National Terminals Corporation of Indianapolis
William J. Hogan
Mayme Hogan
Norman Metzger
Official First Witness in Indiana Bell Rate Injunction Case
Thomas R. Keyes of Indiana Bell testified in federal court on the company petition for a permanent injunction against the public service commission to protect existing rates. He reported a 1923 Indianapolis exchange deficit of 13989.89 and outlined returns under various rate bases as the court awaits further proceedings. Judge George T. Page presided, with Judge Alschuler ill and replaced.
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Thomas R. Keyes
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Commission
George T. Page
Peoria
Ill
United States Circuit Court
Federal Building
Charles W. Moores
United States
Keyes
Telephone Company
Indianapolis Exchange
W. H. Thompson
Page
Samuel Alschuler
Alschuler
Law and Order Week Proposed by Mayor Shank
Mayor Shank proposes a Law and Order Week starting January 6 to prevent violations. He met Rav C H Winders of the Indianapolis Church Federation to plan a city wide campaign with church, police, fire and business leaders. Sermons will begin January 6 and city employees will be asked to attend services.
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Shank
C. H. Winders
Indianapolis Church Federation of Indianapolis
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