Indiana and Purdue merging debated for Indianapolis move
A seven year old Senate bill proposing combining Indiana and Purdue Universities and moving the campus to Indianapolis may surface again. Legislators cite benefits such as shared facilities, higher enrollment, better salaries, and central access, though Governor McCray and the Chamber oppose backing such a move.
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Purdue
Indianapolis
University of Indiana
Indiana Senate
Glen van Auken
Public Service Commission
Kettleborough
Legislative Reference Bureau
Law
Dental
Pharmacy
Commerce
McCray
C. of C
State Finance Board clash over fund transfers and debt payoff
State Auditor Bracken, the lone Democrat on the board, opposed shifting funds to cover general debt. Governor McCray and Treasurer Daviess, the Republican majority, overruled and directed Bracken to move money from other funds into the general fund. Bracken says he will require debt payments from the specified fund by law and suggests borrowing to cover December until county tax receipts arrive.
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Bracken
Halt Ordered In Wire Cutting At Massachusetts Ave Building
Judge James M. Leathers issued a temporary restraining order against the Indianapolis Light & Heat Co stopping it from cutting wires into 811-823 Massachusetts Ave. The Merchants Heat & Light Co alleged both utilities serve the building and the Indianapolis company has cut and reattached wires previously. The court action seeks a temporary injunction.
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Massachusetts Ave
James M. Leathers
Superior Court
Indianapolis Light & Heat Company
Merchants Heat & Light Company
Indianapolis Company
Merchants Company
Indianapolis
Doubtful Speakership Persists Amid Statehouse Meeting
Republican candidate for the House speakership remains uncertain as lawmakers close a Statehouse conference with less clarity than at its start. Governor McCray distances himself from the selection while pushing a $1,000,000 appropriation for the Pendleton Reformatory and a 2 cent gasoline levy. He also says the oil inspector’s office can handle tax collection and that the school survey will likely require little action.
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House of Representatives
General Assembly
Conference of the Representatives
Statehouse
McCray
Pendleton Reformatory
Juror illness delays trial in Sheffer murder case
Illness of juror Myron Geller delays the Nie Sheffer murder trial in Angola Indiana. The judge and lawyers take precautions to keep jurors healthy as Irene Huff Sheffer testifies about tensions at the farm and Nie allegedly vowing to kill and blow up the family.
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Myron Geller
Juurors
Nie Sheffer
James W. Sheffer
Geller
Irene Huff Sheffer
James Sheffer
Nie
Jim
Red Cross Appeals for Smyrna Relief Clothing
President Harding appeals to the nation to aid Smyrna and Near East sufferers. Urgent need for clothing. Red Cross committee chaired by Mrs. Francis Dorsey collaborates with Near East committee led by Mrs. E. C. Rumpler. Donations accepted at the English Hotel building 136 Monument Place, phone Lincoln 3824. Indianapolis Chapter American Red Cross chairman William Fortune.
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United States
Smyrna
Near East
Red Cross
Francis ©. Dorsey
EC. Rumpler
English Hotel
Monument Place
Lincoln
William Fortune
Indianapolis
American Red Cross
Winter grips Indianapolis with record cold wave
Indianapolis faces a severe cold snap with temperatures dropping from 19 at 6 am to 13 by 9 am and near 5 degrees later. The forecast calls for fair but colder weather tonight and tomorrow. Coal shortages and charity drives rise as residents cope with winter conditions.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Severe cold wave covers north half of United States
The weather bureau announced the first severe cold wave of the season will grip the northern United States, with extremely low temperatures also forecast for some southern states. The cold wave swept down from Canada into the country yesterday.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Weather Bureau
Canada
Indiana Schools Reform Agenda Moves Forward
M. Curry of the State educational board leaves for New York to meet the Indiana educational survey commission on state system reforms. After his return, legislative committees and civic clubs will convene at the Statehouse to draft a legislative program for Indiana schools.
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Indiana
Charles Kettleborough
State Legislative Reference Bureau
Co. M. Curry
State Educational Board
N York
Indiana Educational Survey Commission
Curry
Statehouse
Watchdog Vindicated Thru Milkman Arrest
The Airedale watchdog at Edward A. Gardner’s home proved its loyalty after a burglar, later tied to Arthur Parker, 18, Forty Eighth St and Shadeland Ave, entered the residence. Parker, who delivered milk to the Gardner home, confessed to the robbery and another theft on Sixty Fourth St. Detectives Golder and Sullivan led the arrest and recovery of perfume, gum, and cash.
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Edward A. Gardner
Arthur Parker
Forty- Eighth St
Shadeland Ave
Parker
Gardner
Golder and
Sullivan
Sixty- Fourth St
Daugherty Impeachment Hearings Open in Congress
The House Judiciary Committee opened hearings on Attorney General Daugherty. Keller and his counsel fought over the sequence of charges while features of the case included references to William J. Burns and alleged affiliations with the American Federation of Labor.
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United Press
Washington
Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Paul Howland
Cleveland
Keller
Jackson H. Ralston
Ralston
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor and Gompers
Volstead
Ralaton
Daughtery
William J. Burns
Bureau of Investigation
Illinois Ballot on Constitution and Taxes Debate
Illinois voters braved zero weather to vote on a proposed new state constitution and a state income tax. Early reports suggested a light turnout with both sides claiming large majorities, while taxes and Bible reading in public schools dominated the debate.
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United
Chicago
Illinois
Workers barred from meeting at Cleveland conference
Delegates representing the workers' party were barred from a meeting of the ponarente for progressive political activity in session here. The party favored forming a third major party and sought seats. the credentials committee recommended barring them and the motion passed unanimously, triggering protests from workers and conservatives.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Workers’ Party
Orteric Abandoned After Rough Sea Rescue Near San Francisco
The British freighter Orteric was abandoned about seventy five miles north of San Francisco after its crew reached safety aboard the steamer Cotton Plant. At 8 a m the transfer of crew to the Cotton Plant began through rough seas using small boats, following radio advices from the RCA.
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Cal
Orteric
Radio Corporation of America
Trustees Open Annual Convention of Indiana Township Trustees
The Indiana Association of Township Trustees opened its three day convention at the Claypool Hotel. About one thousand sixteen trustees from ninety two counties attend. Governor McCray, and others including Waggoner Ramsey Henley Orr and Hurty are among speakers planned across the event.
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Claypool
School Survey Commission
Alva Swope
Lebanon
Joseph Hillman
McCray
W. E B. Waggoner
BE. E. Ramsey
Joseph FE. Henley
Thornington
Lawrence Orr
State Board of Accounts
Meady A. Kelsey
D. K. Stewart
Edin
Farmers Fight Chain Exchanges War Call From Growers Leader
EB H Cunningham president of the United States Grain Growers urged farmers to war on the big grain exchanges at the National Farm Bureau convention. He asked farmers to push legislatures to force grain boards to admit farmer representatives.
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United Preas
Chicago
EB. H. Cunningham
United States Grain Growers
National Farm Bureau Convention
Cunningham
American Legion Post and Auxiliary Elect Officers
Howard C. Baker was elected commander of the Osric Mills Watkins post at a joint meeting with the women's auxiliary held last night at Central Avenue Methodist Church. Other officers named include H. H. Martin vice commander Warner Seabury adjutant J. Stevens finance officer C. T. Myers chaplain Han ford Vedder sergeant at arms and K. K. Wark ex officio. The auxiliary dinner preceded the vote and a Christmas party is planned for Wednesday afternoon at Miss Deloria Alexander’s home 2856 Rueckle Street.
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Howard C. Baker
Osric Mills Watkins
American Legion
Post
Woman's Auxiliary
Central Avenue Methodist Church
H. H. Martin
Warner Seabury
J. Stevens
C. T. Myers
Hanford Vedder
K. K. Wark
Pauline Curnick
Deloria Alexander
Rueckle St
Zionist Rally Planned Here Wednesday Evening
A Zionist rally will be held at 8 p m Wednesday in the Talmud Torah building at Union and McCarty Streets under local Zionist district Mizrachi and Madassah Society auspices. Louis Lipsky chairman of the national Zionist Organization of America executive committee will speak along with Max Schulman and Rabbi Silber. Local committee members include A H Goldstein S T Cohen Isaac Wolf A J Solar and H T Cohen.
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Talmud Torah
Union and McCarty
The
Mizrachi
Madassah Society
Louis Lipsky
Zionist Organization of America
Max Schulman
Chicago
Rabbi Silber
A. H. Goldstein
S. T. Cohen
Isaac Wolf
A. J. Solar
H. T. Cohen
Indiana cylinder regrinders form state association
Cylinder regrinders of Indiana will organize a state association at a meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce at 10 a m Thursday announced by J T Andrews.
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Cylinder Regrinders
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
J. T. Andrews
Democrats Renew Pledge After Unified Party Meeting
Democratic lawmakers met at the Hotel Denison to renew party pledges for next session. Walter S. Chambers, state chair, said the party has been unusually united and urged careful evaluation of all bills. Opposition to a gasoline tax surfaced, with calls for tax cuts elsewhere. Senator Charles S. Batt from Terre Haute announced plans to introduce a bill abolishing state oil inspectors.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Denison
Walter S. Chambers
Chambers
Charles 8. Batt
Terre Haute
Vigo
Sullivan
Feeney Named President of Indianapolis Furniture Group
Mbert Feeney was elected president at the Indianapolis Furniture Association annual meeting held at the Hotel Lincoln. Other officers chosen were Charles Hartman as first vice president Harter Kelser as second vice president Thomas Quinn as secretary and Edward Green as treasurer. Retiring president Samuel Mueller.
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Ficers
Mbert Feeney
Indianapolis Furniture Association
Lincoln
Charles Hartman
Harter Kelser
Thomas Quinn
Edward Green
Samuel Mueller
Teacher fives tangle tonight at Danville
The Central Normal basketball team meets the State Normal five in Danville Indiana tonight. Central is aware of Terre Haute teachers strength and aims for a hard contest after recent results including a 14 to 12 win over Eastern Illinois Normal at Charleston and a loss to Butler earlier.
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Ind
Central Normal
Central
Terre Haute
Eastern Illinois Normal
Charleston
Butler
Dealers hear service focus at Indiana Automotive meeting
Charles Watkins of Munice, ex district Rotary governor, tells Indiana Automotive Trade Association members at Claypool Hotel that cooperation among dealers and with the public is key to modern success. J Cooper Props of Muncie presides. A Vane of NADＡ stresses guarding used car trades. banquet at Riley Room features Colin Campbell of Chevrolet as principal speaker.
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Charles Watkins
Muncele
Rotary
Indiana Automotive Trade Association
Claypool
J. Cooper Props
Muncie
Hoosier Organization
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Senate to drop ship subsidy bill for farm legislation
Washington December 12 Democratic leaders and insurgent Republicans say the Senate will drop the ship subsidy measure in favor of farm legislation within a week. A poll shows about fifty votes in favor of displaying the shipping bill with farm credits, and Progressives propose a round robin to President Harding urging withdrawal.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Harding
Cascarets Advertisement Quick Bowels Relief
Promote Cascarets tablets to cleanse bowels and relieve dizziness stomach upset and gas. Claims quick bowel action to remove poisons and gases with a note they do not sicken or cramp. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes for adults and children.
Daby Senator Makes Honesty Campaign Policy
Spokane reports Washington Senator elect C. C. Dill, once a poor Ohio farm boy, used a borrowed quarter to pay back a loan after his first congressional speech. His rise from rural youth to senator is framed as a Horatio Alger style ascent with a "honesty is the best policy" slogan.
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C. C. Dill
Washington
Dill
Horatio Alger
Ohio
The
Sociable
Congress
Johnson
Clarence
Spokane
Senate
Ill
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair Naturally
An old remedy to darken hair uses Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. A downtown druggist notes it darkens hair naturally and evenly, with the product applied by dampening a brush and running it through strands.
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Wyeth
Seven Ages of Man When Is the Dead Line Reached
An advertisement claims vitality wanes after 40 and attributes health decline to constipation. It promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a gentle laxative aid to relieve indigestion biliousness and bowel troubles and urges weekly use with druggist recommendation.
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