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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
6
British report says large stocks and munitions plants discovered in Germany violate the Versailles disarmament provisions. Evacuation of the Cologne sector, set for January 10, likely delayed pending the inter allied military commission’s findings.
The Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of a self proclaimed Czar, arrived in Washington as a society prize. Government circles cannot recognize the Czar or any Russian government, but her mission is to elevate American aristocracy with dignified presence.
Radio has become a home essential and some Indianapolis contractors install aerials inside walls with sockets in baseboards and even cabinets built in.
Bedford report says Albert Watson will be transported to Indiana State Reformatory today to serve two to fourteen years after being convicted of stabbing Casper Edwards to death during an argument over two girls at the Lawrenceport assembly grounds last July. Newcastle dispatch notes four bandits held up a Dunreith filling station Thursday night, taking the register, money and tires valued at seventy five dollars.
The Athenaeum reported that reservations are already being received for its upcoming annual New Year party, signaling strong interest and early planning by attendees.
Four University of Colorado football players, later interviewed, faced a playful scene as dozens of coeds kissed them while they stood on their heads before boarding for Honolulu. The players, briefly restrained by teammates, endured the lighthearted ritual as the squad left for the Hawaii games.
The tale follows George Neely De Wolfe and Jeanne De Wolfe as their grandmother Mrs. Florence Kling Harding dies and leaves them a fortune held in trust. Their plans for a White House visit vanish with history, while each child continues school and work. The bequest totals about 400000, with equal shares to the siblings at age 28.
R. Ritchie of United Film Ad Service in Kansas City told the Advertising Club at a Chamber of Commerce lunch that few media have advanced to motion pictures. He stressed the value of film in selling and noted future luncheons will be held at the Claypool.
Mrs. Ethel Love Bruner, 27, wife of Howard Bruner, dies after an operation. Her brother Charles Love attempted a blood transfusion, giving a pint in a vain effort to save her. The funeral will be held in Marion, her former home.
Hamilton Holt former editor of The Independent and president of the Third American Peace conference will visit Indiana January 10 for a three day lecture tour under the League of Nations Non-Partisan Association auspices says F. M. Rust state secretary.
Connor ville Ind December 12 Injuries from being struck by a car driven by Earl M Hunker proved fatal to James W Goddard 68.
Private funeral services for Harry C. Smith 64 of 2865 North Illinois Street Indianapolis coal dealer for forty years who died Wednesday were held at 2 p.m. today. Burial followed in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Delphi Indiana stands as one of three possible sites for a new Federal industrial institution to house women prisoners. The selection panel includes Attorney General Stone and interior and labor department secretaries. If Delphi is chosen, federal female inmates now sent to Atlanta and Leavenworth would be held in Indiana.
David Noble, office manager at Sinclair filling station on Thirtieth Street and Capitol Avenue, fought off three bandits who entered the station at 50 p.m. One thief demanded the safe, produced a revolver, and Noble wrestled the weapon, injuring his leg but pushing the assailants away. The trio fled in an old dirty Ford. one bandit fled on Thirtieth Street after Nobles’ blow to the nose.
The police and firemen’s band opens a winter concert series this Saturday at 7 30 pm at Cable Tabernacle directed by Lieut Samuel Geddes. The program features Semper Fideles Hungarian Comedy Invitation Waltz Cavalier Rusticanna Night in June Trumpets of Victory and more with vocal selections and moving pictures.
Leon Trotsky, soon to depart for a health resort by physician order, is said to be drafting a new book titled My Mistakes. He analyzes his admitted theoretical errors while preparing for the 1917 revolution and the Red Army's leadership.
J. W. Steinhart of Ft Wayne was named president of the Hoosier State Automobile Association succeeding A. G. Lupton of Hartford City. The election occurred at a directors meeting in Ft Wayne on Thursday. Other officers remain, including M Noblet as secretary and manager.
The construction office of B. Durham & Co. at Pratt and Chestnut Streets was entered Thursday night and a heater valued at 24 dollars was stolen.
A Berlin dispatch and cables from the Prussian news agency say Trotsky faces dismissal as commander inchief, though Moscow dispatches give no confirmation. A physician’s bulletin cites need for Trotsky to move to a warmer climate for health reasons.
Chicago reports an armed gang member remains in County Jail after a $2,000,000 train robbery at Rondout last June. Five accomplices head to Leavenworth to begin long terms. Holiday draws twenty five years.
U. S. Lesh travels to Franklin on Saturday to press a demurrer to his suit against Indiana Bell Telephone Company claiming dummy directors and seeking charter revocation. The firm argues the facts do not state a valid cause of action.
The Indianapolis Paint Oil and Varnish Club will set a spring cleanup date at its January meeting. John Minta, president, announced the plan. At a Thursday night session at the Indianapolis Athletic Club city officials were entertained. Charles A Bookwalter, park board president, urged greater citizen involvement in beautification.
Eight men charged with violating the speed law by the police motorcycle division Thursday night. One man charged with driving while intoxicated. Names include Russell Liehliter George Oberle Frank H Buck John H Hogan Leo Hughes Ralph Brydon Frank B Carlson Garfield Oates Kirby Barnett with various charges including speeding assault and battery and intoxicated driving.
Miss Inda H. Wilson local director announced a winter camp for Girl Scout leaders to be held at Holliday Cabin Allisonville Road from December 26 to 31 with Miss Emma Cardner serving as camp chairman.
Police investigate flooding of School 58 Linwood Ave and New York St. water reached two inches in several rooms. Janitor Bert Rigsby denies leaving the boiler faucet running while principal Maud Moody reports ruined plastering library and books. One thousand children out of school. classes to resume Monday per Jacob Hilkene.
Babson Park Massachusetts statistical expert charged that the modern school system neglects the rank and file of tuition and promotes highbrows. He said education in high schools and colleges focuses on tools rather than use and warns that graduates often lack practical application. He called for more focus on character and purpose to inspire future communities.
The article lists license tag numbers for Tadlane automobiles and expected plates for 1924. Governor-Elect Ed Jackson to receive No. 1, Governor Mimett F. Branch asked for 3453, Bert Boyd to get 13 and 1313, with other named individuals and numbers including Gardner, Ruckhaus, Lenicke, Rieman, Hubard, Lilly, Spurbler, McClelland, Stephenson, Goodrich, and Schortemeter in the auto license allocation.
Postmaster Robert H. Bryson appeals to Indianapolis business firms to withhold sending large quantities of advertising matter for the next fifteen days. He says current Christmas mail is less effective than material sent when people focus on other concerns.
Joe Parrish of 3770 Northwestern Ave reports burglars entered his filling station and confectionary today. Thieves stole fifteen gallons of gasoline two cartons of candy and cigars valued at 7.20 and damaged a gas tank.
Indiana legislators meet at Severin to discuss economy and efficiency for the next General Assembly set to convene January 8. Harry Leslie leads for speakership. other candidates listed plus talks of Daily for pro tem. Walb outlines retrenchment. women push for legalization of the GOP organization and gender parity measures in county and district leadership.
A large attendance is reported at the annual bazar of St. Joseph's Catholic Church held along St. Joseph's trail at 615 BE North Street. The bazar opened Thursday night and will close Saturday night. Mrs. William Murrin runs the afternoon card parties with help from Mrs. Michael Hess and Mrs. W. M. Goza.
Elmer Thompson 52 of 2826 Buckle St. paid 1 and costs for assault and battery and 15 and costs for speeding after a Nov. 26 watercraft collision with Floyd Hoover on Bite Fontaine St. Hoover wife and son Myron were injured.
Probate Judge Mahlon Beish approves the sale of the Capitol Theater in Clinton Indiana from Consolidated Theaters and Realty Company now under receivership. Hulbert M Ferguson of Clinton buys the theater for 47000 dollars. the property cost was 180000 dollars.
Indianapolis cobblers report a rise in shoe wear due to acceleratoritis. Right shoes crack at the ball of the foot and heels suffer most from constant braking. H C Hersey of City Shoe Repair notes drivers strip heels and rip shanks from frequent stops in city traffic.
Gilbert James 26 of 3003 N Illnois St was arrested today on forgery charges. He is accused of ordering $1.97 of merchandise from druggist T Waddell 064 Bt Wayne Ave and giving a $20 bad check to the delivery boy. James denied the charges.
Edward J. Bennett Carl C. Gibbs Sylvester Johnson William St. Staf ford and Romney L. Wilson were elected as directors at the Country Club in Indianapolis. Annual reports were presented during Thursday night’s University Club election meeting.
Mrs J Miller reports her maid disappeared from 853 River Ave with women's clothing and household goods valued at 27 dollars. Police are investigating the incident as a possible disappearance and theft case.
Harvey Mitchell Anthony president of the Indiana board of professional engineers will speak on astronomy in a non technical illustrated lecture at the Indianapolis Lafayette section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting at the Lincoln at 8 tonight.
Indianapolis Chapter of the American Association of Engineers at the Chamber of Commerce endorsed the establishment of a state constabulary with full powers. In discussion the resolution noted automobiles have played an active part in increasing crime.
Mrs Grace Young aged 36 lies near death after an auto strike in Anderson Indiana. Her husband George Young was also injured and the vehicle was driven by Mrs Ethel Oakes.
Marion Indiana dispatch reports a fire in Green Township destroying the No. 5 one room schoolhouse, one of the few remaining in Grant County. The blaze occurred in December with limited details available on casualties or cause.
Detective Jacob King from the city controller’s office today arrested eight downtown business men on charges of failing to pay inspection fees for city street signs.
The sun and the wind quarrel over strength on the Federal Building flats. Two flags are used, one for stormy days and one for sunlit days. The customs flag on the east end is hauled down when the third floor office closes, and Old Glory flies on the west. Flags are replaced about five times a year and worn flags are burned.
Wives of firemen from Pumper Station No. 14 Thirtieth Street and Kenwood Avenue surprised Capt C M Gresh of 016 Eugene Street with a noon birthday dinner at the fire house. He is to be sixty four Sunday and a large cake with sixty four candles marked the occasion. Fire Chief John J O'Brien spoke as Mrs M Gresh wife of the captain Mrs Ella Seibert and Mrs Alberta Runell prepared the meal. Capt Gresh has served at No 14 for thirteen years.
At the thirty fourth annual convention closing session at the Severin a resolution backed creation of a State building and loan department and re election of Eugene C Ashby Ladoga as president was approved. A plan to place jurisdiction over insolvent associations under the new department rather than receivership also passed. E E Katterhenry Indianapolis was reelected secretary. William Heffernan of Washington spoke.
Phillip Bornstein aged 36 central Ave was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days on a blind tiger charge by City Judge Pro Tem Garrett Olds. Officers testified they found two flasks of liquor when arrested on Allisonville Part November 26.
A father and son banquet will be held at Memorial Presbyterian Church 722 E Eleventh St at 6 30 tonight with addresses by Arthur R Robinson Alvah J Rucker Dr W H Kendall pastor and Harry J Stombaugh class president A musical program is planned Robert Reeves chairs the committee in charge In Marion Indiana Captain George W Steele commander of the Los Angeles ZR 3 flown recently from Germany was guest of honor at a Kiwanis Club public dinner
A baby collie pup was rescued by the fire department after being marooned for forty eight hours on a small island in Fall Creek near Illinois St. The dog was found Thursday and brought to the city dog pound where it showed thanks for the rescue.
In Kokomo Indiana a talking doll addressed to Charles Smith triggers a flood of Ma ma calls as the package cannot be delivered to one of twenty five Charles Smiths. The doll speaks each time it is touched creating a postal hiccup and a local office oddity.
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