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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

5

Coroner Probes Fatal Truck Crash In Ireland Native’s Death

Coroner Paul F. Robinson investigates the death of Cath erine Slavin 28 of 1329 N Illinois St struck by a State Construction Co driver Ward B Jackson 28 of 446 E Vermont St on Capitol Ave near Thirteenth St Jackson released on own recognizance after arrest on a manslaughter charge He cited driving 12 to 15 mph and rain obscuring his vision Slavin born in Ireland had lived here about three years and worked for Fairbanks Morse Her sister is Mrs Frank Wilson and a brother could not be located.

Paul F. Robinson Catherine Slavin Illinois St Ward B. Jackson Vermont St State Construction Company Capitol Ave Thirteenth St Jackson Slavin Ireland Fairbanks-Morse Company Frank Wilson Parkway Ave Harry Kimball Murray Kimball S. Harding St St. Vincent Hospital Thomas M. Kelley Alabama St Kelley Kimball Ruth Vendette College Ave Samuel Taylor Columbia Ave Guilford Ave Taylor Joseph D. Hagen Carl Corday Maywood Hagen Washington St Senate Ave

Harding Fund Donations and New Chamber Leaders

The Chamber of Commerce elected Henry L. Dithmer as president Walter B. Harding as vice president and Oscar Schmidt as treasurer for a year. Local donations total 36 086 00 with many individual supporters listed including Allen A. Kine Robert H Hassler John Madden Julius Walkson and others contributing varying amounts.

Henry L. Dithmer Walter B. Harding Oscar Schmidt Chamber of Commerce Allen A. Kine Vleerece Iene Robert H. Hassler John J.madden Saben James W. Lilig Julius C. Walk & Son Kahn Tatoring Company G. A. Schmill Fieter Stat Saessvwese Bason H.C. Bushman Miller J. Q van Winkle Robert Lieber A. Pee Nee Weeew Freeman Barr D. Brackett George B. Rubens Ke Kuurrough The Udell Works Hallie A. Joyo Leo William C. Ela John W. Wildert Robert H. Bryson George Mares pRice Tgs Hae Raph E. Compton Wu Tam D. Brown Penne Tae

Opinions differ on Protestant unity

United Press reports from Columbus Ohio December 13 that the executive committee of the Federal Council of Churches debated inter racial issues and Protestant solidarity. Bishop Thomas Nicholson praised denominational diversity calling divisions necessary and likened the council to Marshal Foch guiding allied divisions. Dr Robert E Speer urged a near term merger of all Protestant denominations.

United Press Columbus Ohio Federal Council of Churches Thomas Nicholson Methodist Episcopal Church of Chicago Federal Council Marshal Foch Robert E. Speer

Savings League Elects Eugene Ashby Indiana President

Eugene Ashby of Ladoga is chosen president of the Savings and Loan League of Indiana for 1924 at the Lincoln event. Other officers include Albert Gallahan of Peru as first vice president T La Heed of Rushville as second vice president E F Katterhenry of Indianapolis as secretary and James A. Pierce of Indianapolis as treasurer. A resolution to form a Department of State to supervise building and loan associations is adopted.

Eugene Ashby Ladoga Ind Savings and Loan League of Indiana Lincoln Albert Gallahan Peru T. la Heed Rushville E. F. Katterhenry Indianapolis James A. Pierce Department of State

Farm Bureau seeks new co operative marketing chairman

The American Farm Bureau Federation sought a successor to Walton Peteet who resigned as chairman of the cooperative marketing department after the defeat of resolutions supporting the National Wheat Growers advisory committees.

United Press Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Today Walton Peteet Cooperative Marketing Department Peteet National Wheat Growers’ Advisory Committees

Three Die As Freight Train Hits Auto Near Milwaukee

A freight train struck the car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLaughtifin of Milwaukee and Arthur Minturn of West Allis, killing all three occupants today in Waukesha.

United Preas

Proverb Contest Prizes and Rules

The Times announces a 60 proverb picture contest with cash prizes for top scorers. First prize $500, then $250, $100, $75, and $50 to five winners, plus 51,000 across other prize levels. Entries must be a single set by one person, submitted by noon Jan 19 1024, with illegible coupons discarded.

The Times Indianapolis Times Ralph K. Smith Resta Anu Fletcher American Bank Aeey Edward J. Gausepohl E. J. Gauseohl & Co James A. Collings Marion County Tge Buck Shortridge High School

Judge Spares Babies as Levi Denies Violating Laws

Juvenile Judge Frank J. Lahr confronted Aquor and Grace Levi of 1023 S. Capitol Ave. on neglect of children after police found a quart of liquor in a baby's cradle. Levi claimed love for country and amendments while denying lawbreaking. judge placed the couple on probation until Feb. 12.

TSAAC Grace Levi S. Capitol Ave Frank J. Lahr Levi

Christ Like Figure From Oberammergau Arrives in New York

Bavarian actor Anton Lang, playing Christus in the Passion Play, arrives in New York on a liner off Long Island. Spectators mistake him for the Christ due to his gaunt frame and austere appearance, while Lang speaks of bread for starving Bavarian villagers and vows the Passion Play will not be filmed.

United Press York Fish Ierman Old Galilee Manhattan Long Island Jesus of Nazareth Christ Man of Galilee New World Babylon Rall Christus Oberammergau Joseph of Anton Lang Waldorf Oberaummergau New York

Country Club Election Set for Today in Indianapolis

Voting for three directors and three membership committee members of the Country Club of Indianapolis was set from 4 to 8 pm today at the University Club on Meridian and Michigan. Dinner at 6:30 precedes the annual meeting. Candidacy includes E W Stout E F Knefler C E Sloan W H Staffer E C Miller R B Rhoades for directors and W J Taylor W H Simmons Jr F G Appel W H Hackleman R G Lockwood and B O Pickens for the membership committee.

Country Club of Indianapolis University Club Meridian Michigan Sts E. W. Stout E. F. Knefler C. E. Sloan W. H. Staffer E. C. Miller R. B. Rhoades W. J. Taylor W. H. Simmons Jr F. G. Appel W. H. Hackleman R. G. Lockwood 8. O. Pickens

Minute Verdict in U S Rum Trial Crowns Verdicts

A Federal Court jury found John Sadler of Chicago guilty of conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws after six minutes. Mayor Shank testified as a government witness about heading a police squad that arrested defendants Fortish and Mango, who testified they were hired to haul liquor from Chicago to Indianapolis. Fortish and Mango pleaded guilty. Lee Talmadge of Anderson was also found guilty of violating prohibition laws with sentences deferred by Judge Anderson.

John Sadler Chicago Shank Jacob Fortish Joseph Mango Fortish Mango Indianapolis Lee Talmadge Anderson H Anderson

Resignations and trials shake nations in early reports

Portuguese cabinet resigns while Lord Alfred Douglas is found guilty of libel against Winston Churchill and sentenced to six months in prison in London. Governor Pinchot calls a second conference of anthracite states to curb prices as Austria seeks aid and Germany faces inquiry on finances. Chicago courts punish traffic violators. Anton Lang arrives in New York to support Bavarian relief.

Lord Alfred Douglas London Winston Churchill Pinchot Pennsylvania

F E Glass Elected Gyro Club President

F E Glass was named president of the Gyro Club at the Tuesday election following the annual Lincoln banquet. Also chosen were Dudley Pratt secretary Ralph Ittenbach sergeant at arms Dr William Coeppers vice president J E Fehsenfeld treasurer and James A Calderhead Arthur E Strickland Guy May directors for two years Clarence N Warren Howard B Meeker and A B Shultz directors for one year

Gyro Club F.E. Glass Dudley Pratt Ralph Ittenbach Lincoln William Coeppers J. E. Fehsenfeld Ittenbach James A. Calderhead Arthur E. Strickland Guy May Clarence N. Warren Howard B. Meeker A. B. Shultz

Blind Man Is Robbed By Faithless Shoppers

In Obseville Indiana Columbus Decker a blind grocer faced a theft as four men entered his store to steal his Christmas stock. He waited smiling hoping for charity but was robbed again this year. Neighbors consider hiring a detective to investigate the ongoing losses.

Obsesville Ind Columbus Decker Decker

Walb Probes McCray Finance Ties Ahead of Dec 27 Meeting

Clyde A. Walb Republican state chairman continues evidence gathering on Governor McCray's financial actions. He visits Marion to inspect bank dealings and consults with local Republicans as the state committee prepares to decide on McCray's resignation demand.

Clyde A. Walb McCray State Committee Wale Walle Marion

Death from rusty nail scratch in Pierceton

In Pierceton Indiana on December 13 William Shiffrey aged 73 died from a wound caused by a rusty nail. The injury led to blood poisoning according to local reports.

United Press Pierceton Ind William Shiffrey

No Political Pardons Urged by Legion Adjutants

John R. Quinn national commander of the American Legion received a request from state adjutants to oppose pardons for political prisoners. A resolution adopted in the adjutants closing session condemns any pardon as an insult to American servicemen.

John R. Quinn Lezon

Prohibition Laws Reach Juvenile Court in Marion County

Lieut William Cox cites difficulty convicting bootleggers in city and criminal courts and brings cases before Juvenile Judge Frank J Lahr. He frames it as neglect of child when liquor appears in a family, with the judge questioning offenders about liquor possession and advising that babies and mule do not mix.

Marion County William Cox Booze Squad Frank J. Lahr Cox Lahr

Morphine Found in Shoe Tells of Dope Thieves Arrest

Two men named Lester Johnson and Richard Woods were arrested leaving Federal Court by Detectives em and Fossatt. Police say one had morphine hidden in an arch support of his shoe. They were witnesses in the trial of Dr. William P. Hartseck who pleaded guilty to a Federal narcotics violation.

Lester Johnson E. Vermont Sr Richard Woods Em ‘Ofie Fossatt William P. Hartseck

Raub Delivers Mount Moriah Lecture at Scottish Rite

Edward B. Raub opened a series of Scottish Rite lectures hosted by Adoniram Lodge of Perfection at the Scottish Rite Temple. The first talk titled Mount Moriah was delivered Wednesday night.

Adoniram Lodge of Perfection Edward B. Raub Mount Moriah

In at the finish in quest for two thousand dollars

A Times Proverb Contest features a prize of two thousand dollars. The editorial urges competitors to persevere to the end, noting many careers rise from failure with persistent effort at the finish. The piece highlights the incentive of the cash prize.

Radio Programs Friday Listings Across Cities

A compiled schedule of Friday radio programming in Cincinnati Louisville Davenport Schenectady Chicago Detroit and more. It lists times for business reports markets livestock and grain quotes concerts lectures health talks and sports scores.

Cincinnati Ohio WLW Central Standard Louisville Davenport Towa Ivoc Sandman Schenectady WGY Chicago KYW Central Standard Time Detroit Mich

Missing man Thomas Chiarello Sought by Police

Police search for 41 year old Thomas Chiarello of 1525 North Arsenal Avenue who has been missing since Wednesday. Authorities appeal for information to locate him and ensure his safety.

Thomas Chiarello Arsenal Ave

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