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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
5
A columnist assesses Calvin Coolidge's selfImage and health claims, contrasting them with historic presidents. The piece questions health as a sole measure of leadership and notes Coolidge's restrained lifestyle, fishing, and public image versus political branding.
A United Press survey shows the beer flat as a growing Midwest institution defying Prohibition. Chicago and cities from Milwaukee to St Louis report hundreds, with Indianapolis and Kansas City also noted. Flats operate in ordinary apartments where wives assist and patrons drink beer at modest prices. Raids are rare as authorities target big syndicates, with Chicago alone reporting about 5,000 flats and St Paul two to one against speakeasies.
The piece argues that among U.S. presidents only a few could be considered superb athletes. It praises George Washington for riding and shooting, and notes William Howard Taft as a top White House golfer who once scored 100 in a match with Walter J. Travis.
Noblesville Indiana special service reports Frank Hedges age 83 a Civil War veteran who lost his left arm at Kenesaw Mountain. He died here after conversing with Thomas A. Edison by telegraph while both trained as operators. He was self taught in reading and writing from street signs.
Betty Meehan, once a Follies chorus dancer, rose to become a leading scenario writer. She credits the chance reading of a script and work on The Great Gatsby and Beau Geste for launching her Hollywood career with later talks on Lummox. Her former colleagues include Billie Dove and Alta King.
After hearings on the Indiana Central railroad plea to abandon parts of its line Midland seeks autonomy. Chairman Frank Singleton of the state commission moves to task Congress with giving intrastate traffic to state public service commissions.
United Press reports Rasmussen brothers near Tefft Ind have held a baby beef meeting to discuss using waste land in Porter and Jasper counties for calf production. Experiments show calves can be raised on full grain and roughage to ten to twelve months old weighing 600 to 800 pounds on waste land.
The Indianapolis Street Railway Company expanded holiday service on the Central avenue line to 8 am to 4 pm and will extend the plan to Illinois College Washington East Michigan and East Tenth lines by next week. By midweek 100 or more cars will run between 8 and 4 with four minute headways on major lines. James P. Tretton, general superintendent, urged shoppers to plan trips to ease downtown traffic.
Michigan's Sphinx junior literary society was suspended by the university after a Dec 5 initiation reportedly required neophytes to provide liquor. Three students were scalded, one hospitalized, with others needing written permission for public initiations in the future.
The Times serial Orchid gains a musical tribute with songwriter Charlie Davis of Indiana theater fame. His Orchids song debuts soon and will be performed with his orchestra at the Indiana theater for a week starting Saturday, spotlighting The Orchid Girl as the serial’s inspiration.
The column surveys holiday deals listing the twentieth featured item of the season. It highlights pricing and where to buy, with emphasis on seasonal promotions and gift ideas.
The Times announces the three winning jingle lines for the Circle theater contest. William Doherty 733 South Senate Avenue wins one pair of tickets for Jingle 18. Eddie Manning and George Rickey, 1105 North Tacoma Avenue, complete the top three with their lines.
Harvey L. Smith will face first degree murder charges in Elkhart Circuit Court on January 2 for the death of 31 year old Mishawaka beauty culturist Genevieve Stultz. Stultz’s body was found in a lime pit near Elkhart after months missing. Smith pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing and is held without bond.
The steamer Starr ran aground near Dark Island at Kodiac after a reef collision in a heavy gale. Eleven passengers and the crew were landed safely in Cordova as the steamer Alameda and three fishing vessels rushed to assist.
Mrs. Etta Mae Miller, mother of ten, was sentenced to life in prison under Michigan’s habitual criminal law for liquor violations. This marks the first time a woman received such a sentence under the new law for prohibition offenses. She protested her conviction, alleging police misconduct and trumped up charges.
Grand Duke Alexander of Russia spoke at the Masonic Temple as part of a three event series hosted by the Indianapolis Business and Professional Women's Club. He traced his life from birth on the throne steps to loss and recovery through spiritual wealth and love.
Funeral services for John J. Appel 69 longtime Indianapolis business figure were held at his home on North Pennsylvania Street with Rev. Jean S. Millner of Second Presbyterian Church officiating Pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named including Arthur V. Brown W T Cannon Frank D. Stalnaker Hilton A. Brown Fred Dickson E J Jacoby Joseph A. McGowan J F Wild Sr James A. Fessler John J. Madden Samuel Rauh P C Reilly William G. Irwin of Columbus and Marshall S. Morgan of Philadelphia
Neighbors Mars Jupiter and Venus can be seen in the evening sky. Mars reaches opposition Dec 21 at about 54,343,200 miles from Earth while Venus climbs higher and Jupiter moves westward. Lowell Observatory and Lick Observatory researchers study canals and possible vegetable ice on Mars.
Indianapolis health leaders discuss actions amid three week surge in respiratory infections. Public schools unlikely to close though more separation may be advised. Schools report notable absences and closures at Holy Name Beech Grove Garden City John Strange. doctors urge staying indoors for mild flu.
A United Press report notes influenza remains contagious but less deadly than 1918. Marion leads with over 3,000 ill, many schools closed. Berne, Plymouth, Crawfordsville, Seymour report hundreds affected. Greensburg fewer cases. Wabash College Culver Academy DePauw take precautions. Calumet area sees lighter spread.
Jesse Newsom wins a suit against Bartholomew county over gravel taken from White river on his farm. A jury awards him 400 dollars of a 3000 dollar claim, establishing the river is not navigable, while the county argued it was a public highway and county property used for road repairs.
The Indiana Bakers' Association recorded opposition to a proposed gasoline tax and auto license fee increase. Resolutions were adopted at the Lincoln convention, with the state convention set to open February 1.
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