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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1923

Page

12

New La C Tome Insures Comfort for Women’s Part

Mrs Mary Louise Stuart hosts at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. a 160 bachelor apartments complex with women’s facilities on the fifth floor including a women’s dining room, gym and pool hours, and a separate entrance. Pearl Mennard, a colored maid, is hired to tend to women’s needs. Men's apartments occupy the upper floors with women having access to all other levels.

Pearl Pearl Mennard Stuart Mackinac Island

The Times Proverb Contest Offers Cash Prizes

Encourages entries for a proverb contest with prizes from 1000 to 5 dollars, urges thorough preparation and patience, and notes free proverb pictures after the first fifteen upon payment of two cents each.

Robbery Reports Drop After Round-Up Of Vagrants

Police report a drop in robbery cases following a metropolitan round-up of vagrants. Eighty-one men and four women were processed. forty-two men and two women face vagrancy charges. Police note a specific incident involving 101 individuals on Wednesday night.

Tar Drum Explodes Near Union Station Downtown

A tar drum behind 214 S. McCrea St near Union Station exploded cracking a plate glass window at Guarantee Tire and Rubber Co. A tar vat used by a contractor caught fire and spread to two nearby drugstores. Harry Blackmore attempted to smother the blaze with his coat but it burned.

S. McCrea St Union Station Guarantee Tire and Rubber Company Harry Blackmore Speedway Ave Big Four Railroad

Fire Damages Home of Robert Reynolds on Fayette Street

A defective chimney flue caused a fire that damaged the residence of Robert Reynolds at 1114 Fayette Street. The incident resulted in structural damage and an estimated loss of $150.

Robert Reynolds Fayette St

Mother's Lullaby Inspires Composer Louis J. Livingston

Louis J. Livingston, 67, of this city, wrote The Dear Henrietta Waltz which was encored five times at the Charity Ball. He recalls his first melody came from a mother's song to comfort her crying baby. He has published several pieces and modestly credits merit to inspiration rather than genius.

Louis J. Livingston Henrietta Mr. Livingston

Harbor Girl Fatally Shot in Indiana Incident

Indiana Harbor reports Miss Henes Doyle killed by Francesco Hade in a late Thursday shooting. Hade, a roomer at the Doyle home, says the death was accidental.

Py Times Indiana Harbor Ind Henes Doyle Francesco Hade Doyle Fom Hade

Meetings Here Saturday Indiana Hotel Association Banquet

Saturday events listed include the Indiana Hotel Association banquet at Claypool and luncheons and dinners for groups such as Lincoln Sigma Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon Altrusa Beta and the Board of Trade. A basketball game between Manual High and Ben Davis is noted at Manual gymnasium.

Indiana State Hotel Association Claypook Real Silk Hosiery Mills Claypool Indiana School Lincoln Sigma Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon C. Altrusa Club Board of Trade Phi Delta Psi Spink- Arms Manual High Ben Davis Manual Gymnasium

Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Ad Sealed in 1930s Tone

A vintage ad urges stocking Tonsiline for sudden sore throat relief. It promotes Tonsiline as a national sore throat remedy sold for 35c and 60c hospital size 1.00, warning you may need it when drug stores close.

Child Forger With Baby Mind Puzzles Officers

Marion County's youngest forger, nearly nine, is committed to White's Labor Institute after tests show mental age of four. Judge Frank J. Lahr notes repeated offenses from a boy in the fourth grade who forged checks and used his father’s name, while authorities discuss social risk and need for treatment.

Marion County Manual Labor Industrial Institute Wabash Ind Frank J. Lahr Lahr State School Ft. Wayne Shim White's F. J. Lahr State Bank Riverside Froad Ripple Parks Moving Picture Theater Los Angeles Merchant's National Bank

Girl Involved Two Men Held After Alleged Auto Attack

Miss Bessie Andrews was found beaten and thrown from a car on a country road and taken to St. Vincent Hospital. Eugene O Grady and Joseph Lynch were arrested as police investigated the injuries at reported locations in Eugene and St Clair streets. Detectives said she was reluctant to give details.

Eugene O'Grady N. Summit St Joseph Lynch N. Oriental St Bessie Andrews St. Clair St

Proverb Contest Rules and Prize Details

The Times announces a proverb picture contest with first to fifth prizes for the most correct and complete set of 60 pictures. Submissions must be in one set by noon January 19, 1824, with limits on participation and judging by named officials. final judge decisions are binding.

the Times Indianapolis Times Ralph K. Smith Fletcher American Bank Edward Jane Cees Freelee E. J. Gauseph] & Co James A

Peeress Opens Grocery Store In London Society

London society is abuzz as Mrs. Arthur Coke, daughter-in-law of the Earl of Leicester, opens a grocery shop claiming necessity and profit in the new venture and that people must have groceries.

London Earl Arthur Coke Earl of Leicester

Woman Injured as Street Car Jostles Boarding

Mrs. Minnie Crail, 60, of 254 Weeds Ave., suffered hip and shoulder bruises when the street car at Pennsylvania and Maryland Streets started while she boarded. Her husband, Mr. Crail, was thrown atop her but unhurt. She was taken home by police after the incident.

Minnie Crail Weeds Ave Pennsylvania Maryland Sts Crail

Headache Relief Claims From Cold Cure Tablet

An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for headaches caused by slight colds and promotes an atonic laxative and germ destroyer. The box bears the signature BE. W. Grove and lists the price as 30e.

BE. W. Grove

Gibbons K of C Guests at Luncheon with Turk Theft Case

Knights of Columbus hosted Tommy Gibbons as guest at a Spink-Arms luncheon while vaudeville acts from Lyric Theater billed entertainers. Detroit police say Hasam Turk cleared a four year theft case, reputedly stealing $500 from Ali Kamal of Albinas. Hasam was brought from Detroit in 1919 by Detectives Sheridan and Gilnisch.

Knights of Columbus Tommy Gibbons Spink- Arms Gibbons Lyric Theater Turk Hasam Hasam Detroit Mich Ali Kamal Hasam Sheridan and Gilnisch

Greenfield Girl Struck by Auto Hospitalized

In Greenfield Indiana on December 14 Margaret Gambrel eight was struck by a car after jumping from a wagon. She suffered injuries that may prove fatal as she receives medical care.

Greenfield Ind Margaret Gambrel

Optimists Learn of Insulin Use and Club Activities

Dr. G H A Clowes of Eli Lilly spoke to the Lafayette Optimist Club on insulin discovery and development at University of Toronto and Lilly’s role. The visiting group competed for a silver cup at Central bowling alleys and will dine at the Lincoln that evening. The club also aids delinquent boys with Judge Frank J. Lahr and leaders Frank W. Buck Lewis Cooper Fred Ensminger Mark Reasoner A P Stephenson and George H Weber aiding two boys.

G. H. A. Clowes Eli Lilly & Co University of Toronto Clowes Lafayette Lafayette Optimists Lincoln Indianapolis Frank J. Lahr A. P. Stephenson Frank W. Buck Lewis Cooper Fred Ensminger Mark Reasoner George H. Weber Weber

Retired Farmer Mordecai Davis Dies in Indiana

Mordecai Davis aged 72, a retired farmer, died Thursday in Noblesville Indiana. Surviving children include Thomas Davis Mrs W V Barnhouser Arcadia Homer Davis Strawtown John Davis Denver Colorado and Fred Davis of s hero. Jacob Whisler also died aged 72 early today.

Noblesville Ind Mordecai Davis Thomas Davis W. V. Barnhouser Arcadia Homer Davis Strawtown John Davis Denver Colo Fred Davis Jacob Whisler

Officer challenged hot dog champ claims in Newark case

Officer G W Brown of the Philadelphia police disputes John Huni of New York as the "hot dog" eating champion. The report hints at a potential match race and notes Brown’s appearance in Hamilton County with local families and residents.

G. W. Brown Philadelphia John Huni New York Officer Brown

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NEWLA J. Coogan Amma Dicky Bitting Jackie Coolgan Dicky R. KE. Bitting Jackie Dickey Christmas Money Club the Union Trust Company East Market Street Guie Peeress Dr. Cofield J. W. Cofield Marion Building Ohio and Meridian Sts Ohio St HamIlton County Edwin Day Atlanta C. L. Gar Rison Gary Homer Jensen Oliver Henderson Elwood Home Everett Whisler Rhodes Burford Windsor Rhodes-Burtford Furniture Company E. Washington St
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