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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1925
Page
6
Daily Indianapolis newspaper masthead lists address 214 220 West Maryland Street and subscription rates ten cents per week in Indianapolis twelve cents elsewhere. It includes a constitutional pledge about free speech and press rights.
Dr. S Parkes Cadman of New York will speak at Cable Tabernacle on Tuesday night. The Times invites leaders from Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups to share views on community goodwill. The editorial champions civility, mutual respect, and cooperation among religions in Indiana as they clasp hands in unity.
The Reverend Frederick Deland Leete reflects on peace as the core of Christianity and argues religion bears no blame for wars. He cites human selfishness, disobedience, and exclusiveness as the roots of conflict, urging all to examine motives and strive for brotherhood, common good, and mutual respect.
Rabbi Morris M. Fxuerlicht discusses that true religion rests on good will, not on sect or doctrine. He argues that theology divides while religion unites, and that a church’s value is measured by its charitable spirit toward all people. He cautions against fundamentalism lacking goodwill within or beyond its fold.
Monsignor Francis H Gavisk argues Indiana is not ill but in a social complex. He notes past hysterias and warns against trusting impulses that exploit the public, praising Indiana’s diverse citizens and their contributions while calling for sane reflection and reform.
A trio of Indianapolis youths, the oldest 18, confessed to a month of hold ups totaling about 6.98 dollars each. They planned more crimes including bank robbery and hi jackings but were stopped by police. One suggested Pendleton Reformatory as suitable. The piece condemns teen crime and risky air stunts over the city.
Indianapolis Congressman threatens to go to the President to force a civil service examination for the Indianapolis postmaster, asserting his control over patronage despite the incumbent's continued tenure. The piece argues patrician politics favor patronage over efficiency, noting the Post Office deficit and broader government misuse of appointments.
H Dirks cites a civic club on 1840 schooling averages about 200 days in a lifetime, noting compulsory schooling now extends to ages 7 to 16. He argues that more schooling does not guarantee better outcomes, as life requires skills beyond formal education.
A four pound fire extinguisher fell from an aircraft high above downtown Indianapolis at about 3 500 feet in what appears to be stray debris from a flight. Local authorities cautioned residents and investigated the incident for safety and potential liability.
A reader asks if truck traffic could be salt equivalent to repairing a Fay and Harding Streets hole. Harry Stevens of the streets department orders an immediate probe into the paving issue while a widow seeks accountability for steps damaged at 806 Be Sixteenth Street. Mr Fixit plans to launch a campaign promptly.
Film critic lauds D W Griffith directing Carol Dempster in That Royle Girl noting Griffiths genius to shape actors into characters and to stage cabaret and jazz sequences with vivid artistry Also reviews Go West Amos The Coming of Amos and other features praising star turns and musical numbers across multiple theaters.
The Manitoba liquor system operates a home delivery monopoly with six stores in Winnipeg and four in other towns. Buyers need a permit and address, pay fees, and receive orders by delivery truck or mail order. Bootlegging persists on Sundays and late hours, with prices listed for various spirits and wines.
A Indiana civic meeting next Tuesday will feature Dr Cadman addressing the Feder ation of Churches of this city. He will speak on helpfulness and good will among all population elements as Christmas nears, drawing a large audience of diverse faiths and races united as citizens of the republic and state.
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