Eve of New Year Finds Monarchists Threatening Germany
Berlin notes the eve of 1923 sees Germany beset by external and internal foes. France pressures reparations and potential territorial occupation risks financial collapse, while the mark’s volatility drives inflation, wage demands, and higher living costs. Despite apparent prosperity, foreign demand props up a fragile economy as fears of a Russia-like upheaval loom.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Versailles
Arrest Expected In Shaeffer Hatchet Murder Case
In Newcastle Indiana authorities expect the first arrest this afternoon after coroner inquest into the Shaeffer hatchet murders. Ben Brookshire and James Davidson were questioned. two women may hold key disclosures. Davidson allegedly arranged a trip to Muncie. the motive tied to possible liquor or narcotics rings was abandoned.
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Felix Fobrmer
Newcastle
Ind
Shaeffer
Ben Brookshire
James W. Davidson
Jeffries
Muncie
William G
Susie Shaeffer
Here
Shaeffers
Continue Hearing for Alleged Shopper Dip
Trial of Frank Moore Donaldson a colored cook at 610 N Senate Ave charged with assault and battery with intent to rob was continued until December 18 in city court today. Donaldson is alleged to have attempted to rob a young white woman in the Washington Street shopping district.
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Frank Moore Donaldson
N. Senate Ave
Donaldson
Washington St
Shriners Parade Large Class at Indianapolis Murat Temple
One of the largest Shriner classes in Indianapolis is to cross the hot sands at Murat Temple for an elaborate exemplification of the work. The ceremony marks part of the temple addition opening. Representatives from cities across the state attend. Potentate Milnor and Recorder Barker say the Shrine club with the largest delegation will pick the Water Boy of Bagdad, a coveted Arabic honor.
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Indianapolis
Bagdad
Frank H Pillet dies at Los Angeles home
Frank H Pillet a longtime Indianapolis resident from the Civil War era until 1910 died at his Los Angeles California home on Wednesday Relatives in Indianapolis have been notified He was born in Louisiana and served in the Confederate Army He later worked for the Indianapolis Gas Company before moving to California
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Frank H. Pillet
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Pillet
Indianapolis Gas Company
California
Louisiana
Santa Claus Burglary Report At Washington Street Residence
Burglar entered the home of B. D. Peterson at 5504 E Washington St Apartment 3 last night. Two traveling bags valued at 10 dollars containing Christmas presents worth 15 dollars were stolen. All rooms were ransacked.
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B. D. Peterson
Washington St
Women Lead in Indianapolis American Legion Posts
Miss Minnie M. Arthur, a former Marine recruiter, was elected adjutant of Robert E. Kennington Post No. 34 in Indianapolis. Berry-Copeland Post No. 128 named Miss Annabelle Peterson commander. the nurses-only post serves ex service nurses across the state and pursues welfare work, compensation claims, and the cheer up fund.
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American Legion
Indianapolis
The
Minnie M. Arthur
College Ave
Robert E. Kennington
Berry-Copeland
Annabelle Peterson
Traffic Cops Speak Right Up When They Catch Jay Walker
An Indianapolis traffic cop details modern handling of jay walkers. Officers mix humor and firmness to deter pedestrians who dart across streets, often risking severe injury or death. The piece portrays officers guiding pedestrians to safety while stressing personal responsibility.
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Jay Walker
Indianapolis
Elliott Objects To Labelled City Car
City engineer John L. Elliott refused to use a city automobile bearing Indianapolis painted in large letters. Harry Newby of the municipal garage decorated the car Elliott has used with a bright Indianapolis. Elliott said he will buy a car for himself and wants to avoid calls about night use outside Indianapolis.
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John L. Elliott
Indianapolis
Harry Newby
Eliott
Elliott
Woman Found Guilty of Operating Blind Tiger
Blanche Manifold alias Armstrong alias Alexander of 608 F E Tenth Street was found guilty of operating a blind tiger in city court today. Judge Delbert O Wilmeth imposed a fine of 100 dollars and costs.
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Blanche Manifold
Armstrong
Alexander
Tenth St
Delbert O. Wilmeth
Man Loses Bag In Night Car Theft At City Street Corner
Lenard Klein of 1039 St. Paul St. reported an auto park near Illinois and Washington Streets last night when a thief stole a traveling bag containing clothes valued at 75 dollars from the vehicle.
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Lenard Klein
St. Paul St
Illinois
Washington Sts
Mercury Ready to Drop Again in Indianapolis Tonight
The Indianapolis area faces its coldest weather of the winter with a forecast of about 5 degrees above zero tonight. Meteorologist J H Armington notes a northwest cold wave has driven temperatures down to 18 below in Iowa and Minnesota, but Indianapolis should avoid zero temperatures and rise by Saturday morning with cloudy skies and possible unsettled conditions by Saturday night.
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Indianapolis
J. H. Armington
United States Weather Bureau
Iowa
Minnesota
Armington
City to Stop Buying Coal from Sigmon Company
City purchasing agent Jesse E. Miller announced no further coal purchases will be made from Sigmon Coal Company for city use. The decision follows two employee convictions in city court for short weight deliveries to a schoolhouse and the Central Library.
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Sigmon Coal Company
Jesse E. Miller
Pioneer Resident Anna Wagner Dies in Indianapolis Stroke
Mrs. Anna C. Wagner, 71, longtime Indianapolis resident since 1852, died at her daughter Marie L. Roetter’s home at 1353 Ewing St after a stroke of apoplexy. Born in Württemberg, Germany, she was a pioneer in the community.
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Temburg
Germany
Anna C. Wagner
Indianapolis
Marie L. Roetter
Ewing St
Wagner
Wurtemburg
Ruling Approves Payment of Bill and County Actions
County attorney John Ruckelshaus recommended paying William Mahoney 1069.59 for extra road work after a disputed 1403.50 bill. The board set John Castor’s bond at 712000 and warned deputies require security. A 500 revolving fund for Sheriff Snider’s monthly expenses was approved and officers remain on a regular salary plan with expenses covered by the county.
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Board of County Commissioners
William Mahoney
Strange County
Mahoney
Leo K. Fesler
John Castor
Castor
George Snider
Car theft reports cite two Illinois Street incidents
John S Brown of 1528 South Illinois Street told police his car was taken from a parking space at Illinois and Ohio Streets by joy riders. Joseph Seifred of 543 Vinton Street reported his car stolen from the intersection of New York and Meridian Streets.
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John 8S. Brown
Illinois St
Illinois
Ohio
Joseph Seifred
Vinton St
New York
Meridian
Churches Urge U S Participation In League Pact
At the Municipal League of Indiana meeting in Indianapolis leaders urged U S participation in a league pact. Mayor Joseph Sieberling of South Bend argued against weak penalties for bootlegging and called for stricter venue rules and a 30 day minimum jail sentence for liquor law violators.
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U. S
Public Service Commission
Municipal League of Indiana
Hotel Severin
Indiana
Joseph Sieberling
South Bend
Sieberling
League
Board of Public Works
Common Council
Chest Agencies Make No Appeal For Needy Aid
Community Chest board states no supported agencies are soliciting for the needy this year. Uniformed solicitors and Salvation Army canvasses are not authorized. The Christmas Clearing House at 608 Baldwin block is coordinating offers of food and gifts from churches, Sunday schools and clubs to prevent duplication and reach more families.
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Community Chest
The
Chest
Salvation Army
Christmas Clearing House
Baldwin Block
REALTORS TO HEAR CITY SANITARY COMMISSION
Lucius B. Swift of the sanitary commissioners will address the Indianapolis Real Estate Board on the work of the Sanitary Commission. He will discuss the $2,400,000 sewage reduction plant and ash and garbage collection management. Henry Hottel announced the talk. The board had toured Indianapolis manufacturing plants, visiting the Kahn Tailoring Company yesterday.
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Lucius B. Swift
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
Indianapolis Real Estate Board
Sanitary Commission
Henry Hottel
Swift
Indianapolis
Kahn Tailoring Company
Senator-elect Samuel Ralston to speak at Franklin church
Senator-elect Samuel Ralston will be the guest of the business men's Bible class at the Franklin Christian Church in Franklin this Sunday.
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Samuel Ralston
Franklin Christian Church
Franklin
Churches urge U S to join League aims and ICJ now
A business committee of the Federal Council of Church of Christ in America urges the United States to join League of Nations humanitarian missions and the International Court of Justice at The Hague. The recommendation calls for public education on international cooperation, peace through law, and alliance with European nations on economic reconstruction. The three day council session ends tonight.
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United States
League of Nations
International Court of Justice
Federal Council of Church of Christ In America
First Baptist Church
The
Hague
Church of Christ
R. W. Miller
Philadelphia
Business Committee
the Hague
Court of Justice
Commissions
Europe
Harding
William Anthony
Harcing
Congress
United States poised for major intervention in Europe
Washington reports an imminent American intervention in the European crisis. President Harding and Secretary Hughes instructed Ambassador George Harvey to return for consults as Europe faces economic distress, Ruhr tensions, and debt refund talks involving Britain Germany and France.
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United Press
Washington
United States
George Harvey
London
Harding
Hughes
Europe
Germany
Andrew Bonar Law
Great Britain
Ruhr Valley
France
British Debt Commission
Clemenceau
Ruhr
Excavation Begins for Nine-Story Office Building
Excavation has started for a nine story office building to be erected at Pennsylvania and Michigan Streets by the Pennsylvania and Michigan Realty Company at an estimated cost of $875,000. The structure, mainly for doctors and dentists, will have 67 feet of frontage on Pennsylvania Street and 195 feet on Michigan Street and will be built of Bedford stone.
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Pennsylvania and
Michigan Sts
Pennsylvania and Michigan Realty Company
Pennsylvania St
Michigan St
Klan Disclaims Letter To Governor In Indiana
Officials of the Ku Klux Klan in Gary Indiana denied sending any letter to Governor McCray threatening his life. They said the letter came from an unaffiliated individual and would be proven as such. The governor received a message stating a bullet awaited him if he interfered with Klan activities.
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Jay Walker
Meridian
Washington Sts
Gary
Ind
Ku Klux Klan
McCray
Auto Fire Damages Vehicle Near Illinois Street Cafe
Russell Duffy of 741 Bates Street reported his auto parked in front of a cafe on Illinois Street near Jackson Place caught fire last night. A police alarm was dispatched and damage was estimated at about $200.
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Russell Duffy
Bates St
Illinois St
Jackson Place
Lloyd George Article Sparks France Rhine Debate
The Indianapolis Times reports a European row over Lloyd George's article critiquing France amid French Premier Poincare's denial of annexation aims. London voices warn of missteps at a crucial moment in talks post Versailles while The Times notes possible benefit to world discussions. Lloyd George will reply to Poincare in upcoming columns.
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Times
Poincare
Europe
France
England
Lloyd George
Indianapolis Times
London Daily Mail
Sailles
M. Poincare
Channel
Mr. Lloyd George
London Times
the Times
M. Poincure
Rhine
London
United States
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