Pumper Truck Crashes into Parked Autos in Downtown
A fire wagon responding to a car fire skidded in front of L Strauss Co at 33 W Washington St and slammed into three parked cars. Two women, Pauline Blake and EF W Orahood, were slightly injured as pedestrians nearby watched the chaotic scene.
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Illinois
Washington St
Engine House No. 13
L. Strauss & Co
Pauline Blake
Park Ave
EF. W. Orahood
Lincoln
Columbus
Ohio
H. C. Churchman
N. Talbott Ave
Louis H. Rinner
Sutherland Ave
Bess McAllister
Michigan St
Pennsylvania
Market Sts
H. N. Johnson
Connersville
Kentucky Ave
Baltimore Post Wins Tax Case
The Baltimore Post an Indianapolis Scripps-Howard newspaper had its demurrer sustained by Federal Judge Soper in an indictment for publishing income tax payments. Arguments were presented December 9 by United States Attorney Woodcock and Newton D Baker. The case is a test aimed at Supreme Court review.
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United Press
Baltimore
Mil
Demurrer
Baltimore Post
Scripps-Howard
Soper
United States
Woodcock
Newton D. Baker
Scripps Howard
New York Herald-Tribune
Kansas City Journal-Post
United States Supreme Court
Storekeeper kills wife then shoots self in temper
In Council Bluffs Iowa, J H Lang aged 55 a Lake Manawa storekeeper shot and killed his wife aged 50 then killed himself. He died within ten minutes after turning the gun on his chest in a fit of temper.
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United Arena
Council Bluffs
Iowa
J. H. Lang
Lake Manawa
Here
Boy 15 Found Living in Wagon Bed After Family Discord
Tom Tompson 15 of 1502 WN. Sherman Dr. said he could not get along with his stepfather and brother. Police found him living in a wagon bed at La Salle and Tenth Streets for several days. Neighbors provided food and clothing while authorities ordered his stepfather and mother to juvenile court.
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Tom Tompson
Sherman
la Salle
Tenth Sts
Lions Club Hosts Noon Luncheon in Travertine Room
The Lions Club will host fellow noon luncheon clubs Thursday at noon in the Travertine room at the Lincoln.
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Lions Club
Travertine
The
Lincoln
Robbery at Bethel M. E. Church reported in Sts.
Police reports describe theft at the Bethel M. E. Church at Twenty-First and Frank. Suspects took a 9x12 rug, linoleum, a floor lamp, a small desk lamp and a stove from the home outfitting project.
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Bethel M. E
Twenty-First
Frankin Sts
F. T. Atkin
R. R. Box
High Cost of Marriage in Light of Budget Talk
A man asks County Clerk Albert H. Lasche about wedding costs and is told the license is 2.50 with additional expenses for the preacher and living arrangements. The clerk cautions that ongoing upkeep, not just initial costs, determines the total.
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Albert H. Lasche
Lasche
Justice of Peace
Lesche
Postal Salaries Measure Sparks Senate Clash
In the Senate the postal salaries bill provoked opposition as Senator Ashurst moved to take up President Coolidge’s veto message. The vote to consider the veto showed 41 in favor and 30 against, with 15 Republicans voting against the President. Sterling asked to be heard, risking a delay until 2 pm under an agreement on the Underwood Muscle Shoals amendment.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Ashurst
Arizona
Coolidge
Repubican
Sterling
South Dakota
Republican
Brookhart
Couzens
Cummins
Edge
Frazier
Howell
Johnson
California
Jones
Lad
McKinley
McNary
Norris
Shortridge
Stanfield
Wadsworth
Post Office Committee
Underwood Muscle Shoals
Tragic Mob Incident Strikes Nashville Hospital
In Nashville Tennessee on December 16 masked men entered General Hospital and abducted Samuel Smith, an 11 year old Black boy who later died from injuries tied to a shooting during a failed hold up. Ike Eastwood was wounded in the confrontation. Sheriff's office opened an investigation.
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Nashville
Tenn
General Hospital
Samuel Smith
Ike Eastwood
Eastwood
Sheriff's Office
Cold Wave Predicted As Temperature Plunges Tonight
A sharp fall in temperatures is forecast from 59 degrees this afternoon to between 10 and 15 degrees tonight. Snow flurries may accompany the drop with unsettled weather through Wednesday. Relief agencies prepare for increased aid calls during the Christmas period. Sioux City reports zero, and Canada sees 40 below zero in places.
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J. H. Armington
Siouxity
Iowa
Canada
Armington
Temperatures Dip Across Nebraska Reported
Nebraska weather reports show a mix of below and above zero readings. Vailentine records four below, Norfolk two below, Kearney four above, with several towns experiencing chilly conditions across the state.
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Omaha
Neb
Bee
Nebraska
Vailentine
Norfolk
Kearney
Chinese Troops Burn Loot City in Pekin Mutiny
Mutinous Chinese troops in Kalgan and near Pekin burned three blocks and looted stores including Standard Oil and Liggett & Myers Tobacco. Banks and post offices were hit, several Chinese were shot, but foreigners spared. Foreign legations urge Pekin to rush troops to restore order.
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Preac Pekin
Kolean
Postofice
Standard Oi
Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Company
Kalgan
Pekin
Christmas relief effort aids children through Times drive
In Indianapolis a community effort by The Times connects needy children with generous donors. Mary Ann applauds the plan to pair families lacking festive support with fortunate sponsors, ensuring Christmas joy for orphans and those without parents.
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Mary Ann
Indianapolis Times
Santa Claus
Elvis
Christmas Spirit Sets Santa Aid for Needy Families
The Indianapolis Times lists seven new needy families to help this Christmas. Santa Claus and local organizations coordinate donations including land, toys, food, clothing, and books. Community groups like the American War Mothers and Gamma Phi Gamma assist, with a call to readers to select a family to support.
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Christmas Clearing House
Ployer
Kahn Talleringe Company
Marion County
American War Mothers
Elizabeth Marvel
Cable St
Gamma Phi Gamma Sorority
Francis Heltz
Boulevard Pl
Santa Claus
Sunnyside
Times
Santa
Times Office
Indianapolis
Pianist Wires Mayor on Prison Release Booking
The mayor, away from the city, received a telegram from Harry Snodgrass’s booking agent seeking a performance in Indianapolis upon Snodgrass’s release next month. The mayor already wired back to book Snodgrass at the Indiana vaudeville house as soon as possible.
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Shank
Harry Snodgrass
King of the Ivories
Missouri State
Snodgrass
Indianapolis
Snodgras
Noblesville Student Loses Hand in Band Saw Accident
Russell Conant, 16, a Noblesville High School manual training student, lost his left hand Monday after reaching for a wood block and touching a band saw. He is the son of Horace Conant, a local businessman.
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Times Special
Noblesville, Ind
Russell Conant
Noblesville High School
Horace Conant
Model husband title fails, man jailed for non support
In St Louis on December 16, Judge Calvin Miller finds William Schrader a poor model of a husband after a trial for non support. A friend testified Schrader helped wash dishes, but the judge notes the wife was washing while he dried. Schrader receives a two year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Calvin Miller
Schrader
Judge rules confession of woman poisoner invalid
An Iowa judge ruled the confession of Mrs. Hazel Sweetin inadmissible, finding she signed under duress and that her constitutional rights were violated during its obtaining. The ruling came as Lawrence M. Hight and Sweetin contend with separate defense battles while she testified she signed the confession after being frightened by Hight, who warned of an angry mob.
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United Preac
MT. Vernon
Til
Hkiste Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
J.C. Kern
Kern
Firemen to host municipal Christmas party with vaudeville show
Fire Chief John J. O'Brien announced vaudeville entertainment from local theaters will appear in thirty one fire stations during municipal Christmas parties next Tuesday night. Music is arranged by Lieut. Samuel Geddes, head of the police and firemen's band. At least ten thousand children are expected to attend.
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John J. O'Brien
Samuel Geddes
Bankers Plan Meeting Of Indiana Association Committee
Indiana Bankers Association protective committee chaired by A. G. Brown Greencastle met at the Claypool luncheon today. Members include H. C. Webster Indianapolis Frank F E Wright Spencer R. C. Stephenson South Bend Co D Billings Seymour and C. S. Kitterman Cambridge City. Plans for the annual mid year meeting in February were discussed.
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Indiana Bankers' Association
Arrest of Carrie Campbell for shooting in city limits
Mrs. Carrie Campbell a 28 year old colored woman of 11 Douglass Street was arrested today charged with shooting within the city limits. Police reported a bullet hole in the rear door glass of 225 West New York Street.
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Carrie Campbell
Douglass St
New York St
Lake steamers safe wreckage linked to Glen Lynon
Coast guard authorities believe debris washed ashore Sunday on Lake Superior came from the ill fated Glen Lynon sunk November 1. All twelve grain ships caught in the storm were accounted for when the Glencarn passed through the locks that night.
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Bu United Prena
S Marie
Midh
Lake Superior
Coast Guard
Sunlay
Nine Die After Week-End Booze Orgies In New York
Nine people died from weekend booze orgies in New York with another death in a Brooklyn hospital. Bellevue Hospital reported a record sixty seven patients in the alcoholic ward for the winter.
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New York
United Prene
Brooklyn
Bellevue Hospital
Thief Steals Government Property From Technical High School
F. F. Metrea, property officer at the supply building, reported a broken window and the theft of fifty shirts, belts, and over 8,000 bullets from the Technical High School facility. All items are government property.
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F. F. Mettrea
Technical High School
Charges Denied by Irvington Justice of the Peace Howard
Albertson Howard, 75, Irvington justice of the peace, pleaded not guilty to three counts of conspiracy to blackmail in a case alleging he forced employers to pay fines and fees for no WC insurance. Indicted with T. R. Ratney and John O'Brien, he remains jailed for lacking a $3,000 bond. Judge Collins denied quashing indictments and Howard sought a change of judge and separate jury trial.
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M. Albertson Howard
Irvington
James A. Collins
Howard
T. R. Ratney
John O'Brien
Collins
James M. Leathers
Rotary Sunshine Luncheon Aids Overlooked Children
The Rotary Club held its annual Sunshine observance at the Claypool luncheon with Dr. F S C Wicks as chairman. A collection was taken to provide Christmas cheer for overlooked children. W H Insley spoke for Family Welfare Society and Judge James A Collins for the Foreign House. Rotary Glee Club sang under Ed Nell. Christmas dinner will be furnished Indianapollo orphans.
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Rotary Club
Claypool
F. S. C. Wicks
W.H. Insley
Family Welfare Society
James A. Collins
Foreign House
Rotary Glee Club
Ed Nell
Indianapollo
Six Die In Gotham Tenement Fire Traced To Pyromaniac
A deadly Gotham tenement blaze claims six lives with authorities suspecting arson. Four siblings escape the flames while Harlem residents face displacement as ten families are forced from their cold buildings in the District of New York.
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Harlem
District
Harlem Tenement Fire Kills Six In Pyromaniac Suspect Case
A Harlem five story tenement near Mount Sinai hospital burned in a suspicious blaze, killing six including a 64 year old man who fell from a window while trying to escape. Mrs Esther Goodman saved two children by lowering them to safety before being injured. Forty four occupants escaped as firemen battled the flames in near zero weather.
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United Press
New York
Harlem
Mount Sinai Hospital
Wittiis
Echward Russell
Flamen
Esther Goodman
Ifia Goldbere
Minnie McShane
Iward Russell
Miremen
Russell
Doom of Dugkiwall Fancy Booze Layout in Court
A sheriff ordered to destroy a vast liquor hoard seized in November 1923 from Herbert Duckwall's cellar faces court action. Judge Collins requires a destruction petition after arguments by prosecutor Remy and defense counsel. No owner claimed the collection valued between $10 and $18,000.
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George Snider
Herbert E. Duckwall
Delaware St
Omer Hawkins
Frank Kemp
James A. Collins
William H. Remy
King
Bert Mescan
Prohibition
Floyd Maurice
Duckwall
Collins
Remy
Snider
President Coolidge nominates Joseph McIntosh as comptroller
President Coolidge sent to the Senate today a nomination for Joseph McIntosh of Illinois to become comptroller of the currency. This marks a key appointment in financial oversight and federal banking supervision.
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United Preca Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Joseph McIntosh
Illinois
Buy Your Tree Early Says City Dealers
City dealers warn that Christmas trees are of poorer quality this year and will rise in price before Christmas. Prices range from 1.50 to 5 for balsam pine and cedar, with 3.50 for a 5 tree, and large shipments coming from Minnesota Michigan and Canada. Holly wreaths sell for 25 to 35 cents and mountain laurel is plentiful.
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Etter
Minnesota
Michigan
Canada
Gumpers Body on Way East
The funeral train bearing Samuel Gumpers, head of the American Federation of Labor, travels across Ohio and West Virginia toward Washington arriving at 2 44 p m. From St Louis it moved Monday with stops at Vincennes Cincinnati and Chillicothe drawing large crowds seeking to honor the leader.
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United Press
Washington
Des
Samuel Gumpers
American Federation of Labor
Ohio
West Virginia
St. Louis
Vincennes
Ind
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Indianapolis grocers nominate officers for January election
The Indianapolis Retail Grocers Association will nominate officers to be elected January 6 at the Chamber of Commerce tonight. Two candidates for each office will be named.
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Indianapolis Retail Grocers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Remembering Deck Sherwood the Fire Chief on Open Buggy Runs
A nostalgic sketch recalls Deck Sherwood in his days as fire chief racing to blazes in an open buggy drawn by a lope of horse with wind catching his long black side whiskers wrapped around his neck.
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Wounded Youth
Weather Bureau
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N. Wallace St
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Hove
la Claus
Mary Ann Bitter
Wires Shank
Louis, Mo
William Schrader
Association
U. S
MM. A. Howard
Rotarians
Gotham
Stroy Stock
Treasury
Gumpers
Indiana
Grocers
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