Blast kills boy and wounds cousin in mine incident
Thomas Bridgewaters 16, is dead and Carl Cornwell 15 fatally burned after five kegs of blasting powder exploded in a shed at Boot and Ingers coal mine near Brazil Indiana. The youths were visiting their grandmother and reportedly climbed into the powder house.
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Brazil
Ind
Thomas Bridgewaters
Carl Cornwell
Boot and Ingers
Here
Cvon
Cornwell
Weber
Mary Cornwell
Interdenominational effort to unite Jews Catholics and Protestants
The interdenominational committee behind Dr S Parkes Cadman’s city visit plans a future meeting to pursue closer union among Jews Catholics and Protestants. Earl R Donder chairs Church Federation and notes the gathering boosted goodwill with an WFMB broadcast as Cadman urged replacing tolerance with brotherhood and backing constitutional faith.
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S. Parkes Cadman
Cable Tabernacle
Earl R. Donder
Church Federation
Ernest N. Evans
Federation
WFMB
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Indianapolis
Dr. Cadman
Cadman
Rinaldo Vanishes From Court During Trial
Roy Rinaldo 28 fled the Chicago courtroom as jurors questioned in a case charging him with attacking a 15 year old girl. The judge ordered the trial to continue amid police search for the defendant.
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Times Special
Chicago
Roy Rinaldo
Stomach Violates Dry Law Says Edge in Senate
Senator Edge asserts in the Senate that the stomach generates alcohol from daily diet comparable to three pints of 3 percent beer, claiming the organ’s capacity is under three pints. Reports from New York and Pittsburgh note a gas tragedy and a banned student publication selling for high prices, with mail restrictions.
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Damages Ordered in Waterloo Auto Fatality Case
Frank Smith must pay 2 dollars weekly for thirteen years to the three year old daughter of James McElligott, who was killed when Smith’s car struck him. In London, royal baby news centers on three expected additions to the royal family with Princess Mary and the Duch ess of York preparing for births at Newmarket and Park Lane.
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Queen Mary
Resignation of Moore Spurs White House Appointment Push
A few minutes after Alexander P. Moore's resignation as ambassador to Spain, Rabbi E. J. Jack of Little Rock Arkansas and other politicians visited the White House to press his appointment to the post.
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United Press
Washington
Alexander P. Moore
Spain
E. J. Jack
Little Rock
Ark
White House
NOYES elected chamber head in special meeting
Nicholas H. Noyes of Eli Lilly & Co was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce. Frank S. Fishback, Dick Miller of City Trust Co, and Oscar Schmidt of Lorenz Schmidt & Son were chosen for the other top offices at a special directors meeting.
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Nicholas H. Noyes
Eli Lilly & Co
Chamber of Commerce
Frank S. Fishback
Dick Miller
City Trust Company
Oscar Schmidt
Lorenz Schmidt & Son
Gas rate cut announced and dividend adjustments
Directors of the Citizens Gas Company raised the ten day payment discount to 10 cents per thousand cubic feet, saving consumers about 168000 dollars yearly. They also approved half of deferred dividends for 1921 1922 and 1923 and lifted the 1925 dividend to 10 percent for this year.
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Citizens Gas Company
Fire truck crashes into elevated train in Berwin
Two persons believed fatally hurt and several others injured when a fire truck collided with an elevated street level train in Berwin Newfoundland on December 16.
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United Press
Berwin
Santa Claus for Struggling Immigrants in an American Christmas
A plea for American hospitality during Christmas. Immigrant families, aided by a local donor, seek support as the father battles illness in a sanatorium. The piece invites readers to become their Santa Claus and brighten the season.
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America
Sea
Doumer Accepts Finance Post in Briand Government
Paris reports former Finance Minister Paul Doumer has agreed to resume the finance portfolio, replacing Louis Loucheur who resigned amid widespread discontent with his tax program. The cabinet plans its own tax plan to avoid Doumer’s personal label.
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United Press
Paris
Paul Doumer
Aristide Briand
Louis Loucheur
Loucheur
Doumer
Colored High School Up in Separate School Suit
The Indiana Appellate Court heard oral arguments in a suit by Archie Greathouse and others seeking to block the construction and maintenance of a separate colored high school on West Street. The injunction had been denied by a Marion County court. Colored attorneys Hendersona Bailey and Henry represented Greathouse. Albert Baker appeared for the school board.
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Indianapolis
West St
Indiana Appellate Court
Pane
Archie Greathouse
Marion
W. E. Henderosa
Robert Bailey
W. 8. Henry
Greathouse
Henderson
Albert Baker
Resolution Demands Probe of Admin Foreign Policy Ties
Senator Reed of Missouri introduces a resolution in the Senate calling for a full investigation by the Foreign Relations Committee to determine if any foreign government citizen or corporation has spent money to influence the U.S. foreign policy or Senate. The move seeks to uncover potential external influence on national policy.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Reed
Missuri
Foreign Relations Committee
Opposition to Tax Act Rises in House Debate
Washington December 16 The tax bill debate moves to inheritance tax and tax appeals board. Ways and Means proposes cutting inheritance levy from 40 to 20 percent drawing bipartisan opposition led by Rep Rainser Iowa Republican. Life tenure for tax appeals board members faces strong opposition from Democrats insurgents and many Republicans led by Rep Garrett Tennessee.
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Iowa
Garrett
Tennessee
Ford backs revival of old fashioned dancing in Detroit
Henry Ford organized a large revival event at a public pavilion in Detroit on December 16 attracting over four thousand dancers. Mr and Mrs Benjamin B Lovett taught the steps with Ford leading a home grown orchestra featuring violin dulcimer cymbalom and sousaphone to accompany the evening admission.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Benjamin B. Lovett
Ford
Automobile
Seymour man missing sparks fears for wife and life
SEYMOUR Ind Dec 16 Posses comb the countryside for John Ott 66 who vanished from his farm near town. Friends say concern for his wife may have driven Ott to threaten death by his own hand.
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United Press
Seymour
Ind
John Ott
Here
Ott
U. S. Frees Mrs. Remus of Charges in Bootleg Case
Imogene Remus wife of bootleg king George Remus is freed by the U S government after her husband testifies about protection and paybacks in a large liquor ring. Remus details the Jack Daniel distillery thefts and political protection, naming figures such as Jack Kratz Arnold Hellmich and Senator Michael Kinney. The testimony advances amid objections that a husband cannot testify against his wife.
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Imogene Remus
George Remus
United States
Remus
Jack Daniel
St. Louis
Jack Kratz
Internal Revenue Office
Kratz
William J. Kinney
Nathan Goldstein
Arnold
Morris Multin
Michael Kinney
Kinney
Maltin
Wife Husband Clash Marks Rum Trial in Federal Court
In a two front Federal Court scene the St Louis liquor conspiracy trial unfolds with secret service, red whisky and all night auto rides while Mrs Imogene Remus faces charges alongside twenty eight co defendants and says she did not believe the government would punish a woman for her husbands wrongdoing.
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St. Louis
Secret Service
Imogene Remus
George Remus
Cincinnati
Money for Recipes The Times seeks reader favorites
The Indianapolis Times invites readers to send in favorite recipes with full directions for printing on the woman's page. Each recipe printed will earn $1. Submit your best dish to The Recipe Editor in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Times
Remy's Assistants Seek $15 050 Fees in Stephenson Case
Criminal Judge James A. Collins will rule on a petition by Charles E. Cox Ralph Kane and Thomas F E King for $15 050 in allowances for legal services rendered to the State during the trial of David C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry at Noblesville. The committee proposed 109 days for Cox at 100 daily plus 50 in conference totaling 8200, Kane for 74 days at 6450 and King 400 for juror interviews.
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James A. Collins
Charles E. Cox
Ralph Kane
Thomas FE. King
David C. Stephenson
Earl Klinck
Earl Gentry
Noblesville
William H. Remy
Frank Daily
Aquilla Jones
Fred C. Gause
Elmer Stevenson
Cox
Kane
King
Stephenson
Thieves Strip Grocery Bare In Night Burglary
Police report entire stock removed from Fred Stallhut grocery at Twelfth and Sterling Streets. Burglars used a wagon to clean shelves and ice box. loss about $700. At D C Hall drug store 784 Indiana Ave stamps and $5.50 taken.
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Fred Stalhut
Twelfth and
Sterling Sts
Gooch
Fisher
D. C. Hall Drug Store
Indiana Ave
Gravest League Decision Gives Mosul to Iraq
The League of Nations council formally awarded Mosul to Iraq, granting Britain control over the oil rich district and defeating Turkish claims. The move is described as the gravest decision by the League, with Turkey threatening bayonet action to retake the region.
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Mosul
League
United Press
Geneva
League of Nations Council
Iraq
Great Britain
Confusing OCR Time Marks From Indexed Entry
A fragment shows scattered time stamps and names such as Meecees Miscoee Mesecoe and P. Mesecoe with various hour marks like 9 a m 10 a m and noon. The text resembles a damaged timetable or catalog entry with unclear context and mixed initials.
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Meecees
A. Miscoee
P. Mesecoe
Yule Theft Turns Deadly as Father Faces Death of Son
Chicago report details a Christmas theft by brothers Charlie Walz and Anthony Spich from a window. Police arrest Anthony. Charlie confesses wanting a scooter. Father William Walz distraught requests police help then fires. officer return fire kills William Walz Jr.
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United Press
Ichicago
William Walz
Charlie Walz
Anthony Spich
Anthony
Charlie
Mullane
Triling
Walt
Trilling
William Walz, Jr
William
William, Jr
Murders in City Show Yearly Total and Crime Shifts
The report shows murders in the city rising to a yearly total valued at 1 619 912 51 dollars. Burglary and hold up figures are discussed with burglaries decreasing compared to 1924 while other thefts and crimes show varying trends.
Indianapolis Crime Record 1925 See Revenue and Losses Rise
City police report for 1925 shows property stolen valued at 1 619 912 51 up from 1924 while recovered property rose to 1 226 948 60. Vehicle thefts reached 2 377 with 1 99% cars recovered. homicides fell to 32 from 82. hold ups rose to 356. burglaries decreased to 1 547. total complaints 12 303, up from 12 063. assaults and related charges declined overall though manslaughter rose to 13 cases due to auto fatality rulings.
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Indianapolis
Police Force Detective Bureau
Clash Over Speeders Court Fight Between Police and Prosecutor
Paul Rhoadarmer, assistant prosecutor, and Sergeant Frank Owen clashed in city court over testifying speeders. Rhoadarmer sought more witnesses. Owens warned he could lock him up. The dispute centers on whether delaying trials aids speed control or keeps officers on duty longer under separate judge rulings.
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Paul Rhoadarmer
Dan V. White
Sergt
Frank Owen
Rhoadarmer
Owens
Delbert O. Wilmeth
White
Resolution seeks $200000 memorial for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
In the House today Rep. Tinkham of Massachusetts introduced a resolution authorizing a $200000 appropriation for erecting a memorial to the late Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. The measure outlines funding and memorial plans as part of congressional action.
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United Press
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Tinkham
Clash of Old and New Marks Mitchell Trial
Washington dispatch details bitter clashes during Brig. Gen. Hugh Drum cross examination in Col. William Mitchell court martial. Drum rejects direct answers amid sharp exchanges with Rep. Frank Reid. Court adjourns briefly with promises of order. War Department letter from Weeks criticizing Mitchell read, citing lawless conduct and lack of teamwork.
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Marks Mitchell
United Press
Washington
Army General Staff
Willam Mitchell
Hugh A. Drum
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Drum
War Department
Frank Reid
Reid
Graves
R. L. Howse
Howse
Dennis E. Nolen
Weeks
Coolidge
House Aircraft Committee
Fire destroys Zenner Bradshaw store in Huntington
Fire engulfed the Zenner Bradshaw department store in Huntington West Virginia causing about 750000 in damage. The night watchman is missing and initially three janitors were feared dead but later reported unharmed to the owners.
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United Preas
Huntington
W. Va
Zenner-Bradshaw
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