Updike to Seek Civil Service Postmaster Exam
Representative Ralph E. Updike of Indianapolis said he will personally urge President Coolidge to order a Civil Service examination for the Indianapolis postmaster position if not ordered sooner. He called the Civil Service Commission’s hesitation unprecedented and noted examinations are usually honored when requested.
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Times
Washington
New York Avenue
Ralph E. Updike
Indianapolis
Retrial Ordered in Barber Murder Case in Terre Haute
State Supreme Court ordered Clay Circuit Court to retry Edward Barber 18 of Terre Haute after reversing the conviction in the murder of Terre Haute detective Stephen Kendall. Barber was to be electrocuted Feb 19. The ruling followed a reversal of Joe Parker's conviction, his alleged accomplice. The case involved post office patronage and a dispute over the Robert Bryson continuance in the Indianapolis district. Updike sought a new examination after a conference with Postmaster General New.
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Clay Circuit Court
Edward Barber
Terre Haute
Stephen Kendall
Joe Parker
G Barber
Indianapolis
New
Robert Bryson
Updike
Updike clashes over Bryson exam request in Indiana
Updike pressed New for approval of a Bryson exam, citing protests by 500 to 600 constituents and countering a pro Bryson rally. He recalls New’s past stance on patronage and predicts a Republican rumpus in Indianapolis if the request not granted. Bryson’s term ends January 18.
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Updike
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Indianapolis
Baby Girl Found Abandoned at South Bend Station
An eighteen day old infant was found at the New York Central station in South Bend Indiana wrapped in blankets with a crucifix and a note to juvenile authorities attached. Police have not located the mother and the child remains nameless.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
New York Central
Thief Stole Overcoat and Valuables From Bell At Store
Clarence Bell of 2538 Columbia Ave. told police a thief took his overcoat money hat and other possessions worth 100 dollars from his locker at the Woolworth store where he works. A check protector valued at 50 dollars was taken from the Federal Auto Supply Company at 535 Massachusetts Ave.
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Federal Auto Supply Company
Massachusetts Ave
Wife Asks New Trial In Muncie Murder Case
In Muncie Indiana legal action seeks a new trial for Charles One Arm Wolfe who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Ben and Mary Hance. Wolfe is linked as an alleged accomplice of the mail bandit Dutch Anderson and his lawyer filed a motion listing sixty one reasons for grant.
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United Press
Wabash Head Resigns After 1926 Retirement
Crawfordsville Ind Dec 16 Speculation swirled over Wabash College leadership as Dr George L Mackintosh announced plans to resign July 31 1926 after nearly two decades as president Citing ill health as the reason the search for a successor begins now.
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Ind
Wabash College
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Extraterritoriality Conference Postponed in Peking
The conference planned for Friday to discuss extraterritorial rights has been postponed because delegates have not arrived.
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United Press
Peking
7 Cars Registered jn Million 17.5
The notice notes that keeping its cracking processes private would have yielded huge profits for Standard Oil Company Indiana but the firm chose to pass the benefits to consumers.
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Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Santa Workshop at People's Outfitting Company
Toys are being made at Santa's workshop inside the People's Outfitting Company store. A toy auto shop with horned replicas and parts sits in the basement, while floors display living room furniture, jewelry, silverware, clocks, and a new orthophonic consolette. The bustling scene draws shoppers and visitors during the holiday season.
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People’s Outfitting Company
Landscape Setting Enhances Colonial Home on Capitol Avenue
The Cedar Crest residence at 5136 N Capitol Ave built by William Low Rice stands on an 80 by 148 foot wooded lot on a knoll facing Capitol Ave and Grace land Ct. Variegated brick with ivory trim and colonial pillars, a wide terrace, and a stone drive showcase landscaping with hardy cedar Groupings. Inside features a center hall with mahogany staircase, a brick fireplace in the living room, a dining room with a French door to a breakfast room, and a modern sash system. Upstairs hold three bedrooms with porches and a fourth with forest views. a handsome bath, social room in the basement, and organized laundry. Finishing by George J Hasely. electricals by Chandler Laycock. sash holders by Faultless. brick by Peoples Coal and Cement. hardware by Vonnegut.
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Capitol Ave
William Low Rice
Graceland Ct
George J. Hasely
Chandler & Laycock Electric Company
Faulless
Faultless Sash Holder Company
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Buy Like Rent Plan Popular Floyde Peterman Homes
Floyde Peterman of 520 Garfield Ave builds and sells four and five room houses on an easy payment plan. He just completed a five room house at 2157 Wallace St on a 50 foot lot with a long living room a wide front porch and attached garages. Initial payment can be as low as 100 dollars with monthly payments like rent. Peterman notes buyers can own substantial walls of their own home while money goes toward ownership. He often builds on ground he owns but will build on buyers’ lots as well.
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Wallace St
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