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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
13
The piece argues against abolishing state almshouses, urging pensions for the elderly to avoid humiliation and cost. It critiques Governor Ed Jackson’s commission changes, notes public calls for accountability, and reflects on social reform in Indiana with references to the public service commission and recent political shifts.
Tracy By M. E. Tracy asserts he is defending constitutional government and vows to observe treaties and maintain peace with a policy of conciliation. He denies trades with Mexico and urges Congress to review the matter amid disputes over U S Nicaragua policy and alleged dollar diplomacy.
A guide on opening four card suit bids in bridge. Strong four card major suits can justify a bid even if only one four card suit is held. Bidding more than one four card suit is risky and delaying bids after the first round is usually costly. A table lists approved four card bids with specific strength requirements and note that occasional bid may lead to a beneficial contract or even no contract. Tomorrow topic covers No Trumps over an adverse suit with commentary by John F. Dille Co.
The author argues Indianapolis must adopt a City Manager system to attract factories and sustain growth. He condemns boss government and corruption hampering enterprise, urging a 1927 goal of a free city with honest governance and unimpeded business progress.
Financiers seeking to end light and power plant mergers file another appeal. The battle centers on fifty five million dollars in securities. Amendments fail to alter the core figure, leaving the possibility of removing some plants while retaining the bond and stock market value.
The article quotes Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick arguing against hypocritical and impulsive prayer and outlines two healthy forms of prayer. It emphasizes prayer as communion that changes us and affirmative prayer as spiritual appropriation of God’s gifts.
Editor elect Frank L. Smith of Illinois pushes for instant seating to force a decision on the McKinley death and a governor appointed fill vacancy. Politicians warn delay, as Republican leaders fear Smith or Ware episodes at the current Congress session.
The longtime conductor states his decision to retire not from failure but to adapt to new radio opportunities. He notes audiences of over 2 million on recent Saturdays and believes he can expand music’s reach by guiding the public through radio. He feels the move will educate millions more to love good music.
A New York biochemist claims a patent medicine named narcosan can cure morphine addiction. Doctors endorse it in part, while Salvation Army officers dispute the results from 366 tests in a public institution, calling it a variable remedy that works for some.
A Stores Mutual Protective Association alert helped stop a check worker from passing counterfeit paper. C. M. Eisner of Pettis Dry Goods nabbed Arthur G. Ross, 23, Williamsburg Virginia, after Ross presented a worthless check while posing as a Chicago clothing house salesman. Police officer Pearsey arrested him.
Funds were raised at a card party by the First Ward Republican Club held Wednesday night at Tomlinson Hall. Members plan to prepare food and toy baskets for poor children in the neighborhood and distribute them.
A quiz feature asks who is pictured among Coolidge era cabinet members and covers questions about citizenship eligibility for presidency, polar regions, relative prices of radium and platinum, U.S. glaciers, Capitol dome or steeple, Nicaragua’s location, states Washington and Oregon sizes, KYW radio status, and circle geometry terms.
Indianapolis Theatre Guild presents Christmas in Many Lands by Mrs Samuel Artman at Cable Tabernacle on Saturday night December 18. Robert Arnold is cast as one of the four wise men.
The walking doll is returned to the high doll rack as Santa guides the Tiny mites to a car shop. There they see velocipedes and kiddie cars with wet paint hazards and a dwarf painter who warns them to keep clear. Copppy hopes to ride a dry kiddie car, while Santa approves a dry choice for fun.
A reader asks if a U S state named Franklin ever existed after North Carolina ceded western lands in 1784. The response notes Franklin's short lived breakaway, its constitution, Congress petition, and subsequent rebuff leading to its dissolution in two years.
Edward Douglas to appear at Kranz for the welcome return engagement of Blossom Time opening tonight. The show runs for three days with performances tonight tomorrow and the finale.
Readers complain of holes and bumps in streets on W Washington St and W Michigan St with repairs promised soon. Citizens note resurfacing work on Michigan St awarded to Marion County Construction Co amid weather delays while Cooper Ave nears patch work.
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