House Act Pushes MitchelL Exile Reduction
Congressional allies pressed to shorten Col William Mitchells five year suspension from rank and pay. A House bill by Rep La Guardia would cut the sentence to thirty days. Mitchells fate now rests with President Coolidge after a generals court martial handed down the ruling amid lengthy deliberations.
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United Press
Washington
Congressional
William Mitchell
F. H. la Guardia
New York
Mitchell
War Department
Coolidge
Army
Colonel Offered $10,000 a Year in Florida Paper
St Petersburg Daily News publisher Frank Pulver telegraphed Col William Mitchell an offer of 10000 dollars annually to join the editorial staff. The deal included assurance there would be no censorship of his writings. The offer was revealed from St Petersburg, Florida, on December 18.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
William Mitchell
Verdict in absentia sent to army review board
The article notes that the verdict and sentence await a permanent board of review in the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Army for technical review before passing to the Judge Advocate General Hull for general review. It questions whether Secretary of War Davis must approve prior to action.
May delay in boosting fare at Indianapolis railways
A tentative order by John W. McCardle, PSC chair, on Indianapolis Street Railway petition to raise transfer charge to 2 cents may be delayed until the full commission reviews the case. Commissioner Samuel R. Artman was absent sick. The board also schedules authorizations for Indiana Electric to issue 679500 in bonds and for B F Davis to sell lines and equipment to B F Davis Motor Lines for 40000, linking Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
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John W. McCardle
Public Service Commission
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Samuel R. Artman
Indiana Electric Corporation
B. F. Davis
B. F. Davis Motor Lines, Inc
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Indianapolis Larks to Debut New Song on Times Radio
The Indianapolis Larks will introduce a new song tonight on Times radio program over WFBM from the Severin. The piece Indianapolis We Love You by Ned Clay will be the official number of the Police and Firemens' Band with solo spots for Albert Baskerville and George Jaeger. Egbert Van Alstyne, the composer, will also perform aantae ata as part of a complete jazz number program.
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Indianapolis Larks
Times
WFBM
the Severin
Larks
Indianapolis We Love You
Ned Clay
Police and Firemens
Albert J. Baskerville
George Jaeger
Egbert van Alstyne
Circle
Aoantae Ata
Eed
Woman's Derby Creates Mild Furore in Indianapolis
A garbled chronicle notes how a London style Derby hat on a woman sparks mixed reactions on Washington Street. Shoppers gape, locals debate its appeal, with opinions ranging from amusement to outright dismissal. Some say it suits certain figures, while others mock or question practicality. Police protection joke aside, the scene captures the city’s tentative flirtation with a bold fashion trend.
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Elieve
Indianapolis
Washington St
London
Ernest L. Kingston
Board of Safety
Pat Ryan
New York
Newark
Fire Epidemic Blamed on Cold Wave
Fire department reports thirty nine alarms in twenty four hours with two adjoining homes lost to a dawn blaze. Neighbors describe a cold wave lowering temperatures to 14 degrees, blamed for the outbreaks as a meteorologist notes the record low. One home sustained about 1800 dollars in damage, another 250, while a third home faced 500 dollars in losses from roof sparks.
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J. H. Armington
Harry K. Keogh
E. St Clair St
United States Weather Bureauv
Election pay fight in court in Marioon County
Marioon County council and board of commissioners are named as codefendants in a suit filed by County Clerk Albert H. Lesche to compel payment of 2500 for election board services in 1924. Judge James M. Leathers set January 6 for trial and summons.
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Marioon County Council
Board of Commissioners
Albert H. Lesche
Board of Election Commissioners
James M. Leathers
Leo K. Fesler
Humphrey Harrington
Election Board
Dosche
Losche
Lesche
Arthur L. Gilliam
Four Children Die in Dawson House Fire
Four children perished when John J Hoeys Dawson home burned in the early hours. Hoey carried his wife and their year old daughter Mary from the blaze but the other four children on the second floor were trapped and could not be reached.
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United Press
Holden
Mass
Fouur
John J. Hoey
Dawson
Hoey
Mary
Borah Opens Court Attack in Senate Fight
United Press reports Senator Borah chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee opened a Senate attack on a resolution pledging American adherence to the World Court. He argued the court is tied to the League of Nations covenant and not independent, while Wisconsin Senator Lenroot defended it as an American institution rooted in American ideals.
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United Preas
Washington
Senate
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
International Tribunal
League of Nations
League
Coolidge
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Frank Bowers Dead After Heart Disease Claim
James Frank Bowers 67 of 1005 N Pennsylvania St a prominent Mason and former manager of State Life Building was found dead at home early today heart disease caused his death He belonged to Murat Shrine Scottish Rite and was secretary of Raper Commandery drill team He held a Grotto position His widow and daughter Mrs Ben Stevenson Indiana champion woman golf player survive
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James Frank Bowers
Pennsylvania St
State Life Bidg
Bowers
Murat Shrine
Raper
Grotto
Ben ‘Stevenson
Indiana
Bootleg Ring Case Goes to Federal Jury
Federal jurors began deliberations on a conspiracy to violate national prohibition act case involving 27 defendants tied to a vast St. Louis to Indianapolis liquor ring. Judge Baltzell told the jury many defendants likely conspired to break dry laws as defense witness Remus described illicit operations and a large-scale bootlegging scheme. United States Attorney Ward closed for the government after two years on the docket and repeated delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis-Indianapolis
Robert C. Baltzell
Wayne Ely
George Remus
St. Louis
Indianapolis
John Marcus
Ben Doncaster
Here
George Snider
Daniel
Supreme Court
First big supply bill passed to House with economy slashes
The Treasury-Post Office appropriation bill, a leading supply measure, is reported to the House bearing economy cuts. It allocates 738,236,303 dollars to the Post Office Department and 129,616,158 dollars to the Treasury. The Coast Guard is recommended 24,213,140 dollars for anti smuggl ing campaigns and life saving.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury-Post Office
Congress
House
Post Office Department
Treasury
Coast Guard
Speed of Today Blamed by Father in Tragic Night
Charles F Woodstock laments modern youth after his daughter Dorothy 21 is injured and Norma 18 and two friends attend a night out at home. Dorothy, employed at Powder Puff and Norma at Hassler Co, faces a hospital fight for life as the community recalls recent accidents and warns against drunken driving. Norman Barthel and Robert McCardle were present before a fatal collision.
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Charlotte Hummell
S. State Ave
Fred
John G. Hummell
O. H. Becker
State St
Becker
Carl
Helen
Robert
Hummell
Charles F. Woodstock
Shelby St
Dorothy
City Hospital
Norma
Mother
Robert H. Hassler Company
Norman Barthel
Robert McCardle
Woodstock
Barthel
David Ross
County will not buy churches in plaza site
Marion County officials, including Commissioners Charles O. Sutton and John Kitley, announce they will not sign a $1,200,000 bond issue to purchase the First Baptist and Second Presbyterian Churches for World War Memorial Plaza. If the purchase is not made by March 1, the churches may remain on their sites for 25 years.
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Marion County
World War Memorial Plaza
Charles O. Sutton
John Kitley
Lan. 1
John McCloskey
Board of Commissioners
William Elder
Memorial Commission
Kitley
Sutton
First Baptist
Second Presbyterian
Sunnyside
Southport
Bank Robbers Take $10,000 From Dows Bank
Eight bandits blew the safe of the State Bank of Dows Iowa securing about $10 000 before escaping They cut telephone and telegraph wires to hinder pursuit in the December 18 incident in Dows Iowa.
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United Press
Dows
Iowa
George Washington Sentenced for Contempt in Fort Wayne
George Washington a Black man who threatened the Federal Court here last week by attempting to shoot Chicago prohibition agents was sentenced to six months in the Allen County jail on a contempt of court charge.
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United Press
FT. Wayne
Ind
George Washington
Chicago
Allen County
Times Santa Busier Than a Balloon Man
The Times Santa Claus department reports growing aid as families receive Christmas help from its network. Helpers provide food baskets, small gifts, and cheerful visits, with more families added daily.
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SANTA
Times Santa Claus Department
Old
St. Nick
Maefpara
Five Denver Banks Closed as Cold Credit Tightens
Five Denver banks were closed and turned over to federal or state examiners amid frozen credits and a livestock industry slump. Capitol Hill State Bank was placed in receivership after Metropolitan State Bank failed to open. Drovers National Broadway National and North Denver State Bank followed, affecting deposits totaling several million dollars.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Capitol Hill State Bank
Metropolitan State Bank
Drovers National
Broadway National
North Denver
Bank in Vinton Fails to Open Doors Amid Withdrawals
Vinton Iowa on December 18 reported The Peoples Savings Bank did not open its doors as withdrawals surged after news of a Newhall Iowa bank failure. Deposits stood at $36,000 as locals moved funds seeking safety.
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United Press
Vinton
Iowa
The
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Newhall
School Board to Try Again on Shortridge Plan
Indianapolis school board schedules a 4 p m special meeting to amend a resolution setting new bid dates for Shortridge high school construction. The session follows a blocked vote earlier in the week due to a three-member quorum, with Adolph Emhardt and Sr. Marie Haslop forming a minority faction. The board renewed the Indianapolis Art Association contract for 10,000 dollars and authorized 3,144 dollars for improvements at Schools 25, 27, 28 and 54.
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Shortridge High School
Adolph Emhardt
Marie Haslop
Shortridge
Indianapolis Art Association
Fragmentary Schedule Remains From Unclear Source
OCR shows scattered times and abbreviations such as 14 10 a m 1¢ R m Maress 11D ihe 18 8 a m 14 12 moon 21 9a m 15 1 p Mv 26. Details and context unreadable. no clear event or entities identifiable.
One Killed Three Hurt As Auto Slams Streetcar Downtown
A deadly crash in downtown carves a somber scene as an auto veers into a passing streetcar. Four people are reported returning from a local cabaret, with a mother describing the group involved. Police investigate the crash and identify the injured and deceased.
Police weigh five mile limit to curb Indiana Ave crashes
A deadly Indiana Ave crash and a rising injury toll prompt City police chief Rikhoff to study speed caps of five to ten miles per hour in congested districts. A morning wreck near Illinois and Northwestern Aves killed Norman O Barthel a bank teller. three teachers and another rider were injured. Police report twelve injuries in 24 hours and discuss twelve hour shifts for motorcycle units.
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Indiana Ave
Hartley Newton
Cornell Ave
Barthel
Newton
Barthel Sai
Hollywood Cafe
Herman F. Rikhoff
Rikhoff
Henry St
Vermont
West St
East St
Ethelyn Keith
Pratt and
Pennnsylvania St
Gaylord B. Millikan
Delaware St
Meridian
Michigan Sts
Dorothy Calderwood
New Jersey St
Frieda Huebner
Pennsylvania St
Ada Crozier
Kenmore Rd
Park Board Fills Vacancy With Milner Appointment
Mayor Shank appoints John E. Milner of C. F. Sayles & Co. to the city park board, succeeding Charles A. Bookwalter whose resignation takes effect Saturday. Milner, a real estate and insurance man, was Mystic Shrine imperial potentate in 1922. selection approved by current board.
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Shank
John E. Milner
C. F. Sayles & Co
City Park Board
Charles A. Bookwalter
Milner
Mystic Shrine Imperial
Milnor
Tax Act Passes This Afternoon In House Vote
The $326,000,000 tax reduction bill was approved with alcohol and near beer provisions, all amendments rejected, and sent to the Senate. The House met early to conclude the matter. Senate action is delayed until after the holidays.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Flapper Fanny Seeks Candy at Sixteen Tone
A cheeky note quotes Flapper Fanny saying she wants a box of sweets and candy at sixteen, paired with a playful remark about a “sweet papa” in a lighthearted society blurb from the era.
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Tae
McCardle
Hosses
A. R. Cox
L. S. Ayres
By Eloise Walton
Weather Man
Crash
County Council and Commissioners Defendants
Frank Bowers
Illinois St
Norman C. Barthel
E. Wabash St
Ory
Vinton Bank
Indiana Avenue
Meyer-Kiser Bank
Dorothy Woodstock
Catherine Fort
E. Washington St
Park Ave
Oscar Barthel
Norman
Catherine
Norm
Flapper
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