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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
11
The Indianapolis Times reaffirms the state Constitution's guarantee of free speech and press. W. Howard as president Felix P. Bruner as Haitor and WM. A. Mayburn as Bus Mgr are listed in the masthead. No further action is described.
A crash on Indiana Ave at 50 to 60 mph kills one man and injures others after a street car collision. Chief Rikhoff argues for strict downtown speed limits, while critics say reductions won’t curb reckless driving. The piece questions moral remedies and cites dubious solutions.
Lawrence Darrow in Indianapolis blames schools for juvenile crime saying handling a criminal should start in childhood. He cites experience with offenders as expert proof. Dr. William S. Sadler counters that by the time a child enters school, character is already formed.
The piece argues the tax bill undermines the income tax by pushing indirect taxes on low earners, favors the wealthy with larger reductions, and foresees a sales tax as the next step. Inheritance taxes face assault while overall revenue may fall. The author warns citizens to oppose the scheme.
The author surveys Paul’s final reflections in Timothy, noting his trials, faith, and readiness for sacrifice. It contrasts translations of a key Bible verse and emphasizes that rewards in God’s Kingdom are democratic, earned by those who love the Lord’s appearing. The piece frames Paul’s life as guided by Christ’s sustaining power.
Edward Trine, 55, died from injuries after driving his auto in front of a T. H., I. & E. traction car near Pershing in Newcastle Indiana. The collision occurred December 19 and prompted a special Times report.
By Timee Special Versailles Indiana December 19 The county's oldest citizen Den nig Beach aged 102 died today from pneumonia. He was a pioneer resident of the area and longtime figure in the community.
Rev. Jol urges quiet solitude to hear God’s still small voice amid the whirl of business, industry, and city life. He cautions that society’s rush drowns conscience and urges meditation to discover the inner self and God’s deeper messages.
The Indiana Public Service Commission granted Interstate Public Service Company permission to raise fares about 100 percent on Indianapolis to Seymour bus routes. The commission’s own accountant says the increase is temporary, as the company will still lose money. The column questions who bears the pain and criticizes Christmas gift extravagance, noting the festive glow still comes from the spirit rather than logic.
R A Kniep of Evansville Indiana, famed as a vast peony grower, sold his 200 acres of flower beds for 250000 dollars. Once a doctor, he gave up medicine to pursue peony culture as a hobby that grew into a large business. The article urges riding a hobby to unforeseen success.
State authorities and the fire marshal plan to enforce an order against overcrowding at basketball games. Some school officials have ignored it as the Hoosier season heats up. Far emergency crowding risks stampedes and even deaths.
Indianapolis merchants estimate city Christmas trade will top five million dollars, 10 to 16 percent above last year, with experts noting nationwide totals would fund a war. Analysts remark on the cost of Santa Claus and holiday cheer as retail stores brace for the season.
Mr Fixit city column notes promised repairs by J H Hensley to illuminate the Twenty Seventh and Illinois corner. Carrollton Ave crossing remains rough with gravel needed. W P Hargon seeks funds. Wooden steps at Bell and EB Michigan Sts require repair as danger persists. Times reader reports repairs underway after Mr Fixit visit.
The text notes two Swiss Guards known as the Swiss Guard of France, formed by royal decree in 1616, and the Papal Guard with 10 officers and 110 men. It recounts the 1792 defense of the Tuileries and massacre of about 800 guards, plus a definition of the bottle fish or swellfish a plectognath that inflates into a globe.
An editor argues Western Canada shifted from prohibition to government control of liquor sales to curb bootlegging and crime. It traces regional changes from 1915 onward, noting Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan and BC moved to government stores, Quebec resisted prohibition, Ontario remained dry, and BC’s April plebiscite allowed beer taverns to supplement liquor stores.
Hollywood December 19 Charles Ray once rich film star blames art for his ruin saying his pursuit of lasting work led to failure amid bankruptcy suits. He notes production and distribution disputes, claims assets under 200000 and debts near a million, yet vows to return to film with renewed artistic aim.
The Ona B Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises lists a series of Sunday and Thursday afternoon concerts starting January with Ignace Paderewski and Harold Bauer and Pablo Casals. Other acts include Roland Hayes Elisabeth Rethberg Amelita Galli Curci Wanda Landowska and two major symphony programs by the Minneapolis and Cincinnati orchestras. A separate Bloomington Indiana program features violin solos by Leon Colvin while Red Newell Morris sings in Handel's Messiah with the Toledo Choral Society and Cleveland Symphony.
A blaze trapped dozens on upper floors of the Woodbine Annex Hotel in St. Louis. Ten people were overcome by smoke or injured by glass before firefighters stopped the flames. The fire caused about $20,000 in damage.
E C Gullion once an attorney and leader in the local Democratic Party now edits the Lebanon Pioneer a weekly newspaper. The publication was bought Friday by Gillion Roy C Swank Wendell Gullion and EC Pulliam from Ralph Cunningham and AH Wurnkoop.
After five weeks among movie people in California, James D. Kennedy, manager of the Apollo, returns to Indianapolis to resume his duties at the theater.
Berlin reports disclose an alleged confession by Hartmann linking a Communist plot to assassinate several Supreme Court judges. Police say Hartmann confessed stealing to fund a terrorist group and investigators found two cars loaded with machine guns and revolvers, based on his statements.
Lawrence Gillett, 15, died after knocking over a shotgun leaned at his gate. The gun fired into his left side and he succumbed hours later. The incident occurred in Richmond Indiana on December 19.
By Times Special. Anderson Indiana December 19 merchants are taking out gun permits after a series of hold ups. The county clerk says the merchants have adopted Shoot first as a slogan to deter crime.
The Stoker reviews Willis Luther D Moore who created a science religion, plus Herbert Janvrin Brown predicting a 1926 summerless summer. Bobby Wilson authors Paris on Parade, while a shelf of noted books signals literary currents and cultural debates.
The Little Theatre Club completed its 1925 program at the Masonic Temple with four one act plays directed by George Somnes. President John B. Reynolds announced plans for 1926 including a new building ready for occupancy in February and a production of Treasure Island.
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