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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
6
Senator Borah proposes empowering President Harding to invite nations to a world conference on economic disarmament. He argues Europe’s woes, armament issues, and farmer distress are linked and call for breaking the cycle of quick fixes.
U S grand jurors indict 159 in Indiana cases. Names include Nathan Goldman of 3254 Buckle St and T Dale Spahr, fugitive ex teller, with charges ranging from counterfeit stamps to embezzlement. Indictments also cover impersonation of government officers and a wide set of conspiracy and narcotics acts across multiple counties.
Philip Berman a 13 year old volunteer helped present a huge candy stick to the General Protestant Orphans Home. Miss Ida Belle Franc deputy county clerk awarded the prize won in a Elks Lodge contest. The J F Darmody Candy Company produced the treat and proceeds from sale of chocolate raised 50 dollars.
Fred Stone bursts from the cellar into Tip-Top with antics that recall Ben Hur as he leaps, rides, and falls through scenes. The show blends physical comedy with song and dance, praised for Stone’s charming, family friendly appeal and memorable routines. Palace Girls and The White Sisters receive strong notices for dance and performance. Roy Hoyer and the Clown Band contribute lively, engaging moments.
The list shows packed schedules with numerous film and stage acts. Mary Pickford’s Tess of the Storm Country and Fox Lights of New York headline Christmas week at major houses. Eddie Cantor opens a week at Murat Monday afternoon in Make Is Snappy.
Indianapolis detectives identified a deceased man at Cleveland city hospital as Bin Clark, wanted for the Sept 9 1921 Hold up of the Freech Grove State Bank. Four bandits then robbed the bank obtaining 24000 dollars. the other three were arrested soon after.
The Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company stockholders voted to double capital stock from $100 000 to $200 000 and declared a stock dividend to cover the increase. Officers listed include Chalmers Brown president William R Zulich vice president and treasurer Guilford A Deiteh general counsel E A Bellis second vice president and Guy L Stayman secretary.
Ralph Adams and Charles Mahan, both Boy Scouts, saved 8 year old Richard Tohmas Mitchell from Garfield park lagoon when ice broke. They used a sled to pull him from the water and sent him home to prevent illness.
The passage notes 3,675 homes in a city section use the Three F coffee while about half a hundred other brands reach 100 or more homes. The eight brands with 100+ homes total two thirds of 3,675, implying Three F is favored. Readers are urged to verify for themselves.
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