Head of Legion Sends Sympathy to Disabled Men
The American Legion Auxiliary distributed a Christmas message from National Commander James A Drain to 36 veterans in hospitals nationwide. He pledges continued support for disabled veterans and urges them to stay strong, noting hospital meals and Christmas treats, while expressing hope for recovery and well wishes for the New Year.
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Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
James A. Drain
The
American Segion
Drain
American Legion
Law Proposals Up For Action by Indianapolis Chamber
Proposals to be discussed by the legislative and legal affairs committee at a Friday luncheon include abolishing justice of the peace courts and reviewing all referrals since the last General Assembly. Also on the agenda are monument illumination, tax and prohibition law changes, arbitration, reducing state boards, new speeding penalties, wage limits for city surveyors, bond issue reviews, and bringing buses and trucks under public service commission control with higher taxes.
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Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Prison Bars Raisins From Christmas Boxes to Prisoners
ENSWORTH Kans Dec 5 Only one kind of fruit is barred from Christmas boxes to prisoners in the Federal penitentiary here raisins Officials say there is too much likelihood of some inmates making homebrew Herbert Bigelow St Paul Minn manufacturer who is serving a two year sentence for making a false income tax report is playing Santa to 200 prisoners forgotten by relatives and friends Bigelow is giving 1/2 pound of candy to each one
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United P
Ensworth
Kans
Herbert Bigelow
St. Paul
Minn
Bigelow
State urged to expand police powers and set speed limit
Frederick E. Schortemeier informs State Senator C. O. Holmes that the state should empower motor police with full powers, raise their number from 35 to 125, and fix the speed limit at 35 miles per hour with strict enforcement. He opposes licensing individual drivers due to complexity and cost.
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C. O. Holmes
Gary
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Schortemeier
Rose helps 150 boys through college in Indianapolis
Rose, a banker and philanthropist from Georgia and Alabama, has funded college for 150 poor boys in Indianapolis over ten years and insists each beneficiary in turn supports another boy through school to repay the generosity.
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Rose
Georgiana
Als
Indianapolis
Stage Folk Have a Merry Christmas From Indianapolis Theaters
The actor colony in Indianapolis keeps bright spirits far from home with Christmas parties at the Murat English's Keith's Lyric and Palace. Ace Kerry hosts Circle staff, Rostare Eggleston hosts a late supper, and Rae Samuels Hos Eben Elgin visit. Kate Elinore fights illness at hospital as shows and a special Palace bill bring holiday cheer with vaudeville acts, crs, and a film The Price She Paid starring Alma Rubens sands the program news.
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Main St
Broadway
Ace Kerry
The
Circle
Rostare Eggleston
Keith's
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Rae Samuels
Morty Forkins
Kate Elmnore
Jack LaMont
the Capitol
Eva
Lyric
Apollo
Ohio
Mister Smith
Isis
They Make Merry at the Lyric Comedy Cast
Mack and Corel star in a holiday comedy at the Lyric. The production runs all week with a festive mood and lighthearted crowds enjoying the show.
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Mack
Corel
Slum Dwellers Fight For Homes In Glasgow Clash
In Clyde Bank Glasgow a four year rent war ends as evictions on Christmas Eve spark a popular uprising. Thousands oppose bailiffs and police as five families are restored to their hovels and home guards defend the slum against further eviction attempts.
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United Press
Glasgow
Clyde
Clyde Bank
Hank
British Isles
Home Guard
Fire Destroys Lambert Drug Store in Oolitic
Loss estimated at 18000 dollars after a Wednesday blaze that endangered the business district. The fire drew aid from Bedford as investigators probe origin. In Darlington Indiana a grade school building burned Tuesday and cold hampered firefighters.
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Lambert Drug Store
Bedford
Times
Darlington
Ind
Parker and Barber Await Execution Stay Decision
The state Supreme Court announced no stay for Joseph Parker and Edward Barber before January 6. Parker, convicted in Terre Haute, and Barber, convicted in Brazil, are set for execution on January 16 after stays were requested for the Terre Haute detective case.
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Joseph Parker
Edward Barber
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
Barber
Brazil
Parker
Tribute Paid Widow of U.S. Attorney General Miller
Funeral service for Mrs. W H H Miller widow of the United States attorney general under President Harrison was held at 1217 N Pennsylvania St. The First Presbyterian Church pastor Dr Matthew F Smith led the service assisted by Rev M L Haines. Dr Smith praised her clear sense of duty and courage.
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W. H. H. Miller
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Pennsylvania St
Matthew F. Smith
First Presbyterian Church
M. L. Haines
Indiana Farm Bureau Canners Set Tomato Price for 1925
Officers of the farm bureau and representatives of Indiana canners reached an agreement to pay 314 a ton for tomatoes produced in 1925. The crop is expanded yearly in the state, according to sources.
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Farm Bureau Canning Crops Exchange
Indiana Canners
Radio Christmas Message From War Veterans Leader
A radio Christmas message to World War veterans was broadcast Wednesday night from Station WEEBM by James A. Drain national commander of the American Legion. Drain reviewed the Legion work and called attention to the 5,000,000 endowment fund campaign.
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WEEBM
James A. Drain
The
American Legion
Drain
Legion
Two Men Held on Vacancies After Confession Letter
Walter Wilson aged 22 of Toronto and Walter Hayes aged 31, both described as colored, are held on vacancy charges pending investigation of an alleged confession by Wilson. Police say RR B Abel of Walnut Street received a letter from Wilson stating he and Hayes broke into Abel’s home and another west side residence on Tuesday.
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Walter Wilson
Toronto
Canada
Walter Hayes
Hudson House
Wilson
RR. B. Abel
KE. Walnut Sr
Abel
Forgotten Ever shop at the city hall gift list
Indianapolis residents are urged to explore a broad range of gifts offered by city offices for the year end. The notice highlights licenses, inspections, and civic services as potential Christmas gifts with details for purchasing and related events at various floors of city buildings.
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Indianapolis
Widow Receives Overdue Estate for Christmas
Mrs. Margaret L. Trowbridge, 74, of 858 N Delaware St, received 402.23 as her share of a cousin's estate in Probate Court dating to 1916. Attorney Don Hoover waived his fee and aided her move home to New York after a nine year wait amid a court ruling that first cousins inherit.
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Margaret L. Trowbridge
Delaware St
Mahlon i. Bush
Don Hoover
Hoover
New York
Supreme Court
Trowbridge
Purdue Honors Forest Student at Engineering Banquet
Forest Indiana sophomore Harry Betts Stevens of Purdue received an engraved slide rule at a banquet honoring scholastic achievement by freshmen and upperclassmen. Five honorary engineering societies attended, stressing that membership hinges on strong grades. Over one hundred attendees celebrated the occasion in Purdue’s engineering community.
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United Areas
Lafayette
Ind
Ufe
Robert C. Angell
University of Michigan
Purdue University
Harry Betts Stevens
Forest
Electrical Engineering
Purdue
Christmas Broadcasts Across Stations Feature Handelmes
WOR presents a Gala performance of Handel’s The Messiah at 4 p m EST in Newark. KGO nixes quartette for Christmas program at 8 p m PST in Oakland. WNYC offers a Brooklyn Strand Theater Christmas concert at 8 p m EST New York. WCBD runs a Special Christmas program at 8 p m CST in Zion. WGY presents Cantata The Hope of the World by mixed quartet and orchestra at 8 p m EST in Schenectady.
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WOR
Newark
KGO
Oakland
WNYC
New York
Brooklyn Strand Theater
WCBD
Zion
WGY
Schenectady
Milford
Oheatra
Pro- Zion Japiur Choir
GBS
York— Musicale
Wien
Wszeb
Iowa City
Kanasua City
Memphis
Heltime Stories Oy
Jarre
WMH
Nmcinnatin
Chetatian
Pascant
WSB
Athanta
WAS
Elgin
Terrace Orchestra
Chitaso
Dalaa—McDowell
WMC
Ood
Caral
Sermon
Chicago
Riviera Theater
Wwoaw
Omaha
Oak Park
Ae Groh
KFKX
Hastings
Neb —Hostuntane
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Dahce
WIP
Philadelphia
Iger's
Milwaukee
WHN
Los Angeles
Barytone
Kole
WFAA
Dallas
Adolphua Orchestra
WDAP
Kansas City
Nighthawks
KFT
Los An- Force
Aklanid
Latatesd
Burtnett
Bon
WCAL
Proposed Liability Bill discussed by Indianapolis civic clubs
The Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs will hold an executive meeting Friday night in Edward C. Snethen's office to discuss a proposed liability bill. The bill would require drivers to post bond to insure financial responsibility in auto accidents and limit licenses for drivers with bad records.
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Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs
Edward C. Snethen
Mail delays push Christmas greetings late in Indianapolis
Postmaster Robert H. Bryson reports mail delays will shift greetings and packages by a day or two. Western mail arrived in Indianapolis in bulk on Wednesday, with some deliveries limited to perishables and downtown deliveries for special items. The city office processed 1,827,016 pieces on Tuesday, far above the previous year’s 479,896.
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Robert H. Bryson
Western Points
Indianapolis
Liquor warning from Indiana prohibition director
Bert C. Morgan, federal prohibition director for Indiana, warned against poisonous liquor sold by bootleggers. He stated bonded labels and distinctive bottle marks offer no protection due to counterfeit stamps, urging the public not to be misled by bootleggers today.
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Bert C. Morgan
Indiana
Morgan
Building Permits and Repairs Listed in Greensburg Notices
Building permits and repairs noted for multiple properties in Greensburg Indiana include additions and remodels at 144 N Delaware index and 2601 N Nowers with costs from 59 to 109 thousand dollars. Funeral arrangements begin for Mrs. Martin Meek, 68, as Homer Meek of Indianapolis is named son.
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Larch
J. Hueber
Delaware
Courtney
Tenth
Oe H. Burrell
N. Nowers
Elder Heirs
S. Witness
Indiananolia
Tight An Heat Company
Monument Circle
Grace Andrew
N. la Salle
Grace Andrews
Altha Hantz
Furnace
Park
H. Sickles
Helen
Nesson
N. Capid
Speci
Greensburg
Ind
Martin Meek
Homer Meek
Indianapolis
Christmas Radio Programs Broadcast Across Cities and Times
A long list of holiday radio programs airs Thursday and Friday across stations in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Schenectady Chicago New York Detroit Boston Montreal and more. Programs include Christmas concerts dinners and orchestral recitals featuring Davis Ore Orman Drake Ensemble Sunflower groups bands and choirs with schedules detailing times and local hosts.
Marion Doctor Acquitted in Narcotic Act Case
Dr. James C. Ross of Marion was acquitted by Special Judge W. H. Ejchorn of Bluffton on charges of violating the narcotic act. The indictment had been returned last April, and the verdict was delivered on Wednesday.
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Times Special
Marion
James C. Ross
W. H. Ejchorn
Bluffton
Howard County Frowns On Auto License Agent
The Komomo Motor Club adopts resolutions opposing the appointment of Minnie E Bernard as Howard County auto license distributing agent. They urge a state law requiring licenses be issued by county officials and notary fees go to the county gravel road repair fund. Civic groups opposed politicizing the license department and a committee met Indiana officials to raise the issue.
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Kokomo
Ind
Kokomo Motor Club
Minnie E. Bernard
Howard County
Bernard
Civic Clubs
Rumo
Omar Brown
James Burrows
Indianapolis
Schortemeier
Bernard W. H. Arnet
Hoosier State Automobile Association
Chamber of Commerce
Sig Thalman
State Association
Haynes Plant 10 Be Sold Soon in Kokomo
The Haynes Automobile Company plant in Kokomo Indiana will be sold at auction no later than January 20. Bondholders' committee attorney Conrad Wolf says the sale will proceed while Jarry C Sheridan the bankruptcy referee weighs the extent of the property covered by bonds. A Milwaukee park features a fenced elevated enclosure serving as a lost child pound.
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Times
Kokomo
Ind
Haynes Automobile Company
Conrad Wolf
Wolfe and Barnes
Kokomo Citizens
Jarry C. Sheridan
Milwaukee
Wis
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