Democrats Push for Wholesale State Government Savings
Democrats in the upcoming Legislature plan broad retrenchment with support from some Republicans. Proposals include abolition of the conservation commission, reorganization of departments, shifting oil inspection duties, and limiting department payrolls. They seek to curb state expenses from about 36 million to substantial savings while debating tax reforms and bond issue powers.
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Committee of
Assemblymen
The
Conservation Commission
Department of Public Parks
Highway Department
Auditor of State
Department of Conservation
Goodrich
Auditor
Evangeline Echoes in Thrace As Christians Flee
Under the Madania armistice Christians are expelled from the Turk dominated country. Families are torn apart and belongings loaded onto ox carts as they trek toward the frontier. Red Cross aid efforts strive to ease the ordeal as evicted Thracians travel by box cars serving as makeshift homes.
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Longfellow
American Red Cross
McCray seeks 2 million for Pendleton reformatory
Governor McCray proposes a 2 million appropriation for a new Pendleton reformatory, doubling earlier 1 million plans. Opposition from assembly members is possible as debate grows over funding and timing, with the Jeffersonville project previously meeting resistance. If approved, the state would avoid prisoner overflow and complete the new plant before delivering the old property to Colgate and Company.
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McCray
Pendleton
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Colgate and Company
Desperate Battle Ends With Follansbee Man in Jail
Follansbee's "bad man" Joe Jones was captured after a siege with a sheriff's posse. His house was hit by machine gun fire in the hills near Follansbee and he left the field with a bullet in his leg. Detained fugitive Charles Wheeler, 29, is sought in Montezuma for a check-related charge.
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United Press
Wellsburg
W. Va
Charles F. Wheeler
Pennsylvania St
Montezuma
Standard Oil of Indiana doubles capital stock
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana increases capital stock from 140 million to 250 million with par value 25 dollars per share. Directors were to meet in Chicago to declare a 100 percent stock dividend. Authorized stock 140.9 million, outstanding 109 million. surplus at Sept 30 listed as 176.06 million.
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Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Chicago
Special Grand Jury Called in Lake County Liquor Inquiry
Judge Martin Smith announced a special grand jury will probe Lake County liquor invitations starting January 3. The move aims for a more thorough investigation than prior efforts, with a parallel federal inquiry into liquor conspiracy cases proposed in Indianapolis.
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United Preas
Gary
Ind
Lake County
Martin Smith
Criminal Court
Smith
Federal
Indianapolis
Mary Miles Minter Declares Independence From Mother
Mary Miles Minter, the young screen star, has left her mother Mrs. Charlotte Shelby and moved into a house of her own in Hollywood hills. She says she wants a place to do funny little things have a kitchen and bathroom to play with and give parties and plan dinners. The actress adds that her real name is Juliette OReilly.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Mary Miles Minter
Mary
Charlotte Shelby
Hollywood Hill
Juliette O'Reilly
Hunters Tales From The Gun Clerks
A Lake water scene frames a local hunting yarn at a sporting goods store. Clerks report 35 000 shells sold before Christmas and hunters brag about big hauls that rarely match the tale, while buyers enjoy the ribbing and shop talk.
Ban on dirty license plates and tail lights
Traffic Captain Michael J. Glenn sues by Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff to start arrests of motorists with dirty lights or plates. The department warns to enforce state law requiring visibility at 100 feet at night for nine days while offering leniency for clean plates with dim figures.
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Michael J. Glenn
Herman F. Rikhoff
Rikhoff
Disappearing Davenport Has Another Journey
The tan leather couch once missing from the auditor of State's office reappears in a basement earlier, then vanishes again after Robert Bracken takes office. A second inferior couch arrives, with Ora G. Davies the treasurer confirming the tale and seeking action.
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Davenport
Auditor of State
William G. Oliver
Robert Bracken
Oliver
Ora G. Davies
Holiday Bride Mrs William H Calliss
Mr and Mrs William H Calliss announce the marriage of Marjorie Mercer to William H Calliss yesterday in the East. Before marriage she was Miss Marjorie Mercer, daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Mercer of North Pennsylvania Street. they will be at home after January 15 in Buffalo New York.
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William H. Calliss
Buffalo, N. Y
Robison Funeral Set For Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Edward J Robison of 2336 Broadway will be held Friday at 2 p m at the Central Christian Church. The Rev Allan B G Philputt will preach the sermon. Burial will be at Crown Hill.
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Edward J. Robison
Broadway
Brown County
Central Christian Church
Allan BG. Philputt
Crown Hill
Penny and ham theft at Pollock Grocery
A thief broke into Richard Pollock's store at 25 Toledo Street early today and stole 100 pennies four Canadian quarters and half a ham valued at two dollars. The incident left the ham’s value and coins as the readable details.
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Richard Pollock
Toledo St
City reports record low street cleaning cost in 1922
John Walker, superintendent, announced that street cleaning cost per mile in 1922 was 309.802 dollars, the lowest in city history, while 1924 costs rose to 597.60 dollars per mile. The 1922 finance figures show a reduced general fund intake, fewer dollars in the end-of-year balance, and notable fire loss declines despite more fires.
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City
John Walker
Taylor Groninger
Indianapolis
Woman killed by bomb blast in Wisconsin Christmas parcel
Mrs. James R. Chapman died from injuries after a bomb wrapped as a Christmas present exploded in Marshfield Wisconsin. Her husband, chairman of Cameron and wood County board head, was expected to survive. The package was received by Chapman late Wednesday.
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Preas Marsh Field
Wis
James R. Chapman
Chapman
Cameron
Wood County Board
Uncle Sam's Cook Book Cakes and Cookies Section
Washington bureau completes a recipe section for cakes and cookies from Uncle Sam's Cook Book. The compiled guide focuses on homemaker friendly desserts and baking tips with potential recipe titles and ingredients referenced.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Indianapolis Times
N. Y. Ave
Wash
D. C
Million Dollar Business Goes to Its Workers
Henry A. Dix after twenty seven years built a dress and uniform manufacturer with four plants and 400 employees turning over the business to workers. Dix stays as advisory head, six top executives take active control, about 115 long time workers receive stock, others earn shares after three years. M. H. Dix, son of the philanthropist, notes Dix rejected three sale offers. The firm earns about one million dollars annually.
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United News
New York
Henry A. Dix
Dix
M. H. Dix
Bail denial for former Met Rouge mayor in Parker murder case
Baltimore papers report that Dr. B M McKeein former mayor of Met Rouge Louisiana had bail refused today. He is held on charges tied to Governor John M Parker alleging involvement in a murder.
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Baltimore
B. M. McKeein
Met Rouge
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Feud Sparks National Attention in Moorehouse Parish
A reformer feud in Moorehouse parish led to two deaths last August amid masked mobs. A telegram from Governor Parker urged action by the States Attorney. Federal agents say Ku Klux Klan members have joined reformers to suppress illegal acts in Mer Rouge.
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Mer Rouge
Parker
Robert F. Leach
United Preas Mer Rouge
Moorehouse Parish
B. M. McKain
Baltimore
Ku Klux Klan
Underworld
Powell Is Fined and Sentenced in Liquor Case
John Powell arrested at Raymond Street and White River on November 9 found with a large still and white mule liquor. He is fined 250 dollars and costs and sentenced to 120 days on the penal farm. Louis Stancu released on 1000 dollar bond, then forfeited after his disappearance. Stacy identified as escaped prisoner from the State penal farm.
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John Powell
Raymond St
White River
Harry Yockey
Powell
Louis Stancu
Stancu
Yockey
Stacy
State
Staney
County Farm Bureau Meeting Discusses Local Legislation
Representative farmers of Marion County met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss proposed laws including the county unit school system a gasoline tax and bus regulation. Royal L. W. McClain and William Bosson led the gathering with 160 rural invitations sent to citizens.
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Marion County
Chamber of Commerce
County Unit
Interborough
Royal L. W. McClain
William Bosson
Marion County Farm Bureau
Boy Autoist Held on Speeding Charge
John Dithmer a 16 year old of 2180 North Capitol Avenue was arrested last night on a speeding charge by Sergeant Harris and a night patrol squad.
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John Dithmer
Capitol Ave
Sergt. Harris
Fire destroys theater and adjoining buildings in Erie
A theater and two adjacent structures were burned to the ground in Erie today, causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Fire officials report no immediate details on causes or injuries.
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United Preasa Erie
Democrats Plan Midwinter Banquet in Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will host its annual midwinter banquet at the Riley room of the Claypool Hotel on February 8. Speakers chosen include Samuel M. Ralston Thomas Taggart Mrs John W Kern and Meredith Nicholson with John Heller of Fort Wayne serving as toastmaster. committees were named to report February 9 for resolutions and nominations.
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Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Riley
Claypool
Denelop
Samuel M. Ralston
United States
Thomas Taggart
John W. Kern
Meredith Nicholson
John Heller
Ft. Wayne
Lew Ellingham
Fr. Wayne
Oscar Cravens
Bloomington
Thomas McCullough
Anderson
Dale Crittenberger
Oden Baker
Noblesville
M. M. McEtoops
Petersburg
Courts Yard Bananas Stands Banned in County Movement
County commissioners announce removal of all 90 produce stands from the courthouse yard effective January 1 after protests from peddlers and merchants. Officials defend the decision as a step to beautify the property and reduce traffic and litter, while lamenting a loss of income for stand operators.
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Harry Tutewiler
Albert Hoffman
John Carlisle
Carlisle
Tutewller
Leo K. Fesler
Fesler
Tutewiler
Carte
Theft Report Near Police Headquarters
Nellie Starett of 22 Beville Ave. reported her car stolen after parking in front of the police headquarters last night. Investigators were alerted and are reviewing nearby surveillance for leads.
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Nellie Starett
Beville Ave
Richmond Hotel Clerk Held at Milwaukee
Guy L. Barnes aged 29, sought by Richmond Indiana police on embezzlement charges tied to a $1000 hotel safe disappearance, is being held by Milwaukee police for extradition.
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Richmond
Milwaukee
United Press
Pec
Guy L. Barnes
Ind
Barnes
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