Kaiserling 100 Dumb 10 Rule in Germany Now
General von Schoenzich, kin to Kaiserin Hermine, says monarchies will not return in Germany. He cites twenty-two former ruling families as a dumb lot and argues the republic stands despite threats and social pressure from monarchists and old Kaiser regime officers. He notes foreign influence and Versailles terms impact and recalls his ban by former comrades for defending democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Schoenzich
Kaiserin Hermine
Germany
General von Schoenaich
United Press
General von Schoenzich
Iheers
Democratic Republic
Republic
Burglars Ransack Home on Delaware Street
Walter Rosenthal and family were away when burglars ransacked their residence at 3641 North Delaware Street, with police discovering the break in today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rosenthal
Delaware St
Fiortra
Death of W. Harry Clift former hotel employment head
W. Harry Clift 72 founder of the Clift Hotel Employment Agency died at his residence 1621 Central Ave Indianapolis after twenty years in the city born in Philadelphia Survived by widow a son W H Clift Jr Chicago and two daughters Mrs Walter Estes Chicago and Miss Jane Clift Indianapolis Funeral services set for 10:30 a m Thursday at the residence with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harry Clift
Clift Hotel
Central Ave
Clift
Philadelphia
Indianapoli
W. H. Clift Jr
Chicago
Walter Estes
Jane Clift
Indianapolis
Crown Hill Cemetery
Traffic Department Changes and Suspension Ordered
Trafficman Milton G. Hyde was found guilty of intoxication on duty and suspended thirty days from the date of suspension by Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff on December 24. Trafficman Ronald M. Fisher is placed on special duty at the Jack-O-Lantern Gardens on North Illinois Street per management request. Patrolman Albert Keera moves from police to electrical, and George Mueller moves from electrical to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton G. Hyde
Board of Safety
Herman F. Rikhoff
Ronald M. Fisher
Jack-O-Lantern Gardens
N. Mlinois St
Albert Keera
Police Department
Electrical Department
George Mueller
Former Slaves Celebrate Christmas Banquet in Washington
In Washington on Monday night a unique Christmas banquet drew 500 former slaves and 300 children at a local church. Four Christmas trees were dedicated to Lincoln Grant Lee and Senator Henderson, honoring the Thirteenth Amendment and civil rights legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Lincnin
General Grant
Robert E. Lee
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Feb 2 Is Last Date for 1925 License Plate Display
Traffic Inspector Michael Glenn announced motorists have until February 2 to place 1925 license plates on their cars without arrest. Many plates are being hidden behind bumpers and not in plain view. Arrests will be made in such cases. Patrols will target owners not displaying certificates of title in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Glenn
Glenn
Burglars Reported Stealing Items From Apartments
Mrs Bruce Carter of apartment 12 at 133 West Twentieth Street reported a burglary in which 38 was taken while she was in the basement. Mrs Marie McAmions of apartment 1 said a ring valued at 150 dollars was stolen on Christmas night. she saw a thief leave through a window but did not call police immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Carter
Apt. 12
Twentieth St
Marie McAmions
Apt. 1
Constabulary Bill Opposed by State Official
Frederick E. Schortemeier Secretary of State spoke against a bill to create a state constabulary, arguing it would add taxpayer cost. He favored expanding current highway police powers and increasing their numbers to one per county, with two in larger counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Schortemeier
State Bunkers Association
Schortemeier
Indiana Sees Citizenship Rise to Eighth Grade
Dr H N Sherwood reviews Miss Blanche Merry’s attendance report showing Indiana students now complete up to the eighth grade instead of stopping at the fourth, attributed to the 1921 attendance law and three years of results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
H. N. Sherwood
Blanche Merry
Danville Youth Fatally Shot by Officer in Self Defense
Police Chief Herman Rikhoff reported Sunday night that George R. Clark, 22, of Danville Indiana, was shot and killed. Sergeant Dean, the shooter, and Police Inspector Walter White conducted an immediate inquiry and stated Dean acted in self defense. coroner Paul F. Robinson has not yet announced an official verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rikhoff
George R. Clark
Danville
Ind
Dean
Walter White
Paul F. Robinson
Townsen? Doubts Hold Up Tale By Charles Townsend
Police doubt the hold up story told by Charles Townsend of 33 Superior Street. He said he was attacked at Sixtyeth Street and College Avenue at midnight Monday, but investigators believe his head was bumped when his car struck a rat, not an ambush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Townsend
Superior St
Sixtieth St
College Ave
Townsend
Indiana Refining Co. Blag Blown Safe Robbery
Police air crews searched the Indiana Refining Company office after a safe was blown. About 600 dollars was reported missing in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim So Terre
Evansville Factory Burns Bu Times
Evansville Special: the Young Car Company coal mine car factory burned early today causing about 58000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
The
Young Car Company
Pickpocket Takes $16 From Woman on City Street
A pickpocket opened a mesh bag and stole a small purse containing $16 from Mrs. P. M. Nelson of 525 West Forty-First Street. She reported the loss to police today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Nelson
W. Forty-First St
Building Permits Stir Local Residents And Firms
A list of building permits shows various construction tasks and property owners including E Florence McGregor reroof at 1950 52 Park. Krauth furnace at 1149 Wdall. A J Peterson furnace. D Sample dwelling at 3043 Spann and 2809 Sample dwelling 3940 Fletcher. further entries list Sample relatives and Semple dwelling at 6936 Fietchen among other addresses.
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Polarise and Fuel Company
Tee
E. Florence McGregor
Park
Ma Krauth
Wdall
A. J. Peterson
N. Belmont
Es D. Sample
Sample
Fletcher, Co
Ena
Burning steamer adrift off the Mexican coast
A Japanese twin screw steamer the Gingo Maru caught fire near northern Mexico and drifted aflame toward the Pacific. Passengers and crew were rescued by the steamer Julia Luckenbach after fire and the threat of a nitrate explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Mexico
Julia Luckenbach
Valparaiso
Julia Junckenbach
Quarter Million To Save Slavers
The Leopold and Loeb families reportedly spent about a quarter of a million dollars to avert the gallows for Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb in the Bobby Franks murder case. Lawyers' fees were estimated at $150,000 with Clarence Darrow as lead counsel and aides Benjamin and Walter Bachrach to share smaller sums. Darrow suggested a possible future pardon if mental diagnoses were corrected through readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Leopold and Loeb
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Bobby Franks
Clarence Darrow
Benjamin
Walter Bachrach
Aids
Durrow
Denver
Colo
Leopold
Loeb
Darrow
Walb Meets Leaders Over U S District Attorney Pick
Republican State Chairman Clyle A. Walb of La Grande met with party leaders to discuss appointing a United States District Attorney to replace Homer Elliott, who retires January 1. Harry A. Long of Muncie, endorsed by Senator James E. Watson, reportedly refused the post. Walb planned to attend the Indiana legislature opening in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyle A. Walb
la Grande
Unite States
Homer Elliott
Harry A. Long. Muncie
United States Shipping Board
Washington
United States
James E. Watson
Long
Walb
Indianapolis
Banner Year for 1925 but Treated Out
Chicago December 30. Edward M. Hurley, Democratic member of the American foreign debt commission, said 1925 will be more prosperous than 1924 if executives speed up and set higher prices. He urged business managers to raise efficiency by ten percent to ensure a banner year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tif
Edward M. Hurley
American Foreign Debt Commission
Hurley
Election appeal filed in Ninth precinct committeeman race
The dispute between Emanuel Wetter and Fred Beck for Republican precinct committeeman in the Thirteenth ward reached the State Supreme Court as an appeal from Superior Court Three filed by city corporation counsel James M. Ogden. Wetter led Beck by 197 to 184 in one tally, with other figures showing 238 to 140 in Wetter’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel B. Wetter
Fred 8. Beck
Thirteenth Ward
State Supreme Court
Superior Court Three
James M. Ogden
Wetter
Beck
Tribute to Rev Frederick W Schurman Died Saturday
The Rev J D Mathiua and L Wambsganss led tributes Monday afternoon for Rev Frederick W Schurman pastor of St Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church who died Saturday in New Albany Ind Deputy State fire marshals investigated fires in barns of Carl and Russell Terhune tobacco growers after threatening letters. loss estimated at 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Schurman
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. D. Mathiua
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
L. Wambsganss
Five Points Evangelical
New Albany
Ind
Carl
Russell ‘Terhune
Gyros Club Holds Year End Luncheon at Lincoln
The Gyros Club met for its final luncheon of the year at the Lincoln today. The gathering addressed business matters and the meeting was closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyro
Lincoln Today
To Stop a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Tablets
Ad promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as a safe proven cold remedy. The box shows HE W Grove signature and lists a price of 80 cents. The copy frames the product as the first and original cold and grip tabiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. W. Grove
Pay Boost Explained for State Superintendent Sherwood
Ivor H Sherwood state superintendent announced approval by the board of education of a salary increase from five thousand to seven thousand dollars matching other top state officers. Benjamin Burris attended and supported the raise. The budget committee visited Lafayette to assess Purdue University and the State Soldiers Home. Purdue requested funds double its last two years allocations.
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Ivor. H. N. Sherwood
Public Instruction Today
Board of Education
Benjamin Burris
Mudfter
Lafayette
Purdue University
State Soldiers Home
Damages Sought Over Freight Rates Discrimination
W. J. Holliday & Co seeks 84 500 in damages from railroads including the Big Four Pennsylvania and New York Central for discriminatory freight rates between Indianapolis and the Calumet district. The suit alleges 34 500 for freight costs and 50 000 for lost business to Indiana and Illinois firms. Attorney Robert D. Armstrong says the company may move operations from Indianapolis due to the rates.
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W. J. Holliday & Co
Georgia St
Iron and Steel
Pubic Services Commission
Big Four
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Indianapolis
Calumet District
Tarmage
Indiana
Iinois Itrms
Robert D. Armstrong
Alleged Speeders Held On Warrants
James O. Borker 24 of 556 Drover St arrested on two warrants charging speeding Monday night. Ray Hickman 38 of 2814 Thorn Way Ave Jom Herbrecht 24 of 424 W McCarty St charged with speeding. Orin B Griffin 49 of 1214 Central Ave Paul Penrod 26 of 1229 N Kealing Ave charged with speeding. Vincent Erpelbing 29 of 722 Iowa St charged with assault and battery and speeding. William Roy 39 of 203 Lewis St charged with driving while intoxicated.
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James O. Borker
Drover
Ray Hickman
Thornway Ave
Orin B. Griffin
Central Ave
Paul Penrod
N. Kealing Ave
Jom Herbrecht
William Roy
Lewis St
Two Suspects Arrested for Northwestern Ave Burglaries
Police report two men, Dan Brown age 22 and Sam Brown 18, arrested at 2 am after three store burglaries in the 2500 block of Northwestern Ave Saturday night. Officers found a hack saw, keys, flashlights and purses with cash. rooms yielded clothes, razors, clocks, stamps, pens and pencils as loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Ave
Dan Brown
Sam Brown
Must
Welch
Natives Riot in Punjab Nation Describes Land Settlement Backlash
In Calcutta on December 6, natives of the state of Sukku in Punjab rose in arms and stormed the revenue minister’s residence. They blamed the minister for an unpopular land settlement. A British political officer led a small troop force to restore order.
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Bu United Preea
Calcutta
India
Suku
Punjab
Free New Year Dance by Firemen at Two Headquarters
Firemen announce a free public dance at Headquarters Co New York and Alabama Sta New Year night The floor will be cleared and equipment placed in the Municipal garage nearby Dancing at fire stations is endorsed by Mayor Shank after successful Christmas parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headquarters Co
New York
Alabama Sta
Shank
Burglar Eats Then Leaves After Cozy Cable Street Meal
Police report a hungry burglar entered Mrs. Elizabeth Stoop’s home on Cable Street by a pass key, ate a meal, drank several coffees, and departed without ransacking or stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stoop
Cable St
New Securities Job Proposed in State Measure
A bill to separate the State securities commission from the secretary of State and appoint a State securities commissioner at 6000 dollars yearly plus a deputy is sponsored by bankers and securities associations. The measure, led by W. H. Arnett and W. H. Howard, aims to strengthen the blue sky law, enable legitimate stock sales, cut red tape, and curb weak enterprises.
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Secretary of State
Bankers and Securities Associations
W. H. Arnett
Kokomo
W. H. Howard
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Arnet
Chief Seeks Equipment for 1925 Fire Department Needs
Fire Chief John J. O'Brien presented recommendations to the board of safety outlining needs for 1925. Proposals include a 1000 gallon pumper a new north side fire station a Broad Ripple Truck Company remodel of Fire Station 16 Sixteenth St and Ashland Ave Station 25 in Irvington and enlargement of the fire repair department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. O'Brien
Board of Safety
Broad Ripple
Sixteenth St
Ashland Ave
Irvington
Actor Rotary guest De Walf Hopper in city luncheon
De Walf Hopper entertained the Rotary Club at a Murat Theater luncheon at the Clay pool. He was greeted warmly, having visited six years ago, and appeared as a courtesy guest of Nelson G. Trowbridge Mural manager with Rotary quartet providing music. Lowell H. Wilson was introduced as a new member.
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de Walf Hopper
Murat Theater
Rotary Club
Claypool
Hopper
Nelson G. Trowbridge
Rotary Quartette
Lowell H. Wilson
Poultry Theft Leads to Arrests in Local Case
Mrs Ida Carter reported theft of ducks geese and chickens valued at 25. Police found the fowls at headquarters with all but two geese dead. William James 21 and William Bain Boree 20, both colored, were charged with the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Carter
Columbia Ave
Rate Approval Sought For Seasonal Power Use
The Indianapolis Light and Heat Company asks the public service commission to approve a special optional seasonal rate for four customers using power for refrigeration and cooling. The rate ranges from 1 to 118 cents per kilowatt hour and the schedule was filed December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Light and Heat Company
Public Service Commission
New Trains Approved by Wayne Railroad Stockholders
Wayne Indiana December 80 stockholders of the Wabash Railroad Company approved in special session the inauguration of two avenue trains and expenditure of several million dollars for new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Ind
The
Wabash Railroad Company
Principal Milo Stuart Addresses Service Club at Lincoln
Milo Stuart principal of Arsenal Technical High School urged the Service Club at Lincoln to train youth in character citizenship and dedication to the nation and prepare them for productive work life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Stuart
Arsenal Technical High School
Service Club
Lincoln
Funeral services held for August Turner founder of frame factory
Funeral services were held today for August Turner a wealthy manufacturer and founder of one of the world's largest picture frame factories in Chicago authorities announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preax
Chicago
August Turner
Shrine Santas thanked for Christmas baskets by Murat Temple
Charles J Orbisons potentate sends a formal note thanking Murat Temple members for delivering Christmas baskets to needy families. He praises their sacrificial labor, cold work, and warm hearts. The letter notes the red fez symbolizes good cheer and extends New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat
Charles J. Orbison
Wife Sues Husband Over Desertion and Support Claim
Mrs. Lucy Burrows files in Superior Court Three alleging husband Otto Burrows deserted her and their two children in October. She names Tales Mahogany Company at 1101 F Thirteenth St and Otto Burrows as defendants and asks for $6000, a receiver for support, and relief for her family.
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Tales Mahogany Company
F. Thirteenth St
Otto Burrows
N. Noble St
Lucy Burrows
Burrows
County appointments praised as merit based, not politics
County Commissioner John Kitley said politics did not influence Monday’s appointments. He noted the appointees were selected for qualifications and warned political changes could hinder office efficiency and require lengthy training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ounty
John Kitley
Kitley
Auto strikes flagman in Belt Railroad incident
Police arrest 39-year-old Harry Hocher of 633 Buchanan St after an assault charge following injuries to William A. Connor 60 of 1439 W. Ohio Ave. Connor, a flagsman at Belt Railroad and W Washington St, was seriously hurt when Hocher said his car skidded into him as the flag signals were given. Hocher admitted the collision occurred as the train was nearing.
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William A. Connor
Ohio &J
Belt Railroad
W. Washington St
Harry Hocher
Buchanan St
Connor
Hocher
Noblesville City Clerk Accepts Irvington Church Aid
Miss Ruby Buscher city clerk of Noblesville will assist Rev J B Ainstead pastor of Downey Avenue Christian Church at Irvington in Indiana. The move places Buscher as assistant to the Irvington church leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Irvington
Wee Esville
Ind
Ruby Buscher
J. B. Ainstead
Downey Avenue Christian Church
Governor-Elect Ed Jackson to Speak at Chamber Meeting
Governor elect Ed Jackson will be the principal speaker at the Junior Chamber meeting in the Chamber of Commerce Building. The dinner starts at 6 30 p m and the group will approve officers to fill vacancies on the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jackson
Uber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Sled Hitching Warned After First Accident
Police Chief Herman F Rikhoff warned sled enthusiasts against hitching sleds to automobiles after the first accident. He urged children to coast only on park board roped streets and warned truck drivers to keep kids off sleds or face assault and battery charges if accidents occur. A 19 year old, Robert Mathews, fractured his leg when thrown from a sled hitched to a truck. Charles Broderick, 7, escaped serious injury when his coat snagged a truck running board and the sled dragged forward. Nathan H Baynes, 38, was identified as the truck driver involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman F. Rikhoff
Rikhoff
Park Board
Robert Mathews
Spring St
Charles Broderick
Belle Vieu
Nathan H. Baynes
S. Meridian St
Green resigns as UMWA treasurer Jan 10
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, will resign as secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America effective January 10. John L. Lewis will appoint Green’s successor with the executive committee confirming the choice at their January 5 meeting in Green’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grean
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
United Mine Workers of America
Green
Washington, D. C
John L. Lewis
John Gay
Albia
Towa
Awa
James J. McAndrews
Shamokin
William Mitch
Terre Hauta
Ind
Lee Halil
G. W. Savage
Indecision costs funds for Indiana State School site search
The Indiana State Board of Accounts notes the two year effort to locate a site for relocating the Indiana State School for the Blind has spent $354 in 1924 on expenses. No salary is paid, only actual costs. No site has been chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Commission
State Board of Accounts
Burglars Rob Store and Nearby Homes
Burglars entered a vacant house next to Beatty Dry Goods Store at 2302 BH Washington St and cut into the store to steal $207 in merchandise. Other robberies reported include Sam Bluestine at 1902 N Harding St with $3 taken from a pay phone and savings bank. Peoples Coal Company at Bates and Shelby St with safe damage and office ransacked. 813 eye glasses missing. Charles Scott at 554 E Washington with eggs ham pork and butter valued at $17.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty Dry Goods
Washington St
Sam Bluestine
N. Harding St
Peoples Coal Company
Bates and
Shelby St
Charles Scott
E. Washington
War Flags Received by Rainbow Division Colonel
Col. Walter H. Unverson of the 150th Field Artillery today received from the War Department battle streamers for seven World War engagements. Ribbons honor Champagne Marne Aisne Marne St Mihiel Meuse Argonne Second Lorraine Champagne and First Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Unverson
150Th Field Artillery
War Department
Rainbow
Champagne-Marne
Aisne-Marne
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Lorraine
Champagne
Ring thefts reported across city
Miss Marie Shea reports two diamond rings and a class pin valued at 220 stolen from her room. Clancy Richard son reports tools worth 75 stolen from his locker at Emerick Furniture Company. Mrs. Georgia Melson reports a purse with a ring and fountain pen valued at 30 stolen from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Shea
Alabama St
Clancy Richardson
Beecher St
Emerick Furniture Company
Georgia Melson
Central Ave
Pape's Diapepsin Ad Claims Quick Digestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the remedy for indigestion and related ailments. It promises quick relief from gases heartburn and bloating and notes a pleasant harmless formula. The ad highlights 60 cent packages and claims broad availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drus
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Carl D. Groat
United Press Berlin
General Baron
German Republic
Rupert Hughes
Orient
Elizabeth Patterson Dial
Mr. Doll
Fletcher American Co
Constabulary
Leggs
Ouy
Sistor
Spann
Semple
Fietchen
Pacific
Leopold-Loeb
U.S
Supreme Court
Rev
Schurman
Gyros
Mercury
Urbain Ledoux
MR. Zero
Camp Memorial Congregational Church
Sherwood
Burris
Suku Barn
DeWolf Hopper
Club Lunctheon
Wabash Railroad
Turner Funeral
Potentate Orbison
Talge Firm
Jackson
Miner
Comgission
U. S. Department
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