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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1925

Page

9

City police and firemen gain 40 cent daily pay rise

Indianapolis council passed a July 1 salary increase for city police and firemen totaling about 40 cents per day, costing roughly 110000 dollars annually. An $110000 bond issue for municipal garage additions was authorized. A 24 hour watchman service at E New York Street crossing was approved and safety gates removed. Parking and traffic ordinances in several streets were not reported out of safety. An appropriation of 74457.26 to pay higher water rents was introduced. A resolution offered a reward for reckless motorists who kill or injure persons was approved.

Joseph L. Hogue Indianapolis Big Four Railroad E. New York St Kentucky Ave Pennsylvania Illinois St. Ohio Washington Washington St Heydon W. Buchan

Indiana University rejects 500 applicants for admission

Bloomington Feb 3 Five hundred applicants seeking admission to Indiana University were turned away in the recently closed semester. Two hundred six were refused for scholastic deficiencies after tightened requirements and 188 sought medical education beyond the 112 slots. Marion County housed 317 students and will likely hold similar numbers as the new term begins.

Times Bloomington Ind Indiana University Marion County

English publisher John Lane dies in London

United Press reports author and publisher John Lane died in London at age 89. Survived by widow Annie E. Lane former director of the Boston Conservatory of Music. Lane, born 1854, helped found Bodley Head in 1887 and gained full control of the firm in 1894.

United Press London John Lane Annie E. Lane Boston Conservatory of Music Lane Bodley Head

Baking mishap claims Elwood woman life

Elwood Ind Feb 3 Mrs Eaymae De Long aged 60 died after slipping while baking pies in her kitchen and striking the back of her head. Local authorities reported the accident occurred at her home and the death was deemed accidental.

Bn Times Elwood Ind Eaymae de Long

Memoirs of an Editor recalls strict 1860 blue laws

Weekly book review notes Edward P. Mitchell's Memoirs of an Editor from Scribner. It probes New England Sunday restraint, early journalism, and a vivid 1850s to modern arc. Hickman highlights Mitchell’s vivid education in a past where even slate books were banned on Sundays.

Fanny Edward P. Mitchell Charles Scribner’s Sons Mitchell New England Flapper Fanny

New Library Picks Span Fiction Religion and Kids

Public Library adds fiction such as Tales of the Old-Timers and An Island Chronicle, religion and philosophy titles like Best Sermons 1924 and The Larger Faith, plus literature and poetry including Best French Short Stories of 1923 24. Children’s selections include Tajun Babies and Winston Companion Readers Second Reader.

Public Library F. R. Bechdell W. G. Cummings J.S. Fletcher Vere Hutchinson Maynard Dixon G. Firman E. H. Maltby M. G. la Rue Jim Peggy Apple-Top Farm W.C. O'Kane

Mitchells Memoirs As A Moving History Of Press And Nation

A reviewer lauds Mitchells memoirs for personal portraits of key figures and the rise of New York journalism. Born in 1852, he leads in New York, later chairing the Sun after Dana. The book, engaging and informative, offers vivid Civil War Lincoln scenes and a window into American press history.

Boston Maine Charles A. Dana The New York Sun Mitchell New York Mr. Dana Sun Abraham Lincoln Lincoln White House

Arrest Made in Theater Theft Case

Harold Jarvis aged 19 of 2738 Hayworth Lane is held on grand larceny charges after detectives accuse him of stealing a rosary cash and keys valued at 64.50 from a dressing room at Murat Theater on December 2. The items reportedly belonged to Mme Maria Chartehevnikoff, maid to dancer Anna Pavlowa.

Harold Jarvis Haywthorne Lane Jarvis Murat Theater Mme Maria Chartehevnikoff Anna Pavlowa

Contractor Is Killed By Special Vehicle in Ariso

ARISO Ind February 3 A 60 year old contractor William Bundy was killed Monday after being struck by a special vehicle in a local accident. Police said the incident occurred near the downtown area, and witnesses reported the vehicle failed to stop. Bundy, a resident of Ariso, had many years of experience in construction and was known for his community work. The investigation continues.

Bpecial Vv Araiso Ind William Bund

Young horseman dies of injuries at Ft. Harrison

Daniel O. Flannagan a 21 year old Chicago freshman at Wabash College died at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Hospital from a fractured skull after a horse he was riding slipped and fell. He was a Culver graduate and member of the Black Horse Troop and had been a weekend guest of Hubert H. Woodsmall Jr. in Indianapolis.

Daniel O. Flannagan Chicago Wabash College Ft. Benjamin Harrison Hospital Flanagan Hubert H. Woodsmall Jr

Indiana Legislature Sidelights Amid Bond Bill Push

Indiana lawmakers discuss public official bond requirements and related measures. Bruce H Cooper sees broad support for a bill mandating surety bonds for officials. Other items include tax treatment for church property, visitor funds, barbers board, and public printing rules with party organs.

Bruce H. Cooper Stewartsville

Tree Breaks Farmer's Back Bun Times Special 1

GOSHEN Ind Feb 38 Little hope was held today for the recovery of Warren N Smith 77 farmer who suffered injuries when a tree broke and pinned him. He was found at his farm near Goshen and rushed to hospital for treatment.

Farmer Goshen Imd Warren N. Smith

New York and stations broadcast music programs mix

Radio listings show WEW in New York and WHE in Cleveland with hour long programs. WLSO airs lullaby time, WJAR presents a co program, Chicago has Haaines Orchestra and Lane Pace. WRC in Washington features a memory broadcast with WJZ and a 7 15 PM slot. Additional items include Mooseheart concert on child care, KFKB Milford Kansas, RAC Montreal Studio, KD Fort Worth East Shore Conoget and piano segments from Pittsburgh and Zoeller in Louisville.

New, York St. Louis Wdjjd Cheee Ill Mooseheart KFKB Milford Kanye Orac Montreal

Evening Radio Programs Listed Across The Network

A 1925 network listing outlines tonight’s broadcasts from stations including WJZ New York WGY Schenectady WRC Washington and WLW Cincinnati. Programs feature Eveready Entertainers commemorating Robert Burns and a Brunswick music memory concert plus Sciot's minstrels and Red Apple.

United Preas Weaf New York WJAR Providence WEEI Boston WCAB Pittsburgh WFI Philadelphia Buffalo Eveready Robert Burns WJZ WGY Schenectady WRC Washington Brunswick KGO Oakland Sciot's Minstrels WCX Detroit Red Apple WLW Cincinnati

Radio Programs Schedule Highlights Evening Network Listings

Radio schedules show multiple stations and programs across cities. Listings include WCAE WRC WEEL WIP WBZ and others with concerts orchestras and talk segments in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Boston and more.

Radio Schedule Snippet For Day’s Test Broadcasts

A sequence of listed station times shows 7:30 WHAS 8:00 WSB WTAS 8:30 WDAI 9:00 WGR WEAF 9:15 WCAY 9:30 CKAC 10:00 KFKB WGBS WGN QJ WRC 11 WHN WMC 11:45 WDAF 12:00 KHJ KNX.

WHAS WSB WTAS WDAI WGR WEAF WCAY CKAC KFKB WGBS WGN WRC WHN WMC WDAF KHJ KNX WCCO WOC WOAW WBZ WJAR WJID WHA WJY WMAQ WLS

Judge weighs demurrer in medical ethics case

Judge Sidney Miler of Superior Court 3 heard oral arguments as Marion E. Clark and Clarence B. Blakeslee osteopaths seek an injunction against the Indianapolis Medical Society and related county groups. The demurrer argues members were not bound to follow a resolution deeming it unethical to work with cultists.

Sidney Miler Superior Marion E. Clark Clarence B. Blakeslee Clark-Blakeslee Hospital Indianapolis Medical Society Medical Society of Marion County Demurrer

Indiana Legislature Considers Corn Pest Fund

State entomologist Frank W N Wallace warns of arrival risk from the European corn borer and Japanese beetle from Ohio and Michigan. He cites infestations in Michigan Pennsylvania New York and ongoing damage in New Jersey and Delaware. A $10 000 appropriation is proposed to guard Indiana against rapid westward spread.

Indiana Ohio Michigan Frank WN. Wallace Pennsylvania New York Wallace New Jersey Delaware

Suit over canal death in Indiana damages asked

Oliver O. Holliday, administrator of George O. Holliday estate, sues George D. Palmer for 10000 dollars for death of George O. Holliday who drowned in Indianapolis canal last March when a Palmer driven machine toppled into the water. Palmer, son of Sheridan lumberman and former Ninth Indiana district Republican chairman, is charged with intoxication.

Timea Noblesville Ind Oliver O. Holliday George O. Holliday George D. Palmer Indianapolis Palmer George Palmer Sheridan Indiana

Fire at Wells College Destroys Morgan Hall

AUBURN N Y Feb 3 United Press fire destroyed Morgan Hall the oldest building at Wells College in Aurora. No one was in the hall when the blaze started.

United Press Auburn N. Y Morgan Hall Wells College Aurora

State discussion tryouts at Manual High School

First try-outs were held to cut five debaters. At the second try-out on Friday February 13 the final two will be chosen.

Manual High School

Madison and Milwaukee Recitals Tangle With Hazy Listings

Radio schedule fragment lists a sequence of musical programs across cities including Madison Milwaukee Chicago New York and Dallas. Entries mention a Fork Recital at 7 45 pm WNYC and a guitar club in Dallas with varying times and call letters.

WNYC Madison Wis Ann Ogee Ie Milford City Iowa Chicago—Farm Bureau WFAA Dallas Diolin and Guitar Club New _ York—Musicale New York Wmc Qateale Texas Chicago

Indiana Legion Drives for $5 Million Endowment

The State Chamber of Commerce backs the American Legion’s national endowment fund for disabled soldiers and orphans, aiming to place Indiana first. A directors' resolution sent to the Legion and Marcus Sonntag of Evansville, state endowment chair, pledges Indiana's leadership as home state.

State Chamber of Commerce Indiana American Legion Indiana Department of the Legion Chamber Legion Marcus Sonntag Evansville State Endowment Committee The

Leslie Addresses Gyro Club at Lincoln Lunch

Indiana House Speaker Harry G. Leslie addressed the Gyro Club at lunch at the Lincoln. State officials attended as guests. Lt Governor Van Orman to speak on Ladies Day February 10. Ralph Ittenbach Charles Pahud and James Bright handling arrangements for a smoker and dinner February 24 after bowling. Dr F A Coeppers, president, announced.

Harry G. Leslie Indiana House of Representatives Gyro Club Lincoln van Orman Ralph Ittenbach Charles Pahud James Bright F. A. Coeppers

Judge cites parents in crime talk at school meeting

City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth told an audience at School No 82 that parents bear much responsibility for youth crime and lawlessness during a joint session of the South Irvington Civic Club and the Parent Teachers Club. Indianapolis Federation of Parent Teacher Clubs president Mrs. Charles Smith also spoke.

Delbert O. Wilmeth South Irvington

Fireman Injured From Pumper Truck Crash

George Fisher a city fireman of 828 Tecumseh Point suffered a broken left leg when thrown from Pumper Truck No 27 at Olney and Twenty First Streets while responding to a false alarm at Thirtieth and Olney Streets.

George Fisher Tecumseh Pt Olney Twenty First Sts Thirtieth

Broad Opera Broadcasts and Concert Listings Tight in Today’s Schedule

A fragmented radio schedule lists Barcaroan in Sota BIS and Rose's Or hone WGN with hour-long programs across stations including WQ KGase and WHE. Chicago Barytone, Ori ole estra, and others perform at varied times from 10:15 P M to midnight. venues include WFAA Dallas WHN New York and WAS Chicago.

Barcaroan Sota Eles— Amier Ons Pon DAR Kansas City Hawks Los Angeles Cocoanu Chicago Weeny Edeka East Wear Bia

Radio Schedule Fragments from Chicago to Philadelphia

A scrambled radio grid lists multiple stations and times from Chicago to Philadelphia with mentions of programs, venues, and performers. Entries include WF..., WES, WCX, WHAS, WEAF, and others, noting concerts, dinners, and broadcasts across several cities and half hour intervals.

Zemo promised to stop itching and clear skin

One remedy claims to quickly relieve itching and skin irritation with Zemo. Advertised as safe and antiseptic, it allegedly treats eczema, pimples, rashes, blackheads, and other skin diseases. minor blemishes may vanish overnight. Available in 35¢, large 1.00 sizes from all druggists.

Zemo

Revival successes reported by First Presbyterian pastor

Reports from two weeks of evangelical services held in Presbyterian churches indicate good attendance and a substantial number of accessions to the church. Members will be received in full connection February 8 and February 15, with several churches continuing efforts until Easter.

Matthew F. Smith First Presbyterian Church

Bloomington Celebrates New Griffy Creek Water Supply

Bloomington residents welcomed a fresh Griffy Creek source with water free of bacteria and pumps operating. Indiana University chemistry department announced the supply would be constant and never exhausted, signaling relief and optimism for the community.

Bloomington Ind Chemistry Department Indiana University

Cure for Deep Cols With Hot Vapors and Vicks

Instructions advise using hot wet towels on throat and chest to open pores, followed by five minutes of brisk Vicks massage, then thick application and two layers of hot flannel. Keep neck loose to let vapors enter deeply, delivering medi­cation to affected areas and aiding relief from congestion.

Nervous Workwoman Praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy

Mrs O W Thiel of Leavenworth Kansas describes long distance supervisor work causing fatigue and nerves. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with calming nerves improving vigor and health, now married with a baby and willing to reuse the remedy. Advertisement notes the product is sold by druggists everywhere.

Lydia BE O. W. Thiel Pawnee St. Leavenworth Kansas Lydia E. Pinkham

Build Your Body Back to Health with Tanlac

ANLAC promotes Tanlae based on herbs and roots claimed to revitalize blood aid digestion and liver function. The ad cites testimonials across many walks of life and promises rapid improvement in appetite sleep and energy after taking Tanlac from druggists.

Tanlae Tanlac

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