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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

2

Legal Battle Over Claycombe Presidency Sparks City Council Vote

The Supreme Court has not ruled on the legality of Lloyd D. Claycombe or Ben H. Thompson as council president. Attorney Arthur Robinson announces a new step to defend Claycombe with a Jan 13 hearing to decide writ permanence. Council votes suspend rules. John E. King elected president pro tem.

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SDC Honors Four Local Men

Election of Volney B. Fowler city editor Blythe Q. Hendricks telegraph editor Tat Lee Indianapolis News and Kin Hubbard humorist as associate members of DePauw University Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi announced by William G. Davis president Indianapolis newspaper men will attend initiation Saturday night at Sigma Chi House in Greencastle Hubbard unable to attend and will be initiated next week Lee to be inducted later Since its founding at DePauw in 1909 Sigma Delta Chi has established chapters in more than forty universities Indianapolis Alumni Chapter was chartered at recent national convention at Bloomington.

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Bankers to Broadcast on Investor Week Observance

Henson of South Bend Indiana and J I Rick president State Chamber Commerce speak tonight and Thursday night urging caution before purchase as part of Investors Week observance. Schortemeier secretary urges companies offering stock to provide full information during talks.

Water supply threatened by winter weather in Bloomington

Bloomington faces a renewed water famine as snow and ice persist and only warm weather may melt the supply blocks. City officials warned the third potential strain this winter could jeopardize available water if thawing does not occur soon.

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Director to Address Laymen on Historical Commission

Director B. Coleman of the history commission will speak at the men’s league meeting, outlining the commission’s activities and inviting public interest in local historical projects.

B. Coleman Hstori Commission Will the Mens League

Sun's Eclipse Scheduled for January 24 Across Midwest

Indianapolis observers report the January 24 solar eclipse will be about 93 percent total over Indiana, with maximum darkness around 8 am and full return to normal by 9:09 am. Astronomers note eastern U.S. viewing is best and Indiana rarely sees total eclipses, with two partial events expected in 1924.

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Do Congressmen Drink Ask Em

Times Special reports on a congressional hush after divorce revelations about official life in Washington. Lawmakers dodge questions about whiskey, Prohibition, and a rumored Capitiol nightlife while underscoring the illegality of drinking in the House.

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Chaplin Heiress Lita Grey Reported By Times

Los Angeles Times reports on January 7 that Mrs Charlie Chaplin known as Lita Grey may bear an heir. The former wife of the famed comic star is connected to a prospect of a royal mirthful heir as questions of the marriage in Mexico circulate.

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Mrs Edna James Scott To Tell All In Custody Case

Mrs Edna James Scott wife of Congressman Frank D Scott arrived in Detroit for a brief rest before traveling to Washington New York to aid in taking depositions in her behalf The divorce trial resumes March 10 Scott stays at his Alpena home She had issued an informal statement promising to reveal details of Washington society and its night life He branded her stories as untrue

United Press Detroit Mich Edna James Scott Frank D. Scott Alpena Washington Are New York Scott Washington

World Court proposal to be taken up by Senate committee

The Senate foreign relations committee will take up the Harding Hughes World Court proposal next Wednesday under an agreed plan. The committee reported favorably the Roumanian extradition treaty and approved James R. Sheffield’s nomination as ambassador to Mexico.

United Press Washington Harding-Hughes “World Senate Foreign Relations Committee James R. Sheffield Mexico

Man survives 50-foot fall after rope bounce in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville a scene of astonishment as W. O. Miller of Louisville fell from a fifty-foot tower where he worked and bounced on a rope to land back on the tower, virtually uninjured. The incident left the city agog with disbelief and relief.

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Lighting plan eyed for Soldiers or Sailors Monument area

An electrical engineer will study the Soldiers or Sailors Monument area and propose a method of lighting. E. J. Gausepohl,Chamber of Commerce publicity committee, announced after a luncheon conference with civic representatives Tuesday. The committee favored the plan for more adequate lighting.

E. J. Gausepohl Chamber of Commerce Publicity Committee

Fifty Years of Toaidouy State Normal School Observed

TERRE HAUTE Ind Jan 1 Special chapel exercises mark the celebration of the fiftieth founding anniversary of the Toaidouy State Normal School with observances by students and faculty.

Terre Haute Ind Toaidouy State Normal School

Upset in Indiana State Board Elections Shapes Key Posts

The Indiana State board of agriculture election produced a surprise outcome with Barker of Thorn Town losing a bid for re election as secretary treasurer while C Y Foster of Carmel was unanimously chosen. Roy Graham Franklin defeated G R Kemper Columbus 44 37 for the Fourth district role with Moberly defeated. Reddish and Lin Wilson won their seats and Wilson eyed as president while Taylor to be vice president. Governor Branch opened with remarks and Shank urged a new grand stand at the fair grounds praising the board and Jones.

State Board of Agriculture BE. J. Barker Thorntown William M. Jones Fairmount Barker C. Y. Foster Carmel Ind Harry Moberly Russell G. East Shelbyville Roy Graham Franklin G. R. Kemper Columbus Graham L. Reddish Lin Wilson Linn Wilson

Cadets to Take Exams for West Point Admission

Robert B Hurt 1812 Central Ave Pearl H Robey 5319 University Ave and Lester W Noerr 1308 Leonard St high school boys will take the West Point entrance exam in March at Ft Harrison. They won medals from the Service Club as top ROTC cadets in their schools. Lieut Col G M Lee recommended them to Congressman Merrill Moores. Hart is a Shortridge senior Robey attended Technical and Noerr a Manual graduate.

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Emmett W Trook Announces Stockholders Meeting

Emmett W. Trook secretary of Mutual Finance and Mortgage Company announced a stockholders meeting at the county office 711 Continental Bank Building on the thirteenth at 2 p m to elect directors and consider routine matters.

Emmett W. Trook Mutual Finance and Mortgage Company Today

Public Works Board Approves City Improvement Assessment

Indianapolis 1925 notice reports the Board of Public Works approving a 1924 assessment roll for Dearborn Street and English Avenue improvements. It details curb, sidewalk, and corner work with limestone and granite features and fixes a hearing date of January 12 to review assessed benefits for affected parcels.

Public Works Board Advertises Indianapolis Improvement

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces a 1924 assessment for public improvements authorized by Improvement Resolution No. 12036. Plans include paving on Prospect and Orankee streets with asphalt or concrete, drainage, utilities, and water and gas relocations as shown on the plan. affected property owners are listed or identified in the notice.

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Indian city public works notices of January 1926

Notices from the Board of Public Works of Indianapolis dated January 1925 and 1926 announce approval of assessment rolls for specified street improvements including curbs, paving widths, trenching, water and sewer connections, and related work. Public hearing dates and remonstrance deadlines are set for each project, with properties listed and access provided to view the rolls at the board’s office.

J. Spencer Board of Public Works City of Indian Jan DT Adverturee

Indianapolis Public Works Agency Sets Jan 26 1925 Meeting

Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces public hearing on proposed improvements including Lane Grande Avenue and Caven Street paving. Notices urge affected property owners to review assessment roll and plan details on file. meeting scheduled for 2 PM at the Board's office.

City Board of Public Works orders street improvement hearing

Indianapolis December 30 1924 notice from the Board of Public Works that a project on Newton Avenue to Clayton Avenue is approved with curb water and drainage work. The board schedules a hearing January 7 1925 at 2 PM to assess benefited properties and determine assessments. The notice is signed by Charles Corf Engr and the City Engineer.

Public works improvements in Indianapolis firmed

A notice from the Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana outlines plans for street improvements on Arizona Street from Union Street east to Talbott Street with paving and drainage work. A public hearing is set for January 19 1925 at 2 pm at the board’s office to consider the proposed assessment and benefits to property owners.

Public Works Plans Public Improvements in Indianapolis

Notice from the Board of Public Works of Indianapolis dated Dec 30 1924 outlines improvement resolutions for Osart Avenue Temple Avenue and Temple as well as York Street areas. It specifies grading paving with wooden block asphalt concrete or brick on concrete foundations, drainage lines water and sewer extensions, new inlets and manholes, plan details, bid costs, hearings on Jan 19 1925, and assessment of benefits to properties within city limits.

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