Sudlidge Opposes Warship Changes in Committee
President Coolidge opposes raising guns on thirteen battleships the Navy told the House Naval Affairs Committee. Secretary Wilbur noted the $1 500 000 cost would restore the 5 5 3 ratio but conflicts with the president’s financial program. Britain and Japan views cited on treaty spirit and interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Coolidge
Navy
Wilbur
House Naval Affairs Committee
Hags
Great Britain
Hughes
Butler
House
Naval Affairs
Administration Squelches Navy Investigation Probe
The Coolidge administration cracked down on Republican and Democratic lawmakers pressing for a Navy inquiry. Secretary Wilbur may appear before the House Naval Affairs Committee, which blocked any inquiry for now. Reports suggest U.S. sea power ranks poorly among major nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Times
Ashington
Coolidge
Congress
Wilbur
House Naval Affairs Committee
Butler
Pensylvania
Naval Affairs Committee
House
Estate case continues over accounting of Evansville estate
The trial in Evansville Indiana today centers on an accounting petition filed by Will W Gray trustee of James Gray deceased. Defense attorneys Charles Grassham Paducah Kentucky and Ne McGinnis Evansville expected to lead most of the day. Mrs Margaret Gray and Mrs Margaret Gray Patterson allege a brother mishandled the estate while denying miscount of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will W. Gray
James Gray
Evansville
Ind
Charles Grassham
Paducah
Ne McGinnis
Meirs
Margaret Gray
Margaret Gray Patterson
Berkshire Berkshire ton elects officers at Claypool meeting
Paul Randal of Noblesville was elected president of Indiana Berkshire ton at a Wednesday Claypool meeting. Glen Windfall became secretary treasurer, with E. J. Barker Thorntown R. Bell Frankfort Ralph Jenkins Jeans and A. J. Core Leban named directors. The group plans a Tax Committee to guide next year. A conference on tax policy headed by J. B. Frederick met in H Mosser’s office to plan a fund to support legislative recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Randal
Noblesville
Ind
Indiana
Berkshire Ton
Claypool
Glen Windfall
E. J. Barker
Thorntown
R. Bell
Frankfort
Ralph Jenkins
Cravens Chosen Senate Floor Leader in Indiana Caucus
Minority lawmakers choose Joseph M. Cravens of Madison as Senate floor leader Senator Charles S. Batt of Terre Haute as caucus chairman and Thurman A. Gotschalk of Berne as House floor leader in a late Wednesday caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
Senate
Charles S. Batt
Terre Haute
Thurman A. Gotschalk
Berne
House
Railway car loot prompt buyers notes to watch city
Illinois Central special agent C W Downey asks police to watch for influx of stolen groceries and general store supplies from trains en route from Mattoon to Bloomington. Items listed include beans coffee cigars tires candy wrapping paper and other to thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Downey
Illinois Central Railroad
Mattoon
Bloomington
Ind
Seven Jurors Named for Criminal Court by Judge Collins
Seven petit jurymen were accepted today by Judge James A. Collins. They are Fred Minger R Acton Omer James R R A New Augusta Donald G. King 4531 Royal Ave Clara C. Fisher R R P Omer Whitsell R R E Box 1 Fred Enoch Cumberland and John P Neiman New Augusta. They were instructed to report in court at 9 am Wednesday. Ten more names drawn for three additional grand jurors at 10 am Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Collins
Criminal Court
Fred Minger
R. P. Acton
Omer James
New Augusta
Donald G. King
Royal Ave
Clara C. Fisher
Omer Whitsell
Teach Children Respect for Law in Postwar Era
Opinion urges parents to model lawful behavior for children as a foundation for obedience and self discipline. It argues parental restraint underpins respect for laws at home and in society, noting afterwar freedom requires responsible use by youths and guardians. The piece previews a continued series.
Sewall Council Names Delegates to International Meeting
The May Wright Sewall Council of Women from Indiana announces delegates to the International Council of Women Quin quennial meeting in Washington on May 4. Appointed chair of the equal moral standards committee is Dr Edna Charles of Anderson. By-laws amended to two year committee terms and annual board meetings. President Mrs T J Louden led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Edna Charles
Anderson
Ind
T. J. Louden
David Ross
A. J. Clark
G. G. Derbyshire
Southport
Council
Indianapolis
Bouquets for Vanderburgh Delegation in Indiana Assembly
Four Vanderburgh County representatives arrive to find bouquets on their desks from the inaugural committee. The flowers were sent to Riley Hospital. Recipients named are B. B. Cooper, Walter Korff, Thomas McCullchan, and French Clements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderburgh County
House of the
Indiana General Assembly
Rirey Hospital
Vanderburgh
B. BE. Cooper
Walter Korff
Thomas McCullchan
French Clements
Bellows Dies at 43 Premier American Artist
George Wesley Bellows of New York died after a brief illness at age 43. A Columbus, Ohio native, his work spans prize fight crowd studies to portraiture and is widely exhibited in major museums across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
George Wesley Bellows
Columbus
Ohio
Bus Driver Fined in City Court for Speeding
George Delger of Muncie Indiana, driver of an Anderson Muncie bus, was fined 15 dollars for driving thirty five miles per hour on Massachusetts Ave in a speeder session of city court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Delger
Muncie
Ind
Anderson-Muncie
Massachusetts Ave
Sickness Fatal to Marion Ward
Marion Ward of 1807 N Meridian Street and director of Mooney Mueller Ward Company died at home after a three week illness. A former Connersville native who came to Indianapolis in 1873, he chaired the Mooney Mueller Ward firm since 1915 after earlier work with Ward Brothers Drug Company. He was active in multiple clubs and Second Presbyterian Church. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at his residence. burial at Crown Hill. Widow survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ward
N. Meridian St
Mooney- Mueller-Ward Company
S. Meridian St
Ward
Indianapolis
Connersville
Ind
Ward Brothers Drug Company
Mooney-Mueller-Ward Company
Commerce
Marion
Columbia
Athenaeum
Second Presbyterian Church
Schoolmen to Meet for Unit Plan Discussion
The Indiana Schoolmen's Club at the Lincoln will host a meeting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with Dean H. L. Smith of Indiana University and Edward J. Hecker trustee of Warren Township as speakers. Luncheon will be served at 12:15 p.m. Other speakers include State Superintendent H. N. Sherwood and H. G. Childs from the State Department Indiana University. Charles F. Miller Goshen superintendent B. W. Kelly Greencastle Lebanon Hussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Smith
Indiana University
Edward J. Hecker
Warren Township
Indiana Schoolmens’ Club
Lincoln
Lunhceor
H. N. Sherwood
State
H. G. Childs
State Department
Charles F. Miller
Goshen
Ind
B. W. Kelly
Greencastle
Johns. Hussey
Lebanon
Bullet Victim Carl Blackburn Dies After Wound
Carl Blackburn age 24 colored died at city hospital from a bullet wound to the abdomen. He told police he was accidentally shot by his brother in law Obert Cox alias Robert Mills. Police search for Cox. Lieutenant Jones noted evidence of a mule party at the Blackburn home. Blackburn was wagoned to the hospital by Joe Hill and John Lewis with Ross Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Blackburn
W. Walnut’ Sr
Obert Cox
Robert Mills
Cox
Jones
Blackburn
Joe Hill
Colton St
John Lewis
Ross Lewis
Coe St
Road Claim Considered By County on Edwards Road
County commissioners took under advisement the Lowell B. Parker Company claim for 12306.54 for the Edwards Road continuation of N. Pennsylvania Street after a hearing. The Parker firm sublet to Taylor Finance, which asserts a 7500 claim and faces bankruptcy litigation in Federal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell B. Parker Company
Russell N. Edwards
N. Pennsylvania St
Parker Company
Taylor Finance Company
Taylor Company
Foss Gas Engine sues Muncie firm for 15000 damages
Foss Gas Engine Company of Springfield Ohio files a federal court suit against uncie Oil Engine Company of Muncie Indiana seeking fifteen thousand dollars. The claim alleges defective reverse engine clutch pulleys and improper clutch operation after installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss Gas Engine Company
Springfield
Ohio
Uncie Oil Engine Company
Muncie
Ind
Warden Named for Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
The Department of Justice announced the appointment of John W. Shook, former warden of Idaho State Penitentiary, as warden of the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta. The formal announcement was released today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
John W. Shook
Idaho State Penitentiary
Federal Penitentiary At
Atlanta
Department of Justice
Walters Wire given fine and 30 days in state farm
Walters Wire, 82, of 6828 College Ave, was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in the state farm in a spaer session of by court today. He was fined 5 dollars 14 cents costs last September on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
College Ave
Indina State Farm
Spéer
Indiana Delegation Heads to Mid West Shipping Event
Coastick, traffic manager for the Chamber of Commerce, leads an Indiana delegation attending a Mid West shipping conference to discuss regional commerce and maritime topics.
Coffin in Saddle for Republican City Convention
The Republican city convention on January 17 pits Coffin Dodson against Shank Armitage factions. George W. Coffin will preside and seat precinct committeemen. the uproar centers on 27 Coffin-removed Shank men and a looming court battle with injunctions likely before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
the Marhe
Marion County
Coffin-Dodson
Shank-Armitage
Charles Jewett
Shank
Republican State Committee
George W. Coffin
Irving W. Lemaux
Eeee
Jewett
Democrats Promise Economy Push in Indiana Legislature
Indiana lawmakers in caucus vow economy measures to boost 1926 fortunes. Senator Batt plans frequent sessions to counter Republican majority while Senator Saunders urges strict cuts. The controversy over appointing James Jackson to Ft. Wayne Institute draws protests. Representative Gottshalk says Democrats may hold budgetary balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
House
Senate
Claypool
Charles 8. Batt
Terrey Yaute
George L. Saunders
Bluffton
James Jackson
Ed Jackson
Institute
Ft. Wayne
Walter S. Chambers
Thurman A. Gottschalk
Berne
Hamm Re-Elected Head of Indiana Bottlers’ Assn
Phillip Hamm of Elwood was reelected president and L C Yuncker of Indianapolis secretary at the Claypool session of the Indiana Bottlers Association. Other officers named include W M Draper of Sullivan vice president and W C Nicholson of Newcastle plus George Kremp Washington Perry Furgeson Connersville and A P Kleer Indianapolis as directors. Nicholson chaired the nominating committee. I W Miller of the State Board of Health spoke on Quality of Goods. Session ended today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Hamm
Elwood
Presit
L. C. Yuncker
Indianapol
Indiana Bottlers’ Association
Claypool
W. M. Draper
Sullivan
W. C. Nicholson
Newcastle
George Kremp
Washington
Perry Furgeson
Connorsville
A. P. Klee
Receivership Closed for Wellsmere Denison Corporation
Probate Judge Mahlon E Bush terminated the receivership of the Wellsmere Denison Corporation of Indiana. Receiver Lt Roy F Rich filed a final report showing all bills paid and creditors claims totaling 650731.48. Preferred stockholders will receive about 88 1 3 percent of their investment per the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon E. Bush
Wellsmere-Denison Corporation of
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Roy F. Rich
Local driver fined after chase to see speeders
Archie Valentine a 33 year old resident of 208 BH Maple Rd was fined 20 dollars and costs in city court after a Jan. 2 incident on Massachusetts Ave. He reportedly raced to see who the speeders were, was arrested, and the patrol wagon was sent back to divert him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Valentine
Maple Rd
City
Massachusetts Ave
Safe blower killed in gun battle with robbers at rural store
An unidentified safe blower was shot and killed early today by Postmaster Herbert H. Park of Gibsonia Pennsylvania after he surprised two bandits inside his general store and post office. The incident occurred in a rimning revolver battle as Park tried to stop a cold in one day with a laxative advertisement included in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSECO
Curse Money Heats Up Ohio Family Reconciliation
In Cleveland, Dora Elwell says the curse of winning 20 000 dollars is over after charges of neglecting four children were dropped. The couple split the prize, with most spent on a player piano, car, trips, and hotel stays, leaving about 900 dollars. The husband vows to return to work and resume marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Leveland
Ohio
Dora Elwell
Elwell
George
Suits that don't fit says fashion from Chicago
The Times notes fashion designers expect spring menswear to loosen up after the Prince of Wales popularized baggy styles. They cite broader shoulders, peg-top trousers, and a shift from skin-tight fits with delicates like gray, lavender, and powder blue fading. The tuxedo to stage a comeback and formal dress will regain prominence in American wardrobes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snevial
Chicago
Blade
International Association of Clo’ Designers
Papa
Royal
Prince of Wales
G. BE. Serek
Association
Serek
Watchman Required at Tibbs Ave Crossing
Polk County police Captain Sumner served notice on L S Rose general manager of the Peoria and Eastern division of the Big Four railroad to install a watchman at the Tibbs Ave crossing within forty eight hours or face arrests. Rose promised immediate action. The city had authorized the watchman by ordinance in August 1923 as other lines cross Tibbs Ave namely the C C C St L and the TH L B traction. Sumner notified C C C St L superintendent and learned the railroad used P B tracks. he also contacted the traction company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Charles
Sumner
L. S. Rose
Peoria, & Eastern
Big Four Railroad
Tibbs Ave
Rose
T. H
Lt. & B. Traction Company
B. GC. Byers
Guy K. Jeffries
Traction Company
Bond Issue Planned for County Asylum Repairs
State tax board meets Friday with county officials and remonstrators against a $30,000 bond for repairs to the Julietta county asylum. The board's engineer inspected the proposed work and will seek changes before approving the bond. Remonstrators include George and Windsor Weaver, contractors who built the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Ingine
Julietta
George
Windsor Weaver
First Lobbyists Registered for Indiana Conductor Labor Bills
M. L. Ray of Peru and L. B. Waltz of Evansville registered as the first lobbyists for the Order of Railway Conductors in Indiana. Ray is chairman and Waltz is secretary. They will push labor related bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.L. Ray
Peru
L. B. Waltz
Evansville
Order of Railway Conductors
Indiana
Ray
Waltz
City Judge Opens New Psychopathic Ward for Mentally Ill
City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth sent the first two patients to the new psychopathic ward at the city hospital and said the ward would blot the stigma on the city’s name in indigent mental illness care. He declared the city would no longer be ashamed of its treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert O. Wilmeth
City Hospital
Church Job Offered To Rev W Backemeyer
The Rev W Backemeyer formerly executive secretary of the Indiana Synod of the Presbyterian Church has been offered the position of minister in Chicago. Details of the offer and the church involved were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Backemeyer
Indiana Synod of
The
Presbyterian Church
Tony
Chicagi Dis
Stolen Cars Reported From City Streets
Automobiles reported stolen belong to Owen Talvert of 1301 N Tuxedo St Overland Park and L M Green of Rushville Ind A Ford taken from in front of the White Cafe on Monument Circle State and Storm Aves Dr L M Green Rushville Ind Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Talvert
N. Tuxedo St
L. M. Green
Rushville
Ind
Ford
White Cafe
Monument Circle
Car belonging to Tra C. Douglass recovered after crash
An automobile owned by Tra C. Douglass of 1134 Church Street Ford was found wrecked at the intersection of Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue, police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra C. Douglass
Church St
Ford
Dearborn St
Massachusetts Ave
Appeal to Save Chicago Youth Bernard Grant
Thirty five staffers in the Board of Trade Building signed a appeal to Governor Len Small of Illinois to spare Bernard Grant a Chicago youth sentenced to die for murder. Ruth C. Weaver circulated the appeal from 245 North Mount Street, in the 802 Board of Trade Building, following a suggestion in The Indianapolis Times. The Times will forward the appeal with letters from subscribers to Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Bldg
Len Small
Illinois
Bernard Grant
Chicago
Ruth C. Weaver
N. Mount St
Indianapolis
Realty Offices Filled Real Estate Board Names New Officers
Mark V. Rinehart is named attorney for the Indianapolis Real Estate Board. William L. Elder B. W. Templeton and C. W. Henry join the appraisal board. Frank E. Gates is new president. John R. Welch will be the delegate to the national Realtors convention in Dallas Texas on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark V. Rinehart
Indianapolis Real Estate Board
William L. Elder
B. W. Templeton
C. W. Henry
Chamber of Commerce
Frank E. Gates
John R. Welch
National Realtors
Dallas
Texas
Decalogue of Salesmanship Lectured at Advertising Luncheon
Professor George H. Os at Wabash College lectured at the Indianapolis Advertising Club luncheon on the Decalogue of Salesmanship detailing ten key principles for effective selling and business ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Os
Wabash ‘College
Indianapolis
Claypool
Rikhoff Objects to Capitol Show Disturbing Suggestiveness
Police Captain Sumner ordered Capitol Theater management to remove suggestive elements from the show after Rikhoff and his wife attended a Wednesday performance. The theater's manager said the actresses wore bare legs and would consider adjustments to satisfy authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner
Lerman F. Rikhoff
Capitol Theater
Rikhoff
Sumner
Matt Kolb
Capitol
Old Suit Dismissed In Indiana Sewage Case
Shelbyville Indiana January 8 A lawsuit filed by Fielding Beeler of Indian against Indianapolis Re action Company over alleged $10000 in damages from sewage dumped into Hagle Creek eight years ago has been dismissed at the plaintiff's motion Beeler claimed his farm suffered damage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By_ Tires
Shelbyville
Ind
Fielding Beeler
Indianapolis Reaction Company
Hagle Creek
Beeler
Dan derine Hair Treatment Ad Promises Thick Healthy Hair
A vintage advertisement touts Dan derine as a hair treatment that moistens the brush to apply through the hair. It claims the hair appears thicker and more lustrous instantly and that the product tones stimulates growth, stops shedding, and eliminates dandruff. Available at drug or toilet counters.
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel promising quick relief from constipation and disordered liver without harming teeth. The ad touts a pleasant taste and rapid action to relieve headaches dullness and a heavy feeling, urging readers to take Olive Tablets when feeling ill or sluggish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Cale
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Gray Property
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Paul Randall
Rice
Main St
Adams
N. Y
W. &. Rice, Inc
Sosa
Adatan
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Mrs
Iid
Rita Eee
Children OF the Jazz Age
Wallace ‘Reid
Lema
Sewall Council
Bellows
Indiana Club
Muncie Firm
Hamm
Bottlers’ Association
Wellsmere-Denison Corporation
Tax’ Board
Secretary of State
Wilmeth
Indianapolis Board
Beauty
Danderine
Dr. Edwards
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