Gasoline savings seen as result of Purdue work
Purdue University Engineering Experimental Station reports future gasoline savings from carburetor refinements and small hole adjustments to regulate fuel flow. The review highlights advances in electrical engineering, nitrogen production, high voltage testing, artificial lightning capability, cement mortar strengthening, and impurity elimination in cast iron.
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Lafayette
Ind
Engineering Experimental Station
Purdue University
Purdue Electrical Laboratory
Youths Held in Theft at Nordyke & Marmon Plant
Police report three youths plus two suspects named Edgar Harris and Robert Sheets were arrested after being found at the Nordyke Marmon Company plant yard with a pipe wrench opening molding flasks. One boy escaped. authorities say the escapee had prior thefts at the plant.
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Nordyke & Marmon Company
Carl Wantland
Charlies Bayer
Edgar Harris
Washington St
Robert Sheets
Funeral services for Patrolman John M. Miller
Funeral services for Patrolman John M. Miller age 87 of 1636 Shelby Street will be held at the home at 2 p m Sunday Burial will be at Plainfield Indiana Mr Miller served nine years with the police department and died Friday after a period of pneumonia The Police and Firemans Band will play Pallbearers include Lieutenants Halate and Claude Johnson Sergeant Harris and Patrolmen Smock Wise and J Giles
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John M. Miller
Shelby St
Plainfield
Ind
Miller
Police Department
Halate
Claude Johnson
Harris
Smock
Wise
J. Giles
Barn Collapse Injures Local Worker at 610 Caldwell Street
Police found Edward Williams, 67, of 1051 Holborn St., trapped under a collapsed barn roof at 610 Caldwell St. He suffered badly crushed hips and was sent to the city hospital. Williams said he worked for Benjamin Meyer of 213 People's Bank Building in dismantling the barn.
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Edward*Williams
Holborn St
City Hospital
Benjamin Meyer
People’s Bank Bldg
Caldwell St
German owner killed as bandits raid Mexican ranch
Fifty bandits attacked the San Bartolo ranch near Pueblo City and shot and killed German owner William Hintz Peter. German Consul Claude Voight demanded action and federal troops pursue the bandits. Reports also link a German killed recently and another suspected rider murder involving Johann Sternthaus on Evan's ranch.
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United Press
Mexico City
San Bartolo Ranch
Pueblo City
William Hintz Peter
Claude Voight
Pueblo
Evan
San Martin Temenela
Johann Sternthaus
Evans
Van Ogle Boosted as U. S. Attorney Candidate
Friends of Van L. Ogle Delaware County prosecuting attorney push his candidacy to succeed Homer Elliott as U S District Attorney. They cite an endorsement from Lawrence Cartwright eighth district chair and say Senator James E. Watson has promised to back Ogle.
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Friends
van L. Ogle
Delaware County
Homer Elliott
United States
Irmo Muncie
Ogle
Lawrence Cartwright
Friends of
James E. Watson
Salary Boost Urged for Marion County Court Clerks
A bill to raise chief clerks salaries in Marion County Criminal and Circuit Courts will be introduced by Rep Charles Mendenhall Indianapolis. Clerks currently earn 1500 annually and judges say clerks handle vast records. The measure would let judges set salaries up to about 2000 or 2400 dollars per year.
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Marion County
Charles Mendenhall
Indianapolis
James A. Collins
H. O. Chamberlin
Theodore Kempf
Circuit
William’ Kaiser
The Jam Age and The Automobile
A columnist warns that autos propel youths far from home and fuel risk during the jam age. Parents should educate teens to decide for themselves while guiding companions and social activities through home gatherings and girls clubs to foster responsible choices.
Fall Death Claims Mrs Maude McCall At City Hospital
A fall on the Oriental and Washington Street sidewalk on December 30 resulted in the death of Mrs Maude McCall age 57 of 4840 North New Jersey Street. She was unidentified for two days after admission to city hospital. Funeral likely Monday. She was born in Belmont County Ohio and had lived here since 1911. She was a member of the Rebekah lodge. Survived by son Lafe McCall and daughter Mrs Thomas B Hanika who lived with her.
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Washington Sts
Maude McCall
New Jersey St
City Hospital
Indiana bill would buy Wa Bash land for Paul Dresser Memorial Park
Terre Haute Indiana January 10 A bill is being prepared for introduction in the Legislature to buy 860 to 1000 acres on the west side of the Wabash opposite the city as a memorial park to Paul Dresser author of On the Banks of the Wabash The proposal would appropriate 156000 for the land purchase.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Wabash
Paul Dresser
New Moderator Named At Central Universalist Church
Cecil H Strype 618 Bradley Ave named moderator succeeding Theo re F Schlaegel 368 Rookwood ye chairman of fiance committee Migs Rose L Merrill 8360 N Meridian Sr is clerk Resolutions backing the churchs five year program were adopted at Thursday night meeting.
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Cecil H. Strype
Bradley Ave
Central Universalist Church
Theore. F. Schlaegel
Rookwood ‘Ye
Accidental Shooting Injures Miss Linton As Two Held
Miss Etta Linton of 1948 Lewis St. is suffering from a bullet wound in the right leg. Irvin Armston of 1213 E Twentieth St. and Miss Maggie Boyd of 1948 Alvord St. are held by police after Armston says the gun fired while he was playing with it at the Boyd home.
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Etta Linton
Lewis St
Irvin Armston
E. Twentieth St
Maggie Boyd
Alvord St
Armston
Boyd
Smuggling Plot Bared Involving Five Customs Agents
Washington January 10. United Press reports a ten week Treasure Dept probe into Hawaiian customs uncovered extensive smuggling aimed at evading duties. Five United States Customs Service agents are charged with conspiring with importers to dodge taxes and face substantial losses cited by investigators.
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United Presses
Washington
Hawaii
United States Customs Service
Treasury Department
Secret Service
Two Riders Held After Liberty and New York Collision
Cecil McAninch and Fred White are in custody after their machines collided at Liberty and New York Streets. McAninch, 28, from 20 N Traub Ave, reportedly went over the curb, injuring Ida Bates, 50, of 309 N St.
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Cecil McAninch
N.traub Ave
Fred White
Ben Davis
Ind
Liberty and
New York Sts
McAninch
Ida Bates
N. St
Insurance commissioner drafts bill to widen insurer investments
State insurance commissioner Thomas S. McMurray prepares new legislation expanding the scope of investments allowed for insurance companies. The measure aims to present to the assembly for action.
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Thomass. McMurray
Holt to Speak on The World Court in Multiple Cities
Hamilton Holt former editor of The Independent and World Peace advocate will lecture on The World Court in Roberts Park Methodist Church Manchester tonight at 8 p m The World Court Advocacy hosts the event at City Trust Building North Manchester Indiana hosts Sunday sessions at the College chapel and High School auditorium Indianapolis ministers luncheon Y M C A Monday noon and dinner at Y W C A Monday evening with music by the Indianapolis Oratorio Society
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Hamilton’ Holt
Holt
World Court
City Trust
Roberts Park Methodist Church
Manchester College
North Manchester
Ind
North Manchester High School
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Oratorio Society
Lid Clamped On Goshen Dances After Grand Jury Probe
Goshen Indiana January 10 The grand jury probes teen dances after reports of hip liquor. recommends policing society dances like public ones and condemns unsupervised teen attendance. Two fraternities are ordered dissolved. students and faculty questioned about intoxication at dances.
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United Press
Goshen
Ind
Grand Jury
Resort Pastor to Speak at YMCA Big Meeting
R A Elwood known as board walk preacher will address the YMCA Big Meeting at English’s Sunday afternoon. He built a church on the Atlantic City boardwalk and drew thousands of tourists to services. The program includes Fig Meeting Orchestra under L A Von Staden and a handSaw hymn by Charles Schimmell. The event is free and for men only.
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R. A. Elwood
Elwood
Atlantic City
Old Homestead
L. A. von Staden
Charles Schimmell
A. H. Godard
Ebaugh Expected to Lead Indianapolis and Marion County Committee
Although no committee appointments are official, J. W. Ebaugh a Republican is expected to be named chairman of the House committee on Indianapolis and Marion County. Marion County delegates favor the appointment as bills like municipal courts replacing city and township courts may be referred to the panel.
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Leslie
J. W. Ebaugh
Indianapolis
Marion County
Center Township
Two Appointments Likely In House Patronage Move
The House patronage committee delays until Monday but is expected to announce two chosen appointees. Cal Farris of Muncie is named minute clerk and parliamentarian, a post he has held since 1917. Ella Groninger of Indianapolis, a longtime attorney, is favored for journal clerk.
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House
Cal Farris
Muncie
Ella Groninger
Indianapolis
Watchman Installed At Tibbs Ave Crossing After Citizens’ Complaint
The office of L S Rose reports a watchman on duty at Tibbs Ave crossing. Police gave Indianapolis Union Railway Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company and the P and E H forty eight hours to install a watchman to comply with the August 1923 ordinance following neighborhood complaints.
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L. S. Rose
Peoria & Eastern Railroad
Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis Union Railway
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Army doctor McAfee leaves Indiana guard assignment
Maj. Larry McAfee of the United States Medical Corps and Indiana National Guard departs after two and a half years as an instructor. He will report to Washington where he has been ordered to enter the Army for new duties.
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Larry McAfee
United States Medical Corps
Indiana National Guard
Fooh
Washington
Army Ind
Smz
Puzzle a Day: equal fruits in baskets puzzle
A man has equal numbers of oranges and apples. He places 12 apples per basket and has 48 apples left. He then places 15 oranges per basket and has 15 oranges left. Determine total apples, total oranges, and number of baskets from these remainders and per basket counts.
Indiana Legislators Deliver First Impressions Of 1923 Session
Newly elected Indiana representative Van Orman arrives in Indianapolis and jokes about watches and time. Senate members receive a light glance at the new chamber. Harolds and others are praised for their roles while decorum includes a no smoking rule in the House.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Claypool
House
Harry G. Leslie
Lafayette
Senate
Farm records cite $200000 value from dairy manure in Marion County
Marion County gains about $200000 yearly from soil fertility created as a dairy by product. Blue Valley Creamery Institute cites 7.4 tons of manure per cow valued at $2.60 per ton. With 10000 dairy cattle, overall soil value climbs, and feeding programs could raise farm profits 25 to 60 percent per ton of feed.
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Marion County
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Institute
Shall Athletics Be Slowed Down In Indiana High Schools
Reported here is a state education survey by the high school survey committee chaired by Dr. H. G. Childs. The panel questions principals physicians and coaches about the value of state championships and the impact of basketball on education and salaries.
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Indiana
State Board of Education
H. G. Childs
Indiana University
E. E. Ramsey
Justin H. Merriman
Wells County
Frank 8. Dus
State Normal
C. E. Hinshaw
Kokomo High School
S. S. Cromer
Purdue University
C. O. Thompson
Earlham College
Present Opportunity of the Minister to be Discussed
Bishop Frederick D. Leete will address Indianapolis Methodist Ministers Association on Monday at 10 am at Roberts Park M E Church. A new president will be elected to replace Rev. G W Artman of Hall Place M E Church.
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Frederick D. Leete
Indianapolis
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Roberts Park
M. E
G. W.artman
Hall Place
M. E. Church
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