Courts 10 Hear Three Suits In E C P Muddle
Indianapolis and Marion county politics take center stage as three suits go to hearing. The main injunction case pits Irving W. Lemaux against George W. Coffin over state committee orders at the city convention. The Indiana Supreme Court weighs a demurrer in a precinct committee dispute, while another writ of prohibition delays council actions regarding minority influence at City Hall.
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Eday
Indianapolis
Marion County
Supreme Court of Indiana
Irving W. Temnaux
George W. Coffin
State Committee
Harry O.chamberlin
As m. and
Fred G. Gause
Indiana Supreme Court
Clyde 8. Wald
Ald Lemaux
Coffin
Supreme Court
Apaoea
Fred S. Beck
Emanuel B. Wetter
Thirth
Beck
Wetter
Byudge
Truck Strikes Engine Near West Street Crossing
A Kingan Co. truck driven by Wayne Lacy aged 82 struck a switch engine as it moved across West Street near Georgia. Switchman Wilson William, 38, riding the engine, suffered a broken arm and leg bruises. he was hospitalized. Lacy, charged with assault and battery, said the flagman signaled to stop 35 to 50 feet from the crossing but the truck skidded into the engine. Engineer Thomas Baldwin oversaw the engine.
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West St
Georgia
Kingan Co
Wayne Lacy
S. Warman Ave
Lacy
William "Wilson
N. Keystone Ave
Goweather
Methodist Hospital
Thomas Baldwin
S. Bilder Ave
Haley's M O The Ideal Mineral Oil and Milk of Magnesia
Mineral Oil Users Try This Pure mineral oil alone cannot remove intestinal poison and acidity. Science presents the ideal combination of lubricant and antacid Haley’s M O emulsion neutralizes acids and aids elimination. Get a bottle today from The Key O Company Indianapolis or mail postpaid One dollar for family size.
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Nature
Haley
Plesst
Key -O Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Inauguration Draws Big Indiana Statehouse Audience
Veteran Statehouse staff said the Monday ceremony for Governor Ed Jackson and Lieutenant Governor F Harold Van Orman drew the largest crowd ever seen in the rotunda. The oath included a promise to uphold both the U S and Indiana constitutions and to faithfully administer the laws.
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Eteran
Statehouse
Ed Jackson
F. Harold van Orman
United States of America
Indiana
State of
Truly Nolen Retained After City Sanitary Commission Vote
Truly Nolen, city supervisor of ash and garbage collection, remained on the job after a city sanitary commission meeting failed to remove him. Russell T. McFall and C. G. Ross voted to keep him, while Frank C. Lingenfelter favored removal. John F. Walker was expected to succeed Nolen according to city hall gossip.
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Nolen
City Sanitary Commission
Russell T. McFall
C. G. Ross
Frank C. Lingenfelter
John F. Walker
Smoke Inspectors Busy Week Reported by Templeton
City smoke inspectors, led by H. Templeton, completed eighty eight smoke inspections and sixteen boiler inspections during the week, according to the public safety board.
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Templeton
Board of Public Safety
City approves new pumper for fire department
The board of public safety decided to add the largest type pumper to the city’s fire fighting fleet if the city council appropriates about $14,000. The purchase would expand the department’s apparatus.
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Safety Board
Cty Council
Board of Public Safety
Indiana House completes patronage employee list
Representative John W. Thiel announces completion of the list of appointments for the present session. The roster includes Mrs Pearl Willie of Wabash as file clerk and several other clerks and assistants from cities such as Columbia City South Bend Lafayette Indianapolis Evansville Kokomo and Huntington. Pages stenographers and a post master are named with multiple counties represented.
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John W. Thiel
Gary
Indiana House
Pearl Willie Wabash
Sadié Kissinger
Columbia City
Edgar Anderson
South Bend
C. C. Reeder
Lafayette
Paul Hennessey
Indianapolis
Ella Groninger
Clara Gilbert
Kendallsville
Ben Devis
North Salem
Reading
Carrie “Plasterer
Huntington
William Lynn
Evansville
John W. Loop
Kokomo
Arthur Wasson
Earl O. Meyers
Wilfred T. Knapp
Hagerstown
Kenneth P. McCutchan
Claibourne Henry
Blanche Risk
Newcastle
Nova Hauck
Fleeta Powell
Julia Cranor
Brookville
Walter W. Connel Jr
Indiana
Senate adopts Jones plan on Muscle Shoals commission
The Senate voted 46 to 33 to refer the Muscle Shoals issue to an expert commission. The plan opposes the Underwood bill and sets a three-member panel including the Secretary of War, the Secretary of Agriculture, and an expert chosen by the President. The commission will decide feasibility of government versus private operation and report in December to Congress. The measure advances to the House for action.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Tennessee
Secretary of War
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
House
Heiress Sought Here Based on Fortune Teller Claim
Indianapolis police were asked to search for Mrs. William Herod formerly of Dusquesne Illinois. A letter from Mrs. Brady of Dubuque Kong states the missing woman has an inheritance awaiting her and that a fortune teller predicted she would be found in this city after being last seen twenty six years ago.
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Indianapolis
William Herod
Dusquesne
Ill
Brady
Dubuque, Kong
Herod
Gasoline Tax Upheld by Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court denied Bruce Gafill of South Bend a hearing on his challenge to the state gasoline tax law. Gafill sued the state auditor in St. Joseph County Superior Court to test the law, the lower court upheld it, and he appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court
Bruce Gafill
South Bend
Gafill
Auditor of State
Superior Court
St. Joseph County
Chairmen of Key House Committees Named by Speaker
The article lists chairmen of major committees in the State House of Representatives. Frank E. Wright of Lynn heads the Printing Committee, John C. Sherwood of Mitchell leads Military Affairs, George W. Freeman of Kokomo leads Fees and Salaries, Bernard F. Haines of Avilla chairs Agriculture, and John G. Hammat of Bryant heads County and Township Business.
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Leslie
State House of Representatives
Frank E. Wright
Lynn
John C. Sherwood
Mitchell
George W. Freeman
Kokomo
Bernard F. Haines
Avilla
Agriculture
John G. Hammitt
Bryant
Sponsors Seek Substitute Bill To Oust Parochial Schools
Lawmakers discuss a substitute bill to require that children attend general taxation schools only. The measure mirrors Oregon actions and court rulings, with Rep J Glenn Harris supporting a constitutional approach and offering to help draft a compliant bill. A uniform curriculum and truancy enforcement are key provisions, signaling a major religious education clash in the Assembly.
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Oregon
Oregon Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals
J. Glenn Harris
Lake County
House
Harris
Indiansapolis School Board Elects Leaders Tonight
Election of president vice president and attorney for the Indianapolis school board for 1925 is held at the first meeting of the year. Adolph G. Emhardt leads the bid for president though not seeking reelection next fall. Charles R. Yuke is seen as possible president and Charles L. Barry as vice president. The vote is by secret ballot. A separate item notes a house fire at 1038 W Twenty Eighth Street causing about 1250 dollars in losses.
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Indianapolis Schoool Board
Adolph G. Emhardt
Indianapolis
Emhardt
Charles R. Yuke
Charles L. Barry
Honesty urged as tax solution statement by Indiana official
Phillip Zoercher of the State tax board told the New Business Men's Association in Seymour that equitable taxation depends on honest declaration of values and full property assessments. He argued against arbitrary board increases, noting lower assessments offset higher ones and cited taxpayer savings. He said the 1925 real estate assessment order aims to prepare for the campaign year 1926 with many assessors seeking offices.
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Sweet
Seymour
Ind
Phillip Zoercher
State Tax Board
New Business Men's Association
Zoercher
Court of Appeal
Board
Attorney General Gil liam files $50,000 bond with secretary
Attorney General Arthur R. Gilliam has filed his official bond of fifty thousand dollars with the Secretary of State. The bond was approved by former Governor Emmett F. Branch before leaving office and is secured by Maryland Casualty Company.
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Arthur R. Gilliam
Secretary of State
Emmett F. Branch
Security
Maryland Casualty Company
Jealous Attacks Four in Anderson Indiana
Lee Danforth aged 32 was arrested after an attack on his wife her parents and Robert McGinnis. He slashed them with a knife causing serious cuts and then cut his own throat before fleeing home. He was found and his condition described as not serious.
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United Press Anderson
Ind
Lee Danforth
Robert McGinnis
McGinnis
Danforth
Pardon Report Details Clemency Through 1925
A report on executive clemency signed by Ex-Governor Emmett Branch, covering Jan 6 1923 to Apr 30 1924 under McCray and to Jan 7 1925 under Branch, shows clemency in 1649 cases with 202 handled by Branch. The report notes most clemencies followed recommendations from trial judges, clerks, or the State pardon board.
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Emmett
Branch
Warren T. McCray
Svseneah
National City Realty to Seek Sale at Annual Meeting
Stockholders of National City Realty Company plan steps toward selling the National City Bank Building at today’s annual meeting held in the bankroom. A group of preferred stockholders has been actively seeking proxies as part of the process.
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National City Bank Bldg
National City Realty Company
Federal bench vacancy as Anderson leaves Indianapolis
Judge Albert B. Anderson moved from the U S District Court in Indianapolis to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago leaving the local bench vacant. His successor, Judge Robert C Baltwell of Princeton, awaits Senate confirmation after committee approval.
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Anderson
United States District Court
Indianapolis
Albert B. Anderson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
E. M. Holloway
Alshufer
Evan A. Evans
George T. Page
Francis EH. Baker
Robert C. Baltwell
Princeton
Baltwell
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
Senate
Court of Appeals
Coolidge
Vandal gang terrorizes Indianapolis confectionery district
In Indianapolis a group of six men in a large car damaged the confectionery at 577 W Morris St and looted candy cigars and other supplies. Neighbors fear retaliation and report no effective action after complaints to authorities. A separate incident saw intruders claim to be federal agents and seize twenty five gallons of mule whisky while warning the owner not to squeal.
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Indianapolis
W. Morris St
Girl freezes to death on Long's Peak in Colorado
Miss Agnes W. Vaille, daughter of a retired millionaire, died in a winter attempt to scale 7's Peak. Rescue party member Herbert Shortland is believed dead after becoming separated from companions. Vaille was found frozen on the east face near Estes Park.
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United Press
Denver
Col
Detective says Harry Stead arrested in Joliet hotel
Detective Inspector Jerry Kinney said he notified Joliet state prison that Harry Stead aged 45 was arrested Monday at the Roosevelt Hotel. Stead is alleged to have escaped from the prison where he served a sentence for safe blowing.
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Jerry Kinney
Illinois
Joliet
Harry Stead
Roosevelt Hotel
Kinney
Stead
Wedding Held as Modern Stores Close in Seymour
Seymour Ind January 13 stores and businesses closed for the afternoon for the marriage of Joseph Newton and Mrs. Sarah N Parris both over 70 at the Knights of Pythias Hall. It was Newton seventh marriage and Parriss fifth with no flying mates. More than 250 attended the ceremony.
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Bn Times
Seymour
Ind
Modorn
Joseph Newton
Sarah N. Parris
Knights of Pythias Hall
Newton
Rum Ships Captured in Galveston Coast Guard Chase
Coast guards engage rum smugglers seven miles east of San Luis Pass on Galveston Island and seize two ships three armored trucks nearly 800 cases of liquor and two men. Several smugglers believed wounded. no coast guard casualties.
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United Press
Galveston
Texas
United States
San Luis Pass
Galveston Island
Second Kansas official faces bribery charge
The oyster suit to remove Kansas State Bank Commissioner Carl J. Peterson is expected as part of a probe into pardons and paroles that led to Governor Jonathan M. Davis and Attorney General CB Griffith's actions. An affidavit by A L Oswald alleges Peterson sought 4000 for Grundy's parole and 2500 was paid.
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Bu United Press
Topeka
Kan
Carl J. Peterson
Kansas State Bank
Jonathan M. Davis
CB Griffith
Griffith
A. L. Oswald
Hutchinson
Peterson
Walter 8. Grundy
Grundy
Davis
Hutchinson Bank
Oswald
Chiropractors Seek Lobbyist Representation in State Board
George J. O'Connor and E. R. Bebout applied for licenses as legislative representatives of the Hoosier Chiropractors Association. Public utility bills involve A. W. Brady receiver J. A. Van Osdel general attorney and C. H. Allen of Union Traction. Railway legislation will be watched by C., C., C. & St. L. Railroad officials B. C. Byers general superintendent and attorneys Frank L. Littleton and Harry Miesse.
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State Board of Chiropractic
George J. O’connor
Lemoke
E. R. Bebout
Lemcke
Hoosier Chiropractors Association
A. W. Brady
Anderson, Ind
J. A. van Osdel
C. H. Allen
Union Traction Company
B. C. Byers
Frank L. . Littleton
Harry Miesse
Speeders Scarce. Five Charged in Traffic Checks
Police motorcycle division reported Monday night three drivers cited for speed, including M. E. B. Mogg Jr. 21 of 1120 N Pennsylvania St Fred Rookey 24 of 22 Audubon Rd and Warren Stoltz 38 of 516 Carlisle Pl Also charged were B E Brown 42 of Cicero Ind for driving while intoxicated and Hammord Cochran 47 of 1948 Park Ave for driving on the left side of the street.
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M. EB. Mogg Jr
Pennsylvania St
Fred Rookey
Audubon, Rd
Warren Stoltz
Carlisle Pl
B. E. Brown
Cicero
Ind
Hammord Cochran
Park Ave
Masterole Soothes Sore Throat and Aches Fast
Musterole offers quick relief for sore throat and chest congestion with a white oil of mustard ointment. It penetrates to the sore area with a gentle tingle easing pain and drawing out soreness. Available in 35c 65c and hospital sizes for children and adults.
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Askaa
County Refuses Compromise Over Hospital Building Repairs
Marion County commissioners refuse to compromise with George A. Weaver & Son over faulty construction of the Julietta county hospital men’s building. Repairs set at 27000 dollars, with state tax board hearing a 30000 dollar bond issue. The county, advised by arbitrators, says the contractors have not kept their word and may leave the building as is if bond funds are denied.
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Marion County
George A. Weaver
Btyte
Robert F. Daggett
Leslie Colvin
John J. Griffith
Ryan
Kitley
Tax Board
Building permits surge in Indianapolis amid winter weather
Francis F. Hamilton, building inspector, reports 148 permits issued last week in Indianapolis for construction valued at 218000 dollars. The activity continued despite winter conditions, underscoring sustained development momentum in the city.
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Indianapolis
Francis F. Hamilton
Danderine Hair Dressing Promises Thick Luxuriant Hair
A vintage ad touts Danderine as a moistening brush treatment that makes hair look twice as thick and adds shine. It claims the product tones and stimulates growth, stops shedding, and eliminates dandruff, urging readers to purchase at drug or toilet counters.
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