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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1925

Page

4

Textiles 10 Be In Art Display At John Herron Institute

An exhibition of Renaissance and modern Spanish and Italian textiles from Mrs. Gino Speranza of New York opens in Gallery I at the John Herron Art Institute on January 24. A Beau Arts designs and drawings exhibit by Louis Sullivan will also be shown with related programs.

Gino Speranza New York John Herron Art Institute Beau Arts Louis Sullivan Magazine Club Institute America J. Arthur MacLean Sculpture Court Louise Parker Helen Smith Folz Hugh McGibeny Charles Maxwell Oliver Willard Pierce Pettis Gallery Helen Goodwin Newcastle

New Americans Invited For January Citizenship Program

Criminal Judge James A. Collins and Superior Judge James M. Leathers assist the Junior Chamber of Commerce in preparing a January 30 program at the American Settlement 617 W Pear St for new citizens who will receive final papers that day. William Henry Harrison leads the program with the Junior Chamber hosting. Harrison spoke to the Federation of Women's Club at Severin Friday about the Americanization effort.

James A. Collins James M. Leathers Junior Chamber of Commerce American Settlement W. Pear! St William Henry Harrison Junior Chamber Harrison Federation of Women's Club Severin

Reid's Brother III

Richmond Ind January 17 The condition of George B Dougan pioneer engineer and a veteran of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers remains serious today He suffers from a complication of diseases Dougan is a half brother of Daniel G Reid ex American Tin Plate king who is also seriously ill in New York

Richmond Ind George B. Dougan Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Dougan Daniel G. Reid New York

Jury awards $5,700 to woman knocked through store window

In South Bend Indiana on January 1 Mrs Marie Goddard received 5700 in damages after a car driven by Mrs Florence Sagaloff collided with her, propelling her through a downtown store window. The jury ruled for the plaintiff in the case against Sagaloff.

South Bend Ind Marie Goddard Florence Sagaloff

Dynamite Found in Ice Box At 615 S Noble Street

Louisville police sought arrest of T. W. Day after twelve sticks of dynamite were found in an ice box in an allotment at 615 S Noble Street. John Hall, a janitor, said Day vacated the premises Monday and Hall had cleaned the apartment since Friday. The dynamite was described as enough to blow up the Monument.

Louisville T. W. Day S. Noble St Ndy John Hall Day Hall

Indiana group backs bus regulation and blue sky law

Indiana Commercial Secretaries Association urged regulation of motor buses by the public service commission. They called for stronger blue sky law and flood lighting of soldiers and sailors monuments. Plans for the annual meeting at Kokomo in June were made at the Chamber of Commerce Friday.

Indiana Commercial Secretaries’ Association Public Service Commission Kokomo Chamber of Commerce

Typographical Conference Opens Tonight At Severin

Severin hosts a state typographical conference from tonight through Sunday. Gilmore president says legislation affecting the trade will be discussed. James M. Lynch president of the International Typographical Union is expected to attend.

the Severin Russell Gilmore James M. Lynch International Typographical Union

Road School Opens at Purdue University

Lafayette Ind January 17 Contractors engineers city and county officials from across the state are expected to attend the eleventh annual road school opening at Purdue University Monday.

Purdue Bu Times Special Lafayette Ind Purdue University

Missouri lawmaker seeks 100 to 150 dictionaries for puzzles

Cross word puzzles invade the legislature as Representative Dewey P. Thatch introduces a resolution to buy not less than 100 nor more than 150 dictionaries for public rooms. Speaker Parker returns the measure to the committee on charity institutions for action.

United Press Efferson City Dewey P. Thatch Parker Committee On Charity Institutions

Englewood church endorses full time evangelist plan

Englewood Christian Church votes to hire a full time evangelist to lead meetings and aid connected churches. The Rev. J. S. Baum of Cincinnati will serve temporarily, with meetings set to begin March 1. Committee chairman O N Shirley coordinates hospital support and city outreach efforts.

Englewood

Assembly Sidelights on Naprapath Licensing and House Notes

The Associated Naprapaths promote a bill for State board registration for naprapaths. Agatha Dick sponsors licensing for hair dressers and beauty specialists. Riley Memorial Hospital invites Assembly members to visit during session. Beardsley, labeled by Speaker Leslie as not a lobbyist, seeks repeal of the primary law. A barber licensing bill is under consideration. Lt. Gov Van Orman opposes omnibus bills. Chrisney praises campaign pamphlets. he backs repeal of the Goodrich tax. Some legislators comment on appearance and a Capitol burlesque show is noted. Speaker Leslie requires literature approval. The garnishee bill for retail merchants returns to the Senate. Four Carrollton natives serve in the House: Trent, Harris, Reeder, and Duncan.

Beardsley Elkhart Harry G. Leslie Leslie John P. Chrisney Perry Spencer Chrisney Goodrich

Charles Vernier Elected Memorial Craftsmen of Indiana President

Charles Vernier of New Albany is elected president of the Memorial Craftsmen of Indiana at the eighteenth annual convention in Anderson. Other officers named include Samuel M. Purdue of Lafayette as vice president and Don A. Williams of Spencer as secretary. The group voted to meet in Indianapolis next year.

Anderson Charles Vernier New Albany Memorial Craftsmen of Indiana Samuel M. Purdue Lafayette Don A. Williams Spencer Indianapolis

Bank closure in Letts overloan charges

Letts State Bank closed as state bank examiner J Paul McMillan accuses the bank of overloaning. Union Trust Company of Greensburg is expected to act as liquidator.

Timea Special Letts Ind Letts State Bank J. Paul McMillan State Bank Examiner Union Trust Company of Greensburg

Women Oppose Bills Rise of Civic League Action

The American Civic League, a women's non partisan group, records opposition to the child labor amendment and to repeal efforts. They advocate Bible study in public schools.

American Civic League

Dorothy Ellingson's Creed for Girls in Murder Case

United Press reports 16 year old Dorothy Ellingson, jailed for killing her mother Anna Ellingson, urges girls to marry young and obey parents. She lists eight rules and reflects on her life, while authorities move the case from juvenile court toward Superior Court amid arrests tied to liquor sales to minors.

United Preas UCN Francisco Dorothy Ellingson Dorothy Anna Ellingson Chinatown Superior Court California John J.murray May Fitzgerald

Technical H. S. Topics and School Activities

The Tech bake shop reopens its lunchroom stand with orders on Monday and Wednesday for Wednesday and Friday fulfillment. Chemistry Club toured the Presto Lite plant. Jané seniors pick primrose and violet as class colors. Bronze medals in December typewriting awarded to Lawson McCoy Alberta Marsh Helen Hausner Ellen Ver Down Malcolm Foster Robert Williams Nellie Woolgar. Physical training presented The Marriage Festival with dances from many nations and a bridal procession featuring numerous students. The Can non magazine issue ready Monday. Committees announced chaired by Russell Clift with Finance Constitutional Social Day Motto and Color assignments.

Lawson McCoy Alberta Marsh Helen Hausner Ellen Ver Down Malcolm Foster Robert Williams Nellie Woolgar Hazel Abbott Florence Cleveland Jane Hawekotte Lois McCammon Louise Lewis Genevieve Peffey Marjorie Dowden Alma Snook Mary Cobb Mabel Mead Frances Willis Maude Heistand Ruth Koch Mary Peake Alice Dietz Francis Lewis Thelma Tilford Flora Lieber Ruth Keeton Mildréd Jane Roberts Andrey Lemmick Oliver Waggoner Ruth Kullie Charlotte Meter Virginia Otey Helen Arshopsky Helen Harlan Marguerite Brady Ruth Omelvena Frances Seross Dorothy Rea Helen Harvey Anna Marie Brodeur Margaret Walker Violet Sutton Jane de Hart Thelma Grahan Miriam Gebauer Ida Miles Doris Linn Lillian Powers Cleatys Amick Josephine Abett Leona Dungan Gladys Meenach Harriet Applegate Cecile Specklemire Marion White Eva Pyle Henrietta Willner Anita Brownee Rosalie Swift Florence Bernhardt Catherine Torian Alberta Pfeiffer Ruth Stein Marcella Mathews Helen Shaner Georgia Conley Bunch Diasperance Hill Fran Ward Dorothy Mode Helen Snake Marguerite Bilt Anne Seidensteicker Dorothy Dolby Doretta Mannsfeld Zelda Green Virginia Boyer Virginia Lett Gertrude Hutton Marjorie Hall Russell Clift Donald Hawkins Frederic Kirgis Harry Stout George Gisler Margaret Gibbs Robert Orbison James Daggett Harold Sloan Arabelle Chambers Edward Harris Gertrude Delbrook Robert Pitts Phoebe Farmer Alice Carter Harry Jessee Kathryn Mullen Robert Stonehill Nina. Lowman Bernice Thorn Mac. Hollingsworth Margaret Renick Margaret Riddle Dorothy Black Elizabeth Mochenrosa Hilda Kreft Karl Bottke George Miller Priscilla Pittenger

Community See-Saw of Local Leaders Named for Event Roles

Announcement lists leaders for Gift Picture Flower Tree Day duties with chairs and members. Leo De Welling Elizabeth Wood Allen Shimer James Glore Jean Vestal Malcolm Carlisle Esther Kellams Lillian Shuck Richard Springer Mary Goodwin Flora Brenton Frank White Truman Ewing Mildred Tyler Lucille Shaw Josephine King James van Buskirk Dorothy Fife Melba Tiewen Eleanor Meyers Iris Beadle Martha Rutherford Marian Leeds Margaret Wolford George Buskirk Willard Brey Dana Chandler.

de Welling Leo Wood Elizabeth Gest Allen Shimer James Glore Jean Vestal Malcolm Carlisle Esther Kellams Lillian Shuck Richard Springer Mary Goodwin Flora Brenton Frank White Truman Ewing Mildred Tyler Lucille Shaw Josephine King James van Buskirk Flower Dorothy Fife Melba Tiewen Eleanor Meyers Iris Beadle Martha Rutherford Marian Leeds Margaret Wolford George Buskirk Willard Brey Dana Chandler

Standing Room Only For Incoming Shortridge Freshmen

Shortridge High School opens with no room for new students as 320 freshmen enroll, about 30 percent more than average. Lockers are scarce and wraps must be stored in classrooms with art rooms used for seating. Principal George Buck reports the surge.

Shortridge High School George Buck

Child Reported Stolen In Neighborhood Abduction

Police investigated an alleged kidnapping Friday night after Mrs. Pearl McCay reported her 3 year old daughter taken from their home at 979 W. Pearl St. Neighbors saw a colored woman from the area carrying the girl. the child lacked shoes and was wrapped in a blue shawl. No trace of the abducted child or suspect was found.

Pearl McCay W. Pearl St

Albert Henry Hurt by Auto at Capitol and New York Streets

Albert R. Henry of 3704 N Pennsylvania St treasurer of Indiana Bell Telephone Company was slightly injured when struck by a car at Capitol Ave and New York St. Police captains are trying to identify the officer who obtained the driver’s name, per Henry.

Albert R. Henry Pennsylvania St Indiana Bell Telephone Company Capitol Ave New York St Henry

Eli Lilly to Build New Five Story Pharma Plant West of Existing Site

The Eli Lilly Company announces plans completed for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing building just west of current structures. The five story facility measures 150 by 260 feet. Architect is Robert Frost Dagger and contractor Leslie Colvin.

Eli Lilly Company McCarty Delaware Sts Robert Frost Dagger Leslie Colvin

Puzzle a Day hidden city name in India

A brief puzzle notes a city in India hidden in a sentence with letters in order. It hints that yesterday’s solution involved five equal sections, each containing three trees, with the mansion eliminated to form five plots.

India

Two in Hospital After Gun Duel

Russell Dager 25 and Virgil Bottoms 26 were wounded in a Friday revolver duel near Twenty-Third and Alvord Streets. Dager, hospitalized in serious condition, is a L. E. W. railroad detective. Bottoms, charged with vagrancy, fled to a barn after exchanging fire with railroad police officers led by Sgt Ralph Dean and others. Four others held on vagrancy charges with $5,000 bond include James Lipscomb Nick Sanders Ira Perry and Louis Washington.

Russell Dager Washington St L. E Alvord Sts Bottoms Walters Dager James Lipscomb Nick Sanders W. Twenty-Seventh St Ira Perry Alvord Twenty- Third Sts Louis Washington Lewis St

Condemned Youth Writes Gratitude From Jail

Bernard Grant of Chicago, a youth sentenced to hang for murder, claims innocence and writes to Mrs. Mary Coy from Cook County jail. He thanks her for support, notes a 90 day stay granted by the Illinois Governor, and asks to hear from her again as he awaits his trial on the case.

Bernard Grant Chicago Mary Coy Loss Sr Coy Grant Cook County Indianapolis Etter Illinois

Boosters All Star Limerick Contest winners announced

Winners in the Boosters All Star Limerick Contest are Eileen Troy and Daisy Wedding for first and second in the first limerick, with Leonard Harrison and Cora Stierwalt, and Albert Smith with Francis Bremer taking the other top spots. First prizes include a semester subscription to next year’s Booster. seconds receive an extra Senior Booster.

Limerick Eileen Troy Daisy Wedding Leonard Harrison Cora Stierwalt Albert Smith Francis Bremer

Wheel Comes Off Bus In Morning Rush Near Delaware

Passengers on a Peoples Motor Coach bus were shaken but uninjured when a wheel detached near Eleventh and Delaware during the morning rush. The bus skidded on three wheels and the driver kept it from crashing into the curb. The wheel rode up the steps of the Second Church Christ Scientist at Twelfth and Delaware.

Peoples Motor Coach Eleventh and Delaware Sts Second Church Christ, Scientist Twelfth

Jeffersonville Ministers Ask Governor to Probe Local Marriage Mill

Jeffersonville Indiana January 17 ministers of the Jeffersonville Ministerial Association awaited Governor Jacksons reply to a letter requesting investigation of the alleged marriage mill here The ministers said the case of marrying squires stirred jealous pastors but other observers doubt the charge stating pastors were simply jealous

Jeffersonville Ind Jeffersonville Ministerial Association Jackson Squires

Dog Halts Burglary at Bartlett Home on Central Ave

A dog interrupted a burglar at Mrs. William Bartlett’s home on Central Ave Friday night. The thief fled with a $1.50 flashlight. Additional thefts included $5.50 from W. P. Fuller’s cafeteria safe and various items stolen from residences and a store, including window shades, a suit, an overcoat, and a suitcase of clothing.

William Bartlett Central Ave K. of P. Bldg Frank Banister W. Thirtieth St Kessler Ave David Smith N. Ilinois St M. P. Sander Sander & Becker Furniture Co Maryland Meridian Iits Earl Amick Colorado Ave

Stolen Cars Reported From Several Local Addresses

Automobiles reported stolen belong to E A Mills 636 N Gray St Chevrolet from 2442 E Washington St David A Remler 1544 Spann Ave Overland from Illinois and Maryland Sts Harry Dicks 1232 N Oakland Ave Chevrolet from 312 N Senate Ave Keyress Lock Company 1401 Newman St Hupmobile from Ohio St and Capitol Ave

E. A. Mills N. Gray St Chevrolet E. Washington St David A. Remler Spann Ave Overland Illinois Maryland Harry Dicks Oakland Ave Senate Ave Keyress Lock Company Newman St Othio St Capitol Ave

Continental National Bank Opens New Downtown Offices

Continental National Bank will open its new headquarters Monday at 9 a m in the building bearing its name at North Meridian Street and Monument Circle. The structure is complete and the bank will occupy the first floor mezzanine and basement with Robert McBride serving as president.

Continental National Bank N. Meridian Sst Monument Circle Robert McBride

Teen Ted Schwartz Faces Multiple Driving Offenses

Traffic officer Tourtman cited Ted Schwartz 20 for driving a machine while intoxicated drunkenness and dis obeying a traffic signal. Schwartz refused to give his address and became abusive when stopped at Illinois and Washington Streets Friday.

Ted Schwartz Tourtman Swartz Illinois Washington Sts

Public hearing on two chiropractic exam bills announced

A public hearing on two House bills to create a State board of chiropractic examiners will be held Tuesday evening. Representative Trent, chairman of the committee on medicine, announced the session. An attempt will be made to amend one bill to satisfy sponsoring groups.

House State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Trent Committee On Medicine

Young People Unite Districts 1 and 5 Meet at Linwood Church

The Marion County Young People's Council plans a 2:30 p.m. Sunday meeting at Linwood Church Linwood and Michigan Streets. The Rev Harry Rowe will speak at the event.

Marion County Young People’s Council Linwood Church Linwood and Michigan Sts Harry \ . Rowe

Exchange Club Jubilee at Hoosier Athletic Club

The Frolic Exchanges Club plans a jubilee on January 29 at the Hoosier Athletic Club. Dinners will be followed by dancing and cabaret stunts. Manning Norland is named as a member of the organizing committee.

Hoosier Athletic Club Manning Norland

Alleged Liquor Ring Probe Holds Two Men

Louis Rosenthal and Samuel Dobrowitz are held on vagrancy charges pending federal investigation into an alleged illicit liquor ring. The two men reside at 187 West Market Street and 6228 South Illinois Street respectively. Offices, desire, chairs, files and safes appear in the description.

Louis Rosenthal W. Market St Samuel Dobrowitz S. Illinois St

Automobiles Found Linked to Local Residents

Police report two cars found abandoned belong to Herbert Gord of 1901 Southeastern Ave Overland and A Huddleston of 315 W New York St Chevrolet. Vehicles located at intersections Pennsylvania and McCarty Sts and California and Market Sts.

Herbert Gord Southeastern Ave Overland Pennsylvania McCarty A. Huddleston New York St Chevrolet California Market Sts

Indianapolis cats win top honors at Northern Indiana show

Marion Indiana January report notes Indian apolis cats carrying off prizes at the Northern Indiana pet stock and poultry show. Winning prize owners include Lieut. and Mrs. O F Hessler, Mrs. C L Webb, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Margaret Grandling, and Mrs. Paul Lombard, all of Indiana.

Marion Ind Indianapolis Indiana O. F. Hessler C. L. Webb William Smith Margaret Grandling Paul Lombard

West Indianapolis celebrates Rhodius Park pool opening

Residents praised the new Rhodius Park swimming pool after Friday night completion festivities at the West Indianapolis Masonic Temple. City officials, state tax board members, and park board guests attended. Aztecs and Indians alike admired the turquoise gem.

West Indianapolis Rhodius Park West Indianapolis Masonic Temple State Tax Board Park Board

New Honor for Lux National Junior Corn King

Frank Lux of Shelbyville added Indiana junior corn king to his national title after winning Johnson County white corn at the Purdue agricultural conference in Lafayette Indiana. Other junior winners were Modise Strater Waterloo Byron Troyer Lafontaine Everett Glick Hope and Harold Peter Evansville.

Lafayette Ind Frank Lux Shelbyville Indiana Johnson County Purdue Modise Strater Waterloo Byron Troyer Lafontaine Everett Glick Hope Harold Peter Evansville

Indiana Senate bill to form farmers’ cooperative marketing associations

Senator Alonzo H. Lindley said a measure authorizing farmers’ cooperative marketing associations will likely be reported favorably Tuesday or Wednesday. The bill would be amended to reduce penalties for encouraging members to break ranks and to exclude ongoing litigation over cooperative selling from the new law.

Indiana Senate Alonzo H. Lindley Kingman Agriculture Committee Lindley

Market bill opposed by Indiana grain dealers group

Indiana Grain Dealers Association opposes the cooperative marketing bill before the Legislature citing it mirrors a vetoed proposal. Officers noted initial assurances but found similarities to the earlier rejected measure vetoed by Governor Warren T. McCray.

Indiana Grain Dealers’ Association Board of Trade Warren T. McCray

Mrs Mary Gubitosi Seeks Divorce to Restore Turner Name

Mrs Mary Gubitosi files for divorce in Shelbyville Indiana asking to restore the maiden name Mary Turner. She alleges her husband forced her to work in the field while he slept.

United Press Shelbyville Ind Mary Gubitosi Mary Turner

Farmers profit from county cooperative wheat pool in Terre Haute

Terre Haute officials report farmers earned 125000 dollars from the county cooperative wheat pool this season. The release notes strong participation and the pool's impact on local agriculture.

Ry Times Terre Haute Ind Cooperative Wheat Pool

Evans City Doctor to Move Family to Indianapolis

Dr Evans, new executive secretary of the Church Federation of Indianapolis, returns to Evans City Pennsylvania to bring his family to Indianapolis next Wednesday.

Ernest N. Evans Church Federation of Indianapolis Evans City Indianapolis

Insurance Sales Set New Record in 1924

New York reports 1924 life insurance purchases totaling 13.514 billion dollars, up 8.2 percent from 1923. The surge sets a thrift record, with four times more life insurance bought than a decade earlier while population grew less. Data from 45 companies representing 81 percent of legal reserve life insurance underpins the finding.

Times Special New York Association of Life Insurance United States Department of Commerce Legal Reserve Life Insurance United States

Ogle must pay alimony and divorce granted

Alfred M. Ogle, millionaire mine owner and head of Vandalia and Ogle coal companies, was ordered by Vigo Superior Court to pay his wife $75,000 in alimony. The court granted Mrs. Ogle a divorce Friday. She is in Switzerland with her five children.

Bu Times Scheci Terreute Ind Alfred M. Ogle Vandalia and Ogle Coal Companies Vigo Superior Court

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