Farmers Holding Bread Grain Reaping Profits
Kansas City report notes Southwest wheat farmers who held grain last fall are earning top market prices now. Holding their wheat earned over a dollar a bushel more than traders selling early. Cooperative groups in Oklahoma and Texas distributed funds as prices rose and kept most stock off the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Kansas City
Southwest
H. M. Rainer
Southwest Wheat Improvement Association
Chicago
Oklahoma
Texas
Cooperative Growers’ Association
Growers’ Association
Bainer
Bicycle death mystery as rider found near Kentucky and Stock
Charles Downton aged 41 of 505 Warren Ave was found dead beside his bicycle in the street near Kentucky Ave and Stock. Frank Indley and Ernest Stevens reported the scene. The coroner said Downton likely suffered a heart attack after being struck by a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Downton
Warren Ave
Belt Railroad
Kentucky Ave
Frank Indley
E. Robinson, Sr
Ernest Stevens
N. Tremont
Paul F. Robinson
Dowton
Bus Driver Slated on Speed Charges
Jesse Dunn a 25 year old Franklin Indiana bus driver faced speed related charges. Clarence Bennett 27 of 1220 E Thirteenth St Robert Clawson 18 of 989 Locke St and Raymond Long 24 of 3122 E Thirteenth St also mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Dunn
Franklin
Ind
Clarence Bennett
E. Thirteenth St
Robert Clawson
Locke St
Raymond Long
Senate Pages Win Efficiency Prize Sparks Page Names
Lieutenant Governor Van Orman offers prize for most efficient service in the state Senate session. Recipients include Samuel Robinson son of Fred Robinson purchasing agent. Charles Jefferson son of Michael Jefferson. Fletcher Rahke son of EB K Rahke. Horace Walker son of Samuel B Walker. Edward Osborne son of W C Osborne, Danville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
van Orman
Samuel Robinson
Fred Robinson
Charles Jefferson
Michael Jefferson
Fletcher Rahke
EB K. Rahke
Broadway
Horace Walker
Samuel B. Walker
Layman, Ave
Edward Osborne
W. C. Osborne
Danville
Ind
Union labor earns more, works fewer hours in 1924
U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports wages for 894,343 union workers in 66 cities as of last May. Average hourly rate across all trades rose to $1.031, up from $0.952 in May 1923, with printing trades showing gains and top pay for stone masons, bricklayers, roofers, and photo engravers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Union Scase
United States
Semon Dawns Planned Nuptials Sealed by Fordham Pastor
Larry Semon film comedian and Dorothy Dawn wed after initial clergy refusals. Rev Oliver Paul Bramhill of Fordham Manor Reformed Church conducted the ceremony in New York on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preg
New York
Larry Semon
Dorothy Dawn
Oliver Paul Bramhill
Fordham, Manor Reformed Church
Manual Addition Opens Monday at Manual Training High School
The new $400,000 addition to Manual Training High School will open Monday morning replacing the old auditorium. It houses eighteen modern classrooms including seven well equipped art rooms. The addition includes new boiler and engine rooms with up to date machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manual Training High School
Naw
Hawkins 10 face Cincinnati judge in stock fraud case
Morton S. Haskins head of the defunct Hawkins Mortgage Company of Portland Indiana seeks to escape trial in Indianapolis on a six million dollar stock fraud indictment mailed fraud case. Federal Judge Smith Hickenlooper in Cincinnati will decide removal to Indiana and rule on Hawkins petition for writ of habeas corpus.
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Bu Times
Cincinnati
Ohio
Morton
S. Haskins
Hawkins Mortgage Company
Portland
Ind
Dayton
Hickenlooper
Hawkins
Cavins to Represent Government in Cincinnati Federal Court
United States District Attorney Alexander J. Cavins will travel to Cincinnati this evening to represent the government in federal court Saturday in habeas corpus proceedings filed by attorneys for Mortimer Hawkins, head of the defunct Hawkins Mortgage Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander J. Cavins
United States
Cincinnati
Mortimer 8. Hawkins
Hawkins Mortgage Company
Life Saving Classes Offered to Police and Industry Members
Representatives of the police department and industries will attend daily sessions at 9:30 a.m. from February 9 to 14 at the life saving institute, organized by the American Red Cross at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Fire department members join at 10:80, youths at 3:30, and adults at 7:80 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Saving Institute
American Red Cross
Indianapolis Athletic Club
F. C. Belzer
Fire Department
Party Ends in Grief After Alleged All Night Monger Disturbs
Mrs Stella DeHaven of 132 N New Jersey St phones police when her husband Leon 30 and two others make a disturbance at an all night party. John C Frazier 27 of 231 W New York St fires a shot at him as he flees through the back door. Frazier is hit in the leg and taken to the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mqnor
Stella DeHaven
New Jersey St
Leon
John C. Frazier
New York St
Smock
Frazier
Shortridge Alumnus Elected American Botanical Society President
Shortridge High School alumnus Jacob Schramm has been elected president of the American Botanical Society. The announcement confirms his status as a graduate and highlights his leadership role in the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob. Schramm
Shortridge High School
American Botanical Society
Vaa de
Chamber Leaders Oppose Ebaugh Bill Limiting Packing Plants
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce spoke against the Ebaugh bill prohibiting packing plants and allied industries near city limits. They warned the measure would force the packing industry from Indianapolis, a significant loss for the city. Marion County legislators will be urged at a chamber dinner on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis
Marion County
Fire Causes 200 Damage to Duplex Occupied by Bland and Woodruff
A fire today caused two hundred dollars in damage to a double house at 817 319 North Senate Avenue occupied by Mrs. Mary Bland and Mrs. Gertrude Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bland
Gertrude Woodruff
Senate Ave
College expert warns of imminent water rationing
Frederick H. Newall, former U S reclamation chief, told Yale Forestry Club that the United States may impose water rations soon unless forests are conserved and waterways protected. He warned that drinking water needs could outrank industrial use and urged urgent forest protection to prevent widespread water contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
NEW
Newell
America
Farmers Cooperative Marketing Bill Clears House
The House approved the agricultural committee report on the farmers' cooperative marketing bill with amendments. Key changes cut directors from eleven to five, raise common stock distribution to one eleventh, and lower breach penalties from 500 to 100 dollars plus the association's reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Agricultural Committee
Farmers’ Cooperative Marketing
Subway to be rebuilt under Pere Marquette tracks north of La Porte
The State highway commission has contracted with the Pere Marquette Railway Company to reconstruct a subway under the tracks on State Road 25 north of La Porte. The present wooden piling structure will be replaced with concrete at a cost of 25000 dollars, with expenses shared by both parties.
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The
State Highway Commission
Pere Marquette Railway Company
la Porte
Assembly Sidelights at Legislature Highlight Rivalry
Republican State Chairman Clyde A. Walb visited the Legislature as House and Senate secretaries collect names and addresses for the chairmanships. Lieutenant Governor Van Orman and Speaker Harry Leslie praised committee chairs from the pulpit, noting their speed. Longtime members say Senate and House leaders are often foes. Kokomo and South Bend American Legion chapters are preparing for events.
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Clyde A. Walb
House
Senate
van Orman
Harry. Leslie
Kokomo
South Bend
The
American Legion
Prepare
Soldiers' Bonus Bill Presented to Legislature
A report states a soldiers' bonus bill was prepared for presentation to the Legislature, with officials declaring it ready for introduction and debate in the upcoming session. The article notes continued discussion and anticipated support from key lawmakers.
Doctor Under Arrest In Auto Crash Case
Dr. M T Patton 40 of 3006 N Delaware St charged with assault and battery after his car allegedly collided with a vehicle driven by 8 C Bates of 3015 Washington Blvd. Ruth Hhr lich age 5 was bruised but not seriously. Paul Hornack 24 of 605 N Senate Ave and Harry Hutto 23 of 2728 N Pennsylvania St were in a car that struck a freight train at Warman Ave and the Big Four tracks. Police said the auto owned by R W Stackley 966 N Meridian St and both drivers faced driving while intoxicated charges and failure to have title.
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M.T. Patton
Delaware St
C. Bates
Washington Blvd
Bhrilidch
Ruth Hhrlich
Paul Hornack
Senate Ave
Harry Hutto
Pennsylvania St
Warman Ave
R. W. Stackley
Meridian ‘St
Representative Carter Seeks Licenses Certificates Path
A bill introduced by Representative Carter of Salem would require proof of hunting and fishing licenses and certificates showing service to be issued by the department of conservation. The measure adds a verification step for license holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Conservation
Carter
Salem
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Llinois Street
Heid’s Shoe Stores
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