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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

4

State budget bill ready for legislature next week

The State Legislature will receive the Administration appropriations bill next week probably Friday according to budget clerk Ure Frazier. The Budget Advisory Committee, named by former Governor Branch, will assist the budget clerk as the full budget totalling about 32506000 is pared down before delivery to Governor Jackson early in the week. The committee plans to adjust for limited funds and may not heed the State survey commission report in framing the budget. If offices are combined or new boards created, the board will meet to allocate necessary appropriations.

Ure’ Frazier Branch Jackson State Survey Commission

Williams Rites Held for Advertising Leader Harry B Williams

Christian Science funeral services for Harry B Williams 50 advertising man of 2424 College Ave died Friday will be at 2 pm Monday at the residence Elks will conduct burial at Crown Hill Cemetery He was born in Indianapolis and long a comedian then entered advertising in 1908 later became business manager for Chamber of Commerce publications He promoted civic enterprises and expositions and was a member of Elks Advertising Club Betters Business Bureau Chamber of Commerce and Sons of Veterans Survived by widow one son two brothers and a sister.

Christian Science Harry B. Williams College Elks Crown Hill Williams Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Elks, Advertising Club Betters ‘Business Bureau Chamber of Commerce and Sons of Veterans

Ten Drivers Slated for Speeding Charges Friday Night

Lawrance Baldwin aged 30 of 2104 Park Ave was rearrested for alleged failure to appear for trial on a speeding charge. Other drivers listed include Berhardt Nichols 19 Hershey Semen 18 Fisher 28 Harry May 18 Milton Mendenhall 22 W H Davis 29 Charles Reichert 17 Floyd Roney 33 Everett Brooks 17 C F Allen 22.

Berhardt Nichols W. Twenty-First St Herschel Semen S. Warman Ave A Fisher E. Fiftty-Sécon St Harry May Coffey St Milton Mendenhall N. Oakland Ava W. H. Davis Broadway Charles Reichert N. Twenty-Fourth St Floyd Roney Graceland Ave Everett Brooks Greenwood Ind C. F. Allen Joe St Lawrance Baldwin Park Ave

Stolen Autos Report Amid Mixed Local Addresses

Reported auto thefts involve various individuals and locations. Maxwell and Martinsville entries include cars taken from in front of addresses and hotels near Meridian Morris and Pennsylvania North streets. Names include F L Morril, George Morgan, Glеnn Montgomery with scattered city references.

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company W. South St Maxwell F. L. Morril Spink-Arms Max Well George Morgan Mlinois St Ford Meridian Morris Ste Glenn Montgomery Martinsville Ind Pennsylvania

Back Home Again Automobiles Found by Police

Vehicles found by police belong to Cloyd Green of 1905 N Delaware St. and to Thomas Leash of 242 Guion Rd. One car has no license plates or title, was found in the 1900 block W Washington St with a broken steering wheel lock and one tire off, motor number 3841576. Another Ford was found at Ohio and New Jersey Sis.

Cloyd Green Delaware St Kentucky Ave Sanders Sts Washington St Thomas Leash Guion Rd Ford Ohio New Jersey

Public Service Commission Advertising Ruling Questioned

Indiana paper editor cites Frank Wampler letter denying any ruling against advertising by public utilities. The Indiana Bell Phone Co reportedly canceled advertising across sixty four Indiana papers amid alleged commission guidance.

Public ‘Service Commission Pubiic Frank Wampler George D. Lindsay Marion Pee Chronicle Indiana Bellhone Company Indiana The Commission Against

Senate Calendar Reflects Bills On Utilities Taxes And Education

Calendar shows bills including SB 115 amending utility law to fund valuations and investigations by public utilities commissions. Other measures set salary caps for clerks, recognize church incorporation, regulate city law, prohibit certain sales, and propose seasonal game restrictions. Several bills concern taxation, school maintenance, and veterans services.

S. B Blackburn Eh . Crift Vanderburg Ae Ee Dickerman Sean Varical Church Indianapolis James Zion ‘Evangelical Church Jade Mary S Harlan Harlan and A Tee Viding Law, Verning For Cities of This Dourth Wholmes

Love Letter By Times Special DINBURGH

Paul Kilburn a musician in Scotland received a letter from his London wife explaining why she used odd notepaper as shops were closed. In the back he found masculine handwriting asking whether to come Wednesday or Thursday and where to stop. Kilburn’s wife was named Margaret and he was granted a divorce.

Dinburgh Scotland Paul Kilburn London Margaret

No Trace Of Bandits After Store Cash Heist

Two bandits escaped with 807 dollars after slugging Carl Baldwin a 39 year old collector for Standard Grocery in a store on Northwestern Avenue. Clerks Ora Jackson and his son Leonard Jackson reported the robbery saying Baldwin reached for a revolver but was struck and the thieves fled.

Carl Baldwin Kenwood Ave Standard Grocery Company Northwestern Ave Ora Jackson Leonard Beville Ave Baldwin Jacksons

Empty Can Is Ruse At City Filling Station

A lone bandit entered the Great Western Oil Company station at Tenth and Dotman streets on a Friday night and tricked attendant Elmer Long of 2201 Bellefontaine Street. He asked for a gasoline can, used it to obtain change for a five dollar bill, drew a revolver, and fled with $32.

Great Western Oil Company Tenth and Dotman Sts Elmer Long Bellefontaine’ St Long

City Councilman Claycombe Speaks at YMCA Dorm Dinner

Lloyd D. Claycombe addressed the first in a series of monthly dormitory dinners at the YMCA on Friday night. He spoke on The Proposed Solution of Future Traffic Problems. T. F. Bradstreet and Miss Lucie Hamilton sang after the banquet, with Otto Graf performing piano solos.

Lloyd D. Claycombe Y M.C. A T. F. Bradstreet Lucie Hamilton Otto Graf

House Hours To Be Longer In Afternoon Sessions

Afternoon sessions will begin Monday under Speaker Harry G. Leslie. House rules prohibit afternoon adjournment after fourteen days. Leslie urged members to bid farewell to their families as weekends approach.

Harry G. Leslie Leslie

Benefit Concert For Relief Funds At Caleb Mills Hall

A benefit concert will be held tonight at Caleb Mills Hall under the auspices of the Federated Patriotic Societies of the Grand Army of the Republics by the Metropolitan Concert Company. Proceeds go to relief and patriotic funds.

Caleb .Mills Hall Federated Patrootic Societies of the Grand Army of the Republics Metropolitan Concert Company The Organization

Rotary Governor’s Day Observed With Luncheon

Rotary Club observes District Governor's Day with a luncheon on Tuesday. Robert Heun, an international figure from the Twelfth district, will speak. Terre Haute Rotary Club President David W. Eggleston will introduce the program and address attendee expectations.

Rotary Club Robert Heun David Ww. Eggleston

Enrollment Request for May Day Club by Indiana Family

A father applies to the Division of Child Hygiene via the Indiana State Board of Health to enroll children in the May Day Club. He pledges to pursue improvements in each child’s health as advised by their family physician. The handwritten note includes unclear garbled text and a post office address row.

Indiana House Bills Outline Licenses and Reforms

A sequence of abbreviated summaries lists proposed Indiana bills across topics. Proposals include licensing abstracts, lunacy examinations, mining penalties, medical and legal reforms, Sunday sports prohibitions, insurance, city treasurer powers, criminal courts creation, and street resurfacing cost rules, among others.

Bowe Izoviten Mendenhall of Aries Gr A Connor Iues Mining Ae B. Py Indiana Smith Marion Korff Posey McCutcheon Ohio H. B Netis Freeman Raenwait Herty Tenet Bas Carter Beauires

Bryan to Lead Session at Marion County Youth Conference

Indiana University President William Lowe Bryan will speak at the opening session of the Marion County council young people's conference set for next Friday night at First Brethren area Park Ave and Walnut St. Cynthia Pearl Maus will also speak. The conference runs through the weekend with speakers including Hery Rowe E T Albertson Nellie C Young J W Moor N Evans G H Gebhardt and G L K Smith.

William Lowe Bryan Indiana University Marion County Council Park Ave J. W. QO. M. Moor N. Evans G. H. Gebhardt G. L. K. Smith

Road School closes at Purdue with thanks to state examiner Orr

Resolutions thanking Lawrence F. Orr state examiner for cooperation with county and highway superintendents were adopted at the final session of the annual road school held at Purdue University. The conference was declared the most successful on record with Don Heaton of Fowler elected president of the Indiana County Surveyors and County Engineers Association, George Schmidt of Marion County as vice president, and C. K. Wallace of Hammond as secretary-treasurer.

Timea Special Lafayette Ind Lawrence F. Orr Purdue University Don Heaton Fowler Indiana County Surveyors ‘and County Engineers Association George Schmidt Marion County C. K. Wallace Hammond

International narcotic conference saves at Finnish plan

The conference in Renea saved itself from a break up as conferees unanimously backed a Finnish project to appoint a joint commission. The panel will study American proposals and conciliatory projects to resolve the impasse after Great Britain rejected the U S program.

United Press Reneva Great Britain

Indiana grain bills criticized by dealers association

Charles B. Riley of the Indiana Grain Dealers Association said the proposed marketing bills in the legislature are not for farmers and are framed for promotion purposes. Officials questioned the bills' benefit to farmers.

Indiana Grain Dealers Association Charles B. Riley

State May Day Club Planned to Promote Child Health

The child hygiene department of the State board of health sponsors a statewide May Day Club under Dr. Ada E. Schweitzer. Enrolled children must be examined by a physician and parents pledge to follow medical directions for healthier living. Each May 1, parents report on their child’s health and conditions to the director.

Child Hygiene Department The State Board of Health May Day Club Ada E. Schweitzer Nella Hygiene Schweitzer

Assembly Sidelights Highlight Indiana Legislature Buzz

Albert Snyder of the W. B. Burford Company handles assembly printing as lawmakers debate church name changes, education bills and juvenile court referrals. Other topics include tobacco bans for minors, public playgrounds, lowered reformatory age, and a Wright monetary measure with reactions from Cravens and Speaker Leslie.

Albert Snyder W. B. Burford Company

Postponed Decision From City Court In Ku Klux Case

Judge Pro Tem Garth Melson delayed ruling until March 13 in cases involving Barl Gentry of 6432 University Ave Evansville Ind Arthur W Epperson Evansville Ind and Court Asher Muncie Ind. Joe Huffington Evansville Ind said the dispute stemmed from a banishment of the trio from a Ku Klux ban in Evansville and that they attacked him in a room here.

Garth Melson Barl Gentry University Ave Arthur W. Epperson Eivansville Ind Asher Muncie Joe Huffington Evansville Melson Gentry Roperson D. C. Stephenson Huffington

Position of House engrossing clerk vacant amid staffing changes

John W. Thiel of Gary, chairing the patronage committee, says the engrossing clerk post will likely stay empty until the session’s final three weeks. Paul Hennessy of Indianapolis was dismissed from the clerkship after disclosures. New badges and assistant doorkeepers will be on duty Monday.

John W. Thiel Gary Paul Hennessy Indianapolis Thiel

Poolroom Burglary Reported On Hast Street

Albert Meyer reported his poolroom at 1044 South Hast Street entered twice and $23 in men and cigarettes valued at 90 taken. Patrolman Gegas arrested John Coyle, 27, of 1043 South Hast Street, who admitted the two burglaries.

Albert Meyer S. Hast St Gegas John Coyle

Indiana Professor Appointed Head at Rose Polytechnic

Terre Haute Ind Jan 24 Announcement that Dr B A Howlett of Indiana University is named head of the physics department at Rose Polytechnic Institute He succeeds the late Prof E S Johannett who was killed in an auto accident recently.

Indiana Speciatl Terre Haute Ind B. A. Howlett Indiana University Rose Polytechnic Institute E. S. Johannett

Funeral services set for 72 year old Bickel in Elkhart

Elkhart Indiana January 24 funeral services will be held Monday for erst M Bickel 72 year old resident who died this week. The notice lists family survivors and local church involvement.

Times Special Elkhart Ind

Crossing Safety Measure Drawn in Indiana Legislation

Indiana moves toward a crossing safety bill ready for introduction next Tuesday. The final draft will be ready Monday and sent to Governor Jackson for signature as an administration measure. Backed by the highway commission and railroads, it calls for equal cost sharing on grade separation, replacing the former railroad majority. The measure aims to reduce crossing accidents and improve safety, though it would raise road construction costs.

Indiana Jackson Highway Commission Railroads Indianapolis The

Salvation Army Leagues Planned in Indiana Cities

Mrs. William B. Sowers outlines goal to form Home and Mercy Leagues in every Indiana city where the Salvation Army operates. The Home League teaches sewing and home economics. the Mercy League aids patients in hospitals. Last year over $125 was spent. Fountain Square Corps formed a league with eighteen enrollees. Central Home League meets at the Citadel on Capitol Ave. Mrs. Elmquist’s annual report notes 394 hospital visits, 6473 periodicals distributed to shutins, and 97 services in institutions.

Home League Mercy League Indiana Salvation Army William B. Sowers Fountain Square Corps Central Home League Citadel Capitol Ave J. C. Elmquist

Willis Heads Editors At Indiana Republican Convention Banquet

Republican editors leaders and state officials closed the forty seventh annual Indiana Republican Editors Association convention with a love feast in the Riley room. New officers named Willis president McDermond vice president Feudner secretary Patchell treasurer. Principal speaker Theodore J. Risley praised Coolidge administration policies.

Riley Claypool Indiana Republican Editors Association Herbert C. Willis Waterloo J. Frank McDermond Jr Attica Will O. Feudner Rushville James J. Patchell Union City Theodore J. Risley Department of Labor Coolidge

Board predicts a wonderful year for business and transport

Robert C. Ross, general chairman of the Mid-West regional advisory board, said at a Terre Haute meeting that the new year promises wonderful things for business agriculture and transportation. He noted railroads and shippers are better prepared to handle shipments than ever before as delegations from Chicago and Indianapolis attended.

Terre Haute Ind Robert C. Ross Mid-West Regional Advisory Board Chicago Indianapolis

Annual Fund Dinner Marks Fifth Year in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Community Fund hosts its annual dinner February 23 at the Clay pool to mark five years. Hugh McK Landon chairs the organizing committee, which also serves as the nominating panel. Seven of twenty one directors will be elected.

Claypool Indianapolis Community Fund Hugh McK. Landon

Purdue Dean Praises Modern Luxuries at Optimist Club

A. A. Potter, dean of Purdue University engineering, told the Claypool Optimist Club on Friday that even the humblest American enjoys more luxuries than the greatest man in Washington’s era, highlighting progress and prosperity.

United States Washington A. A. Potter School of Engineering Purdue University Optimist Claypool

Fire alarms residents at 204 Forty-Ninth St in Bedford

Smoke from an oil burner filled an apartment house at 204 FE Forty-Ninth St owned by Judge Frank J. Jahr. Firemen rescued two trapped families as the blaze caused about 7 000 dollars in damage.

Forty-Ninth St Frank J. Jahr Bedford Ind

Catarrh Cure Endorsement From A Contractor

A reader endorses a remedy for catarrh and headaches after long suffering. The testimony describes relief within 30 minutes using four sniffs of a product, claiming decades of symptoms improved. The message identifies CHAS, a contractor, and Bu Hols kee as endorsers.

Ester Earth Chas

Five Missing Words In Verse Puzzle

A brief verse with five missing words, each word formed from the same five letters. The challenge asks to supply the missing words. the last puzzle answer is requested.

Square to Square Riddle Spell Reveals Six Times Six

A playful navigation through multiple squares delivers a hidden message stating that six multiplied by six equals thirty six. The clue uses step by step directions to encode the arithmetic fact with emphasis on sequence and spelling.

Smog Blooms Over City Tower View

Through smog in 1LVIN C REESE a watchman on Merchants Bank building displayed the eclipse to visitors. He spoke of a thirty five mile view from his perch and noted clear conditions despite smoke drifting northward as steam from engines rose nearby. The scene drew comparisons to Rome burning while smoke obscured fires beyond.

Fines Given In City Court For Speed Offenses

Two motorists postponed from Thursday for speed tests were fined in city court today on speed charges. John Pierce of 712 E Eleventh Street paid $14 and RB B Wallace of 713 N Delaware Street paid $20. Additional motorists listed include Frank Dwyer 25 1229 N Pennsylvania St Garfield Bay rer 42 3917 Winthrop Ave Morris Dunn 23 1534 Fletcher Ave F McDaniel 30 1103 E Washington St Elmer Drake Lafayette Heights and Earl McLaughlin 48 1 of 2254 N Alabama St.

John Pierce Eleventh St RB. B. Wallace Delaware St Frank Dwyer Pennsylvania St Garfield Bayrer Winthrop Ave Morris Dunn Fletcher Ave Oo. F. McDaniel Washington St Elmer Drake Lafayette Heights Earl McLaughlin Alabama St

School Bill Discussed At 10 A.M. Meeting

Legislators and interested individuals met in Dr. H. N. Sherwood’s office to discuss the county unit bill. It is expected to be introduced by Senator Claude S. Steele of Knox to shift control of rural schools from township trustees.

Holmes Gary Senate Claude Steele Knox State Normal School Indiana Michigan City H. N. Sherwood Superintendent of Public Instruction Claude 8. Steele Ind

Speed Case Records Question Mrs Montgomery Traffic Fine

Records in a Shelbyville city court session show Mrs Mayme Montgomery fined for traveling forty five miles per hour. Judge pro tem J Fred Masters imposed fifty dollars plus costs, but an affi davit shows an erasure and a ten dollar fine plus costs written instead.

Mayme Montgomery Shelbyville Ind J. Fred Masters Montgomery

Political feud case paused over precinct committeemen fight

Hearing on a petition to permanently restrain George W. Coffin from ousting twenty six Republican precinct committeemen was moved to February fourteen at 9 30 am by Superior Judge Sidney B Miller. The temporary restraining order remains in force until the final hearing. Coffin, the county chairman, seeks to remove the committeemen after the November election, leading a faction opposed by the Shank Jewett Lemcke group.

George W. Coffin Sidney 8. Miller Miller Coffin Republican Shank-Jewett- Lemcke

Sahara Grotto Elects Officers Monday in Denison

Sahara Grotto Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm will hold its annual officer election in Denison Monday at 8 p.m. after a ceremonial initiation night that drew 200 candidates and a 1,500-strong audience with visitors from Terre Haute and Lafayette and Anderson. A banquet fed 1,000 at 6 p.m.

Sahara Grotto

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