Senator New Attacks Primaries as Conspicuous Failure
United Press story from Washington on July 6 reports Senator New of Indiana branding the primary system as a conspicuous failure and the breeder of corruption and inefficiency. He calls for a nationwide campaign against primaries, aided by the old guard, noting recent Senate primary upsets including New and McCumber. Weeks’ attack on direct primaries is viewed as an opening gun.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington
Senator New
Indiana
New
Congress
Old Guard
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
House
Weeks
Iowa Senatorial Candidate Rebuts Primary Clash
United Press reports in Des Moines that Smith W. Brookhart, the Republican senatorial hopeful who toppled Iowa’s old guard in the recent primary, criticized New's stance on the primary system, calling the approach “all wrong.”
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New
United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Senator New
Smith W. Brookhart
Judge Extends Bond Order At City Prison Science
Judge Delbert O Wilmeth extended his May ruling to August 6 prohibiting professional bondsmen and attorneys from signing bonds at the city prison. Some bondsmen and attorneys reportedly evade the order with police aid by posting cash bonds and then filing paper bonds at the city clerk’s office to reclaim the cash deposited with the turnkey.
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Delbert O. Wilmeth
Grease Sale Hints at Plant Self-Sustainment
Craven reports a grease car sold at 4.125 dollars per hundred pounds, the best price in over a year. He says if the price reaches 4.50 dollars, the sanitary plant will be self sustaining.
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Craven
Jay A. Craven
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
Defense Wins Point as Ward Indictment Might be Dismissed
White Plains N Y July 6 The defense in Walter S Ward case against murder charge scored a gain when Supreme Court Justice Morschauser ordered District Attorney Weeks to show why the indictment against the young millionaire should not be dismissed.
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Ward
White Plains
N. Y
Walter S. Ward
Clarence Peters
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Weeks
Truck Drivers Arrested to Display License
Eighty three truck drivers were arrested today in a police roundup of motorists who do not display city licenses.
WEW Exchange Opened Humboldt Switch In Indiana Bell Toll
The Humboldt automatic exchange at 5 W Forty Fourth St is now in operation. Telephone numbers with wood prefixes and starting digits 7 have been moved to Humboldt. Humboldt and Washington exchanges will serve all subscribers on Forty Fourth Street.
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Indiana Bell Telephone Y
Forty-Fourth St
Humboldt Exchange
Humboldt and
Washington Execs
Ticty-Fourth
Mercury Rising Promises Warm Weather Across the Country
Weather reports show temperatures climbing with a 7 o'clock reading across the nation. Helena Montana recorded a low of 48 degrees while Tampa logged the high at 82 degrees. The forecast indicates continued warming as the mercury rises.
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Helena
Mont
Tampa
Nonsense Proverbs and Pithy Observations Parade in June
A collage of humor and aphorisms by TOM SIMS with quips on work, life, fame, countries, and society. Jabs at chaperones, autos, radio humor, and a June bride who can cook. The piece blends bright warnings with wry social commentary and playful wordplay.
Contracts Let for Ten Portable School Buildings
The Kurman Brick and Equipment Company won the contract for ten portable school buildings at 47887 dollars, awarded by the school commissioners today. President Barry urged recalling two bidders to explain features, as Gadd clashed over remarks and the meeting continued with tense exchanges.
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Kurman Brick and Equipment Company
Barry
Gadd
Battle in Vera Cruz leaves many dead and wounded
In Vera Cruz on July 6, twenty were killed and seventy wounded in a clash between soldiers and the tenants' union. Soldiers aimed to arrest union leader Heron Proal, who resisted. Proal was captured after gunfire that killed a lieutenant and two soldiers.
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Vera Cruz
Union
Heron Proal
Proal
Florence Simmons Faces Juvenile Court Trial Again
Florence Simmons aged 21 of 1417 St Peter Street appears in juvenile court charged with allegedly contributing to the neglect of Frank Bryant Jr. and others children. Bryant of 1430 St Peter Street is named in the neglect case as a separate defendant.
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Florence Simmons
St. Peter St
Frank Bryant
Bryant
Alleged Slayer Transferred to Marion County Jail
Casper Jones of 1029 Parker Ave was moved from City Hospital to Marion County jail today after a fight left him with a leg wound. He is accused of slaying Christian Zimmerman, former owner of the Oakley Club roadhouse at Kentucky Ave and Big Eagle Creek, on June 9.
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Chris Zimmerman
Cved
Casper Jones
Parker Ave
Christian Zimmerman
Oakley Club
Kentucky Ave
Big Eagle Creek
Marion County
Shank Opens Vote On Open Air Theaters In City
Mayor Shank decides to take the theater question to citizens for a direct vote after the council bans municipal open air theaters. Petitions will circulate and ballots appear in newspapers. He vows to veto the ordinance and notes 15 000 to 20 000 signatures by leading residents. Garfield Park Theater opens tonight with opposition to dancing in parks.
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Shank
Brookside
Garfield Park
Bernd
Otto Ray
William E. Claver
Coal Miners Claim Leverage In Talks Over Shortage
New York July 6 Coal miners say depletion of reserves gives them economic leverage as operators are pushed toward negotiations. William Green secretary UMWA says surplus stands at about 10 million tons, enough for two to three weeks if no more is mined. Non union mines supply 4.5 to 5 million tons weekly, about 59 percent of U S consumption.
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New York
William Green
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Green
Ruth's homer caps third inning to boost Yankee lead
Ruth hits a timely grand slam? Actually bases loaded in the third inning. Babe Ruth belted a home run at Polo Grounds New York in the July 6 double header against Cleveland. Mails pitched for Cleveland as Ruth lifts his total to fourteen homers.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Babe Ruth
Cleveland
Mails
Ruth
Riley Hospital Contract Let On 311000 Bid
The James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children awarded the general contract to State Construction Company for 311000. Groundbreaking next week signals start of construction with completion aimed within a year. Total project cost around 500000. Site lies between Robert W. Long and city hospitals.
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Riley Hospital
James Whitcomb Riley Hospital For Children
State Construction Company
Robert W. Long
City Hospitals
Home Bombed in Akron Hit on Dry Squad Leader
Two dynamite bombs wrecked the Akron home of Police Lieutenant Frank McGuire early today. Authorities believe bootleggers are responsible. McGuire leads a dry squad and has fought bootleg operations. No injuries reported. Proceedings prompt renewed crackdown on illegal alcohol trade.
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Akron
Ohio
Frank McGuire
McGuire
Republicans Plan No Subsidy Vote This Session
At a dinner hosted by Senator Lodge leading Republicans decided not to push the Administration subsidy bill this session. They will meet with President Harding to urge him not to veto the shepherds' bonus bill when enacted.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Harding
Fifty More Policemen Urged If Vacations Pass
Chief Rikhoff reports that at least fifty additional policemen will be needed if the recently approved fifteen day vacation ordinance takes effect. Mayor Shank says he will review council rights before signing the measure.
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Rikhoff
Shank
Council
Three Taken In Fight At 144 W Twenty Seventh St
Roy Clapp 22 his wife Audrey 18 and his mother Jennie Clapp 62 are charged with assault and battery after a fight at 144 W Twenty seventh St Audrey started the quarrel according to Mrs Jennie Clapp Roy and Jennie were taken to police headquarters Audrey was found unconscious and sent to City Hospital Roy and his mother face the charges in connection with the incident
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Roy Clapp
Audrey
Jennie Clapp
W. Twenty-seventh St
Roy
Former Deputies Corydon and Hoss Face 1919 Attack Trial
Martin Corydon and Ike Hoss, once deputy sheriffs, faced Criminal Court today on assault and battery and robbery charges linked to the June 1919 attack on Claude Phillips. Corydon received a $25 fine plus costs, while Hoss was discharged.
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Martin Corydon
Ike Hoss
Claude Phillips
Corydon
Hoss
President Harding Edits Marion Star for a Day
President Harding turned editor for a day with a signed piece in the Marion Star. The essay titled The Essentials to Success ties centennial celebrations to national progress, praising sturdy pioneers, industrial growth, and civic virtue while urging continued advancement in industry, education, and community values.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Dustry
Cleveland bootleggers reveal waist harness stunt
Mayor Shank reports legging tactic used by Cleveland bootleggers. They conceal quart bottles with a harness around the waist to appear compliant amidships, creating a misleading impression during operation.
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Cleveland
Shank
Million Strike Grips Nation Despite Wage Rollback Concerns
Washington reports more than a million workers idle in a broad strike movement protesting wage cuts. Labor Department tallies 1,150,000 on strike including 400,000 railway workers and 673,000 bituminous miners out since April 1, with 165,000 anthracite miners and 80,000 textile workers idle.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
United States
Labor Department
Shank Sells Race Horse After Cleveland Trip
Mayor explains absence on July Fourth by saying he went to Cleveland to attend races and sold his horse there. In the same report Fred Cline, vice president of the park board, sprained his arm in a Cleveland hotel accident and could not return.
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Shank
Cleveland
Fred Cline
Board of Park Commissioners
State seeks fair price for Lake County land sale
The State opposes selling its 450 acre Lake County property drained by Lake George unless a reasonable price is offered. Assistant Attorney General Edward White said surrounding land has sold as high as 2000 dollars per acre. The state claims the land after East Chicago Realty Company attempted to sell it.
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Lake County
Lake George
Edward White
East
Senator Harrison Attacks McCumber Tariff Bill As Fatherless Baby
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi denounces the McCumber tariff bill on the Senate floor calling it a fatherless baby. He notes McCumber and Fordney, the bill’s sponsors, are exiting politics with resignations and electoral defeats in sight.
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Washington
McCumber
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Harrison
Fordney
Slater Striking Workers Hold Town After Deportation
Slater Missouri remains under pressure as striking shopworkers maintain control after the deportation of thirty strikebreakers yesterday. Governor Hyde planned a noon conference with adjutant general officials to decide if national guardsmen will be sent to Slater.
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Slater
Hyde
Adjutant General's Office
Brazil Rebels Fight Against Great Numbers
News from Buenos Aires reports Fort Capablanca near Rio de Janeiro surrendered to Brazilian forces. Cannons roared in Rio Bay as rebels still held out amid overwhelming numbers. Americans in Rio sought refuge, including W. A. Haile of Texas and American Commercial Attache Schuyler. Officials tie revolt to Marshal Fonsenca’s faction, once jailed after criticizing the government.
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Ft. Capablanca
Rio de Janeiro
Miles W. Vaughn
United Press
Brazil
Rio Bay
Rio
Fort Capablanca
W. A. Haile
Texas
Schuyz
Marshal Fonseca
Panic in Lexington Ave subway causes scores overcome
In New York the Lexington Ave subway fire erupted from a short circuit causing panic thirty five feet below ground. Children and women fled as smoke and flames spread and more than a hundred people were overcome. Firefighters tended the blaze as hospitals filled with victims and ambulances lined the scene.
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New York
Lexington Ave
Germans Clash in Berlin as Rival Factions Clash
July 6 report of severe clashes between republicans and monarchists across Germany. A 20,000 strong mob gathered before Count Von Gresnaus estate near Magdeburg demanding removal of the imperial flag. The castle fired on the crowd, leaving several believed killed and many wounded.
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Germany
Count von Gresnaus
Magdeburg
Germany Unable To Pay Reparations, Says Michaelis
Chicago July 6 Germany cannot possibly meet the enormous reparations sums said by Dr George Michaelis former German chancellor during 1917 He urged changes in the Versailles treaty to ease payments A reunion and all day picnic of Montezuma and Parke County people in Indianapolis will be at Garfield Park Sunday.
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Chicago
Germany
George Michaelis
Michaelis
Parke County
Indianapolis
Garfield Park
Rebels Offer Return to Work in Kansas Jail Term
In Girard Kansas on July 6 more than 4000 Howat rebels serving contempt of court sentences offered to return to work.
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Girard, Kas
Alexander Howat
Hart Quotes Report of Bad Rolling Stock
Volney B. Fowler cites Hart reporting engines in deplorable condition and widespread late trains on the Big Four system. Officials say repairs restore normal service while union claims half of Cincinnati North ern freight trains run. Local strikers gather at Machinists Hall as leaders praise conduct and call for persistence. Big Four advertises to hire needed workers and recruits accelerate across points.
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Volney B. Fowler
L. V. Hart
Hart
Cincinnati Northern
Cincinnati
Jackson
Mich
Charles Hanrahan
Shank
Machinists Hall
Frank Davison
Englewood Christian Church
Mr. Davison
F. J. Dillon
Pattern Makers
Indianapolis
Big Four
D. J. Mullen
Motive Power
Best Railroad
Monon
Senator Caraway Slams Harding Over Liquor Sale on Ships
Senator Caraway of Arkansas charged President Harding with the most flagrant violation of the Volstead act for allowing the sale of intoxicating liquor on United States shipping board vessels during a Senate session in Washington.
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Washington
Harding
Caraway
Arkansas
Senate
United States Shipping Board
Policeman Rogers Dies on Central Ave Car
Police officer William Rogers, 61, of 3360 Kenwood Ave., died suddenly of apoplexy today on a Central Ave street car. Appointed April 20, 1894, he served, resigned, and rejoined the force in 1901. He was once assigned to Indiana National Bank and is survived by his widow. Also reported, Representative Moses P. Kinkaid of Nebraska died in a Washington hospital from heart trouble after a month of illness.
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William Rogers
Kenwood Ave
Central Ave
Rogers
Indiana National Bank
Ted Press
Washington
Moses P. Kinkaid
Nebraska
Shopcraft Strike Is 80 Per Cent Effective
Chicago reports 75,000 out at 90 percent. New York unions claim 90 percent out with railroads at 50. Other cities show 80 to 100 percent participation. Denver and St Louis report full outages. Some returnees noted. widespread hiring of new workers as shops idle.
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United Press Today
New York
Indiana
Harrisburg
San Francisco
Houston
Texas
Kansas City
Kansas
Atlanta
Denver
St. Louis
Seattle
Wash
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Los Angeles
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St. Paul
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Step Toward Peace on Railroads Deepens
Chicago July 6 The labor board and shopcrafts union leaders exchanged conciliatory letters raising hope for a settlement to the railroad shop workers walkout. Suburban service was cut on Chicago area lines as trains were pulled as a conservation measure. Chicago Northwestern suspended sixteen trains, fourteen suburban and two intercity to Clinton Iowa.
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United Press
Chicago
Ben W. Hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Bert M. Jewelly
Shopcrafts Union
Chiscago
Chicago & Northwestern
Clinton
Iowa
Hooper
Jewell
Union
Pennsylvania Railroad Ultimatum Demands Reinstatement
An ultimatum to striking shopmen in the Pennsylvania Railroad system covers the central region from Buffalo to Fairmont and Altoona to Columbus. Reinstatement requests must be filed by July 10 at 12 noon EST or employment will end. Similar regional action was reported for the Pennsylvania System. Also, the Postoffice reports few mail train delay attempts and vows drastic action.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Great Central
Buffalo
N. Y
Fairmont
W. Va
Altoona
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Postoffice Department
Three strikebreakers shot in Ravena railroad shops
In Ravena West Shore Railroad shops three strikebreakers were shot by unknown assailants. Troops patrolled Ravena as a precaution amid the disturbance.
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Albany
N. Y
West Shore
Ravena
Ex chief jailor pleads guilty to embezzlement
Robert McBroom formerly chief jailer at Marion County jail pleaded guilty to embezzling public funds. Judge Collins in Criminal Court sentenced him to one to five years in Indiana State Prison, fined $1,000 and costs, and disfranchised for three years. He admitted misappropriating $1,000 at the jail.
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Robert McBroom
Marion County
Indiana State Prison
Collins
Fletcher Savings Receivers Authorized to Issue Certificates
The Fletcher Savings and Trust Company as receivers for Premier Motor Corporation was authorized by the Superior Court to issue 100000 in receiver's certificates. The receivership will not interfere with production.
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Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
Premier Motor Corporation
Final bids face Senate test on Muscle Shoals project
Washington July 6 bidders for the Muscle Shoals power and nitrate project are to receive a final opportunity to testify before the Senate Agricultural Committee on Thursday and Friday.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agricultural Committee
Madison Ave sign reads 44-10 miles to Indianapolis
R. B. saw a sign on Madison Ave noting 44 10 miles to Indianapolis Monument Square. M. F. C. witnessed a woman stop her car and rescue a stray cat from the street. Ritter Ave. saw a cherry tree felled to reach the cherries. J. K. observed a flapper with a pink parasol directing an Illinois streetcar line. T. O. M. reported a stranger helping a girl gather comp tants for a makeup case.
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Madison Ave
Indianapolis Monument Square
Www. C
Ritter Ave
J. K
Illinois
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