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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1924

Page

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Coolidge Returns to Duty After Calvins Glum Funeral

President Coolidge resumes official duties in Washington after burying his younger son Calvin Jr. The presidential party arrived at 7 20 a m from Plymouth Vermont where the burial took place. Mrs Coolidge is tired but brave Col John Coolidge joins in support as he returns from the funeral train.

United Press Ashington Coolidge Washington Mountain Plymouth Calvin Coolidge, Jr Col John Coolidge Col. Coolidge

West Baden GOP gathering sparks talk of Coolidge era

Republican editors politicians and activists mingle at the West Baden midsummer outing. The event features candid talk about state prospects and the New York convention. Klan references surface in nearby French Lick as Walter Bossert appears among GOP leaders and raises questions about his presence.

Times West Baden Ind Republican Editorial Association Coolidge and Dawes Ralston New York French Lick Tom Taggart Walter Bossert Bossert the Baden George Elliott

Noted doctors to be in city for Indiana medical meeting

The Indiana State Medical Association plans its largest meeting in Indianapolis from Sept. 4 to 26. Renowned surgeons and physicians will participate, including Dr. William J. Mayo of Rochester and many specialists from Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis and elsewhere.

Indiana State Medical Association Indianapolis Samuel E. Earp William J. Mayo Rochester Minn L. G. Heyn Cincinnati Frank B. Smithies Chicago Walter Boothy Clyde Cummer Cleveland Alfred Stengel Philadelphia James B. Herrick F. M. Pottenger Los Angeles Bransford Lewis Everts Graham St. Louis Andre Croft Columbus Ohio Kellogg Speed Allen B. Kanavel C. A. Hedson W. D. Haynes

Bus wreck injures 21 on Riverside Drive collision

A bus collided with a motor vehicle on Riverside Drive early today. Twenty one passengers were injured and rushed to hospitals while others were shaken but escaped serious harm.

United Press New York Riverside Dr

Miss Edna Holt Heroine In Farmhouse Blaze In Tipton County

Miss Edna Lucille Holt sixteen years old is in serious condition after a coal oil explosion at a Tipton County farm home. She twice rushed into flames to save her sister Alice and baby brother Louis Meredith four months. The child died en route to hospital. Edna Lucille survived with burns as the house and furnishings burned.

Edna Lucille Holt Tipton Ind Methodist Hospital Miss Holt Tipton County Alice Louis Meredith Noblesville Edna Lucille Clem Hott

Uprising in Burgas District Triggers Martial Law

Martial law declared in Burgas district Bulgaria after rebels killed officials and clashes with troops left many dead. Sofia reports Agrarian uprisings spreading from last week to a districtwide revolution along the Black Sea with more than 700 arrests at Varna and nearby areas.

Preas Athens Burgas Bulgaria Sofia Black Sea Varna

Woman Ingests Poison After Domestic Trouble

Attendants at a city hospital said 19 year old Beatrice Wiseheart of 1729 Roosevelt Avenue would live after she attempted suicide by placing poison in a biscuit and eating it. She told police she had domestic trouble.

City Hospital Beatrice Wiseheart Roosevelt. Ave

Rail guards promised at nickel plate railroad crossings

Police Chief Rikhoff said Nickle Plate officials will station flagmen at north side crossings where municipal code required 24 hour guards. The railroad will also set up watchman shanties and install signal bells at non guarded points. Capt Sumner will continue crossing survey and enforce compliance, with arrests if needed.

Nickle Plate Railroad Herman F. Rikhoff Indianapolis Times Rikhoff Thirtieth St Nickle Plate Police Chiefs Montreal Canada Charles Sumner

Farm buildings burned in suspected arson near Noblesville

Fire destroyed the residence two barns and all outbuildings on the William Whicker farm near Noblesville Indiana with a loss over 15000 dollars. Fires started simultaneously and rags saturated with coal oil were found suggesting incendiary origin.

Noblesville Ind William Whicker

Thieves Loot Grocery in Greencastle

In Greencastle Indiana thieves looted the C A Kelly grocery early today. The proprietor could not estimate the loss.

Times Greencastle Ind C. A. Kelly

Eight Reasons for Learning to Swim Campaign Next Week

Red Cross leads a learn to swim drive with life saving instructions from top rescuers. 2400 children aged 9 to 16 will attend daily lessons at seven pools guided by Miss Helen Cruse and a team of instructors including Miss India Wilson Miss Black and Mrs Helen Scott.

Red Cross Faiairest Red Cross Life Saving Corps India Wilson Girl Scouts Lowena Smith Y. W.C. A. Red Cross Life Saving Unit Schaeffer Virginia Fitch Cornelia Manson Edith Jane Dyer Elizabeth Helm Hoosier Athletic Club Catherine Black Red Cross Life Saving Corps of Parker, Conn Clare Masteller Y. W. C. A. Red Cross Life Saving Unit Helen Cruse Miss Wilson Miss Black Helen Scott Ernest Hoelscher Boy Scout Miss Helm Miss Smith Willard Pool Robert Winsted Twenty-Sixth St. Bathing Beach Miss Dyer Manson Fitch Broad Ripple Masteller Rowena Smith Claire Masteller

Truck Passenger Dies In Street Fall At Two Intersections

Benjamin Quackenbush aged 65 of 304 South Noble Street died after falling from a moving truck at Harrison and Shelby Streets. Driver Oscar Russell, 24 of 627 Lord Street, was released on his own recognizance after being charged with involuntary manslaughter. Witnesses said the truck moved slowly while Russell said he borrowed it to move a gas stove from Quackenbush’s home to 610 Fletcher Avenue. The stove caused the fall and Quackenbush’s head struck the pavement. Body taken to city morgue.

Benjamin Quackenbush S. Noble St Harrison and Shelby Sts Oscar Russell Lord St Paul F. Robinson Sedley Branch Russell

American airmen head toward Europe on Balkans hop

United States flyers Lieutenants Smith Nelson and Wade reach Constantinople after a nine hour flight from Aleppo. They rest at the American embassy and plan to fly to Bucharest as their next hop.

United Preas Constantinople Smith Nelson Wade Europe United States Aleppo Balkans Bucharest

Mansfield Re-elected Regional Chairman on Railroad Group

H L Mansfield of Dayton Ohio was re-elected regional chairman of The Keystone Association of Miscellaneous Employees on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Other officers named are D H Sprenger of Seymour vice chairman and R H Ward of Columbus secretary.

H. L. Mansfield Dayton Ohio Keystone Association of Pennsylvania Railroad R. N. Ward Majestic D. H. Sprenger Seymour R. H. Ward Columbus

Bloody trail in city scene leads to painting mishap

Police responded to a shooting report at 965 Twenty Fifth Street. They found three year old Frank Davis, described as colored, with red paint splattered on his veloci pede as investigators noted blood in the scene. The incident was determined as an accidental paint spill rather than a crime.

Frank Davis W.twenty-Fifth St Frank

Rebels Capture City in Brazil Action

United Press report from Washington states rebel troops have seized Sao Paulo Brazil and the state governor has withdrawn the city. The American consul Arminus T. Haeberte said protection of life and property is promised.

United Presa Washington Sao Paulo Brazil State Department Arminus T. Haeberte

Harrison Commended for Police Survey Support

Leonard V. Harrison head of the Chamber of Commerce civic affairs department received anonymous letters praising his recent Indianapolis police force survey. John B. R. Reynolds and Henry L. Dithmer declined Mayor Shank's offer to appoint Harrison to the force.

Leonard V. Harrison Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Harrison John B. R. Reynolds Henry L. Dithmer Samuel Lewis Shank

Condition is serious James Patterson in coal yard accident

Eight year old James Patterson of 3265 Harris Sr injured at Mt. Jackson coal yards when run over by a coal car. He remains in serious condition at the city hospital. One leg had to be amputated below the knee after his feet were pinned under the wheels until the car was moved with a crowbar.

James Patterson Harris Sr Mt. Jackson

Two Hurt in Auto Grashes

Two persons were slightly injured in auto accidents Thursday night. An auto driven by a young boy with Oklahoma plates failed to stop after striking an auto owned by Mrs. Bernice Harrah at 2202 Jones Street. Her sister Mrs. Leah Wertenberger was injured.

Oklahoma Bernice Harrah Jones St Leah Wertenberger S. Harding St Myrtle Beckman Greenfield Ind W. B. Martin River Ave Sherman Dr E. Washington St Polly Martin Francis Welch New Jersey St Welch

Thieves Steal Clothes and Personal Items in Local Thefts

Police report losses at Fentress and Failey cleaning shop where $215 in clothing was taken. R. G. Winters reports a $7 purse theft. J. G. Glatt says $20 in cigarettes and candy vanished from his Broad Ripple refreshment stand during the Shrine circus Thursday night.

Fentress& Failey Boulevard Pl R. G. Winters E. Washington St Shrine Circus J. G. Glatt Broad Ripple

Girl's Loss Over Dog Shocks Father in Buckle Street Home

E G Case reports daughter Helen May cried herself to sleep Thursday over the loss of a black water spaniel described as gorgeous. Police later arrest Link Whitehead 21 of 1838 Ludlow Ave for speeding in the same city.

Helen May Case Case Buckle St Link Whitehead Ludlow Ave

Indiana Bell Victorious In Court Halting Rate Increases

Federal Judge George Page ruled against Indiana Bell on rate increases and ordered the new rates halted until a statewide public service commission hearing. The state will push valuation by the PSC with its own engineers and dismisses the injunction suit. Residence rates stay near current levels while business lines revert to the old flat rate.

Indiana Bell Telephone Company United States Circuit Court of Appeals Indiana Public Service Commission Superior Court Linn D. Hay Samuel L. Artman Indianapolis Commission Frank Wampler Judge Page Dailey Lesh

Conference Sought With Telephone Firm Leaders

Commission attorneys disputed the matter and Dailey requested a conference with Curtis H. Rottger president of the company and other telephone company representatives and lawyers. The note ends with a turn to Page 9 for continuation.

Dailey Curtis H. Rottger

Bondsmen Reinstated by City Judge with Conditions

More than nineteen bondsmen suspended from city court since April 8 were reinstated today by City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth. They may operate again on the condition that previous practices are not resumed. If they solicit prisoners or charge higher rates than court-set, the suspension becomes permanent.

Delbert O. Wilmeth

Carmel Fire Under Probe by State Officials

Investigators from the State fire marshal's office went to Carmel Indiana to probe a blaze that destroyed a farm house two barns and a corn crib Thursday night. Officials suspect arson as oil had been poured near the initial fire site and say a previous barn fire with no damage may be related.

State Fire Marshalls Office Carmel Ind

Sneak Thieves Target City Homes Reported Stolen Cash

Mrs. John Meyers of 825 N. Delaware St. said $400 was taken from her home while Mrs. Paul B. Coble of 1717 N. Talbott St. Apt B reported $12 stolen from her residence.

John Meyers Delaware St Paul B. Coble N. Talbott St Apt. B

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