Indianapolis School Board Member Proposes Higher Tax Levy
Fred Bates Johnson, Indianapolis school board member, spoke at a luncheon of the American Association of Engineers urging higher taxes to fund better housing for city students. He criticized the state tax board for selective information and noted 7,500 pupils live in inadequate portable or unsanitary housing while 1,200 more enrollments are added yearly. The board plans three new grade schools but faces crowding beyond these gains.
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Indianapolis
Fred Bates Johnson
American Association of Engineers
Johnson
State Tax Board
Association of Engineers
Typothetae School of Friniing
City Advertisement Department of Public Works Office
City advertisement details from the Department of Public Works and Board office signaling a municipal notice or procurement posting. Specifics such as project scope, dates, and bidding are not fully readable in the fragment.
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City Advertisement Department OF Public Works Office OF the Board
Charles E. Coffin
W. H. Freeman
M. J. Spencer
Board of Public Works
City of Indian
City Advertisement Department OF Public Works
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Department OF Public Works
Public Works Notices on 1925 Indianapolis Assessments
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces approved assessment rolls for various street and alley improvements under multiple Improvement Resolutions. Friday July 31, 1925, is set for hearing remonstrances and determining benefited amounts for assessed parcels including alleys along New Jersey and Michigan streets with concrete and paving work described.
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Man Fined for Reckless Driving in City Court
Sam Rotz of 1940 Columbia Avenue was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth on a reckless driving charge. Judgment was withheld on an assault and battery charge. The incident followed a collision with an auto driven by Mrs Mildred Grimes of 22 State Street, injuring her.
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Sam Rotz
Columbia Ave
Delbert O. Wilmeth
Rotz
Mildred Grimes
S. State St
Michigan
Alabama Sts
Grimes
Indianapolis Board considers bakery extension petition
Notice from the Board of Zoning Appeals that Baking Company seeks a 6x71 foot bakery addition at 1644-46 Garfield. A public hearing is set for Tuesday Aug 4 1925 at 1 PM, with interested property owners invited to attend and speak.
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Board OF Zoning Appeals Noti Novite
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Baking Company
Board of Zoning Appeals
Indianapolis
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City Advertisement Department OF Public Works
Beech Grove Meeting Eyes Town Improvement Push
Beech Grove citizens gather at the I. O. O. F. hall to discuss a town development program. William Geschwiler serves as temporary chairman as A. L. Portius and Leo X. Smith prepare to speak. All residents invited.
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Beech Grove
I. O. O. F. Hall
William Geschwiler
A. L. Portteus
Federation of Community Clubs
Leo X. Smith
Girls Play In League Action On Thursday Scores
Riley playground beat Rhodius 14 to 10. Willard defeated Highland 41 to 7. Finch lost to Greer 9 to 12. Jamerson forfeited to Brightwood. In Tuesday rounds School 22 forfeited to Greer.
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Riley Playground
Rhodius
Willard
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Finch
Greer
Jamerson
Brightwood
Plan first aid station for government employees
A first aid station will be established in the Federal Building with a nurse in attendance. Postmaster Robert H. Bryson said the arrangements should be completed about August 1. The office will be on the third floor in rooms vacated by the Bureau of Animal Industry and a physician will be employed for part time service.
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Robert H. Bryson
Bureau O Animal Industry
Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Foundation Bid Set
The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza project moves toward bidding for the main building foundation. State board of accounts engineer C Cosgrove said a report on specs would be ready before Monday. Trustees plan to meet Monday to award the contract. bids were opened Tuesday by Lawrence F. Orr who ordered specifications submitted.
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W. PP. Cosgrove
State Board of Accounts
Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
Lawrence F. Orr
Board of Accounts
Pardon Stirred Hartford City Over Murder Case
A Hartford City reader fears a grave miscarriage of justice after Rae Krauss, serving a life term for poisoning her stepdaughter Crystal Krauss, was pardoned by the Governor. The enraged correspondent claims prosecutors and citizens opposed leniency and warns the public danger if Krauss is released.
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Rae Krauss
Crystal Krauss
Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit
Cravens at Illinois and Washington Streets Found Woman
A person named Cravens was found on the street near Illinois and Washington Streets late Thursday wearing women’s clothing.
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Man Cravens
Illinois
Washington Sts
Wood
Prominent Mason Sloan Dies at 56 in Indianapolis
Charles Elmer Sloan 56 died at home 2059 N Alabama St following a 30 year run at Indiana Manufacturing. Active in Masonry De Molay Oriental Lodge Shrine Scottish Rite and clubs including Columbia and Indianapolis Country Club. Burial Crown Hill Saturday after 2:30 p.m. services. Survivors include widow mother and two sisters.
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Alabama St
Order of
de Molay
Indianapolis
Oriental Lodge
Ind
Indiana Manufacturing Company
Smoke Case Held Up In City Court Dismissed
Charges against M. K. Foxworthy of the Merchants Heat and Light Company for alleged violation of the anti smoke ordinance were dismissed after he denied he was general manager but admitted he was manager of sales and distribution of service. The city smoke inspector filed charges against the company. chief engineer C. E. Perrine testified efforts were being made to comply. Judge Wilmeth set a decision date of August 5.
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M. K. Foxworthy
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Foxworthy
H. F. Templeton
C. E. Perrine
Washington Ave
Delbert O. Wilmeth
Wray Pushes Train Elevation Plan With Daily Telegrams
H G Wray the track elevation engineer pledged to telegram T B Hamilton daily until the Pennsylvania Railroad answers the plan to elevate tracks from Davidson Street to State Avenue under study since May 1. He accuses officials of evading endorsement of the 1.5 million dollar project which would open seven streets to uninterrupted traffic.
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H. G. Wray
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Davidson St
State Ave
T. B. Hamilton
Western Region
Wray
Ray
City court fines for speeding and muffler violation
Ray Jarvis of 1942 N. Olney Street faced city court today and was fined $5 plus costs for speeding and $25 plus costs for driving with an open muffler.
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Ray Jarvis
N. Olney St
UTMOST IN DANCE DIVERSION AT Riverside Dance Palace
Special deluxe engagement of Arnold Johnson and his famous orchestra from the Golf and Country Club Hollywood California Saturday and Sunday July 25 and 26. Dance to your heart's content to the music of your heart's desire. Riverside Dance Palace.
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Arnold Johnson
Golf and Country Club
Hollywood
Cal
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