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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1924
Page
4
Murat Temple from Indianapolis brought a prize song to the Shrine convention in Kansas City. About 100000 visitors filled the streets with canopied processions as 50000 more were expected for the main pageant tomorrow. The parade showcased vibrant uniforms and drums across the city.
Police searched today for two bandits who tied up gas stations in the city. At Standard O station at Geisendorf and W Washington streets a bandit escaped with 15 dollars after a scuffle with Joe Hoy who was knocked in the head as Truman Short attempted to change a ten dollar bill. A colored man, 25, held up J M Roger at the National Refining station near Twelfth Street and Capitol Avenue. Martha Morris, hotel address, is charged with grand larceny in taking a $130 suitcase from Miss Helen McKay. Jewelry and silverware valued at 336 dollars were reported stolen from the home of Jacob Slutzky.
T. N. Taylor president of the State Federation of Labor warns that if Joseph Cravens gains the Democratic gubernatorial nomination the federation would use all means to defeat him in the November general election. The statement singles out Cravens's legislative record as grounds for opposition.
Charles C. Benjamin, head of the gas tax division in the State auditor's office, reports eleven month collections totaling 4,103,514.90 dollars. He estimates May returns will push the annual total to about 4.5 million, roughly 1.5 million above early expectations.
Nine Deaf Students to Graduate. A pageant showing development of educational facilities for the deaf will be part of the commencement program at the State School for the Deaf Thursday. Nine students will be graduated. Dr. Edwin Wesley Dunlavy delivered the baccalaureate address Sunday in the school chapel.
Alien M. Lewis remains Republican precinct committeeman for Coal Creek Township after a Circuit Court recount on a petition by defeated candidate Mills Bratton. The recount, held Saturday, did not change the election board tally. Lewis was declared elected by two votes.
Indiana retailers plan a two day Sever meeting to discuss stricter food handler exams tighter state supervision of weights and measures and a statewide act.
San Francisco report profiles Dalla Patra the former vamp turned housewife. She recounts an extradition to New York, marriage to architect Erich Buehle, and courtly charm that won her husband. She argues women should master social know how before marriage and keep a husband’s interest.
Richmond Indiana June 2. A committee report condemning commercialized amusements especially Sunday movies will be presented to the General Assembly of United Presbyterian churches. Approval is expected. A separate report on the new revised faith statement may widen a fight between modernists and fundamentalists over church control. One article calls for lifting the ban on singing hymns in worship.
Commencement week activities begin at DePauw University Greencastle Indiana with final chapel exercises for seniors and conferring of degrees on Wednesday. Bishop Edwin H Hughes former DePauw president will give the commencement address as Bishop George B Grose retiring president delivered the baccalaureate sermon.
A puzzle guides starting at a letter in a diagram to travel along lines forming a four word sentence. Each letter used once in a circuit. Yesterday's result 36. A quarter of 36 is 9 plus half is 18 plus twice 36 is 72 plus 1 equals 100.
The Fred KB Sawyer county road in Harrison Township Bartholomew County is not built to specifications. Bridges lack correct height and abutments insufficient in thickness. Grading stone work do not follow specs. County engineer and county superintendent held responsible. Road remains unfinished.
Three firemen were hurt battling a blaze at the Griffith Brothers wholesale millinery store at 24 W Maryland St. John Lanahan 82 was struck by a hose nozzle William Swan 27 suffered hand cuts and George Diller sustained body bruises after a ladder fall. Damage is pegged at 2000 with water seeping into four floors raising total losses.
Samuel D. Pierson 73 cigar dealer died Sunday and funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at his home 2445 N Meridian St with Rev Allan E B Philpott in charge Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery He was president and treasurer of the 8 D Pierson cigar stores survived by his widow two daughters a son two sisters and a brother and was a member of Knight Templars Mural Shrine K of P Marion Club and Columbia Club
Five Lancaster County brothers, all Pennsylvan ia Railroad employees, total 190 years of service. David A. Robinson leads with 41 years, joined by William S. Robinson 44 years, James K. Robinson 41 years, Rathmel R. Robinson 35 years, and others in the generation.
The record lists Milton T. Robinson, freight conductor in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as a veteran with twenty seven years and six months of service.
State board of accounts examiners report irregularities among county officials. Benjamin Gross, superintendent of the Laporte County poor farm, bought a horse and cow from the county and sold them back for a $50 profit and refunded the money. Fred A. Rausheer, auditor, faced numerous irregularities including illegal claims and fees. Pocket knives for officers were paid for, and health commissioner Charles E. Burleson owes $1,054 for illegal fees and mileage charged for using his auto.
The Hoosier Tourist Club plans a spring luncheon and guest party at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on Thursday. Mrs. Herbert Fatout is in charge of the program.
James M. Lynch of Syracuse New York appears to have won the International Typographical Union presidency as returns indicate his lead over the nearest rival by 3223 votes. The full Administration ticket seems to have won based on the latest tabulation from the International headquarters.
Police aid requested in locating Leo Brand a 17 year old boy from Cleveland Ohio missing since leaving his sister Opal Barker’s home at 248 North Beville Avenue.
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