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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
7
The Indianapolis Times quotes the Indiana Constitution asserting no law shall restrain free interchange of thought or right to speak write or print freely as core civic principle. Roy W. Howard, president, is noted in the masthead.
A citizen appeal urges proactive steps to avoid disruptions on streetcar lines, criticizing police use and court actions. It calls merchants to investigate conditions and politicians to honor settlements, arguing for dialogue over force and citing broader political folly and wasted promises.
The editorial warns against efforts to block public expression on issues including prohibition. It cites Senator Borah and the Anti-Saloon League opposing referendums, urges tolerance and adherence to democratic compromise, and argues a majority should determine the law while preserving order.
Two Kansas City youths sentenced to 30 days for car thefts spend a day in prison to see crime’s grim results. A police captain’s plan shows them the “earthly hell” of confinement, labor, and broken lives as former inmates warn that crime does not pay.
Washington reports say the House backed a 4 billion dollar French debt settlement and the Senate plans to delay ratification until Paris acts. Briand is praised by supporters while former Herriot ministers plot against him. Ratification may slip to fall if Paris delays, reflecting cross Atlantic political tension.
A Cleveland bride seeking divorce married a bookmaker she believed was a writer and book maker. He swindled her out of $1 200 by betting on horse races. She uncovered the scheme and ended the marriage expecting a less literary next husband.
A future Zeppelin plans a non stop 22 day world circumnavigation from Spain with Atlantic and Pacific crossings returning to base. Aircraft men remain undaunted about success. Also quips on cold remedies shaving and late rising reflect light newspaper humor.
A Kansas couple, E. Haldeman-Julius and wife, plan to rewed by a judge arguing marriage is a civil contract not a church rite. He claims the state should officiate, sparking debate on whether true marriage rests in law or sacred bond and shared life.
The piece contrasts a rare absence of crime with a heavy focus on sport, noting a massive crowd of five hundred thousand at the English derby and a $12,000,000 betting windfall. It critiques political fear, tax talk, and White House aides while touching on Mussolini, the New York parade with black shirts, and references to Sacco and Vanzetti and Massachusetts.
Indianapolis welcomes film star Reginald Denny at Union Station with a busy day planned. He meets the mayor, lunches with the Advertising Club, tours the city, meets Governor Jackson, visits the Riley home, attends a Universal dinner, and broadcasts at 8 15 from WFBM before leaving Friday morning.
Mona Kingsley has quickly become a favorite at the Walker Company and appears this week in The Goose Hangs High at Keith's theater.
Police report multiple stolen vehicles linked to residents and businesses. Items include a Ford from New York and Illinois Streets, a Chevrolet diesel from 416 East Vermont Street, and a Chevy at the Indiana State Capitol driveway, with names and addresses across Cherlane Tope and Westfield noted.
Washington dispatch notes Democrats need nine seats for a Senate majority and highlight contests in Oregon Nevada Colorado Arizona Massachusetts Kentucky Oklahoma Maryland Missouri Wisconsin North Dakota and other states. The article outlines potential defeats of Republican incumbents and bids by key figures such as Haney Baker Hayden and Barkley amid a volatile political climate.
Police report cars located include Bascomb Hensley of Ft Harrison with a Ford found at Pennsylvania and Market. Clark Marshall of Ft Harrison with a Chevrolet found at Liberty and New York. Roy D. Simmons of 447 E South St with a Chevrolet found at 565 280 from that address.
A postal card bearing the address VO-619 was mailed and received after authorities identified the string as an automobile number. They traced the owner via a motor vehicle registry lookup.
Universal film star Reginald Denny arrived in the city today for a short visit, drawing local attention and fan interest during his stay.
A jumble of public health hints about summer insects urges readers to keep homes pest free. Light humor appears in quips about kisses and a tramp blamed on a doctor, ending with a long walk after meals.
A collection of brief Q A items covering Olympic host cities and winners, glycerine composition, lumber production by state in 1923, poetry lines by Sam Walter Foss and Edwin Markham, chestnut production shifts, lava composition, standard silver dollar weight, banana growth orientation, Latin phrase mobilis in mobili meaning, white population estimate, and piano key and string counts.
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