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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

Page

10

Youths Escape Reform School in Plainfield Indiana

Two youths escaped from the Plainfield reform school and remain at large as police hunt several missing persons. Henry Pettigrew and Rex Meadows both 17 were described as tall and well built with brown hair and blue eyes. Missing are Donald Cressler Jr 6 Audie Byers 17 Robert Day 16 and reports place George Wyatt and a Mr Lane traveling to Rockville.

Plainfield Ind Henry Pettigrew Anderson Rex Meadows Donald Cressler, Jr Shelby St Audie Byers Bluff Ave Robert Day Maryland St Roy Wyatt Colfax George Wyatt Rockville Lane

License Causes Arrest in Local Collision Case

Bert Calor, 43, of 2012 Hovey St., was arrested Tuesday night for failing to stop after an accident. Frank S. Harrison, 402 N. Liberty St., reported a car bearing Caylor’s plate struck his vehicle and pushed it into a car owned by Irene Young, 4178 New Jersey St. Edward Wright, 2250 Kenwood Ave., allegedly drove while intoxicated after his car collided with a truck owned by George Amt, 351 Virginia Ave.

Bert Calor Hovey St Frank S. Harrison Liberty St Caylor Irene Young New Jersey Edward Wright Kenwood Ave George Amt Virginia Ave

Old Man Svengali Puts Hypnotic Power in New Jazz Record

Jazz writer Walter D Hickman reviews Svengali like energy shaping a new Victor record Red Hot Mamma by Coon Sanders Original Night Hawk Orchestra with Night Hawk Blues on the flip side He notes European imports Marek Weber records with Greet ing of Joy and Sunset on the St Lawrence and praises their quality Several attractions including Tangerine So This Is London Here Comes the Bride and more play in local venues with a mixed bill of performers and acts.

Svengali Victor St. Lawrence Europe Weber Keith's London Bride English's Lyric Evelyn Phillips The Palace Flapper Circle

Abies Irish Rose to Open Capitol Theater Run

On Sunday night the Capitol theater reopens with Anne Nichols comedy Abie's Irish Rose. The lighthearted tale spans three acts and features a cast that keeps the humor high. The show has enjoyed long runs in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.

Capitol Theater Anne Nichols Abie Republic Theater New York City Los Angeles San Francisco Washington Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

Suit to decide who fills State public service post

A suit filed with Superior Judge Sidney S. Miller seeks to resolve which of two O t, Ratts and Smith, should occupy a seat on the State public service commission. Ratts asks the auditor to pay his May salary of 3500. Smith was named to succeed Ratts by Governor McCray, who resigned April 30. Ratts contends the appointment is illegal and wants a ruling on the commission’s leadership.

State Public Service Commission Sidney S. Miller Oscar Ratts Oscar Smith Commission Miller Ratts Smith McCray Mratts Batts

Quieting Brake Noises With Simple Adjustments

A guide from 1924 explains how to stop brake squeals and chatter by equalizing clearance between brake band and drum, checking rivets, addressing uneven wear, and cleaning glazed linings. It covers loose rods, chassis contact, and a worn felt washer causing grease on linings, with remedies and next week’s topic.

S-N-L Technical Syndicate

Advice to June Graduate: Literary Field Holds Top Place

Frederick O Brien argues aspirants should pursue writing with consistent effort and money back of ambition. He says mastery of language, originality, patience, and industry are essential, early years require other work to support writing, and money should not be the aim. He notes top success may bring fame but risk of spoil, and warns that authorship is a continual struggle to master expression and ideas.

Lawyers Oppose Phone Proposal In Indiana Bell Rate Move

Attorneys for the public service commission oppose Indiana Bell Telephone's plan to raise rates by about 600000 dollars beyond what was asked. They argue the final rate must come from the commission and the proposed decree would hinder the commission’s authority. Judge George T. Page will be asked to interpret the injunction the week of June 15. Thieves used a shuffled card pack to steal 180000 francs from the Monte Carlo Casino.

Public Service Commission Indiana Bell Telephone Company Commission George T. Page Springfield Ill Monte Carlo

Get This Book Simple Car Troubles Guide

A practical manual promises quick, expert level auto repairs by step by step tests and adjustments shown in clear illustrations. It explains how to locate problems in minutes with instructions you can follow as if beside you.

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