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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1926

Page

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In Love at the Office Mary Rose Discovers Feelings for Boss

Mary Rose Middleton, a 22-year-old Dexter Automobile stenographer, realizes she loves John Manners after a routine encounter in the office. Flossie, her dazzling sister, teases with news of Mr Dexter’s interest in her, hinting at office romance and risk.

Mary Rose Middleton Mr. Manners N. Meridian St Miss Middleton Mary Rose John Manners Miss Brown Miss Minnick Adolph Dexter Automobile Company Flossie Dexter Company Daisy Flossie Middleton Mr. Dexter Purity Helen of Troy Lady Hamilton

Thaw and Nesbit Appear Peaceful in Atlantic City Meeting

Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit and son Russell Thaw dined together at a Atlantic City hotel amid reports of reconciliation. They denied the Chicago hotel story and refused to confirm paternity or renewed hostility despite lingering questions.

United Press Atlantic City N. J Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Stanford White Russell Thaw Evelyn Thaw Russell Chicago Evelyn Thaw Harry

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Fragmentary OCR shows numeric values and times but no clear event, person, or organization to summarize. The text lacks context, making a safe card impossible without additional readable material.

Alcoholism Death Rate on Increase in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis death rate from acute alcoholism rose after 1919 with a high of 3.40 in 1924 and 3.28 in 1925, per health statistician C Tom Johnson. City chemist Jesse R Dunwoody notes dangerous bootleg liquids from police raids and warns drinking such liquor is life threatening.

Indianapolis C. Tom Johnson Board of Health Johnson Jesse R. Dunwoody Dunwoody

Remy Pushes Hard on Appeals in Indianapo lis Liquor Case

Prosecutor William H. Remy told Judge James A. Collins he would curb bootlegger appeals by raising bonds. Joe Farb, convicted of selling liquor, sought bail during appeal. Judge Collins set the bond at 5 000 after Remy urged 29 000. Farb denied bail and jailed 30 days after a 100 fine.

Indianapolis William H. Remy Joe Farb N. Adelaide Sr James A. Collins State Supreme Court Remy Collins Arb Henry Winkler Farb

Mrs Florence Williams Receives Prize for Biggest Nerve

Washington June 5 The United States Government awards the permanent prize for nerve to Mrs Florence Williams of Verbna Pennsylvania. Mrs Williams was convicted of killing her husband and attempted to collect his World War bonus insurance after the treasury comptroller denied her application.

Times Washington United States Florence Williams Verbna

Lloyd George Defies Liberal Opposition in Split Fight

Former Prime Minister David Lloyd George, in Manchester, declares no intention of leaving leadership of the Liberal party and resists a challenge from the Oxford and Asquith group claiming he was denied a square deal. The conflict marks a heightened split within the party amid internal leadership tensions.

United Press Manchester Eng David Lloyd George Liberal Party Earl of Oxford and Asquith

Indiana man fined and given six months for petit larceny

William Ford of 743 West New York Street was fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to six months by Criminal Judge James A. Collins on a petit larceny charge at the Indiana State farm today.

William Ford New York St Indiana James A. Collins

Imprisoned for year in crash near Shelbyville

James Clegg of Carthage was sentenced to one year for driving an auto while intoxicated. His vehicle collided with a car driven by Peter Croney of Indianapolis, leaving Croney badly injured.

United Press Shelbyville Ind James Clegg Carthage Peter Croney Madison Ave Indianapolis Croney

Purdue trustees gain two new appointees

Governor announces the reappointment of James W. Noel of Indianapolis and John A. Hildebrand of Batesville to the board of trustees at Purdue University. The appointments formalize leadership continuity for the state's flagship university.

Jackson James W. Noel Indianapolis John A. Hildeb Batesville of Trustees Purdue University

France Likely To Refuse US Debt Settlement

Paris June 5 Franklin Bouillon chairman of the foreign affairs committee says France will not ratify the Berenger debt agreement with the United States. He argues the terms are unfavourable compared to Italy and Germany Dawes plan features are missing and order bills could let other nations buy from the US and cap France with a fiscal threat.

United Press Paris Franklin Bouillon Foreign Affairs Committee French Chamber of Deputies America France Italy Germany United States

Senate program cut to four bills as adjournment hinges on French ratification

The Senate trimmed its agenda to four items the French debt settlement the Radio Regulation bill the Rivers and Harbors bill and possibly the Cummins railroad consolidation measure. Adjournment depends on the French Parliament action on the $4 billion pact and may be delayed until fall if not ratified. Senator McNary expects a vote on the Haugen farm relief bill by mid next week for House action.

Washington Senate McNary Oregon House

Hunger Hiker Loses Eleven Pounds On Endurance Walk

George Hasler Johnston resumed the Chicago to New York trek on the Lincoln Highway near Ligonier Indiana brushing unpaved stretches and detours. He rode by bike and walked thirty miles while consuming six quarts of water. Physicians report he is in good health despite an eleven pound loss.

Bu _ United Press Ligonier Ind George Hasler Johnston Chicago New York Johnston Waterloo Lincoln Highway

William Bright Held on Fraudulent Check Charge

William Bright, 24, of 2242 College Ave, was scheduled today on a charge of issuing a fraudulent check. He faces prior charges of con- (text cut).

William Bright College Ave

Quick action saves drowning boy after triple submersion

Lloyd Lock, 11, of 222 Summit St, was revived at city hospital after sinking three times in Pleasant Run. Irvin Hochstetler, aided by his brother Frank, dived in to find and revive the waterlogged child, with police and motor officers aiding resuscitation.

Pleasant Run Lloyd Lock Summit St City Hospital Irvin Hochstetler University Ave Hochstetler Brookville Hd Frank Hochstetler Leonard Dillon S. Summit St Harrison Greber Curtis Greber Fitcher Ava Lloyd Dillon Greber Hochstetler Brothers Albers and Payne

Judge Felt Seriously Injured In Fall At Home

Municipal Judge Edward W. Felt, 66, was seriously hurt after falling about fifteen feet from a back porch while arranging a trellis at 60 N Irvington Ave. He suffered multiple broken ribs and possible internal injuries and was rushed to Methodist Hospital for treatment.

Edward W. Felt N. Irvington Ave Methodist Hospital Felt

Burglary at Hang Drug Store After Night Yard Bricks

A burglar used a forty-pound brick to smash the plate glass door of Hang Drug Store at 53 S Illinois St during the night. He reportedly found only a fountain pen worth $6 and perhaps a few cigarettes or cigars. The brick damaged the tile floor. William Levy, a newsboy, discovered the break in and notified police.

Hang Drug Illinois St O. W. Stansifer William Levy

Ring Stolen From Doctor's Park Avenue Home

Dr. William Bolen reports a $1,000 diamond ring stolen from his residence at 2917 Park Avenue on Friday. Police are investigating the theft as a valued item loss.

William Bolen Park Ave

Floods Hit German Ruhr and Brandenburg Factories

Floods across Württemberg inundate the Zeppelin works at Friedrichshafen and the Maybach Motor plant in the Friederichshafen region, causing damage and disruption to operations and transportation.

Germany United Press Berlin Wurtemburg Zeppelin Friederichshafen Mayback

Police Criticizes Arrests of Union Organizers in Indiana Case

Special Judge Solon J. Carter denied dissolving a temporary restraining order against Indianapolis police after they arrested union organizers from the street railway employes. The ruling labeled the arrests as potentially criminal and cautioned officers to seek legal counsel before future actions.

Police Department Indianapolis Street Railway Company Solon J. Carter Superior Court Three Frank P. Baker W. C. Bachelder Russel and Joseph Fort Jesse Young Curtis Johnson Carl Lucas Carter

Intrusion at Municipal Judge's Office Probed by Prosecutor

Judson L. Stark was detailed to investigate two men entering Municipal Judge Dan V. White's office at police headquarters early Thursday. Prosecutor Wiliam H. Remy ordered Stark to present the case to the grand jury if warranted. Stark conferred with Police Chief Claude F. Johnson. Patrolman Albert Keers resigned after White reported the incident Friday. Robert J. Cunningham, clerk in Judge Edward Felt's municipal court, is said to have stated he would.

Judson L. Stark Dan V. White Wiliam H. Remy Stark Claude F. Johnson Johnson White Albert Keers Robert J. Cunningham Edward Felt

Aimee Semple McPherson Found Safe in Canada

Winnipeg telegram reports revivalist Aimee Semple McPherson found in Edmonton Canada identified by three International Detective Agency operatives. Police wired Edmonton authorities to detain named suspects while mother urges return if the woman is in custody.

United Real Los Angeles Aimes Semple McPherson Edmonton Canada James A. Daviss James H. Gould Aimee Semple McPherson Calgary California Coronoa Hotel McPherson Toronto Middleton Davis Aimee

Deny Aimee McPherson Not Found in Edmonton Hotel

Officials at the Corona Hotel in Edmonton Alberta say there is no record of missing Los Angeles evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Hotel staff report Blanche Potter and James H. Gould of Los Angeles as current guests and are seeking the private detective who sent the locating wire.

Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Corona Blanche Potter James H. Gould

Taliesen Wife Still Vexes Wright Estate

Miriam Noel, estranged wife of Frank Lloyd Wright, remains at a Springfield Green hotel seeking access to Taliesen. She vows to fight legal actions to claim the home, asserting love has died and she needs a place to stay despite court barriers and lack of funds.

United Preas Frank

Wills Ice Cream Cones to Children in School Plan

In Scotch Plains New Jersey June 5 one ice cream cone yearly is willed to 900 school children by the late Dr J Ackerman Coles an educator who left 1000 for the purpose.

Scotch Plains N. J

Kiwanis Train Leaves for Montreal Convention

Several hundred Indiana Kiwanis members ride a special train from Union Station at noon toward Montreal Quebec. The delegation aims to bring the 1527 convention to Indianapolis with Mervin Hammell leading eighty five Indianapolis members as club president.

Montreal Quebec Union Station Indianapolis Mervin Hammell

Fort Harrison to Host Tactical Inspection by Howze Team

Maj. Gen. Robert Lee Howze head of the 5th Corps area will conduct a tactical inspection at Ft. Benjamin Harrison on Wednesday. Col. John F. Madden Lieut. Col. W. C. Gardenhire and Capt. Alonzo P. Fox will accompany him.

Robert Lee Howze 5Th Corps Ft. Benjamin Harrison John F. Madden W. C. Gardenhire Alonzo P. Fox

Marion County Primary Campaign Cost Exceeds Budget

County Auditor Harry Dunn reports the total cost of the recent Marion County primary campaign as 51467.20 dollars, surpassing the 40000 dollar county council appropriation. A special meeting will be called within ten days to authorize additional funds.

Harry Dunn Marion County Dunn

State loss in dealings alleged in highway material report

The State board of accounts accuses the State highway commission of selling used war materials to the Goldbergs at low prices and reselling to State institutions at higher costs. The 118,238 axes from the Federal government included 115,599 sold to the Goldbergs for 13120.17, and some later resold to the Indiana State Reformatory for 75 cents each. The probe, spanning two years, led to indictments of key officials and dealers. Authorities note profits could have arisen from direct transfers to institutions at the original government prices.

State Highway Commission Moses Victor Goldberg State Board of Accounts James A. Collins Criminal Court Goldbergs Indiana State Reformatory Acounts Board Marion County Grand Jury John D. Wiliams Earl Crawford George Bartley C. William Whaley Commis

Indiana nurses graduate with honors at Walter Reed

Four Indiana girls graduated with honors in the senior nurses class at Walter Reed Government hospital in Washington on Friday night. Adele Van Ostran Lucy A. Waugh from Columbia City Frances M. Crosson from Lapel and Helen M. Ken ner from Delphi were named as graduates.

Times Special Washington Indiana Walter Reed Government Hospital Adele van Ostran Lucy A. Waugh Columbia City Frances M. Crosson Lapel Helen M. Kenner Delphi

Panicked Bull Breaks Loose at Indianapolis Stock Yards

A wild bull owned by Bennett Commission Company escaped its pen at Indianapolis Ivo stock yards early today causing a riot of excitement. The animal charged buyers and workers, was lassoed by a worker, and broke six fences. It injured itself severely with blood flowing from nostrils and wounds. Officials called it pure luck no one was hurt.

Indianapolis Ivo Bennett Commission Company

Four Held for Outrage at U S Legation Bombing

Police say they have arrested all persons responsible for the bombing of the American Legation in Montevideo. Four men are held. Raids on two homes uncovered bomb making materials and books on infernal machines.

U. S

Man Stopped After Confrontation on Arsenal Ave

John Hurd a Black man at 2545 Arsenal Ave was stopped by Patrolman Reeves in civilian clothes who demanded street location. Reeves claimed the man asked questions, drew a revolver, and found a knife hidden behind his back. Hurd was charged with vagrancy as investigation continues.

John Hurd Arsenal Ave Reeves

Forecast for fair weather tonight and Sunday

The forecast calls for fair weather tonight with clear skies and rising temperatures through Sunday. Light winds from the west accompany a gradual warmup, with daytime highs edging higher and overnight lows staying mild.

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