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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
19
United Press reports the Coffin Club at Valparaiso University nicknamed the poor man’s Harvard says the administration failed promises and a dictaphone has revealed startling facts that may be divulged. Public curiosity grows about the club and its aims.
The county awarded the coal contract for the year totaling about 40 000 dollars to William Schrolucke Coal Corporation Indianapolis Coal Company and Pittman Rice Company Schrolucke will supply Indiana mine run grade four to the poor farm Julietta Hospital and Sunnyside Sanitarium at 3 58 a ton with estimated annual use of 10 000 tons The other firms won hauling duties for county buildings for coal and coke Bids used British thermal unit specs about 20 cents higher than last year’s strip bids
Two suits seek injunctions to stop erection of Alling stations along city boulevards. Filed in Superior Court Two by the park board against Henry Weather and Standard Oil at 34th St and Capitol Ave and against Albert Paetz and Waldo Rossetter at 38th and Salem Sts. These test cases arise from Frank Woolling’s move to build at 30th and Meridian Sts despite park board opposition. The actions challenge which city body has authority to issue construction orders for filling stations on boulevards.
June 1, 1927 diary entries describe makeup trends at a Tudor Hall party, Miss Mary Elizabeth Staples returning from France, and fashion observations. The piece reviews local events including Nottingham Fair with children in period attire, prize items, sewing parties, and tea gatherings. Mentions writers in Paris and a playful tone about society life.
United States District Attorney Albert Ward asked Judge Robert C. Baltzell to enjoin Arthur McDermott owner and Earl Star clerk at 311 E Market St from selling liquor there, seeking to stop liquor sales at the pool hall.
The second in a series traces Brig. Gen. Lincoln C. Andrews and his bid to run the federal dry chief office without politics. Mellon's July 16 pledge to consult Congress-led appointees ends the 100 day nonpolitical experiment as politicians push for control and district realignments.
Robert Alexander Bull a Butler University graduate of 1897 and famed metallurgist received the Joseph Seaman medal from the American Foundrymen Association for steel foundry research. Bull helped devise the eight hour day for open hearth operations and directs the Electric Steel Foundries Research group.
The White River Conference United Brethren Church institute gathered at Belmont Ave church today. Commencement exercises for graduates are planned. Rev W H Howne of Terre Haute First United Brethren and Bishop H H Fout of Indianapolis will speak at tonight’s services.
Paris reports Montmartre regains quaint charm after a decade of flashy nightclubs. The Institute of Montmartre aims to guide visitors to genuine cabaret roots atop the Butte in shadow of Sacre Coeur, hosting affordable, artist driven clubs with chansonniers old and new.
Democratic State chairman R. Earl Peters announced his withdrawal from the Ft Wayne law firm Barrett Barrett Peters McNagny and said he will establish his own law office in the First National Bank Building in Ft Wayne.
William H. Howard Jr has been named secretary of the Wabash College Alumni Association. He will assume duties on July 1 and direct association activities across the United States.
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