Oil censorship and Hollywood gossip in the Sinclair debate
Copies of Oil grow scarce in New York as a Boston court decree highlights censorship effects on Upton Sinclair's book. The article argues censorship can boost sales and notes Sinclair presents unvarnished truths about oil in politics and Hollywood life. It also reports a Canton murder case where ex police chief Lengel faces charges amid public outrage and memorializes the editor’s anti corruption stand.
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Congress Is Coming to Tackle Unfinished Business
A looming October session faces overdue measures including flood control funding, Reed committee inquiry, and essential government appropriations. The piece notes tax policy debates, flood relief financing, and public sentiment toward Congress while highlighting Cleveland’s adult education initiative as a national model.
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Why Not Now For a Congress to End October Delays
The column argues for calling Congress into session earlier to address flood relief urgent deficiency funding and delays in Senate organization amid wartime rhetoric. It cites Pennsylvania ballot recounts before destruction and notes political maneuvers dating to November 1926.
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Education costs in women college prompt earning questions
The article notes that average female students at a select East women’s college spend about 200 dollars monthly while in attendance. It questions how many graduates can earn 200 dollars per month, noting teaching or business salaries as exceptions and challenging the aim of a life prep mission. It also mentions Persia veils dying out and a police reporters’ view on a threat.
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Persia
Oil spills ownership dispute in Arkansas case
The Arkansas Supreme Court held that oil that escaped involuntarily from the well land becomes personal property and owners may reclaim it. The dam owner who captured about 35,000 barrels argued possession, but the court ruled the well owners retain title to oil that escapes onto others land.
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Supreme Court of Arkansas
How City Manager Law Will Operate in Indianapolis
The city will elect seven non partisan commissioners by petition from at least 1 percent of prior voters. Four will serve two years and three four years. thereafter four year terms. Each commissioner earns 500 dollars annually. They appoint the city manager, set salary, and may remove him. The manager directs city affairs and appointments, while departments of law and finance answer to him. The commission continues to handle powers formerly held by the City Council. The measure, endorsed by leading lawyers, is deemed practical and constitutional.
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Questions and Answers for Readers in The Times
Readers are invited to submit questions to The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau for a personal reply. Answers cover general information on topics. medical legal and marital advice are excluded. Questions with clear facts include The Arab actor Ramon Navarro and Byrd Arctic flight filming. Toronto population is 521,893. Nicrome is an iron nickel chromium alloy used in heating elements.
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Learned His Lesson Big Bill Dwyer’s Postprison Turnaround
Former bootlegger Big Bill Dwyer, once head of the largest U S rum ring, says he is broke and wants to stay away from whisky. He claims fear and debt followed years in danger, his wife heartbroken at the prospect of prison, and his children teased as the bootlegger’s kids. He attends Belmont Park races in a box, prompting doubt about his finances.
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Two-Fisted Justice in Escalon Courtroom Brawl
In Escalon California Judge Campbell stepped off the bench to confront Irwin Wiesner after a disturbance trial. Wiesner challenged the judge, and Campbell knocked him unconscious in under a minute. The event drew praise for swift informal justice.
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Haig Sees Longer War Without U S Involvement
Field Marshal Haig suggests the conflict might have lasted longer if America stayed out but would end the same. He advocates letting allies go it alone next time. Charles A Levine weighs a $100,000 offer but would donate to Chamberlin if he accepts. Levine gifts 259 cancelled stamps worth about $1,000 each to the Brooklyn Institute and says he and Chamberlin plan a trans Atlantic aerial service with $2,000,000 backing.
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Russia’s Restraint Amid Global Provocation
The article questions whether Russia seeks peace or is forced into it by circumstance. It notes illiteracy and limited news for the masses, suggesting the public may not know full events. It also asks for the address of Belle Bart, astrologer, hinting at a broader era of media and superstition.
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Indiana Theater set for gala opening with Adolph Zukor
Indiana theater will host a public inaugural June 18 with Adolph Zukor and many film leaders from First National Publix Paramount and other studios. Executives from Warner Bros United Artists Universal Fox and more will attend as public watch the ceremony and vaudeville program including Bellas Six Comiques Trovato Marietta Craig and the Luster Brothers. The feature movie is Marriage with other showings listed for the day.
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Director of Music Is Twice Honored
The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music awarded Doctor of Music to Ern est G. Hesser, city schools music director, for public school music service. As head of Bowling Green Normal School’s music department he wrote Ohio’s first course of study in music. His work in Indianapolis and Cincinnati schools is also adopted locally.
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Times Readers on Voice Views
To the Editor a reader dismisses current agitation over liquor for medical use as a teapot tempest. He argues no sane person would deny life saving liquor in danger of death and notes prohibition laws have been widely breached over eight years.
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Lindbergh At Brussels Reception Shown By Pathe News
The Palace screens the latest Pathe News reel featuring Lindbergh leaving Paris for Brussels. It shows his arrival and reception and includes scenes of him paying his respects to the city.
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Bridge bidding guidance for today North hand
Daily bridge problem outlines how North should bid under various pass scenarios. For No 9, 10, 11, and 12 cases it explains when pass or bid is appropriate, noting Ace King five cards require King side strength and that bidding two diamonds may be necessary with limited support.
Brain Teasers From a English Grammar Quiz
Reader quiz lists ten questions on grammar and geography. Items ask which form is correct none was there none were there and the verb lie. which is proper lay lain uses. and which sentence about hens is correct. plus Aztec location Irish Gaelic term mavournesha and the river through Rome and the Colorado River’s outlet and Inuit igloo builders and their homes.
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