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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

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Indiana Republicans urge Watson to curb criticism of Coolidge

Indiana Congressmen fearing consequences for the State ticket and House seats press Watson to soften his opposition to President Coolidge. They seek Coolidge to campaign in Indiana this fall and push for mediation board appointments, while expressing worry over Watson’s public and private attacks and its impact on the campaign.

Roscoe B. Fleming Times Washington Indiana Watson Coolidge House Wald Walb White House Frank Singleton Indiana Public Service Commission Frank Statesman Peru Federal Board of Mediation

Tempy Paroled But Found Drunk in Military Park

Frankfort man Tempestuous Thomas Tempy was released on parole to care for ill relatives but was found intoxicated by Patrolman Jack Small in Military Park Thursday night. Tempy had prior liquor conviction and parole ended Monday.

Indiana State Farm Thomas Tempy Frankfort Jackson Jack Small Tempy Military Park

Showers Likely Tonight Amid Thunderstorm Outlook

The weather bureau says local showers and thunderstorms may affect the area tonight and Saturday. Morning showers passed through the city briefly, with clouds predicting more rain and a higher temperature in the forecast.

Bureau United States Weather Bureau

Great Lakes lower than ever hamper navigation

Maj. Gen. Harry Taylor chief engineer of the United States Army told the Senate Commerce committee that the Great Lakes are lower this year than ever before, creating a tremendous problem for navigation as hearings open on the rivers and harbors bill.

United Press Washington Great Lakes Harry Taylor United States Army Senate Commerce Committee

646 592 Children in Indiana Schools

A total of 646 592 children attended school in Indiana during the past school year, reported to the State board of education by Blanche Merry. Of this total 285 700 attended town and city schools, 360 892 attended county schools including public, private and parochial institutions. Superintendent L C Ward of the Ft Wayne schools attended his first meeting on 0 6 replacing a prior member.

Indiana State Board of Education Blanche Merry L. C. Ward Ft. Wayne

Mayor Duvall Reconstitutes Park Board Amid Contract Probes

The new park board under Mayor Duvall moves to break an alleged illegal labor contract with Standard Paving Co for boulevard work near Butler University. Duvall claims old board dodged competitive bidding and reveals affidavits about city employees on lawn beautification for top officials. Milner is named president and Driver vice president as reorganizing votes pass.

Park Board Duvall Standard Paving Company Butler University Kessler Blvd Emsley W. Johnson Frank P. Manly Shank John E. Milner Frank Driver Milner Johnson Driver Manly Albert M. Maguire Maguire

Panic at School Over Cry of Blackhander

In Brooklyn a school with many Italian students erupted in a panic when a boy shouted Black Hander. The incident left two children severely hurt as the crowds fled the area.

Blackhander United Press Brooklyn

Two Men Escape Injury In Vehicle Turnover Near Morris Street

Merle Brothers 21 and Ben Davis rode a touring car bus when it overturned into a ditch near Morris Street and National Road. A passenger fled the scene. two other autos and a truck were involved. Mrs. Ethel Williams reported rear impact by a car driven by Miss Nell Farar, pushing her vehicle into a truck and a leftward creep.

Merle Brothers Ben Davis Brothers Morris St National Road Ethel Williams R. R. O. Box Nell Farar Lake Mohawk Williams Clay Whitlock Woodrow Ave

Last Day of School Marks Start of Three Month Vacation

Indianapolis pupils end the official school year and 60 000 students are released. Schools resume September 7 after teachers meetings beginning September 1. Police urge extra caution as children roam the streets and speeding enforcement increases.

Indianapolis Paul F. Robinson Johnson

Deaf and Dumb Language Aids Raid At Parlor

Patrolman Orville Hudson used sign language to gather evidence at the soft drink parlor owned by August Rahke. Rahke, 66, of 120 West Ohio Street, faced charges of keeping a gaming house after an undercover operation. Arthur R. White, 50, at the same address, was charged with horse race book making and visiting a gaming house.

Orville Hudson August Rahke Ohio St Hudson Rahke Houston Arthur R. White

Hoosier Railroad Sold for 1.3 Million

George P. McNear Jr. of New York bought the bankrupt Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway, operating 242 miles from Effner Indiana to Burlington Iowa, for 1,300,000. McNear plans reorganization and hopes to return the line to profitability.

Toledo, Peoria & Western United Press Peoria Ill George P. McNear Jr New York Today Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Illinois Effner Ind Burlington Iowa McNear

Dickie Loeb Turns Twenty One Behind Prison Bars

Dickie Loeb, who killed Bobby Franks, marks his twenty first birthday in Joliet prison. Judge John R. Caverly ordered life imprisonment two years ago. His mother and brothers may visit, but rain could thwart plans. The boy’s changes and his mother’s illness are noted, and his father’s death followed soon after his conviction.

United Press Joliet Ill Dickie Loeb Bobby Franks John R. Caverly Dickie Sears, Roebuck & Co

Pepper campaign expenses amid Senate inquiry details

Republican Joseph R. Grundy testified he loaned and contributed about 408 000 to Senator George Wharton Pepper’s 1930 primary campaign. He said 300 000 was loaned outright, 18 000 contributed, plus a 90 000 joint bank note. The inquiry totals 1 150 000 in expenditures, with Pinchot and Pepper witnesses reporting significant sums and Vare listing 7 000 contributed. The committee warned Democrats may challenge Vare if elected.

United Aress Washington Joseph R. Grundy Pennsylvania Senate George Wharton Pepper Grundy Pepper Corn Exchange Bank A. W. H. Folwell Reed Missouri Gifford Pinchot Senator Pepper W. L. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury William 8. Vare Vare Truman H., Newberry Michigan

Hartford City May Ask Troops Over Religious Turmoil

Hartford City Indiana authorities fear renewed violence from religious strife stirred by L J King evangelist of Toledo Ohio. An appeal to Governor Jackson for troops will be made if outbreaks recur as King faces further threats and a mob attack that left him injured.

United Press Hartford City Ind L. J. King Evangelist Toledo Ohio Jackson George Gopirich Blackford County King

Gates Elected Vice President Of Ninth District Realtors

Frank E. Gates, president of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board, was elected vice president of the ninth district of the national association at the Tulsa convention. Robert Mc Gregor, executive secretary, reports the result.

Frank E. Gates Indianapolis National Association Tulsa Okla Robert McGregor

R ite ek Bache schedule note noon and 1 pm

A fragment shows a timetable reference with noon and 1 pm slots and the number 60, indicating a short event or appointment window. The readability is limited, but the entry records two time points in the day.

Royal guests invited for corned beef in our city

D. M. Honeyfield sent an invitation to Crown Princess Louise of Sweden and Crown Prince Gustavus to visit and try the finest corned beef. The royal tour includes a telegraphed message from the “Corn beef king” in Indianapolis via the Swedish legation in Washington.

Louise of Sweden Gustavus Our Fair City D. M. Honeyfield N. Sherman Prince Honeyfield Washington Indianapolis

Politically Charged Talk Links Bosses to Police Corruption

Prosecutor William H. Remy told the Downey Avenue M E Church Men's Club that political bosses pressure officers to ignore bootlegging and keep raids down. He cited threats to jobs, hush money claims, and a map of suspected liquor sources as he vows action against implicated officers and politicians. West side residents supplied names and addresses of openly run establishments.

William H. Remy Downey Avenue M. E. Church Remy West Side

Communists Defeated in Berlin Reichstag Coup Bid

June 11 Reichstag rejects communist bid to unseat the Marx government by a rising vote. Delegates defeat the opposition and stand with the current administration.

Marx Reichstag United Press Berlin Reichstag Today

Hamm Fined For Liquor Sale In City Court

David N. Hamm of 1107 Udell Sr. was fined $100 and given thirty days in jail on a liquor sale charge in Municipal Judge Wetter's court. Judge White continued the blind tiger case to June 15. Eleven others were fined $100 and given thirty days for blind tiger charges.

David N. Hamm Udell Sr Paul G. Wetter Dan V. White

Daniel Capps Refuses Treatment in Municipal Court

Daniel Capps 26 of 1349 Silver Ave was ordered to explain in municipal court why he did not go to South Bend for treatment after his blind tiger and concealed weapons cases were indefinitely continued. Judge Tom Garrett Olds set the next date May 28 as Capps, described as a spiritualist, refused treatment for a bullet wound at city hospital after being shot by a patrolman.

Daniel Capps Silver Ave South Bend Tom Garrett Olds Capps City Hospital

90 Days for Contempt

George Dale of Muncie publisher must pay a 500 dollar fine and serve ninety days in jail for direct contempt of court. The Indiana State Supreme Court denied a rehearing of its prior action upholding the Delaware Circuit Court judgment related to a 1923 defaming article. The court sustained the direct contempt judgment but reversed the indirect contempt conviction.

George Dale Muncie State Supreme Court Delaware Circuit Court Dale Grand Jury Supreme Court

Mansfield fugitive Charles Shew arrested in Muncie

After months of evading detectives from Mansfield Ohio Charles Shew age 38 was finally arrested in Muncie Indiana ending a long chase by authorities.

United Press

Diamond theft report at downtown store washroom

Miss Sabra Lewis reports two rings missing from a downtown department store washroom. The rings valued at $1000 include a 1.5 karat orange box set diamond and a 0.25 karat after dinner ring. She left them on her hand briefly and turned away.

Sabra Lewis West Drive Woodruff Place Lewis

Remy Asks Release Of James Becton in Arson Conspiracy Case

James Becton, held since indictment on charges of conspiring with Jesse D Hamrick and his wife Della M Hamrick to commit arson, was released today by Criminal Judge James A Collins at the prosecutor's request. Hamrick and his wife face trial September 13 before Special Judge James A Leathers with Ecton named as State's chief witness.

James Becton Jessee D. Hamrick Della M. Hamrick James A. Collins Wiliam H. Remy Hamrick James A. Leathers Ecton

Now His Church Is Unsafe by United Press

Washington reports President Coolidge faces danger as his church becomes unsafe. Inspectors order all services at the First Congregational Church discontinued after plaster fell near the President’s pew injuring a parishioner. The White House roof also undergoes a $370000 remodel.

United Preas Washington Coolidge White House

Geneva Rejects U S Suggestion on Disarmament

United States proposed separating naval armaments from air and ground forces, but the League of Nations sub-commission rejected the plan in Geneva. The French thesis that three arms are inseparable was adopted, with plenary session possible to reverse. Brazil’s resignation and Spain’s threat to quit loom as crises unfold. France reiterated security guarantees are needed before disarmament, while Britain urged delay in covenant amendments.

League of Nations League Council Brazil Spain League France Austin Chamberlain

Brazil Plans to resign from League of Nations

Brazil announces its decision to resign from the League of Nations. The government cable to Mello France, Brazil’s council member at Geneva, disclosed the move on June 11.

Bu_United Preas Rio DE Janeiro Brazil League of Nations Mello France Geneva

Indianapolis Street Railway seeks temporary injunction

The Indianapolis Street Railway Company filed in federal court to convert a prior preliminary injunction against Robert Armstrong John M Parker and the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees into a temporary injunction. Judge Baltzell was to set a hearing date, as the association planned to seek dissolution of the restraining order.

Indianapolis Street Railway Company Robert Armstrong John M. Parker Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employer of America Robert C. Baltzell

Judge sets Lee's trial for June 21

Ralph Lee known as a prison breaker faces trial in Johnson County Circuit Court on June 21 for the murder of Abner Peek a Speedway City grocer. The date hinges on a state county council appropriation to pay three Franklin defense attorneys.

Ralph Lee de Luxe Johnson County Abner Peek Speedway City Grocer Freemont Miller Johnson Court Proses Eution Franklin Leo Marion County Council Ira Holmes Indianapolis Lee Harry Dunn Dunn Henry White George and Charles Firm of Staff & Staff Clarence Lond Fred R. Owens Marion County Collins James AQ O Indiana White Council John Thomas Shaw Shaw Gerald Chapman Charles B. Bowen

Britain protests Russia over funding of British trades council

London notes protest to Moscow over subsidizing with Russian funds of the British trades council during the general strike in May.

United Prece London Great Britain Moscow British Trades On Council

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