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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1926

Page

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Stop Sale of Florida Securities Halted by Indiana Official

Indiana State Securities Commissioner David H. Jennings suspended the Adair Realty and Trust Company of Atlanta for alleged misrepresentation and fraud in mortgage exploitation on Florida hotel projects. Officials have 30 days to show cause why the suspension should not be permanent as an immediate investigation begins.

Adair Realty and Trust Company Atinta Iniana David H. Jennings State Chamber of Commerce Florida Jennings Adair Concern Indiana William H. Arnett State Chamber Adair

Tacna Arica plebiscite declared impracticable

Tacna Arica plebiscite abandoned after plebiscitary commission meeting. Gen William Lassiter, new chairman, and Gen John J Pershing cited inability to guarantee a fair vote. The vote was authorized by Coolidge arbitral award to decide if Tacna and Arica belong to Chile or Peru.

Bu United Press ARICA William Lassiter John J. Pershing Coolidge Tacna South America Alsace-Lorraine Chile Peru

Plans for schools to be submitted for board approval

Working plans for schools 33 and 14 were to be presented to the school board at a special meeting at 4 p.m. today. The board would also decide on awarding contracts for shop and laboratory equipment for Washington and Ispus Attucks High schools.

Washington and Ispus Attucks

Parks Conference Notes Land Purchases for Dunes State Park

State Conservation Director Richard Lieber and Commissioner Everett L Gardner attend the National Conference on State Parks in Hot Springs Arkansas. Gardner to report on recent land acquisitions for Dunes State Park as the meeting closes Wednesday. SINKS. CREW SAVED a

Richard Lieber Everett L. Gardner Hot Springs Ark Gardner Dunes State Park

Fragmentary OCR lead mentions times and numbers in unclear context

Fragmentary text lists times 7 am and noon, numbers 60 64 62 and names like Meesiehy, but details are unreadable. The garbled OCR lacks coherent events, persons, or places to summarize into a clear news item.

Meesiehy

New Collar for Girls Is Doggy Fashion Trend

A fashion fad in Indianapolis promotes a studded dog collar for girls with initials on a name plate. Miss Leah Foxworthy praises the look, claiming it suits sport outfits and will spread nationwide from Minnesota. The trend may lead to men being judged by the leashes they hold.

Leah Foxworthy Delaware St Indianapolis Minnesota

Szeptycki Duels Skrzynski In Warsaw On Pistols

Former Premier Skrzynski and General Szeptycki dueled in Warsaw, both unharmed, after a dispute over a handshake. Szeptycki fired and missed, Skrzynski dropped his weapon and refused to kill. The confrontation followed the general's refusal to shake hands.

United Press Warsaw Skrzynski Szeptycki Skrznski

Conference Plan For Thirty fifth State Social Work Meet

Plan outlines a committee chaired by Prof. Donald Dushane of Columbus to perfect arrangements for the thirty fifth State conference of social work to be held in Lafayette in November 2023. Leaders include J A Brown secretary of the State board of charities, Dr J W Millikan superintendent of Southeastern Hospital for the Insane, with chairmen for public charities, child welfare, health, program and family welfare and county charities, spanning several cities.

Donald Dushane Columbus Lafayette J. A. Brown State Board of Charities J. W. Millikan Southeastern Hospital For Insane W. C. van Nuys Newcastle Public Charities O. M. Pittenger Indianapolis Charles B. Kern L. F. Stewart Greencastle Eugene C. Foster Carl Briggs Sullivan

Rotary convention pageant in Denver attracts thousands

Denver June 15 Ten thousand Rotarians from every section of the civilized world were ready to begin their convention. A huge pageant honoring the delegates was staged at the University of Denver stadium, drawing the 10,000 visitors and at least 20,000 townspeople.

Bu United Press Denver Colo University of Denver

California Subject Illustrated Talk at Caleb Mills Hall

Col C A Simmons of the Californians Inc will give an illustrated California lecture at Caleb Mills Hall on Wednesday night at Short Ridge High School under the Traffic Club auspices. Guy P Ruthford of Southern Pacific Lines is club president. The talk features famous California scenic spots and early gold rush scenes. Simmons will speak over WFBM tonight at 7.

Col C. A. Simmons The Californians Inec California Caleb Mills Shortridge High School Indianapolis

Budget body to meet on June 26 to adjust salaries

State Budget Committee will meet Saturday June 26 to adjust salaries in a few state departments and handle considerable routine business. The meeting was announced today by State Examiner Lawrence F. Orr.

State Budget Committee Lawrence F. Orr

Indiana to become world’s great industrial region says Andrus

L B Andrus president of Merchants Heat and Light Company told a Chamber of Commerce audience that Indiana holds the nation’s future electrical power center. He cited the State Line and Insull Indiana Harbor plant plans and noted population and wage/value shifts toward Indiana from Illinois and western Ohio.

Indiana L. B. Andrus Merchants Heat and Light Company Chamber of Commerce State Line Indiana Harbor Andrus Ilinois Great Lakes National Electric Association United States Ohio

Trial Day Sited For Federal Court For Rifford Case

Federal prohibition agents sought to try Chicago agent Frank Rifford in a Vanderburg County based robbery and attack indictment. Assistant district chief Merrick and U S District Attorney Ward arranged consent for a Evansville trial, citing Rifford as a government employee. Former Evansville Journal editor Arthur Sanders was also indicted with Rifford on perjury forgery and embezzlement but fled before charges.

Membes Thirteenth District Federal Prohibition Frank Rifford Chicago Vanderburg R. Q. Merrick E. C. Yellowley United States Albert Ward Ward Rifford Evansville Arthur E. Sanders

Youths Given Suspended Terms For Vandalism

Two Negro boys Clarence Russel 18 of 226 Cora St and Robert Gee 16 of 410 Dorman St admitted entering an empty house and vandalizing property. Judge James A Collins imposed suspended sentences of one to fourteen years at the Indiana Reformatory and fines of $1 with costs, on condition they repay owner Mrs Anna W Keeney 533 Dorman St. They agreed to pay $32 weekly for damages estimated at 250.

James A. Collins Clarence Russel Cora St Robert Gee Dorman St Indiana Reformatory Anna W. Keeney

President Coolidge names mediation board amid railroad tensions

Washington June 15 President Coolidge ignored Senator Watson again as he announced appointees to the new mediation board under the Watson Parker railroad labor peace law. The slate includes Edwin P. Morrow and Hywal Davies from Kentucky, Samuel Winslow and Wallace W. Hanger, with one seat open. Rail unions call the board rotten and a lame duck body, while leaders forecast Senate opposition to confirmation.

Times Washington Coolidge Watson Board of Mediation Watson-Parker Railroad Senate Indiana Frank Singleton Indiana Public Service Commission Frank Statesman Peru Parker Kentucky Edwin P. Morrow Ernst Hywal Davies Kentucky Coal Operators’ Association Samuel Winslow Massachusettts Wallace W. Hanger Winslow Interstate Commerce Committee of House Congress Hanger Morrow Railroad Labor Board Davies

Police officer injured in car crash near St Elmo

Traffic Policeman Earl Davis, en route to the Grotto convention in St. Louis, was seriously injured when his car collided near St. Elmo, Illinois. Davis discharged his revolver in the crash and was taken to a St. Louis hospital. two Indianapolis men were in the vehicle.

St. Louis Earl Davis St. Elmo Ill Lester Jones Jones Davis Indianapolis

Walton launches senate bid from Oklahoma City

Jack Walton former Oklahoma governor announces campaign for the United States Senate. He stresses state rights and opposes the World Court and Wall Street manipulation. Walton, a Democrat, seeks the seat held by Senator John W. Harreld.

United Press Oklahoma City Okla Jack Walton Oklahoma United States Senate Walton World Court Wall Street John W. Harreld

Farmer Hangs Self Near Corydon Farm

Funeral arrangements were under way for John Lee Simler a 49 year old who hanged himself in the barn on his farm near Corydon Indiana.

United Prena Corydon Ind John Lee Simler

Yale grid hero declares sanity after sap verdict

Yale football star Robert W. Savage who attempted suicide after Clara Bow refused his love was ruled legally sane. Court testimony described a “soft California moon” and a string of romantic misfires as Savage called himself a sap while declaring he would try to marry Bow. Clara Bow and Gus Patterson testified about high tension and mistaken affection as Savage faced the judge.

Los Angeles Robbert W. Savage Yale Clara Bow California Savage Miss Bow Gus Patterson Clara Robert Patterson Bob

Democrats Open on Pennsylvania Primaries in Speech

In Bristol Virginia Senator Robinson of Arkansas, Democratic leader, said Democrats will use Pennsylvania primaries as fall campaign material. He alleged big money from manufacturers and corruption by Pepper Pinchot Ware supporters, urging voters to rally for party power and denounce monopoly, tariffs, and past administrative corruption.

United Press Bristol Robinson Arkansas Senate Pennsylvania Pepper Pinchot William S. Ware

Two youths missing from homes in Cold Spring and Lexington Ave

Police were alerted to the disappearances of Harold Ayres, 14, from 1829 Lexington Ave, and Charles Ayres, 9, from Cold Spring Rd Lebanon division. Harold was last seen at 10 a.m. Monday wearing a blue shirt and brown knee trousers with no cap. Charles left barefoot in a gray suit and without a hat. Traffic Officer John Rader coordinated inquiries.

Charles Ayres Cold Spring Rd Lebanon Division Traction Line John Rader Harold Lexxington Ave

City Sees Shortage of Beer in Spring Heating Up Tests

Indianapolis city chemist Jess Dunwoody notes a spring dearth of beer for testing. He says balmy days usually bring police seizures of beer, but this year the volume is unexpectedly low.

Indianapolis Jess Dunwoody Dunwoody

Briand's ninth cabinet resigns in France amid franc crisis

Premier Briand's ninth cabinet quits after Finance Minister Raoul Peret resigns, citing lack of support to salvage the treasury. Briand asks time to present a new plan to protect the franc as the exchange rate slides, with potential for Herriot to take over and calls for a cabinet of national defense.

United Press Paris Briand Doumergue Raoul Peret Treasury Edouard Herriott National Defense Perez Bank of France

Three flee after crash on Burdsall Parkway scene

Police sought three Black suspects two women and a man after a car rollover on Burdsall Parkway and Northwestern Avenue. The auto struck a car driven by M Card Mueller of 4082 Winthrop Avenue, rolled down an embankment near Fall Creek, and narrowly avoided the water before the occupants fled.

Burdsall Parkway Northwestern Ave M.card Mueller Winthrop Ave Fall Creek

Hunger hiker marches from Chicago to New York

George Hasier Johnston, a foodless hiker, left Beaver Falls for Pittsburgh walking from Chicago to New York. He has covered 500 miles without eating and has lost thirty pounds while satisfying hunger with a gallon of water today. He continues his trek toward the East Coast.

United Preas Beaver Falls George Hasier Johnston Pittsburgh Johnston Chicago New York

Judge White weighs evidence in car strike cases

Municipal Judge Dan V. White advanced hearings for Mildred Henry alias Mildred Sutton and Velma Gray, both in their mid-twenties, until June 23 to weigh the evidence. Arrested May 19 at Tenth and West Streets after a four-vehicle collision, Henry broke down over her name. Witness testimony disputed that the women were intoxicated as prosecutors claimed. When no witnesses appeared for a third time, White asked Chief Johnson to review the cases, noting officers were told to go easy by other police.

Dan V. White Mildred Henry Meridian St Mildred Sutton Velma Gray W. Twenty-Sixth St Tenth and West Sts Henry White Johnson

Suspended sentence given to Louis Shupinsky in burglary case

Louis Shupinsky, 19, of 952 High St., received a one year Indiana State Farm suspended sentence today from Criminal Judge James A. Collins after being charged with burglary and grand larceny. He allegedly entered the garage of Simon Jenkins, 309 Prospect St.

Louis Shupinsky High St Indiana State Farm James A. Collins Shupinsky Simon Jenkins Prospect St

Magee Trial Opens Court House

Las Vegas New Mexico editor Carl Magee of the New Mexico State Tribune faces a manslaughter trial set for this afternoon in San Miguel county court. The case concerns events surrounding a fatal incident in the area.

United Press Court House Las Vegas Mex Carl Magee New Mexico State Tribune San Miguel

Mellon Flayed for Defense of Primary Scandal

In Washington a Senate resolution condemning large campaign expenditures as dangerous to the republic was introduced by Senator Corway. Democrats attacked Secretary Mellon for calling primary expenditures legitimate like church contributions. Mellon argued the primary system requires heavy mailing and advertising costs with $10 a day for watchers. Republican nominee Vare testified he signed a $100,000 note to aid his campaign and refused to disclose sources of another $25,000.

United Press Washington Senate Today Corway Arkansas Republic Senate Thomas F. Watson Vare

Vet Tourists in City on Cross-Country Drive

M. F. Honeywell and a crew of disabled veterans travelined a Stutz Bearcat from Indianapolis to Philadelphia for the sesquicentennial exposition and Europe road tour. After five years on the road they report only a minor overhaul needed at the Stutz factory. The car bears trophies and licenses from places worldwide.

Asia M. F. Honeywell Indianapolis Philadelphia Europe Honeywell Chase

Chairman Peters Returns to Lead Indiana Democrats

R. Earle Peters, Democratic State chairman, will resume leadership at Claypool headquarters after touring the Eleventh Congressional District. He spoke in Valparaiso today and intends a comprehensive statewide swing to prepare for the fall campaign, dedicating all his time to the party.

R. Earle Peters Claypool Eleventh Peters Valparaiso

Man's finger cut at Barnett Bottling Company

Ulysses Taney aged 66 of 111 West North Street was treated at Methodist Hospital today after sustaining a left hand finger injury while working at the Barnett Bottling Company located at 128 West McCarty Street.

Ulysses Taney W. North St Methodist Hospital Barnett Bottling Company W. McCarty St

Man Pleads Guilty in Prohibition Case

Elza Hawkins of 138 E. McCarthy Sr. pled guilty to selling liquor to Federal agent D. W. Meeker and maintaining a nuisance. Criminal Judge James A. Collins fined $100 and costs and sentenced him to sixty days on the Indiana State farm for violation of prohibition law.

D. W. Meeker Elza Hawkins E. McCarthy Sr Indiana James A. Collins Hawkins

Local Court Fines Two in Vehicle Taking Case

Dewey White of 1170 Kentucky Ave was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days by Criminal Judge James A. Collins on a vehicle taking charge. Richard Powell of 424 Rankin Sr was fined one dollar and costs and sentenced one to (text cut).

Dewey White Kentucky Ave Indiana James A. Collins Richard Powell Rankin Sr

Stolen Squibb Liquor Theft Trial in Federal Court

Bruce Osthimer delicatessen owner and Walter Ewing tailor face a federal trial over the theft of W P Squibb liquor from the Federal Building. A confession by William Marshall, a Negro, links the scheme to Ewing, with 330 cases valued around 82000 dollars. Marshall says he delivered cases for 50 dollars each.

Bruce Osthimer Federal Walter Ewing W. P. Squibb William Marshall Emsley W. Johnson Osthimer Ewing Marshall

Game fish ban off Wednesday in Indiana waters

Heavy rains have delayed the state ban on game fishing in Indiana. Streams will need days to clear and bass to strike artificial lures. No bass under ten inches should be kept. Daily bag limits are twelve per person and twenty for two in the same boat. Fifty bluegills allowed per person daily. Nonresident licenses cost $1, same as resident licenses for fishing and hunting.

Indiana State Fish and Game Department George N. Mannfeld Fish and Game

Negro is Identified in Vagrancy Arrest

James Davis, 18, of 310 West Nineteenth Street, was arrested at West and New York Streets on Monday and charged with vagrancy. Police said he was identified by Ella Wilson of 181 Bright Street as the man under a bed in her daughter's room who raped when the child screamed.

James Davis Nineteenth St West New York Sts Ella Wilson Bright St

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