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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1923

Page

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German reparations note gains clarity but lacks stability

Lloyd George argues the German note shows improvement over the first, stressing a credible repayment plan and a tribunal to assess Germany's payment capacity. He warns that investors will seek a stable Germany, not partial guarantees, and emphasizes the need to settle reparations for lasting financial stability.

David Lloyd George UN London Ger England Ited Feature Syndicate Germany

Stamboulisky Shot by Own Army After Surrender

Bulgarian ex premier Stamboulisky, wanted by peasants, surrendered to local guards and attempted to seek higher authority. He was shot by his own followers during a pursuit near Slavovitza, with reports claiming a secret Bulgaria Russia treaty and a cache of French perfumes found in a nearby building.

Preas Endon Judas Jesus Alexander Stamboulisky Bulgaria Stamboulisky Boris Stambou- Haky Golak g@end Jessor Zankof Slavovitza Russia

Hand Washing Costly at Real Silk Hosiery Plant

Miss Wanda Taylor reported two rings worth 225 dollars vanished from the Real Silk Hosiery factory while she washed her hands. Police were notified today.

Wanda Taylor

South Bend Superintendent Sits on State Board

W. W. Borden of South Bend filled in for L. C. Ward of Ft. Wayne on the State board of education today as South Bend surpassed Ft. Wayne in school enrollment.

W. W. Borden South Bend State Board of Education L. C. Ward Ft. Wayne

Shortridge Alumni Back New North Side High School

Shortridge alumni endorsed immediate construction of a new high school on the north side. Scott Brewer 08 was elected president, Elizabeth Bogart Schofield 05 vice president, and Corey Burns 10 joined the board of control. A gym dance followed the meeting.

Shortridge High School Shortridge Scott Brewer Elizabeth Bogart Schofield

Rotary Hosts Ten Visitors on Way to St Louis

Indianapolis Rotary Club entertained visiting Rotarians en route to the international convention in St Louis next week. About two thousand were hosted, with visitors arriving Friday from Chillicothe Ohio. Tours HQ sits in a tent on John L. Ellenberger's Brookville Road farm. A party and dance, plus an automobile ride and public reception, are planned with Indianapolis delegates leaving Monday noon.

Indianapolis Chillicothe Ohio John L. Ellenberger Brookville Rd The Athenaeum Fairview Park St. Louis

Flood waters receding in Oklahoma after week of rains

Flood waters that menaced Oklahoma for the last week began to recede today. Damage ran into thousands of dollars as torrential rains in Kansas and Oklahoma sent streams over their banks flooding rich farm lands and homes in lowlands. Arkansas River remained on a rampage in Arkansas with little further damage expected.

United Press Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Kansas Arkansas

Fireworks and Pageant Mark July Fourth Celebration

A display of fireworks and a pageant will be given at the State fairground July 4 by the George Dewey and Skidmore Dean posts of the American Legion. A ballet and a band concert will be features of the celebration under the direction of Miss Gertrude Hacker.

State Fairground George Dewey Skidmore-Dean American Legion Gertrude Hacker

Northwestern urges ban on class rushes and hazing

President Walter Dill Scott proposed banning class rushes and hazing at Northwestern University with expulsion for participants. The move follows a coroner's verdict that Leighton Mount, a freshman who vanished during a 1921 rush, was slain.

United Press Chicago Walter Dill Scott Northwestern University Scott Leighton Mount

No Action Planned On School Principal Transfers

The Greer Chamber of Commerce education committee will not intervene in public school principal and teacher transfers approved by the board of school commissioners. Elsa Huebner protested the move at a No. 9 meeting and left for California as the school board prepares for a likely stormy June 26 session with delegations expected.

Board of School Commissioners Chamber of Commerce Greer Shotwell Friends of Superintendent of Schools Elsa Huebfrer No. 16 No. 9 Marie Haslop D. T. Weir Miss Huebner California

Tabooed at Library Boy Purloins Books

A 14 year old boy admitted stealing fourteen books from L. S. Ayres and Stewart book store after an overdue 68 cent library charge led to a theft spree in juvenile court. Judge Frank J. Lahr ordered the father to pay seven dollars and allowed the boy to keep some books too soiled to sell. Mrs. R. P. Beightoe offered books that belonged to her deceased son.

L. S. Ayres & Co Stewart Book Store Frank J. Lahr R. P. Beightoe New Jersey St

State approves $105,009 school bond for Upland project

State board of tax commissioners clears two year dispute by approving a 105,009 dollar bond issue for a new Upland school building with part of the funds also earmarked for improvements at Matthews.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Upland Matthews

Honorary JCs Named for Tech High Seniors

J Porter Seidensticker secretary of the Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce announced the senior class chose Monroe Turner Frederick Shick Richard Frazer Leland Morgan and Welby Lewis to receive honorary memberships in the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

J. Porter Seidensticker Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce Monroe Turner Frederick Shick Richard Frazer Leland Morgan Welby Lewis

De Merseyer Seeks Hourly Temperature Update

Fragmentary OCR text mentions hourly temperature and a request to be Deveng 17 1 De Merseyer. Likely weather data amid corrupted names and numbers. Real details unclear but indicates temperature tracking and a named location.

Power rate cut for large Indianapolis users

The Public Service Commission ordered 6 to 10 percent reductions for large power users served by the Indianapolis Light and Heat Co and Merchants Heat and Light Co. Commissioner Glenn Van Auken said annual incomes drop from about 80 000 to 100 000 dollars for Indianapolis and 40 000 to 50 000 dollars for Merchants. The new large primary power rate D ranges from 1.3 to 2.2 cents per kilowatt hour and affects several hundred consumers after a two year case.

Indianapolis Light and Heat Company Merchants Heat and Light Company Public Service Commission Glenn van Auken Indianapolis Company Merchants Company Commission Indianapolis van Auken

Maughan Resumes Dark Cross Country Flight from Belleville

Lieut. Russell Maughan resumed his attempt to map a route for a dark cross country flight near Belleville after returning from Philadelphia Missouri where his plane crashed yesterday. He obtained a new plane from Scott Field and took off westward shortly after noon. The damaged aircraft from yesterday was hauled away in wagons. the aviator was unhurt.

United Press Belleville Russell Maughan Maughan Philadelphia Scott Field

Priest Observes 25th Anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes

The Rev. M. W. Lyons pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church Irvington marks 25 years since ordination with a 10 15 a m mass Sunday preached by Bishop Joseph Chartrand who aided at his first mass. A reception is Sunday evening, with a high mass at 8 a m Tuesday and a Men’s Club dinner Monday. Lyons, a native of Indianapolis.

M. W. Lyons Our Lady of Lourdes Irvington Joseph Chartrand Indianapolis Father Lyons

Detectives Await Rally After Self Inflicted Shooting

Francis M. Smith 58 of 944 W Forty Second St remained critical at City Hospital after a Wednesday self inflicted gunshot. Detectives fear he may not rally enough to be questioned about the death of Dr Calvin Atkins found Thursday with two gunshot wounds on a farm rented by Smith and his son Carroll. Richard Ooley 514 S Missouri St was punched and robbed of 21 dollars at New York and West Streets early today.

Francis M. Smith W. Forty-Second St Smith Calvin Atkins Columbia Ave Carroll Richard Ooley S. Missouri St New York and West Sts Ooley

Meeting to protest principal transfer in Bloomington

A mass meeting will be held at School No 16 next Tuesday evening to protest the transfer of Mrs Maude Moudy principal of School No 168 Bloom ington and Market Sts to School No 5S 301 Linwood Ave announced by Mrs Emma Freer of 22 N Bloomington St.

Maude Moudy Bloomington and Market Sts Linwood Ave Emma Freer Bloomington St

Auto Driver Exonerated In Manslaughter Case

Edward L. Patterson a 36 year old black driver from Boulevard Place was discharged in city court on a manslaughter charge after a motion by Coroner Paul F. Robinson. The death involved Barney MacInnes 8 son of Mrs Inez MacInnes at 806 N Delaware St occurred June 1 and Patterson was held pending trial.

Paul F. Robinson Patterson Barney MacInnes Inez MacInnes Delaware St

Body Identified as Mrs Leona B Taylor

Times Special from Gary Indiana reports a body washed ashore identified as Mrs Leona B Taylor of Chicago by Mrs Josephine MacGaven of Chicago. Mrs Taylor had been an invalid for twelve years and was separated from her husband who paid ten dollars weekly. Coroner E E Evans was informed.

Times Gary Ind Leona B. Taylor Chicago Josephine MacGaven Taylor

Car part flies from Davenay vehicle injures Bogardus eye

A motormeter on the car of L. T. Davenay struck Leonard Bogardus in the right eye after flying off at Ruckle and Fortieth Streets. Both cars were damaged in the collision.

L. T. Davenay Guaranty

Miller Resigns as City Purchasing Agent Under Shank Administration

Jesse E. Miller resigns after serving since the Shank era. He cites personal business as the reason and says the position demands all his time. Miller, former 1917–1921 council member, lists ties to local firms and his role with the Jessup Antrim Ice Cream Co. The mayor names Raymond Wight as successor and Elmer Williams as Wright’s replacement.

Jesse E. Miller Shank Miller Jewett-Roemler-Lemeke Republican Party Jewett Shak Blake and New York Sts Jessup & Antrim Raymond Wiht Elmer Williams Wright

Mary E Griffin appointed park board secretary

Miss Mary E Griffin of 428 Bright Street was named secretary of the city park board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Miss Sadie Mc Groarty. McGroarty’s body was found near Niagara Falls after a monthlong disappearance.

Mary E. Griffin Bright St City Park Board Sadie McGroarty Miss McGroarty Niagara Falls

Judge Rules Anonymous Tips Cannot Justify Break-in

In Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins says warrants based on anonymous calls or letters cannot justify entering a private home. Thomas McNaught faces trial for operating a blind tiger after police raid prompted by a telephone tip. The case will be dropped if investigators fail to locate the caller, a woman. Eva Hinesley, 15, is listed as missing from 347 8 Walcott St.

James A. Collins Thomas McNaught Madison Ave McNaught Eva Hinesley Walcott St

Auto party held at gunpoint by bandits on stray road

Four men riding in a car were robbed of about $600 and jewels by two women and two men posing as officers near Sixty-First Street and Cooper Avenue. Curtis Marquette hid in weeds as the gang took money and a diamond ring, firing at him but missing.

Auto Party Sixty-First St Cooper Ave Curtis Marquette New Jersey St Hitler Fred Pressley Rural St Dan W. Abbott N. Illnois St Robert Rutherford Meridian St E. A. Kernberger E. Palmer Marquette Sergt. Wilkerson Hendricks’ Chicken Dinner Place Pressley Hendricks Dick Pressley

Taggart Visits Indianapolis for Personal Anniversary

Thomas Taggart visited Indianapolis to celebrate his forty sixth wedding anniversary amid plans to return to French Lick. He said his trip was not for politics and he sought to mark the occasion with a private ceremony.

Thomas Taggart Indianapolis French Lick

Jury Deadlocks in Albion Bond Theft Suit

Kendallville Indiana June 16 A jury after almost eighteen hours failed to reach a verdict in the case of Yn L Baughman of Albion suing for 2800 dollars in unregistered bonds stolen from his vault at Farmers State Bank Albion Bank officials say depositors were warned boxes were not insured against burglary and testimony from bankers from nearby cities in 1921 supported the defense.

United Press Kendallville Ind Yn. L. Baughman Albion Farmers’ State Bank

Blast victim recovering at hospital after plant explosion

Joseph Summers 48 owner of Summers Manufacturing at 1917 Madison Ave recovers from burns suffered in a gas explosion at his plant late Friday. Summers told Fire Chief John O'Brien he smelled gas and began a search with a coal oil lamp. The blast wrecked the interior and broke window panes causing nearly 500 dollars in damage.

Joseph Summers Summers Manufacturing Company Madison Ave Summers John O'Brien

Detectives arrest Earl Frosh on embezzlement warrant

Detectives Glenn and Karrasch arrested Earl Frosh aged 27 of 713 N Delaware St on a warrant filed by William R Ray Puritan Hotel charging him with embezzling 50 dollars from the Woman's Home Companion Reading Club. Frosh denied the charge.

Glenn and Karrasch Earl Frosh Delaware St William R. Ray Puritan Hotel Woman's Home Companion Reading Club Frosh

Miner Roy Legrange Killed By Falling Slate

Roy Legrange a 34 year old coal miner was killed at FT BRANCH Indiana when slate fell striking his head as he laid track at the time of the accident.

Times Special FT. Branch Ind Roy Legrange

Ralston and Copeland on Democratic Ticket Talk

From French Lick Indiana on June 16 United Press reports Democratic leaders eye a ticket headed by Samuel M. Ralston for president with Royal M. Copeland as vice president. The piece notes Copeland’s popularity and potential influence with Hearst papers and national organizers, plus Ford’s rising sentiment across eight states as a viable alternative.

French Lick Ind Indiana Samuel M. Ralston Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Illinois Michigan Tennessee North Carolina North Dakota Ford

Finch Park and Playground Named for Alice B. Finch

The park board names the new playground at State Street and Spann Avenues Finch Park and Playground in honor of the late Alice B. Finch who left a $10 000 bequest. The site was purchased for $36 000 and a boulevard section along Kessler Fifty Sixth Street between Meridian Street and Crawfordsville Road was confirmed as part of the west boulevard.

State St Spann Aves Alice B. Finch Finch Fifty-Sixth St Meridian St Crawfordsville Rd

Where's Center of U.S. Center Question Answered

A reader asks for the geographic center of the United States and is advised to consult today's questions and answers column on page 4. The Indianapolis Times Information Bureau invites readers to send questions with name address and a 2 cent stamp for a personal reply.

United States Indianapolis Times Washington Service Bureau Indianapolis Times Information Bureau New York Ave N. W Washington, D. C

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