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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1924

Page

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Lloyd George Says France IIIs Result Of Wilson

Former British Premier Lloyd George argues Wilson's Paris visit triggered Millerand's downfall as France’s president. He contrasts Poincare’s restless leadership with Millerand’s presidency and notes Wilson shaped global political maps. The piece frames France’s shift from a constitutional monarchy vibe to strong executive leadership and hints at a global constitutional order.

London Wilson Paris M. Millerand French Republic M. Poin

Indiana Ralston Special Heads to Democratic National Conven

Indiana's delegation of more than 200 to the Democratic national convention in New York will depart at 4 p m aboard the Indiana Ralston Special over the Pennsylvania with a Ralston for President rallying cry. The Pullman train will stop at Richmond and pick up cars from Ft Wayne and other northern points. Delegates their wives and friends arrived in Indianapolis and state headquarters issued reservations. Dr Cameron B McCulloch and campaign manager Omer S Jackson will be aboard along with Senator Charles S Batt. The Hoosier delegates will caucus en route to decide vote distribution and expect a deadlock before final solid support shifts to Ralston. A push for Alvin Owsley as vice president also grows among his supporters.

Indiana New York Ralston Pennsylvania Richmond Ft. Wayne Indianapolis Cameron B. McCulloch Omer S. Jackson Greenfield Charless. Batt Terre Haute Alvin Owsley American Legion

Fog delays Maughan dawn to darkness flight postponement

Heavy fog over New York postponed Lieut. Russell L. Maughan from starting his dawn to darkness flight to San Francisco. The flight was called off after midnight. A Sunday attempt remains possible if conditions improve.

United Press Mitchell Field L. I New York Lieut Russell L. Maughan San Francisco Maughan

Fire box pull triggers alarm. no blaze found

Downtown fire crews respond to an A. D. T. box pull on the eighth floor of the Severin building. Firefighters report no fire after inspection.

Severin

Fragmentary OCR Note With Times and Marks

A partial text segment records times and initials unclear due to OCR. It mentions 12 noon and 7:31 p.m. with scattered letters TM M Ma ee TM M. The readable items resemble scheduling or notations rather than a full event description.

Miss Mahoney Abandons Bobbed-Hair Policy at Courthouse

Miss Margaret Mahoney, longtime ticket seller at Cupid’s gate, admits she trimmed her hair after a barber shop visit and no longer enforces the rule that bobbed hair disqualifies brides. Her policy shift comes amid a lighthearted nod to changing fashions and courthouse traditions.

Margaret Mahoney Miss Mahoney

Grotto Convention Draws Visitors to Indianapolis

Visitors arrive for the Sahara Grotto annual convention in Indianapolis as 50 000 or more are expected. The battle for next year’s grand monarch and venerable prophet will unfold with candidates from Chicago Toledo and other cities. Social events and entertainment accompany the business meetings as the order prepares for a record convention.

Indianapolis Sahara Grotto Supreme Council of the Order St. Louis Memphis Tenn Los Angeles Cal Harry Ordwell Grotto Chicago Harold Harter Toledo Ohio Prophet Oliver Wald

Man Fined in Brownsburg Assault Case After Auto Crash

Roy Carter of Brownsburg Ind was fined 15 plus costs in city court today on assault and battery charges from an auto accident on May 4. His machine struck a car at Bluff Rd and Kelly St injuring 7 year old Josephine Cantanzro of 248 W Ray St.

Roy Carter Brownsburg Ind Carter Bluff Rd Kelly St Josephine Cantanzro Wray St

Five in Auto Thefts Convicted in County Court

Four men were convicted today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins for auto thefts involving Harry Boyde's car from 5001 College Ave on Jan 24. Sentences: Louis Pollock and Sam Hollowitz fined $100 and six months on the Indiana State Farm. Hyman Gold and George Passwater fined $100 and given one to fourteen years in Indiana State Prison. Paul De Hoff, 16, of 914 5 West St., received three months on the farm for auto theft.

James A. Collins Harry Boyde College Ave Louis Pollock Sam Hollowitz Indiana Hyman Gold George Passwater Paul de Hoff West St

Pastor Honored as Post Office Attends Church Service

Indianapolis post office staff will attend Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Sunday evening to hear Rev. J. Ambrose Dunkel speak on Blessings in the Unexpected. Arrangements chaired by William Martin with railway clerks Joseph Hawley and others, including letter carriers and clerks.

J. Ambrose Dunkel Indianapolis Tabernacle Presbyterian Church William Martin Joseph Hawley Jacob Brown Hurley Stonebreaker Edward Bush Herman Kettler Carl Stinson Albert Greatbatch

Hoosier Post VFW First to Receive Soldier Bonus Forms

The Hoosier Post Veterans of Foreign Wars was first in Indianapolis to receive 1500 soldier bonus application blanks today at headquarters 430 N Pennsylvania St. Veterans will be assisted in filling them out as shipments to American Legion and other veterans groups expected. government dispatch from Washington began Friday.

Hoosier Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Indianapolis Pennsylvania St American Legion Washington

Democrats Sidestep Can Issue On Religious Liberty

Compromise on a mild religious liberty plank is reportedly under consideration. Democratic leaders aim to avoid a divisive confrontation while maintaining party unity ahead of upcoming votes.

Fight On League Of Nation Is Expected

The Democratic convention faces a clean government platform with no direct Klan reference. Senators Glass and Pittman draft planks on religious freedom and public office, while debates split over league membership and world court support. Farm relief and strict enforcement on alcohol laws cap a broad agenda.

League OF Nation Carter Glass Key Pittman Pittman Glass George E Brennan Illnois Ed L. Moore Ohio Fitzgerald Boston New York McAdoo Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Bernard M. Baruch

Ohio Delegation Backs League of Nations Endorsement

In New York on June 21 the Democratic platform received a push to endorse Woodrow Wilsons League of Nations policy. Ohio leaders named Newton D Baker former secretary of war as Ohio representative on the resolutions committee. Baker has urged American entry into the League in recent speeches.

United Press New York League of Nations Woodrow Wilson Ohio Newton D. Baker Baker America League

Indiana Mayors Push Practical Driving Exam Bill

Mayor Shank announced plans to push a bill in the next Legislature requiring every automobile driver in Indiana to pass a practical motor car operation examination in order to obtain a license. The proposal aims to strengthen driver testing and safety standards.

Indiana Shank

School needs cited for new classrooms and cost

Statistics compiled by Richard Johnson show the school board needs 190 classrooms and 9 912 482 04 pounds to achieve a seat for every child in a real classroom in a real schoolhouse.

Richard ©. Johnson Johnson

Forest fires threaten vast Arizona pine timber

Forest fires in Sutgraves forest, Apache territory in southwest Arizona, had burned 1,090 acres of pine timber and remained out of control. Officials warned a large area of the finest white pine timber faced possible destruction.

Arizona United Press Albuquerque Mexico Sutgraves Forest Apache Indian Reservation

Indiana legislators urged blue sky law amendment

The Indiana Commercial Secretaries Association asks the legislature to pass a new blue sky law or amend the current one. A talk by Miss Julia Van Wert of South Bend preceded discussions on a vigilance clearing house at the Board of Trade Building.

Indiana Indiana Commercial Secretaries’ Association Board of Trade Bldg Julia van Wert South Bend

France and United States discuss recognition terms for Russia

Washington reports that France and the United States are exchanging views on recognizing Russia. Details remain secret, but it is understood Herriot’s government initiated discussions to align with the United States in a joint program of recognition terms for Russia.

United Press Washington France United States Russia Herriot

Aged Man Arrested in Detention Case Sparks Warrants

Charles Rust, 72, of 634 FE Georgia, was arrested by Motor Policemen Oakley and Mangus on charges related to renting rooms for improper purposes after investigating a 16 year old girl’s delinquency. The girl was sent to a detention home. Warrants were issued for three men and a woman.

Charles Rust Georgia Oakley and Mangus

Dollar gas hopes advanced by utility official

In Indianapolis a push for one dollar gas arose from a conference between Mayor Shank and Clarence L. Kirk of Citizens Gas Co. The city now pays 1.15, dropping to 1.10 after July 1 if bills are paid within ten days. Kirk said a cut to 1.00 could be possible if the 600 BTU standard is reduced to about 475. He will submit figures to the mayor.

Indianapolis Shank Clarence L. Kirk Citzens Gas Company Public Service Commission Sas Company Kirk Board of Public Works

Elliott Seeks McCray Fine Against Warren McCray Estate

The Government will file a $16,000 claim against Warren T. McCray's estate for the fine imposed after his Atlanta Federal Prison sentence. U S district attorney Homer Elliott said the fine is a payable debt and a claim will be filed with trustee R Earl Peters. Proceedings hinge on bankruptcy law defining a fixed liability at filing time.

Warren T. McCray Atlanta Homer Elliott United States R. Earl Peters Wayne McCray

Crutch-throwing truck incident injures local man

A side board dropped from a passing truck struck Frank Harding at 437 Indiana Ave disabling him and causing severe bruising. Bud Taylor, the 1128 Brooks St. driver, was arrested in connection with the crash.

Frank Harding Indiana Ave Bud Taylor Brooks St

Federal trial set for two men in bank fraud case

Carlton E. Hardsell real estate dealer and Wilmer C. Rose former bank bookkeeper face a federal trial in Indianapolis on charges they conspired to defraud First National Bank. Charged by DOJ special agent Earl Dill, they were arraigned before US Commissioner J. Logan in Fort Wayne and released on a 5000 dollar bond.

Timea Special FT. Wayne Ind Carlton E. Hardsell Wilmer C. Rose First National Bank Indianapolis Earl Dill Department of Justice United States J. Logan

Auction sale ordered for Meridian Courts building

Public sale at Meridian Courts at Thirty Fourth and Meridian streets, built by the Maloney Apartment Company, was ordered by Sidney Miller a Superior Court judge to satisfy claims against the building. The action follows mechanic liens totaling 70000 filed Friday. The sale will occur at the offices of Albert J. Hueber receiver's attorneys with a minimum bid of 473926.82.

Meridian Courts Thirty-Fourth Meridian Sts Maloney Apartment Company Sidney Miller Superior Court Albert J. Hueber

Evansville Chamber Demands School Recount in Indiana

The Evansville Chamber of Commerce issues a written demand to Kenjamin Burris state superintendent for a recount of the Ft Wayne school enumeration. At L Ward Ft Wayne superintendent’s request, the department checked Evansville and ordered a recount there.

Evansville

Intruder Fires at Lawrence Newbold Home

Lawrence Newbold of 1322 Calhoun Street reported two shots fired at him by a man he chased from his house after being awakened by his daughter Deatrice age 15. Police noted the residence had previous entries.

Lawrence Newbold Calhoun St Deatrice Newbbold

Republicans Ready to Move Forward With Campaign

Washington june 21 William M Butler national committee chairman said the Republican party is ready to go forward with the presidential campaign. Butler arrived from Chicago and began a long conference schedule in Washington, meeting with President Coolidge and other party leaders aboard the Mayflower.

United Press Washington William M. Butler National Committee Butler Cleveland Chicago Coolidge

Children Swarm Playgrounds For Formal Openings In City

Indianapolis children crowded into the season opening at 36 playgrounds and four pools as the city recreation department launched summer activities. Sunny weather drew crowds to sites including Bloomington and Market Streets grounds, School No. 16, Kingan Co plant, Riverside Park, Willard Park, Ringgold, and Douglas Park facilities.

Indianapolis Bloomington Market Sts Highland Place Kingan &Co Riverside Park Twenty-Sixth St Willard Park Ringgold and Orange Sts Douglas Park

Sheriff Snider Quits Petters On June Nights

Sheriff George Snider resumes patrols along roads near Southport and E Sixteenth Street Arlington Avenue after farmers report disturbances by potters and spooners. He cites Friday and Thursday nights as active, with complaints of loud screams and parked men and a woman in driveways.

Parkers Spooners George Snider Potters Southport E. Sixteenth St Arlington Ave Irvington Snider

Road action urged on Do mer road in Noble County

State board of accounts filed with the attorney general its report on the Fred L. Domer road in Zikhart Township Noble County. It charges the road was not built to specification and calls Piper Hawk and Bender Kim mel Indiana contractors to reconstruct side ditches and bring gravel up to spec.

State Board of Accounts U. S&s. Lesh Fred L. Domer Zikhart Township Noble County Piper, Hawk and Bender, Kimmel Ind

Insanity defense feared as Chicago seeks to pierce barrier

State's attorney moves to break down the insanity barrier in the Leopold Loeb case. More than a dozen associates of the two youths are ordered to appear for questioning Monday to reveal habits and possible sanity indicators.

United Press Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb State's Attorney's Office Robert Franks Leopold Loeb

Four Die In Indianapolis Area Auto Crashes

Four men dead and ten injured in crashes across Indianapolis and nearby areas since Friday evening. Victims include Omer Anthony and Oscar Seeholtz of Kokomo in a Cushman corner rollover, Alonzo Whitaker and Fred Hayes crushed by trains, and William Lowes of New Bethel in a rollover. Family members Amy Ruth and Ethel Kelley among the injured.

Indianapolis Omer Anthony Kokomo Oscar Seeholtz Cushman's Corner Fortville Ind Pendleton Pike Alonzo CC. Whitaker W. Tweny-First St Fred M. Hayes Illinois St Methodist Hospital William Lowes New Bethel Amy Kelley Schofield Ave Robert Fletcher Ruth Kelley Ethel Kelley

Summer Brings Fair Weather to Indianapolis

Miss Summer arrived in Indianapolis at 11 a.m. bringing a forecast of fair weather for the weekend. Forecaster J. H. Armington said the cooler air from Friday night’s storm would fade and a warm stretch would follow. The longest day saw 4:16 a.m. sunrise and 7:17 p.m. sunset as a 12 degree drop from Friday’s high cooled the city, with ICP reporting 1.26 inches in Angola and 1.04 in Wheatfield. Columbus logged 96 degrees, Indianapolis 90, three degrees cooler than Thursday.

Summer Indianapolis J. H. Armington United States Angola Wheatfield Columbus Ind Indiana

Two Men Found Guilty in Petit Larceny Case in City Court

Roy King of 821 Birch St was fined $4 and costs and given 30 days on Indiana State Farm after conviction for petit larceny. Dwight Meyers of the same address received $40 fine and costs and five days in jail on petit larceny and carrying concealed weapons charges. Both allegedly stole $20 worth of tools from Nordyke Marmon Company where they worked.

Roy King Birch St Indiana State Farm Dwight Meyers Nordyke-Marmon Company

Gentry Heads Body Creamery Head Fin ed

Wyatt Gentry becomes president of the College Avenue Civic Association as officers are re elected Thomas P Woodson secretary Pearl Randall treasurer John N Hobbs and H C Bakemeyer as second vice president Clarence E Weir retires Alfred Schaefer creamery manager is fined after pleading guilty to a nuisance charge Health board says the creamery failed to collect refuse on vacant levy

Wyatt Gentry Broadway College Avenue Alfred Schaefer

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