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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
1
Platform committee deadlocked on a Klan plank as Ohio party leader and other officials shuffle positions involving twenty two officers amid internal controversy and political maneuvering.
The Chicago Board of Safety overhauled its ranks with 22 personnel changes driven by efficiency aims. John Mullin rises from patrolman to detective captain at Jerry Kinney’s request while Lieut. Fred Simon becomes captain. Eight are reduced and fourteen promoted as the board taps officers for the detective bureau. The shake-up follows scrutiny of the L S Ayres robbery with no bungling found.
Hearing on three petitions for a receiver for the Fiery Cross, an Indiana Ku Klux Klan publication, was held before Superior Judge Clinton H. Givan. The actions by D. C. Stephenson and by Reichard and Boyer allege near insolvency and mismanagement to milk funds for the national Klan.
A team of horses driven by Frank Collester of 2262 Kenwood Ave. belonging to the Pittsford Purity Pie Company bolted on Capitol Ave near Market and Washington Streets, striking cars parked along the curb. Damage described as slight.
A lightning strike hit the home of Mrs. Fannie Crone at 1730 Ingran Street during the early storm. Firemen arrived and estimated the damage at 15 dollars.
A recipe article outlines a fruit punch using pineapple water raspberries or strawberries oranges lemon syrup and cracked ice. Boil pineapple with water then strain and mix with fruit juice and orange juice before serving over ice.
The New York World targets Ralston as he nears a crucial confrontation. The piece frames the Hoosier figure amid rising tensions and a charged campaign scene.
The New York World reports Klansmen in eight states may swing to Indiana Senator Samuel M. Ralston after several convention ballots, weakening McAdoo and complicating Democratic nomination plans. The piece notes Ralston's rising odds and possible anti Klans compromise as platform talks proceed.
Visiting reporters report that Senator Samuel Ralston will issue a statement only if his name is formally named as the Democratic convention's likely nominee in New York. The note signals mounting anticipation as delegates edge toward a decision.
Sylvester Abel and Sidney De Vire were arrested today on assault and battery and speeding charges after a collision at Ray Street and Capitol Avenue. Granville Padgett and James Nicholas suffered cuts from flying glass and were taken to the city hospital.
London dispatch from United Press reports Maj. Stuart MacLaren the British round the world flier has arrived in Bankok today, as relayed by Central News Bankok correspondent.
Lieut. Russell Maughan completes a coast to coast flight from New York to San Francisco in under a day. He lands at Crissey field to a massive reception as thousands surge through patrol lines, bayonets clearing a path for the world’s greatest flier.
Ten years ago today in Sarajevo a student shot Archduke Ferdinand and his wife. The deaths set off a chain of events that ignited a powder keg in Europe and led to World War I.
Cicero resident S. Wiest was re elected to head the Indiana Conference of Seventh Day Adventists for another year at the convention's final session in Bethany Park Brooklyn Indiana. O G Albert also was re elected as secretary treasurer. William Guthrie of Berrien Springs Mich spoke Friday night on Why I Am a Seventh Day Adventist and urged full observance of the Ten Commandments.
Police report three youths missing. Alma Graves, 14, of 651 Arbor Ave with orange dress and patent slippers, left with Thelma Clark, 15, of 649 Arbor St in blue silk dress. George Akard, 17? or 16? of 1401 E Market St left home in brown coat blue shirt and black trousers.
Walter Johnson of 5607 E Washington St was fined 1 and costs for assault and battery and 1 and costs for driving on the left side of the street. A failure to stop after an accident charge was dismissed. Johnsons car struck William Greene 9 of 606 Linwood Ave April 17 as the boy skated in the street. he has recovered from a concussion. Judge Wilmeth said no jail due to likely partial boy blame.
Stores in the Merchants' Association will close at 5 p m daily through July and August. On Saturdays the closing time remains unchanged. Beginning July 12 many stores will close at noon for the summer period.
Prosecutor William H. Remy toured the L. S. Ayres & Co. store crime scene to assess the case against the bandits. He said he is preparing for trial and confidence remains that the others will be captured once one is caught.
Two motorists ordered re-arrested after failing to complete the city court speeders school. George Winnegar attended two of four sessions and Roy Hoermann one. They must pay $17 fines plus costs.
C H Wallerich Company led a downtown parade with about seventy five Dodge cars and trucks. The lineup featured all models from 1915 to 1924, illustrating the no yearly models policy in practice.
In Noblesville, two men were fined after an auto collision at 1520 Bellefontaine Street. Thomas Gaines, driver, received $20 fine and ten days in jail, while Russell Eller, owner, was fined $5 and costs.
Police investigate a robbery at W. Co. Freund on Whighkind Avenue Friday night. Five razors and 1.75 dollars were stolen. The case notes a bobbed hair craze as a possible motive or distraction in the crime.
Forest Stucker of 829 Buchanan St. reports banks are unsafe the banks of Lick Creek. He swam and after exiting found a watch and his money missing totaling 26 dollars. Police investigate the loss.
The State highway commission condemns land owned by G. W. Stafford near Attica Indiana to straighten State Route 10. A sharp corner will be removed and a long curve built.
Prosecutor William H. Remy said that numerous complaints about retail dealers selling lurid magazines will be laid before the grand jury in July. He noted dealers have had fair warning and he will not issue further warnings.
Heated arguments before Superior Judge Linn D. Hay on building new White River bridges at Stucee Ave and W Morris St as part of flood prevention. Big Four Railroad and City Attorney James Ogden argued against the proposal, claiming bridges costing 1 200 000 are not a valid flood prevention measure. Adjoining property owners argued against 10 percent cost assessment. Judge Hay took the injunction petition under advisement.
Walter R. Merchant, 28, is missing from his home at 2111 East St. Clair Street. Police seek him. he has a wife and three children. He is partly bald, thumb missing from left hand, and was last seen in dark clothes and a cap.
Police seek Harry Lapp 616 E Fifty-First St on charges of speeding and assault and battery after his car allegedly struck a vehicle driven by Kenneth Cline 28 of 4020 N Delaware St at the intersection of Thirtieth Street and Washington Boulevard.
Christopher B. Coleman, history professor at Allegheny College in Meadville Pennsylvania and former Butler University faculty member from 1901 to 1919, is named director to succeed Harlow Lindley who will teach at Earlham College. Samuel M. Foster of Fr. Wayne was elected president.
Mt Olive Church at Ben Davis plans a Sunday night program directed by Dillard E Harker with organist Mrs W Kimble. The quartette includes Mrs Roy Manson soprano Mrs E Cox contralto Edwin Moore tenor and Karl Thiesing bass.
New York June 28 The resolutions committee adopted a religious freedom platform plank with a 34 to 16 vote. A noted absence of any mention of the Ku Klux Klan was recorded during the morning session as chairman Cummins presided.
At Madison Square Garden, the Democratic national convention wrestles with a Klan plank as Ed Moore of Ohio plots a floor challenge to force a vote. Police surge planned, leaders fret over religious tolerance and possible party fracture as plans for a platform near completion emerge.
Peoria is hit by a violent wind and electrical storm killing five people and causing nearly a million dollars in damage. Four drown in the Illinois River, one dies from lightning on a Pekin railway bridge, while telegraph lines fail and towns nearby report heavy destruction.
Big Four officials reported telegraph wires down between here and Peoria but via an indirect call learned the Indianapolis train bound for Peoria, due at 7 40 a m, arrived at 9 18 a m. The train left at 12 30 a m with several washouts but no accidents reported on the route.
The note explains air mail routing to San Francisco via Indianapolis and Chicago with a 6 50 a m cutoff for dispatch and a 3 40 p m arrival in San Francisco. East bound mail goes to Cleveland or Chicago as directed. An air mail service begins July 1 according to Postmaster Robert H Bryson.
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