Indianapolis Rates Increase for Phone Service Across State
Indianapolis patrons face higher charges as Indiana Bell announces July 1 rate hikes totaling about 133 698.48 for city customers and 385 000 statewide. Measured business lines replace flat service, PBX rates rise, and residence rates adjust with callers facing higher per use costs.
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Indiana Bell Telephone Company
C. H. Rottger
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Roettger
PBX
Commission
South Bend
Mishawaka
Congregational Churches Plan for Vigorous Fall Campaign
The New York Evening Post notes 1923 gains for Northern Presbyterians Baptists and Disciples amid denominational controversies while Congregationalists push a strong fall outreach. A commission urges early planning and a four week enlistment drive culminating in a Oct. 19 reception with church rallies and member training.
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New York Evening Post
Commission On
Fourth of July plans at State Fairground by veterans groups
Indiana cities plan a large Independence Day celebration at the State Fairground under Hoosier Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars with McGrew camp and other posts. Events include horse races sham battle fireworks and band concerts. A separate legal filing seeks a receiver for the Cross, an Indiana Klan publication. Ex grand dragon D Stephenson known as the Old Man is plaintiff in a $1500 debt suit before Judge Clinton H. Givan. Knights of Pythias picnic set for July 10 near Nashville with district lodges attending.
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Lavelle Gossett
Cross of Malta
Indiana
Ery Cross
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Grand Dragon
Clinton H. Givan
Ivan
Columbus
Ind
Mds
Knights of Pythias
Wnasaville
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Labor leaders threaten to call off Cleveland meeting over McAdoo
A statement from a group of labor figures promises to oppose a split with the Democratic party and suggests McAdoo would get labor votes if he is nominated. The Cleveland Conference for Progressive Political Action will proceed July 4 to consider nominating La Follette or an independent ticket, despite warnings.
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McAdoo
William Johnston
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Conference For Progressive Political Action
Democratic Party
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A. 0. Wharton
Federal Labor Wage Board
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J. A. Franklin
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J. G. Luhrson
Emil Ilman
Maintenance of Way
Wall Street
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Washington
Johnston
Opera Acts at Mu Rat Shrine Circus Next Week
Singers Goodell and Vermillion among acts under a big top at the Mu Rat Shrine Circus starting Thursday night. The operatic duo will present a popular program of songs during the week long event.
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Murat Shrine
Goodell
Vermillion
Inn Faces Closing After Prohibition Raid
Prohibition Director Bert C. Morgan will pursue closing proceedings against Ma-Lo chicken dinner place at Keystone Ave and Fifty Ninth St. proprietor Bert Helman was bound over to the federal grand jury after a hearing by U S Commissioner Howard Young. Agents seized fifty gallons of liquor and 110 bottles of home brew. Helman bond set at $2000. A vest pocket electric fan is noted as an invention.
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Fifty-Ninth St
Prohibition
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Bert Helman
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Howard 8. Young
Ma- Lo Place
Helman
Red Cross Canteen Service to Help Camp Knox Boys
Indianapolis Red Cross chapter revives canteen service for Citizens Military Training Camp attendees from Indianapolis and northern central Indiana. Hostesses escort arriving boys to Union Station and serve sandwiches lemonade and cookies before their 11 am train departure. Mrs. Herbert T. Wagner chairs the committee with numerous local ladies and the Women’s Overseas League aiding.
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Indiana
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Clyde J. Roach
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Lyman Whitaker
Joseph Gregoire
Ralph Lemcke
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I. Lewis
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Clifford Gay
A. C. Cavins
John Cain
Claude Griffith
Simon Kiser
Mrs. Winifred Pigman dies at 36
Mrs. Winifred Pigman 36 wife of Benjamin F. Pigman 2737 Central Ave dies at home. Survived by husband and daughter June. Born in Edinburgh Scotland. Funeral at home 2 p m Monday with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Benjamin F. Pigman
Central Ave
June
Pigman
Edinburgh
Scotland
Crown Hill Cemetery
Gas utility history and expansion across the United States
The Indiana committee on public utility corporations notes gas began as the first public utility. The first gas company formed in England in 1800. Early gas faced skepticism, with free gas offered to win acceptance. Today gas serves over 90 million people via 85 000 miles of pipe, with yearly U S production around 900 billion cubic feet.
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Indiana Committee On Public Utility Corporations
England
United States
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