Indianapolis Times Masthead and Contact Details
The Indianapolis Times masthead lists W. Howard as president Felix F. Bruner as pastor and member of the Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance and Audit Bureau of Circulations WM A Mayburn as busmer client of United Press and NEA Service published weekly by the Indianapolis Times at 214-220 W Maryland St Indianapolis subscription rates show ten cents in Indianapolis and twelve cents elsewhere per week.
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No Mean Politics 9 Bill Armitage Pours Oil on Troubled Waters
A fragmented Indianapolis political landscape shows factions Lemcke Jewett Indianapolis News Shank Armitage and the Good Citizens League shifting allegiances. Bill Armitage acts as broker smoothing feuds while Cadle runs as an independent and Democrats seek a primary contender as city government reform momentum grows.
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Republican Party
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City Hall
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Good Citizens’ League
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Adolph Emhardt
Walter Myers
Walter
Indianapolis
Pershing for President in 1928
The piece argues General John J. Pershing could be the GOP’s tame rival for the 1928 nomination. It notes his Senate prospects from Missouri, his public speaking limits, and the party’s push after his recent South American delegation role and Tacna Arica plebiscite commission chairmanship. It suggests war-hero status as a decisive credential.
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Arica
Peru
Chile
United States
Missouri
South America
Senate
Pershing
Coolidge
White House
Washington
Jackson
Local critique of partyism and nonpartisan reform ideas
The piece argues parties fail public welfare in local politics and cites Republican faction issues. It urges personal responsibility, criticizes mythic worship of parties, and proposes nonpartisan, short ballot elections with petitions and single election to replace primary and conventional systems, especially for judges and school officials.
Repairs By HAL COCHRAN
A home style piece extols repairs by HAL COCHRAN with sewing and mends for family clothes. It notes men’s suits, children’s garments, and summer wear getting fixes so outfits look fresh. The tone invites timely tailoring to keep fashion up to date.
Orchestra By Mail Course In Detroit
Detroit March 26 A course in school orchestra is offered by the extension department of Detroit.
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Detroit
Department of Detroit
Indiana Indorsers Endorse Quo Vadis for Adults
The Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays pass a major test by endorsing Quo Vadis for adult patronage after viewing it at the Circle. The group condemns lewd material yet supports realistic historical drama and notes other adult features at local theaters while urging wholesome entertainment.
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Kerosene Danger Warns Indiana House Fire Fatalities
A Peters burg incident shows kerosene can ignite a stove causing a deadly explosion and house destruction. The piece warns of oil can hazards, recalls similar Indianapolis burns, and argues careful handling to prevent tragedy.
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Petersburg
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Indianapolis
Fines and Justice Questioned After Repeated Tiger Convictions
A local man identified as E. St. Alter Phelps was convicted twice in city court on blind tiger charges, fined $50 each time, and sentenced to sixty days on the State farm after a criminal court conviction. The piece argues fines are a revenue source rather than true punishment and questions ethical limits of monetary penalties.
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Alter Phelps
E. St. [W. Clair ]Sr
What year origins were used by ancient civilizations and empires
The text lists varied new year start dates among ancient peoples such as Athenians Macedonians Romans Persians Mexicans Mohammedans and Chinese. It also covers questions about The French Academy elections a 1924 note on Immortals and asks trivia on locomotives diamonds United States Army aviation 1923 1928 and King Tutankhomen race plus Federal Government scope.
Police promotions questioned amid political storm
The board of Safety promoted Elmer Stoddard to sergeant after a prior demotion from lieutenant to patrolman, sparking criticism that promotions are driven by politics rather than merit. The writer argues merit should govern policing while noting bandits roam as officers chase political harmony.
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Atrolman Elmer Stoddard
Board of Safety
Indianapolis
The Ties of Home in a Wartorn Indiana Town
The piece describes Griffin Indiana rebuilt after repeated disasters. floods and fire alike fail to sever the community’s resolve. Residents stay, rebuild, and cling to home despite economic odds and dangerous locations near rivers and volcanic shadows.
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GT 'Trous
Griffin
Singer Midget's Show Draws Big Crowds For Holiday Run
Large audiences fill venues for So This Is Lilliput and Lady of the Night starring Norma Shearer, George K. Arthur, and Malcolm McGregor. Polly and Oz perform Scenesongs while W D Pollard does Uncommon Nonsense. Other theaters list Karyl Norman at Keiths, Joe Roberts at the Lyric, The Air Mail at the Ohio, Quo Vadis at the Circle, How to Educate A Wife at the Apollo and a new bill at the Isis.
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Norma Shearer
George K. Arthur
Malcolm McGregor
Polly
W. D. Pollard
Karyl Norman
Keith's
Joe Roberts
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Lyric
Air Mail
Ohio
Circle
Apollo
Isis
Time for Reading Divorces and News Crack Humor
A quirky collage of notes cites Tom Sims on writing jokes about divorces and news, mentions a big fire in Japan, a Baltimore birthday party, a judge’s seven year remark, a bantamweight champion, coal industry chatter, radios in summer, a strong drug claim, and bowling congress in Toledo.
Wanted first class safe cracker for honest job
In New York on March 16 an appeal seeks a top safe cracker to work at the Loew Theater on Third Ave and 166th St. after a gang used nitroglycerin to blow the theater safe, then fled. Police guard the premises. no volunteers from experienced safe-blowers. Division Street in Manhattan is highlighted as a dense cloak and dress shop belt feeding uptown and Brooklyn trade.
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Loew Theater
Third Ave
166Th St
Division St
Chatham Square
Cloak and Salt and Dress
Uptown
Bronx
Harlem
Riverside Dr
Brooklyn
Coffee and civilization in an old newspaper piece
The article traces coffee from Abyssinian legends to global trade noting its political influence on Prohibition era policies and the role of Brazil in world production. It argues coffee sustains peace by easing trade and links to openness of global routes and relations.
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Coffe
Africa
Constantinople
England
Charles II
Hembay
Brazil
League of Nations
World Court
Venice Considers Eight Mile Subway Under Canals
Venice weighs an eight mile subway to reach all parts of the city with tubes built in the bed of the canals. The plan would place tunnels beneath waterways to connect key districts.
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