Gilliam Fights Fire of Dry Power in Indiana Politics
The piece lauds Attorney General Gilliam for challenging the Anti-Saloon League and dry politics in Indiana. It credits him with courage to reveal legal questions and criticizes a governor seeking wartime whisky under medical advice. It frames the anti drink crusade as political coercion, praises Gilliam’s blunt stance, and ends with a reflection on Lindbergh and universal prayer.
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Peace and pride as Lindbergh welcomed home aboard navy ship
President Coolidge promotes peace by inviting Capt. Charles Lindbergh to return from Europe as a guest on a U S battleship. The gesture is celebrated by The Indianapolis Times and other papers as a unifying act of goodwill toward the heroic young flyer and a symbol of fraternal human kindness. The piece links this event to broader notes on aviation progress and public spirit.
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The World War and the Rise of Lindbergh
A reflective essay recalls war’s toll and glory seekers from Caesar to modern conflict. It notes Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 Atlantic flight boosting aviator status, contrasts public cheers with civilian costs, and mentions varied 1920s events from crime to culture.
Psychic Seance Writer Wins Copyright Claim
A medium suing for improper use of her automatic writing won in English Court of Chancery. The court ruled the writing was an original literary work and not wholly created by a psychic agent, rejecting arguments that inspiration invalidated originality.
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Lindbergh Heroism Prompted By Warship Homecoming
President Coolidge earns praise for aiding Lindberghs return while critics warn against exploiting the feat with money or slang. Lindbergh rejects flattery and a risky movie contract under public adulation, showing pride in his achievement and his mother’s measured stance.
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Beebe's Ocean Walk Undersea Research Near Haiti
William Beebe descends sixty feet to the sea bed and, dictating observations to an assistant, records marine life. After more than three months off Haiti he catalogs 280 fish species, with several new to science, aided by a Bell Laboratory telephone instrument.
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Rome marks twelfth anniversary of Italy entry into World War
Italy celebrated the twelfth anniversary of its entry into the World War with a mimic air battle over Rome. The city has long staged triumphs linking Rome to historic conquests, though many such celebrations proved misguided or hollow.
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Trust in US guarantees fair Nicaraguan election
Our New Trust Colonel Stimson notes the Nicaraguans laid down arms due to faith in the United States to ensure a fair election next year. He says this trust obligates the US to ensure the election is held, honest, and its result obeyed, aligning actions with declared ideals.
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England Break with Soviet Russia Backed by Conservative Leaders
The piece argues England will distance itself from Soviet Russia not through war but as a Conservative maneuver to hinder the Labour movement and boost the party's position. It claims the London raid on Soviet House was pointless and driven by domestic politics rather than substantial issues.
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Governor Fuller Rejects Commission On Sacco Vanzetti Case
Governor Fuller declines to appoint a commission to review the Sacco Vanzetti case. He states the law assigns the decision to him and he will conduct the investigation himself. The note praises his acceptance of responsibility rather than passing the buck.
Dolls From Algeria to India on View at Art Institute
Dolls from Algeria Tunisia Egypt India and other lands are displayed at the John Herron Art Institute with varied materials including wood papier mache bisque and buckskin. Local student works include house models paper doll costumes and portraits while major pieces feature Ortiz Echague Cassatt Johansen and Baus works amid other gallery highlights. Indianapolis theaters today show multiple productions and venues.
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Long Pants premiere shows Harry Langdon in changeable trousers
The new comedy Long Pants features Harry Langdon initially in short pants that turn into long ones as the misadventures begin. The film is currently showing at the Circle theater.
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Answers to common questions from The Indianapolis Times
A compiled Q and A column from The Indianapolis Times offers quick factual replies on topics from snorting causes to the Boston fire of 1827, US diplomatic service listings, citizenship questions, Ruby versus diamond value, Nicaragua Marines, gold dollars, wild pigeons, Henley quotes, and black cat superstition. It notes sources and publishing details.
Bridge hand analysis and play variations from May 25
A detailed bridge problem outlines declarer play in No Trump contracts, covers second trick club leads and diamond finesses, then presents two play-throughs, plus an Answer Slip noting trick 2 plays for a separate hand and a Q and A about George O'Brien with biographical notes.
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