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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1923

Page

3

Polices Seek Owners of Jewelry Found in Sewer

Detectives hunted owners of cuff links locket and beads found in a mud filled sewer at Division and Bay Streets. The items likely belonged to a burglar pressed hard by pursuit. Elllis Searles’ badge and other pieces were recovered as authorities traced the thefts. Whitfield murder case unfolds with dramatic escapes and a pursued couple.

Division Bay Sts Walter Lucille Ellis Searles Searles United Mine Workers Journal

Burglar Suspected in Residence Blaze At Talbott Avenue

A fire at 1706 N Talbott Ave began in a wardrobe after a burglar robbed residents. Aided by a roomer and Mrs Bishop, firefighters contained the blaze. Stolen purses and a watch were found. entry was through an unlocked door.

Mra. M. Co. Bishop N. Talbott Ave J. L., Wilson Wilson Bishop Ernest L. Martin

ELOPENTMENT PLAN FOILED BY POLICE

Charles Garrison 32 of 201 N Belmont Ave jailed charged with inducing Mary Thomas 14 to leave her foster home at Union Station May 12. Garrison held on 5000 dollar bond. case continued to June 12. Thomas housed at Fred C Lane home 551 S Central Court. Garrison says he cannot understand opposition to marriage.

Charles Garrison Belmont Ave Mary Thomas State Board of Charities L. H. Millikan Garrison Miss Thomas Union Station Schultz Weddle Fred C. Lane S. Central Court Thomas

Rum runners use smoke screen on fast cars in DC

Fire causes 100000 damage to Duquoin Michigan business district early Saturday. Governor Pinchot signs bill mandating constitution teaching in Pennsylvania schools. Mabel Garrison opera singer undergoes New York operation. Representative Fluddleston says 25 Congressmen drink liquor in Chicago. Oil fire burns 500000 gallons at Rochester New York. Floods terrorize Volga valley in Russia. Harry Black builds eighteen story home atop Plaza Hotel in New York. Chicago Tribune to publish oceanic edition at sea. Britain signs Arab independence recognition. Mellon to visit England in six weeks. Four motor boats patrol Detroit River for rum runners. Madrid army scandal risks implicating King Alfonso. Milan editor challenges Rome editor to a duel. Danish cruiser Geyser suffers 52 wounded in explosion. France birth rate falls sharply. Gompers doubts steel industry ending twelve hour day. White House declines to confirm Legion commander's plea on bonus. Philadelphia radio stations accused of radical propaganda.

Burglary at John Seaman Station Stolen Small Items

A burglar broke into the filling station owned by John Seaman at 1116 S Meridian St early today. The thief stole sixty three pennies a Ford cell and a Packard taillight valued at six dollars seventy five cents.

John Seaman Meridian St

Jay B. Sucese ex Monon officer dies at 79

Jay B. Sucese 79 former general superintendent of the Monon railroad died Friday at his home 123 N Linwood Ave Funeral services set for Monday 2 30 p m at Shirley Brothers chapel Rev Walter L Ewing to officiate Burial at Crown Hill He is survived by widow Adie Sucase son Alfred M Sucase of Chicago and sisters Mrs Joseph Johnson Daytona Beach Fla and Mrs Jennie Tague Los Angeles California

Jay B. Sucese Monon Railroad N. Linwood Ave Shirley Brothers Chapel Illinois St Walter L. Ewing Irvington Methodist Church Sucese Canton Lafayette Chicago Indianapolis Big Four Railroad Addie Sucase Alfred M. Sucase Joseph Johnson Daytona Beach Fla Jennie Tague Los Angeles

Butler Glee Club Presents Fairview Revue at Butler College

Butler Opera Club staged the Fairview Revue at the Masonic Temple Friday night. Margaret Hecker organized scenes linking with Arnold Spencer arranged musical numbers. Notable campus figures impersonated included Marjorie Chiles, Sarah F Downs, Dean Brossman, Howard Howe, and others. Arnold Davis performed violin solos and a quartet sang. The girls chorus featured Lydia Bates, Dorothy Dipple, Esther Hungate, and others.

Butler College Fairview Park Butler Opera Club Fairview Masonic Temple Margaret Hecker Butler, Ar Arnold Spencer Marjorie Chiles Sarah F. Downs Frank Sisson Helen Payne Dean Brossman Winston Frank Hopper Myron Hopper William Pearcy Kenneth Thorne Lydia Bates Dorothy Dipple Esther Hungate Maxine McKay Mildred Medium Lavera Millikan Zerelda Rubush Dorothy Wright Alice Young

Marble Champion to be picked June 2 Indianapolis

The final marble championship rounds will be at Willard Park in Indianapolis on Saturday June 2 at 2 p m. Twelve sectional champions compete in two preliminaries of six players each with three games per set. Winners meet for city title and a trip to Atlantic City with expenses paid by The Times and a bicycle prize.

Willard Park Atlantic City Indianapolis Willard Park Playground Washington St State Ave R. Walter Jarvis Times Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Shortridge Cadet Nominated as West Point Candidate

Guy Ernest Thrams, 18, of 1905 College Ave, was ordered by the War Department to submit educational certificates for admission to West Point on June 2. He is a June senior at Shortridge High School and was recently awarded a gold medal by Brigadier General Aultman of Ft Harrison. He serves as cadet captain of the Shortridge ROTC and belongs to the Math Club Officers Club Glee Club and the orchestra.

Guy Ernest Thrams College Ave War Department West Point Thrams Shortridge High School Aultman Ft Harrison Shortridge Officers Club Glee Club Orchestra

Boy Hit By Electric Car Seeks Visit From Preacher

Joseph Doll, 12, of 858 N Ta Salle St was knocked down and bruised by an electric automobile at Tenth St and Parker Ave on Friday. The driver, who left after learning the boy's name, said he would visit in a day or two claiming to be a preacher.

Joseph Doll N. Ta Salle St Doll Tenth St Parker Ave

Three arrested in raid convicted in city court

Two women and one man were convicted in city court after a raid at 322 N East St Thursday night. Edith Ray received 100 dollars fine and 129 days in the woman's prison. Viola Van Arsdale got 50 dollars fine and 30 days. Ernest Ray was fined 100 dollars and given 60 days. Eight others were discharged.

N. East St Edith Ray Viola van Arsdale Ernest Ray

Arrestees in Statutory Charge and Vagrancy Case

Henry Wenbrecht 27 of Speedway Ave and Frances Warden 40 of N Alabama St were arrested Friday night. The woman faces a statutory charge and vagrancy while the man is charged with associating.

Henry Wenbrecht Speedway Ave Frances Warden Alabama St Johnson and Hudson

Real estate dealer Herbert Redden faces health warrants

Herbert E B Redden aged 40, a real estate dealer at 44 N Delaware St, was arrested today on city health warrants alleging filth and dirt in his rental homes at 644 Harmon Ave and 643 S Delaware St. Damages of 100 dollars are sought. Redden denied the charges.

Herbert EB. Redden N. Delaware St City Board of Health Harmon Ave S. Delaware St Redden

Hotel guest robbed of ruby stickpin at Linden Hotel

A Linden Hotel guest told police that a night-time entry into his room led to the theft of a $56 ruby stickpin. The incident highlights concerns about security at the hotel.

James F. Miller Linden Hotel

Ohio Day Chir in Federal Net

Former Ohio prohibition enforcer Joseph Shearer and three officers were indicted by a Federal grand jury for conspiring to break prohibition laws. Fred Counts and A E Counts, both Cleveland figures, and Samuel E Hoskins of Columbus were named in two indictments alleging payoffs to Auerbach and aides and a scheme to defraud the Federal Government.

United Presse Cleveland Joseph Shearer Ohio Grand Jury Fred Counts Prohibition A. E. Counts Samuel E. Hoskins Columbus A. F Hoskins Louis Auerbach

Woman Wins Iris Cup At Bankers Trust Flower Show

Miss Anna M. Lott of 322 Downey Ave won a silver cup for an iris exhibit in a Bankers Trust sweepstakes at a city flower show. Fifty-one prizes were awarded among eighty nine entries with more than one hundred iris varieties. The Garden Flowers Society planned a 4 30 p m meeting at Mrs Charles J Lynn’s iris garden.

Bankers Trust Anna M. Lott Downey Ave Banker's Trust Company Pennsylvania Ohio Sts Garden Flowers Society Charles J. Lynn Washington Blvd

Coremakers at Work After Dispute Over Woman Workers

Fifteen men in the caremaking department of the Federal Foundry Company at 502 Harris Street returned to work after a Friday walkout over the assignment of two women to the department. Officials said the girls remain on the job and all differences have been adjusted.

Federal Foundry Company Harris St

Officials Confer on Gas Tax Defense in County Court

State Auditor Robert Bracken and State Treasurer Ora J. Davies met with Attorney General U S Lesh to discuss the defense the state will offer Monday in St Joseph County Circuit Court. The Gafill Oil Company president seeks an injunction against collecting the gasoline tax. Suit has been brought against Bracken and Davies.

Robert Bracken Ora J. Davies U. S. Lesh St. Joseph County Gafill Oil Company Bracken and Davies

Auto collision damages three cars at Northwestern Ave intersection

A truck driven by Harrold Burk of U. M. C. A. collided with a Northwestern street car late Friday at Northwestern Ave and Twenty First St. The impact pushed the truck into two parked autos, causing damage to three automobiles in all.

Northwestern Ave Twenty-First St Harrold Burk Northwestern

Missing Three Days Missing 16 year old William Green from War man Ave

William Green 16 of 1218 N War man Ave has been missing from home since Wednesday morning. His mother says he may have traveled to New London Kentucky.

William Green N. Warman Ave New London

Post Office Closed for Memorial Day Announcement

All departments of the post office will be closed Memorial day. Robert H. Bryan postmaster announced today. Collections will be made on Sunday schedule.

Robert H. Bryan

Highway routes to speedway traffic for Memorial Day

Indiana highway officials issued a bulletin designating principal routes and detours for motorists entering Indianapolis for the Memorial Day Speedway races. The guidance lists city-bound paths from major origins, noting detours on the National Road and State roads and naming key towns and interchanges to reach Indianapolis.

Indianapolis State Highway Commission A. H. Hinkle John D. Williams Evansville Vincennes Bruceville Sanborn Worthington Spencer Martinsville Lorisville New Albany Scottsburg Crothersville Cincinnati Harrison Ohio Indiana Cedar Grove Brookville Rushville Columbus West Jefferson Springfield Dayton Eaton Richmond Cambridge City Greers

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