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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

Page

4

Democrats Fear Klan Strength in State Convention

Political circles warn the Ku Klux Klan could control Indiana’s Democratic State convention with 700 delegates or more out of 1292 total, though others doubt Klan power. Holt, a Kokomo attorney, predicts securing the nomination on the first ballot amid mixed endorsements and anti Klan sentiment among rivals.

Ku Klux Klan Olin R. Holt Kokomo Holt Dale J. Crittenberger Anderson State Federation of Labor Anti- Saloon League State Exhibitors’ Association Joseph Cravens Madison Omer S. Jackson Carleton B. McCulloch Indianapolis McCulloch

Plan to raze churches for War Memorial Plaza choice

The Scientich Club urged removing First Baptist and Second Presbyterian churches from War Memorial Plaza plans after a luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. The board adopted a resolution recommending abolition of the churches to reflect the architects ideals.

War Memorial Plaza Scientich Club Chamber of Commerce First Baptist Second Presbyterian

Belmont State Bank to Begin Erection on Belmont Ave Corner

Work on the recently chartered Belmont State Bank will start soon at the northwest corner of Belmont Ave and W Washington St. The project is expected to cost about 50 000 dollars.

Belmont State Bank Belmont Ave W. Washington St

Escapee Ottis Fleenor Captured After Tip

Ottis Fleenor, an escapee from the State Penal Farm, was finally captured Monday night in the city after police followed a tip.

Ottis Fleenor

Woman’s Greatest Asset Man’s Health Ad Action

Health is a woman’s greatest asset and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound offers immediate relief for headaches backache nervousness depression and mysterious pains. The ad presents it as the standard remedy for women’s ills for nearly fifty years.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Man presses license row over road service buggy

Traffic Inspector Michael Slenn warns Glenn he must buy an auto license or face jail. Branch Manager Ora Beall questions the need for a license for Glenn's Road Service Bug as other riders pay bicycle licenses. Glenn vows to take the matter to City Attorney and possibly the State Supreme Court.

Michael Slenn Ora Cc. Beall Capitol Ave Glenn James Ogden Ball State Supreme Court

Murat Tickets Tied to Balloons in Indianapolis

The Murat Players will launch one thousand toy balloons from the Merchants Heat and Light Co building at Washington and Meridian Wednesday noon. Each balloon carries two tickets for a performance of Icebound, with no distribution favoritism and a note urging balloon catchers to visit the lobby for dancing.

Murat Players Indianapolis Walter Vonnegut Merchants Heat and Light Company Washington Meridian Sts the Murat

Hunt Named to Federal Trade Commission by Coolidge

President Coolidge nominated Charles W. Hunt of Des Moines Iowa to the Federal Trade Commission succeeding Victor Murdock. A Senate attached rider to the postal salaries bill forces reporting of political expenditures every ten days. The Methodist conference refused to strike Catholic from the Apostles Creed. Royal guests Victor Emmanuel Helena and George Mary attended a Buckingham Palace banquet. A Milwaukee judge dismissed a nephew by adoption claim to an estate. Walter B. Kenaga of New York committed suicide by running his car in his garage.

Coolidge Charles W. Hunt Des Moines Iowa Federal Trade Commission Victor Murdock Senate Victor Emmanuel Helena Italy King George Queen Mary Buckingham Palace Milwaukee William Bradley Westport N. Y James W. Bradley

Lost weight without strenuous effort or diets

An advertisement claims easy, lasting weight loss using SAN-GRI-NA tablets. It touts a French physician formula, guarantees safety, and promises weight drop of several pounds weekly with no dietary restrictions. Available at Hook's Reliable Drug Stores and Haag Drug Co.

Europe Paris Hook's Dependable Drug Haag Drug Co

New Officers to Preside Rainbow Division Meeting

New officers will preside over the regular meeting of the Rainbow Division Veterans Association in Superior Court Room 3 on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Rainbow Division Veterans‘ Association Superior Court

Catholic Knights to Combat Bigotry in Indiana

A Catholic information bureau will be formed across Indiana cities to fight bigotry and false statements about the Catholic Church. The Indiana State Council Knights of Columbus elected officials include State deputy Albert J. Venneman and others, with J P O’Mahoney and Robert R. Hull leading the resolution.

Indiana Indiana State Council Knights of Columbus K. of C J. P. O'Mahoney Indianapolis Robert R. Hull Huntington Albert J. Venneman Evansville John W. Pugh Logansport Henry J. Zahn John Hayes Lafayette Joseph M. Nurre Bloomington Gibault Home For Boys Terre Haute

Ward Civic League to Review School 22 Playground

The Thirteenth Ward Civic League meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday at South Side State Bank 1125 S Meridian St to discuss improvements to the School 22 playground at S Meridian and Kansas Sts.

Thirteenth Ward Civic League South Side State Bank S. Meridian St S. Meridian Kansas Sts

Emerald Oz germicide promises quick vein relief

Old advertisement claims Emerald Oz can reduce varicose veins and enlarged glands. It urges purchase at Hook Drug Co Haag Drug Co and Henry J Hyder with a two ounce bottle and full strength label. Uses directed, improvement noted in days.

Hook Drug Co Haag Drug Co Henry J. Hyder

New Form of Radium Restores Health and Strength

An advertisement touts ARIUM a radium supplement said to rebuild tissues enrich blood and improve energy. A doctor cites a case of renewed vitality and long hours at work, with a $5,000 reward if the radium is not genuine. claims broad hospital use and safe internal use.

Aerium New York H. Jo Huder Haan Hook's Goldsmith’s

ARIUM Radium Tablets Promised to Restore Energy and Youth

An advertisement touts ARIUM radium tablets as a healthful aid for a wide range of ailments from digestive disorders to debility. It claims doctors and hospital authorities praise the results after other treatments fail and cites a user describing relief from nerve trouble and rheumatic pain.

ARIUM

Puzzle clue hides New York city in plain view

A car driver speaks of a rut and hard steering, prompting solvers to identify the New York State city hinted at in the dialogue. The puzzle notes a jailer's course where the figure passes through each cell once to reach headquarters, with sixteen turns.

New York State

Youth narrowly escapes death under moving train step

Harold Munden ten from 45 N Bev Avenue at Davidson Street elevation was struck by a train step but fell ten feet and survived. Police report he escaped serious injury as the fast passenger train passed over the crossing.

Harold Munden N. Bevile Ave Davidson St

Merchants Heat and Light Explains Public Utility Rates

Merchants Heat and Light Company yesterday explained how state rate setting works for public utility service. The piece notes that party-line telephone users pay less when others join, and street car riders using strip tickets benefit from reduced fares due to simplified collections and higher usage, with loss or destruction of tickets influencing pricing.

Merchants Heat and Light Company

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