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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1923

Page

8

Pastors Attack Acts of Church Convention Here

Presbyterian General Assembly actions last week drew sharp criticism nationwide. Chicago Detroit and New York pastors condemned the assembly and pledged opposition to debates on scripture, virgin birth and miracles. One preacher admitted unbelief while denouncing the assemblies stance on core tenets.

Presbyterian General Assembly Chicago Detroit New York William Jennings Bryan G. C. Whitsett South Chicago L. Mason Clarke First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn N. Y

Fairground Bond Issue Defended

State board of agriculture argues over the $1,000,000 fairground bond sale. Newt Brown says bonds sold at a discount of 30,000 with 4 percent interest, saving 55,000 in interest, buyers were Northern Trust Company of Chicago and Fletcher American Company of Indianapolis. Brown denies Indiana Farmers Federation opposed the issue.

State Board of Agriculture Newt Brown Walter S. Chambers Brown Northern Trust Company of Chicago Fletcher American Company of Indianapolis Indiana Farmers Federation

Britain weighs ban on child marriages in Parliament

London May 28 a Labor bill by C G Ammon would bar marriages for anyone under 16 while current ages are 14 for males and 12 for females. The proposal follows rising concerns over child marriage in Britain.

London Britain C. G. Ammon Labor

Dean of Circus Clowns to Perform Here Twice

A famed dean of circuses will perform here on Monday June 4 with the troupe featuring about a hundred clowns. The event marks two performances in the local venue this week.

Circus Clowns

Auto Theft Cases Go To Jury Today

Twelve defendants from Louisville and southern Indiana face a Federal Court verdict in a conspiracy to transport stolen cars across state lines. The group allegedly operated from Louisville, stealing vehicles in seven states, with the trial marking the culmination of weeks of testimony from government witnesses. The defense and prosecution wrapped closing arguments as the jury prepared to deliberate.

Eral Louisville-New Albany Louisville Indiana Frank Francis Kentucky R. (. Oldham Floyd J. Mattice United States District Attorney Alexander G. Cavins Homer Elliott

Engineer Dies After Warning Rescuers in Train Wreck

Hugh Kirk, engineer of a homeward bound train wreck in Van Cortlandt Park New York, warned rescuers away as boiler threatened explosion. He died minutes later. Nine passengers sustained minor injuries. A timber barrier set by boys acting as bandits is blamed for the crash.

United Press New York Hugh Kirk van Cortland Park Kirk Wrd

Woman Slain in Home Sparks Multi-State Hunt

A thug who shot and killed Mrs. WJ Britten at her Lansing home Sunday is being sought across four states. Authorities were alerted in Ohio Indiana and Minnesota as the manhunt expands beyond Michigan.

United Press Lansing Mich WJ. Britten Ohio Indiana Minnis

Lenglen may lose Wimbledon defense after Wimbledon setback

Susanne Lenglen may not defend her Wimbledon title after a breakdown in world hard court play at Saint Cloud. Lenglen beat Kathleen McKane to win the women’s singles while William M. Johnson defeated Jean Washer for the men’s title.

United News Paris St. .Cloud Mile Susanne Lenglen William M. Johnson California Jean Washer Lenglen Kathleen McKane England Miss MeKane Mrs. Beamish Mme. Golding M. Cochet Miss MecKane J. C. Gilbert

Raincoat Stolen at Terminal Station Poolroom

Carl Wheeler of Noblesville told police a thief took his $15 raincoat from the Terminal Station poolroom.

Carl Wheeler Noblesville Terminal Station

Courthouse Fire Causes $200,000 Loss in Newport

Times Special reports from Newport Indiana that Milon county officials estimate the courthouse loss at $200,000 after a fire started by lightning razed the building.

Times Special Newport Ind Vermilion County

Jealousy Drives Wife to End Life in Junction City

In Junction City Kentucky a funeral service was held today for Mrs Braide Wilson 21 of Indianapolis who died after drinking poison at 10 30 p m Saturday Her husband John Wilson was present explaining the woman found a picture in his coat pocket triggered the act He said the photo showed a friend and she had no chance to explain Despondency followed her mother’s recent death.

Uittle Junction City Braide Wilson Burton Ave Indianapolis City Hospital

Curtner Hurt in Auto Spill at Toledo Race

At Fort Miami track in Toledo Ohio on May 28 Jack Curtner of Indianapolis was injured when his car crashed through the fence during the fifty mile free for all. Ralph Ormsby won the five mile event and Homer Ormsby took the ten mile race.

Toledo Ohio Jack Curtner Indianapolis Fort Miami Ralph Ormsby Homer Ormsby

Prest-O-Lite Engines Speedway Rally Link

The article lauds Prest-O-Lite as a pioneering force behind the Speedway and notes thousands of visitors will go to the Speedway races and be welcomed at the Prest-O-Lite plant which manufactures batteries gas tanks and appliances.

Connersville duo arrested for mutual assault

Norman Klilen of Connersville Indiana and Alatine Bay of 528 East Market Street were arrested on charges of assault and battery on each other. Diameter figures of the earth are noted as 7 990 miles from pole to pole and 7 927 miles at the equator.

Norman Klilen Connersville Ind Alatine Bay E. Market St

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