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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

11

Victory Assured for Dam Project in Boulder Canyon Bill

Washington reports a tentative but likely Senate House reporting favorably the Swing Johnson Boulder canyon bill for public power. Delays stem from short session time and pending Colorado River compact issues with Arizona voting in November. If approved, government power sales will repay the 2.9 million dollar project cost.

Washington House Irrigation Committee Congress House Arizona Con Hiram Johnson Federal Power Commission Southwest Soulder Canyon Colorado River

One killed in crash near Shannondale

Mrs. Laura Edwards, 62, is dead and Miss Betty Crittenberger is suffering probable fatal injuries in a local hospital after an auto crash near Shannondale Friday night. Five others were in the car when it skidded on loose gravel and struck a telephone pole.

United Press Anderson Ind Laura Edwards Betty Crittenberger Shannondale

Klan Observes Day at Fairgrounds Gathering

The Ku Klux Klan held a memorial event at the fair grounds Friday night with fireworks parades and band concerts. Officials estimated 15 000 attendees as stands and fences filled. Tonight’s program was canceled due to a Klan celebration in Mooresville.

Fair Ground Mooresville

China Recognizes Russia in Formal Agreement

China extended recognition to Russia at 11 a m in Pekin with Dr Wellington Koc authorized to sign for China and M Karakahan as secret envoy. The articles of agreement were signed today marking the diplomatic move.

United Press Pekin China Russia Wellington Koc M. Karakahan

Ohio man held on bond after brake beam incident near Arcola

Times Special reports at FT Wayne Indiana on May 31 that Mett H Sturtz 20 of Coshocton Ohio is held on 3000 bond for obstructing a railroad track. Detectives say he placed a brake beam across the Pennsylvania Railway near Arcola after being ordered off a freight train. A repair car was wrecked.

Times Special FT. Wayne Ind Emmett H. Sturtz Coshocton Ohio Arcola

Bull Attacks Boy Injuring 3 Year Old In Indiana

Lagrange Indiana May 31 Robert Rowe three son of Mr and Mrs Walter G Rowe remains in serious condition after a bull struck him and threw him over a fence. His jaw is broken and he has severe bruises from the attack.

Times Special Lagrange Ind Robert Rowe Walter G. Rowe

Indianapolis widow exonerated in boy hit-and-run tragedy

South Bend Indiana May 31 John Engle age six died from injuries after an auto Friday driven by Mrs. Fred Cimmerman Indianapolis ran over him. The coroner exonerated Mrs. Cimmerman. Eye witnesses said the boy dashed into the street.

United Press South Bend Ind John Engle Fred Cimmerman Indianapolis Cimmerman

Highways Plan Includes 115 Miles Paving in Ontario

Toronto Ontario May 31 The provincial government has approved a highway program for the coming season allocating about 5 500 000 to pave 115 miles and grade 25 miles across the province. The work aims to improve road surfaces and drainage and support increased transportation capacity.

Toronto Ontario

Portuguese flyers reach Ambilia after world race detour

A Times dispatch from Simla reports Portuguese fliers in the world race have arrived at Ambilia, about 150 miles from Lahore in India.

United Press London Ambilia Lahore India the Times Simla

Hoosier Briefs Mixed local notices and personal items

After thirty one years of marriage his wife deserted him Isaac A Palmer a farmer near New Point Decatur County seeks a divorce George Brunner Kokomo spoke to Marion Kiwanis on Africa trip Personal property assessments in Jackson County this year are 4510 lower than last year says County Auditor Samuel Carr Boone County farmers planted three fifths of normal corn due to weather Lillian Lambrook Bluffton won 1 verdict against F W Woolworth for slander Insult in Ft Wayne Woodworth store J B Rayl resigned as Prairie Township trustee Tipton County for ill health Special Judge Ralph Spaugh commended Mrs Rose Lanam Columbus forbearance over husband tobacco habit Rushville War Mothers banquet 171 ex service men attended Bloomington Motor Speedway Memorial Day race postponed to July 4 Melvin McKee Civil War veteran charged with murder Mingous spent Memorial Day in Bartholomew County jail Columbus

Deepest Indiana well records ancient rock layers

Dr W N Logan of the State Conservation Department reports a Greentown Howard County well drilled by Chicago Gas and Fog Company to 3996 feet, reaching the crystalline granite floor at 3950 feet. The drill shows overlying conglomerates sandstone shale and limestone from later geological periods.

Indiana W. N. Logan State Conservation Department Richard Lieber Greentown Howard County Chicago Gas and Fog Company Dr. Logan Wisconsin Minnesota Logan

Boyer Donates to Jamboree Fund for Scout Delegate

Joe Boyer, winner in L. L. Corum’s Duesenberg in the 500 mile race at the Speedway, joins donors for a $600 fund to send an Indianapolis Boy Scout to the International Scout jamboree in Copenhagen Denmark this July. Harry W. Krause, leading the campaign, says Boyer agreed to be one of eighteen subscribers.

Joe Boyer L. L. Corum Duesenberg Speedway Indianapolis Copenhagen Denmark Harry W. Krause Boyer

Canadian Pacific to Exhibit at London Empire Show

Montreal May 41. The Canadian Pacific Railway colonization and development department will send W L Burnie an industrial agent to the British Empire Exhibition in London. He will be stationed at the company's building where natural resources and manufactures of Canada are shown. Burnie will provide authentic information to manufacturers and others interested in Canadian trade development.

Montreal Quebec Canadian-Pacific Railway, Colonization and Development Department W. L. Burnie London Canada Burnie

Man 71 weds fifth wife in Elwood court line

Elwood Indiana May 31 John Stilwell 71 becomes the second husband of 67 year old Mrs Sarah Berwick in a long sequence of marriages. This fifth venture follows a divorce, a death, a legal separation, and the recent burial of the fourth wife.

Man United Press Elwood Ind John Stilwell Sarah Berwick Stilwell

Beauty reform urged against bathing girl parades in New Jersey

Atlantic City May 31 The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs in convention adopted a resolution calling on American women to wage a campaign against promiscuous displaying of beauty, striking at the heart of bathing girl parades and beauty reviews.

Atlantic City N. J New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs United States

New Pneumonia Serum Described By Harvard Doctor

Dr. Lloyd D. Felton of Harvard Medical School described an improved pneumonia serum in an address to the New England Health Institute. The serum could cut pneumonia deaths by about one quarter to one half according to Felton.

Boston Lloyd D. Felton Harvard Medical School New England Health Institute

Land of Forgotten Men and a Stormy Alaska Tragedy

Dorothy Newhall in Augusta grapples with news of Peter Newhall's death after a cannery boat wreck in Alaska. The tale ties to Peter's past, a Savannah River quarrel with violinist Ivan Ishmin, and a looming future for Dorothy as Ishmin offers a possible new life and solace through music.

Segin Big Chris Larson Alaska Big Chris Dorothy Georgia Savannah Dorothy Newhall Augusta Pirate Cove South America Ivan Ishmin Ivan Rio de Janeiro The Peter Nora Peter Newhall Alaska Peninsula Jupiter Vigten Newhall South Colonel Newhall Gettysburg Dorothy Stanhope Aiken South Carolina Paul Sarichef Ishmin

Cutiura Heals Itching Burning Pimples On Face

A Milwaukee woman reports three to four months of red itchy pimples on her face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she was immediately relieved and says she was completely healed after a large box of Ointment and three cakes of Soap.

Cutiura Mise Gladys Wilforth 2Nd St Milwaukee Wis

New Pool Opens July 4 At Highland Country Club

The Highland Golf and Country Club will open a new pool on July 4. The pool measures seventy five by thirty feet and meets regulation size for swimming meets.

Higheland Golf and Country Club

After Baby Was Born Benefited by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs C R Miller reports relief from a year of back pain following childbirth after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She urges others with female troubles to try it and notes extensive positive feedback from a national canvass. For sale by druggists everywhere.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham C. R. Miller Rotan Texas

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