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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
15
The Indianapolis Times reports on the principle that no law shall restrain free speech or press. The piece cites the constitution of Indiana and notes the rights to speak write or print freely on any subject. It reflects editorials from Felix F Bruner and W Howard Pro.
A satirical critique lists city job qualifications and absurd requisites from a local figure, referencing John L. Duvall and a range of municipal posts. It intertwines a debate over freedom of thought with warnings about immigration and political figures Kellogg and Coolidge, contrasting liberty with restricted speech.
A historical brief contrasts President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg on press liberty. It cites Coolidge's letter praising free thought while noting Crown censorship in early New Yorkprinting. The piece mentions Countess Karolyi barred from entry as examples of government restrictions.
Bertrand Shadwell compares Dickens and Parisian aristocrats to modern U S autoists who kill at near thousand per year. He cites 200 child deaths and accuses drivers of shifting blame to children while cars leave the wounded. He warns of a new reign of terror from reckless speed.
Rev. John R. Gunn warns that the prodigal son wasted both material wealth and spiritual heritage by riotous living. He argues youth fall prey to idle minds and bad company, despite a good home, upbringing, and ability, urging self control to avoid ruin.
Right Here in Indiana notes repeated petitions to place gas stations at the Delaware Street and Fall Creek Boulevard corners are rejected yet again. The column laments uneven approvals, cites long jury delays in a murder trial, and argues judicial dignity rests on action, not attire.
If Mayor-Elect Duvall remains away Indianapolis may begin extradition proceedings to fetch him for the coronation. The text notes Jan 1 as a date and mentions T. R. hunting in Africa, highlighting lineage and succession concerns.
Letters to Mr Fixit detail dire needs in garbage and ashes collection. The Times notes assurances from Truly Nolen that investigations will occur and service will be provided at once. Citizens request faster action on street lights, bus service, and electric illumination.
Do You Know H G Wray, track elevation engineer, is head of the Belt Railroad elevation program funded at 1400000 dollars.
R Harris, deputy Federal Prohibition Administrator for Indiana, warns stores and filling stations that denatured alcohol used in radiator antifreeze must be labeled as such not simply as alcohol. The law bans using the word alcohol alone and urges caution to prevent illegal beverage use.
The Indianapolis Bar Association suggests Marion County judges wear satin robes on the bench to enhance court dignity. Observers note U S Supreme Court members wear robes and some states practice the custom. The idea stems from the American Bar Association meeting in London a year ago.
An Indianapolis patrolman received a ten day suspension for conduct unbecoming an officer after admitting to being drunk. The piece questions the harsh dry laws and notes that authorities treat such offenses as errors of judgment, meriting temporary punishment rather than moral crime.
The Palace Theatre shows a modern comedy fairy tale act by Charles Mack featuring an imaginative Irish storyteller and a company of players. Lola Arline dives with mermaid seals in a large glass tank, Ed Ford headlines as the face trust president, plus Harmonics singing and dancing acts. A photo play “Fighting the Flames” stars Jim and Flo Bogard with William Haines and Dorothy Devore. Short reels include Pathe News and a scenic. Other theaters offer Spooks, Tramp Tramp Tramp, Bell Hawaiians, Flower of Night, Phantom of the Opera, New Commandment, the Isis, and In preodwse.
A fragmented Q and A style note lists historical facts on the first American postage stamps issued in 1847 with Franklin and Washington designs, the method of measuring airplane speed, the inventor of the bicycle and its evolution, and the ancient origins of checkers across Egypt Greece and New Zealand tribes.
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