Speedy Justice Across Jurisdictions Highlighted
A Shelbyville pair Arthur Wyrick and Brazier Larrison received 10 to 25 year sentences after a swift bank robbery case. Comparisons include Harrison Noel in New Jersey and an English court four minute murder trial, arguing faster punishment may boost respect for law. The Marion County Bar favors robes on the bench but speedier trials may matter more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Arthur Wyrick
Brazier Larrison
Harrison Noel
New Jersey
Van
Jersey
Marion County Bar Association
Christendom
These Men Are Thinking About Moderation League
The piece condemns the Moderation League as a Canadian wet organization while listing sixty six directors and advisers including Elihu Root Kermit Roosevelt leaders from Columbia Carnegie Foundation and Metropolitan Life. It argues prominent figures are considering prohibition impacts and rejects accusations they serve liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne B. Wheeler
Moderation League
Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Elihu Root
Kermit Roosevelt
Episcopal
Central
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York Bar Association
Columbia University
Carnegie Foundation For Teachers
W. C. Redfield
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Henry Holt
James Speyer
Frisco
Mr. Reader
California grape vines surge in six counties
US Census figures show twelve and a half million grape vines planted in six California counties over five years. There were about thirty million vines in 1919. now the count exceeds a third more. One county reports a six hundred percent rise. none drop below thirty-three percent. Other counties’ census data pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
California
If Lenin Were Alive We Should Not Fear Outsiders
The editorial defends American resilience against Bolshevik fear mongering. It criticizes Secretary Kellogg for muzzling visitors and bans on outsiders, arguing Americans remain red blooded and confident. It asserts Lenin would fail to sway the country and calls to end bans on temporary visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Kellogg
President Coolidge
Moscow
Saklatvala
Lenin
America
Washington
Something Missing In An American Idyll by Parker
A nostalgic column reviews Cornelia Stratton Parker's An American Idyll, praising its tender portrayal of courtship and marriage. It notes the couple's poverty, ten years of harmonious life, and a tragedy at the husband’s death, while arguing real marriages include small quarrels and sincere misgivings. The piece ends with a contrast to an idealized union. After Dee, 31 Mayor Shank ain't gonna reign no more, the Klan says.
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Cornelia Stratton Parker
Dee
Mayor Shank
Klan
Arise therefore and be doing as life motto
The sermon argues that success hinges on hard work rather than genius. It cites Solomon, Edison, Shakespeare, Newton, Beethoven, Michelangelo, Raleigh, Turner, and Bishop Lichfield to illustrate that toil precedes achievement and that being up and doing is the only path to real results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gunn
David
Solomon
Israel
Edison
Shakespeare
Newton
Beethoven
Michelangelo
Sir Walter Raleigh
Turner
Indianapolis Flood Project Brings City County Tension
The Indianapolis Board of Works approves a 2 176 600 flood prevention plan to straighten the White River channel and bridge between Raymond and Morris streets with contract letting soon. County officials deride the move citing lack of consultation while a memorial plaza faces stalled progress and two parish churches may be removed to allow construction before a 1926 deadline.
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Indianapolis Board of Works
White River
Raymond
Morris Sts
Board of Works
Marion County
Harry Dunn
City Board of Works
Pole Endangers Property In South Side Neighborhood
Mr Fixit presents public complaints to city hall about a rotted pole at 1549 Hoefgen St leaning after high winds and threatening electrical wires. An engineer's inspection is planned as alley repairs face funding limits while city officials tour streets for fixes. A reader seeks action on alleys between Capitol Ave and Graceland Ave to ensure safe access.
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Fixit
MR. Fixit
Hoefgen St
South Side
Engineer's Department
Napoleon St
Southern Ave
W. A. Metzler
Martin J. Hyland
Thomas E. Newsom
Frank Reid
Capitol Ave
Graceland Ave
Forty-First St
Farming Still Has the Blues
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation president W. H. Settle told the Indianapolis convention that state farming is depressed despite a bumper crop. He blamed low prices for corn and other products, warned relief schemes may fail, and urged applying basic economic laws on the farm rather than Congress or middlemen to restore profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Settle
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Indianapolis
Middle West
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Congress
Wall Street
Plaza Churches May Go On War Memorial Site
John McCloskey, chair man of Marion County council missioners, favors buying the First Baptist and Second Presbyterian churches on the war memorial plaza site by bond issue. The other two commissioners are non committal. The removal has plagued the memorial for more than a year.
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Marion County
John M'Closkey
Marion County Coumil Missioners
First Baptist
Second Presbyterian
War Memorial Plaza
Kollogz
London
Daily Express
America
Saklatvala
Borah
Atlantic
Chug-Chug by Hal Cochran from the 1925 era
A nostalgic verse celebrates an aging automobile that draws laughter yet endures. The speaker recalls early days of motoring, notes the car’s novelty, and asserts pride in still riding when others struggle with newer machines and their pride fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service, Inc
Kellogg bans Saklatvala stirs British press and Congress
The article discusses Secretary Kellogg’s cancellation of Parsee MP Saklatvala’s passport and the British press response labeling the move a foolish comedy. Western papers indict the action as suppressing free speech and turning the United States into a laughing stock. Congress plans a response when it convenes in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Westminster Gazette
America
Saklatvala
London
Washington
Norfolk Virginian
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Nation
Newark News
Brooklyn Eagle
Baltimore Sun
New Haven Journal- Courier
Philadelphia Record
Kansas City Star
Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
Springfield Republican
New York World
Omaha World, Herald
Congress
United States
Flood prevention work between Morris and Raymond Srs costs over two million
The project to upgrade flood defenses between Morris and Raymond Streets is estimated to exceed two million dollars. No final bid figures are set yet, but planners expect funding to cover construction and materials.
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Morris
Raymond Srs
Cities with 10000 to 100000 population share 16.4 percent
The 1920 Census counts 678 U.S. cities with 10000 to 100000 residents, comprising 16.4 percent of the nation's population. Also notes one pound sterling equals 4.86 dollars in American money.
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United States
Victor's Christmas List Features Schumann Heink and Girard
The Victor Christmas List spotlights records from Schumann Heink, Caruso, Gluck Reimers, Gilbert Girard, and Trinity and Shannon groups. The column notes many artists and organizations in Victor’s holiday selections with performances and orchestral pieces across various labels. A closing note asks how long a U.S. dollar remains in circulation, estimating seven to nine months.
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Brunswick
Columbia
Okeh
Odeon
Gennett
Edison
Victor
Phonogaph
Schuman-Heink
Gluck-Reimers
Caruso
Werrenrath
Gilbert Girard
Trinity Male Choir
Shannon Quartet
McCormack
Gluck
Volksfeid
Ee Gluck-Reimers
Schumann- Heinik
Schumann- Heink Pfideles
Criterion
Peerness
Clancey's
Stev
Clancy
Handel
Adam
Nazareth
Chorley- Gounod
Warrenrath
Weatminster
Westminster
Adeste
Santa Claus
Gilbert _Watehlaad
Byron Wainwright
Franz Gruber
Mark Andrews
Adeste Fideles
Jingle Bells
Shannon
Bika Salon
Noel
Gruber
Optis
Sejection
Soepe Aan
Rink Choir
Star of the’ East
Cooper
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Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance
United Press
NEA Service
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Yasisnss Oe Times Publishing Co
Maryland St
Indianapoli
Ana
Walter Ferguson
Indiana
Gaylord Nelson
Marion
W. P. Hargon
Newton Ave
PLAZA
Hal Cochran
St. Peterfit-the-Gate
Shapurji Saklatvala
Interparliamentary Union
England
House of Commons
York Ave
Wshington
Schumann-Heink and
Girard
Walter D. Hickman
Ada Ayres
Matthews and Ayres
Victor Oratorio
Christina Ra
Mel Patten
Ginger Tirnaat
Isseegeaese
Trinity
Bethlénem
Santa
Giaius
Rah Rave
Girard Saber
Girard Xldren
Gilbert
Santa Aus Vielts
Eeabies
Catest Trinity Choir
Bethlehem
Sendheees
Angelis
Bethicem' Umnard Crooks
Richard Crooks
English's
Snub Pollard
Palace
the Lyric
Harry Snodgrass
Keith's
Main St
Apollo
Circle
Colonial
Broadway
Capitol
Isis
Hanning Bros
Winkler
Dr. O. M. Burns
Liberty
Hanning Bros. & Winkler
WM. Church
R. R
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Penn
Kresge Bidg
Aetna Trust & Savings Co
Ross H. Wallace
N. Penn
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