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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1925

Page

9

Indiana Constitution Free Speech Clause Quoted

The excerpt proclaims that no law may restrain the free interchange of thought or limit the right to speak write or print freely on any subject. It reflects safeguarding core civil liberties and limits on government action in Indiana constitutional doctrine.

Indiana

Can the Navy Justify This? A critique of seaplane trial risks

The piece questions the Navy Department's justification for the 2,100 mile Hawaii flight attempt using seaplanes. It argues that luck and margins rather than solid safety testing led to the tragedy and asks if testing could have been done on paper. It notes fuel margins, mission risks, and calls for accountability.

Navy Department California Hawaii Rodgers Navy Pacific

Paving War Behind Street Improvements

Tension rises over street paving choices as asphalt and cement interests clash. Public criticism targets the board of works amid questionable petition signatures and suspected graft in funding disputes.

Board of Works

Answers from the Times on Navy ranks and geography

A reader asks about naval ranks, submarine depths, and note abbreviations. The column explains Ensigns start as commissioned officers after Annapolis, submarines can descend to 296 feet, and P S versus N B notes. It also covers secret ballots, fruit versus vegetable tomatoes, Pershing’s tenure, and rivers that flow north.

United States Navy

City Hall Custodian Bill Howard Fired Over Political Pressures

JEVERLY HOWARD colored custodian of city hall was discharged by Republican board members Coffin Freeman for economy and service. Democratic member Spencer refused to sign, arguing a three year eight month veteran should stay. Armitage, political director for Shank, pressured for pro Duvall support and Myers for Mayor clubs formation.

Jeverly Howard Charles E. Coffin William H. Freeman Republican Board M. J. Spencer Howard William H. Armitage Shank John L. Duvall Myers For Mayor Clubs Armitage Big Boss Board of Works Big Bill

Iron Gate mountain passage in the Danube opened for navigation

The Iron Gate is a Danube mountain passage between Orsova Hungary and Ciladova Serbia. Large boulder obstructions were cleared in 1896 and the river was opened to navigation on September 27 of that year.

Danube Orsova Hungary Ciladova Servia

Sleep By Hal Cochran

Advice on the need for sufficient sleep to protect eye health. The piece warns that fatigue, headaches, and impaired vision result from sleep loss caused by busy schedules and entertainment. It urges readers to rest and see clearly, attributing the guidance to an early 20th century syndicated column.

NEA Service Ina

The Strike Crisis and Names in Doubtful Times

Hans Hoffmeier comments on labor strikes costing billions and government efforts against bootleggers. He questions strike costs to the public, notes high daily losses to miners, and critiques marriage vows and name changes amid social shifts. He cites German phrasing and旧 world views from 1622 Sout West Streets.

Schwartz Schneider Iss Taylor Schneider Glick Luck Lieber Kirschbaum Schwartzkopf Mit Neffer bin Hans Hoffmeier

Four Jupiter moons visible this month and next

David Dietz notes that with binoculars, readers can observe Jupiter's four moons. The planet's favorable position makes them easy to spot over the next seven to eight weeks, around 9 p.m. in the southeastern sky.

David Dietz NEA Messair Galileo Jupiter

Random Snippets and Weather Notes from a 1925 Page

A collage of quips and weather observations ranges from humorous gibes about snake bites and umbrellas to musings on marriage and summer resorts. It includes astronomy notes on Jupiter’s moons and a geologist’s age estimate for the Earth, plus a report on Alaska’s Aniakchak crater.

What Oaks of the Bible Did John the Baptist Write

John the Baptist, famed for his wilderness preaching that prepared the way for Jesus, left no known writings. It is doubtful he authored any works, unlike John the Apostle who wrote the Fourth Gospel and other New Testament texts.

John the Baptist Palestine Jesus John the Son Zebedee

Indiana coal revival spurs mines in Sullivan County

The Indiana coal industry shows fresh vigor as Sullivan County mines win large contracts and run full time. Amid broader shortages, industry observers say a nationwide imbalance persists, with overproduction in some fields and demand lag elsewhere.

Ndiana Sullivan County

Purdue Alumni Leader Warns of Overcrowding and Tuition Burden

H Jarry G Leslie, secretary of the Purdue Alumni Association, urged Indianapolis alumni that Purdue’s enrollment may force limiting entrants to Indiana residents. He argued Purdue is a state institution funded by Indiana taxpayers and should primarily educate Indiana youth amid overcrowding at other Midwest state universities.

Jarry G. Leslie Purdue Indianapolis Purdue University Indiana Michigan Illinois Wisconsin

Judge Lyle urges high bail to curb crime wave

Chicago municipal court judge John H. Lyle argues for prohibitive bonds for gunmen and career criminals to prevent freedom on bail. He cites bond ranges from 50 000 to 2 200 000, says low bonds invite recidivism, and urges a new deal in bail practice to protect society.

John H. Lyle Chicago Gessie Ind Lyle Indianapolis

Local Music Schools Expand with New Faculty and Buildings

Irvington School of Music starts its sixth season with new teachers Eva Hople H King Carol Coapstick and Thomas Poppani and adds Irish harp instruction Vittoria Montani. Metropolitan School of Music opens a new north building and adds four faculty including Eliza beth Kaltz Florence Keepers Kelton Whetstine Isabel Parry. The question recalls Grover Cleveland's presidencies.

Irvington School of Music Irvington College Ave Eva Hople H. King Carol Coapstick Thomas Poppani Vittoria Montani Helen Clenier Metropolitan School of Music Builing Pennsylvania Streets Thirty-Fourth Pennsylvania Sts Elizabeth Kaltz Arsenal Technical High School Ernest G. Hesser Florence Keepers Kelton Whetstine Isabel Parry Butler University Flora M. Hunter Hugh McGibeny Edward Nell Leslie E. Peck Arthur G. Monninger Arthur Monninger Earle Howe Jones Mary E. Willhite Tully E. Brown Grace Hutchings Helen Louise Quig Frieda Heider Nora M. Beaver Alice F. Eggleston Miss Parry Leschetizky Fraulein Marie Frentner Vienna Mme Fannie Bloorfie Zeisler Rudolph Gans Palmgren Cornish School of Music Wash

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