New Evidence Uncovered in Jail Enquiry
Fresh evidence reaches Federal authorities in the Lake Druggan jail scandal. Terry Druggan and Frankie Lake allegedly paid for privileges, with $20,500 cited for special access. Warden Westbrook and other officials face grand jury questions as more details surface about jail cronyism and repeated escapes.
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Chicago
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Scouts Aid Legion Campaign For War Orphans
Boy Scouts in Indianapolis distributed posters downtown urging aid for World War orphans as part of a Legion endowment drive to raise 5 million dollars for veterans and dependents. The week long campaign centers on endowment headquarters at 56 Monument Circle.
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Boy Scouts
America
American Legion
Monument Circle
Auto crash injures man. driver charged
George Cauldwell, 45, R. R. 9 Box 318, suffered a broken right hip and body injuries after being struck by a car at Lambert and Reisener Streets. John Green, 63, of 1531 N Capitol Ave, was charged with assault and battery.
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Hunt Is Reappointed to Federal Trade Commission
President Coolidge recess reappointed Charles W. Hunt of Iowa a Republican for another seven year term on the Federal Trade Commission. Hunt has supported Chairman Humphreys on the board and the nomination will go before the Senate this winter for approval.
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Iowa
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Senate
Police badges tally shows broad range of authority
Indianapolis records reveal 3390 badges across city law enforcement and private forces. Horse Thief Detective Association tops list with 2000 members. state and county powers, deputy constables, and 140 private detective agencies fill out a fragmented system with licenses and varying oversight.
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Shank
State Department of Conservation
Marion
Boy Hurt By Auto In City Collision
Howard Bettge fourteen of 412 West Fortieth Street is in Methodist Hospital with a compound fracture of the right leg and body injuries after a bicycle collision with an automobile at Fortieth Street and Cornelius Avenue. Randall Willis twenty of 5315 Hill Street driver of the car was not held.
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Hill St
New Trouble In Russia Feared On Rim Of Near East
Vienna reports feared trouble in Russia as Bes sarebia faces persecution and executions. Thirteen of 486 Kishineff defendants were hanged without trial with secret executions said to be occurring. Russia had watched Bessarabia since the Versailles treaty altered borders.
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Martial Law Imposed in Roumania Bans Press Access
Reports state martial law has been declared in the district of Roumania and officials have forbidden newspapermen from entering. The move appears to curb coverage as authorities tighten control over information amid unrest.
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School Plans Received for Two New Indianapolis Schools
The Indianapolis school board received working plans for Schools 34 and 46 as part of the 1925 26 building program. Superintendent Jacob Hilkene will study the plans and report back on September 29.
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Indiana University award for local student
Miss Merica E. Hoagland announced an Indiana University extension scholarship for Herschel L. Johnson of Technical High School residing at 418 East Fifteenth Street. Johnson is a student in the Technical High School program and the scholarship is funded through the chamber of commerce vocational guidance sub committee.
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Bell Hearing Set Oct 5 on Indiana Bell rate case
The Indiana Bell Telephone rate valuation hearing, postponed from Sept. 28, will begin Oct. 5. Evansville traffic official L Lacroix and PSC special counsel Taylor Groninger indicate Evansville will contest the rate increase.
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Bandits fall on first Chicago job as detective stops robbery
Three would-be bandits in Chicago on their first job confront Detective Sergeant Thomas Connelly. He killed Sam Russo, wounded Frank Giaratmo, and the third, Fred Fargo, surrendered. Giaratmo, 18, of New York City, Fargo, 29, of Gary Indiana, said Russo was from the Last. The trio had come to Chicago after hearing rumors of fat money.
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New York City
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Gary
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Indianapolis adult school to offer 38 vocational classes
Twenty two millinery and sixteen sewing classes for adults will open the week of September 28 in Indianapolis public schools. Additional classes will form where twenty or more 16 year olds or older enroll. Morning sessions run 830 to 1130 and afternoon 130 to 430. Cooking classes for young women will be held early in the evenings. Apply to Harry E. Wood at the school administration building Meridian and Ohio.
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State and City Police Join In Speeding War
City and State police clash with speeding drivers in a 24 hour sweep. Twenty three motorists were arrested including William B. Beresford and August Phillips in Indianapolis area. state officers say several more were taken for muffler violations.
Purse Snatcher Kills Motorman in St Louis
A purse snatcher shot and killed J. M. Jameson a St Louis street car motorman and wounded Mrs Sophia Wiesniewski who clung to her handbag containing 500 dollars. The robber fired as he fled after forcing the car door open in a residential area.
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J. M. Jameson
Sophia Wiesniewski
Marion County Incomes Tax Listings for 1924 Figures
An extensive list shows Marion County residents and their 1924 income tax assessments payable in 1925. The roster includes Frank L. Allen at 3544 College with 23.28. Catherine S. Beveridge at 4164 Washington Blvd. with 6863.97. Chalmers Brown at 402 N. Meridian with 1118.78. and many others across addresses such as 221 N. Delaware, 4187 Broadway, and 1st Avenue blocks. A correction note invites readers to report inaccuracies in names or figures for adjustment.
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New Bus Suit May Be Filed Against Public Commission
Judge Sidney S. Miller of Superior Court Three gave Fletcher Savings and Trust Company until Sept. 25 to file a new suit seeking a rehearing on the grant of a certificate to South Side Motor Coach Company. The Beech Grove operator won a point Friday when Miller sustained a demurrer for the coach company. The trust company, receiver for the Beech Grove traction line, filed suit Aug. 17 against the public service commission.
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Strawberries and other fruits hit city market stands
Michigan strawberries sold at 50 cents a quart as the market opened with light trade due to a holiday closing many Jewish merchants. Concord grapes went for 55 cents per basket, lemons and limes at 50 cents a dozen, and prices listed for celery, cabbage, cranberries, mushrooms, persimmons, sugar corn, Tokay grapes, lettuce, and more. New arrivals included Hubbard squash at 25 to 85 cents each and Northern Spy apples at 1 1/2 cents per pound.
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Gone but Not Forgotten Automotive License Notice
Police urged. The Indianapolis Times lists stolen cars with owners and details. Names include John S Steiner 102 W Arizona Sts Chevrolet 697-490 from New York and Illinois Sts Otto C Morical Morrin and Division Sts Chevrolet 490-564 from Morrin and Division Sts Albert Kennedy 1805 Olive St Ford 439-964 from garage in rent Laura Barge 3741 Buckle J Ford 13 709 from Senate Ave and Washington St Sam Steinberg 209 E Twenty Fifth St Ford truck T 94 727 from rear of 221 Indiana Ave Carl Wiles 1118 S Pershing Ave Ford 173-714 from Oriental and Washington Sts David Thomas 2722 Adams J Chevrolet 561-165 from Woodlawn and Virginia Aves Guy Marvin 532 E New York St Chevrolet 598-683 from Woodlawn Ave and Shelby St Silas Madden 602 N Capitol Ave Ford 536-798 from above address
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Washington St
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E. Twenty- Fifth St
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Ford touring car found stripped on Toledo near New York
A Ford touring car without a license was found on Toledo Street near New York Street. It was stripped of lights spark plugs and other accessories.
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Lad Buried Alive While Playing in Deep Ditch
Richard Deupree, seven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Deupree of 4230 Broadway, died after dirt collapsed on him while playing in a ditch near 4172 College Ave. Witnesses said he cried for his mother as the wall covered him for about twenty minutes before being dug free. Burial is in Crown Hill cemetery.
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College Ave
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Francis Darwin Dies in England at Cambridge
Sir Francis Darwin son of Charles Darwin died in Cambridge England at age 71. Born 1848 at Down Kent he studied at Trinity College Cambridge and St George’s Hospital London before returning to assist his father. His works include Life and Letters of Charles Darwin and Foundations of the Origin of Species.
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Riot injures several near Boynton farm clash
In East Bookfield Massachusetts last night anti Klan demonstrators and Klansmen clashed in a riot after a pow wow on the Boynton farm. Police Chief Stephen Quill was overwhelmed and disarmed. David Foote and Paul Wheelock were detained for investigation. Floyd Troutman fell from a roof on Forty Ninth Street receiving fractured ribs.
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