Indianapolis Situation Prompts Resignation of Mayor Shank
Indianapolis faces upheaval as Mayor Shank resigns amid impeachment charges over handling industrial unrest. Controller Harry R. Wallace succeeds him and pledges order and law, promising to protect life and property and restore the city's reputation. He takes charge of the police and vows to exclude politics from governance.
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JARIT KEITH FORMER INDIANA NATIVE DIES NEAR NINETY THREE
Jarit Keith died Friday evening at age 92 not yet to reach 93 years his long life was spent in Daviess county near the Sugar land country where he was born to pioneer parents He witnessed the nation grow from a sparsely populated land to nearly one hundred million people through many eras and events in American history.
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Indianapolis Faces New Mayor After Election
An Indianapolis shift begins with Joseph E. Bell set to assume mayoral duties in 1930. The campaign featured tough criticism of Bell while others questioned his probity. The article notes Bell's administration follows Thomas Taggart era, with references to John W. Holtzman and Bookwalter amid political strength and press scrutiny.
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Conservative Bell Seen as City Mayor Hopeful
The text portrays Mr. Bell as a conservative Democrat with strong belief in the constitution and law. It argues his priority is preserving order in the city, regardless of cost, and safeguarding citizens in their occupations and happiness against overreach.
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Let Beveridge Alone This Fall In Indiana Politics
The piece argues for Republican reconciliation in Indiana as signs of party renewal appear with Republicans returning to the fold. It notes diverse voter shifts in Indianapolis and statewide declines for Democrats, urging an end to quarreling and a united front to counter the Democrats in next year’s elections.
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Indianapolis Strikes Paralyze Capital City Labor Agitation
In Indianapolis a major labor strike disrupts commerce with three thousand teamsters involved and coal shortages hampering food transport. Factories shut down and daily life humbles under the strain while police under Mayor Wallace try to keep peace amid limited rioting.
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Public Power Debate Signals Mayor Prospect Improvements
The text argues for revamping a city plant with modern equipment to lower rates and improve service. It stresses the mayoral role, ownership benefits, and public approval, noting residents reject half measures and desire full modernization.
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Deathbed Repentance on Mayor Salary Stance
An editorial comments on a mayor’s interview disavowing responsibility for a council attempt to raise salaries. It notes a legal obstacle preventing a raise and questions why action was taken or discussed, concluding the effort is defunct and urging lawful pay increases for minor staff and the fire chief.
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City Salary Ordinance Disputed and Proposed Increases Suggested
The article argues the city lacks authority to pass a salary ordinance for the new year and condemns the delay as political expediency. It urges raises for subordinate staff including policemen firemen street laborers and light plant workers and recommends aligning the fire chief’s pay with the police chief at 75 dollars monthly.
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Useless Indiana Coroner Office Called Burden on State
An editorial attacks the county coroner in Indiana as an unnecessary, costly office. It argues modern police, courts, and prosecutors render coroner inquests redundant and that lawmakers should restrict powers and pay, noting the constitutional barrier to abolition.
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Fourteen Rules for Longevity from a Canadian Doctor
A Canadian physician Sir James Sawyer outlines four teen rules for health and long life. The regimen includes eight hours sleep, sleeping on the right side, keeping the bedroom window open, careful bathing, morning exercise, light meat intake, avoiding intoxicants, and avoiding pets in living rooms. He also advises country living, monitoring water and drugs, changing occupation, and regular holidays to support aging well.
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Unclear Text on Community Policy and Statutory View
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Hysterical Accompaniments in Dr Craig Trial
Reports from Shebbyville describe a sensational start to the trial of Dr Craig a veterinary surgeon accused of killing Helene Knabe a woman physician of Indianapolis. Coverage notes sensational rhetoric by press and lawyers amid character assessments of Dr Knabe and rumors of romantic entanglements.
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Strouse and Kruger Named Revenue Collectors for Indiana
Senators Shively and Kern approve Strouse and Kruger for Indiana revenue collection posts. Other key offices, including district attorney and marshal, deferred and may wait until January. Revivals at First Christian Church, led by Rev. J. W. Darby, praised for community impact. Local notes discuss road supervisor Elwood Bell alleged partisan hiring.
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Press laments partisan splits and urges unity for the Republic
The Petersburg Press notes its pleasure at a Republican showing in the recent elections but admits dissatisfaction. It argues the two wings of the party remain divided and calls for a united platform to sustain national leadership and deter party infighting. The piece stresses patriotic duty to unify for future success.
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Newcastle Faces Public Service Recourse Over Lighting
A local council member urged invoking Indiana Public Service Commission review to address failing street lighting and poor service from a private utility. He argued residents deserve accountability and an explanation for outages and delays in service renewal.
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