Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 236, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 February 1923 — Page 12

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TAX GAIN SHOWS BUSKS TREND Thurman Cites Receipts as Key to Rising Tide, Indications of market business revival were seen today by M. Bert Thurman, collector of internal revenue, in the increased volume of sales tax receipts for January. Manufacturers’ taxes amounted to $582,980.05. an increase of $117,000 over January, 1922. Taxes from admissions to picture shows, theaters, etc., and dues amounted to $171,117.49, an increase of more than $14,000. Due to a change in the law telephone tax receipts dropped off about $133,000. Despite this total sales tax receipts exceeded those of January, 1922, by $31,000. GIRL CONFESSES STORY OF BRANDING IS FALSE Cut Crosses I'pon llody 'With Safety Razor Blade. By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—Miss Mildred Eric confessed to authorities today she had branded herself with ten crosses to show her father what a “bad organization the Ku-Klux Klan is.” Miss Eric told of having been kidnaped and slashed by two hooded men. Police investigation revealed she had cut herself with a safety razor blade. MONTANI STAND UPHELD Skidmore - Dean Post Unanimous Against Memorial Day Bill. Action of Ferdinand J. Montani, commander of the Skidmore-Dean post of the American Legion, and the executive committee, in their 'stand against the Memorial day bill was approved unanimously by the postit was the attempt of Perry Faulkner, State commander of the legion, to suspend the charter of this post for the stand of its leaders that precipitated the hecent revolt of Marion County posts. f SMOKE NUISANCE HIT Hurty Measure Would Relieve Condition in City. Indianapolis would have an effective smoke law if a bill introduced In the House by Dr. John N- Hurty is passed, the author thinks. Enforcement of the law would be in the hands of the sanitary commission instead of a city smoke inspector. A fine of 525 would be provided for violation of the law. Devices to prevent the escape of large amounts of smoke would be required. SPECIAL ROTARY TRAIN Clubs Plan District Conference at Michigan City Feb. 21-22. Indianapojis Rotarians are planning the annual district conference at Michigan City Feb. 21-22. Charles Rush heads the committee. A special train will leave at 8 a. m. Feb. 21. Frank H. Hatfield, governor of the Indiana district, will speak at the club luncheon at the Claypool Tuesday. DIVORCE DELAY PROVIDED Senate Passes Bill Requiring Two Months’ Wait. Under bill passed by the Senate late Friday, 30 to 1, a judge can not hear a divorce case within sixty days after the suit i3 filed. It also provides the court may extend,the time to ninety days. Reports Automobile Theft George R. Moon, 2354 X. Talbott St., today reported to police his automobile was stolen from Ohio and Bird Sts. Cor. Washington and Delaware Sts The House of Bargains Open Saturday Night Until 9:3G

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ROAD BEDS IMPROVED, COMMISSION REPORTS Fewer Detours Required on State Highways. With frost in the earth most gravel roads are smooth, the State highway commission reported today. Constant dragging has prevented ruts.

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Here are conditions of roads about Indianapolis: i State road No. 3 (National road, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Richmond) —Westbound traffic detour north four miles and a half west of Stilesville. Route is well marked and traffic returns to State highway at Mt. Meridian. Eastbound traffic detours at Mt. Meridian and follows the marked highway, returning to National road three

and a half miles west of Stilesville. State road No. 6 (Monticello, Indianapolis, Madison) Detour through New Marion and Correct in wet weather. Little rough between Indianapolis and Shelbyville. State road No. 39 (Indianapolis, Rushville, Brookville, Cincinnati.) Little rough for ten miles west of Rushville. Maintenance crews are now grading this section.

DOG WINS LEGAL BATTLE Sure of Three Square Meals Daily When Kentucky Court Acts. By Times Special FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 10.— Dick, pet dog which was made beneficiary of a SI,OOO trust fund left by Mrs. Bessie White Burgess, will lead

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FIRE LOSS IS $400,000 Flames Sweep Six Buildings in Philadelphia. By United Press it* PHILADELPHIA, Reb. 10.—Firs swept through six buildings in the commercial district and menaced his* toric Christ Church today. Loss waa estimated at $400,000.