Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 31, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 June 1924 — Page 3

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‘SHOOT TO KILL' IS POLICE ORDER Men Told to Get Bandits Dead or Alive, A marked decrease in major crime was noted at police headquarters today following the “shoot-to-kill” order issued by Police Captain John White at afternoon roll call Friday. "Use your guns and bring some of these filling station x bandits in . either dead or alive,” Captain White told his men at roll call, t "These men, who at the point of a gun rob their victims, will not hesitate to take a life, and it Is up to this department to put a stop to it,” White said. The hold-up man is the most dangerous crook of all. White said, and will shoot at the slightest provocation. As the result of the numerous gasoline filling station robberies, squads of police on the night-shifts were ordered to appear for duty in civilian clothes. J MARSHALL FLAYS LAXITY Says Volstead Law Would Be Enforced in England. Bu Vnitrd Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., June 14 "In the United States we seldom hang a murderer, but in England they hang them all,” Thomas R. Marshall, former Vice President, declared in his address at the Indiana State Normal commencement exercises yesterday. "There is more law and order in England tharf in the United States,” Marshall declared. He said that if the Volstead act were a law in England it would be enforced. Seventy-six diplomas were presented at the commencement exercises.

U. S. SUITS SEEK TAXES Elliott Files Three Complaints Against Indiana Firms. Three complaints asking judgments to collect income taxes were on file in Federal Court by Homer Elliott, district attorney. In complaint against T. W. War Vier, Nettie M. Warner and Warren M. Sample, stockholders of the T. W. Warner Company, taxes amounting to 5393.435.33 are asked. A sum of 536,459.07 is asked from the Jenkins Vulcan Springs Company of Richmond, Ind., and 59.635.86 from the Trainor National Springs Company of Newcastle, Ind. 500 TAKEN INTO GROTTO Convention Duties Assigned to New Members of Organization. More than five hundred new members of Saraha Grotto today received assignments to duties of entertainment of the international Grotto convention here June 22. They were initiated at the Athenaeum Friday night, following a parade through downtown streets. The parade was preceded by a band of 115 pieces, followed by the Sahara Euds, sisters of Grotto members, in colorful costumes. Capt. J. H. Scully, commanding officer of the drill team, was in command.' 400 GIVEN DIPLOMAS Final Exercises Are Held at Notre Dame University. Bu Vnitrd Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., June 14. Final exercises of the eightieth annual commencement of Notre Dame University for 400 seniors were held today. Solemn high mass was sung in the Church of the Sacred Heart by the Rev. Maurice Griffin, G. S. C., ’O4. The class ode was read by James Hayes, Chicago; Arthur Nolan, Davenport, la., and Donald Gallagher, Ogdensburg, N. T.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

An automobile reported stolen be-! longs to: Joy Croak, 518 E. Morris St., : Buick. from Garfield Park. — —— Superior Court Reversed The Indiana State Supreme Court has reversed Marion Superior Court in the Metropolitan Life Insurance! Company suit against the State of : Indiana seeking J 2.540.49 interest on a judgment of $11,3*00.31 obtained against the State. The higher court held the company was not entitled to the interest. The judgment was rendered in favor of the company on taxes collected on dividends and bonuses given to policyholders. Epworth Leagues to Meet By Times Special NOBLESVILLE. Ind., June 14. Fifty-two Epworth leagues in the Logansport district will hold their thirty-sixth annual convention at Atlanta next Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr. F. A. Hall, the Rev. Charles E. Guthrie, the Rev. J. F. Cottingham and the Rev. C. H. Taylor will address the meeting. Hi-Y Field Day Held The field day and picnic of Marion County Hi-Y clubs was in progress today at Riverside Park. Talks by j Hi-Y leaders were given. Athletic events were in charge of the Rev. j 1.-fban L. Ogden, pastor of Fairfax Christian Church. Drops Dead in Barn Lot By Times Special XOBLESY IDLE. Ind., June 14. \ George W. Duncan, 78, Civil War ! veteran, dropped dead in his barn lot late Friday while conversing with neighbors. The widow and two children survive. Storm at Boonville By United Press BOONVILLE, Ind., June 14.—Several thousand dollars damage was done by a hail storm which struck ; Warrick County Friday. Windows were broken and crops were cut down by the hail.

McCULLOCH IS CHOSEN Doctor Heads Shortridge High School Alumni Body. Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch the new president of Shortridge High School Alumni Association. Mrs. Harriet Dithmer Gray was elected vice president and Thomas A. Hen-

The Choicest and Most Sought for Residential Section of Indianapolis Will Be Estates for the Successful / ’ i INCREASING values in Indianapolis as well as fine homes have always followed Meridian and adjacent streets. The location, platting and restrictions of Meridian Hills, centering on Meridian street as it does, insure increasing values in this beautiful section. Meridian Hills is the location where the successful citizens of Indianapolis will desire to build and where the man who desires to be successful in his investments will want to buy.

Come Today or Sunday

To Reach Meridian Hills Drive north on Meridian Street to the Canal, west to Illinois Street, cross Canal and continue north on pavement to 71st Street, then east to Meridian Street.

Prices and Terms Will Meet Your Desires Prices are low enough, depending on the size of the tracts, to suit every investor or home builder. Terms $50.00 down on lower priced lots. Larger payments required on larger tracts. Monthly payments 1% a month.

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Washington Bank & Trust Cos. 257 West Washington Street. MA in 0792. ASSOCIATES Frank B. Marsh & Co'. Harry Templeton Cos. 1016 Fletcher Sav. & Trust Bldg. 4176 College Ave. Telephone LI ncoln 7630 Telephone WA shington 2694

dricks, to board of control, Friday evening. Paul R. Benson of Newcastle, Ind., spoke, following a reception from 8 to 8:45. Dancing' follewd election. Talks were made by Scott R. Brewer, retiring president; Gordon Ritter and Mrs. Lois Hufford. Mrs. Mary Louise Ragsdale sang and Douglas Dale and Paul Stewart played a piano duet.

facts for you — 1. LOCATION OF MERIDIAN HJLLSV_In the Blue Ribbon Strip North, lying on the heights north of \\ bite River from 66rb to 74th Streets intersected by Meridian, Pennsylvania and adjacent streets. 2. NEIGHBORHOOD Adjoining the Meridian Hills Country (Jhih, near Holliday Park, surrounded by many beautiful estates. lAS L.MENI S—Spring Mill Road, now paved on western boundary, Meridian Street under eont tract (this year) for pavement through “Meridian Hills” from tilth Street to 74th Street, and Pennsylvania from 71st Street to 86th Street. 4. PLAT llNG—Tracts are large and divided to suit the rolling character of the ground—a large numx her are wooded. , 5. RESTRICTIONS—These provide deep building lines, prohibit re-subdividing, and allow only single residences to be built—minimum eost on SIOOO0 n Street $15,000 ’ all other locations

Key Map to Aeroplane. Views of Meridian Hills Tlie map to left * shows the entire Meridian Hills Country Club district. Loe at i ons where aeroplane pictures wo r e made are indicated on this map. Original photograph on display at Meridian Hills office.

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EMPLOYES TO PICNIC Losey-Nash Motor Company Plans Outing on White River. Employes of the Losey-Nash Motor Company and their families have arranged for a picnic at Northern Beach Wednesday afternoon and evening. The party will leave the Losey-Nash service station at 12:30.

Beginning- today, Saturday, June, 14, all day Saturday and Sunday, and every week day afternoon, representatives will be at; Meridian Hills office, 71st Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets.

A baseball. game between the sales force and the service force will be the first of a series of sport events, culminating with a “badger fight.” A picnic supper will be served at 5 p. m. Lawyers Hold Outing The Indianapolis Bar Association and the Lawyers Club participated in a family outing at Lacoma, coun-

an outer locations of residence.

try home of Lewis A. Coleman, on the Marion-Hamilton County line, this afternoon. A barbecue dinner was planned. Church Session to Open Bn Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., June 14.—National camp meeting of the Church of God convenes here Sunday. Four thousand are expected to attend.

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Artists sketch from aeroplane photograph. Estate of John T. Van Zant in x\o. 1 center foreground. Pennsylvania street from right lower to upper left. A section of Meridian Hills in upper left. *

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Artist’s sketch from aeroplane photograph. Estate of J. K. Lilly on Seventy-first No 2 street, just east of Meridian Hills. Small stream flows through district to right * " of residence.

TRAINING CAMP BOOSTED Silent Orator Gives Message Urging Applications. In the interest of the citizens’ training camp, the silent orator on the “daylight corner” will give this message, beginning tonight: “Something worth While—citizens’ training camp. Send irr your application now

for the citizens’ military training camp at Camp Knox, Kentucky, July 2 to 31. All expenses paid by the Government. Bowman Elder, chairman.” - f Adventists to Meet Bv Times Special BETHANY PARK, Ind., June 14. —Seventh Day Adventists will hold their aifhual convention and biennial conference here June 19-29.

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