Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 May 1926 — Page 5

MAY 19, 1926

MERIDIAN STREET one™ traffic ENDS; AT 6 P. M. Abolished by Order of Board of Safety—Held Illegal in Opinion. At G p, m. today motorists will lie deprived of the pleasure and convenience of driving on the left side of X. Meridian St. and lining up four abreast at a traffic sign during rush hours, following the order of the board of safety Tuesday afternoon abolishing one-way traffic on Meridian. The order is effective at 7 a. m. Thursday. One-way traffic was placed in operation by the board of safety under Mayor Shank, being in effect on N. Meridian St., between 7 and 8:30 a. m. and 4:30 and 6 p. m. daily. Legal Opinion Given O. D. Haskett, board president, following a conference with Mayor Duvall, announced that a legal opinion given by the corporation counsel held such traffic regulation by the board was illegal. It was said that city council will have to pass an ordinance, before one-way can be effected again. Boynton J. Moore, council president, who attended the meeting, said the council will cooperate with the, board of safety in its new ruling. City Would Be Liable Haskett said because the police department did not Jiave the power to enforce laws under an illegal order the city would bo liable for all accidents. Moore also asked the board to reroute busses from Market St., between Delaware and Alabama Sts., on Saturday. The board of safety will confer with the public service commission on the matter, Haskett said. DATE BROKEN; ENDS LIFE Girl, 15 Despondent, Takes I’oson at Shelby vile. Flu United J'ress SHELBY VJLL'E, Ind., May 19. Despondent because her youthful sweetheart broke a date wth her and took another girl to an ice cream parlor, Lula Gaines, 15, drank poison and died late Tuesday. DEAN TO MEAD 1 RANKLIN' Flu United Press FRANKLIN", Tnd., May 19.—Dean P. L. Powell of Franklin College today held the appointment of acting president of the college effective upon retirement of President Goodell, on July 1. Dean Powell will serve until the trustees make a permanent .selection. DON’T OVERLOOK THIS Foley & Go., 2833 Sheffield Ave„ Chicago, value so highly the medicinal qualities of Foley Pills, a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys, that they guarantee them to give satisfaction or money refunded. Richard Bierly, 351 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, relying on 'this guarantee, took Foley Pills, and writes: "Just taking one package convinced me. Anybody seeking relief from kidney and bladder disorders will be helped by Foley Pills." Constantly used over 23 years. Good for men and women alike. Ask for Foley Pills.—Advertisement.

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