W C T U defies wets as repeal plans fail
The anti alcohol bloc led by the W C T U argues repeal will not pass and warns of a surge in enforcement problems if any form of legalizing beer or changing the eighteenth amendment is pursued. Ella Boole calls for continued postcard protests and organized campaigns against repeal to protect homes and families.
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Evanston, II
House of Representatives
Garner
United States
Senate
Idcal
America
Wet
States hold firm on dry laws despite possible beer repeal
United Press reports from Washington show several states plan to stay dry or limit changes even amid talk of federal beer legalization. Kansas remains bone dry under Governor-elect Landon, while Missouri eyes alignment with federal action. Iowa enforces stricter rules than the Volstead act, and Pennsylvania and Massachusetts plan state action or regulation as discussions continue.
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United Press
Congress
Supreme Court
Kansas
Alfred Landon
Garner
Texas
Sterling
Guy B. Park
Missouri
Iowa
John Fletcher
McNutt
Indiana
Fire Destroys Gary Home Of Local Steel Worker
An early morning blaze at 1528 Jennings Street Gary destroyed a two story frame house owned by steel worker Mike Maragos. Firefighters stopped the fire ten minutes after arrival, four blocks from the hydrant. Damages totaled 300 dollars for the structure and 100 dollars for contents. Mrs. Maragos is in hospital. the couple had been living without lights gas and water due to unpaid bills. The owner bought the home seven years ago for 4000 dollars. it is now worth less than half.
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Mike Maragos
Jennings Street
Gary
Maragos
Gary Relief Kitchen Adds Breakfast for Indigent Men
The Calumet township emergency kitchen will serve breakfast to hundreds of indigent homeless men daily, with meals including bread, butter and coffee alongside noon offerings of meat, beans, vegetables, bread, butter and coffee. Pontius Heintz, former Gary police chief, oversees the kitchen supported by township investigator Harry Hutchings.
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Calumet Township
Mary Grace Wells
Judge Norton Denies Petition Over Pension Fund Claim
Trustees of the Gary Firemen's pension fund lost a Lake Circuit court petition filed by Judge FE Miles Norton. They sought to declare a $7,000 claim on deposit at Glen Park State Bank a preferred claim and have it paid immediately. They alleged the bank mismanaged the funds by keeping them in vault deposits rather than investing in safe securities.
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Gary’ Firemen’s Pension Fund
FE. Miles Norton
Lake Circuit
Pension
Glen Park State Bank
Pension Fund
Press Club plans membership drive and winter events
Lake County Press club board meets in Gary to map a county wide membership push. Tentative plans include the annual gridiron dinner before the May primary and a February new member party. Don Dausman sets January for the next directors meeting to announce additional winter activities.
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Lake County Press Club
Gateway Apartments
Gary
Don Dausman
Firemen Busy Repairing Toys and Preparing Red Cross Mail
Gary firemen have little leisure time as they fight fires and maintain gear. They repair and paint old toys for poor children, fold letters, and prepare 20 000 Christmas seals for the Red Cross.
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Gary
Steel City
Red Cross
Pedestrian Foils Window Thieves in Local Dawn Incident
A pedestrian, identity unknown, halted two sneak thieves attempting a window robbery. The report notes ongoing anti liquor campaigns and calls for stronger state and federal enforcement to combat the beer movement and promote total abstinence.
Robbery Break Ends With Suspect Hiding Nearby
A padded brick was thrown through a store window at 1308 Broadway just after 6 this morning by two colored thieves who fled on seeing a pedestrian. Police found Gil bert Lively, 27, colored, hiding in a basement at 1322 Washington street and hold him as a suspect.
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Ben Zucker
Broadway
Washington Street
Gilbert Lively
Youth Missing for a Week Prompts City Search
Police renewed a city wide search for 14 year old Joe Normand son of Mr and Mrs Ollie Normand of 2437 Jackson street who has been absent from home for a week with parents fearing harm and unable to explain why he ran away.
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Joe Normand
Ollie Normand
Jackson Street
Joe
Gary Pants Thief Strikes Massachusetts Street Home
The elusive thief reappeared last night at 2581 Massachusetts Street invading the residence of M. P. Brasie. Intruder gained entry by climbing a window and removed trousers containing a $5 money order and a $1 bill.
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Gary
M. P. Brasie
Massachusetts Street
Wounded in stabbing affray in drunken brawl
Edward Ford of 2464 Pierce Street was slashed about the face during a heated argument with Vincent Maxwell. Ford was taken to St. Antonio hospital. police advised him to swear out a warrant if he wished to prosecute the assailant.
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Edward Ford
Pierce Street
Vincent Maxwell
Ford
St. Antonio Hospital
Plea by Grape Growers for Modification of Volstead Act
The grape growers urge Ways and Means to modify the Volstead Act to permit sale of light wines along with beer. Marion De Vries, counsel for the Grape Growers League of California, argues that naturally fermented wines should be legalized under the Collier bill.
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Washington
I.N.S
House
Ways and Means
Marion de Vries
D. C
Grape Growers League of California
Possum Boy Courting Roosevelt in Mountain Letter
Ray Burraker a 16 year old from Lubry Virginia known as Hoover’s possum boy writes to President elect Roosevelt saying Hoover helped keep flour for his family. He mentions meeting Hoover after crossing a river camp and notes Hoover started a school for hill children after that encounter.
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Lubrry
O.P
Ray Burraker
Blue Ridge Mountain
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Burraker
Mountaiside
Pap
Mr. Hoover
Rapidan
Suspect Returns to Indiana in Bank Robbery Case
William M. Glover 22 awaits return to Indiana to face bank robbery charges after being arrested on a bus in California with Charles Rayfield 38 of New Jersey and Catherine Mahoney 37 of Chicago. Glover waived extradition and admitted three months in Freetown Indiana but denied knowledge of the November 28 holdup.
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San Bernadino
Cal
U.P
William M. Glover
Indiana
Charles Rayfield
Newton
N. J
Catherine Mahoney
Chicago
Glover
Fort Ritner
Ind
Freetown
Girl Bruised After Street Collision In Hammond
Elene Gleason aged 6 of 973 Murray Street Hammond sustained bruises on left leg and forehead after being struck by a car on Michigan Street. Driver Herbert Merwald of 665 Adams Gary reported the incident, took her to a doctor, then home. The girl was not seriously hurt.
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Elene Gleason
Murray Street
Hammond
Michigan Street
Herbert Merwald
Adams Street
Gary
Merald
Alex Rhind
Seventeen miners trapped after coal mine blast
In Yancey Kentucky a mine explosion left 23 miners trapped with six bodies recovered. Rescue teams fought coal dust and carbon monoxide as they worked to reach entrapped men amid frantic crowds and escaping workers. Authorities warned the death toll could rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Fuel Company
New Coal Strike Disclosed in Hocking Valley
A new coal strike escalated in the Hocking valley as 350 workers at Ohio No. 1 mine in Jacksonville walked out in sympathy with 390 workers at the Hocking Mine of the Hocking Mining company. The Hocking Mine strike arose from a dispute over recognizing a miner's committee, with officials denying its acknowledgment. Heavy snowfall across central Ohio coincided with preparations for strong coal demand.
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Hens
Ln.s
Hocking Valley
Ohio No. 1
Jacksonville
Hocking
Hocking Mining Company
Ohio Mining Company
Ohio
France to Aid Britain in War Debt Plan
France offers financial help as Britain moves to pay the December 15 debt installment and explores revision options. Officials hint at a reciprocal deal with the United States to ensure American goods gain fair access in return for debt revision.
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Istaff
I. N. Service
London
Decc
France
Great Britain
United States
Universe Gets Fifty Percent Cut
Pasadena Calif Dec 19 The Cambridge astronomer Dr Evan Gwyn Williams says the island universe Earth part is only half as large as estimated He presents evidence that galactic haze made distant stars seem farther away and color indices exaggerated distances Some stars are only one third as far as color suggested and previous methods overstated distances
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Pasadena
Calif
Evan Gwyn Williams
Cambridge
England
Council fixes blame for crisis at Indianapolis convention
The Federal Council of Christ Churches closed its quadrennial meeting in Indianapolis with a message blaming material ism for the economic crisis. The council adjourned without naming a 1934 convention city and decided to meet every two years hereafter. One of five cities will host the next gathering, chosen by the executive committee.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Federal Council of Christ Churches
St. Louis
Omaha
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Kansas City
Shrine Plans Basket Show for Hammond Christmas Baskets
J C Johnson of Shore Line Motor Coach Co plans a December 21 benefit at Orak Temple with Drake Shrine Hammond. Twelve to thirteen acts of local talent and radio stars are expected to perform to raise funds for Christmas baskets for Hammond families. interviewees are being lined up for final announcements.
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J. C. Johnson
Shore Line Motor Coach Co
Drake Shrine
Hammond
Orak Temple
Johnson
Marriage Licenses Issued in Kankakee and Waukegan
A marriage license was issued in Kankakee to Marlin version of Whiting Indiana and Perletta Goddey of Danville Illinois. In Waukegan Charles Hilliker of Xenia Ohio and Julia Conally of Gary Indiana were licensed to marry.
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Kankakee
Marlin
Whiting
Ind
Perletta Goddey
Danville, Ill
Waukegan
Charles Hilliker
Xenia
Ohio
Julia Conally
Gary
Relief measures aimed at $1 billion in aid to the needy
Senate committees prepared to review three relief bills totaling over $1.0 billion. Senator La Follette and Costigan seek $500 million in direct grants via a ten year bond issue. Byrnes proposes a $506 million bond for public works to create jobs. Cutting would require the RFC to earmark $15 million for relief of transients nationwide.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
la Follette
Wisconsin
Costigan
Colorado
Byrnes
South Carolina
Cutting
New Mexico
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Radio announcer Tom Corwine to appear as Santa at Minas
Tom Corwine a famed radio figure and former WLS Showboat captain will appear as Santa Claus at the Edward C Minas company on Monday December 12 at 4 30 p m He also portrays Rin Tin Tin on a national broadcast and is praised as a skilled animal imitator likely to entertain both adults and children.
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Tom Corwine
Santa Claus
Edward C. Minas Company
Corwine
WLS
RKO
Rin Tin Tin
Treasury Post Office Bill Reported Amid Pay Cut Debate
The treasury post office appropriation bill totaling 961 million dollars was reported to the house. It excludes permanent treasury interest and debt retirement funds, and rejects President Hoover's request for an additional 11 percent government pay cut with a 1000 dollar exemption.
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Washington
Ln.s
Hoover
Treasury-Post Office
House
Treasury Department
Treasury
Post Office Department
Four Die in Indiana Auto Accidents Reported
Four people died in separate Indiana automobile accidents. Benjamin Cory Vestal, 62, of Plainfield, was struck by a car while crossing U S road 40 near his home. Mrs. Fannie Drake, 59, of Riley, died in a Terre Haute hospital after a bus collided with a truck. Tony Armstrong, 58, a Pleasant View gas station operator, was killed by a car driven by Jack Smith of London. Walter Bottorff, 21, died in New Albany from a neck injury suffered in an earlier crash.
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Benjamin Cory Vestal
Plainfield
U .S. Road 40
Fannie Drake
Riley
Terre Haute
Tony Armstrong
Pleasant View
Jack Smith
London
Walter Bottorff
New Albany
Correction to Calumet City crash report involving Joseph Smith
The Times corrected a Tuesday story stating Joseph Smith of 303 153rd Place Calumet City drove into a stalled car on Hohman Avenue Monday night. The update says Smith was pushing the automobile when it was struck by another vehicle driven by Frank Koenipman of Steger Illinois.
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the Times
Joseph Smith
153Rd Place
Calumet City
Hohman Avenue
Frank Koenipman
Steger, III
Smith
Fatal pedestrian accident west of Plainfield claims farmer
Benjamin Cory Vestal a 62 year old prominent local farmer and stock dealer was struck by a car driven by Daniel Frisch of Indianapolis on the national road eight miles west of Plainfield and killed instantly.
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Plainfield
Ind
I.N
Benjamin Cory Vestal
Daniel Frisch
Indianapolis
Here
Abandon March as Bonus Expedition Returns Home
Eighty four members of the bonus expeditionary force returned to Chicago under orders. They abandoned a proposed march on Washington after spending a week at Peru Indiana before turning back on instruction from commander George Anthony.
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Chicago
Bonus Expeditionary Force
Washington
Peru
Ind
George Anthony
Five cows stolen from Porter county poor farm
Sylvester Rutlage, inmate at Michigan City state prison, was charged with stealing five cows from Porter county’s poor farm. Officials say he arranged the theft while on parole last July and he pleaded not guilty in Porter Superior court.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Ln.s
Porter County
Sylvester Rutlage
Michigan City
Rutlage
Porter Superior Court
Rail Workers Prepare Arguments for Wage Battle
Chicago December meeting to address continuation of a 10 percent wage cut proposed by carriers. A. F. Whitney says since the 19 percent cut began February 1 the mood worsened, layoffs rose by 111,000, and wage cuts spread in other industries. He says the conference will urge ending the extended pay cut. Whitney notes former President Coolidge urged reconsideration of appearing before the National Transportation Commission, which labor leaders refused.
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Chicago
N.S
A. F. Whitney
Railway Labor Executive Committee
Whitney
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
National Transportation Commission
New York
Prowler Shot by Homeowner Dies in Indianapolis
Anthony J. Gasvoda fired on Rex Gray after Gray struggled to tear a screen from Gasvoda's house. Four prior disturbances were reported in a week. Gray, 34, on bond for larceny, died in hospital. Gasvoda said he shouted before firing twice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Anthony J. Gasvoda
Rex Gray
Gasvoda
Gray
Galveda
Bank Robbery in Martinsville Sparks Indy Escape Hope
Sheriff Keller says two robbers who hit the Morgan County State Bank at Morgantown with $5000 fled toward Indianapolis after exchange of gunfire with cashier W. W. Hickman. They were last seen near Brooklyn on State Road 67. search targets the getaway car and possible return to Bloomington. Monroe County officials monitor for clues.
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Martinsville
Ind
U.P
State Bank
Morgantown
Indianapolis
J. C. Keller
Morgan County
Brooklyn
Keller
Bloomington
W. W. Hickman
Monroe County
Indiana boy murder victim linked to San Diego probe
Beryl Lewis, 23, of Indianapolis, disappeared after his bloodstained car with a knife was found abandoned in Balboa Park. Police believe he was murdered after he registered at a hotel on Thursday but did not occupy the room.
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San Diego
Calif
I.N. S
Beryl Lewis
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
Balboa Park
Indiana Roads Warned After Snow Glazes Ice Aids Plows
Indiana motorists faced dangerous highways as five inches of snow covered roads near Vincennes four inches at Terre Haute and three at Richmond. The highway commission ordered plows to work and reported no road blocks though most routes were glazed with ice before the snow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Indiana
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Richmond
Highway Commission
Senate to vote on prohibition repeal before March 4
Senate leaders from both parties agreed to bring a repeal vote before March 4 while preserving federal power to regulate interstate liquor shipments. Senator Watson said action would come this session and denied plans for a delaying filibuster, signaling broad readiness to let the people decide. Senator Robinson emphasized protecting dry states in any repeal proposal.
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William K. Hutchinson
I. N. Service
Washington
I.N.S
Senate
Congress
House
Garner
Robinson
Arkansas
Watson
Indiana
Mrs Roosevelt Addresses Problems Facing Girls
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt voices concerns about alcohol consumption among girls and emphasizes the need for character strength amid prohibition. She recalls early home wine exposure and notes that many girls drank little beyond a glass at home.
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New York
I.N.S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
France to pay $20 million debt if world conference set
France plans a $20,000,000 debt payment to the United States on December 15 only if the United States agrees to join a world debts conference. FinanceMinister Louis Germain Martin told UPI that the payment would come from the Bank of France dollar balance in New York plus short term credits from American banks. Morgan and Company reportedly offered credits to cover any shortfall.
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Paris
U.P
France
United States
Louis Germain-Martin
United Press
Bank of France
New York
J. B. Morgan and Company
Commissions of Finance and Foreign Affairs
Four Hundred Workers to Build Wabash River Levee
Vincennes Indiana to begin levee construction Monday employing four hundred men funded by a 75000 dollar loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Mayor Joseph W. Kimmell announced.
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Vincennes
Ind
J.N.S
Wabash River
Joseph W. Kimmell
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Double Charge Filed Against Indianapolis Man
Arthur Dillingham, 35, of Indianapolis, is under arrest for passing counterfeit five dollar bills and stealing a car. He was traced to the crimes through license plates of his vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U.P
Arthur Dillingham
Gorrell Predicts Upturn for Auto Industry in 1932
Colonel Edgar S. Gorrell, president of the Stutz Motor Car Company, said the auto business is at its lowest point and any change will be upward. He noted manufacturers are continuing new models, a strong NY show ahead, and predicted prices will rise with a recovery. He also described Stutz новая delivery vehicle as a cheaper, horse replacing option and warned many cars on the road lack value.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Edgar S. Gorrell
Stutz Motor Car Company of America, Inc
Gorrel
New York
Gorrell
Stutz Company
Stutz
Church Must Help Youth Says Dickerson
Roy L. Dickerson of Kansas City an officer of DeMolay told Epworth League delegates that the church should lead in forming a code of sex morality for youth. He warned against magazines as a cheap influence and urged church action amid economic delays in marriage. Ninety five district Epworth League presidents from eighteen states attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
N.S
Roy L. Dickerson
Kansas City
Order of the DeMolay
Epworth League
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dickerson
Editor of Greek paper speaks at AHEPA Lodge
Joseph Kontomitros editor of the Daily Atlantis a Greek newspaper in New York City spoke at the Ahepa lodge meeting at the K of P hall in Hammond praising the city for battling Depression and urging strict law and order. He is visiting Hammond as guest of Peter Beratis and Charles Tsatsos former schoolmates from New York.
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Joseph Kontomitros
Daily Atlantis
New York City
Ahepa Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Hohman Avenue
Ogden Street
Hammond
Charles Tsatsos
New York
Zasu Pitts In Critical Condition After Emergency Operation
Hollywood reports Zasu Pitts, renowned film comedienne and character actress, is in critical condition after an emergency appendectomy. Complications followed, she endured a restless night and received opiates for pain. The film colony, long familiar with her popularity, watches for improvement.
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Hollywood
Calif
1.N.S
Zasu Pitts
Film Comedienne
Film Colony
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Ella A. Boole
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
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T. P
Anti-Saloon League
F. Scott McBride
League
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
By Raymond Clapper
Pennsylvania
Williamschnader
Massachusetts
Ely
Press Club
Ec. T. U
Gary Pants Thief
Possum Boy
Roosevelt
Gion
Britain
Harry K. Reynolds
XMAS
Minas Store
Mrs. Roosevelt
Stutz Auto Head
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