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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1923

Page

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Grand Jury Under Guard Probing McCray Probe Spreads

Marion county grand jury, under unusual guard, may expand inquiry beyond McCray First National dealings to other Governor Warren T. McCray financial transactions. Special prosecutor Moorees and court officials outlined procedures as guards kept stairways and third floor corridors secure amid testimony and potential witness tampering concerns.

Marion county grand jury Warren T. McCray First National bank of Marion Ind James A Colins Gua S. Condo attorné National “bank Blackburn bank H.L Charles 3. Moores William’ P. Evang McCray Indiana Evans

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Nearby Areas

The forecast shows slowly rising temperatures for Indianapolis and surrounding regions. Yesterday’s conditions included varying humidity, with the day’s highs and lows recorded. Precipitation measurements and departures from normal are noted for the period ending this week.

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Five Killed in Funeral Cortege in Detroit

Five men died when the last car in a funeral procession was struck by an Interurban on Gratiot Road north of Detroit. Aaron Shipman, 47, clothier. Rabbi David Blumenthal. Ben Levin, 34. Max Firsht, 42. and an unidentified man died after the car carrying the mourners was struck as crossing toward the cemetery.

DETROIT Mich Grattat road here Aaron Shipman clothier David Blumenthal Ben Levin Max Firsht

Hitch Your Advertising to Today's Morning Newspaper

Advertising that appears in the morning paper prompts immediate reader action. The Star in Indianapolis proclaims itself the only morning and Sunday paper in the city with the largest share of Indiana’s morning and Sunday circulation.

morning advertiser Indianapoli Indianapolis RAMEMBDR Advertiser The Star Indiana

Coolidge May Seek Wheat Tariff Relief

President Coolidge orders the tariff commission to study raising the wheat duty above 80 cents to aid the West. Rep. Anderson of Minnesota outlined the plan, while others pressed for relief through coordinated cooperatives and export efforts. The delegation may visit Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, and other Northwest wheat areas, with Chicago meetings shaping the program.

WASHINGTON Federal tariff commission Coolidge West Anderson Minnesota congressional commission on agricultural industry Donalder tariff commission Jenat audh 2 menner White House War finance’ corporation Department of Agriculture war finance corporation wheat export corporation warice Corporation of security jAmerican Farm Bureau Federation Capital jfonea ty Northwest Chicago Meyer waneing Teetan aith tte nance corporation H.S. Yohe bureau of agricultural economies Mayer Dakotas Montana Chicago bankera grein

Martial Law Declared at Kentucky Penitentiary

Chaos at Eddyville as three convict murderers hold western state penitentiary under siege. Military rule established after guards use headlights and grenades to try to end the standoff. State board of charities members arrive with officials while reporters face limited access and ejection protests.

APUEVILLE Asuoclat- 1 meas hall EDDYVILLE Associated Prees western states penitentiary mesa state board of charities and correction E. S. Tachau Louisville menitera Tachat Alex P. Humphrey Henry Barrett Henderson frim Hawkins National Guard Serst. Hawkins santas A. Radford

Major fires damage Newcastle storage and Terre Haute club

Fire in Newcastle caused an estimated 60 000 to 75 000 dollars in damage to the Rose City Transfer and Storage building and nearby structures including Bowyer Construction Company and Newcastle Tobacco Company. Fire originated in a trash pile and spread rapidly, with firefighting efforts aided by neighboring help and insurance not yet determined. The Terre Haute Country Club clubhouse, valued at 160 000 dollars, was destroyed by fire attributed to defective wiring, with water shortages hindering response. contents and furniture saved where possible. In Versailles, the E H Potter and Son store burned for a 35 000 dollar loss, with two tobacco barns also destroyed.

NEWCASTLE Ind Rose City Transfer and Storage Company Rose City water and Storage Commy Bowyer Construction cmpany Newcastle Tobacco Company Everett Lowery the tobacco company W. A. Brown Bowyer company Newcastle Casket Muncie Aremen tobacco Newcastle Produce Company eward Eliott Bowyer Eliott TERRE HAUTE Rennes VERSAILLES ALLENS. OSGOOD E. H. Potter & Son Lewis White Oailding

Call Legislature To Impeach Walton

Oklahoma City reports that W D McBee and supporters issued a statewide call for a special two house session on October 17 to investigate impeachable offenses by Governor Walton era, citing a constitutional amendment mandate and precedents set by earlier actions, with the aim of convening for impeachment proceedings.

OKLAHOMA CITY Okla Associated Press Oklahoma W. D. McBee Shane J. C. ‘Walton state election board C. N. Haskell Guthrie Haskell Floss Lillard KRtop House ltat Walton Ku Klux Kap

Bandit's Victim Narrates Narrow Escape Near Hagerstown

John Snyder a 40 year old resident says a stranger robbed him bound him to a tree near David Boatetter farm after offering a ride in his auto. He freed himself after four days of hardship and torture while tied to a tree. The bandit took $50 and a watch during the attack.

HAGERSTOWN John Snyder David Boatetter Snyder hig

Hearse with chimes and sacred music launches in New York

A $20,000 hearse decorated with thirty five wooden angels and fitted with a talking machine and amplifier to carry the music to the grave appeared on the East Side today. Mrs Chester Gleason was cut above the left eye in a collision at New York and New Jersey streets involving a car driven by her husband and a machine driven by Ralph Kelch. Pearl Sherlock reported being attacked by an unidentified man at Ohio and East Streets. she screamed and the assailant fled.

NEW YORK paleo samplifer muase Chester Gleason Spring atreet Ralph Kelch Alten avenue New Jersey Pearl Sherlock North David won atreet Dodge Ohio Enat Streete Tan

Four Bandits Rob Coal City Bank in Broad Daylight

Four masked men robbed the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Coal City and escaped with about 5000 in cash. Ray Burne, the cashier, and depositor Jack Hanna were the only witnesses. The bandits fled in a Studebaker touring car, stolen in Sullivan the night before, with four men seen in or around the car. Sheriffs McCarty and Garrard led pursuit across the region, while investigators traced the vehicle to Switz City and Sullivan, with possible transfer of loot to another car. The incident disrupted local life as authorities continued the nationwide search.

Indianapolis Star SPENCER Ind Farmers and Merchanta bank Coal-City Ray Burne Jack Hanna Burns Studebaker Intgna Oscar Garrard Tobberge Jack Hannah Coal City Terre Heute Star Fie hie Switz City Clyde Martin Sullivan Jaxonville Jasonville hotal Terre~Haute

Lloyd George Urges America to Teach Liberty in Europe

Ex premier David Lloyd George arrives in New York amid protests from Irish sympathizers and calls on the United States to help Europe embrace liberty and democracy. He denounces militarism and the League of Nations, warns of Europe’s desperate condition, and seeks unity among democracies to restore peace.

LLOYD GEORGE AMERICA EUROPE NEW YORK David Lloyd George Great Britain ead band of disturbers JAMES KR. NOURSE Universal Service David Lioyd George Britain American city hall Hulbert Biltmore League of Nation gnd George Washington British empire France Ruhr

World Series Preview: Giants vs Yankees Climax in The Star

The Star previews the World Series clash between the New York Giants and New York Yankees, promising daily battles and full coverage by W. Blaine Patton, Babe Ruth insights, and AP and Universal Service reports guiding readers through the season’s final games.

New York Giants New York Yankees The Star W. BLAINE PATTON BABE RUTH Associated Press Universal Service

Emergency funds released to Road Board amid tax dispute

State Board of Finance directs 150000 to the highway fund to avert a payroll crisis for 1700 workers as a court fight over the gasoline tax continues. Attorney General and Auditor Bracken clash over funds while a $100000 auto theft loan supports the general fund to highway transfers.

state board of finance state highway commission Robert Bracken Superton Gen eral U. S. Lesh Bracken board of John D. Willams highway commission Iona department rand commission Carl Cue Cue finance” board Mr. Bracken

Bandit Identified as Indiana House Butler in Paris Case

Gabriel Mourey, wounded and captured yesterday near Chelles, was identified this afternoon by an American named Carlisgan, a former Indiana house butler, as the bandit. The man, who used the alias Van Dyke, fled with cash and jewels. Mourasy is wanted in New York for a jewel robbery at Albert R. Shattuck's home.

PARIS Oct. S Gabriel Mourey Chelles here Carlisgan Indiana Carilas Van Dyke Mourasy New York Albert R. Shattuck

Indianapolis Speedway Head Reported Worse

James A. Allison, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Company, died or grew seriously ill after a heart complication. He had been ill at his Indianapolis home for weeks and had traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hoping climate would aid bronchial ailments.

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New York Lawyer and Five Negroes Indicted in Chicago Scheme

W E D Stokes of New York millionaire actor Dan Nugent and five Black suspects are indicted in Cook County on nine counts of conspiracy to obtain perjured evidence to smear Mrs Helen Stokes in divorce litigation. Other named figures include Robert Lee Joe Bruner and Ray Hubert with potential additional charges.

CHICAGO W. E. D. Stoles New York Dan »Nugent Helen Elwood Stoken Fork Cook county grand jury Stokes Buls Nugent panini Robert H. Lee Joe Bruner Tapasley Ray Hubert black and tan alle stokes Bene Tyler Sah wares Johnson ares alleg

Stokes Heads to Chicago for Divorce Plea

W E D Stokes and attorney Daniel F Nugent left New York tonight to reach Chicago by Monday morning for pleading in the divorce action. It was believed Stokes would resist extradition to stay in New York for the local divorce trial opening. Mrs Stokes lawyer Samuel Untermyer said readiness to proceed Monday as his client nears arrival from Chicago.

New YORK W. E.D. Stokes Daniel F. ‘Nugent Chicago Stokes Samuel, Untermyer

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