Chief Rikhoff moves to demote Wilkerson over Watson case
Chief Rikhoff proposes to reduce Sergt Melvin E Wilkerson to patrolman for the good of the department after questioning the dying Robert Watson. Detectives say his report omitted Watson's statement naming a Ku Klux Klan angle. Sergt John Sheehan may be promoted to fill the vacancy.
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Melvin E. Wilkerson
Robert Watson
Rikhoff
John Sheehar
Wilker- Eon
safety board
Chist Rikhoff
Watson
Sergt. Wilkerson
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McGee
Bedford
Colfax
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Wilkerson
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Van Hoy
Gish
Bensley
Willam Hu. Rowe
Rikhoft
Hte
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preut
Paulstlt
Sheehan
mann
Indiana Weather Forecast and Almanac Notes for the Day
The Indianapolis Star outlines a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with fair and partly cloudy conditions and a cooler north and central region. Almanac data includes sunrise and sunset times, humidity, precipitation, and temperature records for the day and comparison with last year.
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Indiana
United States
Indianapolia Star
Legion Warned Eliminate Politics At Indiana Legion Meet
The fifth annual Indiana Legion convention in Michigan City urged a clean house and end to internal politics. Delegates warned sweeping policy changes to restore prestige, with discussions on immigration limits and an international air conference. Leaders highlighted cooperation with labor and a focus on constructive programs while election campaigns for state commander intensified.
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ANDREW H. HEPBURN
MICHIGAN CITY
Ind
American Legion
state department
legion
bret
intrigie and poltics
Albert Ball
Indianapolis
Indiana department
G. A. BR
eivil
G. A. Rs
Lemuel Boller
the
sion
Grand Army of the Republic
national organization of the legion
the Legon
San Francisco
Bolles
Jeadera
Tace
Arthur Ball
Muncie
H. H. Martin
Laporte
Col
Hiram Bearss
Peru
Frank McHale
Engansport
BaH
Dr. Martin
algo
Bowman Elder
apollis
Raymond 3
Springer
Fouhers Hie
Le BR. Gignilliat
Culver
Claude E. Grege
Vincennes
Bysingas
Tivoli’ theater
tomor
Perry Faulkner
Bhelbyville
W. K. Greenebaum
Ameoragines
France
Edward A. Evers
Wilmette
Pledgen Lavor
W. Kern
building tradea council of
Indianapolis Central Labor Union
forces of labor
United States
JT. N. Taylor
Indiana Federation of Labor
naval reserve station
John Franklin post No. a7
Japanese city casualties and destruction reported
The Foreign Office in Tokyo reported to the Japanese embassy that up to Sept 26 about 7 thousand deaths in Tokyo and 23 thousand in Yokohama. It said 150 foreigners killed so far and 214000 houses destroyed in Tokyo and 70000 of 85000 in Yokohama. Police estimated 1,356,000 homeless in Tokyo, 67 percent of the population.
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WASHINGTON
Tokio
Yokohama
Foreign Office
Tolop
thi
India
London
Prema
Calcutta
British India
Nymensingh
NEW YORK
Cal- tr
Japan
A. Reeve
Museum de Natural History
ching
Mediterranean
Indianapolis reaches four fifths of Red Cross goal for Japan quake relief
Indianapolis donors have pushed the Red Cross relief fund past $38,000 toward a $50,000 quota for Japan earthquake victims. Thirty-one churches and four outside groups contributed with more gifts expected from Sunday offerings and direct donations. Officials praise the voluntary giving and expect to exceed the remaining $11,000 as campaigns continue, with a note that some churches did not collect.
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Indianapolis
Red Cross
Japan
Red Crosa
Red Cros
Inianapolis
Japan Begins On Huge Task After Tokyo Quake
Reports from Tokyo indicate reconstruction work is under way a week after the disaster. Authorities deny cholera fears while Cabinet and foreign aid assist. Plans aim to prevent future devastation with fire and quake proof buildings and better congestion control.
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TOKTO
Associated Press
Japan
Help the Pacific relief march with Red Cross aid
A plea urges citizens to donate to Red Cross relief for Japanese earthquake victims. Readers are encouraged to use the newspaper coupon or send directly to Red Cross headquarters, with checks made payable to Frank D. Stalnaker, treasurer.
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Pacific
Indianapolis
cnupon
The
Star
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Frank D. Stalnaker
Eclipse Party Foiled by Clouds over Ensenada
Indiana University and Indianapolis Star eclipse expedition to Ensenada for the solar event fails as skies overcast despite hopeful prayers. Rain or shine did not cooperate, forcing the crew to pack instruments for shipment back to Bloomington with plans to resume observations in Indiana.
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LAWRENCE WHEFIER
Star
The
ENSENADA
Lower
California
Indiana
I. U.Star party
Dave Clear
asenada
Lowell observatory
I. U
Lowell
viNalour road
bhrong
great
instrumenta
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Indiana university
Lick
Lowell observatories
Humphrey Hargraves
Cogeball
Prof
Cogehall
Spain
Bloomington
Ind
Cagahatl
Naylor
Senour
Robert HIWs
Northwest
Logansport
Esenada
Mexican coast
California Fog Balka Plans of Scientists
California reporters describe a 1923 solar eclipse impact on September weather and climate. Lieut Leland Webb and Chief Photographer Haar from the naval air station ascended to 16 200 feet and filmed the corona and related phenomena for three and a half minutes.
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SAN DIEGO
Cal
California
Leland Webb
Chiat
Haar
naval air station
Eclipse View Sold By Shrewd Dealer
A bold street-side sale on East Washington during the partial eclipse drew customers who paid a dime for a glimpse and a shard of smoked glass. The vendor promoted the scene with a lively pitch and collected tales of the spectacle for customers to relay at home.
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ECLIPSE VIEW
Esat Washington street
Prrtonaager
saleaman‘e
Seven destroyers wrecked in Santa Barbara Channel disaster
Reports from Santa Barbara and San Diego describe the loss of seven destroyers after grounding near Point Arguello amid heavy fog. Casualties include several sailors from the Alewater and Delphy with multiple bodies recovered or unidentified. Salvage work and salvage ships prepare to recover equipment while survivors are treated in Santa Barbara and San Diego hospitals.
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SAN DIEGO
Cal
Point Arkuella
Santa Barbara channel
Honda
SANTA FARRARA
Gul
Point Hania
Santa Barbara
A.K. VanSehaak
Frazer
BR. Conway
Delphy
Santa Barbara county hospital
tenlicht
San Diega
Richmond Electric Rates Under Review After Utility Investigation
Oscaratts, voting chairman of the public service commission, calls Richmond officials to discuss possible electric rate reductions following a commission inquiry. Auditor Harry Roses estimates the plant earned about 16 percent. Richmond shows solid finances with surpluses and paid bonds, while other utilities face ongoing investigations. Mayor Handley and city officials plan to attend the conference as the commission contemplates actions that may set precedents for other cities.
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Oscaratts
Richmond
commission of utility
Harry Roses
aiaal
Rattanatd
Indiana
Northearn
Indiana Gaa and Electric Company
Hammond, Whiting
Teichmond
han
Statts
Wiliam HH
Kelly Svelly
Don Hear
Kate
Bogge
Manais
Indiana Bell Teleiphone caat
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Hearne Gives Wilcox's Children $1000 Each
Altoona report states Faldle Hearne, winner of the Nemileant race at the opening of the Altoona Speedway, gave $1000 to each of the two children of Howard B. Wilcox, who was killed in the race. Hearne and Wilcox were veterans of the racing world and close friends.
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HEARNE
WILCOX
ALTOONA
al“toona
Faldle Hearne
idefver
sach
cehildren
Howard
New Navy Fighter Sets Speed Record At Roosevelt Field
The new U S Navy Wright fighter, to represent the United States Navy in October, set an unofficial world speed record over a measured course at Roosevelt Field, reaching 244 miles an hour. Piloted by Lt. L A Lancer, the jet is from the United States Marine Corps.
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Navy
United States Navy
ny St. Jovia
Roosevelt
Jets L. A. Lanrerson
nile States
marine corps
Democrats Split Over Seventh District Chair Choice
Tensions surfaced as Democratic leaders in the county debated the removal of C U C Shipp as Seventh district chair while Russell J. Ryan sought a successor. Shipp held talks with party leaders as factions formed around Van Nuys and Taggart, with no clear candidate emerging.
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MAPRICK
teadere
Russell J. Ryan
Den‘crate county
C. UC. Shipp
assatrint
SAipp
mnet arinecratas
Hyat
AL Inwan
Runization
Shipp
Mr. Shipp
Thoman D. McGee
Junenin
Charles P. Tighe
Van Nuye
Althaieh
Ralston
Raider
Birtynn
Van Nuys
Hr imald
leral party
workera
VanNuye
Democrate
Van Nuyr
Mr. Taggart
Ryan
Gykel
Br. Taggart
state board of accounts
public service j commission
wate
Walter S. Chambers
ang
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precinet
precineta
Culver aviator linked to fatal double tragedy in Brookwood
Hiley P. Disher, veteran of the Philippine War and ex aviator from Culver Indiana, shot his wife Elsie Cheney Disher at Brookwood in a weekend gathering. After firing, he killed himself. The couple had been arguing over a possible divorce and assumed demands. Nurses and detectives reported the tragedy.
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Brookwood
Hiley Peter Disher
Elsie Cheney Disher
Cheney silk
Dishers
Disher
Richard ©. Cheney
South Manchester railroad
Connecticut
Culver
Ind
Mra
Richard QC
Cheney Jr
Nan theresy CULVER
Hiley P. Disher
Salvage Crew Remains Afloat After Pacific Mail Steamer Wreck
Captain C J Holland and four crew members stay with the vessel near Santa Barbara after the Paacific Mail-Mner Dubh wreck. Most passengers and crew and $2 400 000 in bullion are safely landed. Reports say the ship did not break up as feared. Twelve crew and passengers who reached shore by the W S Miller open boat recount a harrowing escape.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Cal
C. J. Holland
Santa Barbara
Miller
Brent
Simos
peel beat
Maier
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Spirit of Good Samaritan
Red Cross fund
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Admiral Anderson
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Tokio bay
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