Death Train Wreck on River Halts Rescue Efforts
A Burlington train plunged from a bridge into Coal Creek near Lockett Wye. Storms and rising floodwater hindered rescue as officials reported about forty known dead and many unaccounted. Survivors described ghostly scenes and narrow escapes as crews worked to recover the vast, waterlogged wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P 'GASPER
Wys
Burlington
Lockett
Wye
atill
Alves
hravigh
Cole creek
Dan J. McQuade
Denver
sevi
FH. D. Beilae
Hirst
Bellrose
Gue G. Phillips
Douglas
Casper
Weather forecast amid smoky debate and scattered showers
Partly overcast Saturday and Sunday with probable showers in Indiana. Temperatures steady with minimal change while humidity rises to near 88 percent by noon and lowers later. Almanac data note past day conditions and comparisons to last year's records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bim Crow
Miana
oll
victor
United States
Indianapolis Stars
Sunantant
Jan GENCHAMCT
Coolidge Pleased With British Step
President Coolidge at the White House told Reuters head Sir Roderick Jones that Britain’s approach to repaying the vast loan to the United States would prove worthwhile for both nations. He said the American sacrifice in the loan repayment would also be regarded as well spent and expected a positive U.S. view of Britain’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Coolidge
White House
Sir Roderick
Jones
Reuters
Great Britain
United States
Roderick
Two Towns Hit by Storm Kill 14 in Death Toll Rise
Louisville Nebraska reports Cloud burst and firefighting chaos leave eight Carvern family members among the dead. Council Bluffs Iowa records tornadoes causing six fatalities more than 25 injured and property losses over 250000 with downtown flooding and warehouse fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOUISVILLE
Mack Carvern
COUNCIL BLUFFS
amege
herg
Bo swift
Strand
colprea
Brain operation may save child auto victim
Rosalind Lahr six year old daughter of Judge and Mrs Frank J Lahr of 126 East Forty-ninth street remains in serious condition at St Vincent s hospital after injuries from an automobile crash Thursday morning. An operation Thursday afternoon removed a portion of the skull pressing on the brain and showed some improvement while physicians reported a quiet day. The car was driven by W H Keller a salesman for Neeves Co 111 Monument circle in front of 4945 Washington boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Lahr
Frank J. Lahr
East Forty-ninth street
St. Vincent's hospital
W. H. Keller
Neeves & Co
Monument circle
Washington boulevard
Improved Health Report for Fr. Gavisi at Georgetown
Washington dispatch says Rt. Rev. Francisa H. Gavisi, pastor of St. John's Catholic Church in Indianapolis, is a Georgetown Hospital patient after a heart attack at a Red Cross meeting. He had a comfortable day and is much improved, with complete rest prescribed and several days expected at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAVISI
WASHINGTON
Francisa H. Gavisi
St. John’s Catholic Church
Indianapolis
Georgetown University hospital
Red Cross
Robbers seize cash and car in daylight hold up
Two bandits held up Chester Jackson, superintendent of Standard Grocery, at 6:20 pm after he collected receipts on New York street and State avenue. They forced him to abandon his car with $2,000 in cash aboard, while Fields witnessed from the running board. Police pursued with the sheriff and deputies but found no trace after hours of searching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Jackson
Standard Grocery Company
Jackson
New York street
State avenue
Frank Fields
Marlowe avenue
Fields
W. Olds
Lake county
Will
Lake calnty
Mra. Olds
Indiana women's prison
Arsenal avenue
Stokes Case Photo Made in Composite
A Chicago scandal unfolds around Helen Ellwood Stokes as officials reveal a forged composite photo linking her to a cabaret world. The investigation includes alleged affidavits, a near fatal fall by ex-deputy Robert H. Lee, and possible misuse of mail to promote a conspiracy. Further details promised on page eight.
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A. ot. LORENY
CHICAGO
Universal Service
Helen Ellwood Stokes
Robert H. Lee
Inegro
Jenping
Lee
Stokes
Everleish
Trick
Wallace Tyler
Tyler
Charles Wharton
B. E. Pirse
Beaux Arta Club
Mrs. Stokes
Suaneniy temi
Mall
Department of Justice
Charles Erbstein
Mrn- Stoakes
United States
Edward Schiendz
Helen Ellwood
Denver
Helen
Equitable 6 Percent Dividend On Water Valuation Debate
Clarence E. Weir for Indianapolis Federation argues 6 percent on a fair valuation should be just for Indianapolis Water Company. He contests the 8 percent request as improper, contending original cost plus replacements should set value, while water company prefers replacement-cost valuation. The hearing before the Public Service Commission continues Tuesday with city and company counsel presenting further positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Water Company
Clarence E. Weir
Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs
water company
public service commission
Weir
Albert Baker
Fred Bates Johnson
Indianapolis
E. O. Snethen
Sumner Clancy
Oscar Batts
Trytor
Grollinger
city of
Indianapoli
William A. McInerny
people of
Supreme court of the United States
counse
publc
Mr. Gelat
Clarence H. Gelat
Philadel
New York Newspaper Strike Called Off Mandate
In New York on September 28 striking members of former local No. 25 voted to return to work Monday after accepting terms from New York publishers and the International Union. They demanded no penalties for strike participation and cited pressrooms manned by out of town spotters. David Simons, ex-president of the defunct local, disputed Berry’s outlawing claim and warned the fight may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW YORK
International Union
David Simons
ler
George L.Berry
Mr Berry
Local 2
Simons
Berry
Verdict frees Son of Rich Baker of Murder in Courtroom Riot
Walter S. Ward, son of a wealthy baker, was acquitted of murdering Clarence Peters in White Plains New York. The not guilty verdict sparked an emotional scene as spectators, mostly women, surged toward Ward and his wife in a courtroom packed for over sixteen months of proceedings. The long trial gripped Westchester County amid frenzied public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHITE PLAINS
N. Y
Associated Press
Walter S. Ward
Clarence Peters
Ward
Ralph
Ward waz
Bain. burat
aburat
West Chester county
Tiera
Schloss Heads National Retail Clothiers Group
Sol Schloss of Schloss Bros. Co. in Indianapolis was elected president of the National Association of Retail Clothiers at the close of the tenth annual convention in Chicago. He pledged a push to raise industry standards and expand membership, stressing integrity and honest advertising as core to the trade.
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Indianapolis &tar
CHICAGO
Sol Schloss
Schloss Bros.’ Company
Indianapolis
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Schloss
Fred Volland
fopeka
Kas
Bir
Schiona
mayke
J Society
jman
America
national associan
Clothier All His Life Built Indiana Store Empire
Sol Schloss rose from a poor boy in Ligonier Indiana to president of the National Association of Retail Clothiers. He and his brother Eli built a major Indiana clothing institution, overcoming early must-work hardships. Early life in Sherwood Ohio included sleeping on a cot above a store while helping with chores and keeping lamps lit.
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Indianapolis
Sol Schloss
National Association of Retail Clothers
Eli
Indiana
Ligonier
Ind
iosh
J. Stadecker
Sherwood
Thia
Schross
Move Against Smoke Grows From Mass Meeting
A mass meeting led by Gordon D. Rowe, Cincinnati smoke inspector, spurs a committee draft to abate smoke. Indianapolis officials and Chamber of Commerce members back a new ordinance. council debate centers on device standards and enforcement. Rowe cites Cincinnati air improvements and fuel savings from smoke consumers. Continued on page three.
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Gordon D. Rowe
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs
Cownell
Rowe
Chamber of Commerce committee
Lincinnan
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Coffin Company
Artful Dodger Rockefeller Kin Warrants Seeks License Skip
Topeka Kansas September 28 a warrant for the arrest of Frank Rockefeller of Russell Kansas wealthy cousin of John D Rockefeller was asked at Russell and efforts to reach Rockefeller for service are under way The charge says he failed to obtain a Kansas automobile license He had returned from California and did not renew the Kansas license within the sixty day limit The report notes he drove into Nebraska for a day and then into Missouri to renew the limit.
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tee TOPEKA
Kaz
Frank Rockefeller
Russell
Kas
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Ryan
Kansas
California
Nebraska
Miasouri
Oklahoma City Gloom Over Walton Martial Rule and Impeachment Vote
Oklahoma royalty mutters on state of emergency as Governor Walton keeps martial law near Cushing oil region while preparing for a statewide vote to approve or reject his administration. Military staff shakeups and temporary adjutant general appointment accompany the tense political moment.
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W. BOYD GATEWOOD
Univeran
OKLAHOMA CITY
Okla
Iron Jack
Walton
Oklahoma
marta
lawit
Ain
manglon tauight
Supreme court
hud
Cushing
Payne county
C. C. Smith
Brown Moore
Adjt
Markham
Col. Key
Col. Sledge
Wallon
Col
Charles &. Barrett
Search Widens in Detroit Baby Disappearance Case
Detroit police intensify inquiry into the missing infant of William Graatey Rex with a search for carpenter William Turner of Erie Pennsylvania. Turner allegedly worked with Alphonse Viemminck and may have handled the baby after its birth at Evangelical Deaconness hospital. Authorities fear the baby may be dead and plan a large scale search of the Viemminck property with 500 Boy Scouts aiding. Viemminck faces a serious charge based on his daughter's statements. his son Frank claims he saw digging in the yard suggesting possible burial.
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DETROIT
Mid
William C. Turner
Silliman ‘avenue
Erie
William Graateyrex
elven
Alphonse Viemminck
Evangelical Deaconness hospital
Eva Viemminck
Turner
Viemminck
Eri
Viemtmlnck
Plana
morah
Vlem
minck
nave bean
Viemmick
Frank Viermmiiick
Woman Killed Falling Over Stair Bannister in Terre Haute
Beatrice Vickroy Stimson 2 years old of Hamilton Ohio died after falling from a second floor stairway at her mother's home in Terre Haute Ind She was taken to Union hospital where Dr F H Jett treated her An upstairs hammer or railing caused the fall as described by her mother The text ends with garbled lines about travel arrangements and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TERRE HAUTE
Ind
Beatrice Vickroy Stimson
Hamilton
J. M. Vickroy
Kent, avenue
Union hospital
F. H. Jett
Coroner Finds Bodies in Barn as Interurban Driver Charged
Coroner reports victims found lying in a barn while the interurban driver, charged with causing the deadly incident, was described as traveling at a high rate of speed. Authorities prepare formal charges and plan further legal action.
Three youths die as interurban hits cattle truck near Indianapolis
A cattle truck carrying three Jolietville youths and a fourth man was struck by an Indianapolis Lafayette line interurban at Stop 6 nine miles northwest of Indianapolis. The victims were Lawrence McCroskey 19 Clyde Geagg 17 and Virghl Barker 30. The truck was demolished the interurban severely damaged and two crew members were criticized for not stopping. McCroskey died later Bragg and Baker die on scene. Sheriff deputies and coroner planned further inquiry with charges possible for the crew.
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Indianapolis
Lafayette
LAWRENCE McCROSKEY
Jolietville
Ind
CLYDE GEAGG
VIRGHL BARKER
Zionsville
W. A. Cotppers
George Snider
cherie
Bragg
Baker
McCroakey
Herr” Butcher
Per Kilingenlarnilth
crogaing
McCroskey
AEC
Lebanon
George Lewis
Zlonaville
Rolla Neese
Lewis
Neese
sheriff
Indianapolia
Lewis and Neese
Butcher
Klingen‘smith
A. A. Johna
Stonaville
traction company
Coeppers
iSherif Snider
LF. Cobb
lenter
atea
Snider
Homer Elliott
United States district attorney
Elliott
Scott McCroskey
Tolletville
Me. Baker
Zionsvile
Mr. Brage
Will
Edna Bragg
Jollee
Solterrs Ié
New Augusta
Deemer
Royse & Askin
Yororth Meridian Street
Miroskey
dan
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GANKS
Det
WARSAW
M. E. PASTOR III
A. G. Neal
Goshen
North
Methodist church
Fort Wayne
OSAKA
Kobe
Toklo
N.Y
WALTER WARD
WALTER G. WARD
Son
Rich Baker
FAGE
Heydon
W. Buchanan
ROCKEFELLER KIN
ARTFUL DODGER
STAIR BANNISTER
ANDERSON
Barl Chambers
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Edmond Hall
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