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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1930

Page

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Mother Bravely Rescues Child From Blaze

Mrs. Alice Gamble, burnt across arms and body, credits Thomas McGlenn of Pumper Co. 17 with rescuing her 2-year-old daughter Mary Alice from a burning Gamble home. The child is in critical condition at city hospital. Mrs. Gamble also hospitalized. Flames erupted at 7 a.m. in a middle upstairs room as the family prepared to move.

Alice Gamble Thomas McGlenn Pumper Company 17 Mary Alice Gamble City Hospital John Gamble McCarty Street No. 17 Pumper Company Dennis Lyons McGlenn Mrs. Gamble Alice Terrell Losh

Laub Fights Charge of Realty Swindle

Legal move over embezzlement grand larceny and conspiracy charges against Lyle T. Laub former president of Realty Finance and Building Co Indianapolis as defense seeks to quash indictments before Special Judge Ralph Kane.

Lyle T. Laub Realty Finance and Building Company Indianapolis Ralph Kane Laub Liberty Paul Rhoadarmer John Buckleé Haus Michael Ryan

Jests in Death Chair as Bandit Is Electrocuted

Chicago April 11 United Press reports Aaron Wood 35 a Negro bandit was electrocuted after killing a police officer during a hold up of a minister. He had been reprieved six times and joked until the last.

United Press Chicago Aaron Wood Woodward

Pope May Go On Air At Vatican Broadcasting Opening

Pope Pius may deliver a radio message June 29 as the Vatican opens a new broadcasting station tied to St. Peter's festival. Also, Haskell Coffin says his wife Frances Starr seeks a Reno divorce citing non support and illness.

Vatican United Press Vatican City Pius

Three Power Pact To Be Ratified At Parley Next Week

London April 11 The five power naval conference ends next week with a draft treaty limiting the United States Great Britain and Japan to 1936 while France and Italy join on principles but not full limitation The pact includes a battleship holiday and submarine restrictions while France and Italy may sign later on non limitation terms

United States Great Britain Japan France Italy Britain

Will Rogers weighs three state governor runs in April

Beverly Hills April 11 Will Rogers says he cannot decide to run for California Oklahoma or Nevada governor. A California Democrat group urged entry and Rogers asks how many Democrats make a bunch. He jokes about being nominated with Republicans running and mentions Oklahoma and Nevada as possibilities.

United Press Beverly Hills Cal Will Rogers California Oklahoma Nevada Will Rogers

Stock Market Closes In Tokyo Amid Dead Standstill

San Francisco April 11 The Tokio Stock Exchange closed after officials ordered cessation of operations due to a dead standstill in business when markets opened.

United Press San Francisco Tokio Stock Exchange Financial Center of Japan

Grocer Dies of Heart Attack in Store

William Williams aged 58 collapsed and died while on duty at a family grocery at 1043 North West street. Coroner C. H. Keever ordered the body sent to the city morgue and said death likely resulted from heart disease.

William Williams Buckle Street H. B. Williams North West Street C. H. Keever

Mayo fortune of 13 million for humanity

Drs William and Charles Mayo reveal that funds from their Rochester clinic will fund the Mayo Foundation of Medical Education and Research affiliated with the University of Minnesota. They live on modest salaries and reinvest all excess income to train surgeons for the future.

NEA Service New Orleans William and Charles Mayo Rochester, Minn Mayo Foundation of Medical Education and Research University of Minnesota Mayo Foundation

Clemenceau’s Book Attacks U S Over Versailles Debt

Georges Clemenceau targets the United States for not ratifying the Versailles treaty and for demanding war debt payments in the latest serial installment of Misery and Grandeur of Victory in Collier's. The book, to be published Saturday by Harcourt Brace, also criticizes America’s push for international disarmament.

United Press New York United States Georges Clemenceau Collier’s Harcourt, Brace & Co America

Detroit Bridegroom Kicked by Horse Hospitalized Man Recovering

Detroit on April 11 reports James Mortimer a blacksmith shop worker injured after a horse kicked him. Mortimer remains hospitalized but is expected to recover, marking a rare hospital admission linked to a horse incident in the city.

United Press Detroit James Mortimer

Police on trail of new suspect in bomb killings

Marion Indiana April 11 armed police squads wait for a new murder suspect in three bombings while detectives press five suspects already in custody. The hunt centers on links to the Hammond theater bombing and a Newport gang plot with a $1000 offer.

Marion Ind Jack Edwards William Dailey Cincinnati Michigan City Harry Ames Marwood Williams State Hammond Harry Danford Joe Proda W. C. Taylor Chicago Walter Mazurka Teddy Trinka Trinka Newport

Record Heat Wave Smashes Midwest April 10 Highs

Temperatures across the central states surged past all-time records on Thursday with Chicago reaching 90 plus degrees and multiple cities including St. Louis Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Peoria Des Moines and Dubuque posting new highs. The heat extended from morning into afternoon with Indianapolis forecast for continued warmth into Saturday.

Mercury United States Weather Bureau Middlewest Weather Indianapolis Central-States Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Peoria Des Moines Dubuque Hayes Phillipsburg Kan

Roann Completes 1930 Census. Population Drops

Roann Indiana reports a 1930 census of 395 residents, down from 414 in 1920. Census supervisor John O. Campbell notes Roann was the first town in Wabash county to finish enumeration and that figures are preliminary and subject to revision.

Wabash Ind Roann Wabash County John O. Campbell Marion

Three Story Fall Ends With Child Resuming Play

A Chicago report states Edward Panek, aged 3, fell from a third floor apartment window and, after crying briefly, returned to play. In England Lord Dewar, head of the Dewar distillery, died suddenly at his home in East Grinstead, Sussex, on April 11.

Chicago Edward Panek East Grinstead Sussex England Lord Dewar Dewar

Ghost defense in murder case hinges on hypnotic influence

In Los Angeles on April 11 Paul Sanhuber, who spent eighteen of his 35 years living in the attics of the Oesterreich family homes, will contend his attorney says he was under hypnotic influence when he killed Fred Oesterreich, a wealthy garment maker, eight years ago.

Danford Joseph Beckett Peter Kmieciak Chicago Vernon Duke Humphrey Elwood Erma Legos Andrew Legos Union John Ashcraft Legos Edwards United Press Los Angeles Paul Sanhuber Oesterreich Fred Oesterreich

Bandits Raid Bank Kills Man in Juarez Area Heist

Four bandits raided the Citizens National Bank and Trust Company in Fuqua shooting from adjoining buildings. One man, Henry Matthews, was killed by a stray bullet while nearby, and two others were wounded as about $5,500 was taken.

U United Press Fuqua Citizens National Bank and ‘Trust Company Henry Matthews

Duchess of Leinster Faces Remand in Brixton Radio Dispute

The Duchess of Leinster, former chorus girl and wife of Ireland’s premier duke, remains remanded for further witnesses after a Brixton lodging house incident. A chef named Williams testified they quarreled over a radio and he smashed it. the duchess was found nearly unconscious from gas fumes. Police and doctors described her condition, with testimonies about her attempts at self harm and recovery.

United Press Ondon Duchess of Leinster Ireland Brixton Williams Strument Tanley Williams

Train Hits Bus in New Mexico Killing Ten

A Santa Fe fast mail train collided with a Pickwick Greyhound bus near Albuquerque on April 11. Ten people were known dead and seven were feared dead, with all 27 bus passengers killed or injured. A survivor said the driver slowed to let the train pass before the bus suddenly moved into the engine’s path.

United Press Albuquerque N. M Santa Fe Mail Here Los Angeles

Hoover Declines Plea to Withdraw Parker Nomination

President Hoover rejects pressure from high Republican officials to withdraw John J. Parker’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Vice President Curtis and several Republican senators indicate possible opposition, led by Senator Borah with a pattern set by past fights.

United Press Washington Hoover John J. Parker Supreme Court Curtis White House Parker Senaaor Goff Rep McCulloch Mean N. J Goff Senate Senator Borah Idaho Charles Evans Hughes

Airport bids sought for runway and taxiway improvements

The board of works approved plans for runways taxi strips and other improvements at the city airport on the recommendation of city airport superintendent Paul H Moore. Airport engineer M G Johnson estimated remaining concrete work at 177000 and asphaltic concrete at 192000, with bids now requested by the board.

Board of Works Paul H. Moore M. G. Johnson

Don plans no world speed record attempt this year

Kaye Don announced in Daytona Beach that he will not attempt a world automobile speed record in his large racing car today. The mood here suggests Thursday’s 182 mph performance may be his final effort for the year.

United Press Daytona Beach Fila Kaye Don Tory Don

Counterfeit Half Dollars Circulate in Indianapolis

Report says a man and boy sold cottage cheese from an old truck and passed counterfeit 50 cent pieces to residents on North Grant Street and nearby areas. Mrs. Cabron Lewis reported the incident to police as others in the neighborhood were defrauded similarly.

Indianapolis Cabron Lewis North Grant Street

Five Defendants Given Heavy Prison Terms in Robbery Case

Five defendants faced heavy sentences after trials before Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Paul Pierce 20 and Donald Joseph 22 received ten year determinate terms for a March 10 robbery of Walter Friehofer head of Friehofer Baking Company with $500. Mont Henry alias Bob Scott 32 earned a ten year term for burglary and grand larceny tied to a March 3 hotel room theft of clothing valued at $153. Benjamin Brookshire 30 and Carl Williamson 24 drew one to ten year terms for stealing $45 in merchandise from James Vivien’s store on December 30.

James A. Collins Paul Pierce Donald Joseph Walter Friehofer Friehofer Baking Company Indiana State Prison State Reformatory Mont Henry Bob Scott James Walters Benjamin Brookshire Carl Williamson James Vivien East Sixty-third Street

Millikan Sees Upbuilding Energy In Universe

Dr. Robert A Millikan of Caltech told scientists that recent discoveries show a continual upbuilding process in the universe and energy replacement. He cited ten discoveries of the last century supporting a constructive parallel to destruction.

United Press New York Robert A. Millikan Millikan California Institute of Technology

Parks Tour With Leslie Heads Toward Indiana Parks

Governor Harry G. Leslie and Richard A. Lieber depart Indianapolis on April 16 for a four day tour of Indiana state parks and forests. Lieber said the trip showcases improvements made during the winter in preparation for upcoming crowds.

Harry G. Leslie Richard A. Lieber Indianapolis Indiana Lieber Leslie

The Greatest Radio Feature of All Time Starts Today

The Times launches Amos and Andy with the first installment on page 23. Read this fascinating series as it begins.

Amos ’N Andy TIMES

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