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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1928

Page

7

Hoover Campaign Emphasizes Promotion Over Speeches

Hoover’s West Coast supporters report a disciplined drive focusing on outreach rather than long speeches. Women in Santa Clara County organize a 7000 member Hoover-for-President club and prepare a march to Stanford Stadium for next Saturday’s acceptance ceremony as California leaders expand college and civic networks.

Palo Alto Cal Herbert Hoover William MacChesney Chicago Pittsburgh Dwight Davis William H. Crocker National California Hoover Y Organization Yia Santa Clara County Stanford Stadium Hoover Clubs Stanford University

Resigns School Post as Education Research Chief

Murray A. Dalman former school research director at Washington High School resigns after being reassigned to Latin instructor He accepts a job as educational consultant with Perkins Chatten Hammond Co Chicago architects The school board abolished the search and three assistant superintendent posts Dalman has been an afternoon professor of education at Otler University this summer He will start his new role Monday May 4

Murray A. Dalan Washington High School Charles F. Miller Murray Pertins, Chatten & Hammond Com Chicago Hhool Dalman Asoon Otler University Mon- Hay

Protests Liquor Raid Sparks Allegations at Parker Home

George Parker of 2942 Schofield Ave is accused of striking at officers with bottles after police found home brew during a raid spurred by Mrs. Gertrude Shaw who reported seeing full bottles purchased from Parker at her home on 3418 E Thirtieth St. The incident followed a police visit on Monday.

George Parker Schofield Ave Henry Ludgin Michael Morrissey Gertrude Shaw E. Thirtieth St Parker

Crossing Crash Fatal Claims Life Of James Louden

James E. Louden a 39 year old resident of Sterling Heights died after driving a truck onto a railroad crossing on Banner Ave near Ben Davis. He was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train and died at St Vincent's Hospital. Louden was employed by a Marion County Gravel Co when the truck was demolished.

James E. Louden Sterling Heights Ben Davis Banner Ave. Pennsylvania Railroad Louden St. Vincent’s Hospital Insylvania Marion County Gravel Couy

Tragic Electrocution of Mr and Mrs Elmer I French

Scene details the dual fatalities at 712 E Fifty Ninth Street as Elmer I French and his wife die after their radio aerial contacts a high tension line while he worked on it Monday evening. The accident occurred in the rear of their home.

Elmer I. French E. Fifty-Ninth St Mr. French

Two Killed by Electric Wire in Tragic Home Accident

Mrs Mable French aged 52 died Monday night while trying to save her husband Elmer French 62 a contractor who was electrocuted after seizing a radio wire that lay against a 320 volt high tension line at their home 715 East Fifty Ninth Street Their son Roland French narrowly escaped injury when he helped his father and mother and tried to knock the wire away with a damp wooden pole The couple’s six year old granddaughter Nancy Jane witnessed the tragedy Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at the home with burial in Crown Hill cemetery Surviving also Neal French of Charleston West Virginia

Mable French Elmer I. French E. Fifty-Ninth St French Roland E. French Nancy Jane Crown Hill Cemetery Neal French Charleston W. V

Husband chases wife with knife at Madison Ave home

Mrs. Ivan Hunsucker told police her husband chased her from 439 Madison Ave with a butcher knife this morning. She ran to Harry Mitchell at 474 S. Meridian St and 420 S. Meridian St where he intervened and was knocked through a window. Mitchell suffered a head wound from broken glass and was taken to city hospital.

Madison Ave Ivan Hunsucker Harry Mitchell S. Meridian St Hunsucker Mitchell City Hospital

Gone but Not Forgotten Automobiles Reported Stolen

Police were alerted to several motor vehicles stolen. Albert Newby of 752 S Mount St reported a Hupp touring car taken from a garage at 752 S Mount St. C S Wallin of 127 E Michigan St reported an Olds coupe license M 44 taken from Kentucky Ave and Washington St. Nelson Richardson of 1083 W Mc Carty St reported a Ford license 664 262 taken from Senate Ave and Court St.

Albert Newby S. Mount St Hupp S. Wallin E. Michigan St Kentucky Ave Washington St Nelson Richardson

Stolen Cars Recovered by Police Downtown

Ford touring license 657 652 found in alley west of Agnes Street just north of Michigan Street. Paige sedan found at Roosevelt Avenue and Ludlow Street. Registered owner C. C. Jordan 941 Laurel Street.

Ford Touring Alley Agnes St Michigan St C. C. Jordan Laurel St Paige Roosevelt Ave Ludlow St

Navy photos aid Constitution reconstruction drive

During a Camp Gridley visit on Monday Mayor L Ert Slack received an image of Old Ironsides from Chief Signalman H W Elke of the Indianapolis naval recruiting station. Navy men here begin selling pictures at 50 cents each to fund our city’s share in reconstructing the frigate Constitution. Pictures may be bought at Navy headquarters.

Camp Gridley L. Ert Slack H. W. Elke Indianapolis S. Illinois St Navy Navy Headquarters

SEEK SCHOOL BIDS FOR EIGHT-ROOM ADDITION

The Warren Avenue School 47 plans by architect Donald Graham call for an eight room addition estimated at 89757 dollars. Bids will be advertised Wednesday to start this fall. The project is part of a 600000 dollar bond proposal funding three additions and a new grade building.

Warren Ave Albert * Walsman Donald Graham Broad Ripple Sixty-Second Bellefontaine Sts State Tax Board

Carnival Hammer Attack Leaves Man Hospitalized

Markus P. Phillips 32 of 431 N Noble St is under arrest charged with striking Douglas Davidson 27 of 2009 Yandes St in the head with a hammer at Douglas Park Monday night. Davidson sought aid at fire house 16 about 2 am and was taken to city hospital with a serious head injury. Phillips and his wife from Huntsville Ala operated a carnival stand at the park. charges include assault and battery with intent to cause fatal harm.

Markus P. Phillips N. Noble St Douglas Davidson Yandes Firehouse 16 City Hospital Phillips

Police Acquire All Steel Lifeboat for Drowning Rescue

Police Chief Claude M Worley announced the department now has an all steel lifeboat supplied by the county commissioners. The craft will be fitted at headquarters with grappling hooks a submersible light and an electric motor. Rescue work on White River and Fall Creek often occurs outside city limits.

Claude M. Worley County Commissioners White River Fall Creek

Judge Collins seeks 3700 extra for criminal court funds

County council signals likely rejection of Criminal Judge James A. Collins' request for 3700 more to cover grand and petit jury expenses expert witnesses and prosecutors through December 31. Members demand itemized breakdown and caution over advance funding. Additional requests itemized include 250 for a rescue boat 150 for per diem of boatmen 120 for township tax assessors 2000 for primary election costs 2000 more jury fees in Municipal Court and 3000 for Municipal Judge Cameron's courtroom at the police station.

James A. Collins Paul Dunn Marion County Montgomery Ormer Hawkins C. R. Cameron

Marion bank merger approved by Indiana state banking dept

The Marion State Bank and Marion National Bank in Marion Indiana merged as approved by the State banking department. The new bank, formed from the two institutions with $150000 capital and surplus, will hold about $5 million in deposits and $250000 in capital stock. The former Marion State Bank, run by the Matter heirs, is now linked with Marion National Bank under president E E Blackburn and cashier J H Lefavour. The Jennings County Fair opened in North Vernon with horse and auto races set through Saturday.

Marion State Bank Marion National Bank Marion Ind State Banking Department Thomas D. Barr State Bank National Bank Philip Matter Milton Robert Matter E. E. Blackburn J. H. Lefavour North Vernon Jennings County

Arbuckle sued for divorce by Doris Deane in Hollywood

Doris Deane filed for divorce from Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle in Los Angeles alleging cruelty and infidelity. She seeks $750 weekly alimony as Arbuckle, once a top comedian, runs a Hollywood cafe and reportedly earns about $3,000 weekly.

United Press Los Angeles Hollywood Doris Deane Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Film Miss Rappe

Six-hundred Doctors Attend National Podiatrists Meeting

First session of the seventeenth annual National Association of Chiropodists Podiatrists convention opens in Lincoln with 600 members from the United States and five foreign countries. Invocations, speeches by Dr. F E Hayden and Dr. Albert Bronston, plus clinical demonstrations and lectures on edema and diabetic feet mark the program as officials welcome delegates from city and state leaders. Sessions run through Friday.

National Association of Chiropodists-Podiatrists The Lincoln Today United States J. A. Long North Park F. T. Reiss Boston Mass F. E. Weiken Chicago Ernest A. Burrill National Shoe Retailers’ Association J. F. Kelly Massachusetts, Chiropody Associacy

Shoes stolen from Moriarty. Wagner charged

Motor Police John Willis and Ary Powers stopped a theft at Louisiana and s hamants. Ira Wagner, 24, of 940 Olive St., faces petit larceny, vagrancy, and additional charges after allegedly stealing shoes from Morris Moriarty while he slept. A witness, R. L. Danner of Ravenswood, says Wagner removed the shoes when no money was found, and police say he tossed a bottle of white mule as they pursued him.

John Willis Ary Powers Morris Moriarty Ira Wagner Olive St R. L. Danner Ravenswood Wagner Moriarty Louisiana

Bandit Robs Grocery for Sixth Time

Samuel L. Newhouse, 63, manager of the Standard grocery at 336 Blake St., was robbed by a recurring bandit who entered the store on Monday night, demanded goods, and escaped after taking $20. The attacker, described as a Negro, has targeted the same chain for months.

Samuel L. Newhouse Washington St Blake St Newhouse

Fix School Budget in Indianapolis Seeks $1.03 Levy

Indianapolis school budget proposes a 1.03 levy with board presentation in ten days. Business director Albert F. Walsman discusses budget reductions and valuation effects. A 15 million increase could cut to .005, a 20 million rise to 1.02, needing 10 million annual valuation growth to keep enrollment costs in step. Loganport obituary notes Cass County Fair secretary George C. Custer dies at 64 after long illness.

Indianapolis Albert F. Walsman Walsman Logansport Ind George C. Custer Cass County Fair Association

Community Mardi Gras Fete Planned on E Tenth Street

Sherman Emerson Civic League outlines plans for its second annual Mardi Gras on E Tenth Street between Emerson and Lindwood Avenues Friday and Saturday. Decorations by local firms, churches, and residents span seven blocks. prizes honor best decorated home and store. Events include scooter races, speeches by Mayor Slack and officials, a pony track, bands, and continued entertainment by Jones Minstrels. About 100000 attendees expected. Roy Swarts leads with K L Harlow and Cecil McConahay in senior roles.

Sherman- Emerson Civic League Tenth St Emerson and Lindwood Aves League Tenth Wallace Sts School 62 L. Ert Slack Herbert Spencer Fred Connell Boards of Public Safety and Public Works Jones Linwood Emerson Drexel Tenth Sts Roy M. Swarts K. L. Harlow Cecil McConahay McConahay W. E. Heyer Albert Neuerburg Arthur Wettle Floyd Baker Chester A. Smith H. A. McDonald Julius Hollander

Polish fliers prepare for new sea dash

Majors Casimiar Kubala and Louis Idzikowski plan a westward trans Atlantic flight from Oporto after a forced sea landing their Amiot biplane suffered fuel and oil failures. They were rescued off the Spanish coast and announced a new attempt with Polish government backing.

United Press Oporto Casimiar Kubala Louis Idzikowski Paris Idzikowski Lorraine Motor Company Samoa Azore Islands Spain Lexicos New York Kubala Lexices

Bus Quoister Expected to End Indiana Bus Lease

The public service commission may cancel the lease for the Indianapolis to Chicago Greyhound Lines route through Thorntown after Greyhound failed to operate on schedule. The Indiana Motor Transit Company, owned by the T H I E Traction Company, leased the line. Commission orders had prevented total service discontinuance. returning Motor Transit buses to the traction company appears the only remedy, said Frank G Singleton.

Greyhound Lines, Inc Indianapolis Chicago Thorntown Indiana Motor Transit Company T. H., I & E. Traction Company Public Service Commission Frank G. Singleton Traction Company Singleton

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Paul R. Mallon Albuquerque N. M Washington Uoon Murray Dalman Sell Ironsides Photos C. B. Oyer, Jeweler Massachusetts Ave Dunn Collins Harry Dunn John Shearer Council George N. Montgomery Louis Runnells Marion Bank U. K Fatty” Arbuckle Fall Pacqueline Morrisons Standard Greyhound Wm. Rogers Fey” Jewelry Company Indiana Theatre
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