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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

3

British stand may shatter debt reparations talks

At the Hauge conference the British demand a Young plan revision threatens a collapse in negotiations. Philip Snowden insists on three points: reparations percentages, unconditional payments, and deliveries in kind. German delegates fear an upended burden and question prior secret talks among Britain, Italy, and France.

Frederick Kuh United Press the Hauge Great Britain Philip Snowden Snowden Britain Germany Reich

Bowery show owners arrested for arson in New York

Anthony Ferrara and Frank Ferranti owners of Miner's Bowery theater and adjoining building were arrested for arson after a fire destroyed the historic structure. Fire Marshal Brophy described the device as the most elaborate incendiary setup seen in his experience. Joseph Sevedia the building superintendent was also held for arson. Leon Ferranti and James Matricardi were detained as material witnesses.

United Press NEW York Anthony Ferrara Frank Ferranti Miner's

Pedestrians Hurt In City Car Incidents

Two pedestrians sustained slight injuries after being struck by vehicles Thursday night. Ambrose Pellstern, 22, of the YMCA, stepped from behind a parked car on Washington Street and was cut and bruised by a deputy sheriff’s squad car. William White, 517 West North Street, was struck at Indiana and North streets by a car driven by Henry Welling, 610 North Tacoma Avenue. Welling was not held.

Washington Street Meridian Illinois Ambrose Pellstern William White West North Street Henry Welling North Tacoma Avenue Indiana Avenue North Street Welling

Kokomo Legion elects delegates to state meeting

Kokomo Indiana August 9 twelve men were chosen as delegates and alternates to the state convention of the American Legion by the local post headed by Henry Quigley who will oversee Forest Harness interests and Forest Harness a Forest Harness local attorney who will be a candidate for state commander the delegates named M C Tull William Failing Judge Joseph Cripe Judge George Shenk Prosecutor Glen Hillis Homer Miller Otis Gerhart Earl McCool Herbert DeWeese Ward Cooper and Olin Holt

Kokomo Ind The American Legion Henry Quigley Forest Harness M. C. Tull William Failing Joseph Cripe George Shenk Glen Hillis Homer Miller Otis Gerhart Earl McCool Herbert DeWeese Ward Cooper Olin Holt

Outdoor carnival at Center M E Church lawn features local groups

The Ladies Aid Society of Center M E Church will host an outdoor carnival Saturday evening on the church lawn. The event will include a country store, a fortune teller, and a refreshment stand for attendees.

M. E. Church Lawn Ladies Aid Society of the Church

Stage Fight in Church in Marion Ind

Frances Spencer and Mary Bowlin, members of St. Paul Baptist Church, were fined $1 and costs after being found guilty of assault and battery by Mayor James H. McConnell. The incident arose from a dispute over electing a church treasurer, with factional members watching the trial.

Marion Ind Frances Spencer Mary Bowlin Colored St

Morrissey Improves After Stomach Ulcers Operation

Indianapolis motor police sergeant Michael Morrissey is reported to be improving after undergoing a stomach ulcers operation Monday at St Vincent Hospital. Hospital attendants noted his condition had grown better in the days since the surgery.

Michael Morrissey Indianapolis Motor Police St. Vincent's Hospital

Tammany Gains Power in New York

New York reports that Tammany Hall strengthens its grip as John F. Hylan withdraws as an independent mayoral candidate and backs Walker. Fiorella La Guardia remains the Republican designee amid a dry wing revolt and ongoing anti prohibition efforts within the party.

John F. Hylan James J. Walker Hylan Walker Tammany Fiorella H. la Guardia la Guardia Republican Party Constitutional Campaign Committee

Police quiz companion in $1300 hold up

Detectives questioned James Dorrell, 28, of 1129 Laurel Street, after a $1,300 jewelry and cash holdup on South Keystone Avenue. His companion, Mrs. Lillie Glidwell, 52, reported a masked bandit with a revolver forced them from their parked car and stole a diamond ring, a watch, and cash totaling about $1,300. The car was later found at Churchman Avenue and the Belt Railroad.

James Dorrell Laurel Street Lillie Glidwell Prospect Street Keystone Avenue Dorrell John Sheehan Darrell Glid Churchman Avenue Belt Railroad Glidwell

Big Ticket Sale For Marian Klein Concert

Kokomo Indiana August 9 The response in sale of tickets for the Marian Klein concert to be held Monday evening in Grace Methodist church auditorium has been gratifying More than one hundred 2 tickets have been sold Interest centers on her home concert after a debut in Italian opera and her program includes selections from La Boheme in which she was Mimi

Bu United Press Kokomo Ind Miriam Klein Grace Methodist Church Miss Klein

Debaters Back Modern Styles in Hartsville Club Forum

In Columbus Indiana on August 7 the Hartsville Community Club debated Modern Styles Are All Right with the affirmative in bold outfits and the negative in costumes over thirty years old. The discussion argued that bare legs save laundry and sunback dresses aid health, while the negative carried the win by stressing traditional dress norms.

Columbus Ind Hartsville Community Club

Stockholders in bankrupt Federal Auto Insurance face assessments

Anderson stockholders in the bankrupt Federal Auto Insurance Association of Indianapolis are receiving notices of assessments to cover outstanding claims. Among the first to pay are Thomas Barrett, Forrest Bohne and Otto Armstrong, with total assessments of 284 dollars. About 20 stockholders live in Anderson.

Anderson, Ind Anderson Federal Auto Insurance Association of Indianapolis Thomas Barrett Forrest Bohne Otto Armstrong

Store manager speaks on mail order ads in Indianapolis

John Burke, manager of the Indianapolis Sears Roebuck store, told the Advertising Club at the Columbia Club that mail order houses rely on extensive advertising to reach all types of people. He said the goal was to bring customers goods competitive with other merchants. Karl C. Wolfe presided.

John Burke Indianapolis Sears, Roebuck & Co Columbia Club Burke Karl C. Wolfe

Hotel theft probe in Dayton reports cash and jewelry stolen

Police investigate after $160 in cash and about $700 in jewelry were taken from the hotel room of C. F. Eminger in downtown Dayton. Eminger said the items disappeared while he was away from his room for about an hour.

C. F. Eminger Dayton Eminger

Two New Professors Selected for DePauw

Greencastle Ind Aug 9 Two new economics faculty members announced Edward Morris Bernstein of New York City a Chicago graduate with Harvard degree will replace Professor William R Sherman on a half year leave William A Neiswanger of Manhattan Kan will succeed Dean Long as assistant professor He holds degrees from Washburn College and Columbia and has taught at Dartmouth College

Greencastle Ind de Pauw Edward Morris Bernstein New York City Chicago University Harvard William R. Sherman William A. Neiswanger Manhattan Kan Dean Long Washburn College Columbia University Dartmouth College

Corn Borer Spreads in Delaware County Townships

Muncie Indiana August 9 Only three of Delaware county nine townships are free of the European corn borer. Government agents found the pest in six townships on Thursday. Three townships had been under quarantine since last summer. Quarantine lines will be extended to cover the new infested area.

Muncie Ind Delaware County

Poison Found After Death Investigation Identifies Poison in John Schwerer

Coroner Charles H Keaver continued inquiry into John N Schwerer 25 of 1024 Bellefontaine street who died July 31 at Methodist hospital after a sudden illness Autopsy showed poison in Schwerer stomach kidneys and liver as cause of death Investigators said no clear suicide motive and tablet analysis found no poison Schwerer had been injured in a recent auto accident and was under treatment The article also notes population figures for the world Asia and Europe.

John N. Schwere Bellefontaine Street Charles H. Keever Schwerer Methodist Hospital Schweier Keever

Boyd wins $65,000 contract for Atlanta Veterans Hospital

Frank Boyd of Columbus Indiana announced he was awarded the contract for heating and plumbing as well as all sewage and drainage work for the new United States Veterans' hospital in Atlanta Georgia. The contract amount is $65,000.

Columbus Ind Frank Boyd United States Veterans’ Hospital Atlanta

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