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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

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State G.O.P. Worries Over Divided Camps

Indiana Republicans fret over three distinct camps aiming at Hoover Leslie and the state ticket. Rogers names two key committees, with leaders from finance to farm bureau and publicity as factions seek aligned support. James E. Watson urges unified backing for state and national tickets.

Indiana Herbert C. Hoover Harry G. Leslie Severin State Committee James E. Watson Arthur R. Robinson Elza O. Rogers Irving W. Lemaux Indianapolis George Ball Muncie James P. Goodrich Ralph Lemcke Enos Porter Shelbyville Joseph Kelly Mount Vernon Claude Mallett Bloomington Will J. Irwin Columbus Roy C. Shaneberger Morris Ritchie Lebanon Walter J. Riley East Chicago Robert J. Spencer Jr Marion Maurice Fox Lia Porte William Kleppinger Business Men W. W Cave French Lick Orville H. Platter North Vernon John B. Schlosberg Terre Haute C. E. Wilson Anderson Carl Sims Frankfort E. M. Wasmuth Huntington Peter McCray Kendallville Ogden John G. Brown Monon Indiana Farm Bureau Federation State Farm Bureau Donald D. Goss The Security Trust Company Shover Alfred E. Smith James M. Ogden Watson

Help Wanted Ad Offer From The Times

Help Wanted ad in The Times reaches over 250,000 daily readers and broadcasts on Station WFBM at no extra cost. Ads cost less in The Times and can promote business or home needs.

Times WFBM

Tragic end as Indianapolis man dies in crash with freight car

Miss Jessie Hudson of near Lebanon identifies the crushed body as George N. Arvanitis 42 of 715 S Meridian St Indianapolis. Arvanitis drove at high speed into a freight car at Northwestern Ave and Thirty Fourth St killing him. Hudson, his fiancée, seeks burial for him in Lebanon where his fiancée plans to lay him to rest. He had Greek family and no local relatives in the United States.

Jessie Hudson Farmer Lebanon Ind City Hospital George N. Arvanitis S. Meridian St Arvanitis Northwestern Ave Thirty- Fourth St Lebanon Rd Miss Hudson Hudson George Indianapolis O. H. Bakemeier Greece al Smuth Walnut Gardens Marion County Broad Ripple Park Albert Stump United States Charles (Buck) Sumner Curtis Shake Vincennes Harry Dunn George O. Hutsell Clyde R. Robinson Frances Sheehan Barrett Law Department Mrs. Hutsell

Three Days in Surf Ends in Death of Theodore C. Corwin

The Newark incident tells how Theodore Roberts Corwin played in the surf for three days with a broken neck. He became paralyzed Sunday after the neck was broken three days earlier and died Wednesday despite seven doctors’ efforts.

United Press Newark N. J Theodore Roberts Corwin

Amundsen Bottle Message Believed Genuine

A bottle found off Bot tumeroog in Bottumsland carried a note dated July 1, 1928 with the name Roald Amundsen. The Norwegian consul in The Hague examined the writing, comparing it to Amundsen’s, and believed the message genuine, though the alert cites uncertainty about the Arctic explorer’s fate aboard the Italia rescue mission.

United Press London Aus Bottumeroog Bottumsland Roald Amundsen Daily Mail the Hague Amundsen Latham

Noted fliers delayed by plane wing damage in Cincinnati

Commander Douglas George Jeffrey and Captain Arthur Argles, slated to pilot the American Antarctic expedition, could not reach Indianapolis as planned due to a wing accident. A telegram said they would arrive at Schoen field, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Friday morning. The expedition will focus on the Weddell Sea and Graham Land to assess continental connections with the Andes. Jeffrey is expected to remain several days.

Cincinnati Douglas George Jeffrey Arthur Argles Indianapolis Schoenfield Benjamin Harrison Jeffrey Weddell Sea Graham Land Andes South America

Lost geologists found near Driftwood Point

Four University of Iowa geology students missing for four weeks were located by Corporal J J Malloy at Lac Du Brochet. He said they had revised their route and were en route to Driftwood Point, about 300 miles north of Port Churchill on Hudson Bay, in no immediate danger.

United Press Regina University of Iowa Northwest Territory J. J. Malloy Pelican Narrows Lac du Brochet Driftwood Point Port Churchill Hudson Bay Malloy

Jose De Leon Toral Mental Evaluation Planned

Aug 16 in Mexico City the medical exam of Jose De Leon Toral slayer of President Elect Alvaro Obregon is to include psycho analysis per his father Aurgliano. Trial not expected to start until October.

United Press Mexico City Jose de Leon Toral Alvaro Aurgliano

Weather Setup for First Leg of Illinois to Stockholm Flight

Bert R. Hassell piloting the Stinson-Detroiter Greater Rockford began a multi stop attempt to cross the Atlantic from the Midwest. The route starts at Coch rane Ontario with refueling planned tonight and later legs to Mount Evans Greenland and Reykjavik Iceland.

United Press Rockford, Ill Bert R. Hassell Greater Rockford Middle West United States Canada Hassell Cramer Cochrane Mount Evans Greenland Reykijavig Iceland Sweden Stinson Detroit Stockholm Reykjavik Norway

Gas hawk Charles Reynolds charged after assault incident

Charles Reynolds age 39 of 953 Birch Ave faces charges including assault with intent to kill and drunkenness after allegedly pursuing two girls at Drover Street and Oliver Avenue. Witnesses Austin Clark and George Castor from 637 Birch Ave say Reynolds fought them and Castor suffered a knife wound. A separate Bloomfield report notes a nameless cat wedged between buildings drew firemen.

Charles Reynolds Birch Ave Austin Clark George Castor Reynolds Drover St Oliver Ave Castor

Whelden Named Plan Airport Chief in Indianapolis

George T. Whelden was named chairman of a committee to draft a plan for a municipal airport in Indianapolis. The group will study equipment costs, site options, and finances and report to the city council. Other members include Col. E. S. Gorrell Capt. H. Weir Cook Frank Sparks and George Steinmetz.

George T. Whelden Real Estate Board Chamber of Commerce Industrial Commission A. Kiefer Mayer Chamber Industrial Commission Whelden Indianapolis City Chamber of Commerce Airport Board Wheldon Mayer Col E. S. Gorrell H. Weir Cook Indiana National Guard Frank Sparks Noblett Sparks Company George Steinmetz Ford Assembly Herman P. Lieber Slack

Smith to Reply Vigorously to White Charges

Governor Alfred E. Smith says his forthcoming answer to William Allen White will be a complete defense of his legislative record. He notes he finished the reply days ago but is revising it after White’s abroad cablegram reasserting charges he had partly withdrawn.

United Press Albany N. Y Alfred E. Smith William Allen White Kansas White Smith

Ohio primary yields Ohio governor nominees and party winners

Myers Y. Cooper wins the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Ohio with 5,665 majority over James T. Begg. Democrat Mar tin L. Davey secures the nomination with a 25,000 lead over Peter Witt. Theodore Burton tops the Republican short term Senate race, while Simeon D. Fess is unopposed for the long term. Charles Truax defeats George White for Democratic short term. Graham Hunt wins the Democratic long term nomination as a dry advocate victory follows overall.

United Press Columbus Ohio Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati Martin L. Davey Kent Cooper James T. Begg Sandusky Davey Peter Witt Cleveland al Smith Theodore E. Burton Carrington T. Marshall Zanesville Burton United States Simeon D. Fess Charles V. Truax George White Marietta Graham P. Hunt

Rail Strike Threatens 300 Indianapolis Jobs In Pay Dispute

Illinois Central workers in Indianapolis face layoff amid a national wage fight. About 300 local employees could lose jobs if the strike by 35 000 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Brotherhood of Railway Conductors members goes ahead. Local agent William Ward notes roughly 300 would be affected if trains halt. Brotherhood demands 10 percent for yard workers and 18 percent for train crews, rejecting a 7.5 percent railroad offer and proposed rule changes.

Illinois Central Indianapolis Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Brotherhood of Railway Conductors Two Brotherhoods Palestine Brotherhood Cleveland William Ward

Heat Relief Forecast As New York Reaches 90 Degrees

Forecast relief for the East due to high temperatures that caused prostration and casualties Wednesday. New York recorded 90 degrees just below the seasonal high while the Atlantic seaboard saw peaks to 94 degrees. In Grenoble, France five people died and several were injured when lightning struck a high tension wire near Arandon, with many animals killed.

United Press New York East Atlantic Seaboard Grenoble France Arandon Here

Endurance ace Shipwreck Kelly nears 100 hour pole vigil

Alvin Shipwreck Kelly nears the end of a 100 hour vigil atop Denison Hotel flagpole. He expects to descend Saturday at 1 13 p m and then perform at the Lyric Theater. A blonde stenographer with a mirror blinded him briefly and spectators stare from nearby streets.

Alvin Kelly Denison Hotel Sturday Lyric Theater Walnut Gardens Pennsylvania Ohio

Tax cut predicted for city levy next year

City likely to reduce the proposed 1.15 levy by about .015 after finance committee proposals. Councilmen noted no final amount can be announced until all proposals are reconsidered and department meetings with recreation and city hospital are set for Friday.

Recreation and City Hospital

Learn How to Fly The Times Tell You Tricks of the Air

A newspaper series by Malcolm J Buchanan begins in The Times Tuesday explaining the design operation and value of modern aircraft. Buchanan a WWI pilot and Ft Worth Press editor writes for lay readers to answer why planes fly how they take off and land and the realities of air mail service. The first chapter appears with Tuesday issue.

Cou Malcolm J.bu Chanan Times Buchanan Ft. Worth Tex

Franco British naval pact blamed for limiting US strength

Washington officials fear the Franco British agreement may curb American sea power. President Coolidge summoned Admiral Hughes to discuss the issue as Kellogg cautioned public remarks. The pact reportedly would ease limits on small cruisers and submarines while restricting larger cruisers, drawing American opposition ahead of Geneva disarmament talks.

Mauritz A. Hallgren United Press Washington Coolidge Charles F. Hughes White House Brule Wis Kellogg Geneva

Crippled Veteran Finishes 200 Mile Wheelchair Run

Albert J. Brady a World War veteran from Dorchester Massachusetts completed a 200 mile wheelchair trip to Albany New York. He aims to meet Governor Al Smith and shake his hand. the journey spanned varied weather and road conditions.

United Press Albany N. Y Albert J. Brady Dorchester Mass al Smith Smith

Tunney Sails Today With Morgan Party for Europe

Gene Tunney sails from New York on the Mauretania at 5 p m for a walking tour in Europe accompanied by J P Morgan and bank family members. Thornton Wilder will join the tour while Miss Mary Josephine Lauder may bid bon voyage.

United Press New York J. P. Morgan Gene Tunney Europe Thornton Wilder Mary Josephine Lauder Tunney Mauretania

G O P Enforces Rules at State Headquarters

Republican State chairman Elza O. Rogers lays down three commandments for headquarters conduct at Severin meeting of party leaders. No religious discussion by staff, no liquor allowed, and women employees barred from hotel areas above the third floor without approval from Miss Mary Sleeth.

Rogers Elza O. Rogers Severin Mary Sleeth Rushville

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G.O.P Hoover Indiana State Leslie Bert C. Fuller Henry Marshall Lafayette Bert Morgan Prohibition Alfred E. Houston Statehouse Riley Bratton Clew Towa Canada Northwest Obregon Illinois Whitefish Point Mich Ontario Parker D. Cramer Ont Sturgeon Bay Manistique Run Bloomfield G. T. Whelden Lieber William H. Book Chamber of Commerce Kid” Chissell the Lyric Laem U.S Rush Admiral Parley America Hugh S. Gibson Belgium Goodby
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