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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1929

Page

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Cobber Held on Clews in Fiend Killing

Police chase in Minneapolis as Dorothy Anne case widens with a 22-year-old nearby missing youth under scrutiny. Cobbler Albert Mollenauer and two brothers among nine suspects held. hair, cord, underwear and tire tread link shop to victim. Reward boosted to 4 275.

United Preas Putinneapolis Hickman Andrew E. Crummy Dorothy Anne Edward William Hickman Hector Crummy Los Angeles Crummy Dorothy Aune Hiawatha Avenue Albert Mollenauer Mollenauer O Brothers

Boyhood Dream True at 103-Made Police Chief

Galusha Cole, who dreamed as a boy of becoming police chief, was honored as honorary chief of Pasadena's patrolmen at his 103rd birthday celebration. A civic event drew crowds with a fire department band, singing, and remarks from the Chamber of Commerce president while he admired his new badge.

United Press Asadena Cal Galusha Cole Pasadena California Galusha Chamber of Commerce

Transport Chief Hires Five Relatives Amid Budget Talk

County Auditor Harry Dunn outlined a 1930 Marion County budget likely to raise the tax rate from 31.5 cents to an estimated 40 to 50 cents per $100 of property. Increases cited include the gravel road fund, inmate expenses, and bond retirements. Dunn expects the budget ready by Saturday morning.

Marion County Harry Dunn Dunn

Ready for Gallows Bay United Press

J. H. Alderman, dubbed liquor pirate, is to be hanged in a coast guard seaplane hangar at Lauderdale Florida on Saturday under strict secrecy. Newspaper men are barred. Broward authorities declined to permit hanging on the county jail roof. A large wooden gallows stands inside the hangar as Alderman, refusing further appeals, spends days with family and reading the Bible.

Bay United Press Lauderdale Fla J. H. Alderman Coast Hoover

State highway chief faces nepotism questions over relatives on payroll

Omer S. Manlove head of the motor transport division reportedly employs five relatives and a sixth recently resigned, earning about 12 800 yearly together. The payroll includes Irvin Manlove and others with duties as mechanic, foreman, stock records clerk, and purchase order clerk. Manlove blamed discharged workers and Edward Paul for criticism and noted Huddleston’s report on repair costs led to firings in May.

Omer S. Manlove State Highway Department Highway Department Statehouse Annex Harry G. Leslie Statehouse Manlove Irvin Manlove Santford Weaver James Wright Catherine Hunt Fred Bronnenberg Martha Manlove Annex Wright Ed Paul Cambridge City Fred R. Huddleston East Twenty-fifth Street Huddleston Times Harry A. Hitzelberger

Useless $100000 Bridge And Road Near Newburg

Public hearing in Evansville concerning a road project on Route 66 near Newburg Indiana. A bridge and pavement costing about $100000 would be unused if the Public Service Commission rules against the Highway Commission due to a missed crossing petition with Evansville and Ohio Valley traction. Citizens protest the crossing hazard as railroad officials oppose the project.

Public Service Commission State Highway Commission Road Newburg Ind Highway Commission Evansville Ohio Valley David Matthews John McCradle Commission

Stockman to report dance news from major conventions

Indiana dancer Stockman leaves for Pittsburgh to cover the Dancing Masters of America convention and teach among 500 teachers. He will file daily reports to The Times from Pittsburgh and Chicago where the Chicago Association of Dance Masters holds sessions, with further stories planned.

Indianapolis the Times Louis Stockman Stockman Indiana Pittsburgh Dancing Masters of America, Inc Ted Shawn

Spokane Sun God Makes Nonstop Spokane to New York Flight

The Spokane Sun God completed a nonstop round trip from Spokane to New York with 180 gallons of fuel after two in-flight refuelings. Lieut. Nick Mamer and Art Walker piloted the craft, which landed near San Francisco’s Mills Field unable to locate the airport for refueling. The note claimed 100 mph average speed and a San Francisco arrival around 3 a.m.

United Press Mills San Francisco Spokane Sun God New York Nick Mamer Art Walker Cheyenne Mamer Walker Wyoming City

Sun God Sets for Transcontinental Nonstop Flight

Spokane reports the Sun God aircraft piloted by Nick Namer and Art Walker aiming to span the continent and return in 72 hours. Mrs. Evelyn Fancher christened the plane, ceremonies attended by officials and Spokane Indians. Weather conditions predicted nearly perfect across the route through Cheyenne, Cleveland, New York, and back via St. Paul Missoula Fargo and other stops.

United Press Spokane Wash Nick Namer Art Walker Evelyn Fancher Jack Fancher Army Namer Walker New York James Kimball United States Weather Bureau United States San Francisco Cheyenne Wyo Mamer Cleveland Twin Cities Fargo Bismarck Miles City Mont Butte Missoula St. Paul

Senate panel rejects Hawley sugar tariff plan

Washington August 16 Republican members of the senate finance committee vote to reject the proposed sugar tariff of 2.40 cents a pound from the Hawley bill. The committee cannot agree on a substitute rate and plans to resume talks after lunch.

United Press Washington Senate Finance Committee House

Bus Driver Arrested Over July Collision

Harold Reitzel age 28 of 316 Wes Twenty-eighth street was arrested today on a failure to stop after an accident charge stemming from an alleged collision on July 15. His bus is said to have struck a wagon loaded with corn driven by Hans Nelson of 3631 West Washington street.

Harold Reitzel Wes Twenty-eighth Street Reitzel Hans Nelson West Washington Street

No Socks No Runs Girls Roam Minus Hose in Indiana

In Indianapolis a stockingless fad spreads despite Wichita efforts to curb bare legs. Mayor Slack supports the trend, health chief Morgan warns against public nudity, and local W C T U leaders dismiss involvement while urging focus on other issues.

Eldora Field Indianapolis Herman G. Morgan L. Ert Hey Myra McHenry Carrie Nation Charles S. Lawrence Wichita Slack Fern Morrison Sevilla Tate Albertina Rasch Girls Fifth Avenue Indiana Theter

Wheat prices climb on poor yields and world shortage

Prospects of a poor Canadian and U S wheat crop and a world shortage of 380 million bushels push prices higher. September Chicago futures rise to 1.29 and cash wheat gains about three cents as Phra markets report similar moves.

United Press Chicago Canada United States Chicago Board of Trade Phra

Clash on Manchurian border leaves twelve Russians four Chinese dead

A Nippon Dempo News Agency dispatch from Pogranichiyana reports that twelve Russians and four Chinese were killed Friday morning in a clash on the Manchurian-Siberian border near the Chinese Eastern railway eighty miles north of Vladivostok. In Indiana, Mrs. Jesse Garner, restaurant owner, faced a bandit who fled after threatening to shoot but took nothing.

United Press Tokio Nippon Dempo Pogranichiyana Harin Vladivostok Connersville Ind Jesse Garner

Graf Zeppelin Flies Over Urals Toward Siberia Amid Storm Threats

The Graf Zeppelin, under Commander Hugo Eckener, travels a polar route above 60 latitude from Friedrichshafen toward Tokio as storms threaten its path over the Ural mountains. The flight, from Potshevska near the Urals, proceeds at 65 to 70 mph with 20 passengers and 40 crew aboard, aiming to Yenissek and Yakutsk before crossing to Japan. Akron reports Eckener to meet Goodyear and Zeppelin officials to discuss a transoceanic airship line.

Zeppelin Ural Mountains Siberia United Press Moscow Graf Foodlin Russia Hugo Eckener Friedrichshafen Tokio Potshevska Siberian Latvia Eckener Vologda Vyatka Urals Yenissesk Yenessei River Yakutsk Lena River Khabarosk Manchurian Valdivostok Japanese Sea Akron Graf Zeppelin Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Zeppelin Company Atlantic Pacific Goodyear

Pullman Porter Held Without Warrant Then Freed by Judge

James Goodwin a 30 year old Pullman porter was detained at Union Station after a federal agent found nearly a pint of bonded whisky in his grip. Municipal Judge Paul Wetter dismissed the case citing lack of a search warrant though federal officials said probable cause justified a warrantless search.

James Goodwin North West Street Edwin P. Huntington Huntington James M. Browning Goodwin Webster Spates Washington Prohibition Department

See You in Church Sparks New Love Trust Plan

Chicago pastor Rev. Dr. John Thompson proposes sparking nooks in churches to aid youth dating. He backs home like clubrooms with subdued lights for couples to hold hands and whisper, saying a caress is not evil if not abused. He notes the Seattle Youth Disciples convention approved light kissing and embracing among close friends.

United Press Hicago Dan Cupid John Thompson Thompson Chicago International ‘Youth Disciples of Christ Seattle

Graf Zeppelin Faces Typhoon Risk As It Heads To Tokio

Fear rose in Tokio as the Graf Zeppelin neared Japan with a typhoon threat along the coast and across much of the nation. Strong winds have swept Japan for the past day, raising concern about the airship’s final leg.

United Press Tokio Germany Japanese Sea Japan

Chicago Woman Found Dead at Devil's Lake

Devils Lake near Baraboo Wisconsin recovered the body of Mrs. James Parillo of Chicago eight days after she and her husband vanished while honeymooning. Authorities believe they fell from a row boat during a seat change as they attempted photos on the lake.

Chicago Devil’s Lake United Preas Baraboo Wis Devils Lake James Parillo

Temperature readings by time of day

Hourly temperatures show a progression from 57 at 6 am to 76 at 1 pm with 71 at 10 am, 66 at 8 am, 75 at 12 noon, and 69 at 9 am. The data includes mid morning and early afternoon values, indicating warm daytime warming.

Boys seek funds to take Kitten Ball champs to Louisville

Arrangements are made to send the Kitten Ball League champions to Louisville next Thursday for a three game series with the Louisville champions. Private contributions are needed immediately with $250 required at once. The Times and the recreation department urge public spirited citizens to support the move.

Louisville the Times Recreation Department Indianapolis Playground Edi Times

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