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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
9
In Delhi Aug 20 a Hindu mother refuses an untouchable to save a drowning infant illustrating caste barriers. The piece notes about 50 million untouchables, forbidden temple entry, segregated wells, and the Gandhi led Swarajist campaign to abolish untouchability as part of Indian nationalism.
Washington awaits a hard fought congressional campaign marked by renewed animosities from the 1928 presidential race. Strategists cite personal clashes and slogan battles as parties tense over promises amid prosperity and economic worries.
The Indianapolis Times notes partisan tensions as Republicans and Democrats trade statements amid campaign promises and radio blitzes. It cites figures like Tilson and Connally, with accusations of slander and strong rhetoric in a polarized national scene.
In a Times Special dispatch from New York and Gary Indiana authorities report two separate items. Bankers polled by American magazine expect good times to return by October with a gradual recovery surpassing prior lows and potential prosperity ahead. Separately a fire in Gary causes $6000 damage at Maurice Novick’s home, suspected to involve a black powder bomb along with an unoccupied residence and a vacationing family.
In Greencastle Indiana Mrs Claude Wilson age 17 is seriously ill at her home after attempting suicide by drinking rye following a quarrel with her husband. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lancaster.
Burglars looted over $700 in clothes and jewelry from six residences Tuesday night. The victims include Charles Becker, Miss Maude Shelby, Miss Catherine Bosley, Clarence Burbridge, Miss Mamie Jones, and Isaac Clark with items ranging from clothes to jewelry and cash.
Thirty preschool children aged 3 and 4 at the Soldiers and Sailors orphans home in Knightstown are quarantined after Myrtle Phelps, 3, is diagnosed with infantile paralysis. She is hospitalized at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.
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