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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

7

Rabies Quarantine Hit Marion and Henry Counties

Dr. William F. King warns of a potential thirty day dog quarantine in Henry County and possible extension to Marion County as rabies cases rise. Henry County to require leashless dogs to be shot unless owners show vaccination papers in a forthcoming thirty day enforcement period.

Marion County William F. King State Board of Health King State Health Board Henry County F. C. Brown Brown Newcastle W. W. Lee State Health Department Health Board

Negro Auto Thief Captured After Quick Pursuit

Richard Stone of 908 Pacca Street was arrested on vehicle taking charges after Holmes, of 801 Fayette Street, chased the thief from the running board. Holmes and four bystanders forced the suspect to drop the car and Stone was nabbed at 1 30 a m today.

Richard Stone Pacca St Ellis Holmes Fayette St Holmes Stone

Paving Project On Shelby Street Let To Abel Brothers

Work on paving Shelby Street between Troy and Madison Avenues, an $80,000 project, will start soon by Abel Brothers. Bonds totaling $40,000 for the city share were sold to Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, with county bonds also sold. City engineer A H Moore says the city aims to push the project forward after prior legal delays.

Shelby St Troy Madison Aves Abel Brothers Board of Works Fletcher Saving and Trust ‘Company Sterling R. Holt A. H. Moore

Hunt Girl Fugitive and Other Escape Reports

Police search for Edith Craftong 16 who escaped from a detention home leaping from a second story window at 3 a m. She is five six with dark eyes and hair. Also sought is Ellen Cook 18 who fled Indiana Girls School Clermont on Wednesday. She stands five ten and weighs 108 pounds.

Edith Craftong Thirty-Fourth St Ellen Cook Ralston Ave Indiana Girls School Clermont

Paving Order for Prospect Street Connects Two Projects

Charles L. Riddle and John C. McCloskey announced the works board ordered early completion of Prospect St paving at Pleasant Run Blvd. Abel Brothers won the contract three months ago to pave a half block linking two projects. The deadline is August 1 with no extension. The contractor cited traction company delays in relaying tracks.

Charles L. Riddle John C. McCloskey Works Board Prospect St Pleasant Run Blvd Abel Brothers Ernest Frick

Naval Camp to Close at Riverside Park

Parents and friends of midship men are invited to the closing ceremonies at Camp Gridley in Riverside Park on the White River Friday night. Certificates of attendance and medals will be awarded by Lieut E. F. Burton. The ceremony was moved from Saturday to allow youths to go home on Saturday and Sunday.

Camp Gridley United States Riverside Park White River Harlan Stine E. F. Burton

Home padlock suit targets Hayes liquor nuisance

A lawsuit to padlock the home of Hayes Wilson 51 of 1448 Martindale Ave seeks closure for liquor nuisance. Filed in Superior Court 2 by J E Martin E A Miles and J F Watkins Anti-Saloon League lawyers. Wilson faces charges of operating a lottery and blind tiger after a police raid last week. Attorneys request $200 in fees for closing the premises.

Hayes Wilson Martindale Ave John L. Duvall Superior Court J. E. Martin E. A. Miles J. F. Watkins Anti-Saloon League Blind Tiger

Whitsett Funeral Services Held for Charles Whitsett

Charles T. Whitsett 76 philanthropist of 5501 University Ave died Wednesday morning. Funeral at 2 pm with Rev. Frederick D. Leete officiating. cremation to follow. A Butler University donor, he chaired the 1908 campaign for a 150000 fund and gave about 100000 over two decades. Survived by sister Mrs John Lee of Chicago.

Charles T. Whitsett University Ave Frederick D. Leete Butler University School of Religion Whitsett Butler University Central Christian Church John Lee Chicago

Hoover Faces Northwest Pressure as Smith Gains Ground

Hoover's campaign in Cedar Rapids meets resistance from Northwest leaders led by Governor Theodore Christiansen and Senator Nye. They warn of worsening wheat prices and Smith’s appeal among liberal voters, urging a September to October tour through Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas to address farm distress.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Herbert Hoover Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Theodore Christiansen Royal Johnson South Dakota Nye North Dakota Smith Hoover California Northwest Corn Belt Corn United States House

Fire Damages Plant at Cones & Son Mfg Co Site

Defective wiring blamed for a blaze at GC B. Cones & Son Mfg Co plant 18 N Senate Ave at 6 30 p m Wednesday causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The firm makes overalls.

Cones GC. B. Cones & Son Mfg. Co N. Senate Ave

Chicago school board ousts six history textbooks

Chicago officials led by Mayor William Thompson remove six American history texts after a trial involving William Mc Andrew. The board says the books spread pro British propaganda to students. Trustee J Lewis Coath briefly opposes the move but ultimately supports the majority, citing concerns over propaganda and past leadership.

United Press Chicago Chicago School Board William Thompson William McAndrew Scholo Board J. Lewis Coath Coath Andrews

Loot Stolen From Steinwalt Tailor Shop

Merchandise valued at $637.75 reported stolen from Steinwalt tailor trimming supply store at 17 East Ohio Street Tuesday night. Items include 150 pairs of women's hose and other garments along with toilet articles and pocketbooks. porter Archie Goleman identified the scene.

Steinwalt Tailor Trimming Ohio St Archie Goleman Belmont Ave

City Sued for Gas Street Lamp Maintenance 1927

The city faces a Superior Court suit filed late Wednesday by the Welsback Street Lighting Company claiming 4744.63 for gas street lamp maintenance for September to December 1927. Earlier judgments covered water and electric bills. Settlement of the mayoral dispute elevates Mayor L. Ert Slack and allows valid city bonds to cover these bills.

Superior Court Welsback Street Lighting Company L. Ert Slack

Mayor Signals Reestablishment Of Civil Service System

Maor L Ert Slack stated he will consider reestablishing a civil service system following councilmen's unanimous demand. The mayor will likely discuss the merit system at an upcoming cabinet conference, with councilmen typically attending.

Maor L. Ert Slack

Albania poised to crown king amid rule shift

The Albanian constitutional assembly at Tirana will proclaim President Ahmed Zogu as king, ending experiments with a US style republic. Zogu, 33, hailed as savior after centuries of Ottoman rule, with Scanderbeg as a prior national hero, governs a small Adriatic nation of about 1 million to 1.5 million people.

United Press London Europe Albania United States Tirana Ahmed Zogu Zogu Scanderberg Indiana Adriatic Jugoslavia Greece Boot

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